Teachers on Fire

In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with six inspiring educational technology podcasters to discuss the best learning apps and tools of 2020. In this year of unprecedented challenges, which companies and innovators stepped up to support learning? Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. QUESTIONS that GUIDED our DISCUSSION: Q1 - Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education? Tell us about your podcast. Q2 - This year forced educators to pivot our practice more dramatically than ever before. What was one edtech tool that IMPRESSED you in terms of how it supported learning? Q3 - What do you think is the single most UNDERRATED edtech tool right now? Explain why. Q4 - What is one piece of technology that you're hoping to LEARN more about in 2021? Q5 - What have you got coming up next on your PODCAST? Q6 - How can we CONNECT with you? FOLLOW THESE EdTech Podcasters on TWITTER 🔥 ERIC GUISE @WeGotTechEd (https://twitter.com/WeGotTechED) 🔥 CHRIS NESI @HouseOfEdTech (https://twitter.com/HouseofEdTech) 🔥 GABRIEL CARILLO @EdTechBites (https://twitter.com/EdTechBites) 🔥 SCOTT NUNES @TNTEdTech (https://twitter.com/tntedtech) 🔥 ALFONSO MENDOZA @MyEdTechLife (https://twitter.com/MyEdTechLife) 🔥 JAKE MILLER @JakeMillerTech (https://twitter.com/JakeMillerTech) CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE As of this episode, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show! CONNECT with TEACHERS on FIRE On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire) On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire On the Website: https://teachersonfire.net/ On Voxer: https://web.voxer.com/u/teachersonfire SUBSCRIBE to the Teachers on Fire podcast on your mobile device: On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ozOTRb On Google Podcasts: https://goo.gl/iA6swC On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QkF2KW SONG TRACK CREDITS Roots of Legend by Density & Time True Messiah by DJ Freedem *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

2020 began with so much promise. But we all know how that went. Even with the chaos, disappointments, and impossible challenges, what were the wins? What can we celebrate? How did we learn and grow? Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. Q1. Who are you and what does your learning community look like right now? Tell us about your context. Q2. As you look back on the last 4-5 months of learning, what is one specific WIN from your community that you can CELEBRATE? Q3. What is one PAIN POINT that you are still wrestling with? What is one question you are seeking answers to? Q4. What is a GOAL or DREAM that you have for your learning community in 2021? Q5. Whose VOICE is inspiring you right now? Share about one author or education leader that you are grateful for. Q6. How can we CONNECT with you and join you on your learning journey? FOLLOW THESE ADMINISTRATORS and SCHOOL LEADERS on TWITTER 🔥 GREG MOFFITT @Greg_Moffitt (https://twitter.com/Greg_Moffitt) 🔥 MICHELLE MINOTTI @MinottiZ3 (https://twitter.com/MinottiZ3) 🔥 AJ BIANCO @AJBianco (https://twitter.com/AJBianco) 🔥 BASIL MARIN @Basil_Marin (https://twitter.com/basil_marin) 🔥 LATRESE YOUNGER @LatreseYounger (https://twitter.com/LatreseYounger) 🔥 TARA DESIDERIO @Tara_Desiderio (https://twitter.com/Tara_Desiderio) CATCH the NEXT TEACHERS on FIRE ROUNDTABLE LIVE As of this post, I’m still appearing weekly on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time/11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. I’d love to see you join us and would be happy to feature your questions and comments on the show! CONNECT WITH ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDITS Roots of Legend by Density & Time True Messiah by DJ Freedem *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

Teacher FItness. We KNOW it's important. But as the days get shorter and our stress gets higher, it's JUST. SO. HARD. Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice. QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR DISCUSSION Q1. Who are you and what is your current context in education? Q2. Give us a quick snapshot of your journey with health and wellness. How has fitness positively impacted your personal and professional life? Q3. As we head into the heart of winter still in the grips of a pandemic, why should fitness be a priority? Is it even possible right now? Q4. Speak to that educator who feels exhausted, burning out, and discouraged. What are some simple strategies for that educator to start to improve their fitness and wellness? Q5. Who are the voices and resources that inspire you in the fitness space? Q6. How can we connect with you? FOLLOW THESE FIT LEADERS on TWITTER Tara Martin @TaraMartinEDU (https://twitter.com/TaraMartinEDU) Mark Ryan @RunEducator (https://twitter.com/RunEducator) Allison Carmichael @Second2Arrow (https://twitter.com/second2arrow) Pav Wander @PavWander (https://twitter.com/PavWander) Lisa Toebben @Teach_n_Boots (https://twitter.com/teach_n_boots) Chey Cheney @MrCCheney (https://twitter.com/mrccheney) Nick Mann @TeacherFit_ (https://twitter.com/TeacherFit_) CONNECT WITH ME On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDITS Roots of Legend by Density & Time True Messiah by DJ Freedem *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

When it comes to professional comparison, we have two choices. We can indulge in the judge-and-be-judged framework by avoiding the work of other education professionals in order to protect our self-confidence. Or we can embrace the learn-and-help-learn framework by engaging in professional comparison and building professional competence. It’s a question of mindset. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/embrace-professional-comparison-5639cb9491fd?source=friends_link&sk=ed4595f15b4c0e9df773862a40935c4e. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. Connect with me … On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Distant Love by Causmic Tangled by Emmit Fenn True Messiah by DJ Freedem *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

