https://www.teachillinois.com/podcastenEducationCopyright Matt Weldhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3d1027233d328089ac57c19f8a3328d9.jpghttps://www.teachillinois.com/podcastSat, 19 Jul 2025 23:34:51 +0000Matt WeldMatt Weldmweld@roe3.orgExplores current issues and topics in education and how they relate to teaching and students.falseepisodichttps://www.teachillinois.com/podcast/ep-62-resilient-schools-with-kristin-souershttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53986080Wed, 24 May 2023 15:38:40 +0000Matt WeldTrauma researcher and author Kristin Souers talks about her work, and discusses what makes a school resilient, and how the systems of a school need to come together and work in tandem toward being trauma-informed.2030podcast,selinedu,teachillinois,teaching,traumafalse462fullhttps://www.teachillinois.com/podcast/ep-61-becoming-a-trauma-operational-school-with-lisa-dinhoferhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53607235Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:35:46 +0000Matt WeldIs your school or district walking the talk? Are they training educators to become trauma-informed but then still run the school as if it's the 1050's? Using the Appreciative Inquiry model as her framework, guest Lisa Dinhofer takes us through...2530education,school,sel,selinedu,teaching,trauma,trauma-informed,trauma-operationalfalse461fullhttps://www.teachillinois.com/podcast/ep-60-vicarious-trauma-burnout-compassion-fatigue-and-secondary-trauma-with-lisa-dinhoferhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/53139041Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:47:30 +0000Matt WeldCrisis expert Lisa Dinhofer is back to explain the nuances of compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, vicarious trauma, and burnout. As we are navigating this new world of SEL and mental health-focused schools and programming, it's important to...2431burnout,compassion,illinois,lisadinhofer,mentalhealth,schools,sel,selhub5,traumafalse3fullhttps://www.teachillinois.com/podcast/ep-59-cosem-book-author-talk-with-tracy-heilers-and-lindsey-frankhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52228965Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:30:30 +0000Matt WeldFounder and CEO Tracy Heilers and Board President Lindsey Frank of the Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully (COSEM) share how the organization came about and how they created their book, "Educating Mindfully: Stories of School Transformation...2357classroom,cosem,education,mattweld,mindfulness,schools,sel,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-need-parenting-caregiving-curriculum-in-high-school--51887092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51887092Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:27:26 +0000Matt WeldHost Matt Weld speaks with ParenTeach and ParentABLE founder/CEO Katharine Bensinger about the importance of teaching parenting and caregiving to high school students. It's important for kids to understand Adverse Childhood Effects while they are...2758caregiver,curriculum,education,educators,highschool,k-12,mattweld,parenting,teach,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-relationships-with-greg-wolcott--51568608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51568608Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:48:36 +0000Matt WeldAuthor and educator Greg Wolcott joins host Matt Weld in discussing the importance of relationships in schools. Greg also gives easy classroom strategies to strengthen relationships with students and teachers.1972education,gregwolcott,mattweld,relationships,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindfulness-based-sel-with-lindsey-frank--50422619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50422619Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:56:48 +0000Matt WeldSocial Emotional Learning - SEL - is the buzzword in education. Author, coach, and teacher Lindsey Frank stops in to talk about what SEL is, how adding the mindfulness piece adds power, and how teaching kids her HEART process can be a lifelong gift.3447education,mattweld,mbsel,mindfulness,sel,selinedu,social-emotional-learning,teachersclassroom,teachillinoisfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ell-student-experience-with-bridget--49924461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49924461Tue, 24 May 2022 15:44:59 +0000Matt WeldWhat's it like attending an English-speaking school from the perspective of a student who doesn't know English? In this conversation, Bridget, a High School Junior tells her story of how she navigated teachers, friends, and the friction between her...1402diversity,education,effinghamil,ell,englishlanguagelearner,equity,latina,latinx,mattweld,school,spanish,teachers,teachersclassroomfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how2inform-with-dr-vesna-markovic-kimberley-skubic--49097931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49097931Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:11:33 +0000Matt Weld'Verify before you Amplify' is the catchphrase of How2Inform, a website dedicated to teaching students about misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation on social media and the Internet in general. Dr. Vesna Markovic and Kimberley Skubic, both...2881education,how2inform,medialiteracy,schools,sel,selinedu,socialmedia,students,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,technologyfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-in-the-classroom-with-dr-bill-meyer--47965151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47965151Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:51:57 +0000Matt WeldMeditation in the Classroom with Dr. Bill Meyer, author of the book, "Three Breaths and Begin: a Guide to Meditation in the Classroom." In addition, we discuss the hallmarks of good SEL programming in schools and the different ways in which they