Studentcentricity

Join us as we seek to update our understanding of the appropriate use of technology in the early grades. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @sonnymagana @eduflack #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Anthony J. “Sonny” Magana III is an award-winning educator, best-selling author, pioneering educational technology researcher. He is a leadership consultant and instructional coach with over 30 years’ experience and the author of Disruptive Classroom Technologies: A Framework for Innovation in Education (June 2017). Patrick Riccards is a father and author of Dadprovement. He is the chief communications and strategy officer for the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation and CEO and blogger for Eduflack. He is also a partner in Collaborative Communications Group.

If you have no idea what loose parts are in an early childhood context, you are not alone. Join our guest as they explain how loose parts enable learning through play. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @ReflectivePlay @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Miriam Beloglovsky, MA, is a professor of early childhood education at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento, California. She has over 26 years experience as an early childhood educator, child and family advocate and parent educator. She is the co-author of several books including, Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children and Early Learning Theories Made Visible with Lisa Daly. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

If you think that learning the ABCs is very simple, think again. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Laura Bailet is Operational VP at Nemours Children’s Health System and a licensed school psychologist. She created and directs the Nemours BrightStart! program, which develops tools to help every child become a successful reader. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Join us as we talk about adding another dimension to learning that can engage hearts and minds more deeply. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NancyFlanagan @KimberleeFowle1 #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Lois A. Lanning, author and co-author of several books focusing on literacy and Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction (CBCI) and more recently, an international education consultant. Kimberlee Fowler has been an educator for 23 years. After 18 years in the private school setting as the IB primary years program Coordinator, Concept Based Trainer and Division Leader, she returned to the public school setting this year. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. Co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.

How can we move transitions from wasted time to learning time? In this segment, we talk about planning transitions to make the most of the time children move from one activity or place to another. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director. Her preschool is called “The Children’s Studio” located in a small town in Indiana. She also blogs at Teach Preschool.

Our guests have identified a gap -- similar to the word gap-- between children in lower socioeconomic classes and those in the middle class.The gap impacts readiness for STEM. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @KathyandRo1@Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Kathy Hirsh-Pasek is a Professor of Psychology at Temple University and a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution. Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Professor of Education at the University of Delaware, received her Ph.D. from Cornell University. They co-authored Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells Us About Raising Successful Children. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. Both write the blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

What are the best practices for introducing writing to young children? When should we start? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute @timbernook #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program and author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Join us as we rethink the balance between encouraging competition and cooperation in young kids. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Ellen Booth Church spent several years as both a pre-k and kindergarten teacher before becoming an early childhood assistant professor at the State University of New York at New Paltz. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at Nova South Eastern University,author, Nurturing Next-Generation Innovators. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Bullying behavior starts much earlier than many people think. Our guests explain why preschool is the place to nip bullying in the bud. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Blythe Hinitz is Distinguished Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Chapter President of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at The College of New Jersey. She is a 2016 Exchange Exceptional Master Leader and co-author of The Anti-Bullying and Teasing Book. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.

How do we balance the desire to encourage student engagement and expression with the need to maintain control? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @Teach_Preschool @empoweringk6educators #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Janelle Cox is an education writer who uses her experience and knowledge to provide creative and original writing in the field of education. Janelle holds a Master's of Science in Education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. She is a contributing writer to TeachHUB.com, TeachHUB Magazine, and WGU.edu/Hey Teach! Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.

All student misbehavior should be viewed and responded to differently. Learn why and how. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Pamela Phelps is a national and international presenter and keynote speaker. Dr. Phelps has 40+ years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

In our high-tech culture with its array of digital learning tools are building blocks still relevant? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @teachpreschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Rosanne Regan Hansel is the author of Creative Block Play and Returning Blocks to Kindergarten. She currently works in the New Jersey Department of Education's Division of Early Childhood Education and Family Engagement. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.

Some students follow directions well, some don't. Let's talk about why and what teachers can do about it. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @mzteachuh @chanidiscoverED Chanie Wilschanski M.S.Ed is an early childhood strategist and leadership coach – founder of DiscoverED Consulting a RESULTS driven company designed for early childhood progressive directors who want to build a school of excellence. She trained thousands of educators spanning 6 continents and 16 countries. Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics at MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.

Many teachers, parents, and schools agree with the policy of keeping kids indoors during cold weather. Tune in as we talk about why recess in cold weather should be embraced. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @earthplay #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Rusty Keeler is a play space designer, speaker, and author who has worked over the past 20 years with hundreds of community, school, parks, university, and child care leaders to create beautiful outdoor environments for children in more than 30 states and throughout Canada, Europe, China, Australia, and New Zealand. He is the author of the book Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder (Gryphon House: 2016).

Join us as we look at practical ways to tap into your students' curiosity and wonder. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NancyFlanagan @NancyFlanagan #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Ashley Roberts is the literacy coach at Oakland Elementary School. She serves as the school RTI coordinator and has facilitated numerous workshops on the topics of inquiry, literacy, and differentiation. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, has a master’s degree in literacy and Administration. She is an ASCD Emerging Leader Class of 2016. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist in the Hartland, Michigan schools. She is co-founder of the Network of Michigan Educators.

Our guests tell us that there is effective praise and ineffective praise. Do you know the difference? Learn more... Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @teachpreschool #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Randy Hite's background is in early childhood education and child psychology. He is the dean of the Graduate School of Education at Portland State University in Oregon. Deborah J. Stewart, M.Ed., with over 20 years experience in the field of early childhood education as a teacher, director, curriculum writer, and music director.

Our guests believe that standardized classrooms are boring and uninspiring. Join us as they share ways to bring novelty into your classroom. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @vealheidi #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Sandra Duncan is the proud grandmother of Sierra Elizabeth, a vivacious preschooler. She is the co-author of Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating Environments that Connect Young Children, Families, and Communities . She is adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University (dissertation chair) and at Ivy Tech Community College and owns before and after school program. Heidi Veal is an Assistant Principal in McKinney, Texas at her district's only Early Childhood School, Lawson ECS and a founding member of the #LeadUpChat PLN.

Our world has become increasingly unkind and many of us a struggling to teach empathy to our students. Our guests offer some sage advice. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @benjamingilpin @lubafeigenberg @myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Luba Falk Feigenberg is a developmental psychologist who studies social, emotional, and ethical development with a particular focus on how schools can best support children’s healthy development. She is the Research Director for the Making Caring Common project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week. Ben Gilpin is the principal at Warner Elementary School in Spring Arbor.

In the age of high-tech, old-fashioned art and crafts are still important to a young child's development. But which is more valuable to students? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @maryann_kohl @GryphonHouse #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf MaryAnn Kohl is the award winning author 20+ books on process art for children. She published her first book in 1985. She has taught primary grades, ECE college classes, and is an active presenter and keynoter around the country on the topics of creativity, art, publishing, and early learning. Her newest book is Action Art.

Today we're talking about behavior management systems and alternatives to charts and rating models. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @jess_hannigan @Corwinpress @myers_Berkowicz #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Dr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan trains schools on the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Champion Model System. She is an adjunct professor at Fresno State in the Educational Leadership Department and co-author of The PBIS Tier One Handbook and Don't Suspend Me!. Jill Berkowicz Ed.D. co-authored The STEM Shift with Ann Myers, Ed.D. and together they write a blog Leadership360 for Education Week.