Episode 88: Behind By Week Two with guest Tom Riddell

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Episode 88: Behind By Week Two with guest Tom Riddell

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Jun 26, 2019

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A great conversation with Tom Riddell a Middle School History Teacher who focuses on bringing current events into his classroom to help students make connections in history.

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Jun 26, 2019

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Shifting Our Schools is a weekly podcast produced by the Eduro Learning Podcast Network and hosted by Jeff Utecht. Shifting Our Schools is geared towards educators, school leaders, ed tech coaches, and those interested in the intersection of technology, education, and leadership in our schools.

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Episode 88: Behind By Week Two with guest Tom Riddell

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