can...2673classroom,curriculum,education,educator,mattweld,meditation,school,sel,selinedu,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/upcoming-illinois-conferences-you-need-to-know-about--47069063https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47069063Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:10:19 +0000Matt WeldLearn about Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC), Raising Student Achievement Conference (RSAC), Educating Mindfully Conference (EMCon), The Teacher Leadership Summit (TLS), and The Illinois Digital Educators Alliance Conference (IDEACon)...3225classroom,conferences,education,emcon22,ideacon22,ietc21,illinois,rsac21,schools,teachers,teaching,tls22false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-substitute-teacher-experience-with-amanda-von-moos--46264493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46264493Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:37:30 +0000Matt WeldThere is a substitute teacher shortage in the United States. Substantial Classrooms used design thinking to come up with possible solutions on where and how to recruit subs, how to train them, provide ongoing support, and also how very little changes...2144classroom,education,mattweld,school,substantialclassrooms,substitute,substituteteacher,teach,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pd-post-covid-cross-post-from-edtechdistilled--46117669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46117669Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:20:12 +0000Matt WeldAdam Geisen and David Lerch from the podcast EdTechDistilled had host Matt Weld on as a guest to talk about the future of Professional Development post-COVID. Discussion includes edtech updates, the Directions Conference, and a summary of what we are...3310adamgeisen,classroom,crosspost,davidlerch,edtechdistilled,mattweld,post-covid,professionaldevelopment,teachers,teachersclassroomfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-candid-conversation-with-julie-smith--45893594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45893594Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:23:29 +0000Matt WeldHost Matt Weld has a conversation with Communications Professor Julie Smith that ranges from Formula 1 Racing to Star Wars to trips out west to empty nesting and more.2844backstage,dconf21,directionsconference,education,juliesmith,medialiteracy,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellbeing-and-self-care-for-educators-and-students-with-dr-matt-dewar--22559092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22559092Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:10:14 +0000Matt Weld​A required course for all Freshmen on Personal Wellbeing facilitated by a Wellbeing Coach? A multi-layered system for educator support? It's actually a thing at the high school in Lake Forest, IL, a suburb of Chicago. Dr. Matt Dewar, the wellbeing...3201education,educatorwellness,mattdewar,mattweld,school,teachers,teachersclassroom,teacherwellness,wellbeing,wellnessfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-trafficking-awareness-with-ginger-coakley--21683056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21683056Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:51:32 +0000Matt WeldTens of thousands of Americans and millions of persons worldwide are trafficked each year and compelled into labor or the sex trade. Ginger Coakley, co-executive director of Eden's Glory, a rehabilitation center for exploited women, and Winda M., a...2475classroom,education,gingercoakley,humantrafficking,mattweld,rehabilitation,schools,survivor,teachersclassroom,teaching,traffickingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empathy-disabilities-and-differences-with-katy-fattaleh--20458125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20458125Wed, 01 Jan 2020 12:05:17 +0000Matt WeldKaty Fattaleh of the NORA Project sits down with host Matt Weld to talk about empathy, compassion, sympathy, the use of the word 'disability' as well as how to use 'person first' language when talking about people with differences and disabilities....2478differences,disabilities,education,empathy,illinois,katyfattaleh,mattweld,specialeducation,teach,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-digital-inquiry-with-julie-coiro-ph-d--20722507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20722507Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:50:16 +0000Matt WeldPersonalized Digital Inquiry emphasizes the personal relationships that we build, the role that digital texts and tools play, and the way in which we cultivate a culture that inspires learners to grow and change in relevant ways. Dr. Julie Coiro is...2812classroom,coiro,digital,education,inquiry,juliecoiro,mattweld,personal,personalizeddigitalinquiry,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,technology,weldfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-with-poverty-in-mind-with-eric-jensen-ph-d--20170696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20170696Sun, 01 Dec 2019 12:00:13 +0000Matt WeldListen in to Dr. Eric Jensen as he discusses poverty with host Matt Weld in a conversation that covers the definition of poverty, classroom teaching techniques, ideas for parental involvement, the importance of educator self-care, and more. Dr....3312classroom,education,ericjensen,matthewweld,parents,poverty,self-care,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,traumafalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-and-shakespeare-with-dawn-stern--20101927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20101927Mon, 18 Nov 2019 20:04:59 +0000Matt WeldSchools aren't the only place where trauma is studied, unpacked, and used as a new lens through which to view human psychology and behavior. DeCruit is a nonprofit whose mission is to help veterans work through their trauma with the help of...2389classroom,dawnstern,decruit,education,illinois,mattweld,stephanwolfert,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teaching,trauma,veteranfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-you-should-know-kim-darche--19794771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19794771Thu, 