The ROAR: Learning Run Wild!

What actually goes on at a team planning meeting? Listen to hear how the First Grade Team and the Instructional Technology Coach collaborate for future student learning. Everything from collab logs, portfolios and math activities are addressed! Click here to see some of the discussion items :) http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/team-meeting-madness-episode-15

You’ll be sure to be amazed as 2nd grade teacher, Miss Kenny, shares about a powerful independent choice activity for students that supplements their reading curriculum. With a little bit of training and lots of creative opportunities, the sky is the limit!

Check out the boards here: http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/choice-boards-tic-tac-toe-style-episode-13

Students TAKE OVER as they step into the teacher role- in more ways than one. Check out two fifth graders as they share their experience with creating their own rubric in class. But it doesn’t stop there- they then talk about going into another third class class to lead and facilitate the generating of other student rubrics. Teaching is hard work!

Spooky Awesome 1st Grade Skills RIGHT HERE! Listen as three first graders share about their experience with Rebus stories, the mega tech skill of copy & paste, and being technology leaders. Special thanks to Eric Curts for the idea! Check out the final product here: http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/spooky-fun-in-first-grade-episode-11

GLOBAL READ ALOUD ROCKS! As promised, listen to both the teacher and student experience with the Global Read Aloud initiative taking place in our classrooms right now! It’s been an incredible way to connect with classes all around the country (and even outside of the USA) and discuss the awesome books we’re all reading. Navigate to this link to learn more and see it in action: http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/global-read-aloud-from-the-teacher-student-lens-episode-10

Giving students opportunities to connect beyond the classroom walls can really change their learning experiences… for the better! These are the types of activities that our kids will remember forever! Listen as two students reflect on the importance of communication, collaboration, technology and an authentic audience.

Classity Class? Yessity Yes! The brain is designed to learn in a special way. Whole Brain Teaching is an approach that capitalizes on this and fuels student engagement. Listen as rockstar first grade teacher, Mrs. Joan Nelson, shares more about this classroom-changing philosophy! Click here to access the full blog post including links and videos- http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/whole-brain-teaching-episode-8!

Elementary students creating digital portfolios and resumes? You better believe it! Listen as 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders share about the designing of these incredible learning experiences. Portfolios are powerful tools to facilitate growth, reflection, and fun! Click the link to see examples! http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/digital-portfolios-from-the-student-lens-episode-7

Want to know about the process of having students create the rubrics for their work? Listen as three fourth grade students share their experience, feelings and insight about taking ownership in generating their own assessment criteria and how it impacted their learning! You won’t want to miss it!

ALL students deserve a voice! Listen as Special Education teacher, Mrs. Dyer, shares some of the unique ways she gives students opportunities to shine and take ownership. From leading IEP meetings to self monitoring their own behavior in the classroom, you’ll be sure to add more ideas to your toolbox! Check out more at http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/student-voice-with-a-twist-episode-5 .