Alaskan high school teacher, Lori Lange tells us how she flipped the script with her front-loaded "Worksets"...not worksheets.

She's taking a unique approach to teaching and having success. Students are given multiple activities at the beginning of units, while Lori facilitates and assesses student understanding throughout.

Lori's Example Workset

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Middle school teacher, Laura Davies tells how her students were part of a creative storytelling project in the spring of 2023...and loved it so much that she crowd funded equipment to do it throughout the year. You'll learn why this was an important avenue of creativity in her small community, and the steps to make it all happen.

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Wrangel, Alaska from the Air (Drone Footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9fAqvj0Kn4

Wrangell 2023: Stories of the Land (Student Projects) https://vimeo.com/showcase/10432728

Non Profit in AK That Tells Local Stories: https://seestoriesalaska.org/

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I sat down with Audio Video Teacher, Ric Wallace to find out his secret sauce to running a top-notch A/V program at Habersham Central High School.

So many truths in here that apply to K12 education, regardless of the content being taught. You'll also get to know Ric and hear a little bit about his origin story.

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Chrystal Burkes, media specialist at Parkway Ele in Bryant, Arkansas tells the story of the most awesome student project! Inspired by the popular Novel Effect app, her students made their own sound effects and narration to popular books. She tells us the WHY...and the HOW in this edition. 

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Middle school teacher, Sydni Taylor shares how she uses classroom podcasting as authentic assessments. Did I mention that she keeps it super simple? She tells you everything you need to know in this episode!

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Did you know that there’s a place where kids go after school, learn how to play rockin’ instruments, start bands with other kids, write and record original music, and then tour?!

Thanks to Billy Ribak, program director at 3 O’Clock Rock After School Music Program in Oakland, CA for giving kids a creative outlet in California and beyond!

In this episode, Billy talks about his unique program, how it got started, what it means to kids across the world, and how you can get involved.

My hope is that this talk is a springboard for some of my listeners, as they look for creative ways to get students…perhaps adults, making more cool stuff!

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Author, mother, and trusty sidekick to Brian Buffington opens up about some of the most ridiculous parts of her life. Lots of laughs as we learn about an awkward episode at the beach, as well as a local culinary creation that involves glazed donuts and beef. Brooke's debut book, "Ridiculousness" is fresh off the press and ready to be in your arms. You can purchase at one of the links below. 

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Just got Apple's new AirTags in the mail and wanted to share some practical...and not to practical uses for educators. Also checked out the new movie, Cruella, at a local Drive-In Theater and wanted to share some thoughts. 

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This episode is jam packed with lots of updates and a little story to help parents and educators better understand social media for kids. 

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Have you ever had to call your boss to help you walk to school safely, because a moose was in the way? Small chance.

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