159: Listen first. - Joe Sage chats with us about handling the shift to distance learning, trying new things, and the power of listening first.

Assistant Principal, Joe Sage, chats with us about handling the shift to distance learning, trying new things, and the power of listening first. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/joesage Episode Highlights 8:20 - Shout out to Alex Oris for being awesome on one of our Daily Drop Ins. Follow Alex @MrOrisTech. 10:14 - Previewing the episode with Joe Sage. 16:02 - Joe introduces himself. 18:29 - Discussing how Joe and his team are handling the shift to distance learning during the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. 22:38 - Joe's failure: Parent Groups - trying to create this with other groups. Complaint from a teacher - not present in the building 27:50 - What's keeping Joe excited about education right now: The teachers. 29:30 - Joe's advice for teachers: Try something new.  31:50 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 36:25 - How to connect with Joe. Joe's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Meet, Canva Book: "Teach Better" by Chad Ostrowski, Tiffany Ott, Rae Hughart, and Jeff Gargas. "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo Who to Follow on Social Media: Simon Sinek (@SimonSinek) Shawn Peck (@Shawnpeck6) YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Teaching During COVID 19 (facebook group, 112,000 members) Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Find a student and tell them why they matter (daily). Make a call of the day home(weekly). Reflect (monthly) Best piece of advice you've ever received: Listen first, speak last. Links to Connect With Joe Twitter: @JoeSageFHS Instagram: @JoeSageFHS