Transforming Learning by CBD

Mar 24 2020 35

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Communications by Design (CBD) is an education technology consulting company devoted to supporting teachers' efforts to transform teaching and learning. This podcast is hosted by our team of instructional and technology integration coaches. Find more and connect with us immediately at cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu (you can even talk to a coach live via our virtual coaching office!).

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Remote Learning: 4 Principles and Strategies to Help

Mar 24 2020 20 mins

The need for remote learning in the face of school closures and indefinite social distancing is greater than ever. But what does it look like? How do we achieve quality teaching and learning and connect with students and families in meaningful ways? We walk that road in this episode by providing 4 principles and several tools and strategies to support your remote learning needs. An

How Do We Teach Critical Thinking?

Feb 03 2020 22 mins

Teaching skills effectively is an ongoing challenge for educators of all levels. A large part of the challenge stems from the confusion of defining the skill and determining what it actually looks like in the classroom. Critical thinking is no exception. For this episode, the Communications by Design team of instructional coaches investigates how to teach critical thinking, present

How can we motivate students?

Jan 10 2020 14 mins

Posing the question of what to do about the ongoing epidemic of under-motivated students, the Communications by Design team of instructional coaches posed the question to a number of compelling West Michigan educators. Listen to this concise treatise on leveraging powerful instructional strategies to re-engage and re-motivate students.

How does relationship grow empathy? with David Theune, Fulbright Scholar

Oct 30 2019 42 mins

You heard him first on episode 22 discussing his work to grow empathy in students by sharing student stories. David Theune has now returned from the Netherlands where he, as a Fulbright Scholarship recipient in 2018, began an international expansion of his vision for sharing story. That experience has influenced David in several ways, both in the solidification and expansion

What is the purpose of K-12 education? w/ Tracy, Dave, & Luke

Sep 30 2019 34 mins

We asked 3 leading educators what they thought about teaching and learning and the purpose of the education experience. Listen here to the insightful and profound reflections of Tracy Horodyski, Dave Stuart Jr. (davestuartjr.com), and Luke Wilcox as they dive deep into the reality of education, the world, and our students today. Connect with these educators at: Tracy: twitter.com/

085: Going Gradeless...and It's Working! with Becky Malaski and Liz Stark

May 06 2019 37 mins

Laingsburg, Michigan teachers Becky Malaski and Liz Stark were tired of the “grading game” and wondered if their students’ grades really reflected their learning. So, they ditched grades! Now, students work harder than they ever have and are focused on mastery--not completion or compliance. Becky and Liz share the strategies they have implemented to give students

084: Leveled Assessments with Maggie Edison

Apr 29 2019 20 mins

Maggie Edison teaches high school math in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. She became frustrated when students would leave questions on assessments blank when she knew they had at least some knowledge of the concept. From this, her differentiated, leveled assessments were born which allow students to demonstrate understanding at multiple levels. See some examples of Maggie'

083: Transforming School Culture with Dr. Christina Podraza

Apr 22 2019 27 mins

How do we tell the story of the great things happening in our classrooms? Dr. Christina Podraza, an assistant principal in Elmhurst, Illinois, shares how she celebrates teachers and students with the world beyond the school doors while building a positive, professional, and energized environment. Connect with Christina: Twitter: @christinapod Blog: christinapodra

082: The Student Internship Experience with Tasha Candela

Apr 15 2019 24 mins

Tasha Candela ([email protected] and @bethetigger) started a student internship program at Lake Shore High School four years ago with just three students. Since then, the program has grown to 56 participants, connecting students with businesses in the community and providing authentic experiences in various career fields. Tasha shares how she started the program and the

081: Teaching STEM through Design with Mike Budziak

Apr 08 2019 14 mins

Michael Budziak is a K-5 STEM teacher in Gibraltar, Michigan. He shares the process he uses to foster design, engineering, technology, and problem-solving skills in his students through creative, hands-on projects that connect with the content being learned in the classroom. Connect with Mike via email at [email protected]. Our team of instructional coaches is available to