Teachers on Fire

🔥 Have generative AI tools killed the essay? 🔥 In a world of screens, why are paper books more important than ever? 🔥 How are smartphones changing the ways that students learn, and how should educators respond? Join me for this conversation with BC educator LISA GREEN as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Lisa is a teacher, author, and educational consultant in Victoria, Canada. Her master’s degree and ongoing work lead her to explore the connections between work, psychology, coaching, and learning. Connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisagreen_heretolearn and at her website, https://heretolearn.ca/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:29 - Who is Lisa Green? 1:24 - An experience of professional adversity for Lisa 3:25 - Why Lisa wrote Outsmarted, the book 6:55 - Lisa's position on phone bans in schools and districts 11:13 - Why Lisa discourages students from taking phones to bed 15:23 - Why physical books are still important for students to read 20:04 - Is the essay dead in our schools? 23:31 - Teacher assessment in the age of generative AI 29:50 - How to build cultures of reflection and celebration of, for, and as learning 35:23 - Digital tools for student portfolios 38:45 - A learning passion outside of education: travel 41:13 - Productivity hacks for teachers and students 44:16 - Lisa's favorite app right now: Canva 45:11 - Book recommendation: Pat Summit's Reach for the Summit 46:25 - An educator to follow online: Trevor MacKenzie 48:41 - How to connect with Lisa Green online Mentioned in this conversation: Jonathan Haidt, Johann Hari, Canva, Pat Summit, Trevor MacKenzie 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/.

🔥 What is next for Jake Miller? 🔥 What does duct tape teach us about education technology? 🔥 How should teachers be thinking about AI tools as they return to school? Join me for this conversation with JAKE MILLER as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Jake is an accomplished educator, speaker, presenter, podcaster, and author. This fall, he enters his third year as a personalized learning specialist in Ohio.  Connect with Jake  on Linkedin, on X, Instagram, and YouTube @JakeMillerEdu, on his podcast Educational Duct Tape, at his website, JakeMiller.net, and in his book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:27 - Who is Jake Miller? 2:03 - Jake's ups, downs, and pivots from his last five years in education 6:45 - Jake's podcasting and YouTubing plans for 2024-2025 11:48 - Jake discusses his book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset 15:49 - How should educators be thinking about AI tools this fall? 18:39 - Jake lists 8 tools to learn about this fall  21:11 - How edtech tools can support student learning AND teacher sustainability 26:50 - The importance of fun and laughter in our buildings 30:28 - Jake's other learning outside of education 32:05 - A personal habit that Jake relies on: no work email at home 33:42 - An app that Jake is using a lot right now: Padlet 34:59 - Book picks: Drive by Daniel Pink and Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace 35:49 - Someone to follow: Molly Klodor, Dan Stitzel 38:09 - What Jake is watching: the Olympics 39:08 - How to connect with Jake Miller and Edu Duct Tape online Mentioned in this conversation: Jennifer Womble, FETC, Holly Clark, Stephanie Jacobs, Kim Zajac, Padlet, Adobe Express, Canva, Gemini, Book Creator, Diffit, Magic School, Suno, Alfie Kohn, Daniel Pink, Jennifer Wallace, Molly Klodor 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/.

🔥 What are some educational leadership norms worth challenging? 🔥 How are AI tools changing learning and instruction in rural school settings? 🔥 How can I define my personal mission and guiding principles as an educator? Join me for this conversation with TYLER COMEAU as he shares his insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Tyler is a young school principal in rural Alberta, Canada, currently working on a doctorate in Educational Leadership. He is the creator of the Elemental Educator podcast and is in the process of publishing his first book. Tyler strives to redefine education through a transformative lens as he challenges the status quo. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn, on X @elementaleduc, on Instagram @elemental_educator,  on YouTube @ElementalEducator,  and at his website, https://elementaleducator.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Welcome to this conversation, teachers. 0:31 - Who is Tyler Comeau? 1:39 - A story of adversity from Tyler's journey 3:57 - The mission and vision of The Elemental Educator Podcast 8:30 - How school leaders can approach values, mission, and vision  11:39 - How and why teachers should define their own professional mission 15:18 - A educational leadership norm that should be challenged 18:18 - How content creation has led to professional growth for Tyler 20:53 - How have AI tools impacted learning in rural schools? 23:21 - An area of learning outside of education: parenting 24:39 - A productivity hack: time blocking 25:57 - Two edtech tool recommendations: Nolej and WozEd 27:28 - Two book recommendations 29:31 - Someone to follow on social media: Dr. Selena Fisk 30:42 - A pick for a future guest on the podcast: Vikas Narang 32:44 - The best ways to connect with Tyler and the Elemental Educator Mentioned in this episode: Vikas Narang, Dr. Selena Fisk, Nolej, WozEd, Stephen Covey 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/.

