Edunators Podcast 4: Talking Special Ed With Our ParaEdunator

6: Why Mark Hates When Teachers Say "In the Real World"

During a previous episode, guest host Jason used the phrase "in the real world...." and the laughed as Mark almost threw his microphone. In this episode, they discuss why that phrase isn't doing teachers any favors with students and we need to stop using it, now. Questions? Feedback? Want to get on the show? Let us know! www.edunators.com Email: markclements@edunators.com Twitter: @MarkClementsEdu @Edunators #Edunators Facebook.com/Edunators

Edunators Podcast 5: Debating Awards Ceremonies

In this episode, Mark and Jason debate award cermonies, including the concept of "participation trophies", growth mindset vs fixed mindset, and the impact that awards have on all of the students who DIDN'T recieve an award. Got feedback for the show? Want to weigh in? Hit us up on Twitter @MarkClementsEdu or email Mark at markclements@edunators.com.

Edunators Podcast 4: Talking Special Ed With Our ParaEdunator

In this episode, Mark sits down with long time friend and "Para Edunator" Jason Rosenstengal to talk Special Education, how he views his job, what "fills his love tank" as a para-professional , what regular education teachers sometimes don't understand, and how School Leaders and Special Education teachers can best show their appreciation for the work that they do with some of our most challenging (and most rewarding) students.

Edunators Podcast Episode 3 - The Super F

In this episode, Mark breaks down the problems with using "zeroes" (0%) on the 100 point scale, including its distortion of achievement data, its unreliability, and its negative impact on student moral and effort.

Edunators Podcast Episode 2 - Parable of the Untrained Sub

What would happen if we placed a kind-hearted adult, with no educational training, in your classroom for an extended period of time? How would they teach? How would they grade? How would they manage the classroom? And why do so many highly trained, educated teachers insist on teaching the same way when they know better? When we know better, we must do better for our students! Let's talk about how.