Micro PD: Recent Episodes
Judy Pennington
This podcast is for busy educators who still want to grow and learn. This is a series of micro professional development sessions, specifically kept under 10 minutes each! These short, helpful strategies and tips will focus on teaching, learning, and leadership, along with personal growth development. This podcast will have specific, practical, usable ideas and tips to implement right away. This is the PD you actually do have time for!
Thank you for listening to the Micro PD Podcast Season 1!! I will be back soon for Season 2!
Listen how to take your same lesson and chunk it up so you can really check every few minutes to ensure students or adults are learning what you are teaching! This is a game changer with your instruction.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
Listen and learn about how to create a powerful, simple one page Google doc with all your information hyperlinked to it. It has helped me tremendously!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
Listen for strategies for better sleep this year. Pick 1-2 and make a plan to give yourself better sleep. Your students, your colleagues, your family, and YOU deserve the benefits that quality sleep gives you all.
Link for a good, relaxing Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube that we have used in our home: https://www.youtube.com/user/cosmickidsyoga
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
I will share the power of visual timers for every task... they hold YOU and your audience accountable and on pace for the lesson. They are easy easy easy and SO helpful. Listen, learn, and try out visual timers this year!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
In this episode, I will share an analogy that has helped me tremendously in dealing with problems before they grow any bigger. You just have to eat the tadpole.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
I am going to go over different processes in class that proactive procedures could really save you! They are a great classroom management tool, and help to effectively utilize every minute of instructional time.
Link to a video example of a teacher closing down a lesson with a set procedure.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
In this episode, I will go over ways to continue to a strong, healthy culture in your classroom, even after the first week of school.
Here is table you can use to assess relationships with students.
Here is a PDF of TONS of ideas for activities for building classroom culture up!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
I will go over 4 active listening strategies from Jim Knight's book, "Better Conversations." You can implement these immediately and practice being a better listener. These are simple but difficult to do! Anyone who talks with others should listen and learn!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
My challenge this episode is to choose a professional book to read this summer and commit to really reading it! I will do quick book talks over 4 of my top educational books for you to consider in this episode.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
Learn how to identify what your triggers are and how to calm yourself down before reacting. Your behavior teaches your students what to do, so it's important you model the calm way to react.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
Learn some quick ways to change the way you give praise to encourage a growth mindset, not a fixed mindset. These little changes can make THE difference in effort from others!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out!
Self Awareness is one of the MOST important characteristics you need to have, and we all seem to believe we do... except... we don't. Listen to find out how to reflect honestly about yourself and how you are perceived and what you can do about it.
Questions from episode:
- What 3 words would you use to describe yourself?
- What 3 words would others (your peers) use to describe you?
- What 3 words would other use - behind your back?
- What words do you WANT others to use to describe you?
- How can you check to see if how you THINK you are perceived...is actually how you are perceived?
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In this episode, I am going to share 3 quotes that have helped me when I need it most, and I hope you can take a few minutes to listen this summer and find your own quote for next year.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! I'd love to hear your quote! :)
Listen while you lounge at the pool and consider what small actions you can take this summer to make connections NOW before next school year begins. Every little action really does count!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
YES! It's Summer! Almost. This episode will feature my VERY FIRST guest host, Andrew Lee, host of the "Two Brothers" podcast; you can watch it here! (He's obviously the more professional brother.)
Listen to his recommendations of the top educational movies to binge this summer to get you relaxed, inspired, and ready for teaching again!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In this episode, I am going to describe a basic strategy....do something to improve. Just take action! It's always hardest to start towards your goal, but do it. Summer is the perfect time to start work towards a goal!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In this episode, I am going to share my KEY learning from the AMAZING book by Brene Brown, "Dare to Lead." I highly recommend it to every person. This takeaway of being clear to be kind has changed how I operate and has helped me feel less frustrated. We all could use this advice to learn and grow into better people.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In this episode, I will discuss a potentially scary strategy... asking your students (or adults you serve) how you can improve. This is simple and will give you the feedback you need to improve. Listen and try it out - don't be scared!
I am linking here some questions that you might want to consider using, to make it easy for you to copy and paste these into an anonymous Google form. Go for it!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In this episode, learn about the power of humor and how to use it to build connections, engage with students, and improve your life! I will be citing several studies and facts I learned from reading this AWESOME book, "Humor, Seriously- Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life" that I highly recommend. Here is the link to their website: https://www.humorseriously.com/
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
This episode is focused on the simplest of strategies: Turn on Closed Captioning!! That's it. Learn how doing so will help your students with literacy. Easy!
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
For Episode 7, I will discuss how using sound cues and music will help with transitions in the classroom. Here's a site I reference in this episode that already has short TV themes and audio clips you could start using immediately.
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
For episode 6, I’m going to challenge you to model....everything. Answer the question for students, "What does this LOOK like when it's done correctly?"
And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
For episode 5, I’m going to focus on ways to connect with others intentionally because whether you work more with students or adults, connections are the way to build relationships. Do you really see the person in each student? In your colleagues? Go deeper and challenge yourself to really connect with each person in your day to better work together and enjoy your time together. Here’s an example connection chart from this episode if you are interested. And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In Episode 4, I will go over several ways to make over your review days to better support each student for an upcoming assessment. Create more interactive review days with individualized feedback after hearing these strategies. Here is the link to a great online Jeopardy game that I mention in the episode. And, as always, here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Email me if you have any questions at judypenningtonPD@gmail.com.
Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
For Episode 3, I am describing a more focused approach for instruction each day - how to set a specific learning goal, have purposeful activities to learn, then check to see what each student learned. It sounds simple because it really is. Here’s an example I mention in this episode if you’d like to have a visual. Here is the Google doc that gives you ideas on how to use this podcast to facilitate your own PD. Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
In Episode 2, I will describe this wildly innovative but somehow simple yet effective instructional strategy....(drumroll please) STOP TALKING SO MUCH. Tune in to learn what the average attention span is now, why you should stop talking so much, and what to do when you DO stop talking. :) As always, here is the Google Doc of ideas for how to use this Micro PD podcast to facilitate your own professional development. Tag me on Instagram @judypenn or on Twitter @judy_penn with #microPD if you try anything out! :)
Welcome to the Micro PD Podcast: PD You Actually Have Time For!
In Episode 1, I will discuss the purpose of the podcast, who would benefit from it, and how to be intentional using it for your professional growth. All episodes will be under 10 minutes each, so subscribe today and schedule your time to listen and learn each week. This Google Doc gives ideas on how you could use this Micro PD Podcast to facilitate your own PD at your school or district.