Learning to teach better with Dr. Dorothy White, Professor of Mathematics Education, from the University of Georgia, as we discuss our respective paths to becoming full professors at our institutions of higher learning. This all in an effort to consider our roles and responsibilities in supporting others in learning how Read more…
Learning to teach better with Rick Balkin, Amanda Winburn, Erika Schmit, and Samantha Marie Mendoza as we discuss their book, Counseling Youth: Systemic Issues and Interventions. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop the Amidon Planet Store (to get yourself a t-shirt, hoodie, or coffee cup) or Read more…
Learning to teach better with national debate runner-up and Amidon Planet resident, Noah Amidon, as we discuss lessons learned for better teaching from 3 years of practice, competition, and judging in the world of speech and debate, all culminating with the National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Grand National Tournament and Read more…
Learning to teach better with Katey Arrington, NCSM President-Elect, and Brian Buckhalter, NCSM Awards Chairman, as we replay an episode of the NCSM Learning with Leaders podcast where I, Joel Amidon, was the guest and talked about “Teaching Mathematics as Agape”. This episode is part of the We’re ALL Math Read more…
Learning to teach better with performer, composer, multimedia artist, adventure bicyclist, and storyteller, George Maurer, as he shares lessons learned from his experiences on the piano bench, on the bicycle seat, and teaching kids about embracing the unknown through his Tales from the Bicycle Seat virtual and in-person presentations. Enjoy! Read more…
Learning to teach better with Dr. Jennifer Osuna, Associate Professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education, as we discuss her article, Exploring the Role of Off-Task Activity on Students’ Collaborative Dynamics, from the Journal of Educational Psychology. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop Read more…
Learning to teach better with Andy Weir, the New York Times best-selling author of The Martian, Project Hail Mary, and Artemis. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop the Amidon Planet Store (to get yourself a t-shirt, hoodie, or coffee cup) or the Amidon Planet Book Store to support Read more…
Learning to teach better with Joe Dye as we discuss Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop the Amidon Planet Store (to get yourself a t-shirt, hoodie, or coffee cup) or Read more…
Learning to teach better with Dr. Gary Williams, talent director at Robert Half Management Resources, as we discuss Robert Iger’s book, The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast provider. Links Shop Read more…
Learning to teach better with Kurt Kandler, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The 410 Bridge, which is a Christ-centered, community-initiated development organization. In the episode we discuss Kurt’s new book, If You Really Want To Help: Redefining the War on Poverty. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe via your favorite podcast Read more…