Building Classroom Community

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In this episode, Megan and I share strategies for getting to know your students beginning on the first day of school.

Andrea Earl
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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This episode of the "Building Classroom Community Podcast" features Andrea Earl chatting with guest Chad Lanes discussing the critical role of feedback in the classroom. Chad, a former middle school history teacher and current district tech integration specialist for ABC Unified School District, emphasizes that feedback is essential for building relationships and fostering communication with students.

The conversation explores the challenges teachers face in providing timely, meaningful, and actionable feedback. Chad shares traditional strategies he used, such as peer feedback, highlighting its benefits in developing soft skills like collaboration and communication. The episode also explores how AI tools, specifically Brisk Teaching, a Chrome extension, can provide timely, first-pass feedback.

Note: This episode was recorded on Feb. 19, 2025. Since then, Brisk has added many new features. Additionally, Andrea will be representing BRISK at this year's InstructureCon 2025 in Tacoma, Washington.

Chad can be found at

linkedin.com/in/mr-laines-b50772303
@mrlaines.bsky.social‬
abcusd.us/edtechhub
facebook.com/chad.laines

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
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Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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In this episode, Jon Corippo, co-author of the EduProtpcols Field Guide and EduProtocols movement shares how using EduProtocls can boost student engagement, build classroom community, and make school fun!

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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In this episode, Instructional Technology Coach, Jody Green shares strategies for organizing your digital life and tips for selecting the best ed-tech tools to use with your students.
Connect with Jody at
@peerlessgreen
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Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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In part 2 of our conversation, Jeremiah shares how he builds community with the learners in his classroom. 

Links to Resources Discussed: 

• Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl
• Lolipop Moments Ted Talk by Drew Dudley

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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In part 1 of my conversation with Jeremiah Ruesch, we talk about how the words we use can create barriers (even unintentionally) or can build bridges with our students. 

Jeremiah can be found on LinkedIn @mathkaveli

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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In this episode, my guest Arlyn Shelton, and I talk about how we use the first 10 minutes of class to help students shift into a learning mindset while building classroom community.

Arlyn can be found on Instagram @streetcredteacher

Andrea Earl
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Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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The week before a break can be busy and stressful. In this episode, I share some of the activities I've done to keep the learning going during the week.

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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I recorded this episode at the 2023 Fall CUE Conference in Stockton, California. I interviewed a few conference attendees about what feeds their souls and motivates them to continue learning. 

Andrea Earl
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@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl 

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In this episode, I share ideas to help you make the most of the time you have with parents and guardians during Back-to-School Night. Resources and Templates

Andrea Earl
TheDigitalTeach.com
@thedigitalteach
Canvas Tips of the Day
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Music by: Sam Earl