TLC Ninja Teachers

Cate Tolnai helps empower educators to bring energy, passion, & creativity into their learning spaces through her work at the Krause Center for Innovation. Many of their programs are free or can be funded through grants and scholarships. To learn more and access the show notes with all the program info, visit https://tlc.ninja/133.

TikTok isn't just for silly dances and cleaning hacks. There is a huge community of teachers using the platform. Josie Wozniak explains what you can find and how you can benefit from what teacher TikTok has to offer. For more info or to access the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/132

It's not always easy getting kids to talk about their feelings - or anything else. Ashley Halkum lets us in on an easy to implement technique that is guaranteed to have your students sharing. For more information or to access the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/131

The most important thing to keep in mind when welcoming newcomers is to make them feel cared for and supported. Efraín Tovar is part of the California Newcomer Network that helps teachers do that and so much more. To learn more and to access the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/130.

Gene Tavernetti has discovered that EduProtocols fit perfectly into his practice, and they will fit yours, too. Help your students smash that forgetting curve while you reduce your work load! For more info and to access the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/129.

Bonnie Chelette is an amazing asset for the teachers she supports. She lets us in on her go to strategies, favorite tools, and the lessons she will be taking into the new school year. Learn more and access the show notes at tlc.ninja/128

Did you know there is more than one kind of fake news? Karen Lagola explains how to recognize and combat all the different types - and how to teach your students to do the same. For more information and to access the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/127

The student portfolios created by Aamber Hickman's students are standards aligned, provide meaningful evidence of learning, allow for timely, specific feedback, and reduce student anxiety. What more could you want? For more info or to see the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/126.

Is your Google Drive a hot mess? Krissy Venosdale is here to help. She explains how you can clean and organize it quickly and easily and achieve Google Drive Zen in just ten days. For more info, or to see the show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/125.

Assistive tech is hardware or software that increases a student's capabilities if they have a disability. Eric Curts explains how these tools can also help support any students who are struggling. For more information and links to resources, visit https://tlc.ninja/124

Valerie Sun believes that, over the past year, teachers have become comfortable with being uncomfortable as they met the challenge of delivering distance learning. Now that educators are used to being uncomfortable, perhaps we can address some of the other issues we are currently facing. For more information or to see show notes, visit https://tlc.ninja/123

Naomi Harm is the creator of the Her-Story Global Collaboration Project, which allows students to learn more about women leaders in their local communities and around the world. It's ISTE and CS Standards-aligned and it's going on right now! To learn more and access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/122.

There is so much that is awesome about the technology we are all being forced to use now. Joe Marquez doesn't want us to leave that behind and go back to the way we've always done it when we leave 100% distance learning and go back to hybrid learning or face-to-face. For more information or show notes, visit tlc.ninja/121.

Stephanie Howell meets with teachers, listens to their problems, and collaborates with the teachers to solve them. Building relationships is just the first step. For more info and links to the resources, visit tlc.ninja/120.

Cori Schwarzrock says mastery checks reduce student stress and discourage cheating. Find out why and how you can start using them too. For more info and to access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/119.

Craig Yen shares tips and tricks to help you be more productive and make your life easier. What more could you want? Check out the resources and show notes at tlc.ninja/118.

Personality assessments come in many forms. Learn how Stephanie Rothstein uses her students' true colors to meet their needs by understanding who they really are. To learn more, see the show notes, and access the resources, visit Stephanie's episode at tlc.ninja/117

Not only does Equity in Action CA want to know who is in the room, they also want to know who isn't in the room, how to invite those people in, and how to make them comfortable when they get there. For more information and resources, visit our show notes at tlc.ninja/116.

Student collaboration and labs are still possible, even in a distance learning setting. Melissa Hero explains how to tweak your lesson plans so your online students can learn and implement all the science and engineering practices. To learn more or see the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/115.

It's all in how you look at things. Teresa Ozoa explains how putting on 3V glasses teaches students critical thinking, empathy, and so much more. Imagination is your only limit. For more information or to access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/114.

Student devices are so much more than fancy typewriters! Andy Losik explains how to incorporate the five Cs into your lessons to make the most of what technology has to offer without adding more stress to your day. To learn more, visit tlc.ninja/113.

If you haven't checked out Flipgrid lately (or ever), you are missing out! Ann Kozma shares so many ideas and ways to use this extremely versatile tool, you won't believe it! Oh, and it's free! For more info or to see the fabulous resources in the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/112.

Efrain Tovar is passionate about supporting our English language learners so they can succeed. He shares some tidbits on how you can connect with your students and scaffold their learning in the virtual classroom or face to face, no matter what language they speak. To access the show notes and resources, visit tlc.ninja/111

Esports are competitive video games that teach kids communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills - and they're fun! Heidi Baynes tells us how you can start an eSports league in your school or district to create another option for students to connect with each other and the community.

Kim Voge wants her students to own their learning, and she owns her teaching. She chats with us about how to be a successful educator whether you are in a virtual or face-to-face classroom environment. To access the show notes and all the resources she shared with us, visit tlc.ninja/109.

