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When you think of workplace wellness, you may picture gym memberships and yoga mats. But joy, empathy, and inclusion also create a healthy and high-performing workplace culture! We need to reimagine what wellness means!Today, Misha Safran, shares how empathy intersects with inclusion to foster innovation and equity. We also discuss how to reframe the misconceptions about empathy that exist in high-pressure workplaces. With brilliant mindset shifts and practical tips, she shares how leaders can model empathy without feeling performative, and how to navigate conflict using empathy and emotional intelligence. Misha shares the four elements of joy and why you can be more successful when you embrace them so your team can break free from chaos and transform that energy into creativity, problem-solving, and success. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Empathy is love, care, and concern - not agreement. It's having conversations, it's listening to know what's going on, and it's having healthy boundaries.Empathy before accusation.Empathy might look different depending on personality - it doesn't have to mean being touchy-feely or crying on the floor with your employees.Especially in conflict, urgency causes chaos - slow down, take a pause, take a breath, and respond, don't react. Slow down to build up. "Ask questions for the person in front of you to grow, not for you to know." — Misha SafranFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About Misha Safran, Founder, Center for Empathy and Emotional IntelligenceMisha Safran, an engaging keynote speaker and author, holds a Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is the founder of CEEQ, the Center for Empathy and Emotional Intelligence, LLC, and in 2022 was honored with the CEO Award from the National Institute of Health (NIH) for her impactful work on a DEIA training team.With infectious positivity, intuitive insights, and deep empathy, Misha creates safe spaces for individuals and teams to navigate discomfort while building essential skills. Her unique ability to support organizations in transforming conflict into connection, collaboration, and currency inspires communities to thrive, celebrate achievements, and foster renewed enthusiasm for collective work.Misha's passion lies in empowering people to reset their mindset, unlocking renewed energy, improved problem-solving, heightened creativity, and more thoughtful communication. She has dedicated her career to cultivating inclusive, sustainable relationships and fostering environments where everyone can succeed.Connect with Misha:CEEQ: ceeq.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/misha-safranFacebook: facebook.com/CEEQempathyInstagram: instagram.com/mishasafranWorkplace Wellness Program: Laughter to Joy Wellness Experience for Connection, Collaboration, and Sustainable Success - Schedule a consultation: misha@ceeq.orgBook: A Teacher's Companion: Centering Empathy & Emotional Well-Being for Yourself and Your Students and bonus package for schools! Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaWe would love to get your thoughts on the show! Please click https://bit.ly/edge-feedback to take this 5-minute survey, thanks!

What if students could earn college credits, explore the world, and gain invaluable life experience, all before starting their traditional college journey? In this episode, I sit down with Neal Crosson from Verto Education to talk about a unique yet powerful path: first-year study abroad programs. We dive into how these programs work, who they're best suited for, and how counselors can support students considering this path. Plus, we tackle key questions around credit transferability, program structure, and what makes a student a great fit for this experience. Let's expand the conversation around post-high school options, because for the right student, a first-year study abroad could be a game-changer!Resources Mentioned: Verto Education WebsitePodcast: Episode 147, Exploring Gap Year Opportunities for Your Students (or You!) with Julia RogersLeave your review for High School Counseling Conversations on Apple PodcastsConnect with Lauren:Sign up for the free, 3-day prep for High School Counseling Job Interviews https://counselorclique.com/interviewsVisit my TpT store https://counselorclique.com/shopSend me a DM on Instagram @counselorclique https://instagram.com/counselorcliqueFollow me on Facebook https://facebook.com/counselorcliqueSend me an email mailto:lauren@counselorclique.comJoin the Clique Collaborative http://cliquecollab.comFull show notes on website: https://counselorclique.com/episode161

Did you start having folks do Strengths on campus, but then things just kind of stalled? We often get asked, "How do you actually implement CliftonStrengths on campus?" Whether you already started this process and it fizzled out or you're considering using it with your team or on your campus, in this episode we cover three very do-able ways you can integrate Strengths on your campus.Want more information on how to implement CS on your campus? Join us for a free 60-minute webinar on Using CliftonStrengths with Your Students and Team Member, on Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 11AM (CST). Register here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/usingCSwebinarOne powerful way to become a more effective supervisor is to register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute I know you're thinking, “But it's only February! Summer is months from now!” Technically you're right, but if you want to take advantage of our special summer investment rate of $795, you need to register by March 30, 2025. The full price of $997 kicks in on April 1st, and that's no fooling. Get it, because April 1st is April Fools day ;) Okay, but for realz, if you've been waiting for the right time to enroll, what are you waiting for? We know this year has already gotten off to a rocky start. Make sure you lock down your professional development now. And Remember, this isn't just for you, it's an investment in your team and your students. The more effectively you manage your energy, stress, and team, the better outcomes you'll see – including a better sense of wellness for you and your team. You can get the details and register with the link in the podcast summary. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/...

Send us a textThe suicide of a young man at Oxford University has prompted a warning letter to the UK Government about 'cancel culture' on campus. The review into his death 'identified evidence of a concerning practice of social ostracism among students, often referred to as a cancel culture,' according the coroner.'[The review's] evidence was that this behaviour, where individuals are isolated and excluded from social groups based on allegations or perceptions of wrongdoing, poses a significant risk to student mental health and well-being.'I brought Susie in to talk about where cancel culture has come from, why it's become popular, and how we parents can help our kids be a force for good. PODCAST ON DEI :This Isn't Working by Tanya de GrunwaldFICTION BOOK:The Outcast - Sadie JonesEPISODES: Conflict resolution skills: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/conflict-resolution-skills-can-deepen-your-relationship-with-your-teen-heres-how/Consequnces: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/32-rules-consequences-and-the-teen-who-doesnt-seem-to-care/BLOG about consequences:https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/blog/whats-going-on-when-our-boundaries-and-consequences-dont-seem-to-work/Seven Ideas to Reduce Cancel Culture in Yourself or Your Students and Build Resilience from https://growingleaders.com/the-correlation-between-cancel-culture-and-resilience-in-students/:Do not react on impulse. Think first. Give yourself a day to reflect.Practice the 101% Principle. Find the 1% you agree on and give it 100% of your attention. Listen before you speak. Recover the art of really hearing from the other side. Phone a friend. Don't respond in a vacuum. Include others' perspectives before acting.Apologize when and where you're wrong. This goes a long way in fostering relationships. Forgive when appropriate. To make a mistake is human; to forgive is divine.Build a bridge where there's a wall. Find a way to connect with the opposing side.https://comment.org/why-we-cancel/https://www.depts.ttu.edu/rise/Blog/cancelculture.phphttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/375520893_Cancelled_Exploring_the_Phenomenon_of_Cancel_Culturehttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/education/article/oxford-student-took-own-life-after-ostracism-over-sexual-encounter-cjx389t5rhttps://www.mindingthecampus.org/2024/08/27/the-dangerous-evolution-of-cancel-culture/https://www.mindingthecampus.org/2024/08/27/the-dangerous-evolution-of-cancel-culture/https://medium.com/@julesdixon/ostracism-social-exclusion-in-adulthood-8764ea1a4003https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pl_86DNyN4cicero Support the showThank you so much for your support. Please hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. I don't have medical training so please seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. My email is teenagersuntangled@gmail.com The website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagersuntangled/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/teenagersuntangled/Susie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

Watch this episode to learn how the “power of the pause" can transform our relationships - including with ourselves.  Misha Safran is the founder & CEO of the Center for Empathy and Emotional Intelligence. She is also the author of How to Center Empathy & Emotional Wellbeing for Yourself and Your Students. In this episode, she discusses how CAPE (Compassionate communication, Assuming positive content, Principles of inclusion and belonging, and Empathy before accusation) are the four pillars that help allow us to slow down before we react. 00:00 Preview 00:22 Introduction  00:41 About Misha Safran 02:29 Misha's backstory that led her to empathy 03:15 The power of self-acceptance and authenticity 07:56 What is the ‘power of the pause'?  11:24 Misha's thoughts on purposeful empathy  14:37 An excerpt from 'How to Center Empathy & Emotional Wellbeing for Yourself and Your Students'  17:35 How does empathy enhance our relationships in families, schools, and workplaces? 20:42 What does A stand for in D.E.I.A?  22:11 How to prevent empathy fatigue  24:19 Four elements of joy: play, dance, music, laughter 28:46 The Inner Development Goals 33:37 How to have empathy for those who have hurt us  35:45 Misha Safran's Purposeful Empathy Story  CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com  ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com ✩ Buy a copy of Purposeful Empathy http://tiny.cc/PurposefulEmpathyCA ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak/ ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast CONNECT WITH MISHA ✩ Email misha@ceeq.org ✩ Website https://www.ceeq.org/ ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mishasafran/ ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/misha-safran/ SHOW NOTES ✩ 4 elements of joy  ✩ A Teacher's Companion: How to Center Empathy & Emotional Well-Being for Yourself and Your Students ✩ The IDGs: https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/ Video edited by David Tsvariani

I'm excited to share a special episode where we combine three powerful themes into one impactful discussion. In this episode, "How Can Leveraging Student Stories Help you Center Equity?," we explore: Leveraging Student's Stories to Center Equity: How recognizing and integrating diverse student experiences can create a more inclusive classroom. Creating safe spaces for sharing: Techniques to help students feel valued and confident in sharing their personal stories. Listening to learn: The importance of using student narratives to inform and enhance your teaching practices. This episode is designed to give you practical strategies to transform your classroom into a space where every student feels heard, respected, and supported.

Hey Special ed Teacher, Happy 2nd birthday to the Stepping into Special Education Podcast! I can't believe it's been 2 years since the first episode was released. Thank you so much for being part of the show for the past 2 years! Today we are looking back through the second year of the Stepping into Special Education Podcast. I am sharing the top episodes from the past year and giving you an overview of each of the episodes so you can find the ones you want to go back and listen to. Whether you're looking for which episodes you should check out or need a refresher on a certain topic, tune in to find the top episodes from year two! Take Care, Michelle Resources mentioned:  EP 58: Paraprofessional Training 101: 4 Main Areas You Need to Train Classroom Support Staff, Special Ed Assistants, One-on-One Aides EP 50: How to Handle Challenging Behavior from Students with Dr. Christine Reeve EP 57: Back to School Special: Best Episodes to Start Up Your Special Education Classroom EP 54: Co-teaching Models: 6 Methods Used for Students with or without Special Needs EP 53: How to Write Meaningful Impact Statements / Present Levels for IEPs with Jennifer Hofferber  EP 64: My 8 Favorite Special Ed Teaching Strategies That I Use for My Students with Learning Disabilities EP 55: Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes: 1st Birthday Celebration for the Podcast! EP 59: Student Relationships: 4 Reasons Why Connecting with Your Students with Special Needs Are Necessary EP 52: 5 Things You Can Do NOW to Get Your SPED Class Ready for the New School Year! EP 56: Plan the Year with Me! How to Set up Your Planner as a Special Education Teacher Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Leave a 5 star review Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE! Follow on INSTAGRAM!  Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.This episode is part of my celebration of the 100th episode of Growing with Proficiency, and our guest today is Haiyun Lu, a Mandarin teacher renowned for her expertise in comprehensible input (CI). In this episode, Haiyun shares her insights on brain-based learning, practical strategies for implementing CI in language classrooms, and how backward design can work in a CI based classroom. Discover how creating a safe and engaging learning environment can transform your teaching and help your students thrive. Learn about the importance of authenticity in the classroom, the power of storytelling, and how to effectively plan CI lessons.Show NotesKey Points:1. The Brain and Learning:Discussion on how the brain processes information and the importance of a safe learning environment.Explanation of the fight, flight, or freeze response.2. Comprehensible Input and Classroom Strategies:Overview of CI strategies like personalized questions and collaborative storytelling.Importance of novelty and movement in the classroom.3. Implementing Backward Design:Start with the end goals in mind and plan lessons that build towards those objectives.Join us for a powerful conversation that will leave you inspired and ready to bring the magic of comprehensible input into your classroom.Resources from Claudia

Hannah Roudebush: Connect Your ELA Classes to the Interests and Lives of Your Students. This is episode 690 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Hannah Roudebush is a Training Consultant at Gale, part of Cengage Group, where she develops and delivers training to K-12 teachers and school media specialists, as well as special, government, and public library staff on a wide variety of digital resources supporting lifelong learning. She earned her BA in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Social Studies from Marshall University in 2012. She later went on to gain certification in English 5-Adult, as well as MAs in both Instructional Processes and Strategies and School Principalship. After teaching 8th grade for 10 years, Hannah joined the EdTech world as a training consultant. She has a passion for making learning fun and teaching in unconventional ways, while still making instruction both rigorous and relevant. Targeting different learning styles, fostering critical thinking skills, and getting participants engaged in the learning process are her educational passions! Our focus will be how educators can connect their ELA classes to their students' interests and lives. So much to learn and think about. Great talk! Remember to share with your friends, colleagues, peers, family, and everyone else. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Thanks so much! Connect & Learn More: hannah.roudebush@cengage.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-r-340a4130a/ https://www.cengage.com/ https://www.gale.com/ Length - 46:49

