Disrupting Education

This episode is a reflection on my time teaching through distance learning as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. While it was very difficult, I feel there is a lot of positive growth that can come from this experience for all of us in education. Here is my reflection on the experience and 5 lessons I learned that will impact my teaching from here on out.

In episode 5 of Disrupting Education, I talk about the power in a slow project launch day and the impact it can have on your students. Sometimes you have to go slow before you can go fast. Thanks for tuning in!

In episode 4 of Disrupting Education I discuss the importance of critique and feedback in the PBL Process. Tune in to hear how I see these two elements fitting into and helping to drive your PBL Units. I share 5 steps you can take to ensure critique and feedback happen when your students need them most.

In this episode I share a quick feedback strategy called Minus, Equals, Plus. A simple coding system that provides feedback to students based on their individual growth with a skill. Listen to hear how I have used in my classroom, and some examples of ways you might be able to use it in yours.

In this episode I share the easiest feedback hack ever - changing your own language as you talk to your students. The SE2R formula created by Mark Barnes has been a game changer in my classroom. Listen to find out what it is, and how you can start using it tomorrow.

Disrupting Education is a podcast hoping to add to the conversation about the future of education in America. In this episode, I introduce myself and share some of the "why" behind my motivation. I hope you'll join me on the journey to build classrooms that are focused on the learning process and empowering our students to be passionate, life-long learners.