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Ep 28: Maximize the impact of your lesson planning Oct 22, 2018

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Many teachers come into the profession with one of two extremes - they have no idea what they're supposed to teach and have to plan everything themselves, or they're given a completely scripted and planned curriculum and have no autonomy. Both of these scenarios can be frustrating especially when these teachers are given little to no direction. Here are three areas to consider when determining what your students are expected to learn and demonstrate. They'll help you get a better picture of your curriculum and make the most of your lesson planning. What's your why?

Go back to your why for the lesson: what do you want students to learn vs. what you want students to be able to show you.
How do you get to that why? What are the logical steps to get there? What are the gaps in knowledge that you need to fill?
How will you know that your students “got it"?

How can you connect what they're learning to real life?

Students are more engaged and willing to participate when they can relate to or recognize something from pop culture.
How can something happening in the news apply to what they’re learning?
How can something that they’ve experienced apply to your material?
Try to use analogies as much as possible so that they can make connections and get more than a surface level understanding.

What are meaningful products that they can produce? How does this affect grading and feedback?

Is it really necessary for you to grade EVERY part of the process, or can circulating around the classroom, stopping with each student at some point, giving feedback, and documenting be enough?
If students get real-time feedback, then you don’t have to give as much when you grade the final product. You’ve already told them what they need to know to be successful.
If you wait until the end to give feedback, you’re too late. Unless you have them revise, they won’t take anything way from your feedback, and they probably won’t apply it to future assignments.

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Ep 27: Differentiation doesn't have to be difficult Oct 15, 2018

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All teachers know that they need to differentiate, but what does that look like in a classroom? During the planning stages? In real time? How can a teacher be expected to plan for students performing two grades below and those performing two grades above in the same class? Laura Kebart describes how this doesn't have to be a daunting task, and gives tips on how to streamline and even make grading simpler! Click HERE to grab Laura's resource with 10 Questions and Answers for how to respond to parents or administrators who want to know what you're doing to differentiate, which includes a link to her hands-on workshop! How to get in touch with Laura: Middle School ELA Teachers Community for Grades 6-7-8 Her Language Arts Teachers Membership Site Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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Ep 26: Helping science teachers make sense of NGSS Oct 08, 2018

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The Next Generation Science Standards, or NGSS, have been rolled out the past few years with much confusion and anxiety. Veteran science teachers have been grappling with how to shift their way of teaching while new teachers are still attempting to fit all of the pieces together. Erin Sadler and I discuss the continuing struggles with implementation, as well as how to reframe our idea of how science instruction should be delivered. Resources mentioned in this episode: National Science Teachers Association: https://www.nsta.org/ iExplore Science: https://iexplorescience.com/ San Diego Unified School District's Science Resources: https://sites.google.com/a/sandi.net/ngss-draft-lessons/ Oakland Unified School District's Science Resources: https://sites.google.com/ousd.k12.ca.us/science HHMI: https://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive PHET at the University of Colorado in Boulder: https://phet.colorado.edu/ How to reach Erin: Instagram: sadlerscience Twitter: @sadlersci Blog: Sadler Science Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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Ep 25: Use preassessment data and Lexile scores to improve how you teach Oct 01, 2018

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In this final installment of my series on examining student data, we look at how preassessment data and Lexile scores can really illuminate gaps in learning for students in any subject area. Getting baseline data in the form a preassessment can help teachers know what skills students come prepared with, and what they may need to reteach. Tie this together with Lexile scores, and teachers can fully understand their students' ability to access grade-level material. Click HERE to grab my Data Collection Contact Sheet to help you remember the key people in your school who manage the different types of student data! Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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Ep 24: How you can best serve your students with IEPs Sep 24, 2018

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Students with disabilities that are mainstreamed have unique educational struggles that all teachers must address. New teachers often wonder what they're required to do with students with IEPs, and how to balance that with the million other things they need to take care of. Latisha Chisholm, LICSW dispels myths and misconceptions about teaching students with IEPs, as well as breaking down just how easy it can be to teach this wonderful population of students. Click HERE to grab my Data Collection Contact Sheet to help you remember the key people in your school who manage the different types of student data! Want to connect with Latisha?

Anacostia High’s website: Anacostiahs.org
Anacostia High’s social media accounts: @AnacostiaHigh
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Ep 23: Examining student demographics Sep 17, 2018

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On the first day of school, neither you nor your students know much about each other. However, looking at their demographic data prior to that initial meeting can help you get a clearer picture of their particular circumstances. From their socioeconomic status to their English language proficiency, you can use this data before the school year starts to start planning culturally responsive lessons. Here are the particular data points I look at and how I use that information to guide my teaching. Click HERE to grab my Data Collection Contact Sheet to help you remember the key people in your school who manage the different types of student data! Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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Ep 22: Five types of data you must collect at the beginning of the school year Sep 10, 2018

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At the beginning of the school year, many teachers prioritize tasks such as setting up their classroom, going over the curriculum, working on their syllabus, and ironing out classroom procedures and policies. But do they spend the same amount of energy examining student data? Teachers can't effectively differentiate and measure student growth without first collecting and analyzing data. Here are the five types of data that are essential for back-to-school. Click HERE to grab my Data Collection Contact Sheet to help you remember the key people in your school who manage the different types of student data! Still figuring out lesson planning? Grab my free Lesson Planning Guide here 👉🏼https://teachersneedteachers.com/lessonplan I have a new YouTube channel! Join me over there and subscribe! Got questions, feedback, or want to be on the show? You can email me at kim@teachersneedteachers.com Connect with me

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Ep 21: How preservice teachers can make the most of their education Sep 04, 2018

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Preservice teachers have a unique task of cramming as much information and experience on pedagogy, classroom management, educational technology, and much more. How can they leverage what they learn in their credentialing programs so that they have a higher chance of success? Dr. Sam Fecich dives into the core essentials and even has even created a resource to inspire and guide hopeful educators. Where to find Sam:

1. Her website: sfecich.com
2. Twitter: @Sfecich
3. Instagram: @Sfecich
4. Her Edumagic Podcast

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Ep 20: How your mindset becomes your reality in the classroom Aug 27, 2018

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It's no secret that teaching is a rewarding but difficult job. Many teachers go into the career only to become overwhelmed, disillusioned, disheartened, and lost. Could have this been prevented? Possibly, but only if they had examined their own mindset and determined if they were truly ready for the challenges of teaching. Questions to ask yourself:

Are you a blamer?
Do you have thick skin?
Do you like the sounds of kids' voices more than your own?
When was the last time someone changed your mind?
Are your educational policies, procedures, and philosophies truly serving students and learning?

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Ep 19: Taking on Twitter as a teacher Aug 18, 2018

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Most new teachers have experience using social media, but are they taking advantage of the on-demand professional development and support? Mari Venturino dives into how Twitter can be the PD you're looking for to grow and become confident as an educator.

The giveaway is over, but you can still get your copy of Mari's second book, Fueled by Coffee and Love: The Refill.

Ready to dive into Twitter chats? Click here to get my Twitter Chat and Facebook Group list!
Still not sure how to participate in a Twitter chat? Click here for a thorough guide from Gretchen at Always a Lesson!

Sentence frames for tweeting about teaching: One new thing I tried in my class today was ____ and it went _____. One thing I’m excited for next week is _____. One thing I am working on or trying to grow in is _____. One of my goals is ______. Has anyone done ______ with their students? Where to find Mari:

Her blog: https://mariventurino.com/
Twitter: @MsVenturinon
Instagram: MsVenturino
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