BAM Education Radio Network

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This conversation does not treat AI in writing as a simple yes-or-no issue. Instead, it wrestles with the tension many teachers are feeling right now: how do we protect foundational writing skills while also acknowledging that AI is not going away? @JSerravallo @MelanieMeehan1 @T_F_Berger @BAMRadioNetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/second-t…

Retrieval isn’t just about remembering. It’s about building understanding and confidence over time. I feel like our conversation connects those pieces. @smorrisey @effortfuleduktr @bamradionetwork @SciInTheMaking bamradionetwork.com/track/unlockin…

It’s May, and many classrooms start to feel different as students become louder, attention spans shrink, and everyone in the room feels the weight of a long school year. If your class has felt harder to settle lately, this conversation is a reminder that even experienced teachers go through it too. Great suggestions here for teachers of all ages. @dalorleon @mrs_frommert @EmilyAPaschall @Mr100Teacher @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/34-grade…

Rereading notes feels productive. It feels like learning. But it doesn’t prove students actually know anything. Retrieval does. This conversation digs into why that matters. @smorrisey @effortfuleduktr @bamradionetwork @SciInTheMaking bamradionetwork.com/track/unlockin…

We talk a lot about teacher autonomy. But in K–12 it is not unlimited. Where that line is matters more than ever right now. This discussion takes on this tricky topic and how to handle it. @rickwormeli2 @rpondiscio @mellyteaches @bamradionetwork @curriculumblog bamradionetwork.com/track/navigati…

The positive multiplier effect of spending just a few minutes on basic math facts each day is unlike anything I’ve seen in my 28 years in education. It’s incredible. Listen as we dig into why this practice matters so much. @brian_poncy @rastokke @StamStam193 @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/unlockin…

Mini whiteboards aren’t just for engagement. They’re one of the fastest ways to see what every student is thinking in real time. We got into how to use them well in this conversation. @AmberBHaven @AndrewWatsonTTB @SoLInTheWild @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/maximizi…

Retention isn’t just about pay. It’s about support, autonomy, and feeling valued as a professional. This panel shares real strategies that are making a difference. Click the link below to listen to the discussion. @AASAHQ @larawadem @BAMRadioNetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/the-publ…

One idea that stood out is that learning needs friction. Not everything should be optimized or automated. Some struggle is part of understanding. This conversation makes that case in a really practical way. @CFKurban @hcrompton @lkolb @punyamishra @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/cheating…

The shift from “we adopted it” to “it’s working for our students” is everything. That requires practice, feedback, and time. There are some clear takeaways here that can actually guide that shift. @mjanatovich @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/putting-…

Confidence doesn’t come from hype. It comes from knowing something and being able to do it. I have learned more this year than any year teaching that the best way I can build a student's confidence and self-esteem is by helping them attain knowledge and skills. This year has been a real eye opener for me. @eanie0597_2 @StamStam193 @mrzachg @MmeLockhartLDS @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/why-thes…

Allowing students to use AI to help them with their writing is tricky for me because I have noticed a decline in my own writing skills since I began using AI. At the same time, I want my students to learn how to take advantage of AI tools that may be able to help them navigate the writing process today and in the future. I am not yet convinced that allowing them to use AI while writing is a good idea but I am always open to having my mind changed. Click the link below to hear this topic discussed in detail from various viewpoints and perspectives. @MelanieMeehan1 @T_F_Berger @JonHarper70bd @BAMRadioNetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/second-t…

James Floman brought up something in this discussion that I have surprisingly never thought about. He suggests that before we begin to teach students various mindfulness strategies, we should practice and become comfortable with them ourselves. Listen as he explains further. @Ben_SpringerUT @Rlamourelle @bamradionetwork @rulerapproach bamradionetwork.com/track/helping-…

I don't how many times in the past I convinced myself that I had learned something simply because "I knew my notes well." In this discussion I learned why I had been going about it all wrong. @smorrisey @effortfuleduktr @bamradionetwork @SciInTheMaking bamradionetwork.com/track/unlockin…

I love mini whiteboards and probably use them too much, truth be told. This is why I appreciated the part of this discussion that took on when not to use them. Click the link below to listen. @AmberBHaven @AndrewWatsonTTB @SoLInTheWild @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/maximizi…

The thought of creating policies and procedures can be daunting with AI changing so quickly. This discussion alleviates some of that worry by explaining how we can start with what already exists. @Haebig @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/simple-w…

The most honest moment in this conversation: We don’t fully understand what’s coming. And that means we need humility, not certainty. I love how this group thinks so deeply on this topic. @CFKurban @hcrompton @lkolb @punyamishra @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/what-if-…

You can’t always see cognitive overload. Sometimes students are quiet, compliant, even successful. But the real test is what they remember later. I found this helpful. @AndrewWatsonTTB @mrzachg @laurapatranella @DylanWiliam @StamStam193 @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/how-a-de…

Mini whiteboards won’t fix instruction on their own. But they can make student thinking visible. And that’s a powerful place to start. @AmberBHaven @AndrewWatsonTTB @SoLInTheWild @bamradionetwork bamradionetwork.com/track/maximizi…