Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
132: The Classroom Countdown Conundrum
Using a countdown in the classroom can be extremely effective. However, teachers innocently misuse countdowns during instruction. Tune in to hear tips on WHEN and WHEN NOT to use a countdown in the classroom so that student learning is maximized. Quotables Countdowns create urgency and keep the focus on behavior management so that we can…
Listen to EpisodeIncreasing Effort Stamina in the Classroom
I recently attended the Happy Go Teach conference by Jen Jones of Hello Literacy and Kayla Delzer of Top Dog Teaching. (See my conference insights and take-aways here.) This conference is so engaging, I didn’t even have time to take notes! But, I did manage to write down two words in my notes app on my phone that…
Read Full Post131: Slaying the Myth of Differentiation
Differentiation is the latest buzz in education, but the reality of what it looks like in the classroom has yet to be solidified. Many new teachers struggle with providing personalized learning experiences to their students not because they do not understand what differentiation is, rather it’s the logistical, organizational part of differentiation that leaves them…
Listen to EpisodeBeat Student Burnout- 5 Strategies to Enhancing the Student Psyche
I recently participated in a #podcastPd chat on the topic of ‘Elevate Your Teaching and Avoid Burnout.’ Although I think this topic is worthy of discussing with you, I have mentioned several posts prior on the topic: Blog- Stressed Out? You Must Be a Teacher Podcast- Making Time for All the Parts of You Podcast- Keep Healthy…
Read Full Post130: Find Your Own Path with Corey Knight
Corey Knight has extensive experience in the classroom with technology. After graduating from Indiana University with a degree in secondary education, he became a classroom teacher at an urban middle school in Indiana. After two years, he began working on my post graduate degree which he earned from Ball State University in Educational Technology…
Listen to Episode129: Keep Healthy Relationships in Motion
When life gets tough, we need the right people by our side to help us get through it. But in order for those right people to be there we have to do our part and invest in those relationships, regardless of how bad or busy our lives are. Tune in to hear 4 steps to…
Listen to Episode4 Keys to Successfully Impacting Students’ Trajectory In & Out of the Classroom
I recently attended the NCAEE conference in Concord, NC. I had a great time presenting and meeting new faces, but this post is not all about that. I want to spend time enlightening you with 4 key take-aways from my run-in with a man who changes lives for a living. Meet Dr. John Hodge (@drhodge1906):…
Read Full Post128: Write Your Story
Teachers face some tough obstacles on their journey in the classroom. But those circumstances don’t define who they are as a person or a professional. Tune in to hear 4 steps for how you can write your story so that it has the impact and ending that you dream of. Quotables “Circumstances don’t make your…
Listen to EpisodeTips to Teach During the Holiday Season without Sacrificing Instructional Rigor
As the holidays approach, excitement brews in and around the school. Students show signs of frequent distraction, off-task behaviors and increased energy levels. Teachers are excited too but oftentimes their holiday spirit takes a hit as they try to calm the chaos brewing in their classrooms. Stop swimming against the current. There is a way to…
Read Full Post127: Classroom Management like PB & J
Classroom management can be tricky when we react to student behavior instead of setting up procedures. Oftentimes, we let the heat of the moment control our brain and we end up making decisions that hinder student learning. Tune in to hear two scenarios of classroom management struggles where tips are shared so that the problem…
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