Instant Relevance Podcast
Instant Relevance Podcast
Denis Sheeran & Ray Steinmetz - Education Podcast Network
Instant Relevance Podcast is an education podcast featuring the latest news and resources to make learning relevant for all students. The podcast features Educator Interviews, #MakeItReal Moments, and Solo Host Shows to help teachers share and hear stories from their peers and leaders. Hosted by Denis Sheeran (denissheeran.com). Follow Denis on twitter @MathDenisNJ and the podcast @instantrel
Episode 48 - Doing School Differently, with Schoolhouse Founder Brian Tobal
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) interviews Brian Tobal, Educator, Innovator, Researcher and Founder of GetSchoolhouse.com (@getschoolhouse). Brian is a former teacher turned educational technologist who is obsessed with ensuring quality and improving learning outcomes for students. He started his career as a science and technology teacher at the Harlem Children’s Zone, then worked as an educational researcher, and has spent the last 10 years building a dozen different learning apps and over 50 educational programs for schools, universities, and the enterprise. Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com and Denis' Books on Amazon The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Apr 10, 2021
40 min
Episode 47 - Overcoming Teacher Burnout with Amber Harper
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) interviews Amber Harper (@burnedinteacher), Educator, Speaker, Podcaster, Founder of the Burned-In Teacher and author of Hacking Teacher Burnout. Amber has prepared and shared ideas, courses, and practical coaching to help you out of burnout!  Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com and Denis' Books on Amazon The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Dec 6, 2020
35 min
Episode 46 - Hans Appel and Award Winning Culture
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) interviews Hans Appel, Educator, Speaker, Podcaster, Director of Culture @teachbetterteam, Co-Creator @awculture, Author of #AwardWinningCulture https://amzn.to/2WzBhHo Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com and Denis' Books on Amazon    The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Jun 26, 2020
26 min
Episode 45 - Math is Figureoutable with Pam Harris
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) interviews Pam Harris, author, teacher, and powerful problem solver. Her work focuses on teaching students that Math Is Figureoutable and that it doesn't need to be memorized, regurgitated, or made into non-engaging procedure. Pam hosts the #MathStratChat Wednesday nights on twitter and has books and resources on Amazon and her website. Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com and Denis' Books on Amazon Check out more from Pam:  Pam's Books -- mathisfigureoutable.com   @PWHarris   The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Jun 19, 2020
35 min
Episode 44 - Teach Plus with Ray Steinmetz
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) interviews Raymond (@blended_math) and talks about his new venture with Teach Plus, the podcast he's created for them, and the change we're seeing in education during Covid-19 closures.  Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com and Denis' Books on Amazon Check out more from Ray: -- blendedlearningnetwork.org The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Jun 10, 2020
24 min
Episode 43 - Be the One with Ryan Sheehy
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview educator, principal, speaker, and author of "Be the One for Kids" - Ryan Sheehy (@sheehyrw).  The hosts talk to Ryan about the power educators have to change the life of a child. More from Ryan Sheehy: -- https://www.ryansheehy.us/ Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com/ Check out more from Ray: -- blendedlearningnetwork.org The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
May 2, 2020
23 min
Episode 42 - Crazy Math with Nancy Estepa
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview educator and math specialist - Nancy Estepa (@nancy_estepa).  The hosts talk to Nancy about her work advocating for an equitable environment in the math classroom. More from Diana Gill: -- youtube.com/channel/UCsv-cWHKW9lnIioIju6DC7A Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com/ Check out more from Ray: -- blendedlearningnetwork.org The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Feb 1, 2020
31 min
Episode 41 - Copyrighteous with Diana Gill
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the  Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview educator, speaker, and author of "Copyrighteous - A Catalyst for Creativity in the Classroom" - Diana Gill (@dianargill).  The hosts talk to Diana about her work as an ELA Teacher, Tech Director, her new book, and the importance of modeling honesty in the classroom. More from Diana Gill: -- dianargill.com/ Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com/ Check out more from Ray: -- blendedlearningnetwork.org The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Jan 18, 2020
24 min
Episode 40 - Opening the Middle with Robert Kaplinsky
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview math educator, speaker, and author of "Open Middle Math: Problems that Unlock Student Thinking' - Robert Kaplinsky (@robertkaplinsky).  The hosts talk to Robert about his work with Open Middle problems, his new book, and the importance of bridging the gap when working with other educators.  More from Robert Kaplinsky: -- robertkaplinsky.com/ More about Open Middle: -- openmiddle.com/ Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com/ Check out more from Ray: -- blendedlearningnetwork.org The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Dec 14, 2019
27 min
Episode 39 - Reaching All Students with Vicki Davis
**Follow us on Twitter - @InstantRel** Welcome to the 3rd Season of the Instant Relevance Podcast!  Denis (@MathDenisNJ) and Raymond (@blended_math) interview teacher, blogger, and the host of the '10 Minute Teacher Podcast' - Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher).  The hosts talk to Vicki about her passion for helping all teachers reach every student and the importance of self care in a challenging profession. More from Vicki Davis: -- coolcatteacher.com/ Check out more from Denis: -- denissheeran.com/ Check out more from Ray: -- blendedlearningnetwork.org The Instant Relevance Podcast is a member of VoicEd.ca  and the Education Podcast Network - www.edupodcastnetwork.com
Nov 30, 2019
30 min
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