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Ready Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEmbracing AI in the Classroom: A New Era for Project-Based Learning In this episode of Ready, Set, Growth, host Nick Moskaluk explores the integration of AI technologies into project-based learning with guest Alicia Peletz. Alicia shares her journey into discovering Chat GPT and its potential impact on education, highlighting her experience post-pregnancy and how AI sparked her interest. Tune in to learn how AI can enhance teaching practices and student engagement in the classroom. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - X/Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWV...
2024-02-2733 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersMaking the Move to Learner-Centered Spaces: Tips and StrategiesEpisode Summary: In this bonus episode of the Learner-Centered Spaces podcast, host Starr Sackstein and Crystal Frommert interview Nick. They discuss the importance of building relationships in a learner-centered space and how to create a more student-focused assessment approach. Nick also shares his recommendations for educators looking to incorporate more learner-centered practices in their classrooms. Building strong relationships with students and their families is essential in creating a learner-centered space. Getting to know students on a personal level, understanding their interests and motivations, and involving families in the learning process can greatly enhance the classroom environment. Moving away...
2024-01-3126 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThe Power of Technology in Increasing Student Engagement: A Conversation with Dr. Sunaina Sharma In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes Dr. Sunaina Sharma, an experienced in-school program leader and secondary teacher. Dr. Sharma's doctoral research focused on leveraging digital technology in the classroom to enhance student engagement. Together, they discuss the importance of technology and engagement in education. They also explore memorable instances where students have used technology in remarkable ways. Tune in to gain insights on how to effectively incorporate technology in the classroom and inspire student engagement. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz ...
2024-01-0830 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for Teachers"Unlocking the Potential of AI for Teachers and Students" In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick interviews Katie Nieves Licwinko, an expert in educational technology and AI. They discuss the benefits of using artificial intelligence in the classroom and how it can make learning easier for both teachers and students. Katie shares her experience of using AI to quickly generate information about various topics, highlighting its ability to provide instant access to knowledge. Tune in to learn more about the potential of AI in education. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - I...
2023-11-1330 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for Teachers"Exploring the Impact of Prior Knowledge on Student Success"In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick discusses the importance of using students' prior knowledge to improve math skills with guest Shannon Garrison, an award-winning teacher. They explore creative ways teachers can incorporate prior knowledge to make math fun and engaging. Tune in to discover practical strategies for building upon students' existing knowledge and enhancing their mathematical abilities. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook
2023-10-1830 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersUsing Public Service Announcements to Empower Students Across SubjectsIn this episode, Nick explores the power of student-generated public service announcements (PSAs) with guest Jessica Early, a professor of English at Arizona State University. They discuss how PSAs can be incorporated into any subject and share their personal memories of impactful PSAs. Tune in to learn how to engage students in speaking, writing, and critical thinking through the creation of PSAs. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Face...
2023-09-2532 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersPromoting Divergent Thinking: Encouraging Creativity in the ClassroomIn this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick invites guest Cathleen Beachboard, a teacher, author, and researcher, to discuss the importance of promoting divergent thinking in the classroom. They explore the benefits of encouraging students to generate multiple solutions to problems, which fosters creativity and innovation. Kathleen shares her expertise in psychological tools that schools can use to help students and staff increase psychological hope, resilience, achievement, and happiness. This episode aims to inspire and provide valuable insights for teachers looking to improve their teaching practices and support their students' growth. Follow us on social...
2023-09-0527 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow We Teachers Can Avoid Cobras in The ClassroomUnravel the captivating tale of "The Cobra Effect" and its striking parallels to the use of grades as external motivators in education. In this thought-provoking episode, we embark on a quest to avoid the cobras lurking in our classrooms and discover alternative approaches that foster genuine student engagement. Join Nick as he explores how relying solely on grades can inadvertently hinder intrinsic motivation in students, leading to unintended consequences. Delve into the world of authentic assessment, where learning transcends mere letter grades and connects to real-world contexts. Experience how project-based learning, formative assessments, and portfolios c...
