EPISODE · Jul 31, 2019 · 43 MIN
90: Rethink Everything - Stefanie Crawford chats about gamification, knowing you're good enough, and rethinking everything about education.
from Teach Better Talk · host Teach Better Team
Stefanie Crawford chats with us about gamification, knowing that you're good enough, and being okay with asking for help. Stefanie discusses the importance of building a PLN and actually utilizing it, how your role is bigger than your title, and why she is excited for the rethinking of the traditional school model. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/stefaniecrawford Episode Highlights 1:51 - Highlighting podcasts you can use to declutter your head as the new school year approaches Ask Adam and Ryan Show - Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy Teachers on Fire - Tim Cavey TeacherCast - Jeff Bradbury Educational Duct Tape Podcast - Jake Miller Wired Educator - Kelly Croy Teach Me, Teacher - Jacob Chastain In AWE Podcast - Sarah Johnson Aspire - Joshua Stamper OnEducation - Mike Washburn and Glen Irvin The EdTech Guys - David Henderson and Jeff Madlock Easy EdTech - Monica Burns 5:55 - Previewing the episode with Stefanie Crawford 8:49 - Stefanie introduces herself. 11:33 - Stefanie's failure: Not getting the instructional coach job two times before getting it. 18:40 - Stefanie's success: Students that say hi in the halls, or connect with you after they've graduated. Gamifying her district's professional development. 25:00 - What's got Stefanie excited about education right now: People rethinking the idea that we have to sit and listen in order to learn. Rethinking the traditional school model. The stronger focus on restorative justice. 28:15 - Stefanie's advice to teachers: Remember a few things: You are truly not alone. Seek out a good PLN. You are good enough. Don't compare yourself to others. Be you. It's okay to ask for help. 33:08 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 36:19 - A bunch of nonsense about coffee. 40:20 - How to connect with Stefanie.
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