In the 332nd episode of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, we have an informative discussion with the distinguished authors of the 'Wisest Learners' series, Dr. Wallace and Dr. Artyom. We delve deep into the intersection of neuroscience, social and emotional learning, and its implications for personal growth and productivity. Listeners will discover invaluable insights on learning strategies, the role of emotions in cognitive control, and how environmental regularities shape memory and attention. See this interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/lk7jJZDqrPo Our conversation explores the significant developmental transitions children undergo around the age of 12 and the bewilderment many parents experience during this time. By discussing the principles laid out in their book, our guests illuminate the importance of a holistic approach to child development from an early age and its profound impact on academic performance and lifelong learning. Specific focus is given to the concept of 'automaticity', which simplifies complex cognitive functions in children. Moving on to practical application, the discussion underscores the critical role of granting children autonomy in their learning journey. Real-life examples highlight how granting autonomy in choices, like book selection, can inculcate a lifelong love for reading and writing. However, an important balance is emphasized to avoid stifling a child's natural curiosity with excessive parental control. A notable part of our conversation is an analogy comparing essential life skills to multivitamins, emphasizing the necessity for multiple principles in education rather than relying on single solutions. The role of parents in a child's education is underlined with varied involvement approaches and their effects. The interaction concludes with important practical suggestions for parents, emphasizing the importance of role-modelling and consistent communication with children. This enlightening episode provides a unique fusion of theoretical understanding and practical guidance, making it essential listening for anyone seeking to better understand how to nurture resilient and joyful learners. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just interested in the fascinating world of cognitive neuroscience, buckle up for this insightful journey into the art and science of parenting based on neuroscience and social and emotional learning. EPISODE #332 with Dr. Wallace Panlilio and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko “The Wisest Learners: Unleashing Neuroscience, Education, and Athletic Ability” we will cover: ✔ How a Cognitive Neuroscientist from Germany, met an experienced School Administrator in the Philippines, to create “The Wisest Learners” book series. ✔ How can we use an understanding of our brain, to bring the joy back into learning for our children and students? ✔ What KEY take-aways should we know about using our brain to be “wise” learners? ✔ How to apply these scientific principles in your school, workplace or sports environment to take your students/children to greater heights? On today's episode #332, we meet Dr. Wallace Panlilio II and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko, the authors of the Wisest Learners[i] Book Series. Dr. Artyom Ph.D is an accomplished author and cognitive neuroscientist with extensive experience in the field. He earned his Doctorate in Cognitive Neuroscience from the Max Plank Institute for Cognitive Human and Brain Sciences in Germany and is now a researcher and a faculty member at LMU in Munich. He's also a father of 2 children. Dr. Wallace is an experienced educator and entrepreneur with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Philippines and has served as a headmaster (school administrator) for 14 years. He holds 2 master's degrees in entrepreneurship and educational leadership and is always looking at ways to further optimize the results of the students in his schools.  Without further ado, let's meet the authors of The Wisest Learners and see how they connect the most current brain research to the future success of our next generation. Welcome Dr. Wallace Panlilio and Dr. Zinchenko. Where have we reached you today? Thank you for meeting with me to share the vision of your Wisest Learners Book Series to help parents and teachers Unlock the Secrets for our next generation, using the most current neuroscience research. Before we get to the questions, I wonder if you could tell me more about who you are, and where this vision for youth began…especially as helping our youth has also been my life's mission.   Can you describe the inspiration behind "The Wisest Learners: Parents Edition" and how did you intend this series to impact parents and educators? Q1: How can we all use the principles from your book to help our children not just excel academically but also find joy in learning? Q2: In a world filled with information, how does your holistic approach benefit parents/educators to nurture well-rounded learners who can thrive in diverse situations that we know (ad adults) they are going to face? How does your research-based approach give your readers the confidence that the strategies you recommend are backed by science and can truly make a difference in their child's education? Could you discuss the long-term benefits of wise learning for children as they grow into adulthood, not just academically but in their careers and personal lives? Q3: In terms of practical application, how can we begin implementing the book's strategies with our everyday interactions with our children? Can you share an anecdote from the book that illustrates the impact of unconventional connections in learning? How does the book propose to challenge conventional wisdom in education and parenting? The book discusses the integration of technology in learning. What are your views on balancing digital tools with traditional learning methods? Q4: I'm interested in your forthcoming book, Wisest Learners to develop a child's athletic potential. Can you tell me more about what you cover in this book? Dr. Wallace, Dr. Artyom, I want to thank you both for your time and sharing your vision for your Wisest Learners Book series that I think is a critical tool for all of us to read, and implement. For people to reach you, what is the best way? Through your website wisestlearners.com? Q10: Finally, what is the one message you hope every reader takes away from “The Wisest Learners Series?   CONNECT WITH DR. WALLACE PANLILIO AND DR. ARTYOM ZINCHENKO     www.linkedin.com/in/artyom-zinchenko-417021170     www.linkedin.com/in/dr-wallace-panlilio-77490649/    Official Site: www.wisestlearners.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/wisestlearners    Facebook: www.facebook.com/wisestlearners  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/wisest-learners    RESOURCES: "Wisest Learners (Parent Edition): Unlock the Secrets to Your Child's Academic Success" is a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient and a winner of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) 2024. This book is available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback formats. Simply search for "Wisest Learners Parent Edition" or use the links provided below.

In this 161st episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from March 4th to 8th, 2024 Check out the WHOLE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST I put together with all the listens mentioned below: >>> bit.ly/FreshAirAtFiveSpotifyPlaylistE162

Hey Special Ed Teacher, IEP season is here! How do you like to prepare for IEP meetings? What do you do to ensure you have all the documents needed before it's meeting time? Are you looking for a better system so you aren't scrambling at the last minute to get everything ready?  Today, I'm breaking down the 5 steps I take to ensure I am ready to step into my IEP meetings prepared and confident. Having everything collected and ready ahead of time helps the meeting go smoothly and takes away the stress of gathering things last minute. I've made my fair share of mistakes when it comes to preparing for IEP meetings but I want you to avoid making those same mistakes so tune in to hear about my 5 step system for gathering IEP meeting documents! Take Care, Michelle Resources mentioned: Episode 11. Set up These 4 Simple Organizational Tools as a Special Education Teacher! Episode 12. Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs! Episode 19. 4 Steps to Collect Data and Organize It for an IEP Meeting Connect with Michelle Vazquez: IEP Success Method: IEP 101 Course Waitlist - Get on the list HERE!  Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE!  Follow on INSTAGRAM!  Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

GotTechED the Podcast Episode 153: How to Build your edtech tool kit for your StudentsWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 153 called “How to Build an Edtech Toolkit for Your Students”. In this episode, we'll talk about how to find the edtech tools that are best for your students when working in the classroom. In a world where there are so many choices for educational technology, it's more important than ever to help your students find the best choices possible. This is another episode you don't want to miss, check it out!Segment 1: UpdatesUpdates12 Days of edtech coming back for year 3Follow along on our YouTube ChannelMarch 12th NJECC ConferenceSegment 2: How to Build your Edtech ToolkitThings to think aboutFunctionalityStudent AbilityAwareness of other EdTechKeep it simpleLegality (FERPA COPPA)Examples of possible categories: ProductivityPresentations/Project CreationCanvaAdobe ExpressGoogle SlidesSlidesmaniaSlidescarnivalPreziVideoWeVideo ScreenPalStop Motion Studio appReviewQuizizz - Use AI to automatically convert your study guides to quizzesGimkitSpecialty ListCollection of tools they might use for a specific purposeEquatioFigjam by Figma - free for educators if you go to figma.com/educationTrelloThe Noun ProjectText GiraffePhetKhan Academy

Hey Special Education Teacher, Struggling with lesson planning? How do you begin teaching your students with special needs? What does your aide do during instruction? Today, I share 5 must-haves when planning lessons for your special ed classroom! As special education teachers, unfortunately, we do not get the training and support we need right away. This episode gives you a head start to structure your lesson plans quickly! Take Care, Michelle Resources mentioned: Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! EP 31: Confused with Starting Small Groups? 4 Types of Assessments You Need to Do FIRST with Your Students with Disabilities! Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! IEP Success Method: IEP 101 Course Waitlist - Get on the list HERE! Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE! Follow on INSTAGRAM! Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

Hey Sped Teacher, How do you deal with a power struggle with your students with special needs? Can you prevent these power struggles from happening in the first place? How do we change the dynamics and not engage in negative conflict with our students? In today's episode, I will share the ONE thing we can do to stop these power struggles from beginning in the first place! Also, I'll explain what steps to take to get there. This will motivate your students to try their best and build their self-esteem. And it all comes down to US! Take Care, Michelle Resources mentioned: EP 59 - Student Relationships: 4 Reasons Why Connecting with Your Students with Special Needs Are Necessary! EP 43 - Struggling to Connect with Your Diverse Students? 3 Ways to Create Community in Your Special Education Classroom with Jocelynn Hubbard Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! IEP Success Method: IEP 101 Course Waitlist - Get on the list HERE! Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE! Follow on INSTAGRAM! Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

Hey Special Education Teacher, Happy 1st Birthday to the Stepping Into Special Education Podcast! I can't believe it has been a full year since the show was released back on July 26th, 2022!  THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for listening to the podcast on your earbuds and in your car stereo! I started this all because of you! In hopes to help you alongside your special education journey! In today's episode, I will be sharing the TOP 10 most downloaded episodes! This will help guide you with what to listen to first or see if you missed any episodes that would benefit you! Getting into special education is not easy. We often struggle with finding the right support in a very specific niche that we chose to teach. My mission for this podcast is to give you strategies and support based on my own experience, so you can be further along than where I was when I first started!  Take Care, Michelle Resources Mentioned: Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes: 1st Birthday Celebration for the Podcast! #10 - EP 28: IEP 101: Part 1 Understanding the Pages of an IEP #9 - EP 40 (Re-Release EP 3): 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional #8 - Trailer: Welcome to the Stepping Into Special Education Podcast! #7 - EP 29: 5 Steps to Handling a Special Education Student's Physical or Aggressive Behavior IN THE MOMENT! #6 - EP 52: 5 Things You Can Do NOW to Get Your SPED Class Ready for the New School Year! #5 - EP 36: Want Help with Behavior Strategies for Your Students with Special Needs? The Top 5 Resources to Get the Behavior Support You NEED! #4 - EP 02: 6 Tips to Set Up Your Special Education Classroom Environment #3 - EP 01: My Special Education Journey and Why I Wanted to Start This Podcast! #2 - EP 50: How to Handle Challenging Behavior from Students with Special Needs with Dr. Christine Reeve #1 - EP 03: 5 Tips to Work Best with Your Paraprofessional Connect with Michelle Vazquez: IEP Success Method: IEP 101 Course Waitlist - Get on the list HERE!  Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE!  Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Follow on INSTAGRAM!  Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

Ready to take your teaching game to the next level?In this episode, I dive into the goldmine of "Never Work Harder than Your Students" by Dr. Robyn Jackson, a game-changing book that reveals timeless teaching principles and strategies. Discover the power of "Learning by Doing" by Richard DeFour (et. al), where you'll unlock the secrets to effective professional learning communities and ensure every student's success. Get ready to be inspired by the groundbreaking insights of Dr. Jody Carrington and Laurie McIntosh in "Teachers These Days," where they tackle the challenges of building connections and handling difficult behaviors in the classroom. And for all you new teachers out there, I've got you covered too! Explore "Get Better Faster" by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo, your ultimate guide to skyrocketing your growth and becoming a master educator in no time. Don't miss out on these incredible resources that have the potential to transform your teaching journey. Download my FREE course planning cheat sheet: https://khristenmassic.com/semesterShop my Teachers Pay Teachers store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Khristen-Massic-Cte-Teacher-CoachConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khristenmassic/

Resources Mentioned: Submit your behavior questions! Record it here NOW! EP 12 - Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All that Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs! EP 2 - 6 Tips to Set Up Your Special Education Classroom Environment Get your Educate & Rejuvenate Live Virtual Conference tickets HERE! Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Download your FREE IEP Meeting Checklist HERE! Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Follow on INSTAGRAM!  Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

Today on "Centering Centers", we are speaking with Cynthia Alby, who is Professor of Teacher Education and Faculty Director of Georgia College Journeys, in Milledgeville, Georgia, USA. She shares her perspectives on ChatGPT and how it can catalyze needed change in the teaching landscape of higher education. Learning that matters: A field guide to course design for transformative education Website: https://learningthatmatters.weebly.com/resources.html Media Kit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EB9sls15WITsiRqYUuRyrdoBFTalwktEOv836ISFv5Y/edit?usp=sharing A link to a specific article referenced: Autumm Caines' Prior to (or Instead of) Using ChatGPT with Your Students. Transcript of the Interview

Beth Houf, a former teacher and current principal, finds her true passion for leadership through forging powerful connections, inspiring a culture of support, and leading like a pirate to make her school a place kids and staff run to get in, not out.Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in central Missouri. She is the Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Beth also serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership Academy, providing monthly training to state educational leaders. She is also active in her local, state and national principal associations. Beth has served as an adjunct professor at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Missouri.Support the show

Hey Special Education Teacher, Are you new to the profession or have a few years in and need a refresher on what an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is? Also, why is an IEP important? What are the components of an IEP?  This episode is wrapping up the last of a 3 part series, all about understanding the pages of an IEP. I go over the last common pages and the IEP pages that are used when needed. This series gives you a good foundation for what is an IEP and what each page means! Take Care, Michelle In this episode you'll learn: How to use an IEP at a glance page What a school district uses to initiate an evaluation Where to find the specific processing disorder a student has Resources Mentioned: EP 13 - IEP 101: What is an IEP? How an Individualized Education Plan is Used in Special Education! EP 28 - IEP 101: Part 1 Understanding the Pages of an IEP EP 30 - IEP 101: Part 2 Understanding the Pages of an IEP EP 11 - Set Up These 4 Simple Organizational Tools as a Special Education Teacher! EP 12 - Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs! Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE!  Join the FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! Follow on INSTAGRAM! 

