Description: Going gradeless is a phrase that can create excitement or dread. It’s intimidating just to take a chance and dive in. Charlotte Nixon, a seasoned teacher and playwright, has done just that. On this episode Charlotte explores with us the lessons she learned going gradeless in her ELA class. Show Notes: Charlottes teaching style 2:41 The projects inspirations 3:15 … Read More
Episode 45: Growth Mindset in the classroom W/ Brian Martin
Hey, Y’all, we’re back with a brand new episode! In this episode, I talk with Brian Martin about building a Growth Mindset within the classroom. Moreover, Brian and I talk about the importance of instilling a Growth Mindset and its impact on our students. I hope that you enjoy the episode! MORE EPISODES
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Planning Series #1: How do you spend your time?
Who said planning and grading has to take up all of your time? In today’s solo episode, Lindsay brings a highly effective strategy to the table as a way to replace the previous time-consuming methods that weren’t getting her the results she wanted. If you’re an instructor who would love to have time for fun professional development, increase your student’s … Read More
How Principals Build Trust (w Tim Carlson)
Teaching has always been a profession that demands a lot from its practitioners. Between the global health crisis, political unrest, and helping students navigate what the world is and is becoming, teachers need support from principals who are supportive and reliable. Tim Carlson is a School Principal and PhD candidate who embodies what it means to show teachers that they … Read More
Above & Beyond | Episode 29 with Tim Stephenson
Meet Tim Stephenson—husband and father, high school teacher, author, blogger, podcaster and TEDx presenter, from Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Tim has made a career out of teaching science, notably through an Astronomy course that he created. He made a commitment early on to interact with his students and curriculum in uniquely connective ways, with a stance of curiosity, excitement, and … Read More