31 Oct 2019 23:36:15 +0000Matt WeldYou know how every once in a while you cross paths with someone and you wonder why you’ve never met this person before? In this episode of The Teachers’ Classroom, we are going to take a slight detour so that I can introduce you to Kim Darche who is...1966classroom,education,edupodcast,ietc,ietc19,kimdarche,mattweld,school,teacher,teachersclassroomfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-anger-of-others--19537243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19537243Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:56:05 +0000Matt WeldAnger is one of the most common human emotions and one that educators often face from other people, whether parents, colleagues, or community members. Understanding what anger is from a physiological standpoint, how we receive anger, and then how we...1392anger,classroom,education,emotions,matt,mattweld,school,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teaching,weldfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/illinois-teacher-shortage-2019-remix--19313179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19313179Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:07:06 +0000Matt WeldThe teacher, substitute teacher, and administrator shortage continues to cause classes to be cancelled or filled by unqualified people. Dr. Jim Rosborg, long-time educator in Illinois, discusses the history of teacher certification as well as the...2237classroom,education,illinois,jimrosborg,mattweld,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachers'classroom,teachershortagefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-voice-with-desiree-alexander--19092624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19092624Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:39:20 +0000Matt WeldAs educators empower students with personalized learning and problem-based learning, we need to make sure that their opinion matters. In this episode, Desiree Alexander defines Student Voice, how it differs from Student Choice, and how teachers and...1522classroom,desireealexander,education,educationreform,mattweld,opinion,students,studentvoice,teacher,teachers,teachersclassroomfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/digital-equity-in-schools-with-mindy-fiscus-and-beth-holland--18950111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18950111Thu, 29 Aug 2019 16:24:53 +0000Matt WeldDigital Equity in schools involves many different conversations, from big-picture politics to families and their access to - and knowledge about - technology used for learning. Dr. Beth Holland from the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and...2408bethholland,classroom,digital,digitalequity,edtech,education,equity,illinois,mattweld,mindyfiscus,regionalofficesofeducation,schools,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,technologyfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaching-technology-leadership-and-noworksheetweek-with-rae-fearing--18687391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18687391Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:18:52 +0000Matt WeldSometimes the people you meet by being a Connected Educator help you with a single question. Others remain long-term collaborators, like Rae Fearing with Matt Weld's NoWorksheetWeek project. In this episode, Rae and Matt talk about teaching,...2289classroom,cue,education,leadership,mattweld,ngss,noworksheetweek,raefearing,school,teach,teacher,teachers'classroom,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-student-teacher-relationships-with-kiera-vargas--18623021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18623021Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:00:03 +0000Matt WeldPositive relationships between students and teachers solve both discipline and instructional challenges while making the classroom experience even more rewarding for everyone. Kiera Vargas gives concrete methods on how to form positive relationships...1754classroom,discipline,education,kieravargas,matthewweld,relationships,school,students,teachers,teachersclassroom,teaching,vargas,weldfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-superintendency-with-pj-caposey-and-ken-wallace--18339489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18339489Fri, 21 Jun 2019 20:37:10 +0000Matt WeldIn a continuation of our 'What Do They Do?" series, host Matt Weld of TeachIllinois talks to two IL school superintendents about their roles and responsibilities. Their answers may not be what you'd expect.2260classroom,education,illinois,kenwallace,mattweld,pjcaposey,superintendent,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-with-ashley-monier-and-abigail-haloftis--18136897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18136897Sat, 01 Jun 2019 11:15:06 +0000Matt WeldTwo college students talk about how they teach forgiveness - what it is and steps to getting there - to incarcerated youth. They discuss the different forms of forgiveness including re-forgiveness, something we all need to practice.2381classroom,conflict,conflictresolution,education,edupodcast,forgive,forgiveness,illinois,matthewweld,teacher,teachers,teachersclassroomfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-school-crises-with-lisa-dinhofer--18026802https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18026802Mon, 20 May 2019 19:38:27 +0000Matt WeldWhat are the most compassionate responses to students immediately following a traumatic situation, and how that compassion extends into the long term? Real do's and don'ts from an expert in navigating traumatic events. We're publishing this Bonus...3138classroom,compassion,crises,crisisresponse,education,emergencyresponse,lisadinhofer,mattweld,principal,schoolshooting,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,traumafalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quickly-providing-relevant-feedback-to-students-with-amy-mayer--17929872 In this episode, Amy Mayer, a nationally known speaker and Google professional development guru, shares her secrets to quickly providing feedback that is personally relevant to students.