Fresh Ideas for Teaching
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Welcome to the Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast where we spotlight inspiring stories from educators, authors, and more to find out what's working in K-12 education. The Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast is presented by Savvas Learning company, a next-generation education company delivering award-winning learning solutions for grades K-12.
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Integrating Design Thinking Experiences into your STEM Lessons - Keepin' Science Real Part 5
*Join STEM expert Dr. Jackie Speake, as she shares how to design meaningful STEM lessons in the classroom *(e.g. STEM as a means for design thinking, for solving real-world science problems, and/or explaining why or how a phenomenon occurs).
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Nov 16, 2023
The Science of Assessment - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
How do you really know what your students know? Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the science of assessment. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom.
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Nov 2, 2023
Why Lexical Quality Matters - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on lexical quality. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom.
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Oct 16, 2023
The Science of Reading: Back to Basics with Dr. Sharon Vaughn
Join literacy expert Dr. Sharon Vaughn as she describes the body of research that is the Science of Reading and its implications for literacy instruction. Our Science of Reading in Action podcast series provides valuable information every teacher can use.
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Sep 22, 2023
Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship - Part 2
Welcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In this episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim explores cutting-edge research in writing development and practical implementation tips for elevating instruction.
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Sep 14, 2023
Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship - Part 1
Welcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In our first episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim delves into how Foundational Skills within reading and writing are interconnected.
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Jun 14, 2023
Engaging Students with High-interest Summer Learning Math Activities
Join enVision® Mathematics author and expert Zachary Champagne as he offers helpful tips you can use with your students/children to help keep math learning going over the summer while also striving to make it a joyful and productive experience.
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May 3, 2023
How To Assess For Cultural Understanding Part 3 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode three, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways educators can assess for cultural understanding.
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Mar 22, 2023
Making Intercultural Comparisons Part 2 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode two, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways educators can use intercultural comparisons to help students to relate to new cultures based on their own experiences.
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Mar 7, 2023
Investigate and Interact Part 1 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
Join us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode one, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles discuss ways educators can create opportunities for their students to investigate and interact with culture at varying levels of language proficiency.
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Feb 17, 2023
How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot Part 3 - Hempfield School District
Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Jason Hoffman, Elementary Curriculum Supervisor at Hempfield School District in Pennsylvania, about planning for and evaluating a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn why it's so important to involve teachers early on in the pilot process.
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Feb 8, 2023
How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 2 - Bethel School District
Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Jill RW, Curriculum Director at Bethel School District in Oregon about planning for and supporting a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 keys to success.
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Jan 25, 2023
How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 1 - South Jefferson Central School District
Planning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series, we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Lisa Parsons, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at South Jefferson Central SD in Adams, NY, about planning for a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 P's of success.
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Jan 18, 2023
Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 3
For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In our final episode of this 3-part series José M. Díaz provides valuable tips on the topic of Speaking and Presenting.
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Jan 6, 2023
Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 2
For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In part 2 of this 3 part series Jose Diaz provides valuable tips on the topic of Free Response Writing.
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Dec 19, 2022
Overcoming Math Anxiety in the Science Classroom - Keepin’ Science Real Part 4
Math anxiety can often be a potential barrier to student success in STEM related fields. Experience Chemistry and Experience Physics author Dr. Chris Moore joins us on the podcast to discuss not only the importance of bringing more math into science learning but also the anxieties associated with integrating mathematics into the science classroom and strategies for mitigating them.
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Dec 5, 2022
How to Foster Wonder, Beauty, and Joy in the Math Classroom
Why don't more students associate feelings of joy, wonder, and beauty with mathematics study? What can we, as educators, do to better cultivate these sensibilities in the math classroom? Join enVision® math author and expert Dr. Eric Milou as he delights us with tips and tricks to spark more joy in the math classroom.
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Dec 2, 2022
Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 1
For many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In part 1 of this 3 part series Jose Diaz provides valuable tips for tackling interpretive communication and multiple choice questions.
