135: The Best and Brightest Teachers

135: The Best and Brightest Teachers

Author: Mark Barnes February 12, 2019 Duration: 10:20
Florida is considering bonus pay for the "best and brightest teachers," but who are they? According to one plan, they are the teachers whose students perform well on standardized tests. This is a flawed system, for many reasons. Is there a better way to identify the "best and brightest?" Mark Barnes went to the Hack Learning audience for answers. If you think bonus pay for educators is a good idea, forget test scores, and consider this hacky plan instead.

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Mark Barnes hosts Hack Learning, a podcast built on the idea that the most impactful changes in education often come from simple, actionable shifts. This isn't about theoretical debates; it's a toolbox of practical strategies for educators, school leaders, and parents who are ready to rethink the status quo. Each episode tackles a specific, real-world challenge, breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps you can apply immediately. You'll hear concrete methods for revitalizing classroom engagement, transforming assessment to truly measure learning, and cutting through the administrative noise to focus on what matters. The conversations explore how to leverage technology meaningfully, not just for its own sake, and how to create environments where even the most hesitant student finds a path forward. From reimagining homework and fostering a genuine love of reading to streamlining leadership and crafting effective communication, this podcast delivers concise, proven hacks. It’s for anyone who believes that better practices lead to better outcomes and wants to translate that belief into daily action. Tune in for straightforward, no-jargon insights that make improvement feel not only possible but achievable.
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105: The World Really Is Different - Hack Learning Uncut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:46
For parents and teachers, the old, "Back-in-my-day" mentality no longer works, because, as Kimberley Moran writes in Hacking Parenthood, The World Really Is Different. In this special Friday edition of Hack Learning Uncu…
104: Teach Kids to Debate, not to Diss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:39
Love him or hate him President Donald Trump isn't the best example for kids, when it comes to debating issues on social media. In this non-political episode, Mark Barnes shares an excerpt from Shelly Terrell's book, Hack…
103: When teachers ask for the finger - Hack Learning Uncut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:14
EduHacker Mark Barnes explains the problem with rewards, gestures, and asking kids to give you the finger, when attempting to effectively "manage" students. Of course, he's got a hack for that.
102: How Mission-Minded Learning Makes the World a Better Place [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:57
Mark talks about the power of mission-minded learning with NAPW Woman of the Year, renowned EdTech presenter, and author of Hacking Digital Learning Strategies Shelly Sanchez Terrell.Learn more about EdTEch Missions at h…
101: Teacher Dress Unraveled - Hack Learning Uncut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:14
A recent #HackLearning chat sparked some hot debate about appropriate teacher dress and engaging with students outside of class. Mark has opinions, and he's sharing in another Uncut episode.See the Twitter chat archive a…
100: Hacking the Why - Hack Learning Uncut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:33
In Episode 100, Mark reflects on century's worth of podcasts, asking Why he produces the show. Find out the "Why" and ask yourself why you do what you do.Share your thoughts at #HackLearning on Twitter and on the Hack Le…
99: How Mantras reduce the stress of parenting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:45
Hacking Parenthood author Kimberley Moran explains how mantras were created thousands of years ago by people in ancient India who understood that sound is a pathway to reaching enlightenment and they became sound formula…
98: What is your inspirational story? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:51
With so much tragedy in the world, we need inspirational stories to ease the stress. Mark shares his favorite inspirational teaching story and puts a Hack Learning spin on it, providing some right-now solutions for teach…
96: Forget Politics and Teach Tolerance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:35
What happened in Charlottesville, Virginia should not be politicized, says Hack Learning creator Mark Barnes. Many people have made this despicable event about the president and what he said in the aftermath of violent p…