15 Minute PD: Recent Episodes
Bradley Reece
Have you ever wished your students were engaged? Have you ever wondered how to get parents involved? Have you wanted tips on these topics and more? Then you’ve found the right podcast. This podcast is a short listen to gain some new skills that can be taken and used in your classroom tomorrow! In each episode I will be sharing tips and tricks from my over 20 years of teaching experience.
It's been a while since I made an episode so I just wanted to catch you up with what is going on in my world. Starting next time I will be back to giving you some awesome tips for your classroom and new ideas to share.
How tired do you feel? It's been a long year of teaching, how are you wrapping up your year? In this podcast, I talk about how I'm wrapping up my year. I also discuss some important reminders to all of us educators who need to be taking care of ourselves.
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Have you gotten to the point where you have that same lesson plan that you pull out to use each year? Do your lessons need some more updated technology and pedagogy? In this episode, I explore why we might be stuck in the same rut. I also share some insight into what I do that keeps me out of the rut and plans for next year to continue moving.
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Have you wanted to review math skills in an exciting way? How would you like resources that are ready to go with minimal work on your part? Ever wanted an easier way to plan and share lesson plans? I have some new techie tools that I have been using to answer these questions. Tune in for some new ideas!
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How can you build school culture if you are a classroom teacher? How can you bring joy to those coworkers around you? I have a few tips in this episode on things I've done with my staff to encourage a positive culture. It's sometimes just the little things that can bring such joy to others and bond you together as a staff.
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Do you ever wish your class could keep learning when you know you are going to be absent? Do you like being able to make sub plans in minutes instead of hours? I share in this episode some of the ways that I plan quality lessons for when I know I will be absent. In the long run it will save you time and you will also be investing in your student's learning even when you have to be away.
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How does your day start in your classroom? Do students arrive excited to be there? I have some awesome ways that I use to start my day. I want to inspire you with new ways to get your kids wanting to get to school early.
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Have you ever struggled to get everything done? Have you ever felt that you bit off more than you can chew? Well I know I have as a teacher! I have learned just in the past year the importance of the word no. I always want to do everything I possibly can to make a difference in the world. The problem is I can't do it all! In this podcast I explore the reasons why teachers may not say no as well as how saying no can improve your life.
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Do you have that kid in your class who always seems to be not paying attention? Do you have that kid in your room who is always goofing off and trying to get attention? I have found ways over the past 22 years of teaching that I feel will help you solve this problem. In this episode, I share this technique and give you a way to gain back some of the teaching time you lose due to misbehavior.
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When are your kids at their best? If you say the last 2 months of school you are not alone. I believe that they can be at their best all school year long. I have a tried and true way that will buy you more time to teach and less time to work on behavior.
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Do you need some new ideas to start the school year? Do you always feel like you are not quite ready to get started? In this podcast I discuss some tips to get your school year off on the right foot.
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How do you end your year? Do you make lasting memories that bond your students and yourself? Do you have ways to celebrate? Here are just a few of my favorite ways that I end my year. If you are in need of new ideas give it a listen.
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How much time do you spend in your classroom? How have you made your room a reflection of your passions? In this episode I discuss how I’ve made my room a happy place for me and my students.
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Have you ever felt overwelmed? Have you ever felt ineffective? Do you feel like you are losing your love for teaching? In this podcast, I share my own personal story of how I beat teacher burnout. I hope my story might help even one of you or someone you know rise above this valley we sometimes go through.
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Do you like learning about new apps and websites that could make your life as an educator easier? Do you want things that you could use right now? This episode talks about the top 5 apps that I use weekly in my classroom and as an educator. I have found several of these save me time and energy when trying to reach an audience, make resources, or just to help with my sanity.
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Have you ever wanted your students to come into the classroom buzzing about the day? Do you want to make learning and teaching more fun? Then gamification might just be the answer. In this podcast, I explain what gamification is and how I'm using it in my classroom. My students absolutely love it and I'm sure yours will as well.
Podcast Resources: On Twitter: @ctryfan28 (my Twitter handle) @mrmatera (Michael Matera) @MeehanEDU Http://www.emc2learning.com
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Have you ever had a hard time teaching a certain science skill? Have you wished that the experiments that come with your science curriculum didn't call for a billion items to purchase? Well, you've come to the right place. Listen as I share about the Mystery Science program and how it can help you engage students in the science classroom as well as create lasting memories with them. mysteryscience.com
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Have you had trouble getting kids excited about reading? Do you wish your kids were begging to read more? In this podcast I share some classroom proven tips that I've used to get kids hooked on reading and wishing for more books!
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Do you struggle to get parents to engage in your classroom? Want some new ideas on ways to start your school year off right? This and more are included in this episode of the 15 Minute PD podcast. I will share tips on how to get parents to check messages you send. I'll also give you some ways that you can assist parents with behavior and academics through the use of the ClassDojo app.
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In this episode, I give you some of my very favorite question-asking techniques. Do you have moments where it feels like you could be dancing on the ceiling and no one would notice? Do you know that you taught the content but the students just don't seem to be able to recall it? I have found some neat ways to keep students on their toes in my class. I have found these to be very beneficial in making my class time more engaging. It also makes the question and answer time more fun and more like game time.
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In this episode, I discuss how important relationships can be when dealing with behavior management. I discuss how I get parents to help me with information that helps me to build those relationships with my students. I also discuss in particular one student, "Tom", and how building a relationship with him made all the difference in being able to help him manage his behavior.
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Why listen to a short teacher podcast? Why take the time out of your already busy day as an educator? This podcast is here to help you with actual hands-on teaching advice and tips. You will get a new tip to try out every two weeks that can be used immediately in your classroom. I hope you'll give my podcast a listen and get out there and grow yourself!
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