Transforming Learning By Cbd

Jasmine Ramahi teaches world languages at East Kentwood Public Schools. In this episode, Pete talks with Jasmine about the importance of understanding academic vocabulary, and Jasmine shares 3 of her favorite vocabulary strategies for students. For more from our instructional coaches or to connect with Pete or another coach on our team, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

Garth Trask is a highly innovative 1st grade teacher at Jeffers Elementary in Spring Lake, MI. In this episode, Erik talks with Garth about the idea of live broadcasting classroom activities for others to see. All K-12 teachers should hear and consider this incredible strategy to break down the classroom walls and invite families and others in! To connect with Garth directly, email him at gtrask@springlakeschools.org or find him on Twitter at twitter.com/GarthTraskMI For more from our team of instructional coaches or to connect with a coach like Erik directly, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

In this extended episode, Pete talks with leadership expert Angie Morgan, co-author of the New York Times Bestseller "Spark" as well as "Lead from the Front" (for more, visit leadstar.us/books ). Angie and Pete discuss how leadership and education intersect as well as such topics as feedback, accountability, empathy, and even mindfulness and mental health. To learn more about Angie's work, visit sparkslead.us . For more from our team of instructional coaches or to connect with us, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

Glenn Waddell and Bob Quinn ( gwaddell@unr.edu and quinn@unr.edu ) work with pre-service teachers at the University of Nevada Reno, supporting math and science teachers and efforts to integrate Project-Based Instruction. In this episode, Zach and Amy talk with Glenn and Bob about strategies to elevate the PBL experience in a math classroom. To learn about their program, visit www.unr.edu/nevadateach For more resources or to connect with one of our instructional coaches like Zach and Amy, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

As a high school math teacher, Mike Dodge ( twitter.com/MrDodgeMath ) has infused technology tools like Desmos in dynamic ways to enhance instruction and build inquiry (often a challenge in a math classroom!). Listen to episode 26 to hear Pete talk with Mike about some of those strategies. For more resources or to connect with an instructional coach like Pete, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

Dean Meyer ( twitter.com/meyerisland or dean.meyer@laingsburg.k12.mi.us ) teaches 5th grade at Laingsburg Elementary School. He also assists in leading the district technology committee. In this episode, Dean shares some of the activities and strategies he finds most useful and impactful, one example being his very unique take on a College Research Project (yes, in 5th grade!). Listen for more about how he brings that to life for 10 yos. For more resources or to connect with one of our instructional coaches like Zach, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU.

We bring this one to you from the main conference hall at the ISTE 2018 conference in Chicago! The CBD team shares insights and reflections about ideas, strategies, or tech tools we discovered through this year's ISTE experience. Sure, there's background noise (we are in a conference hall surrounded by thousands of people!), but it is the sound of positive progress toward elevating education! For more from our team of instructional and technology coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU (remember, you can connect with use directly in many ways - visit the page for the details).

LeAnn Knudsen teaches a split class of 4th and 5th grade students at Moon Elementary. In an effort to cope with not only a plethora of student needs, LeAnn also must teach two different curriculums simultaneously. Her solution: screencasting. Listen to LeAnn talk about how this tool and her strategies have transformed her instruction and her students' learning. For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches like Pete, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

David Theune teaches ELA at Spring Lake High School where he also launched the Elevate Empathy movement in the form of a book by that title and a podcast called The Share Chair. Listen to David's story and his compelling quest to let teenagers be heard, both in his own and nearby districts, as well as being recently awarded the Fulbright Scholarship, the Netherlands and beyond. David makes a regular habit of connecting with other teachers and would love to discuss how others can join his efforts. He can be found on Twitter (@DavidTheune), Facebook (David Theune), and Instagram (@dktheune), and we encourage listeners to check out his podcast at soundcloud.com/thesharechairpodcast For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches like Pete, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateEDU

Amber Kasic teaches world languages at Holland High School where she has invested herself in the work of fostering skills in her students beyond the scope of content and curriculum. Along with traveling the world, Amber has served on the 2017-18 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council. To connect with Amber, follower her on twitter at twitter.com/edu4change For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches like Pete, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Leah Sajdak teaches ELA at Sparta Middle School. Leah shares a project geared toward fostering empathy in deeper and more meaningful ways with her students, a project that has implications for a lot of subject areas and grade levels! To connect with Leah directly, you can email her at leah.sajdak@spartaschools.org For more strategies or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches like Zach, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Jim and Kristen teach 5th grade in Grand Blanc Community Schools. Both tried Mystery Hangouts for the first time this year and found the experience not only worthwhile but worth repeating! Listen to their experiences as well as pro tips about how to maximize a dynamic collaboration experience like Mystery Hangouts. For more from our team or to connect with Pete or any other instructional and technology coaches on our team, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Renne Wyman teaches special education at Sparta High School. Over the course of her conversation with Elaine, she shares countless strategies and resources to leverage technology in Special Education, but greater still is her inspiring story about how a 20-year veteran teacher learns new and profound ways to meet students' needs and elevate instruction. For more or to connect with Elaine or any of our instructional and technology coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Katie Nethaway teaches 3rd grade at Laingsburg Elementary and is diving deep into the world of student-centered learning, starting with the furniture and seating in her room. If you have considered flexible seating in any capacity, tune-in to receive vital insights and inspiring examples. Katie would love to share more with any interested, so feel free to reach out to her at katie.nethaway@laingsburg.k12.mi.us For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology integration coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Lindsay and Valerie are Grand Blanc Community Schools teachers who found immense value in cross-building collaboration. Listen as Pete and Elaine ask about how Lindsay's 8th graders and Valerie's 11th graders connected in a meaningful way. For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

In this episode, the CBD team of instructional coaches (minus Elaine who was not able to attend) get together to share interesting technology tools and strategies that we have recently encountered during our time working with teachers. The episode is a casual conversation intended to give you a glimpse into a Friday afternoon with CBD. For more or to connect with one of us, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

In a change of pace from our previous episodes, episode 14 is a more extended conversation with the 2016-17 Michigan Teacher of the Year, Tracy Horodyski. During the conversation, we discuss her experiences as TOY as well as some compelling topics relevant to education perspectives today. To contact Tracy directly, find her on Twitter (@tracyhorodyski) or email her at tracyhorodyski@gmail.com For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Meggin Verduzco shares a simple but powerful feedback strategy that both creates opportunity for students to receive more feedback on their work and fosters much-needed communication and digital interaction skills. We discussed the idea of feedback in greater depth in episode 9, but listen now as Meggin shares a practical strategy for just such a thing. For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Jaci Jackson teaches 1st grade at Lakes Elementary in Rockford, MI. Her background includes both suburban and urban school districts, and whatever the student population, she has found great success in fostering and growing positive life skills in her students. Listen as she discusses some of her strategies and perspectives. For more or to connect with one of our instructional and technology coaches, visit cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu

Rebecca Hubbard teaches middle and high school English and Creative Writing at Frankfort High School. Together with several of her students, she describes the Pocket Poetry idea they developed to bring life to poetry in new and innovative ways. For more about the original idea, search "Poem in Your Pocket Day." Continue the conversation with one of our instructional and technology coaches by visiting cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu.