115: Belief formation on steroids. – Michael Rousell chats with us about how we can use surprise to change the way our students think about education and themselves.

Teach Better TeamBlog

Teacher, psychologist, and author, Michael Rousell, chats with us about how we can use surprise to change  the way our students think about education and themselves. Michael delves into the science of surprise, shares a story of how he became “the master of the pause,” and talks about  hypnotizing his students. Episode Highlights 3:36 – Rae asks the most important … Read More

Creating Emotional Safety in the Classroom

Teach Better TeamBlog, Classroom Management

In This Post: The five areas for creating emotional safety in your classroom. Detailed tips on how to meet the emotional needs of your students. One teacher’s experience creating an emotionally safe community for her students. In today’s world of active shooter drills and trauma-informed instruction, how do we create emotional safety in our classroom communities? I recently read Fostering … Read More

114: Be unapologetically you. – Becky Schnekser chats with us about teaching science the way it is meant to be taught, have phalange wars with her students, and being unapologetically you.

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Picture of podcast hosts and guest Becky Schnekser

Educator and explorer, Becky Schnekser, chats with us about teaching science the way it is meant to be taught, have phalange wars with her students, and being unapologetically you. Becky shares why you need to get connected, the fact that she has probably internet stalked you, and how we’re going to change the world through the power of education. Episode … Read More

Creating Your School District’s Social Media Policy

Jeff GargasBlog, Edtech, Innovation, Leadership

In This Post: The importance of having guidelines for safe, effective use of social media in your school district. 7 tips for writing school social media guidelines for your district. I’ve said it before, and I will keep saying it: Social media is not going anywhere anytime soon. You can love it or hate it, but it’s going to be … Read More