Hey Special Ed Teacher, It is the last week of school in December and winter break is coming up quickly! Are you ready to start your vacation? Did you go over your to-do list for this week? Are your IEP (Individualized Education Plan) responsibilities and duties completed? Today I will be sharing the top 4 IEP must-dos that need to be done before leaving your classroom. We all love this week with the holiday crafts and classroom parties. But do not forget about our special education teacher responsibilities for our student's IEPs. Let's all wrap up this year with a great head start for the new year! Take Care, Michelle In this episode you'll learn: Which reports go out this week Questions to ask yourself to be ready for your upcoming IEPs Which materials you need to prepare for the new year Resources Mentioned: EP 12 Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs! EP 19 4 Steps to Collect Data and Organize It for an IEP Meeting Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE!  Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/steppingintospecialed Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

First Chair catches up with PSIA-AASI National Team member Keith Rodney, who will lead a webinar on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. MT on “How to Select Alpine Equipment for You and Your Students.” Listen in for what you'll learn about select skis and boots that support your training goals. Get tips on helping your students understand how equipment helps them advance their skills. Register for this webinar now: http://tiny.cc/9pu1vz

Hey SPED Teacher, Confused about how to collect IEP data? Searching for “how to collect special education data” before your next meeting? Need an easy way to keep track of IEP data? Today you will learn 4 steps to collect data and organize it for an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meeting! Organizing all the paperwork that comes with being a special ed teacher has always been my struggle! But after years of trial and error, I will show you a simple way how to collect data for IEP goals.  Take Care, Michelle In this episode you'll learn: To connect IEP goals & lesson planning A simple way to collect IEP documents How to create an easy IEP goal system to use throughout the year Resources Mentioned: EP 11. Set Up These 4 Simple Organizational Tools as a Special Education Teacher! EP 12. Student Paperwork Stressing You Out? 4 Easy Classroom Systems to Organize All That Paperwork and Data for Your Students with Special Needs! Contact me to grab a FREE SPED Teacher Mentor call! I'll be able to personalize a plan with you for your students to achieve their IEP goals! I only have ONE spot available for this ONE-time offer!! Contact me at steppingintospecialed@gmail.com  Connect with Michelle Vazquez: Become an INSIDER & join the email list HERE! Join the Facebook Community, www.facebook.com/groups/steppingintospecialed Follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/steppingintospecialed Contact: steppingintospecialed@gmail.com

Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman and Noah Efron discuss two topics of incomparable importance and end with an anecdote about something in Israel that made them smile this week. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon   Earth's Promise שבועת האדמה Donation: https://bit.ly/Earthsgive Website: https://www.earthspromise.org.il/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/earthspromise   —Murder on the Election Express— Who's to blame for the loss of the center left? —Not That Kind of a Jewish State— Are the very religious parties that will make up half of Netanyahu's coalition hoping to turn Israel into a Halakhic State? —Keep Your Politics to Your… Students?— For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: A college president we've got affection for gets himself into hot water by trashing the newly elected government in a letter he sent to all the students at his school. Should academics stay silent when they think the country is going in a dangerous direction? All that and Tula Ben Ari!

Shifting your discipline plan to a positive approach centered around positive interactions, rewarding good behavior, and utilizing logical consequences can be a dramatic change. It can be met with some opposition. Who is the strongest champion for this approach? Who stands to benefit the most from this work? Your Students. The PBIS program in Huntingdon, PA really started to take off when the staff began to guide and empower their students to advocate for it and take ownership of the culture in their school. Nick Payne is the Principal at Huntingdon Middle School and he's here to chat with Jordan and Matt on PBIS, student leadership, school culture, solving the teacher shortage, and why we need to reward our students more for doing the right thing. Links: For more PBIS questions you can reach Principal Payne at npayne@huntsd.org Want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Or Follow us on Instagram: @getliveschool Or TikTok: @whyliveschool and for incredible resources on School Culture check us out at www.whyliveschool.com

Our guest today on the Rooted Parent Podcast is Evan Barber of Axis, a ministry that creates resources to "bridge the gap" between parents and teens. Axis creates content for parents that explains trends and fads in pop culture, along with issues of "mental health, relationships, social media, and spiritual formation." Cameron and Anna ask Evan to explain a little bit about what makes Gen Z different from past generations, and what parents can do to overcome some of the communication challenges between parents and children. Evan gives some practical advice, particularly about how to avoid shutting down the conversation when differing opinions arise. Best of all, Evan shares with us what aspects of the gospel will resonate most deeply with today's teenagers, and how parents can demonstrate living in the tension between the now and the not yet of God's kingdom.Resources: Axis.org: "Connecting Parents, Teens, and Jesus in a Disconnected World.for the Culture Translator newsletter, subscribe hereScripture: Matthew 6:5-14Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation by Christian Smith3 Big Questions That Change Every Teenager: Making the Most of Your Conversations and Connections by Kara PowellFurther Resources on Rooted:Fear Factor in Parenting: Fear of the Culture with Collin HansenHow to Engage Culture with Your Students and Kids by Seth StewartWhat Youth Pastors Would Like to Tell Parents: The Culture is More Hostile Than You Think by Taylor MendozaUtilizing Youth Culture Series: Part One and Part Two by Mark HowardHow to Engage Culture with Your Kids - podcast with Seth Stewart

In this episode, the guys sit down to talk about their first impressions of the Disney+ show She-Hulk, and have a bit of a rant as to what's going on in the DC Universe which leads to a really important discussion: as youth workers, how can we learn from the DCEU's mistakes when it comes to leading with vision in our youth ministries?  The guys also talk about what it looks like to set a Biblical foundation for youth ministry that allows for contextualization as well as leading with vision.Youth Pastor Theologian (YPT) Article about Organizational Leadership:https://www.youthpastortheologian.com/blog/organizational-leadership-for-gospel-centered-youth-ministry-mission-statements-and-ministry-valuesMike's latest book: Lead Them to Jesushttps://rootedministry.com/blog/2021-rooted-book-awards-best-new-youth-ministry-books/Contextualizing Intergenerational Integration: A Personal Narrative from the Immigrant Church by Clark Fobes and Chelsea Ericksonhttps://rootedministry.com/blog/contextualizing-intergenerational-integration-a-personal-narrative-from-the-immigrant-church/00:00 Introduction01:26 She-Hulk first impressions15:20 Your Youth Ministry Curriculum16:31 The Sky is Falling in the DCEU29:07 Setting a Vision for Youth MinistryContact us on Twitter @ThanosToTheos, Instagram @ThanosToTheos, or email us at thanostotheos@gmail.comIf you want to respond to any of our hosts, you can reach us on Twitter:Mike McGarry: @revmcgarryClark Fobes: @fobesmanKevin Yi: @kevinhyiPlease make sure you check out our sponsor: Your Youth Ministry Curriculumhttp://www.youryouthministrycurriculum.comResources built with you in mind specifically for your group. The constant search for material for your class, small group, or event has come to an end with custom curriculum from Your Youth Ministry Curriculum.  Check out the link above for custom curriculum designed around: Your Calling, Your Schedule, Your Format, Your Theology, Your Leaders, and Your Students.

Hi, Y'all! First a big shoutout to all my kids for leveling up this year. I'm now the proud father of a 16, 13, and 10-year-old. The single-digit days are over. Thanks for being great kids. I love being your dad. Oh, and by the way. Welcome to our new subscribers and listeners. Remarkably, we went from 209 downloads for our August 5 edition of the Weeklyish to 700 downloads for our latest episode on August 19. I sincerely appreciate it. If you are wondering who this Tim Villegas guy is, please check out “The Misunderstood Inclusionist,” for a little background info on me and why I'm extremely fortunate to do what I do. So, one of the perks of the job is that I get to read and think about inclusion. When I was a special education classroom teacher, I still did this. But I didn't give myself dedicated time to digest the information.  For this edition of the Weeklyish, I wanted to share two journal articles that I think you'll find interesting and possibly give you hope for a unified educational system. There is another one that I don't think deserves any of your time, so I'm not going to mention it. But some themes are not uncommon in any critique of an “all means all” philosophy, and I have a few things to say about that. First up is an article (from 2020) by Michael Giangreco. It's called “How Can a Student with Severe Disabilities Be in a Fifth Grade Class When He Can't Do Fifth-Grade Level Work?” Misapplying the Least Restrictive Environment. Isn't that a great title? It is from the journal Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities. Here is the big idea: the concept of Least Restrictive Environment or LRE should facilitate inclusive placement for students with extensive support needs. Instead, LRE often is used as justification for a segregated placement in a special education classroom. Shout out to Charmaine Thaner and her interview with Cheryl Jorgensen about this on her Facebook Live show. How many times have you heard, “well...this student's LRE is an autism classroom.” I would argue that the Least Restrictive Environment is meant as the general education classroom. All other placements are just plain restrictive. Here is an excerpt from the article. It's Giangreco's concluding statement.  The fact that so many students with severe disabilities are being successfully included in general education placements is evidence that it can be done, and begs the question of why it is happening in some schools and not in others. Even in those situations where students with severe disabilities are placed in general education classes, there is undoubtedly much work that remains to be done because placement in general education classes is necessary but not sufficient to be truly included. In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” The US history of general education class placement of students with severe disabilities has followed this long slow arc toward inclusion and justice. Granted, we still have a long way to go! Whatever steps we can take to continue and speed up the process are important so that more students can benefit from inclusive schooling sooner, rather than later, if at all. I want to reiterate what Giangreco says here: general education placement is necessary but insufficient. Ok. I'll get back to that in a minute. Take a deep breath. Ready for the next one? This article is “An Interview on District and School Transformation: Practical Approaches to Facilitating Sustainable Systemic Change.” And it's from a journal called Inclusive Practices from 2021. If you've been following me for any length of time, you've probably heard me talk about school districts that are right now changing their practices to become more inclusive. Well in Illinois, there is a special education cooperative that is reimagining what education services look like for all learners.  A regional cooperative has a number of districts that they serve in various ways, but historically through special education classrooms and indirect services like professional development. And so, when Dr. Kurt Schneider came to True North, the focus of the cooperative changed to assist with providing instructional supports and services within general education curriculum and classrooms, so learners could be meaningfully included in their home schools and communities. Here is an excerpt from the interview: By the end of the first year with Dr. Schneider, Board members all understood IDEA, the history of legislation, the impact it had on school systems, the ways in which funding had fallen short, and had a deeper understanding of the concept of LRE and its intent. The people at our table began to understand why inclusive education was important, that every student was a general education student and deserves an enviable life, and that community connection was critically important. At MCIE, one thing we talk about a lot is creating a shared understanding of inclusion. And that's exactly what True North has attempted to do. Understanding the What, Why, and How of inclusion is so important. And that is something we (as in MCIE) love to do. Let us know if you are looking for a partner in creating a shared understanding of inclusive education. Ok. Finally. The article that shall not be mentioned. There is a common theme with any criticism of the inclusive education movement. Which you are a part of BTW. So, welcome to the club. Inclusionists get painted as though we want to completely eliminate special education, disability labels, and related services. That's simply not true.  We don't want to get rid of specialized instruction or services. But just because we provide special services doesn't mean it needs to be in a separate or special place! Granted, sometimes labels are useful but not for using language like, “how many autism kids you have in your classroom,” or identifying learners and teacher by their acronyms. And yes, teachers need to be expected to teach all learners, but that doesn't mean we get rid of specialists. General and special education teachers need to collaborate. That means one unified system, not simply eliminating special education teachers or services. As Lee Ann Jung et al. say in their book Your Students, My Students, Our Students: “[Learners] who have disabilities do not have "special needs"; they only have special rights. And any [learner] who has a need, with or without disabilities, may benefit from the expertise of a specialist.” Inclusionists also get criticized for using the phrase “all means all,” which people interpret as meaning we want all learners in general education classrooms one hundred percent of the time no matter what. As I've said before, and most recently a few paragraphs ago, placement is the beginning, but it doesn't mean that a learner is meaningfully included.  For more on that you can read my piece called, What Does Inclusive Education Really Mean? And something that our critics often leave out is that in a unified system, instructional practices will have to change. We can't go on with business as usual and expect that learners with and without disabilities can coexist in the same location without changes to the entire system. But I guess it is easier to paint us with broad strokes than admit that we may have a nuanced view of how inclusive education works in the real world. “All means all” may be a simple mantra but we've actually seen it work. When I say, “all means all,” I'm saying that all learners deserve to be meaningfully included in their neighborhood schools alongside their same-age peers. I think that's one concept everyone can get behind. That's all the reading and thinking we have time for today.  If you have questions or comments email me at tvillegas@mcie.org or go to mcie.org to learn more about how we can partner with you and your school or district. Thanks for your time, everyone. I'll be back in a couple of weeks with another edition of The Weeklyish.  Have a great week! ICYMI Why is inclusion important? Here is what you said. Dr. Ross Greene | Using Collaborative and Proactive Solutions to Support All Learners What Does Truly Meaningful Inclusion Mean to You? Dr. Mona Delahooke | Beyond Behavior Charts and Positive Reinforcement Around the Web Netflix Looks To Increase Disability Representation In Kids' Shows Inside Six Flags' Efforts To Make Its Parks More Inclusive 10 Focus Areas to Evaluate the Effectiveness of UDL in the Classroom All Teachers, All Classrooms, All Hands-on Deck What I'm Reading What I'm Watching The Resort | Official Trailer | Peacock Original Pod Recs Ontario to disabled teen: lose funding or independence (The Matters)  How School Privatization Has Undermined Democracy in New Orleans (Have You Heard)  Womb Wars pt.1 (American Hysteria)  504- Bleep! (99% Invisible)  Im Aufzug mit Prof. Dr. Maren Urner, Neurowissenschaftlerin (Im Aufzug)  Introducing: The Loudest Girl in the World What I'm Listening To The Shins - The Great Divide What's in my Timeline “Someone recently shared a comment from a frustrated person who said “Jordyn makes typing look so easy.” I've been processing this for a few days and here's the problem with statements like these:” via @jordynbzim From the Wayback Machine 3 Things About Teaching and Learning for Students With Disabilities Just Because The Secrets of Nickelodeon's Hidden Temple  ... The Weeklyish is written, edited, and sound designed by Tim Villegas and is a production of MCIE. Our intro stinger is by Miles Kredich. And our outro is by REDProductions. For information about inclusive education visit mcie.org and check out our flagship podcast, Think Inclusive, on your favorite podcast app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit weeklyish.substack.com

In today's podcast, we jump WAY back into the archives to find a great episode from 2017. Tim and his former co-host Andrew McCormick talk about what the beginning of school looks like in their classrooms, and what they wish it could look like. They also discuss how classroom management is key, but how we go about establishing it is different for everyone. The guys also share what happens on the first day in their classrooms and finish the show by stumbling into a possibly brilliant idea for a new project to start the year. Resources and Links: Check out the back-to-school podcast with Janine Campbell that Tim mentioned 5 Ways to Make Art on the First Day of School 9 Strategies to Build Rapport with Your Students from the Start

