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TeachLab with Justin Reich
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TeachLab is a podcast that investigates the art and craft of teaching. There are 3.5 million K-12 teachers in America, and we want to explore how they can become even better at what they do. Hosted by Justin Reich, MIT Professor and director of the MIT Teaching Systems Lab.
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Online Learning in the Age of COVID-19
Apr 10, 2020Tap to summarizeJustin Reich hosts a virtual session with MIT’s Jameel World Education Lab’s (JWEL) to offer practical guidance and strategies for online learning during the coronavirus pandemic. The live audience includes educators from all around the world, and Justin answers their questions and offers his advice on listening to students and faculty, designing learning for challenging times, and prioritizing the needs of marginalized students. “...really think about how you can partner with students and faculty. Coronavirus feels like something that's being done to us. It would be great if our response to the Coronavirus feels something that we do together.”Partner with Students and FacultyIdentify and Support Disadvantaged StudentsConsider Emphasizing Asynchronous over Synchronous LearningStrategically Reduce Learning GoalsHelp Students Form Study GroupsPrioritize Time for Individual ConnectionsPlan for RemediationSpecial thanks to Julia Reynolds-Cuélla, Susan Young and the whole team at the Abdul Latif Jameel World Education for the invitation, and for recording the conversation. Resources and LinksCheck out the full live event and powerpoint Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/age-of-covid/transcript Join our next course on edX!Becoming a More Equitable Educator: Mindsets and Practices Produced by Aimee CorriganMixed by Garrett Beazley Follow Us On:FacebookTwitterYouTube
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Math Teaching During COVID-19 School Closures with Michael Pershan
Mar 19, 2020Tap to summarizeTo support teachers in the midst of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, TeachLab is switching our focus to highlight tools and strategies for effective teaching during this time. Today we talk with Michael Pershan. He is a New York City math teacher at one of the first schools in the country to shut down in the face of COVID-19. At his school, the goal was to transition fully to synchronous distance learning. Michael joins Justin Reich to discuss what we know about online and distance learning, and what's feasible for a math teacher to do.Michael’s experience and challenges in the midst of CoronavirusHow to create a base for kids to keep learningIssues of synchronous online learningAlternative methods of distance learningLooking at the needs of different age groups and those who need extra supportEquity issues around access and technology Strategy and planning in the midst of emergencies About Our Guest: Michael PershanMichael Pershan is an elementary, middle and high school teacher in NYC. Learn more about Micheal on Twitter @mpershan You can read about Michael’s professional history here and check out some of his writing here. Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-pershan/transcript Join our next course on edX!Becoming a More Equitable Educator: Mindsets and Practices Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett BeazleyRecorded by Justin Reich and Michael PershanEdited by Aimee CorriganMixed by Garrett Beazley Follow Us On:FacebookTwitterYouTube
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Milly Arbaje-Thomas
Feb 6, 2020Tap to summarizeMilly Arbaje-Thomas joins Justin Reich to discuss the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), a voluntary school integration program in Boston, Massachusetts. They’ll focus on METCO’s mission, its underlying values, and Milly’s personal experience with the program as a former METCO parent and as its current CEO.Milly’s personal experience with METCOMETCO’s current workRestorative JusticeTeacher Diversity About Our Guest: Milly Arbaje-ThomasMilly Arbaje-Thomas is the CEO of METCO, which is a voluntary school integration program here in Boston. Prior, Milly managed neighborhood antipoverty programs at Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) for 15 years. As Deputy Director of ABCD Field Operations she provided leadership to 14 neighborhood sites and is credited with transforming those sites into integrated, full-service case management organizations serving the low-income community. Additional Resources for Teachers and other Listenershttps://metcoinc.org/ - Learn more about METCOhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I65Ru4ZM9c - WGBH segment on METCO fundinghttps://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/02/18/metco-students-outperforming-those-bps-charter-schools/W4jpFqnOSFxbdvsJu30jXN/story.html - Recent article about METCO performance Transcripthttps://teachlabpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/milly-arbaje-thomas/transcript Join our next course on edX!Becoming a More Equitable Educator: Mindsets and Practices Produced by Aimee Corrigan and Garrett BeazleyEdited by Kate EllisRecorded and Mixed by Garrett BeazleyFilmed by Denez McAdoo Follow Us On:FacebookTwitterYouTube
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Dec 16, 2019Tap to summarizeIntroducing TeachLab with Justin Reich, a new podcast where we investigate the art and craft of teaching. Coming to you in January. Subscribe now!
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