DR. HAYLEY WATSON is the founder of Open Parachute, an organization that supports the mental and emotional wellbeing of teachers, parents, and students. She is a clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and documentary filmmaker with a PhD in bullying interventions, and she’s been creating and delivering programs for youth and practitioners in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia for the past 15 years. Her aim is to bring reflective psychological skills outside of the therapy room and into the lives of everyone who needs them. Follow Dr. Hayley: On Twitter @DrHayleyWatson (https://twitter.com/drhayleywatson) On Instagram @DrHayleyWatson (https://www.instagram.com/drhayleywatson) On Facebook @DrHayleyWatson (https://www.facebook.com/drhayleywatson) On her website at https://openparachuteschools.com/ On YouTube at Dr Hayley Watson (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ2lv16YoCTBVxly1hDXlHg) Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! CONNECT with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire Song Track Credits Roots of Legend by Density & Time I Did That by Diamond Ortiz I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena True Messiah by DJ Freedem Anthem by The Grand Affair *all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

These two learning management systems are a partnership made in LMS heaven. Wherever your loyalties currently lie, I think you'll find this discussion helpful and interesting. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/we-already-have-google-classroom-why-do-we-need-seesaw-bca4a79c2ffb?source=friends_link&sk=be7a47084b95fd0ffc33cc7bc34d0e6a. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. Connect with me … On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Roots of Legend by Density & Time I Did That by Diamond Ortiz I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena True Messiah by DJ Freedem Anthem by The Grand Affair *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

STEPHANIE EDMONDS. Stephanie is a passionate high school educator in the Bronx, NY. She’s a mom, a content creator, YouTuber, a hockey player, an activist, and - as her brand indicates - a disruptor! Follow Stephanie On Twitter @classdisrupti0n (https://twitter.com/classdisrupti0n) On Instagram @Class.Disruption (https://www.instagram.com/class.disruption) On Facebook @TheClassDisruption (https://www.facebook.com/theclassdisruption) On YouTube at Class Disruption (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFsqeatY7gJGYLPYc-AXslQ) Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! CONNECT with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire Song Track Credits Roots of Legend by Density & Time I Did That by Diamond Ortiz I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena True Messiah by DJ Freedem *all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Podchaser Code: ksz19NHdsbXX7xD6NhkR

Back to school has never looked like this. Teachers, students, parents, and districts across the globe face an uncertain future as they navigate the experience of learning through a pandemic. Thankfully, schools with a baseline of internet access and technology resources can turn to a growing host of apps and platforms that create new opportunities for learning. For schools, districts, and educators looking to improve their K-12 instructional programs, here are my top ten digital tool recommendations. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/top-ten-learning-tools-for-the-digital-classroom-5b3fefc861b3?source=friends_link&sk=b8ae27283b4dc33f25a06aca03f1c252. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. Connect with me … On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Roots of Legend by Density & Time I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Other tracks I use frequently (although not in this episode): I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena True Messiah by DJ Freedem Anthem by The Grand Affair *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

GABRIEL CARRILLO is an Instructional Technology Specialist in San Antonio, TX. He currently supports teachers with all of their EdTech needs in the classroom including troubleshooting, planning lessons/units with teachers, modeling lessons for teachers, and providing professional development. He's presented at various AZTEA conferences in Arizona as well as FETC and TCEA. He is also the creator and host of the EdTech Bites Podcast where he has blended his two passions, Educational Technology and food. Follow Gabriel On Twitter @EdTechBites (https://twitter.com/EdTechBites) On Instagram @EdTechBites (https://www.instagram.com/edtechbites) On Facebook @EdTechBites (https://www.facebook.com/edtechbites) On his website at https://edtechbites.com/ On YouTube at Gabriel Carrillo (https://bit.ly/3j6Iebu) Visit https://teachersonfire.net/ for all the show notes and links from this episode! CONNECT with the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/TimWCavey On The Teachers on Fire Magazine: https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire Song Track Credits Roots of Legend by Density & Time I Did That by Diamond Ortiz I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena True Messiah by DJ Freedem Flight to Tunisia by Causmic *all tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

In a few days, for districts headed for F2F instruction, hundreds of students will fill our buildings. They’ll come with spanky new shoes and that first-day sense of nervous excitement. And they’ll look to their teachers for the same things they always have: a passion for teaching, care for their well-being, interest in who they are, and belief in their unlimited potential. Let’s welcome them with enthusiasm. With optimism. With smiles. Let’s let these children know that we’re thrilled to see them. That we could not be happier to be back to school. And let’s show our students what life in the shadow of a pandemic can look like: a life of faith, love, gratitude, and an abundance mindset. Not a mindset that ignores the challenges ahead. But one that says we will find a way through a challenging situation, and we will make the best of it together. It just might be the biggest lesson we teach all year. Welcome to SPARKS: mini-segments intended to spark your thinking and ignite your practice. These short episodes are based on my written reflections, which you can find on the Teachers on Fire Magazine at Medium.com. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://medium.com/teachers-on-fire/were-about-to-teach-our-students-a-massive-lesson-on-mindset-56356f4423b9?source=friends_link&sk=419954df98f43f07fe54374ab28a9c45. My name is Tim Cavey, and I’m proud to contribute to the education conversation through the Teachers on Fire podcast. Make sure to connect with me @TeachersOnFire on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to catch more from me and hear from amazing educators who are bringing growth and transformation to K-12 education today. Connect with me … On Twitter @TeachersOnFire (https://twitter.com/TeachersOnFire) On Instagram @TeachersOnFire (https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/c/teachersonfire) Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Roots of Legend by Density & Time I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Other tracks I use frequently (although not in this episode): I Don’t Wanna Wait by Nana Kwabena Anthem by The Grand Affair *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.