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December 27, 2020

Recent Authors Discuss Books and Best Publishing Practices

Assessment, Author, Books, One Word, Publishing, Roundtable

Assessment, Author, Books, One Word, Publishing, Roundtable
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with three recent authors to discuss their books, best practices on the path to publishing, and their goals for 2021.

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:07 – Who are you and what is your current context in education? Please introduce yourself.
- 3:22 – Tell us about your book: why did you write it, who is it for, and what do you hope readers to take away from it?
- 14:22 – What is your advice to the educator who feels that they have a story inside them but aren’t sure how or where to get started?
- 17:46 – Talk about the writing and publishing journey. What are some pieces of advice you could share with would-be writers in education?
- 33:16 – How much content do I have to have written before a publisher will agree to work with me?
- 39:29 – Look back to the beginning of your writing and publishing journeys. What choices or moves do you regret now that you might do differently if given the chance?
- 43:17 – What’s next for you? What are your content creation goals for 2021?
- 49:21 – Are you a OneWord kind of person? If so, tell us about your #OneWord2021.
- 51:50 – How can we connect with you and your work?
Follow These Authors on Twitter and Check Out Their Books
- 🔥 Jillian Du Bois @JillDuBois22: author of Liv’s Seashells: What Makes Us Unique Makes Us Extraordinary
- 🔥 Rachelle Dene Poth @RDene915: author of True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us
- 🔥 David Frangiosa @DavidFrangiosa: author of Going Gradeless, Grades 6-12: Shifting the Focus to Student Learning
Listen to the Audio-Only Podcast Episode on Spotify

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December 22, 2020

Elena Aguilar: Coaching, Equity, and Resilience

CA, Coaching, Consultant, Equity, Pro D, Resilience, Self-Care, Speakers, Writing

CA, Coaching, Consultant, Equity, Pro D, Resilience, Self-Care, Speakers, Writing
Meet Elena Aguilar

ELENA AGUILAR is an accomplished educational presenter, speaker, and author. She strives to help leaders learn, be their best selves, and serve students well. In 2018, Elena published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators, and in 2020 she released Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice.

Questions That Guided Our Conversation

1:15 – Why don’t you start by telling us a little more about your current context in education?

2:27 – First things first: how are you doing right now? How are you handling the home quarantine and social distancing?

4:37 – It’s story time! Please share with us about a low moment or an experience of adversity that you’ve faced in your teaching or education career, and describe how you overcame it.

08:48 – In 2018, you published Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators. This seems like an especially timely focus today, with educators everywhere having to reinvent their practice and respond to challenges on a variety of levels. What are some pieces of wisdom and insight that you could share from your book that might provide educators with some hope and encouragement during a very challenging time in our schools?

15:00 – Let’s talk about your most recent work, a book called Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice. What was the mission and vision of this book? Who is it aimed at, and what would you like educators to take away from it?

18:46 – If you could offer one practical strategy or bit of advice to educators around the challenges of building equity, what would that be?

21:24 – How are you looking to grow professionally and improve your practice right now? Can you share about a specific professional goal or project that you’re currently working on?

22:41 – Outside of education, what’s another area of learning for you? What is it that ignites your passions outside of the classroom and brings you alive as a human being? Tell us why this area interests you and why you enjoy it.

23:39 – When it comes to writing, are you the sort of structured or disciplined writers that follows the same writing time each day?

Voices That Spark Elena’s Thinking
- Her Twitter Pick: @LaylaFSaad
- Her Book Pick: Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities by Rebecca Solnit
- Her Podcast Picks: On Being with Krista Tippett, The Good Life Project, Fresh Air, Forever35, and The Moth
- What She’s Watching on Netflix: Elite and Money Heist
Connect with Elena
- On Twitter @BrightMorningTM
- On Instagram @Bright_Morning_Team
- On Instagram @Elena_Aguilar_Writer
- On her website at brightmorningteam.com
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Song Track Credits
- Sunrise Drive by South London Hifi*
- Anthem by The Grand Affair*
- Species by Diamond Ortiz
- *tracks courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library
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December 19, 2020

EdTech Podcasters Shout Out the Best Tools of 2020

EdTech, Edupodcasters, Podcasters

EdTech, Edupodcasters, Podcasters
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with six inspiring educational technology podcasters to discuss the best learning apps and tools of 2020. In this year of unprecedented challenges, which companies and innovators stepped up to support learning?