It's the end of the summer season and the beginning of fall which for teachers and students is bittersweet. The laid back summer feeling slips away and the frantic fall frenzy rushes in. But the good news is after compiling last season's top ten tips for a luminous literacy workshop, I can't wait to pack up my beach bag and head back to the classroom. Here they are:10-Plan to Play from Jyoti Rajan Gopal and René Colato Laínez9-Grammar Worksheets Be Gone from Whitney LaRocca and Jeff Anderson8-Integrate Sensory Learning from April Jones Prince and Marcie Flinchum Atkins7-Magic Mirrors All Around from Kate Messner and Tina Athaide6-Outline Occultism from Zetta Elliott5-Abracadabra Nanowrimo from Lisa Stringfellow4-Extra! Extra! Read All About It from Kristen Nordstrom and Rukhsanna Guidroz3-Bust Out of Binary Boxes from Michael Leali2-Listen to Your Students from Pernille Ripp1-Highlight Moments of Magic from Erin DealeyWant to support the podcast? Click here to buy me a cup of coffee or click here to become a Patreon supporter.  No money. No problem. Fill out this form and tell me how Chalk + Ink has made you a better teacher and/or writer so we can celebrate our success on our 50th episode. Too shy to share your experience on a podcast? No worries! Please write a review on your podcast platform (Apple, Google, Stitcher etc.) so that other listeners can find us.On the next episode, we'll be chatting with author and writing instructor Michelle Cusolito. Be sure to check out her books Flying Deep and Diving Deep before the interview. I want to give a shout out to Sarah Brannen for Chalk + Ink's podcast art. If you want to make the most out of these last few summer weeks, be sure to check out Sarah's A Perfect Day for some summertime fun.Questions? Contact me on Twitter @KateNarita or fill out my contact form.Happy listening!Support the show

It's the end of the summer season and the beginning of fall which for teachers and students is bittersweet. The laid back summer feeling slips away and the frantic fall frenzy rushes in. But the good news is after compiling last season's top ten tips for a luminous literacy workshop, I can't wait to pack up my beach bag and head back to the classroom. Here they are:10-Plan to Play from Jyoti Rajan Gopal and René Colato Laínez9-Grammar Worksheets Be Gone from Whitney LaRocca and Jeff Anderson8-Integrate Sensory Learning from April Jones Prince and Marcie Flinchum Atkins7-Magic Mirrors All Around from Kate Messner and Tina Athaide6-Outline Occultism from Zetta Elliott5-Abracadabra Nanowrimo from Lisa Stringfellow4-Extra! Extra! Read All About It from Kristen Nordstrom and Rukhsanna Guidroz3-Bust Out of Binary Boxes from Michael Leali2-Listen to Your Students from Pernille Ripp1-Highlight Moments of Magic from Erin DealeyWant to support the podcast? Click here to buy me a cup of coffee or click here to become a Patreon supporter.  No money. No problem. Fill out this form and tell me how Chalk + Ink has made you a better teacher and/or writer so we can celebrate our success on our 50th episode. Too shy to share your experience on a podcast? No worries! Please write a review on your podcast platform (Apple, Google, Stitcher etc.) so that other listeners can find us.On the next episode, we'll be chatting with author and writing instructor Michelle Cusolito. Be sure to check out her books Flying Deep and Diving Deep before the interview. I want to give a shout out to Sarah Brannen for Chalk + Ink's podcast art. If you want to make the most out of these last few summer weeks, be sure to check out Sarah's A Perfect Day for some summertime fun.Questions? Contact me on Twitter @KateNarita or fill out my contact form.Happy listening!Support the show

30: Dante Stewart - Shouting it the Fire book “Let's be clear. There's a vast difference between diversity and inclusion and liberation and justice. One enjoys the feeling of my presence. The other embraces the fullness of my humanity” 2:26 Colonization Approach - Ask vs. lecture 4:34 Teacher evaluation blunders 4:48 Alternative Methods-Grading for Equity 5:11 Embrace the Change-But Give It Time 5:43 California Initiatives-Some change types: Policy Changes | New Admin's Philosophy 6:44 Block Scheduling 8:08 The Classroom in the heart of the school-why are you breaking it? 9:09 So quick to get out of touch with the classroom when you aren't in it. 10:06 Sage on the Stage vs. Student Centered Approach 10:47 Education isn't about just making money-it's about being a contributing member of society. 11:29Addressing Implicit Biases/Social Cognition 12:29 Challenge Stereotypes-Don't subscribe to common thought. 13:00 Develop Empathy - SUPPORT THEM. ASK QUESTIONS. Imagine yourself in their shoes 14:44 Landline story from classroom to classroom-VCRS 15:05 Embrace Differences - We spend so much time with our own “kind”. Experience diversity instead. Nicole Mirra Teaching for Empathy - Activity for Embracing our Differences 16:07 Grapple with the work you are assigning your students. 16:30 Intersectionality California Black School Educator Association Dr Marks Acknowledging and Managing Implicit Bias 17:41 Learn about Your Students: 17:47 Language, Gender and Culture Unit - Code Switching 20:30 Speaking with an Accent is a superpower because you speak more than one language. 20:41 Advocacy 21:30 Be Anti-Racist Podcast 21:31 Book Recommendations: Culturally Responsive Teaching & The Brain, Legend of Bass Reeves, Black Enough, Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad, The Watsons God to Birmingham, Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome, How to Raise an Anti-Racist, Solo, When I Was a Slave, Piecing Me Together, Great Speeches by African Americans, The Silence of Our Friends. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aintgonnabenostupid/support

In today's episode we talk with Mike Ochsner about how to improve your shooting and your student's. Today's episode is also brought to you by the following: Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – In today's world you need the backing from a quality organization to protect yourself and also your students. Podcast listeners can receive 10% off… The post S3E24 Improving Your Shooting and Your Students first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.

Education expert Erika Twani says the role of public schools is an important factor in the battle to reduce school shootings and crime in America as she advocates an increase in "relational learning", including teaching life skills, to help improve outcomes for many students.Author of Becoming Einstein's Teacher: Awakening the Genius in Your Students, and co-founder and CEO of Learning One to One, Twani explores ways to foster human achievement through education. Before co-founding Learning One to One, Erika was Microsoft's education industry director for Multi-Country Americas. She is today's guest on the Lean to the Left podcast."We must respect the benefits that every child has," says Twani, who points out that in most schools today students spend thousands of hours learning how to follow instructions. "But when they are adults, there are no instructions to follow so they get lost. What's next is crime because they have no other option. That's why it is so important for us to be teaching life skills." That, in a nutshell, is what "relational learning" is all about. Her philosophy is to simplify complex concepts and make them useful for everyone, starting with children. To do so, she uses insights and skills from her 20+ years of experience working with corporate technology companies shaping products and services for worldwide scalability. Twani has advised government officials and education leaders around the world on the use of technology in education, and has worked with public and private schools to guide the practical use of relational learning. She led Learning One to One into five countries in the first year alone, touching the lives of more than 100,000 students.In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, Twani notes that many school shootings are caused by individuals who are lashing out after being bullied in school, and so, she contends, such shootings could be avoided if schools would do more to control bullying and increase self esteem of vulnerable students who often turn into shooters.She says that rather than banning books about such topics as race and sexuality, educators should work on developing critical thinking skills so that students, who already have instant access to information, can think for themselves and be prepared for life.Moreover, Twani suggests that instead of banning abortion, which often involves teenage girls with unplanned pregnancies, a better step would be to reduce pregnancies in the first place -- such as providing condoms in school. In Colorado, she says, this has reduced teen pregnancies by 40 percent and abortions by 42 percent.Take a listen to the interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lean-to-the-left-podcast--4719048/support.

Education expert Erika Twani says the role of public schools is an important factor in the battle to reduce school shootings and crime in America as she advocates an increase in "relational learning", including teaching life skills, to help improve outcomes for many students.Author of Becoming Einstein's Teacher: Awakening the Genius in Your Students, and co-founder and CEO of Learning One to One, Twani explores ways to foster human achievement through education. Before co-founding Learning One to One, Erika was Microsoft's education industry director for Multi-Country Americas. She is today's guest on the Lean to the Left podcast."We must respect the benefits that every child has," says Twani, who points out that in most schools today students spend thousands of hours learning how to follow instructions. "But when they are adults, there are no instructions to follow so they get lost. What's next is crime because they have no other option. That's why it is so important for us to be teaching life skills." That, in a nutshell, is what "relational learning" is all about. Her philosophy is to simplify complex concepts and make them useful for everyone, starting with children. To do so, she uses insights and skills from her 20+ years of experience working with corporate technology companies shaping products and services for worldwide scalability. Twani has advised government officials and education leaders around the world on the use of technology in education, and has worked with public and private schools to guide the practical use of relational learning. She led Learning One to One into five countries in the first year alone, touching the lives of more than 100,000 students.In this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, Twani notes that many school shootings are caused by individuals who are lashing out after being bullied in school, and so, she contends, such shootings could be avoided if schools would do more to control bullying and increase self esteem of vulnerable students who often turn into shooters.She says that rather than banning books about such topics as race and sexuality, educators should work on developing critical thinking skills so that students, who already have instant access to information, can think for themselves and be prepared for life.Moreover, Twani suggests that instead of banning abortion, which often involves teenage girls with unplanned pregnancies, a better step would be to reduce pregnancies in the first place -- such as providing condoms in school. In Colorado, she says, this has reduced teen pregnancies by 40 percent and abortions by 42 percent.Take a listen to the interview.

This week, we are chatting about all things descriptive feedback. We're exploring what descriptive feedback is, how you can tailor descriptive feedback to boost student learning, and general tips and strategies to make descriptive feedback easy and manageable to implement in your classroom.If you like what you hear, we would love it if you could share this episode with a colleague or friend. And make sure you subscribe so that you don't miss out on any new content! And consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee or two!We would love to hear from you – leave a comment on our website OR check out our FLIPGRID!Featured Content**For detailed show notes, please visit our website at https://edugals.com/91**Descriptive Feedback - What do you notice, where are the gaps, and what specifically can you do to improveNot fair to students to give feedback without giving opportunities for putting it into practiceFeedback is a constant cycle between student and teacherTime is a big barrier to providing descriptive feedback - digital tools, peer feedback, self-reflection, audio/video feedback are all ways to helpConsider including a checklist or success criteria in student-friendly language with task/assignment submissionsBook: How To Give Effective Feedback to Your Students by Susan M. BrookhartFeedback strategies:Timing - throughout skill development, immediate or slightly delayed, put the feedback into practice, short mastery checks are quick to grade!Amount - avoid fixing everything (cognitive load), focus on 1-2 key ideas to give feedback, focus on usable feedback that moves the student learning forwardMode - written, verbal, most effective as a conversation; try audio/video feedback for larger projectsAudience - knowing your students, gearing feedback with appropriate language, try group/whole class feedbackWord choice/language in feedback matters:Mastery-based language (almost there!)Focus on the strengths/weaknesses of the work itselfAvoid any type of judgement of the student themselvesI notice..., I wonder..., consider...Referencing success criteria and making comparisonsReflective questions Positive, asset vs deficit-based mindsetsDigital Tool Recommendations and Ideas:MoteScreencastifyNotability or Good Notes (great on an iPad)Explain EverythingDropdown Chips in Google Docs (E090)Save your common feedback notes in Google Docs or Keep or ClassroomConsider creating videos for common mistakesEdPuzzleBranched Google FormsGoogle docs/slides with all levels of feedback with links (can help scaffold peer feedback)Choice boards for peer feedbackResources:Descriptive Feedback Techniques Part 1 with Rick WormeliDescriptive Feedback Techniques Part 2 with Rick Wormeli Support the show

How to Say Goodbye, with Warren Doody. Quotes from the episode Saying goodbye and letting go through some type of ritual is important. -Warren Doody Resources Mentioned Warren Doody's website Sylvia Kane on Episode 241 on Inclusive Pedagogy The Importance of Saying Goodbye to Your Students in Times of Uncertainty, Faculty Focus Episode 301 with Andy Stenhouse: Positive work-life spillover Angels in Disguise

Oh, the game of grades.  It's the toxic consumption of our students' attention only on what grade they are paid with for every little move they make in your classroom rather than on the experience of learning that happens in their brain while a student of yours. It's as if you have to pay your students in the currency of grades for any “work” they do in your class, otherwise it won't get done.  As if the work getting done is the goal - NO!  It's not!  The learning that happens while doing the work is the goal, and yet our students can't take their focus away from the work. So how do overcome this game of grades?  How do we make the focus of our classroom on the learning that happens rather than the “work” that leads to grades? I've actually addressed this topic already in episode 30 titled Overcoming the Game of Grades with Your Students.  So that episode is very much a precursor to this one.  Although it's not required to listen to episode 30 before proceeding with this one, it's definitely an episode you want to select “play next” on.  I've linked episode 30 below in the description of this episode so you can check it out. This episode is going to focus on how the flipped classroom specifically can help you overcome the game of grades with your students. In fact, after listening to this episode you will have a laser sharp depiction of what the flipped classroom will do for your classroom culture and the performance of your students because of how it shifts the focus away from grades and onto the learning itself. I'll discuss the various aspects of the flipped classroom that you'll implement when you're ready to start your flipping journey, and how you'll see that work pay off as a result in your students' focus on learning rather than on grades. If this episode topic is intriguing to you, I would so appreciate you click to share the episode with your teacher-friends.  Send it in a text or email, post a screenshot on social media tagging me as @teachonamission, and I so appreciate you helping us get our message of sustainability into the ears of teachers craving to get back to the manageable career they love. Ok, let's get to it. SUSTAINABLE TEACHER SHOW NOTES:   https://www.teachonamission.com/blog/how-flipping-your-classroom-helps-overcome-the-game-of-grades  SUSTAINABLE TEACHER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sustainableteacher REGISTER FOR FREE PD: https://www.teachonamission.com/pd 

