222 - Plotting Plots - The Intersection of Reading and Data

Tom Liam Lynch is Director of Education Policy at the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School and Editor-in-Chief of InsideSchools. A former educational technology professor, English teacher, and school district official for the New York City Department of Education, Dr. Lynch led the implementation of a $50M online learning program in over 100 schools called iLearnNYC. He then architected and drove the implementation of WeTeachNYC, a $6.8M digital resource repository, learning environment, and blended learning program for the city’s 80,000 teachers. Dr. Lynch researches the relationship between software theory, literacy, and education reform. He has written dozens of articles and presented the world over on educational technologies, school reform, new literacies, and K-12 computer science.We talk about "computationality" and his website www.plottingplots.com for book lovers who like data. Whether you are an English teacher, professor, student, or run-of-the-mill bibliophile, Plotting Plots can help you explore ways to use data and technology to deepen the joy of reading. The Disrupt Education Podcast is a proud member of The EdUp Experience Podcast Network#rebelteachernetworkCheck out our sponsors belowTrust Based ObservationsWith current methods of teacher evaluations not improving teaching and learning it's time for a change. With a frightening teacher shortage looming, we need teachers to stay and we need to really improve teaching and learning we have to transform the way we observe and evaluate teachers. Trust-Based Observations provides that transformative change. You see, we  understand that first and foremost we're in a people business. And as such, we have to create conditions most conducive to learning. We do that by using the observation process to: Build meaningful differentiated trusting relationships with each teacher; Develop safe spaces where empowered teachers embrace taking risks to grow practice because they know they're supported; Create schoolwide cultures of trust where, as Hattie describes Trust-Based Observations, "Demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action" is the norm.The result: improved teaching and learning and workplaces where teachers want to stay!  Head to www.trustbased.comeLearning PartnersNeed help starting your eLearning courses or training? Get INSTANT access to the FREE MasterClass: “Create and Launch a Successful eLearning Program, Online Course, or Virtual Training” where you will learn the biggest mistake most people make with eLearning, the #1 reason most eLearning programs fail, the 3 Pillars to create extraordinary value for your learners every time, and much more! Hit the link and get instant access to the free MasterClass today —> https://www.e-learningpartners.com/a/2147499455/SH7oznjYspikeviewYou are more than a grade and test score.  Colleges, internships, jobs, any opportunity needs to see that!  Head to www.spikeview.com and build your portfolio for FREE and start heading towards your dreams today!