🔥 What does it mean to lead from the middle? 🔥 How can we empower students and build student agency in 2024? 🔥 How can we build systems of continuous improvement in our schools? Join me for this conversation with education leader DANELLE ALMARAZ as she shares her insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: With a focus on continuous improvement, Danelle equips leaders with the tools and mindset needed to enact lasting change by leading from the middle. Leadership development programs at InnovateED are designed to instill a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth, empowering educators at all levels to lead with purpose and vision. Connect with Danelle  on LinkedIn, on X @AlmarazDanelle,  on Instagram @dalmaraz007,   and at https://innovateed.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Danelle Almaraz? 1:40 - A story of a reprimand from school administrators 5:07 - Danelle describes the vision for schools at InnovateEd 6:21 - Why is it important to lead from the middle in our schools? 10:03 - How students can empower students and build student agency 11:53 - Danelle's work with schools in Africa  13:31 - Spirals of inquiry in professional development 14:58 - A school that is getting it right: Park City, Utah 16:23 - A passion outside of professional learning: Math 17:15 - A productivity hack: collecting MVPs - Most Valuable Points 20:24 - An edtech tool that Danelle is loving: Perplexity.AI 21:38 - Book recommendations: Schools on the Move, Leading the Whole Teacher 22:40 - Inspiring Danelle on social media: Catlin Tucker, Katie Novak 23:41 - Guest suggestions: Hakeem Subair, Kyle Wagner 24:10 - What Danelle's watching for fun: the Dodgers! 24:51 - How to connect with Danelle and InnovateEd online Mentioned in this episode: Allen Westover, Christopher Steinhauser, Allyson Apsey, Catlin Tucker, Katie Novak, Kyle Wagner, Hakeem Subair  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/.

🔥 What does a school culture of leadership look like? 🔥 What are the five pillars of effective school leadership? 🔥 What do teachers want more from their principals: presents or their presence? Join me for this conversation with education leader ALLYSON APSEY as she shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Allyson has been an award-winning school leader for nearly 20 years, leading all levels from elementary to high school. She is the author of several books—including What Makes a Great Principal,  Lead with Collaboration and Leading the Whole Teacher. She currently serves districts, schools and organizations throughout the country as a keynote speaker, professional learning provider, and an Instruction and Leadership Coach with Creative Leadership Solutions. Connect with Allyson on LinkedIn, on X and Instagram @AllysonApsey, and at her website, https://allysonapsey.com/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:28 - Who is Allyson Apsey? 1:33 - Allyson's experience with Imposter Syndrome 3:43 - How did 'What Makes a Great Principal' happen and who is it for? 7:33 - What are the Five Pillars of great principal work? 8:23 - How administrators can tap into the wisdom of teachers in their buildings 11:54 - What does a school culture of leadership look like and how do we build it? 12:58 - Encouragement for tired administrators who find it hard to be present 16:34 - How to begin building staff culture at a new-to-you school 19:20 - Other personal passions: history, documentaries, and people 19:57 - A productivity hack: writing when she's feeling it 20:53 - An app pick: Canva 22:14 - A book recommendation: Lead Like a Pirate 23:20 - Someone to follow: Jessica Cabeen 24:06 - A future guest suggestion: Jessica Gomez 24:45 - What Allyson is streaming during her down time 25:11 - Where to connect with Allyson online Mentioned in this episode: George Couros, Livia Chan, Dr. Ryan Daniel, Mentimeter, Beth Houf, Shelley Burgess, Jessica Cabeen, Jessica Gomez 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/.

🔥 What was one takeaway from ISTE 2024? 🔥 What does it take to write and publish a book for the first time? 🔥 What role does food play in the context of education and learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator GABRIEL CARRILLO as he shares insights on these and other questions. About This Guest: Gabriel Carrillo is an educational technology specialist in San Antonio, Texas and the author of Cooking Up Experiences In The Classroom: Focus On Experiences, Not Just Lessons. He is also the host of The EdTech Bites Podcast and YouTube channel where he combines his two passions: educational technology and food. Connect with Gabriel on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok @edtechbites. You’ll also find him on LinkedIn and at his website, edtechbites.com. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Welcome to a conversation for teachers about creativity, food, and learning! 0:27 - Who is Gabriel Carrillo from EdTech Bites? 1:22 - The story of the book: Cooking Up Experiences in the Classroom 9:29 - The mission of EdTech Bites 11:42 - Gabriel's creative journey: his why, a lesson learned, and a win from the work 14:48 - One thing Gabriel would do differently with his podcast launch 17:03 - Gabriel's takeaway from ISTE 2024 in Denver 19:57 - The EdTech Bites recording kit for the road 26:22 - Highlights from the ISTE 2024 food walking tour in Denver 30:58 - What is the significance of breaking bread together? 36:18 - A productivity app recommendation: Notion 37:00 - A book title pick: Beyond the Bulletin Board by Jed Stefanowicz  37:28 - An educator to follow: Carl Hooker 38:18 - What Gabriel and his wife are streaming these days 38:55 - Where to follow Gabriel Carrillo and EdTech Bites online Mentions: Dr. Matthew Joseph, Alice Keeler, ISTE, Notion, Jed Stefanowicz, Carl Hooker 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/.

🔥 What does it take to become an education content creator? 🔥 What do education leaders need to know about privacy issues in AI? 🔥 What roles will AR and VR technologies play in the future of learning? Join me for this conversation with Texas educator FONZ MENDOZA as he shares his insights. About This Guest: Fonz is a Professional Learning Specialist with expertise in educational technology and AI in education. He hosts the My EdTech Life podcast, where he interviews edtech startup founders, practitioners, and thought leaders. His current focus is on an AI in education initiative aimed at making technology more accessible and supportive for educators and students. You can connect with Fonz @MyEdTechLife on X, Instagram, and YouTube. You can also visit his website and connect with more of his work at https://www.myedtech.life/. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Welcome to Teachers on Fire! 0:28 - Who is Alfonso Mendoza? 1:53 - A story of adversity: the new demands of the pandemic 5:28 - An update on the doctoral writing process 11:55 - What is the mission of My EdTech Life? 18:55 - The origin story of My EdTech Life: beginning, lessons, and wins 28:00 - Should education content creators use separate social media accounts? 29:53 - What are the privacy and security issues related to students and generative AI? 36:48 - What are the worst case scenarios as generative AI tools relate to students? 48:20 - A universal message to educators regarding AI tools in 2024 54:26 - What is the future of AR and VR tools in K-12 education? 59:46 - Other passions for Fonz: streaming, podcasting, and content creation 1:00:50 - A daily personal habit that keeps Fonz on fire: prayer 1:02:01 - An edtech tool pick: Kapwing 1:03:30 - Book shoutouts: Beyond the Bulletin Board, The Promises and Perils of AI in Education 1:05:21 - People to follow on X: Jorge Valenzuela and Zac Bauermaster 1:06:50 - Future guest recommendations from Fonz: Ken Shelton, Dee Lanier 1:08:27 - What Fonz is streaming: the Great British Bake-Off 1:09:27 - Where to connect with Fonz and My EdTech Life 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/.

🔥 What are the biggest wins for teachers that generative AI can provide? 🔥 How can we help students avoid plagiarism while supporting the creative process? 🔥 Is it possible for ChatGPT to know too much about us? Join me for this conversation with New Jersey educator TIM BELMONT as he shares his insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Tim Belmont is a high school technology specialist and Language Arts teacher who has presented at many of the largest education technology conferences. In the classroom, he elevates student voices through technology-integrated English activities and implements podcasting as a modern public speaking medium. You can follow Tim on LinkedIn, on X @tbelmontedu, and at his website, https://www.timbelmont.com.  Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:00:00 - Who is TIM BELMONT? 1:44 - How the challenges of COVID pushed Tim into new professional growth 4:16 - What are the concerns around BIAS and MISINFORMATION in generative AI? 7:26 - How students can VERIFY information received from generative AI tools 13:00 - ChatGPT-checkers are NOT reliable 15:53 - What are the PRIVACY and SECURITY issues related to generative AI? 22:04 - What are the biggest WINS for teachers that AI tools offer? 25:03 - Our SWOT Analysis for generative AI tools in schools 36:55 - Tim's learning outside of education: BAKING bread 38:00 - A PRODUCTIVITY HACK: simple stretching routine in the mornings 38:50 - Someone to follow on Education X: Katie Fielding 39:34 - An EDTECH tool pick: Kami 40:25 - A BOOK recommendation: Make Time for Creativity 41:15 - A future GUEST suggestion: Dee Lanier 42:09 - What Tim's streaming: GAME CHANGER 43:14 - How to CONNECT with Tim Belmont 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/.

