A Meaningful Mess

A Meaningful Mess

By Andi McNairEducation
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A Meaningful Mess episodes

  • The Power of PBL with Will Rodriguez

    In this episode, Andi shares a conversation that she recently had with an educator that makes PBL a priority every day.  Learn how project-based learning can be done in a manageable way as well as the amazing outcomes that happen as a result of putting your learners in the driver's seat.  


    SHOW NOTES:

    1 hr 1 min
  • Documentation of Learning

    In this episode, Andi shares 6 SUPER practical ideas for formatively assessing while having your students document their learning. 



    SHOW NOTES: 

    Documentation of Learning Blog Post

    Flipgrid Reflection

    Self-Assessment Form

    Scratch

    BookCreator

    30 min
  • PBL Baby Steps

    Learn 9 baby steps that you can begin to take RIGHT NOW to cultivate a PBL (Project-Based Learning) mindset into your classroom culture.  In this episode, Andi will walk you through each one with practical tips for application and new ideas to apply as you begin to move toward a PBL approach with your learners.


    SHOW NOTES: 

    Reflection Flipgrid 

    PBL Baby Steps Blog Post (includes image)

    28 min
  • The Value of Self-Assessment

    Learn 4 questions that you can ask your students each day to encourage self-assessment and self-awareness.  





    SHOW NOTES: 

    CASEL - SEL Resource

    The Value of Self Assessment Blog Post

    Self Assessment Form

    22 min
  • Learning to Thrive

    What if we could not only survive this unprecedented school year but thrive, in spite of our circumstances.  Listen as Andi shares three practical ways to focus on growing and developing during this difficult time. 

    21 min
  • Planning for Sustainable Change

    In this episode, Andi shares two questions that every administrator and educator should be asking before putting anything into place.  Learn how to plan for sustainable change in a way that makes sense for everyone involved.



    SHOW NOTES:

    Blog Post and Image for Sustainable Change 

    DMLE Framework Templates and Planner

    24 min
  • Digital Equity: Beyond Additional Devices and WiFi Access

    Digital equity will require so much more than additional devices and better access to WiFi.  Instead, it will require a fundamental shift in how we see learning.  In this podcast, Andi shares practical suggestions and ideas for moving toward a more equitable approach as we consider the reality that remote learning might continue into the Fall. 



    SHOW NOTES: 

    Digital Equity Blog Post (Check it out...there is an additional suggestion included in the blog post that was not mentioned in the podcast.)

    SlidesMania Digital Choice Boards

    Past and Upcoming Webinars from Andi

    29 min
  • Purposeful Professional Learning

    In this episode, Andi shares three questions you should ask yourself before planning your professional learning.  Being intentional about what you learn and how you will use it is important and makes the learning meaningful.  If professional learning is something that you dread or absolutely regret attending, give this podcast a listen.  It might just change your perspective enough to help you look forward to and enjoy your next PD experience.  

    33 min

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