Toni Rose is joined by Alison Stone, who shares tons of fascinating information on cognitive science, how it relates to classroom teaching, and how it fits in with the Modern Classrooms approach. Outline and Show Notes Get to know Alison Cult of Pedagogy episodes on MCP with Kareem Everything You Need to Know About Building a Great Screencast Video (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/screencast-videos/) How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/self-paced-how-to/) Setting up Mastery-Based Grading in your classroom (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/165-setting-up-mastery-based-grading-in-your-classroom/id900015782?i=1000511976657) Alison's intro to cognitive science: What is Cognitive Load Theory? | by David Weller | Medium (https://davidrweller.medium.com/what-is-cognitive-load-theory-2dc8d16150be) A decade of education theory; the rise and rise of cognitive science of learning | St. Emlyn's (https://www.stemlynsblog.org/a-decade-of-education-theory-the-rise-and-rise-of-cognitive-science-of-learning/) Graphic: Information Processing Model: Information Processing Model https://i.imgur.com/dgI3b4x.png Graphic: Cognitive Load Theory: Cognitive Load Theory https://i.imgur.com/4FceyM3.png Graphic: Water Glass Visual for CLT Water Glass Visual for CLT https://i.imgur.com/Wwx22B7.png How does MCP align with cognitive science? An advance organizer for student learning: Choke points and pitfalls in studying (https://doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fcap0000290) Choke Points and Pitfalls in Learning https://i.imgur.com/HNQeGRC.png Alison's key takeaways for teachers Alison's goals for wrapping up the school year Connect with Alison: Email Alison at alison.stone@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:alison.stone@modernclassrooms.org) Follow Alison on Twitter @alisonstonecbsd (https://twitter.com/alisonstonecbsd) More resources from Alison: Learning Scientists Podcast (https://www.learningscientists.org/podcast-episodes) 6 Powerful Learning Strategies You Must Share with Your Students (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/learning-strategies/) Brain Book Buddy (https://theeffortfuleducator.com/2017/09/14/color-coding-recall-attempts-to-assess-learning/) Challenge Grids (https://lovetoteach87.com/2018/01/12/retrieval-practice-challenge-grids-for-the-classroom/) Powerful Teaching (https://www.powerfulteaching.org/authors) Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide (https://www.learningscientists.org/book) Dylan Wiliam - Cognitive Load Theory (www.dylanwiliam.org) (and on Twitter @dylanwiliam (https://twitter.com/dylanwiliam)) Cognitive Load Theory in Action - the Book | Ollie Lovell (https://www.ollielovell.com/book/) Ollie Lovell: Cognitive Load Theory in Action - Mr Barton Maths Blog (http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/ollie-lovell-cognitive-load-theory-in-action/) Oliver Lovell: Planning, running a maths department and Cognitive Load Theory - Mr Barton Maths Blog (http://www.mrbartonmaths.com/blog/oliver-lovell-planning-running-a-maths-department-and-cognitive-load-theory/) Cognitive Load Theory and What it Means for Classroom Teachers (https://researchschool.org.uk/durrington/news/cognitive-load-theory-and-what-it-means-for-classroom-teachers) Contact us, follow us online, and learn more: Email us questions and feedback at: podcast@modernclassrooms.org (mailto:podcast@modernclassrooms.org) Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode! Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP) Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en) The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org) Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org) Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom! The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)

In this episode, Mark from COLI discusses ways to improve professor feedback on student work.  Make your feedback commentary another great opportunity for students to learn, and help students get the most from it. Great Sources Brookhart, Susan.  How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students.  ASCD, 2017.   Koehler, Johann.  The Feedback Loop: When Less is More, and When More is Less.  Graduate Student Instructor Teaching & Resource Center, University of California at Berkeley. 2016. Walvoord, Barbara and Virginia Johnson Anderson.  Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment in College. Wiley, 2011. COLI.  Lesson 4 of the COLI Guide for Teaching Online. D2L Tutorials D2L Rubrics D2L Dropbox Tools D2L Quizzes and Exams

An essential part of a leader's job is setting a grand vision for the organization and imbuing its people with a shared purpose. That goes for any organization, whether it be a church or a higher ed institution. Dr. Mark Jobe, President at Moody Bible Institute, has experience leading both. In this episode, he shares what he's learned about leadership over the course of his career, including why clarifying vision and purpose is so important. We discuss: - How Dr. Jobe frames leadership in terms of growth and impact - The importance of proactively telling authentic stories - The Vision Script Initiative Mentioned during the podcast: - Bold Steps - PastorMarkJobe.com - Solving For the Right Things in the Right Way: IU Strategies to Retain Students w/ Eleanor Berman - How To Win The Loyalty of Your Students w/ Exceptional University Offerings w/ Ethan Braden To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to Higher Ed Marketer on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Higher Ed Marketer in your favorite podcast player.

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 264: Solve the Problem for Your Students with Danait Berhe   Description: As a yoga teacher, do you think of yourself as a problem solver? In fact, our yoga offerings are solving a problem for our students, and we need to talk about what problem we're solving to attract our dream students! In this episode with Danait Berhe, learn more about why it's important to talk about the problems you solve, and how it ties in with your messaging.   Danait is the founder and messaging strategist of The Asmara Agency. With her award-winning full-service agency, Danait helps mission-driven companies craft compelling business, brand, and messaging strategies. She brings a unique perspective to her clients, integrating her background in analytical research, marketing, and branding to help her clients soar their profit and their impact. The Asmara Agency is also committed to making sure that more women, especially Black women, enter the world of entrepreneurship and not only survive, but build brands they can leverage as an asset in order to build + create generational wealth.   Yoga teachers are often hesitant to talk about problems in their messaging, but Danait explains how you can do so with empathy instead of agitation, and without having to resort to sleazy sales tactics. She shares how we can think about our yoga offerings as solving problems for people, the importance of finding a niche and getting specific about who you help and how, and more.   If you've been struggling with getting clarity on your message, this interview with Danait is a must-listen!   Key Takeaways: [2:38] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Danait Berhe [8:27] Shannon and Danait share a little about the sponsor, OfferingTree, and how they got connected because of it! [10:04] What does Danait do and who does she do it for? [11:20] What do people most often struggle with when they try to create their website or share their message in some way? [14:39] A lot of yoga teachers don't want to focus on the problem. How does Danait address that? [21:31] Shannon shares an exciting message from OfferingTree. [23:06] How can yoga teachers talk about the problem they solve in an authentic way, without seeming to be poking the problem more? [28:36] What can yoga teachers do if they are struggling with their message? Danait has three questions to ask yourself to get clear on your message. [35:47] You have to keep sharing over and over again, not just once and be done with it. [39:54 - 39:54] Asking questions and getting to know your audience is a great way to get content ideas, but also to find people. [40:58] The length of time it takes for someone to decide to buy something from you depends on the price of the offer. [41:30] A quick message from Allison from the Yoga Teacher Conf. [43:29] Timing is everything when it comes to promoting and selling an offer. [46:45] What are some things that might make the process easier for yoga teachers who are putting together their website? [53:29] It's important to get extremely specific with what you do and who you help, and why. [56:40] What is your approach to yoga? Talking about your process helps to build trust. [59:35] Danait helps a live listener get clear on her message. [63:33] Find out more about Danait's work on Instagram or check out her website. [65:48] Messaging is something that is always evolving and changing. That's normal.   Links: Danait Berhe, The Asmara Agency Danait Berhe on Instagram Native Land Digital Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Yoga Teacher Conf.   Quotes from this episode: "Pricing can be solved by determining what is the problem we're solving and then how, how big of a problem is it for someone to pay and what are they willing to pay for that."   "What things do they need to know for them to be able to see that I am at the solution to that problem?"   "I believe that there is an empathetic approach to being able to solve problems without necessarily poking at the problem."   "We just want to call attention to the problem and then paint the picture of what's possible for them."  

The perceived value of higher education has declined in the last few years. It might seem like it's simply an issue of cost, but that is only part of the value equation. The truth? Linking the return on investment to fulfilling jobs and careers is the key to demonstrating value and driving enrollment numbers back up, especially for community colleges. In this episode, Terri Giltner, Chief Marketing Officer at Kentucky Community and Technical College System, explains how her team refocused marketing efforts on outcomes and switched from telling the story of current students, to the story of successful alumni. We discuss: - The progress made in higher ed marketing - The perceived declining value of higher ed and how to combat it - How to effectively market outcomes - The need to communicate the value of marketing Mentioned during the podcast: - Ep 41: How to Win the Loyalty of Your Students w/ Exceptional University Offerings feat. Ethan Brade - Email Terri To hear more interviews like this one, subscribe to Higher Ed Marketer on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Higher Ed Marketer in your favorite podcast player.

Now that mandates are soon to be lifted, most schools are still struggling in getting students to come back to school or enroll. (Note: Lifting mandates does not mean that this pandemic is over. It is still your job to protect yourselves and those around you❤️). Taking your school to the next level includes two parties: Your Admissions Team and Your Students. I'm giving you some tips on what is needed to get your team back in the right headspace, and how to get your students excited again to train for the careers they deserve. If you need admissions training without the fluff and hassle, click here to learn more...https://lessons.motivatewithkat.com/courses/adult-admissions-training-tools

HAVE YOU BEEN WONDERING IF LINKTIVITIES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU & YOUR STUDENTS?Back in September of 2021, I embarked on a new journey and for the first time I opened the doors to LINKtivity® Learning.  It's a membership designed to give teachers an unlimited all-access pass to my entire library of LINKtivity® interactive learning guides.LINKtivities support teachers who want to give their students a multimedia learning experience that not only helps them develop 21st century skills, but also effortlessly engages and motivates students to learn.I've been getting a lot of questions lately about the LINKtivity® Learning membership - which is my #1 way that I support teachers these days.  And - I've been getting a lot of the same questions - so in this episode, I'm gonna get into the nitty gritty.  I'll help you decide if LINKtivity® Learning is right for you. I'm answering all your questions and everything you could possibly want to know about LINKtivities, including some very exciting new things we are working on behind the scenes.FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT:  classroomnook.com/podcast/108---------------------------Links & Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeEPISODE 100: 10 Ways to Use LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides in the ClassroomContact me HERE to stay “in the know” on when my LINKtivity Membership will be available outside the USA or if you have any further questions.  Preview entire LINKtivity® Library Join the LINKtivity® Learning Membership and get access to my entire vault of LINKtivity Interactive Learning Guides - CLICK HERE to join.CLICK HERE to grab a FREE LINKtivity® on Nonfiction Text Features

By the time December rolls around, it's very likely that you have had at least one experience with a difficult parent. Maybe it was during a parent-teacher conference, or maybe it was a nasty email or phone call. Facing a parent who has a complaint or is challenging you in some way is extremely difficult to deal with, especially because you probably haven't had any preparation for these scenarios. Learning to handle parents effectively is a learned skill set and having strategies in place will help you to feel calm and confident when faced with difficult parents in the future. I'm sharing some entertaining, yet very relatable, examples and words of wisdom from Suzanne Tingley's book, How to Handle Difficult Parents.  Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/how-to-handle-difficult-parents Watch my FREE masterclass, 5 Classroom-Tested Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season with Your Students. Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one. Xo Lori P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

In the weeks leading up to winter break, you are right in the midst of the disillusionment phase. This is the third phase that beginning teachers experience throughout the school year and it is one that comes with lots of emotions. You're likely feeling extremely burnt out and exhausted. You may even be questioning your ability to continue your career as a teacher. You are not alone in feeling this way, and I'm going to share 3 things that will help you navigate this difficult phase of teaching. Show Notes: https://www.drlorifriesen.com/blog/disillusionment-phase Watch my FREE masterclass, 5 Classroom-Tested Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season with Your Students. Join our Beginning Teacher Talk Private FB Group now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BeginningTeacherTalkGroup/ Check out Lori's TpT store (Beginning Teacher Talk): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Beginning-Teacher-Talk Connect with Lori on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drlorifriesen/ Connect with Lori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginningteachertalk If the Beginning Teacher Talk podcast is helping you in your teaching and if you're feeling extra loving, I would be so grateful if you would leave a positive review for the show! Your kind words mean the world to me. Just click here to leave your review now (and be entered into our draw for a $25 Amazon Gift Card)! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beginning-teacher-talk/id1456137677 I hope you have a wonderful week, and remember - just because you are a beginning elementary teacher, there is no need for you to struggle like one. Xo Lori P.S. Do you have your copy of my FREE Ultimate Classroom Management Checklist? Get yours by clicking here now! https://www.drlorifriesen.com/ultimate-classroom-management-checklist

Too often, the focus on behavior is negative. Instead of working against misbehavior, we should start by identifying and teaching desirable behaviors and forming strong classroom relationships to support them. Join Shannon Rice and Wendy Amato this week on the podcast, as they redefine the context around behavior and give recommendations for successfully managing it in your classroom. Continue LearningProfessional Learning 3-credit continuing education course: https://courses.learnersedge.com/courses/dl/positive-behavior-supports/Priceless-Proactive-Classroom-Management-Practices/5127?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=EST%20N%20_%20Brand&utm_term=learners%20edge&gclid=CjwKCAiA4veMBhAMEiwAU4XRr2Xt6MVreNwM1dZXgmaZpquQdw4FVLgCnFepcf9u9ua6HNM1kSq6wxoCcIEQAvD_BwE&content=&grade=&credits=&format=&partner=&srch=behavior&nat=false (Priceless, Proactive Classroom Management Practices) Videos Watch a webinar with tips and tricks for building a responsive learning environment https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/setting-classroom-expectations (Setting Expectations on the First Day of School) https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/teacher-student-relationship (Building Relationships: Share Passion with Students) Reading Read Shannon Rice's contributions in https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=QhEHEAAAQBAJ&rdid=book-QhEHEAAAQBAJ&rdot=1&source=gbs_vpt_read&pcampaignid=books_booksearch_viewport (The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges,) edited by Anna Quinzio-Zafran and Elizabeth A. Wilkins Using Success Criteria to Spark Motivation in Your Students by Lily Jones

In this rewarding episode, I will be sharing 35 Free Rewards for Your Students!  Do you have the perfect classroom management system, but are looking to pair it with the right reward system?  Don't feel you need to break the bank by buying an excessive amount of tangibles.  If you are looking for some great and FREE rewards… then, this is the episode for you! For text, pictures and direct links provided throughout this episode.  Check out our corresponding blog: https://educationtothecore.com/2021/09/35-free-rewards-for-your-students/ 

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Episode #38: Leading thru the PandemicSpecial Guest Beth Houf, Middle School Principal and Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff, joins Matt to share how she has seen building-level leadership evolve over the last year in light of the pandemic. Connect with Beth on Twitter @BethHouf or via email at: bethhouf@gmail.com.

