Stefanie Crawford chats with us about gamification, knowing that you’re good enough, and being okay with asking for help.

Stefanie discusses the importance of building a PLN and actually utilizing it, how your role is bigger than your title, and why she is excited for the rethinking of the traditional school model.

Episode Highlights

• 1:51 – Highlighting podcasts you can use to declutter your head as the new school year  approaches
  • Ask Adam and Ryan Show – Adam Welcome and Ryan Sheehy
  • Teachers on Fire – Tim Cavey
  • TeacherCast – Jeff Bradbury
  • Educational Duct Tape Podcast – Jake Miller
  • Wired Educator – Kelly Croy
  • Teach Me, Teacher – Jacob Chastain
  • In AWE Podcast – Sarah Johnson
  • Aspire – Joshua Stamper 
  • OnEducation – Mike Washburn and Glen Irvin
  • The EdTech Guys – David Henderson and Jeff Madlock
  • Easy EdTech – Monica  Burns
• 5:55 – Previewing the episode with Stefanie Crawford
• 8:49 – Stefanie introduces herself.
• 11:33  – Stefanie’s failure: Not getting the instructional coach job two times before getting it.
• 18:40 – Stefanie’s success: Students that say hi in the halls, or connect with you after they’ve graduated. Gamifying her district’s professional development.
• 25:00 – What’s got Stefanie excited about education right now: People rethinking the idea that we have to sit and listen in order to learn. Rethinking the traditional school model.  The stronger focus on restorative justice.
• 28:15 – Stefanie’s advice to teachers: Remember a few things:
  • You are truly not alone. Seek out a good PLN.
  • You are good enough. Don’t compare yourself to others. Be you.
  • It’s okay to ask for help.
• 33:08 – 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less.
• 36:19 – A bunch of nonsense about coffee.
• 40:20 – How to connect with Stefanie.

Stefanie’s Recommendations

• EdTech Tool: WeVideo
• Book:
  • “The Power of Moments” by Chip Heath
  • “EDrenaline Rush” by John Meehan
  • “Against the Claw” by Shari Randall
  • “The New Assistive Tech” by Christopher Bugaj
• Who to Follow: @SturmDon @hMarrs
• YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Does Twitter count? 😉
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine:  Starting a streak.
• Best piece of advice you’ve ever received:  Don’t get involved in the drama.

Links to Connect With Stefanie

• Website: mrscfordblogs.wordpress.com
• Twitter: @MrsCford_tweets
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/StefanieCrawfordVlogs
• Instagram: @passionateedu

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