The Edvocate Podcast https://www.theedadvocate.org/ Discussions of Education’s Past, Present, and Future Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:05:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.3.1 For over 15 years, veteran educator Matthew Lynch has written about and researched the field of education. On “The Edvocate Podcast,” he discusses education trends, issues, and futures. To join him on this journey, click the subscribe button. <br /> Dr. Matthew Lynch false episodic Dr. Matthew Lynch Copyright © 2018 Matthew Lynch. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2018 Matthew Lynch. All rights reserved. podcast Discussions of Education's Past, Present, and Future The Edvocate Podcast https://www.theedadvocate.org/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/The_Edvocate-231.jpg https://www.theedadvocate.org TV-G Richmond, Virginia Richmond, Virginia 1 52b24f4f-40a6-5524-9cb3-2e392bc9c591 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 16: The Three Gates of Speech https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-16-the-three-gates-of-speech/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:49:29 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=29467 In today's episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we will discuss how using the three gates of speech can help us better communicate with our students. In today’s episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we will discuss how using the three gates of speech can help us better communicate with our students.

]]> In today's episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we will discuss how using the three gates of speech can help us better communicate with our students. In today's episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we will discuss how using the three gates of speech can help us better communicate with our students. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 7:44 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 15: How to Deal With a Difficult Principal https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-15-how-to-deal-with-a-difficult-principal/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 04:37:04 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=29465 In this episode, we will discuss strategies that teachers can use to deal with a difficult principal. In this episode, we will discuss strategies that teachers can use to deal with a difficult principal.

]]> In this episode, we will discuss strategies that teachers can use to deal with a difficult principal. In this episode, we will discuss strategies that teachers can use to deal with a difficult principal. Dr. Matthew Lynch 1 1 full false 14:28 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 14: The Danger of Prejudging Your Students https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-14-the-danger-of-prejudging-your-students/ Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:37:21 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=29462 In this episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we discuss the dangers of prejudging your students. In this episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we discuss the dangers of prejudging your students.

]]> In this episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we discuss the dangers of prejudging your students. In this episode of The Edvocate Podcast, we discuss the dangers of prejudging your students. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 14:11 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 13: How I Avoid Burning Out https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-13-how-i-avoid-burning-out/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:42:50 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=26469 In this episode, I give teachers some tips on how they can avoid burning out. I accomplish this by discussing my self-care regimen, and challenging teachers to develop their on. In this episode, I give teachers some tips on how they can avoid burning out. I accomplish this by discussing my self-care regimen, and challenging teachers to develop their on.

]]> In this episode, I give teachers some tips on how they can avoid burning out. I accomplish this by discussing my self-care regimen, and challenging teachers to develop their on. In this episode, I give teachers some tips on how they can avoid burning out. I accomplish this by discussing my self-care regimen, and challenging teachers to develop their on. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 11:23 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 12: Ways That Digital Age Teachers Ensure Productivity https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-12-ways-that-digital-age-teachers-ensure-productivity/ Wed, 08 May 2019 01:43:09 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25989 The life of a teacher is busy, and there never seem to be enough hours in a day. However, smart teachers offset this by working smarter and not harder. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers ensure productivity The life of a teacher is busy, and there never seem to be enough hours in a day. However, smart teachers offset this by working smarter and not harder. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers ensure productivity

]]> The life of a teacher is busy, and there never seem to be enough hours in a day. However, smart teachers offset this by working smarter and not harder. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers ensure productivity The life of a teacher is busy, and there never seem to be enough hours in a day. However, smart teachers offset this by working smarter and not harder. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers ensure productivity Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 10:11 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 11: Ways That Digital Age Teachers Model Digital Literacy and Leadership https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-11-ways-that-digital-age-teachers-model-digital-literacy-and-leadership/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:44:19 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25988 In this technology-immersed world, students need to know how to navigate the digital environment safely. From discerning real news from propaganda to managing their reputation online, so much of their future is dependent on possessing digital literacy skills. Teachers have to step up to the plate and integrate digital literacy into the curriculum and model it through their actions. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers model digital literacy and leadership. In this technology-immersed world, students need to know how to navigate the digital environment safely. From discerning real news from propaganda to managing their reputation online, so much of their future is dependent on possessing digital literacy skills. Teachers have to step up to the plate and integrate digital literacy into the curriculum and model it through their actions. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers model digital literacy and leadership.

