Paw Print Pause

Paw Print Pause

By Natalie Arias & Margaret Tarski-RodriguezEducation
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Paw Print Pause episodes

  • Episode 5 | Small Group Instruction

    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of small group instruction with Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sandy Garza. 

    Episode Resources:

    Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW

    Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369

    Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing 

    Virtual Station Rotation Template (Catlin Tucker): https://catlintucker.com/2020/06/station-rotation-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/

    Mr. Martin's Virtual Work Choice Template: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B6Kg9SnSKKBcFw-IxhbQ7-eKufPizMYo5Fi_fa99qRY/edit?usp=sharing

    Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    22 min
  • Episode 4 | Student Agency

    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of Student Agency.

    Episode Resources:

    Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW

    Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369

    Diagnostic Goals Tracker (Fillable Google Slide): https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B

    Digital Student Data Tracker Template: http://ucisd.me/38dhjHS

    Choice Board Templates: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/interactive-learning-menus-choice-boards-using-google-docs/

    Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    15 min
  • Episode 3 | Student Conferencing

    In this episode, Natalie chats with Jennifer Griffin, 3-6 Grade Curriculum Specialist about the value of student conferences. 


    Episode Resources:

    Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW 

    Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369

    Diagnostic Goals Tracker (Fillable Google Slide): https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B

    Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    16 min
  • Episode 2 | Student Voice and Choice

    Episode Resources:

    ASCD Article by Mike Anderson/ Based on book Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/116015/chapters/An-ASCD-Study-Guide-for-Learning-to-Choose,-Choosing-to-Learn@-The-Key-to-Student-Motivation-and-Achievement.aspx 

    Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369

    Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/

    Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/ 

    Apple Clips User Guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/clips/welcome/ios

    Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    17 min
  • Episode 1 | Growth Mindset

    For our inaugural episode, we will discuss the importance of the growth mindset. 


    Episode Resources:

    • Growth Mindset Graphic: http://bit.ly/3cKV6Eg
    • Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369
    • Google Meet Button Video: http://bit.ly/3oTawbU
    • Carol Dweck's Book Mindset on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jtsj8w

      • Follow us @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

      4 min

    About Paw Print Pause

    From the publisher's feed

    This is a podcast for Uvalde CISD teachers and friends. The purpose of this podcast is to bring attention to the topics that impact students the most through authentic experiences and conversation.