Evolved Educator Podcast

In this episode, we talk about the importance of small group instruction and how to use small groups to target skills and personalize learning. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

Communication requires skills for speaking and listening. In this episode, we discuss strategies for how to teach students speaking and listening skills for all content areas. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

The future is ambiguous. When we understand what society needs and doesn’t need, teachers know what the students need. In this episode, we discuss how can teachers become responsive to students’ individual needs and what does reflective teaching look like. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

The quality of planning can make or break the success of the teacher. Planning drives the interactions between students and teacher, and between students. These conversations are what determines the depth of student learning. Today we discuss the “what, how and now” of instruction. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

Struggling is a natural part of the problem-solving process. Student engagement increases in classrooms where the value is placed on the learning process. Today we discuss how to create demanding tasks and then step back to allow students to learn while still supporting students to minimize frustration. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

People naturally use questioning to help solve problems, think critically, gather information and communicate. In this episode, Michelle, Chanmi, and Jennifer discuss what teachers can to do create lifelong questioners and support students’ curiosity. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

This episode is the third of a three-part series on accountable talk. In parts one and two, we discussed why accountable talk is important and what it looks like from the student’s perspective. Today we’re going to dig into how to make accountable talk happen within the content your teaching in the classroom. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud  

Even in classrooms where teachers do all the right things…they ask sophisticated questions and provide prompts to guide student thinking, learning is sometimes inhibited. This the second of a three part series. Today we discuss how teachers can set up routines and structures to encourage accountable talk. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

We know there’s a strong connection between thinking and speaking. Research tells us students need to spend a lot of time talking. This is the first of a three part series about accountable talk in the classroom. In this episode we discuss what is accountable talk and how it helps students develop their thinking. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

Find out why creativity is a skill that is future-proof. Creativity is timeless and the need for employees with this skill will always exist. And, yes, creativity can be learned! Listen now to learn How to Plan Opportunities for Students to be Creative. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

Assessments drive instruction and learning. The team discusses the students’ role and what they need from teachers to be set up for success. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud  

We know the real indicator of effectiveness is student learning but how do teachers wing it? The Evolved Educator team explores what the idea means. The Evolved Educator team explores the techniques and strategies teachers use to integrate personalized instruction seemlessly.   Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com   Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

Because teachers can significantly improve student learning, it’s crucial they deliberately plan opportunities to teach students how to learn and then how to apply that learning in an authentic way. In this episode, the Evolved Educator team discuss the strategies teachers can use to influence student learning. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com   Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud  

How can teachers feel equipped to achieve any goal? How can teachers be sure to consider the students' needs? How can teachers use what they know about the current students to drive instruction? Click to listen as we discuss these questions and much more. Also, we highlight the strategy reflection journal. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com   Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud  

Activating prior knowledge is a wonderful teaching tool, but what should you do when students believe incorrect information? Misconceptions are a normal part of the learning process, but how can teachers address misconceptions to make instruction more effective? Anticipation Guide is the highlighted strategy. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud  

It’s said that questions are a teacher’s most powerful tool. How should teachers be managing asking questions? Are more questions better? Does questioning need to follow a hierarchy? We address these questions and more. The highlighted strategy is “Hot Seat.” Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

We’ve all probably had THAT teacher. You know, the one who talks and talks without engaging the group. But we know learning happens when teachers let students find their way. We dig into what strategies can you use to make sure students are engaged. One of the best all-around strategies, turn-and-talk, is highlighted. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud  

In this episode, we discuss what having your sh*t together looks like and offer solid advice on how to get there. 3-2-1 strategy is highlighted. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com   Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

We explore the different ways teachers can show leadership. Teachers can find opportunities that fit their talents and interests so they can continually shape the culture of the school and improve student learning. If you like this podcast, please subscribe. Let’s get social, follow us at EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com. Check out our lesson planning software, Smartplanner. Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

When teachers motivate students to push through productive struggle, the rewards are fantastic!. We explore how educators can help all students learn the discipline to be innovative thinkers and 21st-century problem-solvers. If you like this podcast, please subscribe. Let’s get social, follow us at EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com. Check out our lesson planning software, Smartplanner. Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

We dig into the heart of what students are really saying when they ask, “Why do we have to learn this?” When teachers shift planning to develop student agency, they provide opportunities which will lead to higher levels of engagement and performance. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software Website - www.evolvededucator.com Facebook - facebook.com/evolvededucator Twitter - @evolvededucator Instagram - @evolvededucator Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

What happens when students feel valued and respected? How can teachers motivate students to learn and have the confidence to take risks? In Building a Classroom Community, we dive into why it’s important to build a strong sense of community and how to do it. The highlighted strategy is conversation starters. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

We explore how to plan so students continuously practice communicating, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. The goal is to help students learn skills they will be able to do forever.  Clay modeling is the highlighted strategy. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

In It’s All about the Love, Jennifer shares a lovely gift from a student. The trio discuss why it’s important to create trusting relationships with students and how to build that trust. A tried and true strategy, Think-Pair-Share is highlighted. Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com instagram.com facebook.com Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud

Welcome to the introductory episode of the new podcast from Evolved Educator. Hosted by Michelle, Chanmi, and Jennifer - three teachers with more than 60 years of experience in education. They met more than 20 years ago at an amazing and incredibly diverse school in Chicago -- in fact, there are 47 different native languages spoken within the school’s population. Michelle and Jennifer still teach at that school. Chanmi moved and works as a instructional coach for a district in northern California. The idea for Evolved Educator started because whenever these three friends would meet the conversation always morphed into education best practices, and how to help their students learn. Over the last two decades, there have been big shifts in education. These three teachers talk about what they’ve learned and how fortunate they feel to have experienced the changes in education first hand. The goal of our podcast is to explore topics that will help teachers create an environment for learning, manage student learning, assessment, and planning. We want you to feel part of the Evolved Educator community. We want to learn from you and we hope you learn something from us too. Evolved Educator is fully committed to supporting teachers. Beyond this podcast, we also developed lesson planning software, called SmartPlanner. Teachers love it because it cuts lesson planning time down to just a few minutes. We also offer micro-credentials which are a series of achievements and skill mastery. Hosted by: Michelle Krumholz, Chanmi Chun, Jennifer Bade Produced by: Derrick Michaud   Smartplanner Lesson Planning Software EvolvedEducator.com twitter.com/evolvededucato instagram.com/evolvededucator facebook.com/evolvededucator