Welcome to the RMSPD Podcast. This series is created to provide free PD for RMS teachers and educators everywhere. Our goal is to share ideas and inspire educators to continue to improve their craft.
this episode takes a look at great big story. Com. A website that allows students to create videos and has videos to share with your classroom.
This episode takes a look at how to use book Creator for students and teachers.
A quick introduction to how to incorporate Powtoon in the classroom.
This episode discusses a range of ideas about how dopamine can impact our classroom and what we can do to be intentional about using it to help our students.
This episode talks about how educators can go beyond their 4 walls of the classroom to create a learning moment for students. Using the staycation model, teachers can create an experience in the classroom that takes students on a journey outside of the normal day and allows them to experience something they may not outside of school.
This episode looks at a digital sharing website called belouga.org.
A look at the ISTE standards and how to incorporate all the standards in education.
This episode provides examples from Mr. Gerry Brooks about how to use students to support day-to-day tasks inside of the classroom.
In this episode I take Hamish Brewer's idea of "Chasing 100" and explain what it means to me. #Relentless
I interview Cody Poe and Ethan Meeks about lessons they have learned as new teachers and what advice they would give to others.
I interview Julia Reaves on her son and how she hopes educators support him.
I interview Audrey McCarty about standards based grading and test talk.
I interview Sydney Sigman about teachers who leave the profession and how to keep them.
I interview Sara Long as we talk about special education.
in this episode I interview a 7th grade student who has a unique perspective of being a student who is transferred district's multiple times. In this interview he gives advice for students and teachers about how to handle this unique perspective
I interview a 5th grade student on what they were their experience at RMS during 4th grade.
in this episode I talked about the importance of modeling the behaviors and expectations that we are setting for our students. I use a discussion of local sports and the classroom to share insights and why it's important that we set the tone early in the year and often give reminders on what we want.
I discuss the option of rebuilding Colombine High School and how that can connect to your classroom.
I take a deeper look into the St. Louis Blues and how educators can learn from their journey to championship contenders.
This episode discusses the importance of social emotional learning and Dr. Bryan Pearlman's book "Whatever it takes."
This episode discusses the idea of a circle of safety fro Simon Sinek's book "Leaders Eat Last."
A review of the South Central Learning Summit and a discussion on using data in your classroom. #RMSPD
Overview of what the podcast is about an introduction to the RMS reads challenge. #RMSreadschallenge #RMSPD
in this episode I talk about setting goals and showing yourself to continue to do better for yourself your classroom and your students.
In Rolla, it's always a great day to be a bulldog. This episode discusses the idea of how to make school spirit an everyday idea and challenges you to promote school spirit everyday.
I discuss how favoritism is not how everyone thinks in education.
This episode covers ideas from"Lead with Literacy" to support students literacy.
Does your instruction and classroom environment match your educational philosophy? If not, what needs to change to make that happen?
This episode discusses the first chapters of the "Lead with Literacy" book.
Some ideas on how to use calendar in your classroom.
Back from vacation, I discuss three things I learned while I was away.
This episode covers information from Sean Gaillard's book #ThePepperEffect and need for individuals to take intentional time to reflect and relax.
This episode covers the SCLS and my topic of "it's not the lesson, it's the engagement." I highlight the need for empowering our students and the positives that can come from it.
In this episode I discuss a discipline technique called the 4 questions. These come from the Capturing Kids Hearts program.
This episode discusses the upcoming South Central Learning Summit happening at Rolla Junior High on June 20th. I discuss some of the guest speakers who I am looking forward to meeting from outside of the district. I also remind everyone of the time and cost. Hope to see you there.
In this episode I discuss the 10 Minute Feedback System from #EmpowerBook by John Spencer and A.J. Juliani. This will hopefully build collaboration in the classroom and accountability for all involved.