By PGD Instructional Specialists
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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.
Guests: Natalie Krafft, Oak Tree Elementary - Music and Marissa Gomez, Boulder Creek - Art
In this episode, Brit chats with Natalie and Marissa about their world in special areas. We dive into the secrets of how these spaces boost brainpower for all students and snag some nifty tips on sprinkling art and music into regular classrooms too. Tune in for a chat that's sure to spark some joy!
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School of Rock
Harvard Health Publishing
University of Central Florida
Rousseau's Hypnotic Piano Background
Guest: Elizabeth Evans, Director of Civic Education Programs at Arizona State University
In this episode, Brit and Liz bond over their common enemy: perfectionism! They share their own stories of overthinking and struggling to please others, while giggling their way through practical tips for beating the perfectionism blues. With their help, you'll be able to perform your best, without losing your sanity in the process!
Guest: Leslee Mizen-Stroud, Middle School Social Studies Teacher
In this episode, Brit gets all the details on how Leslee is leveling up her teaching game with Classcraft! This edtech gem is a gamified tool that even non-gamers can rock with their students. Listen in as Leslee "spills the tea" on how Classcraft has revolutionized her teaching style and made her classroom a more engaging and dynamic space for learning.
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Guests: Trisha Shores & Marcus Hire, High School English and Social Science Teachers and Instructional Coaches
In this episode, we discussed the intersection of teacher credibility and grading practices and beliefs, namely what it takes to shift the learning focus away from traditional grading and some of the toxic behaviors it can unintentionally create, to a culture that values mastery of learning. The heartfelt moments and candid conversations had about the learning roadblocks teachers can unknowingly build left us wanting more! This conversation takes an honest and hard look at effective teaching and learning in 2023.
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The Evidence-Backed Grader
Guest: Jammie Zimmer, Second Grade Teacher
Joining Wendy for this podcast is Jammie Zimmer, a second grade teacher who excels at Building Community and Connection. Although she teaches young children, many of her ideas can easily be transferred to classes with older students. Most importantly, catch Jammie's enthusiasm, passion, and pure joy; her love of teaching will reignite yours!
Guests: Brit Bingold, Julia Salce, and Wendy Peterson
Our Professional Growth Instructional Specialists are 'put on the spot' as they discuss perspectives on teaching from veteran teachers. Listen to learn, be entertained, and "give 'them' a pencil"!
Guest: Jordan Hall, Instructional Coach
In this episode, Jordan and Brit celebrate episode 50 with one of our essential instructional routines: MOVEMENT! We discuss how purposeful movement utilizes strategies that allow students to move while processing content and how it enhances instruction rather than detracting from it.
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Guest: Julia Salce, Instructional Specialist
In this episode, we 'unlock' formative assessment by discussing it through an instructional lens. How can educators provide students opportunities to say, do, make, or write, thus allowing teachers time to assess and collect learning evidence formatively? We discuss this question and work to answer it in today's conversation.
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Guest: Shannon Jauregui, High School English Teacher
In this episode, Shannon and Brit share their love for Kagan cooperative learning strategies and how to use them intentionally in the classroom.
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Guest: Trish Smith, 8th Grade Social Sciences Teacher
In this episode, Trish shares with Brit how she leverages different types of note-taking in her classroom to help her students comprehend the material and remember what they have learned to reference for future lessons.
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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.