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Nov 16, 2022
Keepin' Science Real Part 3: Motivating Students with Science Stories
Join Dr. Jesse Wilcox as he shares a few interesting science stories and how educators can use compelling stories to not only motivate their students but also keep their own teaching craft fresh and exciting.
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Nov 11, 2022
Do Students Really Understand the Math Concept?
How can we be sure students understand the math concepts we are teaching, even when they have the right answer? When students can demonstrate understanding, they are better able to transfer and apply their knowledge. In this episode of our Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast, we asked Marian Small, an internationally renowned mathematics educator, author, and professional learning consultant, “What Does Math Understanding Look Like?” Get ready to take notes as Dr. Small shares practical tips, questioning techniques, and strategies to promote mathematical reasoning and uncover true student understanding in the K-12 math classroom.
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Nov 9, 2022
Assessments 101 - Understanding the Relationship Between Assessments and Learning
Assessments can sometimes be scary for both students and educators. Join Brandy Pitre, Director of Assessment and Learning Analytics at Savvas Learning, for an essential Assessments 101 discussion with Tavy Wells Chen and Shirley Li. In the podcast they unpack words like screener, diagnostic, norming, and scaling to help educators better understand the relationship between assessments and learning.
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Oct 28, 2022
The Rise of the K-12 LMS and How it’s Facilitating Teaching & Learning
K-12 Learning Management Systems (LMS) are pushing the boundaries of what educators can achieve in the classroom. We got a chance to talk with Todd Cofer, Sr. Platform Manager at Savvas Learning, to discuss the evolution of the K-12 LMS, how it facilitated learning during the pandemic, and what features and tools educators can take advantage of to maximize their instruction.
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Oct 17, 2022
Rich Math Tasks for the Classroom
How can math educators challenge their students to go deeper into math encouraging them to reason, discuss, problem-solve, explore, justify, monitor their own thinking, and connect the mathematics they know to new situations? We got a chance to speak with enVision math authors Francis M. Fennell, Karen Karp, and Beth Kobett on ways to engage students with deep problem-based learning via rich math tasks.
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Oct 14, 2022
Keepin’ Science Real Part 2: Time for Phenomena
Across the K-12 science educator community, there has been a lot of talk about the shift in science instruction to be driven heavily by anchoring phenomena. What is Phenomenon-based learning and how can educators best use it to engage students in science? We recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Shelley Forsythe, Associate Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University, for an in-depth discussion on Phenomena-based instruction.
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Sep 21, 2022
Tips for Engaging Readers and Writers in K-12 Classrooms
Keeping students engaged in learning is one of the most important and difficult tasks a teacher faces. In the past few years, school districts have seen a major uptick in students being more distracted, disengaged, and avoiding work. We recently got a chance to talk with literacy expert/author Kelly Gallagher to discuss why students aren’t engaged, the implications and impact that has on students and teachers, and what sort of things we can do to keep students engaged in learning.
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Sep 15, 2022
Keepin’ Science Real Part 1: STEM it Up!
STEM fairs are an amazing way to keep your students engaged and excited. We recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Heather Domjan, Associate Professor at the University of Houston and the Executive Director of the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston. In the podcast she shares her passion for STEM literacy, her experience in STEM education, and provides tips to start your own STEM fair.
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Aug 12, 2022
Practical Tips for Using Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom Part 3
World Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? In the final Part 3 of the series Rich Sayers and Sarah Diczok-Vajtay provide suggestions for what to do after students have worked with the authentic resource.
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Jul 26, 2022
Practical Tips for Using Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom Part 2
World Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? In Part 2 of this three-part series Rich Sayers and Sarah Diczok-Vajtay dig deeper and look at how to best support students as they interact with the authentic resources.
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May 18, 2022
Practical Tips for Using Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom Part 1
World Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? Part 1 of this three-part series explores practical tips to get our students ready.
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Jan 25, 2022
Building on the Strengths Multilingual Learners Bring to Their Learning: SIOP® Sessions Part 4
Join Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short focusing on techniques educators can employ with multilingual learners to get to know them better, value their home language, connect to their lived experiences, build on the strengths they bring to the classroom, and maintain high standards while providing essential support.
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