Christine Witcher chats with us about the importance of feedback, and how to make sure our students are emotionally ready for it, and prepared to learn from it. Christine shares how fixing a problem in her classroom lead to creating an app to help others solve the same problem, and why we need to ask our students everyday what … Read More
92: Mic Drop Moments – Brianna Shaner chats with us about staying true to yourself, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and looking for your “mic drop moments.”
Brianna Shaner chats with us about staying true to yourself, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and looking for your “mic drop moments.” Brianna talks about trying new things, the importance of focusing on your strengths, and why we all need to embrace the “suck.” Episode Highlights 0:32 – Shoutout to Rachelle Dene Poth for Rae’s descriptive word. Check out … Read More
Integrating Technology in Education: Are You Making These Top 5 Mistakes?
In This Post: Benefits of technology integration If it doesn’t actually improve the learning process, it doesn’t really belong in your classroom. There is a danger in jumping on an edtech tool bandwagon too quickly. There are dozens of reason why a teacher would hold off on trying a new tech tool. It is really easy to fall into the … Read More
90: Rethink Everything – Stefanie Crawford chats about gamification, knowing you’re good enough, and rethinking everything about education.
Stefanie Crawford chats with us about gamification, knowing that you’re good enough, and being okay with asking for help. Stefanie discusses the importance of building a PLN and actually utilizing it, how your role is bigger than your title, and why she is excited for the rethinking of the traditional school model. Episode Highlights 1:51 – Highlighting podcasts you … Read More
88: A Work in Progress – Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids.
Dr. Lori McEwen chats with us about focusing on best practices for all students, bringing everything back to deep and joyful learning for kids, and how we’re all just works in progress, learning every day. Lori chats about her excitement around mastery learning, how we can approach student-centered learning, and why we need to celebrate all wins. Episode Highlights 0:46 … Read More