Skull and Crossbones Stories: Dave Burgess and the Odyssey of Teaching

Elijah CarbajalShut Up and Teach

On this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with a man who has had a tremendous impact on my teaching philosophies and practices: Dave Burgess. Dave Burgess has been making a huge impact in the world of education for over 10 years. His book Teach Like a Pirate (a New York Times Best Seller) has influenced educators all around the world, … Read More

Kids Do Better When They Are Engaged

Bobbie FrenchBlog, Differentiate Better, Engage Better, Lead Better, Lesson Plan Better

TL;DR: Everyone wants to be engaged. What are some hooks you use in lessons to capture kids’ attention? Use the ATLAS strategy to think about engagement—attention, transition, lesson, activity, and summation. Engagement Engagement! We can’t get away from it. This is only the 3rd post of my new series—Kids Do Better When…and I’m already talking about engagement again. Do you … Read More

The Importance Of Engaging Students And Creating Learning Experiences With Dave Burgess

Kyle HillXhausted Educators Podcast

Dave Burgess, the author of the highly influential book, Teach Like A Pirate and the President of DBC Inc publishing company, joins the show to discuss student engagement, providing experiences, and even how to “burn down” the building with enthusiasm. We also thank Dave over and over for his impactful work in education for well beyond a decade! *Connect with … Read More

28: Make Learning Magical – Tisha Richmond shares her journey from a burnt out educator, to author and innovator.

Teach Better TeamTeach Better Talk Podcast

Episode 28 - Teach Better Talk Podcast

21 year veteran teacher, and author of “Make Learning Magical,” Tisha Richmond, shares her journey from being a burnt out educator, to becoming an innovative leader and published author. Tisha chats with us about working with other teachers to create sparks of innovation, how her book came to be, what her dream title is, and why we need to just … Read More