2023-07-1815 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Re-Think Their Approach to Word ProblemsIn this conversation Nick sits down with John Sammon and Tara Koehler to discuss "Transforming Word Problems into Math Conversations: A Teaching Strategy" an article they co-wrote that highlights an effective way of teaching math word problems to students. By turning word problems into conversations, teachers can engage their students in a meaningful dialogue that helps them develop a deeper understanding of the underlying math concepts. This strategy allows students to explore mathematical ideas and make connections between them, leading to improved problem-solving skills and mathematical proficiency. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com
2023-05-0132 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersCreating a Relevant Mathematical ClasroomWe all know, math can be a challenging subject for students, with concepts and formulas that can seem abstract and disconnected from their everyday lives. However, Kristen Moore is on a mission to change that by bringing real-world relevance into the classroom and showing students how math can be used in meaningful ways. During our conversation, Kristen shares some of her innovative strategies for making math more relevant, from using real-life scenarios to teaching math in context with other subjects. She also shares some of the challenges she's faced along the way, and the impact her approach...
2023-04-0330 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersCalling Home and Communicating with ParentsIn this episode, Nick is joined by Crystal Frommert to talk about how you can be effective in your communication with parents and how it is essential for the success of our students. By establishing open communication channels, and being intentional, compassionate, and empathetic, teachers can build positive relationships with parents and support their child's learning and development. In her book "If Calling Home Isn't Your Calling" Crystal shares stories that have changed her and her practice when it comes to working with parents and being as impactful as she can when including parents in the conversations. ...
2023-02-2731 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Help Create Thrivers In this episode, Nick speaks with Michele and shares her insights on what it takes to help students succeed both academically and personally. She emphasizes the importance of developing empathy, resilience, and a growth mindset in children, and shares practical tips and strategies for parents and educators. From dealing with stress and anxiety to fostering a love of learning and developing social-emotional skills, Michele's advice is grounded in research and real-world experience. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or anyone interested in helping young people thrive, this episode is a must-listen. https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz ...
2023-02-1528 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersChatGPT in The ClassroomThe world of ever-evolving technology can be a challenging thing to navigate and the introduction of mainstream AI tools like ChatGPT are no different. They are not going anywhere, in fact, they are only going to become more efficient, intelligent, and faster at meeting the needs of those using them. Join Nick as he talks about the pros, cons, and implications of this technology in the classroom with Tim Cavey who inspired this conversation with the video blog on his incredibly informative YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jk-FSgpWEc&t=144s https://bit.ly...
2023-01-3029 min
Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw LearningMake the PancakesIn episode 38 of Putting the Pieces Together, Jennifer, Lorna and Kurtis connect with Nick Moskaluk, Acting Mathematics System Specialist with Calgary Board of Education. Highlights of the conversation include loving teaching grade eight, making pancakes, and how the foundation components of Collaborative Response bring about efficiency and understanding through listening deeply.Reach out to connect with Nick MoskalukEmail nmmoskaluk@cbe.ab.caInstagram readysetgrowthpodcastPodcast https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/---------🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and click the little...
2023-01-1648 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy You Need to Hang Math Out to DryNumber lines and the presence of visual representations are one of the most powerful ways we can help deepen our student's conceptual understanding of mathematics. Join Nick as he sits down with returning guest Kristen Acosta to break down how we can use clothesline math to strengthen how our students see numbers in the world around us. https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://kristenacosta.com/ - website https://twitter.com/kris...
2023-01-1032 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEngagment is Not a Unicorn With Heather LyonEngagement is not a unicorn it's a narwhal join Nick as he sits down with teacher author Heather Lyon to learn why engagement is so much more than having our students work and being busy doing the tasks we give them. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://twitter.com/LyonsLetters - Twitter https://www.lyonsletters.com/ - Website https...
