In this episode, we talk about our parting at the end of last year, our new jobs and the Genius Hour program that Don (with Melissa consulting) is doing at East Naples Middle School.

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May 19th, 2016 15m 52s

In this episode, we talk about our recently concluded student TED Talks, a former student's 20% Time project and what lies ahead for us.

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Apr 29th, 2016 13m 23s

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming TED Talks, one of last year's kid's projects, upcoming PD sessions and a cool field trip two of our kiddos took in relation to their 20% Time project.

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Apr 18th, 2016 12m 25s

In this episode, we talk about Checkpoint Assignment 1, blogging and the upcoming Student TED Talks. Follow our blog at harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter (@dayankee and @melissahellwig4).

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Mar 28th, 2016 10m 30s

In this episode, we talk about Checkpoint Assignment 1, our new book (link here), and our PD opportunities this summer. Check out our blog at harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com

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Mar 4th, 2016 12m 26s

In this episode, we talk about the RCET conference, a teacher in a neighboring district who implemented 20% Time, and how PBL permeates our classes. Follow us on Twitter (@dayankee and @melissahellwig4) and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes.

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Feb 19th, 2016 16m 9s

In this episode, our 50th, we talk about the Idea Showcase and all of the amazing projects that these kids are doing. We also give a shout out to our Avery Elementary colleagues who conducted their own 20% Time Pitch Day last week. Kudos to the

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Feb 12th, 2016 12m 58s

In this episode, we talk about EdCampSTL, the METC Conference and our upcoming Idea Showcase! Check out our blog at harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com

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Jan 25th, 2016 16m 33s

In this episode, we talk about the Idea Showcase, a gallery walk event showcasing the student projects so far. Follow our blog, harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter @dayankee and @melissahellwig4

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Jan 4th, 2016 14m 1s

In this episode, we talk about Pitch Day, the Pitch Committees and our upcoming Idea Showcase. Follow us on Twitter at @dayankee and @melissahellwig4

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Dec 7th, 2015 14m 18s

This week, we talk about Pitch Day and the preparations that go into the event. Check out our blog at harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter @dayankee and @melissahellwig4

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Nov 20th, 2015 14m 33s

In this episode, we discuss IETC, EdCampSIL, our students' blogs, the idea generation process, Pitch Day and EdCampSTL

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Nov 2nd, 2015 11m 52s

In this episode, we talk about some new ideas for our podcast, the School for Today initiative, kids blogging and students coming up with project ideas. Follow us on Twitter @dayankee and @melissahellwig4

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Oct 23rd, 2015 21m 10s

In this episode, we talk about the idea generation process, kids' thinking about the originality of their ideas, our very first student edcamp and other 20% Time nuggets. Follow us on Twitter @dayankee and @melissahellwig4

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Oct 9th, 2015 15m

In this episode, we talk about the Bad Idea Factory, kids brainstorming ideas, and our experience at the MOREnet technology conference in St. Louis. Follow us on Twitter, Don (@dayankee) and Melissa (@melissahellwig4).

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Oct 2nd, 2015 21m

In this episode, we talk about Kickoff Day and the upcoming Edcamp Harmony, our student edcamp. Check out our blog at harmonizedlearning.blogspot.com and follow us on Twitter, Don (@dayankee) and Melissa (@melissahellwig4

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Sep 18th, 2015 17m 44s

In this episode, we talk about the new year, our hopes for the kids, how students should learn in a modern classroom and the process of this year's 20% Time program. Follow us on Twitter (Don - @dayankee, Melissa - @melissahellwig4) and subscri

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May 18th, 2015 18m 52s

In this episode, we talk about Student TED Talks that were held on Friday, the reflections that the kids do and the reflection that we do as well. Follow us on Twitter @dayankee and @melissahellwig4