The Letters and Ink Blog Podcast

The Letters and Ink Blog Podcast

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The Letters and Ink Blog Podcast episodes

  • 14 - 12 Tips for New Teachers

    In this episode, I give you my 12 favorite tips for anyone who is starting their first year of teaching!


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    30 min
  • 13 - Why Grades Aren't Motivating Our Students - and What We Can Do About It

    In this episode, I explain why typical grading practices are demotivating (and harmful) to our students, and 10 steps we can take right now to change the way our students see the learning process.


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    19 min
  • 12 - 5 Biased Grading Practices to Retire - and What To Do Instead

    In this episode, I breakdown 5 grading practices that are inherently biased - and what we can do instead.


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    35 min
  • 11 - A History of Grading Practices in the United States and Why They're Problematic

    In this episode, I give a summary of the various grading philosophies used throughout the short history of education in the united States, how we got to the A- F and GPA system and why we need to fix them now.


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    25 min
  • 10 - We Need to Talk About Grading

    In this episode, I explain the epiphany I had while trying to keep my head ( and my students' heads) above water during pandemic teaching. I realized something's gotta change.


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    17 min
  • 9 - 5 Lessons Learned from a Year of Pandemic Teaching

    In this episode, I talk about the most important takeaways I have from this year + of pandemic teaching - the a- ha moments I had and the practices that I will continue to refine as we return to a new normal of teaching. One thing that should never go back to business as usual is education.


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    27 min
  • 8 - 10 PD Opportunities I am Taking This Summer

    In this episode, I dive into the 10 PD opportunities I am prioritizing this summer! If you need ideas on self- paced, low- key PD to keep your teacher brain ( gently) engaged, take a listen!

    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/

    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/

    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter

    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    17 min
  • 7 - How to ROCK Your Next Teaching Interview

    In this episode, I share my best strategies for preparing for a teaching interview, including the latest common interview questions and tips for answering them!

    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/

    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    20 min
  • 6 - How to Write an Awesome Teaching Resume

    In this episode, I take you through the process of writing a resume.  I even share some FREE resume templates with you!

    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/

    Check out the blog post for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    22 min
  • 5 - 10 Activities to Celebrate the End of the School Year That Aren't Watching A Movie

    In this episode, I share 10 different activities you can use to celebrate the end of the school year! I wanted to find something to help my AP Lang students relax after the test, but blossomed into this list! I explain how I do each activity and everything you need to know to get started!


    find me on insta: https://www.instagram.com/letters_andink/
    Check out the shownotes for this episode at: https://lettersandinkblog.com/the-podcast/
    Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
    https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
    License code: LWJMLHMIFXLGDHSZ

    20 min

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A podcast for teachers. I give you equal doses of inspiration and encouragement as we dive into all things English instruction, teacher tech, and digital pedagogy. Together, we'll transform classroom…