2022-12-1929 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersDesmos and Why You Should be be Using ItJoin guest host Crystal Frommert as she sits down with Nick Corley a Desmos fellow and passionate math and STEMS teacher to discuss how Desmos has changed the way Nick teaches math in his classroom and why you should consider using it in yours right now. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest/host: https://www.instagram.com/mrcorleymath/ - Instag...
2022-12-0525 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersMath and JournalismIn this episode, Nick is joined by his math pen-pal Taylor who speaks to the importance of bringing social issues into your math class. Taylor will break down how she chooses issues to explore but most importantly how she puts her students in the driver's seat for all of this learning. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/con...
2022-11-1730 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersCounting with Kids a Conversation with Neily BoydJoin Nick as he sits down with Neily Boyd founder of Counting with Kids as they discuss how we can use inquiry to strengthen and deepen not only our student's conceptual understanding but ours as well. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/countingwithkids/ - Instagram https://www.countingwithkids.com/ - Website
2022-11-0131 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersProvocation and Inquiry LearningIn this bonus episode, Nick joins Jessica Vance on her Instagram live segment "Going Further with Inquiry" to talk about his experience when using mathematical provocations and why everyone should be using them in their class. - Tug of War http://www.pz.harvard.edu/resources/t... - Would You Rather? - Marilyn Burns https://mathsolutions.com/about-us/ma... - Kath Murdoch IG post on relationships https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjdyvv8N4... -Catherine Fosnot https://www.heinemann.com/authors/293... 📲 https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com 📲 Check out my...
2022-10-1433 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow to Create a Student Driven ClassroomIn this episode Nick sits down with teacher author Mariam Plotinksy to discuss how teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning. If you have been looking for ways to hover less and let students take more ownership of the learning Mariam provides concrete ways to help you do that. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Foll...
2022-10-0328 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersUsing Wordle in Math ClassIn this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick is joined by Crystal Fromer to discuss the integration of literacy-based activities, such as the wordle game, into math instruction. They explore how topics like probability and statistics can be taught through wordle, improving both students' wordle scores and their understanding of key concepts. Crystal shares her insights and recommendations from the book "Building Thinking Classrooms" by Dr. Peter Lijedahl. They also discuss new teaching strategies and activities that they are bringing into the classroom this year. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your own teaching...
2022-09-2032 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Use Provocations With Jessica VanceIf you have been looking for a way to include more conversation and subject discussion in your class join Nick as he sits down with Jessica Vance to break down how and why you should be using provocation in your daily/weekly routines. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/jess_vanceedu/ - Instagram https://leadingwithinquiry.squarespace.com/ - W...
2022-09-1230 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersA Better First Day of SchoolThey say you never get a second chance at a first impression and the first day of school is no different. If you are looking to have a great first day of school for this year, join Nick as he speak with Emma Chiapetta as she explains how the key to a great first day starts with high yield problem solving tasks. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Faceboo...
2022-08-2925 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Use The Socratic MethodJoin Nick as he sit down with Erik Wilderbring to discuss how we can all teach like Socrates.
2022-06-1319 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersGiving Feedback That MattersIf you have been looking for ideas for giving great feedback for your students, parents, and even colleagues join Nick has he speaks with his podcasting mentor Paul Mumford. Nick and Paul sit down to talk about actionable ideas for how we deliver feedback with meaning and purpose. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://twitter.com/paulmumfordesq - Twitter
2022-05-1625 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Use Universal Design of LearningJoin Nick as he sits down with fellow teacher podcast Michael Ralph to discuss "Universal Design for Learning" and how we can take steps to deliver lessons in a universal approach. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://twitter.com/MichaelCRalph - Twitter
2022-05-0228 min
Aspire to Lead189. Infusing Creativity to Enhance Engagement: Featuring Nick MoskalukIn this week’s episode, Nick Moskaluk offers educators strategies to enhance the inclusion of creativity into your lessons to enhance student engagement.
