TL;DR: Virtual learning led to decreased student motivation, prompting the need for engaging and meaningful activities. Using picture books and connecting with authors proved effective in fostering social-emotional learning and motivation. Strategies such as utilizing social media, attending author book signings, and exploring author websites facilitated connections and sparked students’ interest in writing and reading. After several weeks of virtual … Read More
Episode #242: Grayson McKinney & Zach Rondot
Grayson McKinney & Zach Rondot are co-authors of The Expert Effect: A Three-Part System to Break down the Walls of Your Class Grayson McKinney is an elementary educator from East Grand Rapids, Michigan who is known for his innovative approaches to teaching and learning and is a true agent for change. Co-author of The Expert Effect: A Three-Part System to Break Down the … Read More
The Admin Job Search Is Like Training for a Marathon
TL;DR: Training for a marathon and the admin job search share similarities in strategy and preparation. Identifying race/job search strategies and updating application materials are important initial steps. Putting in the hard work of training/interview practice is crucial, as is mental preparation for race day/interview day. The culmination is the race/interview, where you have control over certain aspects but not … Read More
Enhancing Learning with Ed Tech
TL:DR: Common sense is an important aspect of human intelligence that allows us to navigate everyday situations using reasoning and logic. Teaching and cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills, rather than relying solely on memorization, promotes understanding and the application of knowledge to real-world situations. Integrating educational technology (ed tech) in the classroom should be done with common sense, considering … Read More
Show 124: Creating Engagement through Sound, Quality Instruction
Weston Kieschnick is a gift to education, teacher, administrator, speaker, and author, and changing the lives of teachers. His passion is in good teaching, and empowering teachers to do that well. His mission has always been to take the knowledge we know and blend it to meet the students of today. His first book Bold School was ahead of its … Read More