Showing posts with label Teaching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teaching. Show all posts

Sunday, December 1, 2019

#CoffeeEDU at #IETC19

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Recently Matt and Nick visited the Illinois Education Technology Conference - #IETC19 - in Springfield, Illinois. Nick was able to join virtually via a telepresence robot, provided courtesy of Cindy Arthur at the Faculty Technology Learning Center at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois. Matt and "Virtual Nick" talked with people at #CoffeeEDU about some of the trends and interests of educators throughout Illinois.


In this episode...

  • Clip 1: Matt’s intro to #CoffeeEDU
  • Clip 2: “Virtual Nick” and Matt work our way around the #CoffeeEDU group
  • Clip 3: Beth Rihtar, Instructional Coach at Emerson Middle School
  • Clip 4: Three educators discuss their integration of coding and other technology topics into school activities
  • Clip 4: Bill Witkowski discusses the challenges of being both a Technology Director and supporting instructional activities
  • Clip 5: Sean Scanlon, and Jess & Jess from Marion, talk about the challenges they see in education around the state
  • Clip 6: Tim McIlvain and Joe Cipfl of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois discuss their work with the conference and promoting technology integration in Illinois

We'll be back next week with more interviews from folks who attended #IETC19!

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Nick Visits #TeachBetter19

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Nick Sutton recently visited the first ever TeachBetter Conference in Ohio. Along with presenting, Nick recorded a number of quick interviews with some of those in attendance to learn more about what's happening across the educational landscape.

We’re sorry if any names are misspelled, etc. The environment was a little loud and some audio may be a bit difficult to understand in places. However, we think you’ll find that this episode highlights a lot of what educators are interested in at the time of this recording. 

We hope you enjoy this episode! 


This episode has been brought to you by IDEA - the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance.

Sunday, October 27, 2019

Jodi Scott Provides a Regional and State View

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Jodi Scott
Our guest this week is Jodi Scott, Superintendent of Regional Office of Education #33 in Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren counties in Illinois.

Jodi talks with us about her experiences in professional development, the growth of technology, and the teacher & paraprofessional shortages. Jodi also discusses rural broadband and the growth of instructional coaching and other areas her regional office supports.

Jodi closes by discussing how Regional Offices support both teachers and administrators in their professional learning and networking opportunities.


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This week's episode is sponsored by IDEAillinois.org 

Sunday, October 13, 2019

Everyone can learn math and more with Ryen Jackson

Ryen Jackson - R.J. - joins us to discuss math teaching and differentiation through centers at all grade levels, and the importance of making connections and building relationships.

R.J. helps us understand how to overcome the "fear" of math by developing a positive growth mindset, both with our students and with fellow teaching professionals. R.J. also explains how to use technology to facilitate the love of learning, in math and elsewhere.

In closing, R.J. offers administrators advice on teacher training and mindset when it comes to facilitating learning activities. 

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Leadership Is A Verb

Diane Robertson
Ralph Grimm

Join us as we discuss educational leadership, The Teacher Shortage in Illinois, and the importance of Professional Development with our guests, Diane Robertson and Ralph Grimm.

“Leadership is a verb”
 -- Ralph Grimm
“Education is a world of change” 
-- Diane Robertson



Connect with Diane and Ralph:

  • Diane Robertson: drobertson@isasedu.org
  • Ralph Grimm: rgrimm@iasaedu.org
Remember to check out this and all past episodes at www.LearningThroughLeading.com

You can find us on Twitter at

@DrNickSutton http://twitter.com/DrNickSutton
@YodaMatt68 http://twitter.com/YodaMatt68

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

Improving Performance with Dr. Paulie

Dr. Paul "Paulie" Gavoni
Dr. Paul Gavoni - “Dr. Paulie” - talks with us about behavior, coaching, and leadership.

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Unlearning with Nick Polyak

Nick Polyak: @npolyak

Superintendent Nick Polyak discusses the concept of “unlearning,” professional learning, technology and more in this episode.





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Sunday, September 15, 2019

Meet Nick's Former Teachers!

In this episode we talk to two of Nick Sutton's former teachers, Mr. Gregg Worrall and Mr. Todd Hilton!

Todd Hilton


We ask Mr. Worrall and Mr. Hilton, among other things...

  • How has your instruction evolved during your teaching career?
  • How has technological resources impacted your instruction?
  • How can we as educators influence and inspire more students to become future teachers?



Greg Worrall

Connect with out guests:
Greg Worrall: @mbhoops119
Todd Hilton: @blacksox33



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