Teachers on Fire

KIM STROBEL is a renowned motivational speaker, sought after by schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. She specializes in empowering educators and professionals, equipping them with the necessary tools and strategies to shift their mindsets, reclaim their happiness, reignite their passion, and lead with purpose. Listen to her INCREDIBLE story and join this important conversation about building a sustainable life. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Welcome to this conversation about how to move from anxiety to happiness! 0:11 - Who is KIM STROBEL? 1:04 - Kim's story of crippling anxiety and panic disorder 9:26 - Kim talks about her upcoming book, Teach Happy: Small Steps to Big Joy 27:18 - Burnout exists because we've made rest a reward rather than a right 31:39 - Is Generation Y drawing better personal boundaries? 33:43 - Kim's on fire about the science of reading 36:25 - A passion outside of education: animal rescues 37:47 - A productivity hack: play 39:59 - Someone to follow on X: Dave Burgess 41:27 - An edtech pick: virtual field trips 42:39 - Book recommendation: Adam Grant's Hidden Potential 43:44 - A podcast suggestion: Mel Robbins 44:47 - A future guest nomination 45:41 - What Kim is streaming right now 46:10 - The best ways to connect with Kim Strobel Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

I will never forget one of my high school science teachers. He was a good man. A decent person. His instructional practices weren’t exactly progressive, but he meant well. The biggest problem for him was that he had a very short fuse. Get under his skin, and things could really unravel. He would raise his voice. His skin would start changing colors. He would throw chalk at students. He would smash his speaking podium on the floor. Read the whole blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/29/this-one-thing-will-destroy-your-classroom-management/. 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 X, 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 X @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/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf  *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

Should EFFORT and ATTITUDE be GRADED in PE class? Join me for this edited conversation with Josh Ogilvie as we tackle this and other challenges related to physical education, health, curricular standards, and assessment. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:50 - Who is JOSH OGILVIE? 2:15 - A story of professional adversity 6:50 - How the new BC curriculum and reporting orders have changed PE instruction 12:38 - How schools can address the PE and Health curriculum 19:03 - Should effort, attitude, preparation, and participation be graded in PE classes? 27:53 - How PE teachers can collect evidence of learning and provide feedback 34:18 - Other things setting Josh on fire 37:31 - Passions outside of education 40:26 - A personal habit or productivity hack 42:42 - An edtech tool that is working in the classroom: Mentimeter 44:10 - A book recommendation 45:04 - Podcasts that Josh is tuned into right now 45:44 - A pick for a future guest on Teachers on Fire 46:38 - Just for fun: what Josh is streaming 47:08 - The best ways to connect with Josh Ogilvie Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Coupe by The Grand Affair GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

When it comes to names I trust in education, Danny Steele and Todd Whitaker are near the top of that list. They love people. They’re passionate about learning. They’re bold and don’t hesitate to tell it like it is. Essential Truths for Teachers isn’t a book about instructional practice. It’s not about classroom management techniques, the best uses of technology, or assessment. This book is more of a manifesto. It’s about the fundamental beliefs and values that teachers need to own in order to be successful. It’s a quick and easy read. I have no affiliation and gain nothing from sales of this book, but I highly recommend it. What follows are 17 essential truths that every teacher in the world should hear. Read the blog post featured in this episode at https://teachersonfire.net/2024/01/22/17-powerful-quotes-from-essential-truths-for-teachers/. 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 X, 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 X @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/ SONG TRACK CREDIT Chef Brian by Latasha Dude by Patrick Patrikios New Year by Bad Snacks Night Run Away by An Jone Positive Fuse by French Fuse Smooth and Cool by Nico Staf  *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

I'm finally finished with vacationing, jet lag, and illness - now back in the interviewer's chair and excited to get back to the weekly podcast. DOK, inquiry, standards, and so much more: Here's the edited version of my conversation with Erik Francis. Enjoy! Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00 Pacific and 11:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:20 - Who is ERIK FRANCIS? 1:15 - What does Erik's daily life and work look like? 3:26 - A low moment in his professional journey 8:28 - How teachers can use Depth of Knowledge accurately? 17:48 - What does DOK mean? 19:22 - Don't a lot of the edtech tools and toys limit learners to DOK 1 or 2? 25:30 - Erik walks us through an inquiry framework for teacher questions and student learning 31:22 - Why is it so important to link instruction with curricular standards? 40:06 - "WHY are we doing this?" 45:48 - What else is setting you on fire in education today? 54:20 - Erik's learning outside of education that sets him on fire 57:52 - Apps that support Erik's learning: Duolingo and DDP Yoga 58:43 - Educators to follow on X: Josh Tovar, Jennifer Moroz 59:42 - A favorite edtech tool: Chat GPT 1:01:05 - A book recommendation 1:02:52 - A couple of podcast picks 1:03:49 - A podcast guest recommendation: Jennifer Moroz 1:05:06 - A YouTube channel suggestion 1:07:28 - An Amazon Prime endorsement: Reacher 1:08:38 - How Teachers on Fire can connect with Erik Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT Coupe by The Grand Affair GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