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17929872Wed, 15 May 2019 11:05:14 +0000Matt WeldThere's a difference between advice and feedback, and there are ways to work smarter not harder. In this episode, Amy Mayer, a nationally known speaker and Google professional development guru, shares her secrets to quickly providing feedback that... In this episode, Amy Mayer, a nationally known speaker and Google professional development guru, shares her secrets to quickly providing feedback that is personally relevant to students.]]>2140amymayer,assessment,education,englishteacher,feedback,google,matthewweld,screencast,screencastify,students,teach,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teaching,writing,writingteacherfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-meaningful-content-for-schools-on-social-media-with-taylor-siebert--17386388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17386388Wed, 01 May 2019 11:00:22 +0000Matt WeldAs schools become aware of the importance on their brand and how their presence on social media can drive the brand and the culture of their buildings, it's important to understand what makes good content. Taylor Siebert of ClassIntercom is an...2205brand,branding,classintercom,education,mattweld,schools,socialmedia,taylorsiebert,teachers,teachillinois,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trauma-of-teaching-with-lisa-dinhofer-part-2--17330857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17330857Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:00:12 +0000Matt WeldMore often than not, people in helping professions are experiencing Role Creep, where they are expected to do more than what the job description outlines. In order to maintain the mental health of everyone in schools, we talk about possible shifts in...1665education,lisadinhofer,mattweld,mindset,perspective,resiliency,rolecreep,school,studentteacher,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teaching,trauma,traumainformedfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trauma-of-teaching-with-lisa-dinhofer-part-1--17330697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17330697Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:00:06 +0000Matt WeldPart of being in a helping profession such as teaching is responding to others' behaviors. Add to that the lurking specter of disaster in which we are responsible for the safety of 30 children plus students at once, plus the long work hours, and it's...2060compassionfatigue,directionsconference,education,help,lisadinhofer,mattweld,moraldistress,school,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teaching,traumafalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minecraft-and-entrepreneurship-with-hs-students-scotty-vrablik-and-mitchell-brown--17300705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17300705Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:00:10 +0000Matt WeldTwo high school students discuss how they started a business in 5th grade and have grown it into a national voice for Minecraft in Education. They share some of their biggest lessons learned when starting a business, such as the importance of...2351education,entrepreneurship,illinois,mattweld,minecraft,minecraftineducation,mitchellbrown,scottyvrablik,studentvoice,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/matt-s-learning-part-1--17098524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17098524Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:30:24 +0000Matt WeldIn which I follow my own advice, become vulnerable, and put my learning out there for all to share in the hopes that others may find a tidbit to spark an interest. I muse about gender, mindfulness, decision making, trends in conferences, and...1860conferences,education,mattweld,mindfulness,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,vulnerabilityfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-the-board-of-education-with-board-president-john-wagnon--16971367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16971367Fri, 15 Feb 2019 13:35:04 +0000Matt WeldO'Fallon, IL District #90 Board President John Wagnon has been a board member since 2013 and president since 2015. In this episode, he explains the purpose of the BOE, its role with the superintendent, as well as some responsibilities that came as a...2718boardofeducation,education,johnwagnon,mattweld,school,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-branding-and-storytelling-on-social-media-with-joe-sanfelippo--16886186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16886186Fri, 01 Feb 2019 12:30:15 +0000Matt WeldEvery school has a brand. Every school should celebrate the great ways they are keeping their promise to educate and nurture the community's kids. Joe Sanfelippo talks about how his district uses social media with intention to communicate their...2027brand,branding,education,gocrickets,joesanfelippo,mattweld,sanfelippo,school,schoolbrand,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/educators-as-podcasters-with-shawn-mccusker--16383190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16383190Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:10:14 +0000Matt WeldShawn McCusker of EdTechTeacher and co-host of the 'So We've Been Thinking' podcast joins the show to chat about the power of podcasting, his story of starting a podcast with his co-host, and details on how his show actually comes together.2415classroom,education,edupodcast,how-to,mattweld,podcast,podcasting,podcasts,teacher,teachers,teachersclassroom,teaching,weldfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/goals-and-self-improvement-with-kyla-patton--16600941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16600941Tue, 01 Jan 2019 12:30:20 +0000Matt WeldNew Athens High School teacher Kyla