In this episode, Andi shares why Project-Based Learning might be one of the best options that we can consider for next year as well as practical ideas that can be implemented immediately in order to plan and prepare for what lies ahead.  

SHOW NOTES:

Mentioned Resources:

PBLWorks

Gold Standard Project Design

Gold Standard Teaching Practices

Texas Performance Standards Project

6 Ps of Genius Hour in Thrively - Use code 6PSANDI for free access!

Andi shares things to consider as you think about what Genius Hour might look like from home.  It includes three things to consider as well as two powerful ready-made resources that you can use right now to help your students get started on their very own projects.  Check it out and please find the show notes below to access and use all of the resources that were mentioned and shared.

SHOW NOTES:

Genius Hour at Home Blog Post:  http://www.andimcnair.com/andis-blog/genius-hour-at-home

Genius Hour at Home:  bit.ly/geniushourathome

6 Ps of Genius Hour Thrively: bit.ly/6PsinThrively

Code for FREE ACCESS:  6PSANDI

In this episode, Andi shares how we can use the 3E Model to engage our learners through a willingness to invest, design experiences as an opportunity to learn, and empower our learners to make connections beyond the walls of the classroom.  All of these pieces are more important than ever before as we begin to realize that it will not be "business as usual" when we return to the classroom in the Fall.  Every situation will be unique and it will be imperative that we are purposeful and intentional as continue to move forward into unchartered waters.  For links and other information, please see the show notes below.

SHOW NOTES: 

Andi's Website - andimcnair.com

Designing Meaningful Blended Learning Experiences - bit.ly/DMLE2020

Wonderopolis - Wonderopolis.org

This was a difficult episode to record simply because we are in a difficult place with lots of work ahead.  I just wanted to take some time to share my thoughts on remote learning and share some practical resources that you can share right away with your learners as they work from home.

SHOW NOTES:

bit.ly/remotelearningslides

bit.ly/geniushourathome

bit.ly/wonderopolislides

In this episode, I chat with special guest, Nate Green, about social media in the classroom.  He shares practical ways that you can encourage your learners to stay connected, learn from those connections, and use their connections to make a real difference in the world around them.  

SHOW NOTES;

Connect with Nate Green on Twitter - @mrshakedown

Social Media Marketplace

Learn how challenge can play a role in your classroom and some specific strategies that can be used to engage your learners.  

SHOW NOTES:  

12 Cs of Engagement

Digital Tools:

Kahoot

GimKit

Quizizz

Other Resources:

SMART Goal-Setting with your Students

If Smart Goals Don't Work for You, Try FAST Goals Instead

8 Questions to Ask Students when Writing a One Minute Paper

Learn three simple ways to make creativity a priority and take the time to consider what curiosity might look like in your classroom with your learners.  

SHOW NOTES:  

12 Cs of Engagement

Digital Tools:

Wonderopolis

Additional Resources:

Wonder Walls: A Low-Prep Strategy to Cultivate Inquiry, Voice, and Choice by Dyan Branstetter

Question Formulation Technique

In this episode, Andi shares the power of being a connected educator as well as practical ways to help your learners make connections to the content.  Learn how those connections can be used to not only engage but result in real learning that is meaningful and relevant to your students. 

SHOW NOTES:

The 12 Cs of Engagement

Digital Tools:

Nepris

Padlet

Help Wanted Wall Blog Post

NewsELA

DogoNEWS

TweenTribune

Thrively

Genius Hour Resources

In this episode, Andi shares how creativity can be used to engage learners.  Learn practical tools that you can implement immediately in your classroom to engage your students and help them make connections.

SHOW NOTES:

The 12 Cs of Engagement

MakerSpace Resources:

What is the Point of a Makerspace?

6 Must Haves for Developing a Maker Mindset

Digital Tools:

Weebly for Education

Scratch

Code.org

My Creative Type

AutoDraw

BookCreator

In this episode, Andi asks educators to consider what's on their plates?  She explains how our plates should look less like the plate of someone that doesn't want their food to touch and more like a Thanksgiving plate in which you are trying to fit all of the delicious recipes in.  

Show Notes:

http://www.andimcnair.com/andis-blog/whats-on-your-plate