]]> In this technology-immersed world, students need to know how to navigate the digital environment safely. From discerning real news from propaganda to managing their reputation online, so much of their future is dependent on possessing digital literacy ... In this technology-immersed world, students need to know how to navigate the digital environment safely. From discerning real news from propaganda to managing their reputation online, so much of their future is dependent on possessing digital literacy skills. Teachers have to step up to the plate and integrate digital literacy into the curriculum and model it through their actions. In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers model digital literacy and leadership. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 8:44 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 10: Ways That Digital Age Teachers Sharpen Their Skills https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-10-ways-that-digital-age-teachers-sharpen-their-skills/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:26:24 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25986 Since the advent of edtech, the educational system has changed exponentially with each passing year. To keep up, teachers must continue to hone their skills and adapt to new technologies and policies. In this episode; we will discuss ways that digital age teachers sharpen their skills. Since the advent of edtech, the educational system has changed exponentially with each passing year. To keep up, teachers must continue to hone their skills and adapt to new technologies and policies. In this episode; we will discuss ways that digital age teachers sharpen their skills.

]]> Since the advent of edtech, the educational system has changed exponentially with each passing year. To keep up, teachers must continue to hone their skills and adapt to new technologies and policies. In this episode; we will discuss ways that digital ... Since the advent of edtech, the educational system has changed exponentially with each passing year. To keep up, teachers must continue to hone their skills and adapt to new technologies and policies. In this episode; we will discuss ways that digital age teachers sharpen their skills. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 7:34 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 9: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Their Colleagues https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-9-how-digital-age-teachers-can-win-over-their-colleagues/ Tue, 18 Dec 2018 14:51:37 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25984 Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team are your peers, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase peer engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers win over their colleagues. Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team are your peers, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase peer engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers win over their colleagues.

]]> Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team are your peers, as teachers know all so well. So, Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team are your peers, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase peer engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers win over their colleagues. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 8:59 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 8: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Students https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-8-how-digital-age-teachers-can-win-over-students/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:48:22 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25981 Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. Students themselves are at the center of this collaborative team, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase student engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers win over their students. Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. Students themselves are at the center of this collaborative team, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase student engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers win over their students.

]]> Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. Students themselves are at the center of this collaborative team, as teachers know all so well. So, Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. Students themselves are at the center of this collaborative team, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase student engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss ways that digital age teachers win over their students. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 8:37 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 7: How Digital Age Teachers Can Win Over Parents https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-7-how-digital-age-teachers-can-win-over-parents/ Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:00:03 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25979 Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase parental engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss 7 ways that digital age teachers win over parents. Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase parental engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss 7 ways that digital age teachers win over parents.

]]> Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, as teachers know all so well. So, Education is a collaborative process, as it takes many stakeholders working in unison to help students succeed academically. One of the most integral parts of this collaborative team is parents, as teachers know all so well. So, if you are a teacher struggling to increase parental engagement, how do you fix this issue? In this episode, we will discuss 7 ways that digital age teachers win over parents. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 9:54 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 6: 8 Ways That Digital Age Teachers Avoid Burning Out https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-6-8-ways-that-digital-age-teachers-avoid-burning-out/ Sun, 14 Oct 2018 00:07:56 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25966 Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of students have qualified teachers, we must nip this phenomenon in the bud. In this episode, we will discuss 8 ways that digital age teachers avoid burning out. Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of students have qualified teachers, we must nip this phenomenon in the bud. In this episode, we will discuss 8 ways that digital age teachers avoid burning out.

]]> Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of students have qualified teachers, we must nip this phenomenon in the bud. In this episode, Being a teacher is a tough job. So much so, many new teachers end up leaving the field within their first three years. To ensure that the next generation of students have qualified teachers, we must nip this phenomenon in the bud. In this episode, we will discuss 8 ways that digital age teachers avoid burning out. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 8:59 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 5: The Archetype of a Great Teacher https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-5-the-archetype-of-a-great-teacher/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:53:07 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25961 One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Minor, and listing the attributes that made her the archetype of a great teacher.   One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Minor, and listing the attributes that made her the archetype of a great teacher.

