Perhaps the most misused word in education is collaboration. What do we mean when we tell students they will be collaborating? Moreimportantly, what do students do when we tell them they will be collaborating? Join Ayers Institute for Teacher

What I Want My Mentor Teacher to Know

Feb 13th, 2020 15m 23s

Consider how we can maximize the impact of student-teaching experiences by hearing directly from two current teaching candidates.

What I Want My Mentor Teacher to Know

Feb 13th, 2020 15m 22s

Mentor teachers are essential to successful field experiences for pre-service teacher candidates. Real classrooms are important training grounds for future educators. Let’s consider how we can maximize the impact of student-teaching experience

Practical Approaches to Collaborative Learning

Nov 11th, 2019 16m 33s

Consider the true meaning of collaboration in learning and also what students should be doing when we tell them to collaborate.

Practical Approaches to Collaborative Learning

Nov 11th, 2019 16m 32s

Perhaps the most misused word in education is collaboration. What do we mean when we tell students they will be collaborating? More importantly, what do students do when we tell them they will be collaborating? Join Ayers Institute for Teacher

School Budgeting with Students in Mind

Jul 19th, 2019 15m 59s

Examine the process for determining a school's most important needs in order to establish a functional and effective school budget.

School Budgeting with Students in Mind

Jul 19th, 2019 15m 58s

Budgeting is an important element of education leadership, and it can be a daunting task. Examine the process for determining a school's most important needs in order to establish a functional and effective school budget. Practical information

What Teachers Need to Know About Teens & Social Media

May 24th, 2019 19m 32s

Ways to help teachers understand teen use of social media and how to have a positive impact through education and awareness.

What Teachers Need to Know About Teens & Social Media

May 24th, 2019 19m 32s

Social media usage among teens has increased dramatically and most teenagers have a smartphone. Listen to a conversation between Connie White from Woodward Academy in Atlanta, GA, and Julia Osteen of the College of Education at Lipscomb Univer

Using Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Texts that Move Students

Feb 8th, 2019 12m 15s

Students need to see representations of their stories, language, and culture in print in powerful ways.

Using Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Texts that Move Students

Feb 8th, 2019 12m 14s

It’s critical that all students vividly see themselves within literature. All students need to see authentic representation of culture, language, and diverse stories. Listen to Dr. Jeanne Gilliam Fain of the College of Education at Lipscomb Un

Moving Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Texts into the K-8 Classroom

Oct 19th, 2018 14m 32s

Students need to see representations of their stories, language, and culture in print in powerful ways.

Moving Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Texts into the K-8 Classroom

Oct 19th, 2018 14m 32s

What the Best Mentor Teachers Do

Aug 9th, 2018 15m 42s

Creating a positive teaching and learning experience for both mentor teachers and teacher candidates.

What the Best Mentor Teachers Do

Aug 9th, 2018 15m 42s

Mentor teachers are essential to successful classroom field experiences for pre-service candidates. Listen to a conversation between Dr. Junior High and Dr. Emily Medlock of the College of Education at Lipscomb University as they discuss strat

Powerful Interview Questions for Hiring Educators

Jul 11th, 2018 13m 43s

Hiring is a critical component of creating successful teams of teachers and leaders.

Powerful Interview Questions for Hiring Educators

Jul 11th, 2018 13m 42s

What interview questions are helpful in predicting the future performance of an educator within your organization? How can you tell they will be a good fit for your team?Listen to a conversation between Dr. Aimee Wyatt of the Southern Regiona

Hiring High-Quality Educators

Jun 8th, 2018 19m 4s

Great education leaders know how to hire educators who are the best fit for their organization.

Hiring High-Quality Educators

Jun 8th, 2018 19m 4s

Successful schools are created by successful teams. Great leaders know how to attract the best people.Listen to a conversation between Dr. Aimee Wyatt of the Southern Regional Education Board and Dr. Rachael Milligan of the Ayers Institute at