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For our Season 2 finale, we feature Barbara Bray, who recently released her new book, Define Your WHY.  From Barbara's website (barbarabray.net): <p>About Barbara <p>Barbara is a Creative Learning Strategist who believes that anyone at any age can learn and that everyone has a WHY. She works with schools, districts, individuals, businesses, and non-profit agencies around the world. Her dream has been to create an online place that was safe and secure with all the tools and resources all in one place. She did it with My eCoach as early as 1999 — way before there were blogs, wikis, Twitter or Facebook. Barbara is what you call a “Digital Pioneer.” She coined and trademarked the phrase “Making Learning Personal” in 2000 and trademarked it in 2002. Barbara founded Personalize Learning in 2012 with Kathleen McClaskey. After several years and two books later, they decided to do what they do best. Barbara is now doing keynotes, strategic planning, presentations, playshops, webinars, interviews all over the world along with hosting her podcast, and is writing her new book, Define Your WHY to expand on her keynotes and presentations about the WHY. <p>Barbara is a teacher, writer, disruptor, risk-taker, instructional designer, connector, and visionary. People call her a “change-maker.” Whenever anyone told Barbara she couldn’t do something, she took it more like a challenge. <p>Barbara co-authored two books on personalized learning: Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. She wrote a regular column on professional development for OnCUE (CUE) for over 17 years and continues to blog on this site and writes chapters in books, articles, and as guest posts on other blogs. She works tirelessly to find and research new tools and methods that help educators create learner-centered environments and to find their purpose. Now with multiple opportunities to network using social media and join various online communities, teachers and learners are confused. Barbara makes it her job to determine what is authentic, valid, cost-effective, safe, user-friendly, and relevant for her clients. She is relentlessly researching how to personalize the learning so learners of all ages can develop their passions so they discover their WHY so they can live and learn on purpose. <p>Follow Barbara Facebook (barbara.bray) Twitter (bbray27) Linked In (barbarabray) Google+ (barbarabray) Pinterest Boards (bbray27) Skype (barbarabray48) Voxer (barbarabray48) Instagram (bbray27) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded December 1, 2019.  Moderator: Shilpi Mahajan (@fablefy) | Panelists: Rachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) Katie McNamara (@KatieJMcNamara) David Lockett (@davidjlockett) Laura Steinbrink (@SteinbrinkLaura) Juli Ross-Kleinmann (@JBR_Kleinmann) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded June 2, 2019.  Moderator: Shilpi Mahajan (@fablefy) | Panelists: Dr. Amy Heger (@dramyheger), LaTezeon Humphrey-Balentine (@LHBLovesEdu), Mandy Froehlich (@MandyFroehlichEDU), Elizabeth Merce (@EMercedLearning) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded September 1, 2019.  Moderators: Jaime Donally (@JaimeDonally) & Rachelle Dene Poth (@RDene915)  | Panelists: David Lockett (@davidjlockett), Denise Wright (@denisecwright), Marlon Moore (@youth_miami), and Katie McNamara (@KatieJMcNamara) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded September 15, 2019.  Moderator: Dr. Jacie Maslyk (@DrJacieMaslyk) | Panelists: Dr. Dave Schmittou (@daveschmittou), Mario Christiner (@mpchristiner), Dr. Amy Heger (@Dramyheger), Dee Lanier (@deelanier), Paul Shircliff (@shirky17), David Lockett (@DavidJLockett), Denise Wright (@DenisecWright) | Book mentioned: Unlock Creativity --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded January 5, 2020.  Moderator: Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) | Panelists: David Lockett (@DavidJLockett),  Nancye Blair Black (@NancyeBlackEdu), Denise Wright (@DenisecWright), Mark Gerl (@mark_gerl), Tara Linney (@TaraLinney) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded August 11, 2019.  Moderator: Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) | Panelists: David Lockett (@DavidJLockett),  Nancye Blair Black (@NancyeBlackEdu), Denise Wright (@DenisecWright) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded August 11, 2019.  Moderator: Rachelle Dene Poth (@rdene915) | Panelists: Mario Christiner (@mpchristiner), Julie Daniel Davis (@juliedavisedu), David Lockett (@DavidJLockett), Jaime Donally (@jaimedonally), Nancye Blair Black (@NancyeBlackEdu), Steven Jones (@mrjonesteaches), Mark Gerl (@mark_gerl), Dr. Michael Harves (@Doctor_Harves) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded October 13, 2019.  Moderator: Martine Brown | Panelists: Rebecca Gibboney & Erin Kiger | Book mentioned: 21 Lessons in Tech Integration Coaching --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded November 3, 2019.  Moderator: Kristen Koppers | Panelists: Dr. Dave Schmittou & Valerie Sousa | Book mentioned: Differentiated Instruction in the Teaching Profession by Kristen Koppers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Check out our panel discussing the moment they fell in love with education.  Recorded 2015 and moderated by Dr. Dorian L. Roberts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

