Collaboration is a life skill, but some students may be reluctant to engage with their peers. In this episode, P. Sloan Joseph shares strategies for increasing collaboration, which may improve school/classroom culture, student engagement, and assessments. The information from this episode is a snippet from a full workshop Sloan offers entitled, First-Class Conversations. If you found this information useful and would like her to bring it to your school/district/organization, contact her at [email protected]. #InformInspireInfluence

A resource to use for fostering classroom discussions: Get Them Talking by Susan Edwards. Order it at https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Them-Talk-Discussions-Classrooms/dp/1560902663

Our most successful students are usually those who have positive feelings about the school environment. But, what happens when students feel like they don't fit the mold for the "right way" to behave and learn? In this episode, Sloan discusses how a sense of belonging can impact learning outcomes. She also shares resources by Heather Rubin, Lisa Estrada, Andrea Honigsfeld, TJ Rumler, and Dr. Melissa Sadin. These resources provide info. on research-based multilingual strategies and trauma-informed practices. This information is a snippet from a full workshop Sloan offers entitled, TECHquity for Students with Specialized Learning Needs. If you found this information useful and would like her to bring it to your school/district/organization, contact her at [email protected] RESOURCES: TJ Rumler Consulting-https://tjrumler.com/ Book: ELL Frontier--https://www.amazon.com/ELL-Frontiers-Technology-Instruction-Learners/dp/1506315089 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Sadin-Nathan-Teachers-Trauma/dp/0999790811

If we want to create a positive school/classroom culture, it's necessary to include our students in the process. Vision boards are a way to learn about what our students want to achieve at school and at home. By doing so, we can make connections and create a community of care. As a result, our school/classroom culture will improve. In this episode, Sloan discusses the components and process for creating digital vision boards. This information is a snippet from a full workshop she offers entitled, Reimagining Classroom Management: Using Tech to Connect. If you found this information useful and would like her to bring it to your school/district/organization, contact her at [email protected]

In less than two minutes a day, we can have small interactions that make a big impact. Whether it's a quick smile or saying "hello," you never know how you can create a positive experience in the lives of those around you. Also, in this episode, the host shares a strategy, Question of the Day, that will help to create a sense of care and community in your classroom or on your team. Twitter tags referenced in this episode @AMLE @DanaeAcker @gradydoctor @houstonkraft

The word "relationships" can often be overused and misused. This episode explores three phases of relationship-building (establishing, maintaining, and restoring) in order to transform them into harmonious interactions filled with genuine concern and effective communication (rapport).

Teacher Appreciation Week was last week. Let's keep the attitude of gratitude going by connecting with fellow educators who have helped us along our EDU journey.

Technology has it's place, but personal connections and a sense of belonging are what improves school & classroom culture. The result--more engagement among students and staff.

In this episode..

Are you concerned about the amount of movement that takes place at the door?

How does sitting by the door contribute to negative student behaviors and academic performance?

Are you willing to change your seating chart and room layout in order to improve the impact on learning?

As we begin the second half of the 21-22 school year, how can we revisit, revise, and reimagine the class culture we want to have? This episode shares takeaways from an article by Gabriel “Asheru” Benn (Ed Leadership Magazine, Sept 2018). Connect with Gabriel on Twitter @Asheru and Ed Leadership @ASCD. Read the article, You Don’t Know Me Like That, at https://www.ascd.org/el/classroom-management-reimagined

As parents/guardians, educators, and advocates for children, are we focused on past inappropriate actions (punishment) or training children for appropriate action in the future (discipline)? Will the result be fear, shame, and guilt? Or security and trust? Either way, it will impact our relationships with our children.