A Meaningful Mess

By Andi McNairEducation

A Meaningful Mess episodes

January 16, 2020 Practical Ways to Make Writing Meaningful
Learn practical ideas that can be implemented immediately in any classroom to make writing meaningful.
Show Notes:
photoprompts.tumblr.com
writingprompts.tumblr.com
byrdseed.com/emoji
Suggestions for Writing in Other Subject Areas
How to Add Feedback to Student Writing Using Google Docs
8 Cs of Engagement Source: Silver and Perini, 2009
32 min
January 05, 2020 Genius Hour - Not Just for Gifted Learners w/ Special Guest Cory Camp
Genius Hour is often adopted as a strategy to use with gifted learners. In this episode, Andi talks with Cory Camp about the benefits of passion-based learning for ALL learners.

Show Notes:
Twitter Handles:
Andi - @mcnairan3
Cory - @Camp_InclusivED
Cory Camp has a background in special education and is passionate about making learning meaningful for all learners. She currently works for Sibme and helps educators, as well as other professionals, find value in reflection through video.
Universal Design for Learning Resource
Genius Hour Resources
AJ Juliani's Passion Bracket
Call to Action - Find someone that hasn't heard of Genius Hour and share what you've learned today. Think about how what you've learned today might impact your classroom and your learners.
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33 min
January 01, 2020 Finding Meaning in your Mess
In this episode, Andi kicks off the new year by sharing 3 easy ways to find meaning in your mess.

Show Notes:
3 Ways to find meaning in your mess:
1. Take Risks
2. Make Connections
3. Share your Story

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22 min
December 31, 2019 Genius Hour and SEL
Learn how to weave Social Emotional Learning into Genius Hour in order to make it even more meaningful for your learners.
Show Notes:
Blog Post - Genius Hour and SEL
Mentioned Resources -
Casel.org
Dirt Temperament Survey
My Creative Type
The Passion Bracket from AJ Juliani
Emotional Regulation
Pomodoro Technique
Genius Hour Thought Partner Cards
Transforming Education
The Global Goals
Five Categories of Social Emotional Learning from CASEL -
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Responsible Decision-Making
Relationship Skills
Social Awareness
27 min
November 06, 2019 What I Learned at the World of Coca Cola
In this episode, hear Andi share what she learned from visiting the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta, Georgia and how an unexpected connection resulted in BIG learning!
17 min
October 31, 2019 3 VERY COOL Ways to Use FlipgridAR in the Classroom
Listen to Andi share innovative ideas for using FlipgridAR to make learning meaningful for your students.
16 min
October 08, 2019 Episode 14: Thought Partners in the Classroom (3 of 3)
In this episode, Andi shares how to make thought partnership a priority throughout Genius Hour. Learn how to access free resources and fresh ideas to implement immediately into your classroom.

17 min
September 10, 2019 Episode 13: Thought Partners in the Classroom (2 of 3)
How can we find authentic ways for learners to practice life ready skills through thought partnership? In this episode, Andi shares practical ideas and resources to make it happen.
12 min
August 28, 2019 Episode 12: Thought Partners in the Classroom (1 of 3)
In this episode, Andi shares what thought partners are and how they can be incorporated into the classroom.
19 min
July 26, 2019 Episode 11: The Messy Middle of Genius Hour
The Messy Middle is a real place that is difficult to survive if you don't have a plan or aren't prepared to experience it. In this episode, we will talk about five practical things that you can do to continue moving forward even when things are uncomfortable and not as easy or fun as you might have expected.
20 min