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This is a podcast for Uvalde CISD teachers and friends. The purpose of this podcast is to bring attention to the topics that impact students the most through authentic experiences and conversation.

Natalie Arias & Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez


    • Apr 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Transitioning to Canvas w/ GCISD | Season 2, Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 41:29


    In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss transitioning to Canvas with Digital Learning Coaches from Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Episode Resources: Canvas Accounts Announcement: https://www.smore.com/us654 Follow Karsyn and Taylor on Twitter: @TechCoachTaylor @karsyn_jackson UCISD Canvas Academy Training Course: https://uvaldecisd.instructure.com/courses/2865 UCISD Summer Safari 2022: ucisd.me/USafari22 Follow us! @litUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

    Fostering Positive Relationships | Season 2, Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 29:35


    In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss the topic of Fostering Positive Relationships using inspiration from the late Rita Pierson. Episode Resources: Rita Pierson Ted Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-strategies-building-better-student-relationships Margaret's Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/implementing-blended-learning-pre-k-students UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

    Circle of Control | Season 2, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 21:43


    In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss the topic of Circle of Control. Episode Resources: Royce & Associates Article: “What Covey Taught me About the Circle of Influence Enneagram Personality Test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest Follow @mirabellecreations on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirabellecreations UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

    Season 2, Episode 2 | Trauma Informed Care + SEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 36:39


    In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss Trauma Informed Care with Miranda Dvorak and Dr. Hector Lopez of Crossroads Academy High School. Episode Resources: What is Trauma Informed Care?: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trauma-informed-care-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-2018101613562 UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Canva for Education: www.canva.com/education Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

    Season 2, Episode 1 | Lessons Learned from COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 24:50


    In this episode, Natalie welcomes her new co-host Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez for the season 2 kickoff where they discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 school shut downs and distance learning experience.  Episode Resources: WeAreTeachers Blog: https://www.weareteachers.com/teachers-after-covid/ UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

    Episode 10 | Choosing the Right EdTech Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 20:39


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of EdTech tools with current Anthon IC, Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez. Episode Resources: EdSurge Article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-09-24-the-secret-sauce-to-choosing-edtech-find-tools-by-fit-not-feature 3D Flyover Tours: https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/take-flyover-tours-in-maps-ipad6f5e96f4/ipados SAMR Model Explained: https://www.schoology.com/blog/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

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    Episode 9 | Station Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 14:15


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of station rotation with 7-12 Grade Curriculum Specialist, Rachel Hohman. Episode Resources: 10 Tips for Teacher Using the Station Rotation Model: https://catlintucker.com/2018/09/10-tips-station-rotation-model/ BLGP Station Rotation Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing Station Rotation Model: Grouping Strategies: https://catlintucker.com/2018/03/grouping-strategies 3 Secrets to Successful Station Rotation: https://www.blendedlearning.org/3-secrets-to-successful-station-rotations/ Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 8 | Online Learning Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 12:29


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of online learning design. Episode Resources: Remote Lesson Design Guide: https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=remote%20learning Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 7 | Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 10:27


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of relationships. Episode Resources: Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-effective-classroom-management Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 IXL Leaderboard Blog: https://blog.ixl.com/2021/03/18/start-a-friendly-competition-with-ixl-leaderboards/ Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 6 | Data-Driven Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 29:26


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of data-driven instruction with PK-2 Curriculum Specialist, Julie Hipp. Episode Resources: TeachThought.com Article on IXL: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/how-to-use-ixl-8-tips-for-using-the-k-12-adaptive-learning-platform/ Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 5 | Small Group Instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 21:09


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of small group instruction with Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sandy Garza. Episode Resources: Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing Virtual Station Rotation Template (Catlin Tucker): https://catlintucker.com/2020/06/station-rotation-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/ Mr. Martin's Virtual Work Choice Template: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B6Kg9SnSKKBcFw-IxhbQ7-eKufPizMYo5Fi_fa99qRY/edit?usp=sharing Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 4 | Student Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 14:45


    In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of Student Agency. Episode Resources: Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Diagnostic Goals Tracker (Fillable Google Slide): https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B Digital Student Data Tracker Template: http://ucisd.me/38dhjHS Choice Board Templates: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/interactive-learning-menus-choice-boards-using-google-docs/ Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 3 | Student Conferencing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 15:29


    In this episode, Natalie chats with Jennifer Griffin, 3-6 Grade Curriculum Specialist about the value of student conferences. Episode Resources: Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Diagnostic Goals Tracker (Fillable Google Slide): https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 2 | Student Voice and Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 16:03


    Episode Resources: ASCD Article by Mike Anderson/ Based on book Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/116015/chapters/An-ASCD-Study-Guide-for-Learning-to-Choose,-Choosing-to-Learn@-The-Key-to-Student-Motivation-and-Achievement.aspx Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/ Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/ Apple Clips User Guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/clips/welcome/ios Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

    Episode 1 | Growth Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 4:00


    For our inaugural episode, we will discuss the importance of the growth mindset. Episode Resources: Growth Mindset Graphic: http://bit.ly/3cKV6Eg Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Google Meet Button Video: http://bit.ly/3oTawbU Carol Dweck's Book Mindset on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jtsj8w Follow us @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

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