Erik M. Francis's guest appearances

Erik M. Francis

The TeacherCast Podcast

The Dr. Will Show Podcast

Stacey Roshan

Robyn Jackson

Tonya Rapley

Charlene Li

Julieanna Hever

Kanika Tolver

Shai Reshef

Nadia Lopez

Jethro Jones

Victoria Thompson

Pia Silva

Erin Hoffman

Ahyiana Angel

Jessica Lee

Lisa Cummings

OwlTail

Maverik Education provides professional development, guidance, and support on how to develop and deliver teaching and learning experiences that are academically rigorous, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.Maverik Education is owned and operated by Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S., an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a trainer who produces and provides professional development for teachers and school leaders. He is the author of Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning published by Solution Tree and Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning published by ASCD.  He is also ranked consistently as one of the World's Top 30 Education Professionals by the research organization Global Gurus. Erik specializes in providing academic professional development,  consultation, and coaching to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities on how to develop rigorous learning environments and deliver engaging educational experiences that will prompt and encourage students to demonstrate different levels of thinking and understand and use their depth of knowledge (DOK) in diverse contexts, new situations, and their own unique way. He has extensive experience working with diverse populations of schools, staff, and students at all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to post-graduates.Erik's seminars and workshops have been featured at national, state, and regional education conferences hosted by organizations such as ASCD, Learning Forward, the College Board, the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the National Teacher Center, and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).  He has led and facilitated in person and virtual professional development trainings at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and internationally in Canada,  Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai.Erik received his Master’s in Education Leadership from Northern Arizona University and Master’s of Science in  Television/Radio/and Film Production and Management from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.  He also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication and English from the University at Albany.Erik lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his family. He enjoys football (Go Arizona Cardinals!), basketball (Go Phoenix Suns!), working out, Peloton (#Maverik70), playing guitar, classic rock music (I'm a huge Van Halen and Led Zeppelin fan!), and watching films. You can connect with Erik at the following social media sites:Twitter: @Maverikedu12LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikFrancisMaverikEd

Maverik Education provides professional development, guidance, and support on how to develop and deliver teaching and learning experiences that are academically rigorous, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive. Maverik Education is owned and operated by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S.</a>, an international author and presenter with over 25 years of experience working in education as a classroom teacher, a site administrator, an education program specialist with a state education agency, and a trainer who produces and provides professional development for teachers and school leaders. He is the author of <a href="https://www.solutiontree.com/deconstructing-depth-of-knowledge.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning</a> published by Solution Tree and <a href="https://www.ascd.org/books/now-thats-a-good-question-how-to-promote-cognitive-rigor-through-classroom-questioning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now THAT'S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning</a> published by ASCD.  He is also ranked consistently as one of the World's Top 30 Education Professionals by the research organization <a href="https://globalgurus.org/education-gurus-top-30/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Global Gurus</a>.  Erik specializes in providing academic professional development,  consultation, and coaching to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities on how to develop rigorous learning environments and deliver engaging educational experiences that will prompt and encourage students to demonstrate different levels of thinking and understand and use their depth of knowledge (DOK) in diverse contexts, new situations, and their own unique way. He has extensive experience working with diverse populations of schools, staff, and students at all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to post-graduates. Erik's seminars and workshops have been featured at national, state, and regional education conferences hosted by organizations such as ASCD, Learning Forward, the College Board, the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the National Teacher Center, and the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).  He has led and facilitated in person and virtual professional development trainings at K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and internationally in Canada,  Singapore, Malaysia, and Dubai. Erik received his Master’s in Education Leadership from Northern Arizona University and Master’s of Science in  Television/Radio/and Film Production and Management from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.  He also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Rhetoric and Communication and English from the University at Albany. Erik lives in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his family. He enjoys football (Go Arizona Cardinals!), basketball (Go Phoenix Suns!), working out, Peloton (#Maverik70), playing guitar, classic rock music (I'm a huge Van Halen and Led Zeppelin fan!), and watching films. You can connect with Erik at the following social media sites: Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Maverikedu12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Maverikedu12</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/maverikeducation/</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikFrancisMaverikEd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/ErikFrancisMaverikEd</a>

Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S. (@Maverikedu12) - DOK Starts After The Verb

