Show 137: Learning Foundational Math with the Abacus

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Sensei Miwako was an incredible guest to join our podcast.  Since moving to the United States, she has spent her time teaching students math through abacus. This conversation was a great learning experience for Matt and Ken. Miwako provided great insight into how this tool can help build foundational mathematical skills for students. Self-paced classes on her website to learn … Read More

Show 136: Teach to the Person in Your Room, Not the Content in Your Book

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

 Mark Housel is a passionate, dedicated, experienced educator.  His career has been in physical education, but his wisdom will impact all teachers.  He provides a thorough analysis of strategies he utilizes in his classroom that each and every teacher can take and apply. Physical education is the only subject that has the ability to affect how people feel each and … Read More

Show 135: Real Stories, Real Life, Real Teachers

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Brittany is the 2023 Wyoming Teacher of the Year, and she has brought her life experience as a learner into her own classroom. She isn’t afraid to showcase herself as a real person to allow her students to see past the titles and be kind to all. Tell your real stories and show your real self to allow students to … Read More

Show 133 Summer PD Series 8: The Future of Education

Ken EhrmannpowerED Up Podcast

Ryne Anthony, Director of Flux Space, and Todd Guellich a STEM educator, is rapidly changing; our job is to stay relevant with our instruction for students. Educational technology and STEM or STEAM continue to be a hot topics. Regardless of what you teach or where you teach, we need to think about the instruction in our classroom.  There are strategies … Read More