State of Ed Podcast

Nick and Marc discuss the recent Tri State Technology Conference, sponsored by EdSurge.
"Methods Lab" - One to One Implementation
How do we avoid turning tablets into really expensive notebooks?
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SAMR Model
kytelearning.com
Tri State Technology Conference

Nick and Marc discuss the movie THE MARTIAN, tearing up student work and Internet access in Mississippi."Methods Lab" - Untimed AssessmentsHow will these new changes in New York State impact students?Will testing ever be the same?Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.comSubscribe to us on iTunesLinks from the show:PBS piece on Internet access in Mississippi schoolsClip from THE MARTIAN (spoiler alert)NYT article on The Success Academy Charter School in Brooklyn

Nick and Marc discuss the newly enacted Every Child Succeeds legislation, as well as two articles illustrating the vast educational disparities that exist from community to community.
"Methods Lab" - Midterms
Should we continue to administer midterm exams?
What do quality midterms look like?
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NYT article on Ethnic Divide in New Jersey
NYT article on diminishing value of high school diplomas
Every Child Succeeds Act

Nick and Marc discuss Secretary Duncan's recent about face on the abundance of standardized testing time."Methods Lab" - Flippin' ReviewHow much time, if any, should be dedicated to review?Nick offers a great solution for increasing test preparation while preserving instructional time in the classroom.Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.comSubscribe to us on iTunesLinks from the show:NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by Secretary DuncanA listener shares a great video

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Carol Burris, former New York State High School Principal of the Year and current Executive Director of the Network for Public Education Fund, as well as the co-director of the Schools of Opportunity Project at the National Policy Education Center."Methods Lab" - The Observation ProcessWhat is a principal looking for?What makes for an effective post-observation conference?
Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.comSubscribe to us on iTunesLinks from the show:NY Times article on the rollback of testing time by President ObamaDr. Burris takes on APPRwww.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/the-dangers-of-building-a-plane-in-the-air/2011/09/30/gIQAojqWAL_blog.htmlwww.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/forging-ahead-with-nutty-teacher-evaluation-plan/2011/12/29/gIQAkMiYQP_blog.htmlwww.newyorkprincipals.org/appr-paperwww.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/teacher-evaluation-going-badwww.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/what-thoughtlessDr. Burris tackles Common Corewww.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2013/03/04/principal-i-was-naive-about-common-core/www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2014/09/17/four-common-core-flimflams/www.nepc.colorado.edu/blog/why-young-kids-are-struggling

Nick and Marc welcome Karen Bronson, former teacher and principal, who currently serves as a staff developer for SAANYS.
"Methods Lab" - Professional Development
Why does PD get such a bad wrap?
What are the keys to providing quality PD?
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Nick and Marc discuss Arne Duncan's exit and the arrival of John B. King as U.S. Secretary of Education.
"Methods Lab" - The First Progress Report
How optimistic should the first one be?
To what extent does student behavior change around this time?
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Arne Duncan is leaving

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Christina Sapienza to the show. They discuss the impact that gender bias is having on young girls and the role schools can play in ending this unfair practice."Methods Lab" - Teacher TrainingAre new teachers adequately trained to enter the classroom?Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.comSubscribe to us on iTunesLinks related to this episode:Teacher Training piece in NY TimesThe Threat of Stereotype by Joshua AronsonAronson’s research - Women and mathDr. Sapienza’s links on gender biasseejane.orgBechdel test

Nick and Marc discuss some changes to A.P.P.R. in New York State, an ongoing legal action by a teacher in Great Neck and a valedictorian's appeal for greater college affordability. "Methods Lab" - The First Days of School How can you turn a traditionally rote, boring day into one that fosters excitement and interest? Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on iTunes Links related to this episode: Great Neck teacher’s trial Kacie Candela’s Newsday piece Victor Fleischer’s indictment of Yale First Five Days Twitter Hashtag on First Days

Nick and Marc welcome Barry Isseks, former Technology Coordinator of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, to discuss the infrastructure and software that has driven unprecedented change in education over the past two decades. "Methods Lab" - Distance Learning To what extent is this transforming learning? Can we ever truly replace a three-dimensional learning environment? Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Subscribe to us on iTunes Links related to this episode: NY Times: Disconnecting From Our Digital Lives