Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast

Don't miss this enlightening episode with Gretchen as she delves into the realm of tech integration in education. Discover invaluable tips for effectively assessing the level of student engagement versus mere compliance when utilizing tech tools in the classroom.

In this episode, Gretchen shares practical planning strategies and essential considerations to enhance your instructional practices and ensure that lessons are accessible to all students, regardless of their learning styles or abilities.

Unlock the power of technology to foster genuine student engagement and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. Tune in now for expert insights that will revolutionize your teaching approach and empower you to create inclusive and impactful lessons!

As highlighted in this episode, Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Dive into this invaluable resource for a wealth of additional insights on increasing student engagement and fostering academic success!

Quotables

• “We couldn’t finish the Engagement Series without touching on technology, because a lot of what folks think engagement is includes some sort of tech activity or game...”
• "...really it's less about check the box, I used tech today, and more about when I use tech it makes all the difference in student understanding."
• ”We can’t assume that every tool is going to produce the same high levels of engagement.”

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Naomi Hall, also known as The Recovering Educator, as she shares invaluable insights on navigating the challenges of being an educator. Naomi reminds us that while the teaching profession can be stressful, there are numerous factors within our control that can positively impact our well-being.

In this episode, Naomi offers practical strategies for managing stress and reclaiming control over various aspects of our professional and personal lives. Discover how to effectively address the stressors inherent in education and cultivate a healthier, more balanced approach to teaching.

Tune in to empower yourself with tools and techniques to navigate the demands of the teaching profession with resilience and grace. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Naomi's expertise and embark on a journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment in your career!

Quotables

*All quotables are from the interviewee 

• It’s that recognition of; there are external stressors and there are internal stressors...and I have to work on the internal stressors and mindsets that contributed to my burnout.
• I'm not the only educator struggling with burnout. I'm not alone in this.
• ”I don’t know who I am without students, lessons...without a classroom.”

My goal has never been to leave education. It has been to help educators be their best and provide the support school districts forget to give you.Learn more about her at https://www.therecoveringeducator.com/

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• Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College

Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon.

This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2

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Let's talk TRANSFORMATION with Gretchen as she explores the art of leveraging student engagement through the integration of student voice. Uncover actionable tips and straightforward techniques that empower you to immediately enhance classroom dynamics and amplify student participation. Tune in now to discover the keys to unlocking greater engagement and fostering a dynamic learning environment!

In this episode, Gretchen shares a compelling story that underscores the importance of student involvement in the learning process. Learn how to amplify student voices effectively and create an inclusive classroom environment where every student feels heard and valued.

As highlighted in this discussion, Gretchen's latest book, Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success, is now available on Amazon. Dive into this invaluable resource for a wealth of additional insights on increasing student engagement and fostering academic success!

Don't miss out on this enlightening episode that promises to revolutionize your teaching approach and inspire meaningful connections with your students. Tune in now and embark on a journey towards greater student empowerment!

Quotables

• If we don't nail engagement, then we've really let students down...we've really minimized their future success because we're limiting the amount of knowledge and skills they can acquire.
• Student voice is gonna look different for each of your students, depending on what their needs are.
• There were so many tiny ways throughout the day that students could exercise their voices.

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• Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College
• Pre-Order: Always a Lesson

This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future.

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Dive into an enlightening conversation with Gretchen as she unveils the keys to effective differentiation and personalized learning for optimal student engagement. Learn how to refine your teaching methods by eliminating inefficiencies and prioritizing strategies that deeply connect with your students. Tune in now to unlock powerful insights and transform your approach to teaching!

In this episode, Gretchen unveils the concept of "Swiss Cheese Understanding" and its profound implications for educational planning. Tune in to gain valuable insights that will revolutionize the way you structure your teaching methods!

Don't miss out on this transformative episode that promises to enhance your teaching toolkit and empower your students. Tune in now and embark on a journey towards more effective and impactful teaching strategies!

Quotables

• Every level of what I'm gonna call "The House of Learning" is build with the support necessary so that new learning above it can actually stick.
• It's not that kids can't understand on their grade level. They need to work with the material long enough to make sense of it.
• ...the point is...they understand where they're going and why they need to have these skills..."

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• Linkedin: Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
• Book: Elementary EDUC 101: What They Didn’t Teach You in College
• Pre-Order: Always a Lesson

This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other educators remain empowered in a career that has a long-lasting effect on our future.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/always-lessons-empowering/id1006433135?mt=2

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Having a burn out is really a sense of having lost your purpose, your power, and your passion.

Every teacher has the potential to be a leader. 

As an educator, stay connected to who you are as a learner and find the things that excite you and drive you and keep you connected to what you teach. 

Some problems aren’t meant to be solved by you.

Say to yourself, “I’m not dumb. I’m not lazy. I’ve just run out of tools and that’s okay.”

Trust that hindsight is 20/20. It will make sense later.

The only way we are going to become better is if we shift our behaviors into better behaviors.

We want application. That is the only thing that is going to change us and allow us to transform into something better. 

If some of the foundational stuff has cracks in it, it’s just going to fall flat. 

It’s important that you hear from other people what’s working. 

Am I being true to what I originally intended?

If you revisit your mission statement and your core values, that might light that fire back up.