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:21 – Who are you and what is your current context in education? Tell us about your podcast.
- 7:23 – This year forced educators to pivot our practice more dramatically than ever before. What was one edtech tool that impressed you in terms of how it supported learning?
- 20:17 – What do you think is the single most underrated edtech tool right now? Explain why.
- 33:02 – What is one piece of technology that you’re hoping to learn more about in 2021?
- 42:36 – What have you got coming up next on your podcast?
- 51:17 – How can we connect with you?
Learning Tools That Stepped Up to Support Learning in 2020
- Scott Nunes: Google Slides + MS PowerPoint
- Chris Nesi: Brightful Meeting Games
- Jake Miller: PearDeck
- Gabriel Carillo: Flipgrid + Nearpod
- Eric Guise: Mote
- Alfonso Mendoza: Kami
Panelists Pick the Most Underrated Tools of 2020
- Alfonso Mendoza: IORad
- Scott Nunes: Phrase Express
- Chris Nesi: Loom
- Jake Miller: Book Creator
- Gabriel Carillo: Canva
- Alfonso Mendoza: WeVideo
Follow These Educational Technology Podcasters on Twitter
- 🔥 Eric Guise @WeGotTechEd
- 🔥 Chris Nesi @HouseOfEdTech
- 🔥 Gabriel Carillo @EdTechBites
- 🔥 Scott Nunes @TNTEdTech
- 🔥 Alfonso Mendoza @MyEdTechLife
- 🔥 Jake Miller @JakeMillerTech
Listen to the EdTech Podcasts Hosted by the Panelists
- GotTeched (Eric Guise + Nick Anderson)
- House of EdTech (Chris Nesi)
- EdTech Bites (Gabriel Carillo)
- TNT EdTech (Scott Nunes + Matthew Ketchum)
- My EdTech Life (Alfonso Mendoza)
- Edu Duct Tape (Jake Miller)
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December 12, 2020

School Leaders Reflect on Wins and Challenges from 2020

Administration, Principals, Roundtable

Administration, Assistant Principals, Principals, Roundtable
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with six inspiring education leaders to discuss the wins and challenges of 2020. After this historic year, what can we dare to hope and dream for 2021?

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:02 – Who are you and what does your learning community look like right now? Tell us about your context.
- 10:27 – As you look back on the last 4-5 months of learning, what is one specific win from your community that you can celebrate?
- 24:05 – What is one pain point that you are still wrestling with? What is one question you are seeking answers to?
- 39:52 – What is a goal or dream that you have for your learning community in 2021?
- 45:55 – Whose voice is inspiring you right now? Share about one author or education leader that you are grateful for.
- 53:46 – How can we connect with you and join you on your learning journey?
Follow These Education Leaders on Twitter
- 🔥 Greg Moffitt @Greg_Moffitt
- 🔥 Michelle Minotti @MinottiZ3
- 🔥 AJ Bianco @AJBianco
- 🔥 Dr. Basil Marin @Basil_Marin
- 🔥 Latrese Younger @LatreseYounger
- 🔥 Tara Desiderio @Tara_Desiderio
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December 5, 2020

Teacher Fitness: Why Is It Important and How Can We Make It Happen?

Fitness, Health, Roundtable, Running, Self-Care

Fitness, Health, Roundtable, Running, Self-Care
In this edition of the Roundtable, host Tim Cavey connects with seven uplifting educators to discuss the WHYs and HOWs of educator fitness. With everything we have going against us right now, is fitness actually important? How can we make it a part of our daily practice?

Questions That Guided Our Discussion
- 1:17 – Who are you and what is your current context in education?
- 13:30 – Give us a quick snapshot of your journey with health and wellness. How has fitness positively impacted your personal and professional life?
- 29:49 – As we head into the heart of winter still in the grips of a pandemic, why should fitness be a priority? Is it even possible right now?
- 35:18 – Speak to that educator who feels exhausted, burning out, and discouraged. What are some simple strategies for that educator to start to improve their fitness and wellness?
- 54:02 – Who are the voices and resources that inspire you in the fitness space?
- 55:34 – How can we connect with you?
Follow These Amazing Panelists on Twitter
- 🔥 Allison Carmichael @Second2Arrow
- 🔥 Chey Cheney @MrCCheney
- 🔥 Lisa Toebben @Teach_n_Boots
- 🔥 Mark Ryan @RunEducator
- 🔥 Nick Mann @TeacherFit_
- 🔥 Pav Wander @PavWander
- 🔥 Tara Martin @TaraMartinEDU
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