Welcome Back to VALUE ADDS VALUE! We hope that the start of your summer has been restful and happy. As we get our summers started we continue to ask ourselves reflective questions. Here is the question we cover in today's podcast: WHAT DID THE PAST YEAR TEACH YOU ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR STUDENTS, AND VIRTUAL RELATIONSHIPS? We want to share our reflection questions with you in the hopes that they can help you learn and grow from next year! Let us know the answers to these questions for you on social media! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valueaddsvalue/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/itskylekrueger/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/its.wil.law.iii/?hl=en Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/itskylekrueger https://twitter.com/its_wil_law_iii Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valueaddsvalue Check out our Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ7hVS9BqW0OFOO5SFKxydA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/valueaddsvalue/support

"We're not preparing students to take a test or to earn a diploma. We're preparing them to be independent, successful, resilient, resourceful human beings." Giving students the power of autonomy can be one of the most important skills you'll ever teach. Listen in as CEO of engage2learn Shannon Buerk and Wendy Amato discuss how to use goal-setting to both allow students to take control of their own learning and to promote equity in every classroom. Continue Learning Learn more about https://engage2learn.org/ (engage2learn) Other ResourcesArticles https://engage2learn.org/blog/2021/03/01/how-to-proactively-plan-for-true-differentiation/ (How to Proactively Plan for True Differentiation) https://engage2learn.org/resources/e2l-life-ready-best-practices-research-base/ (engage2learn Life Ready Best Practices Research Base) (whitepaper) https://engage2learn.org/blog/2021/01/21/mitigating-learning-loss-its-about-time/ (Mitigating Learning Loss: It's About Time) Videos https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/three-ways-practice-goal-setting-your-students (Three Ways to Practice Goal Setting with Your Students) https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/making-lesson-objectives-clear (Communicating Learning Goals) https://learn.teachingchannel.com/video/social-skills-goals (Building Class Culture with Social Skills Goals)

In our third episode, Eva and Aarthee are joined by guests Heather and Annaleece to discuss education during the Covid-19 pandemic. From remote learning to an almost non-existent social life, they discuss the turmoil that young people have been thrown into throughout the last year, as well as looking towards the future with optimism and hope. Follow today's hosts: Eva and Aarthee Follow today's guests: Heather and Annaleece You can find the articles written by Heather and Annaleece below: Dear British Government: A Message from Your Students by Annaleeece Longmore How Students are Preparing for School and University after Lockdown by Annaleece Longmore UK Schools Return: How is it looking one week in? by Heather Davey COVID-19 one year on, but what about the years ahead? by Heather Davey Theme music courtesy of David Hilowitz on The Free Music Archive. Changes were made to this audio. Creative Commons license found here.

As art educators, we want to create a learning environment where every student feels included, valued, and encouraged. The desire to create a positive experience--and an inclusive art room--helps drive everything we do. In today's episode, Nic talks about some of the simple ways she creates a more inclusive classroom and the role that language plays in her teaching. Resources and Links Listen to other episodes of Everyday Art Room Inclusivity for All Learners in the Art Room Exploring Sterotypes and Biases in the Art Room How to Be an Ally to Your Students

Today's episode is a part of the day 4 lesson of our free e-mail course, Beyond the Surface: Teach Students How to Dive Deeper Into an Artwork to Make Connections and Meaning. The topic for today is ARTWORKS THEY’LL RELATE TO: Finding the Right Art for YOUR Students. Sign up for this free e-mail course at https://artclasscurator.com/surface

As we explore the concept of feedback, one of our key take-aways has been the notion that feedback must be received by the learner in order to be effective; as a result, how feedback is given plays an instrumental role in how it is received. In this episode, we provide educators with some considerations when giving written or oral feedback, as well as strategies for feedback in group and one-on-one contexts. References from the episode: Brookhart, S. M. (2017). How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. (2nd Ed.) ASCD, Alexandria VA Gonzalez, J., & Johnson, M. (2020, May 10). Flash Feedback: How to Provide More Meaningful Feedback in Less Time. Retrieved September 17, 2020, from https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/flash-feedback/ Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81–112. https://doi.org/10.3102/003465430298487 WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here. Theme music created by Centennial Middle School's Maya Smith Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

We kick off our series on feedback with a pair of haikus from Mellisa and Serena: Feedback can be harsh What else will I have to change? Now, is it better? *** Feedback helps your growth Done well, not ‘bout your self worth Needed when remote *** These poetic gems weren't just included to embarrass the co-hosts, but to serve as models for pieces of work that might receive feedback. Spencer then uses Hattie and Timperley's four levels of feedback (task, processing, self-regulation, and self) to let them know how they did. Resources from the episode: Winne, P. H., & Butler, D. L. (1994). Student cognition in learning from teaching. In T. Husen & T. Postlewaite (Eds.), International encyclopaedia of education (2nd ed., pp. 5738-5745). Oxford, UK: Pergamon Hattie, J., & Timperley, H. (2007). The power of feedback. Review of Educational Research, 77(1), 81–112. https://doi.org/10.3102/003465430298487 Brookhart, S. M. (2017). How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. (2nd Ed.) ASCD, Alexandria VA Theme music created by Moore Square Magnet Middle School's Maya Smith Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/datalit/message

In this week’s episode of Board Gaming with Education Dustin is joined by co-host Grace Withmory and guest Jake Michels to talk about best practices for teaching board games. Jake shares some amazing insights into teaching board games! Both Jake and Dustin discuss the implications of teaching games in a learning environment and also talk about some things you should keep in mind when you teach your students or other players a new board game. With Jake's expertise, Dustin and Grace continue the conversation by looking back on some of the things Jake mentions in the episode. Episode Topics Board Gaming with Education Holiday Promotion - 0:00 Welcome Grace back to the Show - 1:28 Sponsor: The World Game - 3:49 Who is Jake Michels? - 3:12 Defining "Teaching Games" - 4:28 Scaffolding by Introducing Games to New Players and Your Students - 11:02 Breaking Down the Teaching Process and Introducing the Learning Objective - 16:14 Keeping Players Engaged When Teaching Games - 22:36 Grace Rejoins the Conversation - 30:17 Dustin, Jake, and Grace Play Snake Oil - 49:32 Games from this Episode [Links include games in our Board Gaming with Education Store or Amazon affiliate links]: Point Salad Snake Oil Architects of the Western Kingdom Viticulture Check out our board game store: https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com Thank you to Purple Planet Music for the wonderful contribution of their song "Retro Gamer" for our Interview Segment. This song can be found in full on this music archive. Also, thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for his creative commons 4.0 contribution of "Getting it Done" for our Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down Rapid Fire Round. Always be sure to check out our show notes (website blog post) to read a recap of the episode topics and games mentioned in the episode. https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/jake-michels

In this episode of Justice Vs., we take a look into the classroom and speak with organizer Becky McFarlane to describe the fight for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion and why queer visibility is so critical for youth.  Later, we speak with Kyle McGiverin, a teacher who uses his position as an educator to  normalize queer experiences and produce a queer-inclusive school environment. For resources mentioned in the podcast, please see below: The 519The 519 is a Toronto-based non-profit organization committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ2S communities. They have a multitude of in-person and online resources, such as counselling, COVID-19 Resources, Legal Clinics and activities. - https://www.the519.org/Wyvern, a Novel by Kyle McGiverin Guest Kyle wrote the award winning novel Wyvern, available at Glad Day Bookshop and Amazon.ca. For more info, visit his website: themisterkyle.wordpress.com and the book's website: www.wyvernnovel.com. Youthline Youthline offers confidential and non-judgemental peer support through our telephone, text and chat services. Get in touch with a peer support volunteer from Sunday to Friday, 4:00PM to 9:30 PM. - https://www.youthline.ca/. Support them at: https://www.youthline.ca/get-support/ways-we-support/For ways to get involved and join the fight for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, please see below: Find and Support A Local Organization! If you would like to find an organization local to you, here's a catalogue of organizations across Canada supporting LGBTQ2S+ Communities. You will also see an option to donate to any one you'd like to support: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/explore/charities/category/social-services/sub-category/lesbian-gay-bi-trans-queer/ Create Safe Spaces for Your Students!:If you're an educator or sports coach who would like to help foster a safe learning environment for students, OK2BME has compiled an excellent list of teaching resources available for free! - https://ok2bme.ca/resources/parents-educators/resources-for-schools-and-classrooms/ Subscribe and share! Learn more about CCLA here: https://ccla.org/Follow us:Instagram - @cancivlib Twitter - @cancivlib Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cancivlib/?ref=page_internal Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CanCivLib Original Music by Ren Bangert. Audio Editing by Ren Bangert and Paul Berry. A big thanks to the Justice Vs. Volunteer Team: Writing and Research Team: Natalie Sequeira, Kate Tutu, Jeremy Zhang, Luke Ryan, Imran Dhanani, Rachael Dyal, Rachael. Bridge, Leo Ghiran, Stella Racca, Sae Furukawa, managed by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry and Eilish Waller Audio Team: Paul Berry, Ren Bangert, managed by Farid Pesteh Marketing Team: Arlet Vazquez, Irene Lee, Hope Arpa Chow, managed by Soaad Qahhār Hossain

In this episode we feature the amazing Dr. Catlin Tucker who shares with us some approaches to take when gearing up for Simultaneous Learning and Learning that is 100% digital. This is the 2nd of 3 episodes where we are highlighting this modality of instruction as we face this pandemic though many of the strategies that we are sharing today will take us beyond this moment in time. Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention licenseBensounds (Royalty Free Music): https://www.bensound.com/Incomptech (Royalty Free Music): https://incompetech.com/music/Follow me on Facebook to get notifications about live events: https://www.facebook.com/TechStudyHall/Follow me on Twitter or Instagram: @Smith_EdtechWebsite: www.techstudyhall.orgContact Information for Our GuestDr. Catlin Tucker:On Twitter: @Catlin_TuckerWebsite: www.catlintucker.comPodcast: “The Balance” (Available on Apple Podcast)Book: “Balance with Blended Learning: Partner with Your Students to Reimagine Learning and Reclaim Your Life” (also available from Corwin Publishing)

In this episode, we discuss Shelley's incredible journey from teacher, to administration, to business owner. We, also, discuss lots of behind the scenes scoop to keeping a family and a business running smoothly. You don't want to miss this amazing interview! In this episode, we discuss: The Risks and Rewards of Starting a Business The Parenting Journey LGBTQ Support in the Home and School Setting Respecting and Accepting Differences Plus So Much MORE! Connect with Shelley: Twitter: https://twitter.com/burgess_shelley (@burgess_shelley) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011241047983&lst=1593097721%3A100011241047983%3A1532961521 (Shelley Burgess) Website: https://shelleyburgess.com/ (https://shelleyburgess.com/) More About Shelley: Shelley Burgess has served as an award-winning teacher, principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Leadership. Her highly respected work focuses on building leadership capacity through coaching, collaboration, and building a positive culture of change which leads to dramatic improvements in teaching and learning. She now works as a full-time partner in Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and is the co-author of https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/p-is-for-pirate/ (P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC's for Educators )and https://www.daveburgessconsulting.com/books/lead-like-a-pirate/ (Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff.)

Laurie & Matt conduct their first interview for this episode, bringing in an expert to help answer the question, "How Can Teachers Manage Time Better?" That expert is Serena Pariser, a rock star educator and author of two books for teachers, the most recent of which is called Real Talk About Time Management: 35 Best Practices for Educators, which she co-authored with Edward F. DeRoche. On her first book, Real Talk About Classroom Management, 50 Best Practices That Work and Show You Believe in Your Students, she was the sole author. In a strange era when time has seemingly distorted, and veteran teachers are experiencing an anxiety they haven't felt since their first year in the classroom, Serena translates time management techniques and tips for the online, distance-learning environment most teachers will be facing when school resumes in he fall. The interview follows the structure of the book, with Serena first addressing how to adopt a "Time Management Mindset." The conversation then moves onto time management strategies for "Planning," "At School, " and "At Home." Please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! It really helps us become more visible and grow the coalition of caring adults dedicated to the health and wellness of our teens. To find out more about Serena and to purchase her books: www.serenapariser.com facebook.com/serenapariser twitter.com/serenapariser Get your copy of Matt's book Helping Teens Succeed in High School & Life at amazon.com/author/mattsavesworld To connect with Laurie & Matt and find out more: Visit their website: TeacherSavesWorld.com Email them: info@teachersavesworld.com Twitter: twitter.com/teachrsaveswrld Instagram: instagram.com/teachersavesworld/ Facebook: facebook.com/teachersavesworld/ Show music provided by Brian Karmelich of VirtualCampfire.net

Over the past few weeks, Nic has been refining her teaching and figuring out what will work the best for her students with distance learning. In today's episode, she shares some of her best plans, lessons, and strategies, including why she is taking this opportunity to help her students focus on careers in the arts. Resources and Links View all of AOEU's resources to help with distance learning Nic's YouTube page is here Nic's Architecture Post 60 Visual Arts Careers to Discuss with Your Students

Shelley Burgess has served as an award-winning teacher, principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Leadership. Her highly respected work focuses on building leadership capacity through coaching, collaboration, and building a positive culture of change which leads to dramatic improvements in teaching and learning. She now works as a full-time partner in Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and is the co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC’s for Educators and Lead Like a PIRATE. Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in central Missouri. She is the Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Beth also serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership Academy, providing monthly training to state educational leaders. She has spoken at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, the Association for Middle-Level Education National Conference, The National Principal Conference, and many state and local educational venues. She is also active in her local, state and national elementary principal associations. Beth was named a Missouri Exemplary New Principal in 2011 and the Missouri National Distinguished Principal for 2016. In this episode, we hear about both Beth and Shelley’s journeys into leadership, how they came together to write Lead like a Pirate, the ways they continue to amplify and support leaders, and we also get to hear about Shelley’s journey into entrepreneurship. These women bring authenticity and strength to leadership each day, and their messages in this podcast serve as empowering reminders that we can all be the leader we desire to be and we can continuously learn and grow into our best versions. I am so honored to share with you Beth Houf and Shelley Burgesses’s LeadHERship stories. Shelley on Twitter Beth on Twitter Lead Like a Pirate Website When the Walls Come Down by Beth Houf Recommended: Brave Not Perfect by Reshma Saujan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inawepodcast/message

Beth Houf is the proud principal of Fulton Middle School in central Missouri. She is the Co-Author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Beth also serves as a facilitator for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Leadership Academy, providing monthly training to state educational leaders. She has spoken at many venues, including the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, the Association for Middle Level Education National Conference, The National Principal Conference and many state and local educational venues. She is also active in heTLIBTr local, state and national elementary principal associations. Fulton Middle School was recognized as a Missouri Exemplary Professional Learning Community and Solution Tree Model Professional Learning Community in 2019. Beth was named a Missouri Exemplary New Principal in 2011, the Missouri National Distinguished Principal for 2016 and 2019 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. Beth’s proudest accomplishments are her two sons, Paul and Dawson. She has been honored to help lead schools that she is proud to have both attend.

