Learning Unlocked

Guest: Melissa Hosten

Co-Director at the University of Arizona Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers

In this episode, debunking the myth of 'learning loss' is the focus. Melissa discusses her research findings and invites listeners to "hear the voices" of students and teachers from this past school year, including their challenges, but also their learning and growth. As this school year ends, Brit and Melissa encourage educators to breathe in relief, rest, recover, and reconnect this summer.

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Visit: crr.math.arizona.edu

Guest: Kim Haase

K-6 Math Specialist

In this episode, Brit and Kim discuss the importance of building a math culture that is based in confidence. This can be accomplished by reimagining the way math has be traditionally taught and using "Just in Time Math PD: Math in Minutes."

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Guest: Bobson Wong

High School Math Teacher, NYC

In this episode, Brit and Bobson do the heavy lifting to learn the ropes of The Math Teacher's Toolbox: Hundreds of Practical Ideas to Support Your Students written by Bobson and Larisa Bukalov. This resource provides teachers with fresh, engaging, and hands-on strategies for students make connections across mathematical units and decrease "math anxiety".

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• Twitter: @bobsonwong
• http://bobsonwong.com

Guest: Melinda Murphy, M.Ed

Principal, Highland High School

In this episode, Melinda and Brit discuss trials--and triumphs--all those that come with balancing the administrative side of administration with the instructional leadership side of administration. Her insight enriches not just principals but all interested in moving schools forward. Listen in to learn the steps taken on her campus to gain collective commitment required for a central instructional goal.

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IG @melindaLMAZ FB: Melinda Murphy

Guest: Julia Salce, M.Ed and NBCT

Instructional Specialist

In this episode, Julia and I discuss the impact of homework on students. We even delve into our own past blunders as teachers with homework and our experiences with homework with our own children. Because of our conflicting feelings, we dug into the research to see what we could learn--and that is what we'll discuss and share with you today. In addition to evidence based on our research, we chat strategies to assist teachers to create appropriate, meaningful homework will be at the forefront.

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[email protected] or FB @gpsprofgrowth

Guest: Jenna Quarelli-Buck

Secondary ELA Curriculum Coordinator

In this episode, Brit and Jenna chat about how crucial literacy skills are for students to be engaging in their school careers. We also reveal a simple strategy that can be used to help scaffold students into becoming critical and sophisticated readers and writers in any content area.

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Guest: Tara Dale

NBCT, Author, and Instructional Coach

In this episode, Tara shares with Brit pieces of her resource book, The Science Teacher's Toolbox and how she feels that even though the book is geared towards science teachers, all teachers can gain fresh strategies for their classrooms. The book also includes ways to promote a culturally responsive science classroom. Here is a sneak peak of Chapter 19!

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Twitter @TaraCDale

Guest: Wendy S. Peterson

Instructional Specialist

In this episode, Wendy and Brit examine the four components of teacher credibility: trust, dynamism, competence, and immediacy, and how they are closely intertwined with classroom management.

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FB Page: Inspiring Instruction; Email: [email protected]

Guest: Stacey Pasquel

Technology Integration Educator

In this episode, Stacey and I discuss technology's tie to learning design, especially since the past nine months have reshaped students' learning experiences. Additionally, we dive into blended learning and how it creates student-centered learning opportunities in pacing, voice, and choice.

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Email: [email protected]

Guest: Heidi Martin

1st Grade Teacher and Social Media Director for Whole Brain Teaching

In this episode, Heidi and I dig into how the WBT (Whole Brain Teaching) Basics benefits ALL students of ALL ages in ALL learning environments. We discuss what WBT is and is not and how it can empower students to take ownership of their learning.

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IG @wholebrainwithheidi or Join one of the WBT FB groups! WBT also has a podcast available on iTunes, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Google, and Podbean.