Patton has studied with John Maxwell, leads PD sessions for her district, and understands that teaching and coaching become transformative when you focus on the person. In this episode, she shares some of her...2251coaching,education,goals,happiness,kylapatton,learning,motivation,self-improvement,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-the-regional-offices-of-education-in-illinois-julie-wollerman--16397304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16397304Sat, 15 Dec 2018 12:00:09 +0000Matt WeldRegional Superintendent Julie Wollerman stops by for a conversation on the function of the Regional Offices of Education in Illinois, and what her role is. We also dive into a bit of truancy and the function and operation of Alternative Schools.1965alternativeschool,education,illinois,mattweld,roe,school,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teaching,truancyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-teaching-metacognition-part-2-with-patrice-bain--16179388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16179388Sat, 01 Dec 2018 12:00:18 +0000Matt WeldMaster Teacher and national researcher Patrice Bain continues her discussion of working with metacognition and information retrieval with students. In this episode, we talk about (among a whole host of other topics) the best way for kids to take...1779education,illinois,matthewweld,metacognition,patricebain,psychology,school,teach,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-teaching-metacognition-part-1-with-patrice-bain--16178537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16178537Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:00:12 +0000Matt WeldMaster teacher and nationally recognized expert in how students learn, Patrice Bain is a 25-year veteran of teaching middle schoolers. She shares her simple yet powerful tips on how to help students understand their learning and how to retrieve...2209education,illinois,matthewweld,metacognition,patricebain,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-work-and-school-with-eric-patnoudes--16094347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16094347Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:20:08 +0000Matt WeldWhat are we preparing our students for? What sort of work will they be doing in 10 or even 20 years? What do the schools who are currently successful do to maximize student success, and how should the schools of the future look to prepare our kids...2514classroom,education,future,mattweld,otus,patnoudes,school,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,weldfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iste-standards-illinois-computing-educators-with-ceo-amber-heffner--15947672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15947672Mon, 15 Oct 2018 12:00:37 +0000Matt WeldIllinois Computing Educators' CEO Amber Heffner joins the show to talk about the new ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Standards, how ICE is helping educators across the State with PD and networking opportunities.1957classroom,edtech,education,educators,ice,illinois,iste,learningstandards,teachers,teachingstandardsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-improvement-and-change-with-dr-beth-holland--15740364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15740364Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:30:06 +0000Matt WeldDr. Beth Holland has over 20 years of experience in education. She blogs regularly for EdTech Researcher at Education Week and Edutopia, presents nationally as well as internationally, and researches the socio-historical, psychological, and...2346change,classroom,education,k-12,school,schoolimprovement,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-play-with-jill-vialet--15665757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15665757Sat, 15 Sep 2018 11:40:04 +0000Matt WeldHarvard graduate and rugby player, Standford design school fellow, and entrepreneur several times over, Jill Vialet talks about the role of an active lifestyle in her life as well as her experiences going through Design Thinking process in order to...2118classroom,designthinking,education,entrepreneur,play,recess,school,schools,substituteteacher,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-ready-framework-with-mindy-fiscus--15643661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15643661Wed, 05 Sep 2018 12:05:04 +0000Matt WeldMindy Fiscus, Digital Access Coordinator of the Learning Technology Center of Illinois explains the Future Ready Framework - its history, structure, underlying theory, and the impact it can have on the school improvement process.1646classroom,education,futureready,schoolimprovement,schools,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/illinois-teacher-shortage-with-dr-jim-rosborg--15313441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15313441Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:10:05 +0000Matt WeldCauses, effects, and solutions surrounding the shortage in teacher candidates in Illinois are discussed, including what can be done by the individual educator.1939classroom,education,illinois,isbe,rosborg,school,teacher,teachersclassroom,teachershortage,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teacher-well-being-with-happiness-coach-kim-strobel--15198326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15198326Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:15:05 +0000Matt WeldEducator and happiness coach Kim Strobel discusses some of the research behind happiness, and gives 5 Happiness Strategies for educators to practice daily that will increase their happiness baseline.2475education,happiness,jobs,jobsatisfaction,school,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transgender-awareness-with-pediatrician-sharon-vermont--15160549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15160549Sun, 15 Jul 2018 12:10:06 +0000Matt WeldDr. Sharon Vermont shares what she has seen in 20 years of practice with transgender students: fears, school practices, and