Supporting struggling math students is challenging in a face to face environment; it can be even more so when we are only seeing our students virtually. Kristan Morales has strategies you need to keep students engaged, connected, and learning. To learn more and get links to the resources mentioned in the show, visit tlc.ninja/108.

Yoga helps with engagement, inclusivity, classroom management, transitions, student health, and more. Ana Alvarez lets us know how yoga can help students as we move into this new normal and beyond.

Digital equity is about more than devices and access. Carla Jefferson explains. For more information, and to access the resources (including the list of Black owned coffee brands), visit tlc.ninja/106.

Remote learning with younger students is not as difficult as you might think. Ben Cogswell says consistency and communication are key. To learn more and access the resources, visit tlc.ninja/105.

Do you want to motivate your students and encourage them to take ownership of their classroom environment? Implementing a classroom economy is the easiest, most flexible way Deanne Bostrom has found to do just that. To learn more or see the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/104.

Marisa Thompson hopes that the shift we are seeing now will lead to more purposeful, effective, and efficient education and better lives for teachers, students, and families. To learn more and access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/103

Life is all about risks: those you take and those you don't. Kyle Anderson lets us in on his new book, To The Edge: Successes & Failures Through Risk-Taking, and how the risks he has taken have shaped him as a person and an educator. To learn more or access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/102

Immersive reality has so many applications, we can't even imagine them all. Eric Hawkinson explains how you can begin to use immersive learning design in your classroom. To learn more and see the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/101.

It's our 100th episode! In a departure from our 15 minute format, we invited nine wonderful guests, some new to the show and some familiar faces, to celebrate with us. See more info and show notes at tlc.ninja/celebration

Tom Covington uses audio for assessment - and a whole lot more. And it's easy to do! To learn more and access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/covington.

After 7 years as a technology coach, Kim Voge found herself back in the classroom. Her adjustment wasn't always easy, but it has been rewarding. To learn more, visit tlc.ninja/098.

Want to make math easier? You have to get the reps in! Jeremiah Ruesch explains what MathReps are and how you can use them with your kids, whether they are in kindergarten or calculus. To learn more or access the show notes, visit tlc.ninja/097.

Tre' Gammage explains why we can't talk about student behavior without knowing “what’s on the other side of the report card,” in other words, our students. He explains how incorporating the social emotional component can increase student confidence and decrease unwanted behaviors. To learn more or access the show notes, visit go.tlc.ninja/gammage.

The Office of Educational Technology (part of the U.S. Department of Education) defines OER as "teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the public domain or have been released under a license that permits their free use, reuse, modification, and sharing with others." Kristina Ishmael spells out how they can help you better meet the needs of your students. To learn more, visit go.tlc.ninja/ishmael.

As teachers, we talk a lot about creating positive relationships with our students, but what about creating positive relationships among our students? Ashley Ingle shares why it's important and provides some tips on how to do it. To learn more, visit her episode on our website at go.tlc.ninja/ingle.

Much of the gender equity problem in today's workforce has its roots in education. Tara Linney explains why and how we need to give girls more opportunities to learn coding if we are going to solve the problem. For more information, visit her episode on our website at https://go.tlc.ninja/linney.

Allie Thrower threw out her reading logs, and now her students love reading. Yours can, too! To learn more, visit her episode at go.tlc.ninja/thrower.

Sissie Lola shares how the Next Generation Science Standards can drive the learning in your maker space. To learn more, visit her episode at go.tlc.ninja/lola.

Shapegrams are a fun and easy way to help students become proficient at digital drawing and learn other skills, too. Tony Vincent lets us in on how to use them in your classroom. To learn more, visit our website at go.tlc.ninja/vincent.

Veronica Alvarez arrived in the U.S. when she was seven and began her school career as an English learner. She shares her experience with us and encourages us to think about how we are inadvertently limiting opportunities for many deserving students who have not been reclassified as fluent in English. For more information, visit her episode on our website at go.tlc.ninja/alvarez.

Think emojis are just for texting? Jen Fischer and Suzanne Crowley will make you think again. To learn more, visit their episode on our website at go.tlc.ninja/emoji.

Teresa Ozoa explains that Genius Hour is beneficial for all students, not just the high achievers, and that it helps them become comfortable formulating their own questions, finding the answers to those questions, and developing self-confidence. For more information and a great list of resources, visit her episode on our website at go.tlc.ninja/ozoa.

Blogging with students is about so much more than writing. It empowers students of all ages. Linda Yollis explains why, shares resources so you can get started, and invites you to join the Student Blogging Challenge, which starts this week. To learn more, visit her episode at go.tlc.ninja/yollis.

Cori Orlando believes that when you know better, you should do better. For her, that meant ditching her behavior chart for more student-centered behavior management. You can do it, too! To learn more, visit her episode on our website at https://go.tlc.ninja/orlando

True STEM education requires more than traditional text books can give us. Jennifer Stimpson shares ideas and resources to help you up your STEM teaching game. To learn more, visit her episode on our website at go.tlc.ninja/stimpson Theme music: Coffee by Cambo is licensed under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

Whether they are reading or creating them, comics are a wonderful addition to any student's learning. Matt Smith tells us why. To learn more or access the resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website at go.tlc.ninja/smith.