Gary Eastridge discusses the CCWSafe program and how instructors can offer their students a quality product and also earn a commission. Today’s episode is also brought to you by these sponsors Firearm Trainers Association (FTA) FTAProtect.com – You work hard to help your students achieve and having insurance helps you and them. Podcast listeners can […] The post EP-018 What CCWSafe Offers Instructors and Your Students first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.

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Tune in today to learn more about The Learning Mixologist - #ISTE19 sneak peek with Holly Clark. We first presented this information at FETC and the information provided is from both of our books and learning frameworks! Holly has been in education for over 20 years and is now working to spread the concept of the #InfusedClassroom. Despite having technology in the classroom, many schools use their Chromebooks and tablets as high-priced reference materials rather than the collaborative portals they can be.   Holly and I will dig into how we created the Learning Mixologist presentation by merging and enhancing our two learning development ideologies. We share some of our favorite recipe cards for Shaking Up and Infusing your lessons by utilizing a variety of technology platforms in the classroom, such as Adobe Spark, G Suite, and podcasting. We are so excited to chat more about the Learning Mixologist ideologies and templates. Check out this episode for a sneak peek into the ways you can infuse technology into your shaken up classroom! In This Episode: [00:29] - Kasey welcomes listeners to the show and introduces her special guest Holly Clark. They are providing a special sneak peek at their ISTE presentation! [02:28] - Did you know that you can leave a voicemail to ask questions or leave a shout out? Check out a wonderful thank you from Sheila Rambo on today’s show. Join the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study [03:34] - Join Kasey in the Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study from July 11th to August 8th, 2019. Learn more at this link, then head to the special Facebook group where each week we will discuss 4 chapters from Kasey’s book. We will share #booksnaps, ideas, lessons, failures and successes, links, and a whole lotta ways to Shake Up Learning! [05:03] - Holly joins Kasey on the show and gives listeners some background information about herself and her education journey. [06:10] - Check out Holly’s first book, The Google Infused Classroom, available on Amazon. In it, Holly shares how to build the culture and strategy involved in utilizing powerful technology integrations and design thinking protocols to inspire innovative teaching.   [08:01] - Holly is using Go EdSpace Live at ISTE to share all the fun and knowledge from ISTE Live accessible to educators anywhere! The Learning Mixologist: Shaken and Infused, Never Stirred [10:12] - Holly digs into the infused learning framework that she has developed for integrating technology in the classroom successfully. [13:03] - Kasey gives a high-level overview of the Dynamic Learning framework and how to move learning beyond. (See also episode 3 for an in-depth look at the Dynamic Learning Framework.) [18:27] - Holly and Kasey merge the two frameworks and distill ingredients for the Shake Up and Infusion in the Learning Mixologist. [20:46] - Kasey explains the goal of the quick start recipe cards that you can find here. These recipe cards provide templates you can use to Shake Up and Infuse lessons in your classroom. (Make a copy of the recipe card template here.) [21:38] - Holly shares the recipe card for shaking up writing assignments by infusing Adobe Spark. [24:34] - Kasey provides a recipe to shake up student publishing by infusing podcasts and developing creative communication skills. [28:51] - Listeners learn about how to develop these recipes from beginner to BAM! - a la Emeril. [29:42] - Holly suggests that you check out GoSynth and Padlet for creating collaborative podcasts in the classroom. [31:34] - Check out Holly’s Chromebook Course! She collaborates with experts in various applications and processes to provide actionable information you can use to energize and inspire your students. [34:44] - Find Holly on Instagram @HollyClarkEDU, Twitter @HollyClarkEDU, on her blog, and check out her podcast: The #InfusedClassroom Podcast Podcast Question of the Week [36:26] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week: “How will you use the Learning Mixologist recipes to shake up and infuse the learning in your classroom? Name two ideas you will try.” Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [38:23] - Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell ISTE 2019 Shake Up Learning Summer Book Study Facebook group The Google Infused Classroom FETC: Future of Education Technology Conference EdSpace Live - ISTE 2019 The Shake Up Learning Show episode 14: How to Podcast with Your Students www.hollyclark.org GoSynth Padlet Holly’s Chromebook Course Instagram @HollyClarkEDU Twitter @HollyClarkEDU The #InfusedClassroom Podcast

YOUR STUDENTS,CRITICAL THINKING AND INFORMED CITIZENSHIP:There are two sides( or more)  and they can be discussed quite civilly with the facts from both being presented fairly, respectfully and equally. Help your students and yourself by learning about PROCON.ORG. If you aren't using it now, you will be tomorrow. Their CEO Kamy Akhavan is my returning guest.

YOUR STUDENTS,CRITICAL THINKING AND INFORMED CITIZENSHIP:There are two sides( or more)  and they can be discussed quite civilly with the facts from both being presented fairly, respectfully and equally. Help your students and yourself by learning about PROCON.ORG. If you aren't using it now, you will be tomorrow. Their CEO Kamy Akhavan is my returning guest.

BETH HOUF is a mom, middle school principal, passionate leader & learner, and forever teacher. She’s also the co-author of Lead Like a PIRATE: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff. Interact with her on Twitter @BethHouf and engage with ideas from her book at #LeadLAP. In our conversation, Beth recalls how pressure-packed early years in a principal position almost turned her off from the profession completely, and she explains how a random conversation about Twitter helped revive her passion and calling for school leadership. She describes how Teach Like a Pirate led to Lead Like a Pirate, and discusses the mission and main message of the book. She also shares why she’s excited about education, a couple of productivity hacks she lives by, her passions outside of school, and the voices and resources that inspire growth in her practice today. Follow Beth: On Twitter @BethHouf On Instagram @BHouf Lead Like a Pirate Visit TeachersOnFire.net for all the show notes and links from this episode. Follow the Teachers on Fire podcast on social media: On Twitter: @TeachersOnFire On Instagram: @TeachersOnFire On Facebook: Teachers on Fire On LinkedIn: Tim Cavey (host) On Medium: Teachers on Fire On YouTube: Teachers on Fire Song Track Credits Intro: Lax (by Fascinating Earthbound Objects, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) Outtro: Bluntedsesh4 (by Tha Silent Partner, courtesy of FreeMusicArchive.org) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teachersonfire/support

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MSM 399: My Sister’s Favorite Color is PINK! Jokes You Can Use: Advisory: Boost your EI https://hbr.org/2018/08/boost-your-emotional-intelligence-with-these-3-questions The 5-Hour Rule Used by Bill Gates, Jack Ma and Elon Musk https://www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/317602 Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) You Are A Scientist http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2018/8/16_Middle_School_Science_Minute__You_Are_A_Scientist.html From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!” Strategies: Co-DAP We talked about CODAP but failed to mention that it was used in the Ant Picnic (Middle School Science Minute). Highlighting Mistakes - A Grading Strategy https://www.teachingchannel.org/video/math-test-grading-tips Ten Non-Standard Ideas About Going Back to School https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_in_a_strange_land/2016/08/ten_non-standard_ideas_about_going_back_to_school.html/index.html Resources: Are You Monitoring Your Relationships with Your Students? http://blog.williamferriter.com/2018/08/18/are-you-monitoring-your-relationships-with-your-students/

 12 Tools for a Successful Beginning to the New School Year 1. Greet students when they enter your class. 2. Use a seating chart to help you learn their names. 3. Develop your "Spidey Sense." 4. Know you. 5. Plan - big (unit) & small (daily). 6. Include opportunities for checking for understanding (formative assessment). 7. Get better at giving feedback. 8. Start and stop class. 9. Have a way for you to stay in touch with parents. 10. What will you do? 11. Attitude check and adjustment. 12. Reflect on what happened. What do you think? Have an awesome year! Check out these other links for more information: https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/10-secret-ingredients-for-better-unit-planning-187/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/9-thoughts-for-successful-daily-lesson-plans-188/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/reflecting-at-the-end-of-the-day-189/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/3-ways-to-stay-in-contact-with-parents-151/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/114-classroom-management-starting-class/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/112-classroom-management-withitness-and-emotional-objectivity-part-one/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/113-classroom-management-withitness-emotional-objectivity-part-2/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-93-formative-assessment-for-the-classroom-part-1/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-94-formative-assessment-in-the-classroom-part-2/ https://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/episode-95-formative-assessment-in-the-classroom-part-3/ Here are some of my youtube links: https://youtu.be/vHN9Ym4_cR0 Opening Class https://youtu.be/SFWTxLwl7_E Do You Need a Timeout? https://youtu.be/N-kD9YqEWgk Use Their Names https://youtu.be/QK9EbDr5Gb0 Greet Kids at Your Door https://youtu.be/0rm1THfbpbA Make Contact with Parents Now   Books on Feedback and Checking for Understanding - Formative Assessment: How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students by Susan M. Brookhart Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey   Length - 33:49  

It can be difficult to find the time to be creative and make your own art. But if you can develop your own creative space, it makes it so much easier when it comes time for your studio practice. Cassie tells the story of her own studio today, including why it took her so long to set up her own creative area (3:30), the inspiration she drew on to plan her own space (6:15), and why pegboard is slowly taking over her house (10:15).   Resources and Links Help Invest in Your Own Creativity The Importance of Sharing Your Own Work with Your Students 10 Ways to Reconnect with Your Inner Artist How I Tricked Myself into Making Art Again

Learn 10 effective ways to surprise your students and give them something that they would not expect that will turn them into raving fans. This will help you stand out from your competition. The post 10 Creative Ways to Add Value to Your Students appeared first on Online Course Coach.

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Dr. Amanda Quist takes us through a typical warm-up for the Westminster Choir College freshman choir. You’ll learn how, in just 5-7 minutes, she addresses the building blocks of great sound. Plus, you’ll take some fun detours into topics like cell phone policy and how to classify voices. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “You need to have 3 ways to solve any problem” - Amanda Quist Show Notes: Amanda directs the (compulsory) freshman choir at WCC, so she is first director students meet. Her goal is to take a group of unfamiliar singers with widely-varying levels of experience and make a unison sound. Day 1: sing and build community (students see how they are connected); talk about music they love, their major, who they are; start with voice building - 5-7 minute warm up; next do something physical Low energy? Have them move...step-touches, or something fast-paced like a call and response. Buy in is tougher for the students without choir experience. Knowing the reason behind the exercises helps them buy in. No cell phone use in rehearsal, no tolerance. Breath - long exhalations on different sounds; must warm up breath, it’s connected to mindfulness Tone - balance between light and dark (chiaroscuro) Intonation - clear and resonant, with clear overtones; begin building triads; build their ears with solfege scales, scales in different modes Sight-reading is the most crucial skill for incoming freshmen to have. 3 Key Takeaways: Go into rehearsal with a plan, but be willing to change it when you assess the energy level of the students. The fundamentals are crucial and should be practiced every rehearsal: voice-building, breath, tone, intonation. The most valuable skill a high school director can give their students is the ability to sight-read. Resources/links Mentioned: Episode 7: Your Students are Worth the Investment, with Dr. Amanda Quist Bio: Dr. Amanda Quist is Associate Professor of Conducting at Westminster Choir College, where she conducts the Chapel Choir, Westminster Kantorei, and teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting. Kantorei was selected to perform at the Eastern Division ACDA Conference in February 2014 for her “Building Sound” workshop, was invited to sing at the American Handel Festival the previous year, and was selected as a National Finalist for the American Prize. During her work with the Westminster Symphonic Choir she collaborated with the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Dresden Staatskapelle, and composers Ola Gjeilo and Tarik O’Regan. Dr. Quist recently served as Chorus Master for the North American premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s Matsukaze for Spoleto Festival USA and the Lincoln Center Festival. The New York Times and Charleston Post and Courier reviews described the chorus’ performance as “beautifully prepared,” “gripping,” with a “gossamer web of voices,” and “bridging the vocal and instrumental textures with perfect intonation.” Dr. Quist is Director of the Westminster Vocal Institute, and she was previously Director of Choral Activities at San José State University. She was selected to be the 2014 recipient of Westminster of Rider University’s Distinguished Teaching Award, and other honors include the prestigious James Mulholland National Choral Fellowship and the Audrey Davidson Early Music Award. Her research focus is voice science and pedagogy in the choral setting, and she recently presented an Interest Session for the National ACDA Conference in Salt Lake City. An active adjudicator and clinician, recent and upcoming appearances include the California All-State, Texas All-State, Delaware All-State, Tennessee All-State, and Vermont All-State honor choirs. She has also conducted honor choirs and served as an adjudicator in Arizona, Michigan, New York, Arkansas, Georgia, and New Jersey. She recently served as the Pennsylvania ACDA Summer Conference headliner, and as summer conducting faculty for Connecticut State University. An active mezzo-soprano, recent solo engagements include performances with the Monmouth Civic Chorus and Orchestra, Symphony Silicon Valley, Fuma Sacra, Princeton Pro Musica, and Princeton University. Dr. Quist serves as the National ACDA R&S Chair for Youth and Student Activities and ACDA Mentorship Co-Chair. Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, Kelly interviews Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf, the authors of the hot, new, best-selling book, Lead Like a Pirate. About the book, Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff: Are You a Treasure Seeker?  Pirates are on a constant quest for riches, but PIRATE leaders seek even greater rewards: amazing schools, engaged students, and empowered educators who know they are making a difference. In Lead Like a PIRATE, education leaders Shelley Burgess and Beth Houf map out the character traits necessary to captain a school or district. You'll learn where to find the treasure that's already in your classrooms and schools--and how to bring out the very best in your educators. What does it take to be a PIRATE Leader?  Passion--both professional and personal A willingness to Immerse yourself in your work Good Rapport with your staff, students and community The courage to Ask questions and Analyze what is and isn't working The determination to seek positive Transformation  And the kind of Enthusiasm that gets others excited about education The ultimate goal for any education leader is to create schools and districts where students and staff are knocking down the doors to get in rather than out. This book will equip and encourage you to be relentless in your quest to make school amazing for your students, staff, parents, and communities. Are you ready to set sail? Meet the Authors: Shelley Burgess   Shelley has served as an award-winning teacher, principal, Director of Student Achievement, and Assistant Superintendent of Educational Leadership. Her highly respected work focuses on building leadership capacity through coaching, collaboration, and building a positive culture of change which leads to dramatic improvements in teaching and learning. She now works as a full-time partner in Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. and is the co-author of P is for PIRATE: Inspirational ABC's for Educators. Beth Houf Beth is passionate about developing schools that encourage high levels of learning and empowerment for all… schools where students and staff are running to get in, not out! To do so, Beth seeks out fun and meaningful ways to interact with students and teachers so they are excited about coming to school. Wearing costumes, singing karaoke, or breaking out some original dance moves as she enthusiastically greets students each morning, or providing innovative  learning time and celebrations for her staff so they feel rejuvenated and excited about teaching is common practice for Beth. Beth Houf is a middle school principal in central Missouri. She also serves as a facilitator for the DESE Leadership Academy, providing monthly training to state educational leaders. She has spoken at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, the Association for Middle Level Education National Conference and many state and local educational venues. She is also active in her local, state and national elementary principal associations. Beth has also been a guest lecturer at William Woods University, Westminster University and the University of Missouri. Beth was named a Missouri Exemplary New Principal in 2011 and the Missouri National Distinguished Principal for 2016. Mentioned in this Podcast: Website: www.LeadLikeaPirate.net www.DaveBurgessConsulting.com Follow Shelley and Beth on Twitter. Order your copy of: Lead Like a Pirate: Make School Amazing for Your Students and Staff: Do you love the Wired Educator Podcast? Really? Really!?! Now you can help support it for just $1 at www.patreon.com/wirededucator