In this episode, we discuss:
Including Social and Cultural Responsive Topics
Questioning to Guide Learning
Teaching Tools and Strategies to Engage Your Students
And his Podcast, Ready Set Growth
About Nick Moskaluk:
Nick has been teaching for the last 12 years with the Calgary Board of Education, he has found himself in a variety of teaching settings including being an intervention specialist to a homeroom math and science teacher. He thrives on h...
2022-05-0130 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Co-Create Report Cards with StudentsDon't let writing incredibly personalized report cards overwhelm you, Join Nick as he shares the highlights from an Instagram live he did with Trevor Mackenzie about how every teacher can create the best report card comments for their students. Nick and Trevor give easy-to-apply tips, tricks, and ideas for the best report card comments you will ever write. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest...
2022-04-1825 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHomework, Where Do Teachers Draw the LineWhere do you fall on the homework effort? Are you a teacher that gives homework or has it gone the way of the do-do bird in your class? Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum of homework join Crystal Frommert as she dives into the realities of homework in the classroom.
2022-04-0423 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Be Culturally ResponsiveHave you ever thought about what culture is and its many impacts inside your classroom? Being culturally responsive can feel like "one more thing to do" but it doesn't have to be. Having a culturally responsive approach is less about making wholesale changes and more about seeing how the small things add up to make a big difference.
2022-03-2634 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersBetter Questions, Better Word ProblemsThe eternal question of "what makes a good" seem to always come up when we think about presenting our students with mathematical word problems. Join Nick as he talks with Braxton Hall about how we can all find, make and share better word problems. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://twitter.com/Mr_Hall27 - Twitter https://www.edutopia.org/article/3-tips-creating-math-word-problems-boost-critical-thinking - website
2022-03-0726 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersTeacher Project Based LearningWhy do we do projects in our classes: To see what our students know How they display that knowledge To expressive creative thought The list goes on, but what if we did the project alongside our students what might we REALLY learn from them, and with them. Might we have a better understanding of their learning, and who they are as young adults. What if we learned things we didn't expect, what if by doing projects at the same time and with our students we created stronger bonds. Join Nick as he explores how doing a recent project with his 9s...
2022-02-1812 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersAre Your Students Losing Interest in a Project?Have you ever started a great project, or what you thought was going to be a great project only to have student engagement fall of somewhere along the way? Join Nick as he breaks down how we can keep students invested and highly engaged with his guest Kristy Lathrop. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://mobile.twitter.com/KristyLathrop - Twitter
2022-02-1435 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersMeaning Over MemorizingHave you been looking for ways to move past only relying memorization as a learning tool in your class. Join Nick as he sits down with Kasey Short to discuss ways to move the needle on meaningful learning and building confidence. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://twitter.com/shortisweet3 - Twitter https://www.edutopia.org/profile/kase...
2022-01-3128 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersTake Over with Crystal FrommertJoin this month's second guest Crystal Frommert as she takes over the podcast to interview instructional coach Moira Burgy to discuss how we can be better every day for our students. This episode is a great reminder of how important the little things are in life and in our classroom to make the most of our time with our students.
2022-01-2821 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhat do Marks Have to do With Learning?Marks, grades, and report card comments are a fact of life but if they didn't need to be the entire focus of our teaching, what could we accomplish with our students? Join Nick as he sits down with the teacher, administrator, and learning coach Crystal Frommert to discuss how we can take steps to move from grade-based focus to learning and most importantly a learning-based approach to our classroom. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp...
2022-01-2132 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThe Importance of Rough Draft MathMany students, especially those in middle school, only share their thinking in math class when they’re sure they have the right answer. Getting our kids to see their thinking and process just as important as arriving at answers is what rough draft math is all about. Join Nick as he speaks with Dr. Amanda Jansen, teacher, professor, and author of Rough Draft Math as they break down how we can bring a rough draft planning approach to our classroom. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3e...
