Time to Teach: Recent Episodes
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Are you a teacher passionate about teaching? Do you want to connect with other educators in the field? In this podcast, I share my experiences, give tips, advice and suggestions on everything teaching related. We'll also hear from actual students to get their perspectives, as well as educators in the field. From the first year teacher to the principal, all educators will find this podcast useful.
Season 4 is finally here. In this episode, I share what I've been doing, and what to expect in this new season. I also share a little tip that has been helping me in Google Classroom.
E99 I have been trying new things and making tweaks to my schedule for students, and I am finally pleased with what I have created. In today's episode, I discuss how I am managing my eLearning schedule for students. Listen to find out what new things I have been doing with my schedule.
In today's episode, I will share more about how you can structure your schedule as a remote teacher. In addition, I will share exactly what I do in my online reading groups, as well as how I give student feedback remotely.
COVID-19 is changing a lot of aspects about our lives. Many of us have suddenly found ourselves in virtual teaching roles, without much preparation. Let me share of tips of things I have discovered after my first week in this new role.
In today's episode, I discuss how we can use current world events as curriculum in your classroom. When big things are happening in the world, they also become learning opportunities for our students. Listen to find out a few ways you can use current events as your curriculum.
E95 Today's episode is about pushing ourselves to the limits for maximum growth. I share specific ways I push myself to ensure I am growing instead of staying stagnant. Listen to find out how you can do the same.
E94 In today's episode, I discuss the one-word theme, and ways you can incorporate it into your life. Better than a New Year's Resolution, the one-word theme has the potential to help you maximize your growth. Listen to find out 7 tips to help you keep your one-word theme present and powerful in your life.
E93 In today's episode, I discuss the different stations I run in my class for the day before winter break. Instead of a holiday party, I prefer structured stations that are fun, but also incorporate academics as well. Listen to find out all about my winter holiday stations.
E92 In today's episode, I discuss my Thanksgiving stations. It's a perfect way to incorporate learning, academics, with Thanksgiving and fun! Listen to find out all about my Thanksgiving stations.
E91 In today's episode, I discuss how I am incorporating Science Workshop in my classroom this year. Science Workshop is my attempt at doing a better job at teaching science, as well as use NGSS for the first time. Listen to learn all about Science Workshop.
E90 In today's episode I examine some of the ways I keep up with student progress and data. It's important to track student progress carefully and frequently, but doing so isn't always easy. Listen to find out some tips that will make data tracking easier for you, and that you can begin to implement immediately.
E89 As busy educators, our time is limited and precious. In today's episode, I discuss tips to help manage your time, getting the most out of every minute of your day. Listen to find out how you can get more done in less time.
E88 Time is something we never have enough of. In today's episode, I will explore some of the ways I make time to teach those things I have no time for. Listen to find out how to get the most out of your limited time.
E87 In today's episode, I take a deep dive into 9 ways educators can use Google Sites (or any website creator). You thought you knew all about how to use websites, but you had no idea. Listen to learn how you can use Google Sites to its maximum efficiency!
E86 In today's episode, I discuss the various ways in which I use Google tasks. Surprisingly, there's a lot going on with my Google tasks, and it's what I consider to be an essential tool in keeping me organized. Listen to find out how you can get the most from Google Tasks.
E85 In today's episode, I discuss the importance of teaching compassion and empathy in the classroom. While we hope students learn kindness through our modeling of it, this is not enough. We have to be conscious and purposeful in exposing our students to different perspectives, cultures, and beliefs. We must demystify the "other" and make respect for all humans at the center of everything we do. Listen to find out some ways we can do this.
This is just a quick announcement to let you know that Season 3 is on its way to a podcast player near you! Time to Teach will ease back into the school year with new episodes every couple of weeks, and then we will settle back into our normal, weekly schedule. Wishing all of you a happy, new school year!
Today's episode wraps up season 2. Here, I talk all about the different ways you can continue to learn and grow this summer. Time to Teach is officially on summer break with this finale episode. We'll be back in September, but we might have some bonus episodes this summer. Thanks for being part of this journey! Until next time.
E83 In today's episode, I explain natural and logical consequences, and how it can be implemented in the classroom. I draw primarily on my experience and how effective I have found it to be. Listen to find out more about how natural and logical consequences can work in your classroom.
E82 In today's episode I explore the things you can do today to make the beginning of next school year easier and smoother. Join me to discover what those things are.
E81 Time to Teach is celebrating two years of podcasting! What a roller coaster of a ride this has been. In today's episode I discuss my road to podcasting and a few things I have learned since starting podcasting. If you're an educator interested in podcasting, this episode is for you!
E80 On today's episode, I discuss different ways to help young students control their bodies. Young learners are full of energy and this can sometimes make keeping their attention while teaching difficult. However, there are some things we can do to tap into their energy and use to enhance their learning, as opposed to feeling like we are working against all of the energy. Listen to find out a few ways to make your students' high energy work to enhance their learning.
E79 In today's episode, I discuss the current happenings in my classroom. With only a few weeks left of school, but many things left to do, we are getting close to the finish line. Listen to find out what's happening in my classroom.