🔥 What’s the purpose of assessment? 🔥 How can we rehumanize assessment through story? 🔥 What does it take to lead an assessment revolution in our schools? Join me for this conversation with NATALIE VARDABASSO as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Natalie has served as a high school and middle school teacher, instructional coach, and an assessment lead. Today, she’s an assessment speaker, consultant, author, and podcaster. She’s also the founder of The Empowerment Ecosystem, an online community that amplifies the impact of change agents in the K-12 education system. You can follow Natalie on Linkedin, on X and Instagram @Natabasso, on her website at empowermentecosystem.com/summit, and on her podcast, #EduCrush. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 1:06 - The MOMENT that prompted Natalie's obsession with assessment change 3:57 - What is the MISSION of the Empowerment Ecosystem Summit? 6:18 - What is the PURPOSE of assessment? 7:34 - How can STORY be used to rehumanize assessment? 10:14 - Is this a CAN'T do or DIDN'T do situation? 13:50 - Natalie on BONUS WORK and bonus marks for students 15:48 - What is the EduCrush PODCAST all about? 17:48 - How can competent teachers PIVOT PROFESSIONALLY out of the classroom? 21:17 - Natalie's ultimate FAIL STORY 25:00 - OTHER PASSIONS that light Natalie's fire: dance, music, and entrepreneurship 26:03 - Natalie's productivity hack: MORNING PAGES 27:28 - Someone to FOLLOW on social media: Danelle Almaraz 28:19 - An EDTECH APP pick: @curipod163  29:53 - A BOOK recommendation: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century 31:29 - What Natalie's STREAMING: Baby Reindeer 32:53 - How to CONNECT and FOLLOW Natalie 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 Tropic Fuse by French Fuse GO! by Neffex *All songs retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

🔥 What do we need to know about Depth of Knowledge? 🔥 How can schools build inclusive cultures and improve student behavior? 🔥 What are learning progressions, and how can they support student learning? Join me for this conversation with JENNIFER MOROZ as she shares her insights. ABOUT THIS GUEST: Jen is a BC educator who is proud to teach, collaborate with educators across BC, and offer professional development in assessment frameworks. She is a proud member of the new EVOXE Global Consulting as an Indigenous educator (Métis-Cree).  You can follow Jennifer on X @jenniferlmoroz, on her website at https://www.jenmo.org, and on her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@assessmentsyndicate. Tune in for my regular Teachers on Fire interviews, airing LIVE on YouTube every Saturday morning at 8:00am Pacific and 11:00am Eastern! Join the conversation and add your comments to the broadcast. In This Conversation: 0:26 - Who is Jennifer Moroz? 1:26 - The sheer horror and untenable nature of report cards 3:41 - What Jen's Cree-Metis ancestry means to her 5:39 - What are learning progressions and how can they add clarity? 12:03 - What learning progressions are NOT (proficiency levels) 15:46 - What teachers sometimes miss about Depth of Knowledge 21:27 - BC educators want evidence-based tools to teach the curriculum 24:02 - What is the Assessment Syndicate? 28:05 - How can our schools strengthen their cultures and improve student behavior? 35:32 - A passion outside of education: physical fitness, daily walking 38:44 - A productivity hack: reading on her Kindle 40:03 - A source of inspiration: Thomas Guskey 40:47 - An edtech tool pick: Canva 42:12 - A book recommendation: Implementing Mastery Learning by Thomas Guskey 44:22 - A suggestion for a future guest: Kelsey McDonald 45:22 - What Jen's streaming on her TV these days 46:58 - How to connect with Jennifer Moroz and her resources 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/.