Matt and Kasey have a lot of fun hosting the podcast! So much fun that they've inadvertently caused a new hashtag, #superexcited! Jen Giffen, their guest in episode 1o, created this graphic to help Matt and Kasey with their choice of words: [caption id="attachment_292" align="aligncenter" width="840"] Created by: Jen Giffen[/caption] Google News and Updates Viewing Video Attachments in Gmail: when opening an email with video attachments, you will see a thumbnail of the video and have the ability to stream it, right from inside Gmail. Update Google Drive Plug-in for Office (Before April 20): The Drive plug-in for Microsoft Office allows users working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook to open documents directly from Google Drive, and save to Google Drive, without leaving their Office programs. Journey Under the Earth in Street View Featured Content Google Keep is a note-taking service developed by Google. Google Keep is available on the web and has mobile apps for the Android and iOS mobile operating systems. Keep offers a variety of tools for taking notes, including text, lists, images, and audio. Now part of G Suite Google Docs Integration Google Keep Chrome Extension Mobile Apps (iOS and Android) Google Keep Support Page [caption id="attachment_293" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Courtesy: http://www.eduflip.net[/caption] Resources: Google Keep Cheat Sheet from Shake Up Learning Eric Curts Grading with Google Keep Stephanie Filardo -- DocStickers with Google Keep Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag Lynn Legg (Castle Pines, Colorado) asks: I would love to know how I can clean out all the essays and assignments in my Google drive from previous year's Google Classrooms On The Blogs Matt - 10 ways Google Keep can help streamline life at school Kasey: 15 Ways Students Can Use Google Keep [infographic] Personalize Google Keep for You and Your Students [shortcode-variables slug="signature"]

Many educators are in a never-ending battle with time. Join us as we talk about how to find the time to do what matters most for your students. Follow: @olympiawilliams @bryanrgoodwin @ASCD @bamradionetwork Jenny Edwards, PhD, has taught at the elementary, middle school, and university levels. Presently, Jenny is teaching doctoral students in the School of Educational Leadership and Change at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara. She is the author of the ASCD books Time to Teach: How do I get organized and work smarter? and Inviting Students to Learn: 100 Tips for Talking Effectively with Your Students. Olympia Williams is an elementary school principal in Columbus, OH and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Ok, I know we all are busy and it is so easy to say,  "You know I will gladly read something tomorrow, but today, I just need to do this."  Come on, you know what I'm talking about.  Just say no to that inclination.  You need to be constantly learning if you are going to work with kids.  Classroom teacher, building administrator, instructional coach,  athletic coach, graduation coach, so forth and so on. Reading is a must. You must continually seek to expand your understanding of what works with kids at different ages. Today, I am focused on my  3 Reasons Why Professional Reading is a Must: When we take time to read professional writings we are able to- 1. Address what we don't know. 2. Learn more about what we have some knowledge of. 3. Discover new information that can help us be better at what we already do. Here are some great resources for professional reading: * Some of these readings I have interviewed the author so look for a podcast link to hear the author and/or a YouTube link for a book review. The Secrets of Timeless Teachers by Jeremy S. Adams Vocabulary is Comprehension by Laura Robb    (Episode 45)      YouTube Learning in the Fast Lane by Suzy Pepper Rollins    (Episode 43)      YouTube Embedding Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam & Siobhan Leahy How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students by Susan M. Brookhart     YouTube Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess     YouTube That One Kid by Brian Mendler      (Episode 3)      YouTube What if Everybody Understood Child Development by Rae Pica     (Episode 68)       YouTube Rigor is Not a Four-Letter Word by Dr. Barb Blackburn     (Episode 51) How to Grade for Learning, K-12 by Ken O'Connor Drive by Daniel Pink The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John Maxwell The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni  YouTube Shaping School Culture by Deal & Peterson   YouTube A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne  (Episode 69) Teaching with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen Checking for Understanding by Douglas Fisher & Nancy Frey Audio Podcasts that can help with the lack of actual sit down reading time: Teaching Learning Leading K12 Every Classroom Matters Teacher Tactics The Wired Educator Steal the Show by Michael Port EntreLeadership with Dave Ramsey This is Your Life with Michael Hyatt Time to read. Time to Address, Learn, and Discover. Enjoy! Length 21:03

When it comes to creating an online course it's often difficult to find a starting point. We have all this great knowledge and expertise sitting up in our heads and now we must translate that into something that resembles a course.That thought in itself is enough to put most people off the idea of online course creation. But if you follow these simple tips you'll be throwing your hat into the elearning arena in no time.StructureThe first thing to look at is how you are going to present the information. Some of the best and most enjoyable courses I've undertaken have followed a very simple formula. Base your course and each lesson within it around this basic layout -Opening - tell them what you're going to tell themMiddle - present 3 or 4 main points or takeawaysEnd - tell them what you told themIf you're planning on shooting a video and having trouble remembering what you want to say then follow this great tip from Alexa Fischer -Put each point into a thought bubble then just go from thought bubble to thought bubble. Know what you want to say about each point and practice it.We're not saying you should script your material, this can make you sound disconnected. Prepare your main points and practice fleshing them out as you go.Keep the Language SimpleAnother important point to consider is that all your students may not be native speakers of your language.For example, I'm a native English speaker so all my courses are presented in English. However, I must always consider that people from all over the world are taking my courses, and not all of them speak English.Don't complicate things by using big, confusing words. In fact a teacher who can take a complex subject and present it in an easy to understand way is a master of the craft.In order to connect and relate with the broadest audience possible keep your wording to simple and easy to understand words and phrases.Avoid Using Jargon and SlangThis is another trap that should be avoided at all costs.Using jargon and slang expressions can leave your students totally confused. Local sayings can take on totally different meanings, regardless of the student's comprehension levels.I've had the opportunity to travel the world and see the puzzled looks on people's faces when I use an Australian slang expression. Just because you understand an expression don't automatically assume that everyone else does.Relate to Your Students on a Personal LevelFacts tell and stories sell. Stories are also a great way to paint a picture and illustrate a point in a real life situation.Your students may not appreciate the importance of a key point or may not believe something relates to them until it is re-framed in a story.It's true that people don't usually like to admit to having a problem but can relate when you tell a story about when you were in a situation that represents that problem.Sound Like You're Passionate About Your ContentThe fastest way to lose your audience is to drone on in a monotone, displaying no interest in the material you're presenting.If you want your students to be engaged you need to be engaging. Here are a couple of tips -Smile when you talk, even if you're recording a voice over for the slide presentation. When you smile your whole tone changes and people can pick up on it even if they can't see you.Keep your energy levels up. Ever record something only to feel that it sounds a bit 'flat' once you play it back?Regardless of whether you're appearing on video or recording your voice you have to exaggerate your energy levels. It may feel uncomfortable and you may feel your energy and enthusiasm is over the top. Fear not, a lot of energy is lost to the recording so you end up looking and sounding full of enthusiasm in the finished product.Resources and sites mentioned in this episodePick up your copy of the Periscope for Online Instructors & Coaches course here.Enter here for your chance to win a copy of Seth Godin's book “Marketer's Tell Stories”Alexa Fischer Interview - The Art of Effective CommunicationIf you have a question about any aspect of online course delivery, from concept to market, please feel free to send me an email at AskTim@EcourseDomination.com. I'd love to hear from you and your question would very well feature in a future podcast.I want to deliver relevant material so keep those emails rolling in.If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and comment below. Help get the news in the streets. If you could take a moment to pop over to iTunes and leave an honest rating and review I would truly appreciate it.

When it comes to creating an online course it's often difficult to find a starting point. We have all this great knowledge and expertise sitting up in our heads and now we must translate that into something that resembles a course.That thought in itself is enough to put most people off the idea of online course creation. But if you follow these simple tips you'll be throwing your hat into the elearning arena in no time.StructureThe first thing to look at is how you are going to present the information. Some of the best and most enjoyable courses I've undertaken have followed a very simple formula. Base your course and each lesson within it around this basic layout -Opening - tell them what you're going to tell themMiddle - present 3 or 4 main points or takeawaysEnd - tell them what you told themIf you're planning on shooting a video and having trouble remembering what you want to say then follow this great tip from Alexa Fischer -Put each point into a thought bubble then just go from thought bubble to thought bubble. Know what you want to say about each point and practice it.We're not saying you should script your material, this can make you sound disconnected. Prepare your main points and practice fleshing them out as you go.Keep the Language SimpleAnother important point to consider is that all your students may not be native speakers of your language.For example, I'm a native English speaker so all my courses are presented in English. However, I must always consider that people from all over the world are taking my courses, and not all of them speak English.Don't complicate things by using big, confusing words. In fact a teacher who can take a complex subject and present it in an easy to understand way is a master of the craft.In order to connect and relate with the broadest audience possible keep your wording to simple and easy to understand words and phrases.Avoid Using Jargon and SlangThis is another trap that should be avoided at all costs.Using jargon and slang expressions can leave your students totally confused. Local sayings can take on totally different meanings, regardless of the student's comprehension levels.I've had the opportunity to travel the world and see the puzzled looks on people's faces when I use an Australian slang expression. Just because you understand an expression don't automatically assume that everyone else does.Relate to Your Students on a Personal LevelFacts tell and stories sell. Stories are also a great way to paint a picture and illustrate a point in a real life situation.Your students may not appreciate the importance of a key point or may not believe something relates to them until it is re-framed in a story.It's true that people don't usually like to admit to having a problem but can relate when you tell a story about when you were in a situation that represents that problem.Sound Like You're Passionate About Your ContentThe fastest way to lose your audience is to drone on in a monotone, displaying no interest in the material you're presenting.If you want your students to be engaged you need to be engaging. Here are a couple of tips -Smile when you talk, even if you're recording a voice over for the slide presentation. When you smile your whole tone changes and people can pick up on it even if they can't see you.Keep your energy levels up. Ever record something only to feel that it sounds a bit 'flat' once you play it back?Regardless of whether you're appearing on video or recording your voice you have to exaggerate your energy levels. It may feel uncomfortable and you may feel your energy and enthusiasm is over the top. Fear not, a lot of energy is lost to the recording so you end up looking and sounding full of enthusiasm in the finished product.Resources and sites mentioned in this episodePick up your copy of the Periscope for Online Instructors & Coaches course here.Enter here for your chance to win a copy of Seth Godin's book “Marketer's Tell Stories”Alexa Fischer Interview - The Art of Effective CommunicationIf you have a question about any aspect of online course delivery, from concept to market, please feel free to send me an email at AskTim@EcourseDomination.com. I'd love to hear from you and your question would very well feature in a future podcast.I want to deliver relevant material so keep those emails rolling in.If you enjoyed this episode please like, share and comment below. Help get the news in the streets. If you could take a moment to pop over to iTunes and leave an honest rating and review I would truly appreciate it.

Student feedback can be productive, counterproductive or just plain useless. Our guest offer vital tips for giving feedback that advances student learning. Follow: @susanbrookhart @blairteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Edward "Ed" L. Deci is Helen F. & Fred H. Gowen Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. A specialist in human motivation, he has published 10 books on the topic. Susan "Sue" M. Brookhart, Ph.D. ia a Senior Research Associate, at the Center for Advancing the Study of Teaching and Learning and author of author, How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.

Student feedback can be productive, counterproductive or just plain useless. Our guest offer vital tips for giving feedback that advances student learning. Follow: @susanbrookhart @blairteach @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Edward "Ed" L. Deci is Helen F. & Fred H. Gowen Professor of Psychology at the University of Rochester. A specialist in human motivation, he has published 10 books on the topic. Susan "Sue" M. Brookhart, Ph.D. ia a Senior Research Associate, at the Center for Advancing the Study of Teaching and Learning and author of author, How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.

Corporate Talk with Charlie and Eva with Guest Gayle O'Brien Gaye O'Brien is passionate about helping other become all they can be. She is an Inspirational Speaker, Author, Educator, NLP Trainer, and Coach. Gaye has provided her insightful tips to: Todays Parent USA, Parents, USA Magazine, New Living Magazine, National Consumer, E-Zine Articles, School Discipline Advisor, Eastern New Mexico University, Indie Book Publishing, Balboa Press, and in Australia to ABC Capricornia, Radio Nag, Daily Mercury, Morning Bulletin and the Capricorn Coast Mirror. She is the founder of New Life Solutions, a company that focuses on transforming people's lives. Her book, radio, magazine and newspaper interviews, leadership seminars and workshops, coaching programs, home study modules, and speaking engagements allow her to connect with audiences in an inspirational, educational and entertaining way. Her book, “NLP Essentials for Teachers: The Art of Encouraging Excellence in Your Students” provides information in an easy-to-understand format and covers the basics – simple, relevant and practical solutions for: reinforcing success principles, communicating effectively, developing rapport, maximizing performance, resolving conflicts, establishing and maintaining resiliency, setting realistic and achievable goals, growing empowering beliefs and practising effective teaching and learning strategies. http://newlifesolutions.com.au