Courtney Eddleman And Don Sturm

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Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How Our Learners Know We Are EngagedJoin us as we explore the topic of educator emotional engagement from students’ perspectives. This is the third episode in our four-part series on the topic of educator emotional engagement. If you are interested in the final episode that explores this topic from a caregivers’ perspective, please join us in our crossover episode on the Care-U podcast. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2025-05-0926 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at What Keeps Us HereJoin us as we explore the topic of emotional engagement from teachers’ perspectives. This is the second episode in our four-part series on the topic of educator emotional engagement. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.Resources:Habits of Resilient Educators by Lindsay Prendergast and Piper Lee 2025-04-2530 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How We Show UpJoin us as we explore the background to educator emotional engagement. This is the first episode in our four-part series on the topic of emotional engagement. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.https://mandyfroelich.com/The Continuum of Educator Engagement 2025-04-0431 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Power of Podcasting with the Henry Puffer Podcast ClubJoin us as we explore the power of podcasting with the Henry Puffer Podcast Club! In this episode, we reconnect with this group of students for a second year to hear about their experiences, what they’ve learned, and how podcasting has impacted them. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening!2025-03-0716 min

CareUAssessments with Courtney EddlemanIn this episode, we dive into assessments and offer helpful tips to caregivers on how to support the children in our care with taking tests. We hope you enjoy the episode! 2025-03-0520 min

The Broken CopierWhen a School District Intentionally Leans Into AIToday’s conversation is with Courtney Eddleman and Don Sturm, two educators who have been an integral part of an ongoing, district-wide partnership with MagicSchool AI. Rather than asking teachers to navigate this potential paradigm shift with AI on their own, Courtney and Don share a much-different experience that is taking place right now in their school district—including the feedback they have received from teachers and students alike. If you’re curious about learning more beyond this conversation, Courtney and Don went into further detail in a series for their podcast Through the Educational Looking Glass—so that’...2025-02-2540 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at IDEAcon in Action: Voices from the Conference FloorIn this special live episode from IDEAcon 2025, we sit down with five insightful guests to discuss the evolving role of technology, mental health, and digital responsibility in education. Kevin Schouten (1:45) shares his perspective on the growing AI divide in schools. Mandy Froehlich (26:54) highlights the importance of teacher mental health and self-care. Becky Keene & Rob Hughes (46:06) discuss AI’s role as a tool for great teaching and its impact on pedagogy. Mia Gutsell (1:07:27) delves into digital citizenship and how it has become an essential part of modern education. GuideGrowTechJoin us...2025-02-211h 28

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How Students Experience AssessmentJoin us as we explore the topic of assessment from students’ perspectives. This is the third episode in our four-part series on the topic of assessment. Our final episode is our cross-over with the podcast Care-U. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “How to Assess the Learning Process, Not the Final Product” by A.J. Juliani 2025-02-0722 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Assessment and How Teachers Bring Purpose to PracticeJoin us as we explore the topic of assessment from teachers’ perspectives. This is the second episode in our four-part series on the topic of assessment. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2025-01-2437 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How We Know What They KnowJoin us as we explore the background to assessment. This is the first episode in our four-part series on the topic of assessment. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “Collaborative Classroom Observations” by Elizabeth Chapman from Edutopia 2025-01-1028 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at AI's Potential with Students: Reach for the SkyJoin us as we explore students’ attitudes to artificial intelligence through their use of Magic Student rooms. This is the third episode in our four-part series on AI. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2024-12-0628 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Friend We've Got in AI: Supporting Educators Every Step of the WayJoin us as we explore educators’ approach to artificial intelligence. This is the second episode in our four-part series on AI. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2024-11-1527 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at AI: Understanding the Basics and BeyondJoin us as we explore the background to artificial intelligence. This is the first episode in our four-part series on AI. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “6 Things to Know about AI” Infographic Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson 2024-11-0122 min