 

]]> One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Minor, and listing the attributes that made her the archetype of a great teacher. -   One of the questions that I am frequently asked is, what does a good teacher look like? I respond by mentioning my 10th-grade Biology teacher, Mrs. Minor, and listing the attributes that made her the archetype of a great teacher.<br /> <br />   Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 10:24 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 4: How to Create a Culturally Responsive Classroom https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-4-how-to-create-a-culturally-responsive-classroom/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 04:25:03 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25910 Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds of your students while also using diversity as an asset. If you you listen to this episode of the podcast, and take my advice, you will have a culturally responsive classroom in no time. References Culturally responsive teaching is a theory of instruction that was developed by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings and has been written about by many other scholars since then. To read more of her work on culturally responsive teaching and other topics, click here to visit her Amazon.com page. Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds of your students while also using diversity as an asset. If you you listen to this episode of the podcast, and take my advice, you will have a culturally responsive classroom in no time.

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Culturally responsive teaching is a theory of instruction that was developed by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings and has been written about by many other scholars since then. To read more of her work on culturally responsive teaching and other topics, click here to visit her Amazon.com page.

]]> Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds of your students while also using diversity as an asset. Building a culturally responsive classroom is hard. To help you along your journey, here is your guide to exploring and respecting the cultural backgrounds of your students while also using diversity as an asset. If you you listen to this episode of the podcast, and take my advice, you will have a culturally responsive classroom in no time.<br /> <br /> References<br /> <br /> Culturally responsive teaching is a theory of instruction that was developed by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings and has been written about by many other scholars since then. To read more of her work on culturally responsive teaching and other topics, click here to visit her Amazon.com page. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 10:22 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 3: Why Teacher Shortages Occur https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-3-why-teacher-shortages-occur/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 11:56:55 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25908 It seems that every year around this time, school districts around the country report not being able to fill all of their open teacher vacancies. Why do these cyclical teacher shortages occur? In this episode of the podcast, we will explore this topic in-depth. It seems that every year around this time, school districts around the country report not being able to fill all of their open teacher vacancies. Why do these cyclical teacher shortages occur? In this episode of the podcast, we will explore this topic in-depth.

]]> It seems that every year around this time, school districts around the country report not being able to fill all of their open teacher vacancies. Why do these cyclical teacher shortages occur? In this episode of the podcast, It seems that every year around this time, school districts around the country report not being able to fill all of their open teacher vacancies. Why do these cyclical teacher shortages occur? In this episode of the podcast, we will explore this topic in-depth. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 8:25 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 2: How Edtech Companies Should Start the New School Year https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-2-how-edtech-companies-should-start-the-new-school-year/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:59:28 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25615 As summer reaches its peak, and fall gears up to make its arrival, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are all preparing for the beginning of a new academic year. So many gains were made last year, and they are eager to build upon that success. When we talk about education stakeholders who are concerned with starting the school year off right, we rarely, if ever, talk about edtech companies. They too are an integral part of the school community, as they provide a valuable service. So how do edtech companies stay on their “A” games to begin the new school year? Not to worry, we have you covered. Hello, my name is Dr. Matthew Lynch and welcome to the second episode of The Edvocate Podcast. Today, we will discuss back to school tips that will help your edtech company get off to a running start and sustain that momentum until summer break comes around again. As summer reaches its peak, and fall gears up to make its arrival, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are all preparing for the beginning of a new academic year. So many gains were made last year, and they are eager to build upon that success. When we talk about education stakeholders who are concerned with starting the school year off right, we rarely, if ever, talk about edtech companies. They too are an integral part of the school community, as they provide a valuable service.

So how do edtech companies stay on their “A” games to begin the new school year? Not to worry, we have you covered.

Hello, my name is Dr. Matthew Lynch and welcome to the second episode of The Edvocate Podcast. Today, we will discuss back to school tips that will help your edtech company get off to a running start and sustain that momentum until summer break comes around again.

