Valuable relationships are difficult to establish as is with students. They become even more difficult with challenging or struggling students. These are the students that we often do not know need us more than anyone. On this episode we will discuss methods to maintain and build this important relationship.

Rigor and Relationship are the two things for which we strive. It doesn't matter what you teach if there is no relationship with the student. In this episode we explore how to get to know your students from the beginning of the year to help build and establish that needed relationship.

In today's classroom, tech is all around us. Many schools have moved toward 1:1 models and put personal technology in the hands of their students. We've even seen schools make-up snow days with "Virtual Learning Days." The existence of technology does not improve educator effectiveness. For that we must strive to redefine our classroom with the technology we use. In this episode we review Dr. Puentedura's SAMR model as a guide to transform our classroom with technology.

Calling this intro to inquiry was essential as a lesson on inquiry could be a week long class and we only have 10 minutes. On this episode we will share some great entry-level ways to affirm or add to what you already do in your class with inquiry.

Much like episode 1, the lead or hook to a lesson can mean everything. In this episode we share ideas on how to quickly make changes to your beginnings of your lessons to draw the students in immediately.

On today's episode we begin the year where we always do, the first day. The first day of school can be a struggle for students (and teachers) because it takes on the same format year after year and class after class. We discuss ways including a lesson called Teacher 2.0 to mix it up on the first day and make it more meaningful for everyone.