TL;DR: Jeff ran workshops at an Arkansas conference on podcasting and social media. He emphasized the value of educators sharing their stories and impact. He unexpectedly influenced a teacher to change her teaching approach by encouraging students to share their value and stories with each other. Sometimes Your Impact Isn’t What You Intended A while back, I had the pleasure … Read More
A Place They Love Podcast Study Pt. 5: Mindset Shifts We Need to Make
In this last episode of the A Place They Love Podcast Study, I explain three mindset shifts that we as educators need to make. I explain why these are important to make and what it means for us, moving forward. Thank you for joining me for the A Place They Love Podcast Study! MORE EPISODES
A Place They Love Podcast Study Pt. 4: You Just Never Know
On Part Four of A Place They Love Podcast Study, I reflect on an experience from last year and my emotions of having to go through it. I share how an email reminded me that we may never know the full impact that we have as teachers, or at least not right away. I encourage you to keep doing what … Read More
Making the Most of the First 5 Minutes
TL;DR: Educators want their students excited about their content but it can be challenging when you struggle with low energy and engagement. Focus on the first five minutes of each class, incorporating fun games and activities to create enthusiasm. Other ideas to maintain the focus on those initial minutes include upbeat music, greetings, and engaging questions, which results in increased … Read More
A Place They Love Podcast Study Pt. 2: Teacher and Student Engagement
Welcome to Part Two of A Place They Love Podcast Study! In this episode, I focus the discussion around teacher and student engagement. I share what it means to be an engaged teacher, encourage you to engage your students through experiences, and invite you to start thinking of fresh ways to deliver content to our students. MORE EPISODES