In this episode, a phenomenal panel of educators discussed social-emotional learning.  Check out this fantastic conversation, facilitated by Shilpi Mahajan (@fablefy). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Not enough hours in the day?  Check out the tips from this fantastic panel of educators, recorded in 2015, that can help you save your time and your sanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Join us as our amazing panel debates the pros and cons of paid resources in education. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

In this video, recorded in 2015, our panel discusses overcoming roadblocks in education. Join us as we revisit this awesome conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Join us as we chat with Shane Lawrence, the phenomenal educator behind @theedpodcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Come revisit this 2015 conversation with us about adjusting to new roles.  As a new school year approaches, how can we get ready? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Check out this EduMatch rewind about collaborating with colleagues from 2015! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded on 8/2/2015 Moderators:Tammy Neil (@TG_Neil)Google Certified Trainer, AP-CSP, #FLedChat #RuralEdChat #edusnap16 #recipes4ed http://quantumowl.com Stephan Hughes (@defstef98)Learning Innovation Specialist; Co-founder and moderator of the #nt2t chat, Blogger, ELT Lecturer; Translator. Panelists:Zena Brown (@zlbrownschools)@ksuiteach, #AppleTeacher, #SeesawAmbassador, #FlipgridCertified, @Participarte Peer Mentor, #gaetc2015rewind, #GaETCRewind17, #GaETCRewind18 Check out: Journey to the Y in You by Dene Gainey The Teacher’s Journey by Brian Costello The Fire Within by Mandy Froehlich EduMagic by Sam Fecich DivergentEDU by Mandy Froehlich Daddy’s Favorites by Elissa Joy Level Up Leadership by Brian Kulak DigCitKids by Marialice Curran & Curran Dee Stories of EduInfluence by Brent Coley The Edupreneur by Dr. Will In Other Words… by Rachelle Dene Poth To Whom it May Concern… edited by Sarah Thomas & Nicol R. Howard One Drop of Kindness by Jeff Kubiak   Music: Ron Madison (@Madison_Ron) Producer: Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur) Subscribe: podcasts.edumatch.org/edumatchpodcast Join the movement: www.edumatch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

Recorded on 7/19/2015 Moderators:Danesa Menge (@jepson)Learner who shares her knowledge w/students & teachers. Teacher-mentor-GCI-GCT-SEE-ILC-PLTW ELA #duckpondD4 http://goo.gl/xnd9QO Shana White, Ed.S. (@shanavwhite)   Panelists:Chris Rogers (@justmaybechris)idk, I'm no mortal man. @JustMaybeCo | http://justmaybe.co  | #educolor | @TAGPhilly | @HealingFictions Jennifer Gwilt (@mrs_gwilt)District Math & Tech Director, CS Teacher, flip algebra, sphero, AR, #flipclass #miched. Michigan Ed Voice Fellow. #APCSPChat moderator Sean Farnum (@magicpantsjones)Teacher, Troublemaker, #2PencilChat Host (Tues @ 7pm eastern), #BestClassPodcast, EdCamp St. Augustine co-founder, Grassroots PD Organizer, Buncee Ambassador Howard Brent (@hjbrent)Instructional Coach and Peer Reviewer ~ PhD in Educational Technology ~ Research Interests: Student-Centered Instruction and Social Media Use Check out: Journey to the Y in You by Dene Gainey The Teacher’s Journey by Brian Costello The Fire Within by Mandy Froehlich EduMagic by Sam Fecich DivergentEDU by Mandy Froehlich Daddy’s Favorites by Elissa Joy Level Up Leadership by Brian Kulak DigCitKids by Marialice Curran & Curran Dee Stories of EduInfluence by Brent Coley The Edupreneur by Dr. Will In Other Words… by Rachelle Dene Poth To Whom it May Concern… edited by Sarah Thomas & Nicol R. Howard One Drop of Kindness by Jeff Kubiak   Music: Ron Madison (@Madison_Ron) Producer: Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur) Subscribe: podcasts.edumatch.org/edumatchpodcast Join the movement: www.edumatch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support