Should student phones be banned in our K-12 schools? Join us for this debate - recorded live on Saturday, December 16, 2023. OPPOSING a ban on student phones is Christopher J. Nesi. Chris is a passionate educator, podcast host, and thought leader. With over 15 years of experience in the classroom, he has dedicated his career to helping educators integrate technology effectively and meaningfully into their instruction. Recently, Chris was recognized by his school community with Teacher of the Year honors.  SUPPORTING a ban on student phones in our K-12 schools is Dr. Matt Rhoads. Matt is an instructional and edtech leader in adult education, K-12, and higher ed. He has experience in leading professional development, coaching, and supporting teachers. Matt has also authored 7 books on instruction, education technology, and our ever-changing education landscape. Where do you sit on this issue, Teachers on Fire? In This Conversation: 0:35 - Meet Chris Nesi: thought leader, podcast, and teachers of the year (opposing phone bans). 1:12 - Meet Dr. Matt Rhoads: author, podcaster, and leader of instruction and education technology (supporting phone bans). 2:04 - Members from the live audience say hello and share their positions on this debate 5:05 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 1: Phones are powerful learning tools. 8:34 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 1: Trends in student learning have been negatively impacted by the introduction of phones in 2012 (as evidenced by falling PISA scores). 14:58 - Is the word "addiction" appropriate in relation to our attachment to phones? Chris responds. 17:31 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 2: Phones can promote responsible digital citizenship and responsibility in our classrooms. 24:30 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 2: Phones negatively impact student mental and emotional health (addiction, lack of focus, loss of student autonomy, depression). 33:18 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 3: Phones support communication and student safety. 40:08 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Argument 3: Phones promote bullying, fights, and safety concerns in our schools. 44:40 - OPPOSING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Closing comments from Chris Nesi 46:31 - SUPPORTING Phone Bans in K-12 Schools - Closing comments from Dr. Matt Rhoads 48:24 - How to connect with CHRIS NESI, the House of EdTech Podcast, and his other work (visit https://www.chrisnesi.com/) 49:06 - How to connect with DR. MATT RHOADS and his work at the Navigating Education podcast (visit https://matthewrhoads.com/). Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

Welcome to the last edition of Saturday Morning Teacher Talk for 2023 and the indefinite future. I’ve enjoyed doing these mini-episodes but will be changing up my content format in 2024. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Teacher2Teacher asks: How do we let our students know their work is amazing? Joelie McCrary urges teachers to display student learning as much as possible. Tony Vincent shares a fun Friday entry: Quick Draw (found at quickdraw.withgoogle.com). Sketch a given word and see if the AI can guess your word based on your drawing. Tyler Rablin observes that students are more willing to take risks in their writing pieces or project designs when we de-emphasize grading. Trevor MacKenzie promises that co-designing learning experiences with and for students can be powerful stuff if only we can embrace our vulnerabilities and check our egos at the door. Pav Wander says that keeping a space at the back of her classroom for alternate seating has been very freeing and comfortable for her students (with picture). Stephanie Barrientos asks how we can better support student learning needs without burning out teachers. Susan Jachymiak says that sometimes teachers just need a reminder that we are all doing our best and we are doing enough.  Tyler Rablin points out that when students use AI to complete an assignment, they are manifesting the belief that good grades are the ultimate goal - not learning. I sign off and thank my faithful viewers and listeners for tuning into this show throughout 2023. These weekly editions of Saturday Morning Teacher Talk will not continue in 2024, but you'll hear from me on the Teachers on Fire podcast interviews which will continue to air here. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Coupe by The Grand Affair I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Memory Rain by Yung Logos Go! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

