Learning Through Leading

Heather and Mike Acerra are the educational entrepreneurs behind Luxblox, allowing students to explore science, engineering, and design in almost any setting. Luxblox are non-digital high-tech learning tools that enable teachers to approach a multitude of subjects with a hands-on and creative approach. Lux Blox are used in schools, STEAM labs and maker spaces around the globe. Lux Blox are especially popular in Finland and HungaryLux Blox are the featured exhibit at museums around the nation and are part of the permanent exhibit on structures and math at the National Museum of Mathematics in New York City.
In this episode, Mike tells us about how Luxblox can be used in classrooms to support science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics in almost any learning activity.

Learn more:
Luxblox WebsiteLuxblox on Instagram

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Jen Leban is an educator and Google Innovator from Sandburg Middle School, Elmhurst, Illinois. Jen was also a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year in 2019.

In this episode, Jen talks with us about her Google Innovator Project and the importance of self-care and checking in on our friends during these unprecedented times.





Follow Jen and her work:
Twitter Handle: @MrsLeban or @ResetEDUInstagram: @theMrsLeban or @ResetEDUorgYouTube.com/ResetEDU - please subscribe and share!ResetEDU.org
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Ben Sondgeroth of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois joins us on the special episode to share tips on leveraging video for teachers and administrators:
Find your toolFind your contentHave funBe visible Ben also discusses the importance of educator self-care during these times of change.



Ben recently conducted a webinar for Nick's teachers on these and other topics to help them prepare for e-learning. View the webinar on demand.
Some of the tools Ben mentions:
ScreencastifyFlipgridAdobe SparkBook Creator

Contact Ben
Twitter:@Mr_SondgerothInstagram: Ben.SondgerothLTC Experts Bureau Remember to check out this and all past episodes at www.LearningThroughLeading.com and click the Subscribe button at the top of the screen to have every episode delivered right to your email inbox.

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@DrNickSutton@YodaMatt68 The Learning Through Leading Podcast is produced in partnership with the Learning Technology Center of Illinois.
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Janelle McLaughlin discusses the importance of student-driven learning on this week’s episode. Janelle is a consultant and instructional coach who works with schools supporting student choice and voice. Janelle also shares her views on professional learning, technology integration, and the role of the coach in schools.

Mentioned in this episode:
Technology Integration Progression (TIP) Chart, from Henrico County (VA) Public Schools

Janelle’s Contact InfoEmail: janelle.mclaughlin@gmail.comTwitter Handle: Ms_Mac4Website: www.innovativeeducationsolutions.netOther: Janelle McLaughlin - LinkedIn
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When we started this podcast, one of the guests we both knew we needed to have on the podcast was Rae Hughart. In this look back at Episode 5 of the Learning Through Leading Podcast, Rae talks with us about her journey from brand new teacher to classroom innovator, as well as some of the new projects she was working on back then. If you follow Rae on social media, you also know that she has another new project in the works, too. Rae has written a book, called Teachers Deserve It!, with Adam Welcome. While we eagerly await the release of that book’s release, we hope you enjoy this look back with our first interview with Rae Hughart!




Connect with Rae and the TeachBetter Team on almost any social media platform:

Twitter: @RaeHughart http://twitter.com/RaeHughartInstagram: @RaeHughart www.instagram.com/raehughart/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rae-hughartFacebook: www.facebook.com/TeachFurtherHashtag(s): #TeachBetterWeb: www.teachbetter.comPodcast: www.teachbetter.com/podcast

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Brett Elliott, Principal of Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois, shares his PHEARCE philosophy with us:

Process
Humility
Energy
Adversity
Relationships
Culture
Excellence

Brett also discusses his work with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and how he leverages technology tools for teaching, learning, and professional learning #GlobalPLC
“Leadership is truly about the people you’re leading.” - Brett Elliott 


Twitter Handle: @brettmelliott1
Brett Elliott: Professional Bio Brett M. Elliott has spent 25 years in the urban public education system as a teacher, coach and administrator. His passion and energy set him apart from the pack with a resume of excellence. He has taken over a failing urban high school and transformed the entire culture for learning through positive student and staff relationships, high energy and growth mindset for learning. Whether transforming and failing urban high school into “The Pride of the City” or redefining the school culture of an Internat…