TL;DR: Experiential learning can help introduce students to global crises. Simulated crises like The Floor is Lava helps students understand teamwork and crisis management. Exploring natural and man-made disasters fosters awareness and proactive solutions. Bringing the World Into a Classroom I have been teaching in an experiential learning environment for many years now. The chance to plan something new is … Read More
139: Worldly Education Focused on Home and Dreams
[bctt tweet=”This was such an eye-opening and inspiring conversation to see what he is doing with his students.” username=”@powereduup”] Cohens Mugisha is an incredible educator, changing the lives of the students he works with in his community of Ibanda, Uganda. His classes are focused specifically on writing and speech, but it is evident throughout the conversation these are only leverage … Read More
Show 115: Increasing Rigor and Engagement in Chemistry
[bctt tweet=”Ty is amazing! There are so many ideas to incorporate real-world learning into the classroom! #edchat #tbpodcaster #teachbetter” username=”powereduup”] Ty White is the 2023 Arizona Teacher of the Year and was an amazing guest. He teaches Chemistry 1 and Chemistry 2 to high school students. The class is focused on experiences, phenomena, and observing the world around them. He … Read More
Show 76: Summer PD Series, Show 76
[bctt tweet=”Amazing ideas of how to bring your students to the local community and the local community to your students! Love your local! Thank you Laura for the great ideas!” username=”powereduup”] Creating meaningful, real world experiences for students can be a huge undertaking. Our guest co-host Laura Boyd showcases amazing ways to facilitate these experiences involving the local community. We … Read More