#IAedchat

Dan Butler
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  • EDUCATION

Facilitated by Dan Butler, Nick Duffy, and Andrea Townsley, Iowa Educational Chat (#IAedChat), is a weekly Twitter forum focused on the latest trends in education taking place each Sunday at 8:00 PM CST. This podcast aims to capture the thoughts and highlights shared within the Twitter discussion. On the last Sunday of the month, Dan, Nick, and Andrea host #IAedChat LIVE at 8:00 PM CST which features educational thought leaders through a live video stream. This takes place via Google Hangouts on Air/You Tube Live and is uploaded to the podcast upon completion. Join #IAedchat Sundays at 8:00 PM CST to engage in dialogue about critical issues in education and grow your Personal Learning Network (PLN). For additional information and resources, please visit tinyurl.com/iaedchat

  1. Gaining Traction in the Inconsistency of the 2019 Polar Vortex

    02/18/2019

    Gaining Traction in the Inconsistency of the 2019 Polar Vortex

    Many school districts across the great state of Iowa have missed double digit days, due to the challenging weather. How do you gain consistency or any type of traction during these difficult times? This episode highlights some of the thoughts, reflections, and take-aways from this very important Twitter chat. Check it out and let us know what you think!

    8 min
  2. Social and Emotional Learning

    02/11/2019

    Social and Emotional Learning

    School has become so much more than the "3 Rs." Students are coming to us with heavy needs and it is more important than ever to provide social and emotional support. If we are going to engage students at a high academic level, it is absolutely necessary to engage their hearts while connecting with them on a deep level. Learn about how our followers are addressing the social and emotional needs of their students within this podcast recap.

    8 min
  3. Brad Gustafson

    01/28/2019

    Brad Gustafson

    Andrea and Dan talked with Brad Gustafson in this live show about innovation, collaboration, and doing what is best for students. Brad is the author of the new release, Reclaiming Our Calling. You can find more information about Brad below. Dr. Brad Gustafson is a 2016 National Distinguished Principal, author, and speaker. He is also a National School Boards Association "20 to Watch" educator. Brad's newest book, Reclaiming Our Calling, uses the power of stories to highlight the tension many of us in education are feeling. Brad is a school leader who understands the role the heart, mind, and hope play in the learning process. We’re excited to connect with him tonight! (You can connect with Brad via his website www.BradGustafson.com).

    53 min

  4. 01/21/2019

    Key Components of a Quality MTSS System

    Interventions, progress monitoring, universal instruction...all of these terms are at the center of conversations related to providing a mult-tiered system of support to students. In this podcast, we discuss these terms and other components of a high quality MTSS system in K-12 settings. There were a number of great ideas, resources, and thoughts shared in tonight's Twitter exchange. You can find everything by visiting tinyurl.com/iaedchat.

    9 min
  5. Best Practices in Bullying and Harassment Prevention

    01/14/2019

    Best Practices in Bullying and Harassment Prevention

    The #IAedchat team tackled a difficult, but necessary conversation in this podcast. How do we address cyber-bullying, how do we promote upstanders, and what is the difference between bullying and peer conflict? We answer these questions and more in this mini-podcast.

    8 min
  6. Goals and Aspirations for 2019

    01/07/2019

    Goals and Aspirations for 2019

    In this episode, we discussed goals, aspirations, and dreams for the new year. What's working and what should we keep doing in 2019? What's broken and needs to be adjusted? We discuss all of this and more in this show.

    7 min
  7. Supporting At-Risk Students

    12/10/2018

    Supporting At-Risk Students

    What does at-risk mean to you as an educator? Our students are showing up at the doors of school with a variety of academic, social, and emotional needs. How do you go about meeting these needs? This podcast dives into these questions and more.

    7 min
  8. Educational Debates Part 2

    12/03/2018

    Educational Debates Part 2

    We brought back the educational debates in this episode, as we discussed extra credit, cursive writing, the Pledge of Allegiance, Social Media, and other hot topics. There were some heated conversations and ideas that you will not want to miss!

    7 min
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About

Facilitated by Dan Butler, Nick Duffy, and Andrea Townsley, Iowa Educational Chat (#IAedChat), is a weekly Twitter forum focused on the latest trends in education taking place each Sunday at 8:00 PM CST. This podcast aims to capture the thoughts and highlights shared within the Twitter discussion. On the last Sunday of the month, Dan, Nick, and Andrea host #IAedChat LIVE at 8:00 PM CST which features educational thought leaders through a live video stream. This takes place via Google Hangouts on Air/You Tube Live and is uploaded to the podcast upon completion. Join #IAedchat Sundays at 8:00 PM CST to engage in dialogue about critical issues in education and grow your Personal Learning Network (PLN). For additional information and resources, please visit tinyurl.com/iaedchat

Information

  • Creator
    Dan Butler
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Dan Butler
  • Show Website
    #IAedchat