Empowering Educators: Rethinking Smartphone Policies in the Classroom with Michael B. Horn
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
10/21/24
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In this episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I have an insightful discussion with education expert Michael B. Horn about the complex issue of smartphone bans in schools. Horn, a co-founder, distinguished fellow, and chairman at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, offers a balanced perspective on this hot-button topic.
Our conversation explores:
➡️Effective strategies for implementing smartphone restrictions in schools
➡️The importance of community involvement in decision-making
➡️Potential positive uses of smartphones in educational settings
➡️The impact of smartphone use on student well-being and learning
➡️The need for nuanced, context-specific approaches rather than blanket bans
Horn advocates for empowering educators to make decisions about technology use in their classrooms rather than relying on top-down policy mandates. He also discusses the broader implications of smartphone use among young people and the role of parents in navigating this challenging landscape.
You will leave our conversation with valuable insights on how to grapple with the role of technology in education and young people's lives. You'll also come away with a more nuanced understanding of the smartphone debate and practical considerations for addressing this issue in your communities.
Send me a voice memo or email me at schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com to share your strategies for navigating restrictions and innovations with technology in your home, school, or district.
🌟Episode Mentions:
- Yondr Pouches
- Jonathan Haidt
- Dr. Jean Twenge
- Parentsquare App
- Remind App
- Douglas County School District - Highlands Ranch High School
- St. Lukes
- Duolingo
- Quizlet
- Kahoot
- Sam Bennett - That Workshop Book
- Asking college students when they should have received their first smartphone (in retrospect)
- Wait Until 8th Pledge
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I welcome back Julie Wright, a veteran educator and instructional coach, for an insightful discussion on the role of coaches in data meetings.
Together, we unpack the evolving terms RtI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) and delve into how coaches can use qualitative and quantitative data to enhance their impact.
Julie shares actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, balancing coaching approaches, and ensuring that every student's strengths are at the forefront of educational planning.
Coaches, teachers, and administrators alike will walk away with fresh insights and tools to better support their school communities.
✨Don’t forget to check out my last conversation with Julie, S2 E24: Solving Problems of Practice When It Comes to Our Current RtI Models. Here are Julie’s other recommended resources.
#InstructionalCoaching #RTI #MTSS #DataDrivenTeaching #EducationPodcast #CoachingInEducation #StudentSuccess #CollaborativeTeaching #TeacherSupport #EducationStrategies #StudentCenteredLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #K12Education #InstructionalStrategies #PodcastForEducators #WhatsOurResponse #JulieWright #JulieWrightConsulting
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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How to Organize Coaching Notes: Insights from Matt Renwick
October 28, 2024
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Join instructional coaching expert Matt Renwick as he shares practical strategies for organizing your coaching practice using print and digital notebooks. Drawing from research like the Zeigarnik effect and his extensive experience in education, Matt offers you invaluable insights on:
➡️When to use print vs. digital documentation
➡️Creating effective daily coaching logs
➡️Maintaining teacher trust while taking notes
➡️Providing meaningful post-observation feedback
➡️Managing confidentiality with administrators
➡️Building sustainable documentation systems
Whether you're a new coach struggling with note-taking or a veteran looking to streamline your practice, this episode provides concrete strategies you can implement right away. Matt shares his personal system for using both physical and digital tools to create a "second brain" that helps manage the complexity of instructional coaching.
Perfect for:
⏩Instructional Coaches
⏩Teacher Leaders
⏩Administrators
⏩Professional Learning Specialists
⏩Anyone supporting teacher growth
Don't miss this practical conversation about building effective coaching documentation practices while maintaining trust and confidentiality with teachers.
Mentions:
- The Zeigarnik effect
- Matt’s blog
- Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning (Scientific American - February 21, 2024)
- Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning (NPR - May 11, 2024)
Don’t forget to check out my last conversation with Matt, S2 E33: How to Support Educators Resistant to Change.
Matt’s other recommended resources:
- Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
- The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
- BUJO U - The Bullet Journal Community
Matt’s book and companion resources:
- Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H.: Five Strategies for Supporting Teaching and Learning (Corwin, 2022)
- Asynchronous course
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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