School Talk

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Workshop Model Mar 07, 2017

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Join Greg and Jenny as they discuss the key aspects to the workshop model of teaching. MiniLessons, stations, centers, conferencing, etc. are covered in this lesson. Check out iccpodcast.com for more shows.

Where is your Time Invested? Mar 01, 2017

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Time...it is the great equalizer. We all have an equal 24 hours in the day. How we use that time and where we invest it is not equal. The world is changing and people are less likely to stick with things. I think that we need to switch that around and invest our greatest asset into the things that matter most to us for the long haul.

They Need Us Now More Than Ever Feb 22, 2017

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The world of politics as gone wild! In many aspects public education is under attack from many directions. Our leaders are not always the role models our kids need. Join Greg and Jenny as they talk with Dan Butler about what students need from us now in the midst of uncertain times.

The Variable Feb 20, 2017

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So do students meet our teaching? Or, does our teaching meet the students? Join Jenny as she shares out her thoughts on this these important questions.

Read Across America Feb 17, 2017

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Join Jenny as she discusses some fun activities that can be done at schools to celebrate reading.

Movement in the Classroom Part 2 Feb 07, 2017

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The days of students sitting in desks for hours on end throughout the school day are on their way out. Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with Monika Steffen a behavior specialist teacher and discuss the benefits of getting students up and moving. Monika gives a solid case for the need for movement and provides beneficial TIPS to help you carry out this work in your classroom or school.

Acts of Because Jan 30, 2017

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Making someone's day better is a great feeling. Do so when there is no reason at all to do so is even better. Join Greg as he discusses the power of doing things just because.

Movement in the Classroom Part 1 Jan 24, 2017

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Join Greg and Jenny as they discuss the reasons and benefits of getting students out of their desks and moving around. You will also find great ideas on how to get kids moving in the classroom.

Wow! Adding Pizzazz to Teaching and Learning Jan 19, 2017

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Join Jenny in this MiniCast as she discusses her latest read. Wow moments are all around us. The question is are we noticing and sharing them out?

Caught Off Guard (Peeing on Dinos) Jan 16, 2017

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Have you ever been caught off guard by a comment or a situation. In this MiniCast Greg and Jenny provide two tips for these situations.