2022-01-0331 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThe Interactive Classroom, Usable Teacher TechIf you have been looking for a new piece of technology to add to your teacher tech toolbox look no further than Nick's conversation with two of the best in the industry. Teachers, speaker, bloggers and authors of "The Interactive Classroom" Joe and Kristin Merrill join Nick to talk all things useful technology for any teachers unique needs. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Fo...
2021-12-0137 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersMeaningful Learning Through Discussion in MathJoin Nick as he sits down with fellow podcaster and math specialist Mona Lehl to discuss how we can ask our students better questions and more engaging tasks for deep learning. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://www.instagram.com/local.learners/?hl=en - Instagram https://twitter.com/LocalLearners - Twitter https://honestmathchat.libsyn.com/t...
2021-11-1531 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy We Need More Visuals in Math ClassJoin Nick as he sits down with intervention specialist Kristen Acosta as they breakdown and discuss why we all need to be using more visuals in math class. Not every math class needs to revolve around numerical, question and answer work. Visuals, pictures, videos, diagrams etc... can strengthen mathematical problem solving with meaningful number talks. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our gues...
2021-11-0133 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersExploring Low Floor, High Ceiling Questions with Susan LovelessIn this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes guest Susan Loveless, a teacher, administrator, and intervention specialist, to discuss the concept of low floor, high-ceiling questions. They explore how these types of questions can enhance teaching and learning experiences in the classroom. Susan emphasizes the importance of fostering a postive mathematical disposition in students, where they believe in their abilities and enjoy math. Success for her is when students leave the classroom feeling confident in their math skills and having a love for the subject. Tune in to gain insights on creating an engaging and empowering...
2021-10-1828 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Execute High Quality Project Based LearningEffective and meaningful project based learning doesn't happen by accident or because we want it. It happens because we ask questions worth answering and the work revolves around our students. Join Nick as he talks with Maureen Kelly-Gibson about how she implements high quality project based learning. Maureen was awarded the 2020 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence and her passion for her work is evident through her passion for this topic. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC...
2021-10-0431 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Use Spaced Practice and Focus LearningHave you ever what your students know, how they know it, and when they know it. Then look no further than how spaced practice can be used to give you more insight into what your students know. Join Nick as he sits down with Ryan MacLeod to discuss "How" spaced practice can be used and why repeated practice isn't the secret sauce to learning and retention of learning that we think it is. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bi...
2021-09-1635 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersA Talk With the 21st Century Mister Rogers, Donovan Taylor HallIf you are looking for some early inspiration going into another year in the classroom look no further than my talk with Donovan Taylor Hall. Donovan has been called many things but the 21st century Mr. Rogers might be his favourite. Join Nick as he breaks down how we can start and maintain meaningful relationships with our students, and their families in easy to follow ways. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter h...
2021-09-0134 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersBetter Mistakes, Better Learning, Better TeachingWe all make mistakes, we make mistakes everywhere, in our classes talking, writing on the board, and even in our lessons. Don't worry it happens to us all, no matter where we are in our careers, join Nick as he goes through 4 steps that help us make better mistakes in our classes with our students. Nick shares in a mistake he recently made that turned into one of the best lessons he's made in online learning. Remember it's not the mistake, that's a mistake, it's not learning from it. Follow us on social media: ...
2021-05-2415 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersBonus - Podswap! EduCrushNo teacher is an island, we get where we are going with the help of others and my interview today is an incredible example of two passionate teachers coming together to share in their journey. Join me in my first ever podswap with teacher/podcaster Natalie Vardabasso from the EduCrush Podcast, as we dive into the creative process and what meaningful learning looks like in our classes. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter ...
2021-05-1747 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy We Need to be Mathematizing and Not MemorizingAs we all try and find the best path forward with how we approach learning, Nick talks about the importance of moving from memorizing to mathematizing with Pam Harris. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/ - website https://twitter.com/pwharris - Twitter https://www.instagram.com/pamharris_math/ - Instagram
2021-05-1033 min
#EduCrushBONUS – PodSwap! Ready, Set, Growth (w Nick Moskaluk)I thought I was a unicorn until I met Nick Moskaluk; the only other edupodcaster in Calgary. Turns out, we have even more in common including a reluctance to become a teacher, a love for creativity in the classroom, and a low-key obsession with the brilliant minds in the educational field.