CareUSchool Attendance with Courtney EddlemanIn this episode, we discuss the importance of school attendance and offer suggestions on how you can navigate important decisions with the students in your care. We hope you enjoy the episode! Through the Educational Looking Glass 2024-10-3023 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Pull Factors of School Join us as we explore the topic of school attendance through a student’s lens. Hear directly from students within our district who describe what factors drive them to show up daily, as we consider their responses in the larger context of increased absenteeism in public education. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Episode Resources “Takeaways From the New Gall...2024-10-1827 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Pain Point of Empty DesksJoin us as we explore the topic of chronic absenteeism through a teacher’s lens. Hear directly from educators within our district who describe the impact that student absence has on their work in our buildings. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2024-10-0427 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Where Have All the Children Gone?Join us as we explore the background to chronic absenteeism through research and administrative insights. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. NPR: With 'chronic absenteeism' soaring in schools, most parents aren’t sure what it is NYT: Why school absences have “exploded” almost everywhere ISBE: Illinois School Report Card School Leader’s Guide to Tackling Attendance Challenges by Jessica...2024-09-2026 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at What's in Store for Season 4Join us as we preview the exciting format change for season 4. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Choose Your Own Master Class by Beth Pandolpho and Katie Cubano SuperCommunicators: Explaining the Complicated So Anyone Can Understand by Frank J Pietrucha 2024-09-0611 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Choosing Your Own Master Class with Beth Pandolpho and Katie CubanoJoin us as we talk with Beth Pandolpho and Katie Cubano about their book Choose Your Own Master Class. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources Link to Book Position of the Other 2024-05-2432 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Illinois SLD Support ProjectJoin us as we talk with Tari Jansen and Lauren Brewer from the Illinois SLD Support Project. They share details about the organization including the free resources they provide for teachers and describe the role they will play in the upcoming 709 Always Learning Conference. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2024-05-1026 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Power of Student Reflection with Marcus LutherJoin us as we talk with Marcus Luther about the value of student reflection in the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. The Broken Copier 2024-04-2625 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Finding the Right Fit for PDJoin us as we explore professional growth and opportunities for learning in our district. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Truth for Teachers 171: Why You are the Teacher Your Students Need (podcast with Dr. Gravity Goldberg) 2024-04-1222 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How to Find Your Access Point into SELJoin us as we explore practical entry points to begin explicitly incorporating SEL skills within your classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. https://casel.org https://www.resonanceed.com SEL Audit 2024-03-2221 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Value of Consuming and Creating PodcastsJoin us as we explore the value of both consuming and creating podcasts. This episode incorporates interviews with a number of people who advocate for the important role that podcasts can play in classrooms. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Looking at Common Sense Media with Jennifer Ehehalt Henry Puffer Podcast Common Sense Media 2024-03-0830 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Value of Play with Stephen ReidJoin us as we talk with Stephen Reid, VP of Learning at the Endless Foundation, and former Game-Based Learning Lead for Microsoft, about the value of games in the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2024-02-2327 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Power of Magic SchoolJoin us as we explore Magic School and the power it can hold for educators along with the company’s Senior Community Strategist, Jeni Long. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. What Educators Think About Using AI in Schools 2024-02-0921 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Building Thinking ClassroomsJoin us as we talk with a number of district teachers who have implemented the principles from Peter Liljedahl’s book Building Thinking Classrooms. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. 2024-01-2627 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassToday’s topic is Looking at The Knowledge Gap with author Natalie Wexler Join us as we explore The Knowledge Gap and the impact it has on learners with author Natalie Wexler. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: The Knowledge Gap The Writing Revolution Minding the Gap Knowledge Matters Podcast Curiosity Gap graphic 2023-12-1528 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Reflection as an Intentional PracticeJoin us as we talk with Sara Candela, Community Manager for Swivl, about what reflective practice looks like in today’s climate of education. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Matt Miller Blog 2023-12-0127 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Value of GratitudeJoin us as we explore the value of gratitude. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Gratitude Responses 2023-11-1716 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Intent Versus ImpactJoin us as we react to a recent podcast “Your Teachers Need a Win” by Jennifer Gonzales and reflect on the difference between intention and impact in the work that we do. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Your Teachers Need a Win 2023-11-0321 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Being a Change AgentJoin us as we explore situations that call for change and the means we can use to be change agents. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. You Got This Cornelius Minor Questions That Help Guide Change.pdf Plan for Creating Change Quickly .pdf “Reframing How To Think about Change in Public Education” Cornelius Minor’s Guide to Makin...2023-10-2022 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Ourselves as Effective CollaboratorsJoin us as we explore our role in collaboration and strategies to be a better teammate. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Strengthsfinder Survey Managing Conflict in School Leadership Teams 2023-10-0620 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Student Engagement with Michael Matera Join us as we talk with Michael Matera about what engagement looks like in his classroom and the motivation for EMC2. EMC2 is a collection of resources that Michael and his business partner John Meehan have developed to make engagement strategies accessible for teachers in their classrooms. District 709 is fortunate to subscribe to the collection, and we encourage our teachers to explore the vast resource library. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out...2023-09-2229 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Classroom Behaviors and Not Going It AloneJoin us as we explore classroom behavior and the value of reaching outside of yourself. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2023-09-0821 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the School Year as a Clean SlateJoin us as we explore approaching the school year as a clean slate. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thoughts is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. “Powerful Evidence-Backed Ways to Connect with Students in the First Week of School” Barbie Meme 2023-08-2518 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How Much Your Values Shaped Your YearJoin us as we discuss strategies for reflecting on the end of the year through a lens of our personal values. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2023-05-1221 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Canva in the ClassroomJoin us as we discuss the platform Canva and its use in the classroom. Our conversation with Canva learning consultant Tisha Richmond highlights the application of this platform for both teachers and students. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2023-04-2820 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Value of SketchnotingJoin us as we discuss sketchnoting in the classroom with the hosts of Doodle and Chat, Carrie Baughcum and Dr. Mandi Tolen. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2023-04-1419 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Unlocking Student CreativityJoin us as we discuss creativity in the classroom with MHS teacher and now author David Getz. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. UNLOCKING STUDENT CREATIVITY THROUGH COMPOSITION 2023-03-2423 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Common Sense MediaJoin us as we discuss Common Sense Media with expert Jennifer Ehehalt. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2023-03-1017 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How Digital Citizenship is Not SufficientJoin us as we discuss media literacy with expert Julie Smith. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. https://heyjuliesmith.com https://twitter.com/julnilsmith 2023-02-2418 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Preventing PolarizationJoin us as we hear from District 709 teacher, and now author Brian Deters on how to combat polarization in our classrooms. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Preventing Polarization Buy the Book 2023-02-0326 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Power of a Single WordJoin us as we discuss the one-word movement: a powerful method of reflection and goal-setting. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. One Word HyperDoc 3-2-1 and One Word 2023-01-2024 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Responsibility in the Classroom with Dina EmserJoin us as we hear from expert Dina Emser on how to offer opportunities for responsibility in our classrooms. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-12-0928 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How Others Experience the WorldJoin us as we explore the concept of empathy and how others experience the world. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-11-1822 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Responsibility of Teaching the Students in Front of UsJoin us as we explore the impacts of Covid on education and how we can meet today’s students where they are. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Here is a link to some of the resources we consulted. 2022-10-2821 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Intersection of Reflection, Emotion, and PowerJoin us as we explore the intersection of reflection, emotion, and power. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-10-1419 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Complexity of Student Motivation and EngagementJoin us as we explore the complexity of student motivation and engagement. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Blogs: A Left Turn What is Student Engagement and Why Does it Matter?2022-09-3016 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Our Role as Leaders in the ClassroomJoin us as we explore our role as leaders in relation to classroom management. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-09-1624 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How Our District Redefined CoachingJoin us as we introduce the new coaching team to District 709. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-09-0219 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at How We Use Our SummerJoin us as we explore the choices we make with the time we have away from the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-05-2714 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Ourselves as Continual LearnersJoin us as we explore the idea of educators as continual learners. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Morton 709 Summer Professional Development Opportunities 2022-05-1318 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Current State of Motivation in the ClassroomJoin us as we explore the complex state of motivation and apathy in the classroom and its connection to social emotional learning. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Proof Points: What almost 150 studies say about how to motivate students The Students Returned, but the Fallout from a Long Disruption Remained Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Adv...2022-04-2915 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at Widening Your Circle of ConnectionsJoin us as we explore the why and the how of widening your circle of connections. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.2022-04-1418 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Importance of ResettingJoin us as we explore the concept of resetting and its importance in the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Ending the Year Well Antiseptic Bounce 2022-03-2514 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at the Complexity of VulnerabilityJoin us as we explore what it means to be vulnerable and the challenges of this within our craft. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Episode Resources: Don’s Judgment Cycle graphic 2022-03-1114 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at What Our Spaces Say About UsJoin us as we explore the concept of ghost walks and how they can offer a springboard for meaningful reflection. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Episode resources: @JamieKanas Material World 2022-02-2512 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassLooking at What We Do WellJoin us as we explore why it is so difficult to focus on what we do well. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. 2022-02-1111 min

Through the Educational Looking GlassThrough the Educational Looking Glass: TeaserJoin us, Courtney Eddleman and Don Sturm, as we provide a simple introduction to our new podcast. 2022-01-3104 min