AWE-InspirED: Recent Episodes
Ryan Stephans
A podcast all about Adventurous, Wondrous, Empowered learning inspired by insights from students and teachers.
To find the blog form of this episode click here.
Resources mentioned:
The Wild Card by Hope and Wade King
emc2learning.com - created by John Meehan and Michael Matera
Mandi Tolen join us to talk about ways to inject creativity and enjoyment into math classes, along with some great insights about grading practices.
Mandi's Twitter Handle: @MandiTolenEDU
Mandi's Instagram Page: @manditolen
Mandi's Website: https://makemathnotsuck.com/
Click Here to be a guest on the show: https://tinyurl.com/AWEInspirEDPodcast
Jamie Halsey & Will Carlson sit down to discuss their epic classroom crossover event complete with some nerding out over Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy.
Jamie's Twitter Handle: @mrsjamiehalsey
Will's Twitter Handle: @MrCarlsonsClass
Click Here to be a guest on the show: https://tinyurl.com/AWEInspirEDPodcast
Meghan Wells join us to share her experiences in designing and implementing self-paced learning at the high school level in a variety of settings.
Meghan's Twitter Handle: @schmegini
Meghan's Instagram Page: @teachermegwells
Click Here to be a guest on the show: https://tinyurl.com/AWEInspirEDPodcast
Zachary Hamby stops by to talk about how using Reader's Theater Script Stories can empower students to take ownership of their learning through the process of reading aloud and analyzing the text.
Zach's Twitter Handle: @zachary_hamby
Zach's Website: https://creativeenglishteacher.com/
Click Here to be a guest on the show: https://tinyurl.com/AWEInspirEDPodcast
John Meehan, co-founder of EMC2Learning sits down to talk about his No Red Lights Rubric, remixing ideas, empowering students, and little pro wrestling nostalgia. Give a listen, subscribe, and join us as a guest!
John's Twitter Handle: @MeehanEDU
http://emc2learning.com - Tons of resources here, become a member and join in on the remixing fun
John's Website: https://edrenalinerush.com/ - Great information & resources as well as the opportunity to purchase a copy of John's book: Edrenaline Rush.
Click Here to be a guest on the show: https://tinyurl.com/AWEInspirEDPodcast
Amanda Gray join us for the Season 2 premiere to talk about how we don't have to change everything when we change years, and how that consistency can help empower students to further adventurous learning.
Amanda's Twitter Handle: @ak_amandagray
In the first season finale, Michael Matera sits down to encourage us to create engaging lessons and classrooms through finding the joy in playful learning.
Michael's Twitter Handle: @mrmatera
Michael's website: www.mrmatera.com
Michael's YouTube Channel
XPLAP Twitter Chat - Tuesday nights at 9 PM CT
Buy Explore Like a Pirate here
In this episode, Rachelle Dene Poth joins us to talk about how teaching STEAM jumpstarted her into infusing wonder in all her classes.
Rachelle's Twitter Handle: @rdene915
Rachelle's Website - Blog, Books, Speaking, and Podcasts
Some thoughts on student feedback as evidence of empowerment and ownership of learning.
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No guest this week, but some inspiration was provided in the form of a tweet by Dwayne Reed (Twitter Handle @TeachMrReed).
Standards-Based Grading Resources:
Rick Wormeli - @rickwormeli2
What We Know About Grading: https://www.amazon.com/What-We-Know-About-Grading/dp/1416627235
Rethinking Grading: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Grading-Meaningful-Assessment-Standards-Based/dp/1416620494/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Rethinking+Grading&qid=1605532714&s=books&sr=1-1
Grading From the Inside Out: https://www.amazon.com/Grading-Inside-Out-Assessment-Standards-Based/dp/1936763850/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Grading+from+the+inside+out&qid=1605532743&s=books&sr=1-2
Link to Ryan's Google Sites: Journey into the Past (Takes you directly to the Age of Reform QR Break-In)
Kyle Manuel stops by to talk about why building a classroom community creates empowerment in our learners.
Kyle's Twitter Handle: @TeachManuel
Teacher, Speaker, & Author Adam Moreno joins the podcast to talk about using Purpose Driven Learning to unlock and empower students to be reflective learners.
Adam's Twitter Handle: @MrMorenoEDU
UnlockPDL Twitter Chat: Every other Monday at 9:30 PM ET
Visit & learn more at http://www.mrmoreno.com
Chuck Taft of University School Milwaukee sits down to talk about the most important question in our classes: "Why Does It Matter?"
Chuck's Twitter Handle: @chucktaft
Chuck's Blog: https://socialstudiesoutloud.com/author/chucktaft/
Amanda Gray sits down to talk about empowering a growth mindset in band and connecting that to life with students.
Amanda's Twitter Handle @ak_amandagray
Jamie Halsey stops by to talk about how to inspire adventurous learning through immersive storytelling and theme.
Jamie's Twitter Handle: @mrsjamiehalsey
Heather Barker sits down to discuss creating wonder through whole class readings and remixing subscription boxes to create immersive journeys into stories.
Heather's Twitter Handle: @MrsBarker4
Bud, Not Buddy book: https://www.amazon.com/Bud-Buddy-Christopher-Paul-Curtis/dp/0440413281
Jordan Billings, 7th Grade Social Studies teacher and host of the TeacherPop Podcast joins us to talk about Adventure Paths and student choice as a hook toward adventurous learning.
Jordan's Twitter handle: @MrBillingsclass
Katelynn Giordano sits down to talk about some tips for teaching remotely for both student and teacher success.