Welcome to Season 4 - Episode 26 of The Art of Teaching Business podcast! In this exciting episode, I have my first guest ever! I interview Norman, a veteran business educator with over 35 years of experience at Keene High School's Cheshire Career Center in Keene, New Hampshire. Discover how Norman transformed Business classes and skyrocketed enrollment by implementing the City Collaborative™—a hands-on, immersive, project-based learning approach to teaching business concepts. Norman shares his journey, classroom strategies, and real stories of student engagement, collaboration, and creativity, especially after the challenges of remote learning and COVID-19.

Resource mentioned in the podcast:

1️⃣⁠ ⁠⁠City Collaborative™ Business Education Project

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Welcome to Season 3, the 25th episode of 'The Art ofTeaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom.

In Episode 25 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, I get real about what May feels like for teachers—the chaos, the burnout, and the overlooked need for true appreciation. I share stories about my own experiences with Teacher Appreciation Week (or lack thereof!), creative end-of-year projects, and why it’s so important to give ourselves grace. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Tune in as I reflect on the importance of self-care, celebrate the impact we make, and remind you to enjoy the journey—even in the wildest month of the school year. 

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Welcome to Season 3, the 24th episode of 'The Art ofTeaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom.

In Episode 24 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, I dive into how I totally flipped my approach to end-of-year assessments. Back in the day, it was all about textbook tests, but now I’m all in on project-based learning and creative capstones—think food trucks, events, and hands-on business challenges. I’ll chat about why these projects actually boost student confidence and make learning stick, plus share some of my favorite ideas and tips. If you want to finish the school year strong and ditch boring tests, you’re in the right place!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Food Truck Final Capstone Project for Entrepreneurship and Intro to Business class

2️⃣⁠ Accounting Class Capstone Project

3️⃣ Marketing Capstone Project

4️⃣ Social Media Marketing Capstone Project

5️⃣ Food Truck Project for Computer Applications Class

6️⃣ Paper Airplane Final Assessment Project

7️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Business Communications Course⁠⁠⁠

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In Episode 23 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, I discuss the importance of active listening as a secret weapon in the classroom.  As a veteran teacher, I've discovered that many educators aren't teaching this crucial skill. I explained how I made active listening a fundamental part of my business communications course and shared its key components: maintaining eye contact, asking questions, reflecting on what we hear, being patient, and listening without judgment.  I've found that emphasizing active listening transforms classroom culture and gives students a valuable life skill for their future careers. It's not just about hearing, but understanding and being fully present in conversations.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Business Communications Course

2️⃣ Active Listening Unit

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Welcome to Season 3, the 22nd episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.

In Episode 22 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, host Denise Leigh delves into effective strategies for promoting business education programs during the peak scheduling season in January and February. Denise shares five actionable tips, from creating eye-catching displays at elective fairs to utilizing bulletin boards and project-based learning to showcase student work. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other departments and the value of student engagement. Packed with practical advice and personal anecdotes, this episode offers valuable insights for educators looking to attract more students to their business classes. Tune in for expert tips on fostering classroom community and ensuring job security.

Timestamped Overview:

00:00 Budgeting time crucial for program promotion.

04:37 Preparing for January program with student volunteers.

07:16 Engage 8th graders: fun teacher, food projects.

13:19 Engaging bulletin boards inspire student interaction.

17:12 Artifacts displayed engage students in city projects.

20:06 Collaborations attract students, promote program interest.

22:11 Promote business education for student success.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ticket to Success Bulletin Board

2️⃣ ⁠⁠Bulletin Boards and Classroom Décor Category

3️⃣ ⁠⁠City Collaborative™ Business Education Project - Revolutionary

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Welcome to Season 3, the 21st episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.

This podcast is the final podcast of a 3-part series about instructional strategies for your Computer Applications class.

Show rundown and timestamps:

Instructional Strategies Overview [00:00:49]

Discussion of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching computer applications.

Introduction of the main focus: guided instruction, application, technology playground, brain breaks.

Definition and importance of guided instruction.

Classroom setup and management techniques.

Examples of guided instruction for teaching new concepts like spreadsheets.

Explanation of application as an instructional strategy.

Importance of setting clear expectations and deadlines.

Examples of application tasks like formatting in MS Word or Google Slides.

Importance of giving students time to explore and play with technology.

Examples include Google Earth activities and creative assignments.

Recommended frequency and timing for technology playground sessions.

Description of brain breaks to provide creative opportunities.

Examples of engaging activities like Google Earth scavenger hunts and creating digital kiosks.

Importance of switching instructional strategies to keep students engaged.

Detailed explanation of a Google Sites project as an example of mixing strategies.

Guided instruction for interface familiarization.

Application tasks with daily expectations and creativity.

Emphasis on the importance of varying instructional strategies.

Encouragement to make lessons engaging and avoid predictability.

Conclusion.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Google Sites

2️⃣ ⁠Keyboarding/Typing Fun Files Bundle
3️⃣ ⁠Computer Applications - Google Full Course Bundle⁠

4️⃣ ⁠Microsoft Applications Course Bundle

5️⃣ Hot Cocoa Stand - Google Slides

6️⃣ Holiday Living Room - Google Slides

Here is a link to the entire ⁠Computer Applications Lessons⁠ category in my store.

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Welcome to Season 3, the 20th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.

In this podcast I talk about the essential Google Applications that are so important for business education. I offer tips on effective classroom strategies and maximizing student engagement in your Computer Applications/ Google Applications class. Podcast 2 of a 3 part series.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google Keep

2️⃣ Google Productivity Simulation

4️⃣ Google Travel

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Welcome to Season 3, the 19th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.

In this podcast I talk about the essential Microsoft Office applications that are so important for business education. I offer tips on effective classroom strategies and maximizing student engagement in your Computer Applications/Microsoft Applications class. Podcast 1 of a 3 part series.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Microsoft Office Course Bundle - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

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Welcome to Season 3, the 18th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.

In this podcast I offer some tips on making a teaching career more manageable by grading over a student's shoulder. I answer your questions from my last podcast episode and further explain how you can save your valuable time and make your work/life balance better by grading over the shoulder rather than giving tests and quizzes.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Personal Finance Course Financial Literacy High School Curriculum Full SemesterMy TpT Store is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Education With Denise Leigh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Welcome to Season 3, the 17th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.

In this podcast I challenge you to 'think outside of the test' and use projects and activities as the methods of assessments in your classes instead of traditional exams. It will save you time and effort and elevate the learning experience for your students.

Resources mentioned in this podcast:

1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ City Collaborative™ Business Education Project – Revolutionary Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity

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