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with ASCD Author Erik M. Francis about his book “Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning. During our conversation, we discuss several ways that teachers can ask thought-provoking questions to their students both verbally and on assessments that allow them to provide a fully thought out answer rather than just a simple yes or no. For more information, please check out www.maverikeducation.com and follow Erik on Twitter at @MaverikEdu12Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyAbout our GuestErik M. Francis is the owner and lead professional education specialist for Maverik Education LLC, providing professional development, guidance, and support in teaching and learning for cognitive rigor. He works closely with K–12 schools across the nation developing active and authentic teaching and learning experiences that address the cognitive rigor of college and career-ready standards by challenging and engaging students to demonstrate higher-order thinking and communicate the depth of knowledge. Francis has been an educator for more than 20 years, working as a middle and high school English language arts and math teacher, a site administrator, and an education program specialist in the Title I unit of a state education agency. He is also a featured presenter for the Education Development and Support Program offered through Grand Canyon University.Links of Interestwww.maverikeducation.comTwitter: @MaverikEdu12Learn about the book from ASCDShop ASCD and order the book today!Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is:In what ways can you create thought-provoking questions for your students this year?Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: info@teachercast.netVoice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTubeiTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunesCheck Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCastJoin us LIVE every Tuesday at [8:00] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tvNeed a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416620753/US/teach00-20/?cart=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with ASCD Author Erik M. Francis about his book “Now That’s a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning. During our conversation, we discuss several ways that teachers can ask thought-provoking questions to their students both verbally and on assessments that allow them to provide a fully thought out answer rather than just a simple yes or no. For more information, please check out <a href="http://www.maverikeducation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.maverikeducation.com</a> and follow Erik on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/maverikedu12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MaverikEdu12</a><h2>Follow our Podcast</h2><ul><li>The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TeacherCast</a></li></ul><h2>Follow our Host</h2><ul><li>Jeff Bradbury | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JeffBradbury</a></li></ul><h2>About our Guest</h2>Erik M. Francis is the owner and lead professional education specialist for Maverik Education LLC, providing professional development, guidance, and support in teaching and learning for cognitive rigor. He works closely with K–12 schools across the nation developing active and authentic teaching and learning experiences that address the cognitive rigor of college and career-ready standards by challenging and engaging students to demonstrate higher-order thinking and communicate the depth of knowledge. Francis has been an educator for more than 20 years, working as a middle and high school English language arts and math teacher, a site administrator, and an education program specialist in the Title I unit of a state education agency. He is also a featured presenter for the Education Development and Support Program offered through Grand Canyon University.<h2>Links of Interest</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www.maverikeducation.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.maverikeducation.com</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/maverikedu12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@MaverikEdu12</a></li><li>Learn about the book from ASCD</li><li><a href="http://shop.ascd.org/Default.aspx?TabID=55&amp;ProductId=178271550&amp;Now-That%27s-a-Good-Question!-How-to-Promote-Cognitive-Rigor-Through-Classroom-Questioning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop ASCD and order the book today!</a></li><li><a href="https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416620753/US/teach00-20/?cart=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li></ul><h2>Join the Conversation</h2>Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is:In what ways can you create thought-provoking questions for your students this year?<h2>Join our PLN</h2>Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">commenting on iTunes</a> today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.<h2>Let’s Work Together</h2><ul><li>Host: Jeff Bradbury <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TeacherCast</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JeffBradbury</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:info@teachercast.net">info@teachercast.net</a></li><li>Voice Mail: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail</a></li><li>YouTube: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube</a></li><li>iTunes: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes</a></li></ul><h2>Check Out More TeacherCast Programming</h2><ul><li>TeacherCast Podcast (<a href="http://www.teachercast.net/tcp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.teachercast.net/tcp</a>)</li><li>Educational Podcasting Today (<a href="http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.educationalpodcasting.today</a>)</li><li>The <a href="https://www.teachercast.net/tep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TechEducator Podcast</a> (<a href="http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com</a>)</li><li>Ask The Tech Coach (<a href="http://www.askthetechcoach.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com</a>)</li></ul><h2>View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast</h2><ul><li>Join us LIVE every Tuesday at [8:00] PM EST: <a href="http://www.teachercast.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.TeacherCast.tv</a></li></ul><h2>Need a Presenter?</h2>Jeff Bradbury <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(@TeacherCast)</a> is available as a <a href="http://jeffreybradbury.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keynote Speaker, Presenter</a>, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

Now That’s a Good Question | Featuring Erik M. Francis