2021-05-1047 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThinking Big, Exploring Project Based LearningIf you have been looking for a that one thing that will take your practice to the next level, look no further then Nick's conversation with Mike Kachele. We connect with the things we create and project based learning is the bridge to deeper learning for all our learners. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: http://www.michaelkaechele.com/ - websi...
2021-05-0333 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEp. 6 Flipgrid FridayLearn how Flipgrid can make report cards less painful and create more engagement in your class without making big changes. Join Nick as he explains how he has been using the platform in both Math and Science to help make everything better. You will also have the opportunity to hear how Theresa Hoover uses Flipgrid in her music program to create amazing engagement. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - we...
2021-04-3011 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersStrengthening Teacher Confidence in Online LearningNavigating remote/online learning can be challenging for so many different reasons, join Nick as he sit down with Dr. April Willis to breakdown the steps any teacher can take to help find their way through one of the most challenging years ever. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://aprilwillisconsulting.com/about/ - website https://twitter.com/April...
2021-04-1937 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEscape Rooms in The ClassroomAre you looking for ways to increase engagement and create ownership in the learning process, than look no further than Nicks own experience of using escape rooms in his classroom. He will also join by local escape rooms experts to break down how you and your students can use this incredible experience with your students right now. Follow us: Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook ...
2021-04-1229 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersCreating Engagement and Teach Like a RockstarWhat do rockstars and teachers have in common, how are lesson plans and concerts similar join Nick as he speaks with Steven "Etienne" Langlois about how engagement is at the core of any incredible learning environment. Throughout this episode Nick and Steven will discuss his book "Rock Your Class" and the steps you can take to have the classroom you have always wanted. Follow us: Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter h...
2021-04-0534 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersFlipped Classroom, Flipped LearningFlipping your classroom might sound like a daunting task and something you have always wanted to try but didn't know where to start. Join Nick as he talks with flipped classroom expert Dan Jones about his journey flipping his class and how he implemented small changes that made big impact on how his students learn and how a flipped classroom reignited his passion for teaching. Follow us: Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter ...
2021-03-2236 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThe Road to "Your" Awesome“The leadership journey is a road complete with twists and turns, bumps and straightaways, and times when it diverges in two. When the road diverges on your journey, take the Road to Awesome…and don’t look back.” Follow us: Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: http://www.codebreakeredu.com/leadership-team/dr-darrin-peppard/ - Website https://twitter.com/DarrinMP...
2021-03-1539 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThe Importance of Student Generated Questions in LearningIn this interview Nick sits down with Youki Terada to talk about the importance of embracing student generated questions in the work we do with all our learners. Youki has worked at the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley, where he studied the connections between informal and formal science learning for elementary school students. He has also been a researcher for STEM digital libraries and other educational technology programs at UC Berkeley. He brings a wealth of knowledge and will help shine light on why student generated questions will make for a richer learning environment with a...
2021-03-0826 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Help With Stress in Their ClassStress is an ever-present situation in our lives and the lives of our students, both in and out of the classroom. Learning how to model and talk about stress in a meaningful way is an important path to working with stress on a daily basis. Join Nick as he talks about all things stress and how we can help our students navigate stress in a healthy and meaningful way, in and out of the classroom with Jamie Carroll. Follow us: Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3j...
2021-03-0131 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for Teachers"Math Alive with Barbie: Unleashing Fun and Learning with the World's Most Iconic Toy!"Are you ready to explore a captivating and innovative approach to teaching math? Join Nick in this exciting episode as he dives into the fascinating world of math education with a unique twist! In this thought-provoking episode, Nick takes you on a journey through his dynamic teaching methods, where he ingeniously brings math to life using Barbie as a teaching aid. Discover how he brilliantly explains complex concepts like surface area, volume, Pythagorean theorem, and linear relations by leveraging the power of this beloved toy. Prepare to be inspired as Nick unravels the secrets behind...
