Transforming Learning by CBD

Transforming Learning by CBD

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Transforming Learning by CBD episodes

  • 070: Living Student-Centered with Dayna Cantu

    *Don't miss your chance to win a gift card by sharing a challenge from your classroom (there's a chance we will feature it on an upcoming episode!). Call 616-965-6606 and leave us a message.*

    Dayna Cantu is a 5th grade teacher in Delton Kellogg Schools. In this episode, Zach talks with Dayna about her journey into blended learning and a student-centered classroom.  She shares some insights about her approach to education and developing independent thinkers as well as some practical tips for teachers looking to implement similar instructional strategies. 

    Connect with Dayna on twitter (@mrscantu5) or email ([email protected]).

    Our team of instructional coaches is available to help ANY teacher, ANYwhere. Learn more or just peruse our other resources (blogs, classes, monthly newsletter) and services (events, virtual support, quick chats or calls) at cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

    17 min
  • 069: Rethinking Education w/ Melody Arabo, 2014-15 MTOY

    *Don't miss your chance to win a gift card by sharing a challenge from your classroom (there's a chance we will feature it on an upcoming episode!). Call 616-965-6606 and leave us a message.*


    Melody Arabo is the 2014-15 Michigan Teacher of the Year, a U.S. Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Fellow, author, and now an Outreach Specialist for EdReports.org. 

    She and Pete discuss how these experiences have influenced Melody’s perspectives on education today and where it may be trending. Listen as they discuss those trends and some of Melody’s work in those areas.


    Resources and links: 

    Twitter: @MelodyArabo

    Melodyarabo.com

    Design39campus.com

    For more from our team of instructional tech coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

    18 min
  • 068: Community Engagement Makes it Real w/ Carrie Moeggenberg

    *Don't miss your chance to win a gift card by sharing a challenge from your classroom (there's a chance we will feature it on an upcoming episode!). Call 616-965-6606 and leave us a message.*

    Carrie Moeggenberg is an instructional coach with Ludington Area Schools. For this episode, Pete connected with Carrie to talk about her additional role as community liaison and the successes she has experienced in connecting community leaders and businesses to classrooms in her schools.

    Connect with Carrie on twitter (@cmoegge1) or email ([email protected]) to hear more about her experiences or pick her brain about trying something similar in your own district.

    Our team of instructional coaches is available to help ANY teacher, ANYwhere. Learn more or just peruse our other resources (blogs, classes, monthly newsletter) and services (events, virtual support, quick chats or calls) at cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

    15 min
  • 067: Ideas to Transform Music Education w/ Jeff West
    Jeff West is a blogger, podcaster, and band teacher with Lake Shore Public Schools. Erik caught up with Jeff to ask how technology influences music education, and their conversation produced a number of insights applicable to any content area.
    To follow up with Jeff or any of his resources:
    Podcast: anchor.fm/jeffa-west
    Blog: olddognewtech.wordpress.com
    Twitter: twitter.com/edtechjwest
    Connect with our team of instructional coaches and utilize our live support by visiting cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU
    16 min
  • 066: Leading by Modeling w/ Pat Donohue
    You heard Pat Donohue in episode 60 ( https://anchor.fm/cbdpodcast/episodes/060-Standards-Based-Grading-w-Pat-Donohue-e2jlfu ) where he discussed Standards-Based Grading. Clearly an administrator who willingly embraces change, Pat talks with Erik in this episode about leading his staff through change by modeling the kinds of things he asks of his teachers. Hear them discuss flipped staff meetings, teacher critiques (of admin!), and more!
    Pat is more than willing to host other teachers or administrators in his building - anyone interested in hearing more about his efforts. Reach out to Pat by email ( [email protected] ) or phone ( 586-285-8840 ).
    And remember, you can connect with our team of instructional coaches or find more of our resources and services at cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU
    17 min
  • 065: Train Students' Attention through Mindfulness with Cheryl Blackington
    Mindfulness is a topic of conversations in many aspects of society today. In the classroom, the idea of mindful students holds great appeal (for all stakeholders!).
    As a retired teacher of nearly 40 years, Cheryl Blackington continues to work in education through the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness and other endeavors in an effort to support healthy mindful practices for students and teachers. Pete talks with Cheryl about her work and suggestions she might have for others. See below for the resources and links Cheryl discussed.
    Links and Resources:
    mindfulnessinschools.org
    mindfulschools.org
    centerformsc.org/teach-msc-2-2/msc-teens-teacher-training/
    www.mindfulselfcompassionforteens.com/
    Read Pete's recent blog post about mindfulness in schools here: cbdconsulting.com/mindfulness
    For more from the CBD team of instructional coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU or subscribe to our monthly digest at http://eepurl.com/dH7LTT
    24 min
  • 064: Do your students design the school lunch menu? w/ Jen Rowe
    Jen Rowe ( [email protected] ) teaches family consumer sciences in Ludington Area Schools. Taking authenticity seriously, Jen and her students embarked on a PBL unit in conjunction with the school food service department to redesign the menu. Listen to Pete talk with Jen about this amazing project!
    For more from our team or to connect with one of our instructional coaches to support you in your goals, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU
    20 min
  • 063: Self-Paced Instruction w/ David Vermeulen
    David Vermeulen ( [email protected] ) teaches middle school in Montague Area Public Schools. Erik and David discuss his efforts to teach in a classroom familiar to most teachers: some students are highly capable and progressing rapidly while others are hardly even present (to name a couple). David shares how he has developed a process for student self-paced instruction that meets both needs in a variety of ways.
    For more from our team of instructional coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU
    15 min
  • 062: 5 Key Beliefs and Student Motivation w/ Dave Stuart Jr.
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    You heard him on episode 34 discussing his most recent book, These 6 Things ( anchor.fm/cbdpodcast/episodes/034-These-6-Things-with-Dave-Stuart--Jr-e1u2i5 ), but for episode 62, Dave Stuart Jr. dives deep into what he calls the 5 Key Beliefs. Listen to Dave share with Pete how he devised this particular list of 5 and the profound significance they bear on student motivation and long-term flourishing.
    Dave Stuart Jr. is a teacher in Cedar Springs, MI who writes, blogs, presents, speaks, and more in the field of education. He also provides online learning opportunities for teachers, as mentioned in the episode. For links and resources from Dave, see below.
    Student Motivation Online Course: http://www.davestuartjr.com/smc
    Build Connections: https://davestuartjr.com/build-connections-to-help-kids-value-coursework/
    Simple Interventions to Improve Belonging: https://davestuartjr.com/simple-interventions-birthdays-belonging/
    Connect with Dave a davestuartjr.com or twitter.com/davestuartjr
    Remember that our team is dedicated to supporting educators with free services and resources available at cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU
    48 min
  • 061: How to be a Happier Parent w/ KJ Dell'Antonia
    KJ Dell'Antonia is an author, blogger, and New York Times column editor. For this episode, Pete interviews KJ about her book How to Be a Happier Parent. Their discussion focuses on a few of KJ's 10 mantras for parents to consider and offers listeners plenty of opportunity to connect sound parenting advice to profound classroom practice.
    To learn more about KJ and her work:
    kjdellantonia.com
    twitter.com/KJDellAntonia
    facebook.com/kjdellantonia
    Instagram: @kjda
    For more about her book: kjdellantonia.com/how-to-be-a-happier-parent/
    For the Time Magazine article Pete mentioned: http://time.com/5370788/raising-optimistic-kids-pessimistic-times/?utm_source=time.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=social-button-sharing
    And as always, connect with our team or subscribe to our digest at cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU
    31 min

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