]]> As summer reaches its peak, and fall gears up to make its arrival, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are all preparing for the beginning of a new academic year. So many gains were made last year, As summer reaches its peak, and fall gears up to make its arrival, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are all preparing for the beginning of a new academic year. So many gains were made last year, and they are eager to build upon that success. When we talk about education stakeholders who are concerned with starting the school year off right, we rarely, if ever, talk about edtech companies. They too are an integral part of the school community, as they provide a valuable service.<br /> <br /> So how do edtech companies stay on their “A” games to begin the new school year? Not to worry, we have you covered.<br /> <br /> Hello, my name is Dr. Matthew Lynch and welcome to the second episode of The Edvocate Podcast. Today, we will discuss back to school tips that will help your edtech company get off to a running start and sustain that momentum until summer break comes around again. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 8:42 The Edvocate Podcast, Episode 1: 8 Attributes of Successful Digital Age Teachers https://www.theedadvocate.org/the-edvocate-podcast-episode-1-attributes-of-successful-digital-age-teachers/ Sun, 26 Aug 2018 13:34:19 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25613 Regardless of where you go in the world, teachers are the backbone of the education system. Without quality teachers, school districts cannot provide students with the skills that they need to be successful academically. Without teachers, the next generation will not be able to compete in the global economy. These are sureties, and you will find few people who would disagree. If you have been studying the field of education closely, as we have, you know that it is undergoing a metamorphosis. Students no longer respond to the teacher-centered pedagogy that our forefathers did. No, today's students are immersed in a technologically advanced world and possess attention spans that last only a few seconds. Because of this, today's teacher needs to add a new skill set to their repertoire to be successful. In this today’s podcast, we will discuss the 8 key attributes that successful digital age teachers possess. Regardless of where you go in the world, teachers are the backbone of the education system. Without quality teachers, school districts cannot provide students with the skills that they need to be successful academically. Without teachers, the next generation will not be able to compete in the global economy. These are sureties, and you will find few people who would disagree.

If you have been studying the field of education closely, as we have, you know that it is undergoing a metamorphosis. Students no longer respond to the teacher-centered pedagogy that our forefathers did. No, today’s students are immersed in a technologically advanced world and possess attention spans that last only a few seconds.

Because of this, today’s teacher needs to add a new skill set to their repertoire to be successful. In this today’s podcast, we will discuss the 8 key attributes that successful digital age teachers possess.

]]> Regardless of where you go in the world, teachers are the backbone of the education system. Without quality teachers, school districts cannot provide students with the skills that they need to be successful academically. Without teachers, Regardless of where you go in the world, teachers are the backbone of the education system. Without quality teachers, school districts cannot provide students with the skills that they need to be successful academically. Without teachers, the next generation will not be able to compete in the global economy. These are sureties, and you will find few people who would disagree.<br /> <br /> If you have been studying the field of education closely, as we have, you know that it is undergoing a metamorphosis. Students no longer respond to the teacher-centered pedagogy that our forefathers did. No, today's students are immersed in a technologically advanced world and possess attention spans that last only a few seconds.<br /> <br /> Because of this, today's teacher needs to add a new skill set to their repertoire to be successful. In this today’s podcast, we will discuss the 8 key attributes that successful digital age teachers possess. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 29:53 Introducing The Edvocate Podcast https://www.theedadvocate.org/introducing-the-edvocate-podcast/ Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:07:45 +0000 https://www.theedadvocate.org/?p=25475 For over 15 years, veteran educator Matthew Lynch has written about and researched the field of education. On “The Edvocate Podcast,” he discusses education trends, issues, and futures. To join him on this journey, click the subscribe button so you can be alerted when the first episode goes live. For over 15 years, veteran educator Matthew Lynch has written about and researched the field of education. On “The Edvocate Podcast,” he discusses education trends, issues, and futures. To join him on this journey, click the subscribe button so you can be alerted when the first episode goes live.

]]> For over 15 years, veteran educator Matthew Lynch has written about and researched the field of education. On “The Edvocate Podcast,” he discusses education trends, issues, and futures. To join him on this journey, For over 15 years, veteran educator Matthew Lynch has written about and researched the field of education. On “The Edvocate Podcast,” he discusses education trends, issues, and futures. To join him on this journey, click the subscribe button so you can be alerted when the first episode goes live. Dr. Matthew Lynch full false 1:39