Episodes

  • Visible Learning in Early Childhood with Dr. Kateri Thunder

    Visible Learning in Early Childhood with Dr. Kateri Thunder
    Apr 3 2023
    During this episode we talk about important ways we can help our youngest students learn and grow. We talk about what teacher clarity looks like with preK and kindergarten students as well as the different types of play. Kateri’s book has real-life examples on some of the best teaching practices for student learning and I can’t recommend it enough.   KATERI'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3W1b3d3   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    44 mins
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching with Dr. Sydney Synder and Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner

    Culturally Responsive Teaching with Dr. Sydney Synder and Dr. Diane Staehr Fenner
    Mar 20 2023
    During this episode we talk about what culturally responsive teaching looks like and why it is so important for our students. Diane and Sydney also share ideas on how to help students feel safe and valued through an assets-based lens.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3BzNq2Y   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    33 mins
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching Online and In Person, Dr. Stephanie Budhai and Dr. Kristine Grant

    Culturally Responsive Teaching Online and In Person, Dr. Stephanie Budhai and Dr. Kristine Grant
    Mar 6 2023
    During this episode we talk about how to be culturally responsive in our classrooms. Dr. Budhai and Dr. Grant also help us understand unconscious bias and microaggressions that might occur in a classroom setting and what we can do to show micro resistance. They also share ways you can understand and utilize a student’s cultural capital.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3hsAbdK   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    46 mins
  • Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics with John SanGiovanni and Jennifer Bay-Williams

    Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics with John SanGiovanni and Jennifer Bay-Williams
    Feb 27 2023
    During this episode we talk about math fact fluency. We cover some of the misconceptions on what fluency is as well as the best ways to teach math facts to our students. They also give me some great insights on the dreaded timed tests as well as how we can help students better develop a positive math identity.   THEIR BOOK: https://amzn.to/3PbK4Yh   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    50 mins
  • Teaching With Clarity with Dr. Tony Frontier

    Teaching With Clarity with Dr. Tony Frontier
    Feb 13 2023
    During this episode we talk about what clarity is and why it is so important. Tony talks about how creating effective success criteria around the most important elements in our core subject areas is the best way to not only check for student understanding, but ensure that it’s there.   TONY'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3bjoind   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    49 mins
  • Reclaiming Personalized Learning with Paul Emerich France

    Reclaiming Personalized Learning with Paul Emerich France
    Jan 30 2023
    During this episode, we talk about the difference between personalized and individualized learning. Paul also shares ideas on how to really humanize our learning in a way that is effective for all of our students. He also shares some ideas on how we can incorporate 3D learning into our classrooms effectively.   PAUL'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3uWnPOG   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    39 mins
  • Leading 5 Generations in Schools with Mark White

    Leading 5 Generations in Schools with Mark White
    Jan 16 2023
    During this episode we talk about how understanding the generational gap is crucial to helping our schools (and teachers) function at their best. Mark dives in to how all generations provide deep wells of knowledge and why it is so important to share that knowledge with others.   MARK'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3yCNzAB   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    51 mins
  • Perspective: The Secret to Student Motivation and Success

    Perspective: The Secret to Student Motivation and Success
    Jan 2 2023
    During this episode we talk about how understanding the perspective of our students can change lives. He talks about the difference between mindset and perspective and the importance of active listening. He also talks about how empathy is critical in creating safe spaces for our students so they can all learn.   TOMMIE'S BOOK: https://amzn.to/3ASdtTP   BECOME A PATRON, FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL, AND MORE: https://create-abilities.com/afterthebell/
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    50 mins