Podcast The Teachers Lounge

Wrapping up our conversation with Elisa Lewis In this final episode with Elisa Lewis, we discuss both the connections and disconnects that working primarily outside the classroom creates. We discuss the unique opportunities and challenges that the role of academic liaison presents.  Join us as we close out this series and give Elisa the final … Continue reading "TL012 The Teacher’s Lounge: Final Thoughts With Elisa Lewis Academic Liaison"

The broad view of the Academic Liaison In today’s episode, we continue our short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis. We discuss the broader perspective working in a school but not in a single classroom can provide.  We discuss how many people in different roles can be needed to help students be successful. Join us … Continue reading "TL011 The Teacher’s Lounge: Making a Difference From Beyond the Classroom Part 5"

The role of the Academic Liaison in planning and development In today’s episode, we continue our short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis. In this episode we talk about the planning and development role that Elisa plays in the school-wide RtI system.  We talk about how using a 25 minute block of time at the … Continue reading "TL010 The Teacher’s Lounge – Planning Intervention and Enrichment School-wide"

Academic Liaisons balance their roles with students needing intervention and classroom teachers working to meet needs. In today’s episode, we continue our short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis, and Academic Liaison. In this episode we talk about the interplay between the liaison, student, and classroom teacher. We also continue to discuss some of the … Continue reading "TL009 The Teacher’s Lounge – Teaching Outside the Classroom Part 2"

The intervention role of an Academic Liaison Welcome to the Teachers Lounge brought to you by EDU@YourBest in collaboration with the Flipped Learning Network. In today’s episode, we start a short mini-series of interviews with Elisa Lewis, and Academic Liaison. In this inaugural segment we get a little bit of background about Elisa and how … Continue reading "TL008 The Teacher’s Lounge – Teaching Outside The Classroom Part 1"

Welcome to the Teachers Lounge brought to you by edit your best in collaboration with the flippedlearningorg work In today’s episode, an encounter with an old high-school teacher of my own brings up the topic of reflection from the three of us about the changing seasons of our teaching careers. Join us as we talked … Continue reading "TL007 The Teacher’s Lounge – Seasons of Teaching"

In this episode Ross, Bryan, and I discuss how technology has found its way into the classroom in ways we didn’t notice until we had an issue in our school that put the tech out of commission for an extended period. We take a few minutes to reflect on the classroom and communication challenges that … Continue reading "TL005 Tech In The Classroom"

In this episode of EDU@YourBest’s Teacher’s Lounge, Ross, Bryan, and I discuss our attitudes and approaches to students out of class for school related activities. As this episode is recorded in April students are in the midst of multiple field trips, athletic seasons, and mandated testing. The big question this episode, is what constitutes a … Continue reading "TL006 When Missing Class Is Worth It"

In this episode we talk about one of Ross’ favorite mind myths…multitasking. This conversation came out of an opportunity to talk with the fellas over at Two Pint PLC so if this is interesting check out those guys at https://twopintplc.com/ . We focus in this episode about the tendency we all have, but specifically that … Continue reading "TL004 The Mythical Multitasker"

We tackle one of Ross’ soapboxes, the interplay between behavior and grades. Much like “Let’s eat grandma” or “Let’s eat, grandma”, the comma in “behavior grades” or “behavior, grades” matters a great deal. In a traditional learning environment behavior and grades are intertwined to the point that separating student behavior from student achievement is impossible. … Continue reading "TL003 Behavior and/or Grades"