Yup! We are back after a week haitus! Its so good to be back. In this episode, we ask the question: Are teachers learners? You would assume that teachers are automatiically are learners. But, we do share what can prevent us from learning. This is the logical extension of our very popular TBP 006: Burnt Out on Teacher Burnout episode.
We share our insights on why we should be learners, the obstacles that can take away our passion on learning and finally we share our solutions on how to keep going.
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This is the Bits & Pieces episode, where we put a little bit of everything from the past week and roll it into one!
The new TV show, Fresh Off the Boat as it explores growing up as Asian Americans
Tech Timeout - our effort to raise awareness of digital distractions through encouraging students (and adults) to voluntarily abstain from certain devices for a 72 hour period on Feb. 12-14
Fred's school Tech Time Out participation and the TeachThought article
Dan Meyer’s Be Less Helpful. Student independence, student centered classroom. Watch Dan's TED Talk here: Math needs a makeover
Sharon's classroom shapes experiment, which was referenced to TBP 006: Burnt Out on Teacher Burnout and go w/teachable moments ; Student-centered learning
In this episode, Fred & Sharon share their favorite tips and some cool new ways to have a successful and efficient Parent-Teacher Conference.