Imagine a classroom where students are as captivated by your lessons as they are by their favorite Netflix series. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on Netflix's $260 billion success story and revealing how its strategies can transform your teaching.

We'll explore how the magic of binge-worthy content can be harnessed to create an immersive, interconnected learning experience that keeps students coming back for more. Tune in for strategies for:

• Applying binge-worthy storytelling techniques in the classroom
• Parallels between content creation and curriculum development
• Reframing our role as 'experience designers' in education
• Practical ways to implement these insights in your teaching

Rethink everything you know about curriculum design, student engagement, and your role as an educator. We'll dive into the art of crafting narrative arcs across your units, creating irresistible hooks that spark curiosity, and building a diverse content ecosystem that caters to every learner.

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I’m back to curriculum planning, and this time, I’m blowing it all up! After a brief hiatus, I'm relaunching the podcast with an inside look at my ambitious 10th grade honors curriculum revamp. Three weeks in, and it's a beautiful mess of sticky notes, midnight inspirations, and a few stubborn units. But amidst the chaos, a surprising solution emerges.

You'll discover:

• Applying project management tools like Notion to curriculum planning

• Parallels between transmedia storytelling and unit design

• Reframing our role as 'lifestyle designers' in literature education

• Practical ways to use AI for curriculum evaluation and improvement

Whether you're considering a curriculum overhaul or simply curious about innovative planning strategies, this episode offers food for thought for educators at all levels. Get ready to think outside the script and reimagine your curriculum design process!

Show notes: https://englishclassroomarchitect.com/podcast/how-to-start-revamping-english-curriculum/

How can a 400-year-old play compete with TikTok for your students' attention? In this episode, we're exploring unexpected connections between Shakespeare's timeless works and modern digital culture. We'll discuss how thinking outside the script can transform both student engagement and your approach to teaching classic literature. You'll discover: * Applying social media strategies to bring Shakespeare to life * Parallels between historical context and contemporary relevance * Reframing our role as 'digital storytellers' in literature education * Practical ways to implement these insights in your Shakespeare units Whether you're looking to refresh your approach to teaching Shakespeare or simply curious about blending classical literature with modern tech, this episode offers food for thought for English educators at all levels. Get ready to think outside the script and revolutionize your Shakespeare lessons!

Show Notes: https://englishclassroomarchitect.com/podcast/42-reimagining-shakespeare/

I've got a $7 billion question for you: What does a yoga pants company have to do with revolutionizing your English classroom?

In this episode, we're exploring unexpected connections between Lululemon's business strategies and innovative teaching practices. We'll discuss how thinking outside the script can transform both student engagement and teacher fulfillment.

You'll discover:

• Applying community-building strategies in the classroom

• Parallels between product design and curriculum development

• Reframing our role as 'experience designers' in education

• Practical ways to implement these insights in your teaching

Whether you're looking to refresh your teaching approach or simply curious about cross-industry insights, this episode offers food for thought for educators at all levels. Get ready to think outside the script and revolutionize your teaching practice.

Show Notes: https://englishclassroomarchitect.com/podcast/41-beyond-the-yoga-mat-innovative-teaching-practices/

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In this episode of the podcast I'm talking with Lauralee Moss! We're chatting about teaching memoirs and how her own experience as a writer has influenced her teaching.

Join us at Plot Twist: a summit for reading choice, April 17-20! https://english-classroom-architect.thrivecart.com/plot-twist-choice-reading/

Connect with Lauralee:

• On Instagram @lauralee_moss: https://www.instagram.com/lauralee_moss/
• On her website - The Language Arts Classroom: https://languageartsclassroom.com/