Why Edify Podcast
🎧 New Podcast Episode: The Chromebook Conundrum – Distraction vs. Learning
In this debut episode, I take on one of the biggest double-edged swords in education today—technology.
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Human Connection
Topics for this week include summer school reading, the importance of human connection in schools and great books to read this summer.
STRONG Teacher Newsletter
Not For Sale
Remember: many of the most powerful life-enhancing things cannot be purchased.
Education
Rethinking the Purpose of Education - Podcast Summary
One key takeaway from the episode is that education must transcend traditional knowledge transmission due to AI's capabilities.
Ruck Reflection
15 Minutes of Silence: The Mental Health Hack You’re Overlooking
Don't underestimate the power of a quiet walk.
Teaching
The Day I Unleashed My Inner... Wounded Chicken?
A sound came out of me that I did not know I was capable of producing. Truly, it was otherworldly.
End Of The Year
Keep the Bar High: How Consistent Expectations Transform Your End-of-Year Classroom
Discover why maintaining high classroom expectations through the end of the school year is crucial for student success. Learn practical strategies for keeping standards elevated, managing spring energy, and fostering lasting achievement.
Friday Five Newsletter
Chromebook Conundrum
Topics for this week include Chromebook distractions, new challenges that AI creates in the classroom, and the power of music.
Why Edify Podcast
Focus, Fun & Finishing Strong: End of School Year Strategies for Teachers
Here's episode 53 of the Why Edify Podcast.
Strong Teacher
Within Your Control
As an educator, I channel my strength into preparation and mindful responses, knowing this is where I make the most impact.
Choice Boards
How to Use Choice Boards to Engage Early Finishers and Differentiate Learning
Discover how to use choice boards in your classroom to manage early finishers, differentiate instruction, and boost student engagement.
Weekly Report
Student Focus, Curation, and the Power of Reading
Topics for this week include keeping students focused at the end of the school year, the power of curation, and how reading helps you live longer.