LYNNETTE EARLE is a high school teacher of 15+ years. She is currently teaching career-life education and a family studies ADST trio of courses as well as her own developed course: Intro to Careers in Teaching 12.  Join this conversation to learn how Lynnette’s journeys with assessment, UDL, and design thinking are transforming her professional practice. In This Conversation: 1:03 - More about Lynnette's current teaching context 2:00 - A story of adversity from Lynnette's education journey 3:55 - What Beyond Report Cards and the Empowerment Ecosystem have meant to Lynnette 5:34 - Assessment topics that Lynnette has been thinking about lately 7:56 - How UDL is shaping Lynnette's thinking and teaching practice 10:54 - How learning targets work in collaboration with UDL 12:00 - "The IEP is just extra validating info." 12:40 - What ADST looks like in the higher secondary grades in BC 16:50 - Human-centred design thinking 17:11 - Lynnette's favorite ADST projects 20:20 - What's setting Lynnette on fire for education right now: her new course 23:05 - The LIT Education podcast (featuring students) 26:11 - An encouragement to other teachers: it's easy to start a podcast! 28:11 - A productivity habit: bullet journalling 30:18 - Dance classes outside of school 32:08 - Two people to follow on Education X 32:49 - An edtech tool recommendation 33:05 - A book pick 33:44 - A podcast suggestion: Embrace the Messy 34:37 - A future guest suggestion 35:11 - What Lynnette is streaming for fun these days 35:58 - The best ways to follow Lynnette online Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

Welcome to Saturday Morning Teacher Talk, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:30 Pacific and 11:30 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. Education X Posts Featured in This Episode: Howie Hua shares about a student self-reflection activity that he bookends at the beginning and end of his Math courses, starting with students posing in a photo frame that says "I Am a Math Person." Natalie Vardabasso reminds us of the True North of assessment: accurate grades = confident learners. Melissa D argues that if an assessment doesn't inform your teaching practice or your students' learning, there's no point in giving it. Lynnette Earle writes that IEPs simply confirm and validate the info that effective teachers already know about their learners. When it comes to AI tools in the classroom, Chey Cheney talks about modelling, demonstrating, being purposeful, transparent, and open. Kyle Niemis from Quizizz encourages teachers to consider installing the Quizizz Chrome extension, which makes YouTube-to-quiz even faster and easier than it was. A quick update on my holiday publishing schedule: I will record on December 16th, and then I'll be back to it on January 13th. Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. Song Track Credits: Coupe by The Grand Affair I Did That by Diamond Ortiz Memory Rain by Yung Logos Fast and Run by Nico Staf *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

ASHLEY AOKI is a settler and educator in School District #67 in British Columbia. She currently serves on the leadership team at the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education, and is passionate about educating for quality and equity so all learners can thrive. Join this conversation to learn how spirals of professional inquiry are changing Ashley's work and setting her on a new mission of collaboration. Welcome to Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 9:00 Pacific and 12:00 Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:57 - Ashley describes her current teaching context in Penticton. 3:19 - A story of adversity that Ashley faced in her education journey 6:14 - What is NOIIE? All about the Network of Inquiry and Indigenous Education 11:30 - More about Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry (by Kaser and Halbert) 12:45 - What IS a Spiral of Inquiry and what does it look like? 13:35 - What makes the Spiral of Inquiry such a powerful vehicle for professional learning 21:28 - Our next step toward reconciliation in education 25:20 - What's setting Ashley on fire: the upcoming Spirals of Inquiry Podcast (January 2024) 29:30 - Ashley's next step of professional development: administrative leadership 32:37 - A new support to her wellness: an oura ring 35:52 - Activities outside of the school that Ashley enjoys: running, reading, skate-skiing 37:01 - What is skate-skiing? 38:31 - One person to follow on X: Trevor MacKenzie 38:39 - An edtech tool pick: MyBlueprint 39:01 - A book recommendation: Feeling Seen by Dr. Jody Carrington 39:20 - Podcast picks: Free Range Humans and We Can Do Hard Things 40:20 - A YouTube channel selection 42:14 - The best ways to connect with Ashley online Connect with Me: On X @TeachersOnFire (https://X.com/TeachersOnFire) On Facebook @TeachersOnFire (https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire/) On YouTube @Teachers On Fire (https://www.youtube.com/@teachersonfire) On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/timwcavey/ Visit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/. SONG TRACK CREDIT GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.