Quality communication is essential. When people are informed, they feel empowered and part of the process. When they don’t feel part of the communication loop, they may tune out or…
#107 – Communication Systems
Communication Systems In this episode, we explore how to set up an effective classroom communication system. We explore three tools and three integration ideas. Listen to the podcast to get…
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Back-to-School with AVID Open Access
Each new school year brings excitement, energy, and anticipation. As teachers, we look forward to seeing a new group of students and starting a new year of learning together. We…
#104 – Engineering Student Agency and Opportunity
The world needs problem solvers, and providing students with intentional opportunities to engineer solutions to authentic problems in our classrooms is a powerful way to develop these skills. In many…
#112 – Seize Your Life and Achieve Personal Success by Starting with Your Goals
We each face our own unique challenges, and we all have stories that define who we are. We each also possess individual power that we can use to face those…
Desmos Tools
Desmos Studio is a public benefit corporation whose goal is to help everyone learn math, love math, and grow with math. Desmos Studio believes everyone has an inner mathematician and…
#110 – Making a Big Impact with Micro:bit
Micro:bit is a simple, yet robust, mini-computer that contains 25 LED lights, buttons, sensors, sounds, and the ability to connect with input and output devices. Students code the device on…
#106 – Increasing Black Leaders’ Opportunities to Serve as Superintendents and School Leaders
Our guest, Dr. William Campbell, shares that his favorite moments being an Assistant Superintendent often come from interacting with the students in his district. He recalls such a moment when…
#105 – Classroom Timers
Classroom Timers In this episode, we explore digital timers and how they can be effectively used in the classroom. The outline of tools and integration ideas provides a brief overview…
#103 – Digital Education: Skills and Leadership
A recent article from Education Week provides survey information showing that 1-to-1 initiatives (one device for each student) grew rapidly due to pandemic needs. Before the pandemic, the percentage of…
#101 – Views From Both the Classroom and District Leadership: Perspectives, Insights, and Understanding
This episode is all about perspective. It’s about recognizing different perspectives, and it’s also about gaining new perspectives through our own experiences or the experiences of others. No matter how…
Ed Tip: Key Classroom Connections
Overview To be successful, students need to be connected, and this connection comes in several forms. First and foremost, this means developing positive relational capacity within your classroom setting. It…
#125 – Evaluating the Credibility of Online Information
Evaluating the Credibility of Online Information In today’s episode, we’ll review the ABCs of credibility and the four points of examining BIAS as strategies you can use to help your…
Reduce Your Workload by Effectively Managing Class Time
Although you may think of workload as the tasks you must complete outside of your time with students, how you spend your time in class directly impacts that workload. By…