what can happen without the right support. She also explains some of the terminology surrounding transgender students.2201awareness,classroom,education,lgbt,school,teachers,teachersclassroom,transgenderfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lgbtqia-legal-considerations-with-attorney-chad-watkins--15159973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15159973Sun, 01 Jul 2018 12:10:06 +0000Matt WeldEducation Attorney Chad Watkins discusses the legal cases behind LGBTQIA student rights in schools. He then gives some guidance to schools on bathrooms, overnight trips, documents, and more.2167awareness,education,gender,illinois,lgbt,pride,rights,schools,teachersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-spaces-with-dr-robert-dillon--14889645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14889645Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:05:05 +0000Matt WeldAuthor and international speaker Dr. Robert Dillon discusses the principles of classroom design and outlines actions teachers can take now on their journey toward designing their classroom with the learner in mind.1737classroomdesign,design,dillon,education,learningspaces,schools,teachers,teachersclassroo,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/media-literacy-with-professor-author-julie-smith--14848691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14848691Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:05:04 +0000Matt WeldJulie Smith, professor and author of "Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save our Plugged-in World" talks about what Media Literacy is NOT, fake news, Twitter, and suggests some quick lessons and resources for teachers.2273digicit,digitalcitizenship,education,media,medialiteracy,school,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,twitterfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindfulness-in-schools-with-michelle-benedict--14772596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14772596Tue, 15 May 2018 12:05:04 +0000Matt WeldThird-grade teacher, TEDx speaker, and Mindfulness expert Michelle Benedict talks about her classroom's mindfulness practice and how it has changed her classroom's and school's culture.2169classroom,education,educators,illinois,illinoisschools,mindfulness,teachers,teachersclassroom,trauma,traumainformedfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-in-schools-with-dr-tali-raviv--14749605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14749605Wed, 09 May 2018 23:06:30 +0000Matt WeldDr. Tali Raviv, Associate Director of the Center for Childhood Resilience in Chicago, talks about what causes trauma in students and how it can manifest physically, behaviorally, and cognitively. Dr. Raviv then gives suggestions on how school...2263classroom,illinois,school,schools,teachers,teachillinois,teaching,trauma,trauma-informed,traumainformedschool,traumalensfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bullying-admin-edition-with-school-attorney-chad-watkins--14332947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14332947Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:35:03 +0000Matt WeldAttorney Chad Watkins discusses how recent court decisions and the US Constitution come into play when investigating and deciding on discipline for bullying situations in the school setting.2159attorney,bullying,chadwatkins,discipline,schooldiscipline,schools,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachillinois,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bullying-in-the-classroom-with-school-attorney-chad-watkins--14332874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14332874Sun, 01 Apr 2018 11:40:05 +0000Matt WeldSpecial education teacher turned attorney Chad Watkins discusses the legal definitions of bullying and steps teachers can take to deal with bullying situations with their students.2066attorney,bullying,classroom,discipline,education,school,schools,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/technology-integration-with-matt-miller--14129857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14129857Thu, 15 Mar 2018 10:55:03 +0000Matt Weld'Ditch That Textbook' author Matt Miller and host Matt Weld talk about what it means to successfully integrate technology into the classroom.2399chromebooks,classroom,ditchthattextbook,education,integration,mattmiller,mattweld,teachers,teaching,technology,technologyintegrationfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-education-resources-with-kristina-ishmael--14129825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14129825Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:00:06 +0000Matt WeldNational Open Education Resources (OER) expert Kristina Ishmael explains what is and what isn't an open resource, as well as their history, and what you need to do to contribute to the OER community.2012classroom,education,educationresources,ishmael,kristinaishmael,mattweld,openeducationresources,teachers,teachersclassroom,teachingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-privacy-with-school-attorney-merry-rhoades--13945659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13945659Thu, 01 Feb 2018 13:04:23 +0000Matt WeldEducation attorney Merry Rhoades describes the laws governing Student Privacy, and tips for maintaining student privacy on classroom devices and on school and classroom webpages.2220administration,classroom,districtadministration,education,mattweld,merryrhoades,privacy,schools,studentprivacy,teacher,teachersclassroom,teaching,technologyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homelessness-with-angela-reeter--13759369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13759369Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:40:57 +0000Matt WeldConversation with Homeless Liaison Angela Reeter to explore the McKinney-Vento law, and how schools can identify and provide support for homeless students.1743education,homeless,homelessness,illinois,mckinney-vento,students,teach,teachers,teachillinois,teachingfalse1full