2021-02-2214 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersPrinciples of Extraordinary Teaching with Dan FinkelTeachers are always looking for that edge to be better, reach that one kid they always have in the back of their mind, or thinking of new ways to teach the same thing that students always struggle with. Join Nick, as he sits down with Dan Finkel to talk about how we can install small changes that have a massive impact in our classroom with our students at the center of it all. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://tw...
2021-02-1533 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy Teachers Should be Podcasting With Their StudentsIf you have been looking for a new way to see what your students can create then podcasting might be the next stop for you and your students. Join Nick as he talks about the impact podcasting has had with English Language Arts teacher, Natasha Wagner. Natasha explains how she implemented podcasting in her grade 9 ELA class and the incredible connections her students made with the medium. Take the very usable tips/tricks/ideas of how you can take it into your class no matter the subject or topic. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lI...
2021-02-0828 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEp.5 Flipgrid FridayJoin Nick as he shares how Luis Oliveira and Melisa Hayes are both using Flipgrid to empower the voices of their students and using it to create ownership in their learning. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our guest: Luis Oliveira - https://twitter.com/loliveira55 Melisa Hayes - https://twitter.com/hayes_melisa
2021-02-0513 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersImproving Teaching Practice with Robert KaplinskyIf you are looking to re-energize the way you think about teaching look no further than Nick's discussion with Robert Kaplinsky. Join Nick as he speaks with Robert about the small changes any teacher can make right now that will have a massive impact on the way we deliver material and interact with our students as we head into a new year. Help celebrate 1 year of Ready, Set, Growth by listening to Nick speak with one of the most influential figures that have helped shape the way he sees math and a better way of teaching it. ...
2021-01-2531 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersProject Based Learning for All TeachersTaking on project based learning in an online setting can be feel overwhelming but the amazing outcomes of PBL in the classroom can be achieved virtually as well. Join Nick as he sits down with Michael McDowell to discuss how any teacher can run effective PBL in any setting. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our guest: Michael McDowell Twitter - http...
2021-01-1831 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersHow Teachers Can Start New Units with ImpactIf you are looking to create more student engagement at the start of new units/topics then join Nick as he breaks down how to start with a bang and get your students involved in the process sooner than you creating stronger connections with new material. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website
2021-01-1114 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEp. 4 FlipgridJoin Nick has he shares how Ramesh Laungani and Christine McKee are both using Flipgrid empower the voices of their students and their colleagues to strengthen understanding and improve the learning experience in their schools. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our guest: Ramesh Laungani: https://twitter.com/DrRamBio Christine McKee: https://twitter.com/CMcKee27
2021-01-0813 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersTeacher Motivation For a New YearAs we move into a new year, with all the challenges we have faced in 2020 it is more important now more than ever to know that we as teachers have more impact in the lives of our students and families than we can even believe. Join Nick as he sits down with Joe Beckman and talks teacher motivation and why the work we do means more than we might ever know. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - T...
2021-01-0530 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy Your Hobbies Are ImportantIf you have ever needed a reason to bring more of who you are into your classrooms with your students, join Nick as he sit down with Michael Linsin. Michael is a speaker, author, teacher and blogger of www.smartclassroommanagement.com Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our guest: https://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/ - website
2020-12-1429 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersGive Kids What They Want, Choice in the ClassDo you want more buy-in and engagement from your students? Of course, you do we all do, join Nick as he sits with Heather Wolpert-Gawaron to talk about why allowing for choice in the classroom is important and will not only improve the quality of work but also how students see themselves in your class. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our guest: He...
2020-12-0729 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEp.3 Flipgrid FridayIf you are looking for new ways to Flipgrid in your classroom, listen to how three amazing teachers including one of my very own colleagues is using it right now. Learn how you can use Flipgrid to develop an incredible bond in and out of online learning. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our guest: Carolyn Fehr: https://www.instagram.com/mummaroo1/?hl=en...
2020-12-0413 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhat we can learn from FinlandIn this episode, Nick sits down with Michael Hynes. Michael is an experienced teacher, administrator, speaker, author, and current superintendent. If you have ever been curious about how the Finnish school system stacks up to our experience in North America, join Nick as he explores what we can learn from this Nordic country's world-renowned system as told by the experiences of Michael on an info-gathering trip to improve practice in his school district. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/R...
2020-11-2329 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersStop Asking This Question Right Now!If you are someone who is looking to strengthen relationships and bonds with your students, then I want you to think about "why" you are asking your students "How are you doing" Listen to Nick as he explores why we should stop asking this question if we want to actually receive a meaningful answer and build better bonds with our kids. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - web...
2020-11-1612 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersNext Stop Learning StationsHave you ever wondered how learning stations could help improve student engagement and self-efficacy join Nick as he sits down to talk with Chris Skierski to talk all thing learning stations. Chris will help break down how learning stations can be used to facilitate personalized learning and meet kids where they are. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/37lIvod - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - website Follow our Guest: https://www.instagram.co...
2020-11-0929 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEp. 2 Flipgrid FridayIn this segment of Flipgird Friday we hear from two incredible teachers, Yaritza Villalba and Jennifer Mahin. If you have been looking for a way to encourage and create more engagement outside of just doing classroom presentation please have a listen to how Flipgrid can be used in your classroom. And the best part it doesn't matter if you're in remote or in classroom learning this tool is amazing in all settings. Follow us at: https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.re...
2020-11-0613 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersBringing The World to Life in Our ClassJoin Nick as he explores how he and guest Ashley Bodnar brought Terry Fox's legacy to life inside their classrooms. Nick and Ashley discuss why it was important for them both to build community while also celebrating Terry's Marathon of Hope. If you have been asking yourself what makes a good question, how its constructed and the importance of including student this episode will help guide you through that process. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/readysetgrowth_podacast/ - Instagram https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook htt...
2020-11-0224 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy Our Student Sabotage Their Own SuccessWe all have students who seem to always self sabotage and never think what they are doing is good enough, when in reality they are doing exactly what they need to. Join Nick as he sits down with Alice Boyes a clinical psychologist and author of the Healthy Mind Toolkit and The Anxiety Toolkit to talk about how we as teachers can help our students work through self sabotaging behaviours. Follow us on: https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter https://www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com/ - web...
2020-10-1935 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersUnlocking Leadership in Your ClassroomIt is easy to over think what you are NOT doing to be a better leader in your school with your colleagues and in the classroom with your students. What if I told you, you are already doing some great things to be a good leader in the classroom you just need to recognize them. Join Nick as he dives into the things that good leaders do but don't know they are doing that create a positive community.
2020-10-1316 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersWhy Making Mistakes is ImportantWe all make mistakes, but we are not defined by our mistakes. The same is true for our students, join Nick as he talks mistakes with Jamie M. Carroll. Jamie has a Ph.D. in Sociology and the Associate Project Director for the National Study of Learning Mindsets (NSLM) at the Population Researcher Center at the University of Texas at Austin. If you are looking for strategies and ideas to help your students embrace the mistakes they make in and out of the classroom listen please enjoy Nick and Jamie's conversation. Follow us: F...
2020-10-0533 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEp. 1 Flipgrid FridayIn our first ever segment of Flipgird Friday we hear from two incredible teachers, Andy Knueven and Chanel Johnson. If you have been looking for a way to encourage and create more engagement outside of just doing classroom presentation please have a listen to how Flipgrid can be used in your classroom. And the best part it doesn't matter if you're in remote or in classroom learning this tool is amazing in all settings. Follow us at: https://bit.ly/2EBSkCz - Facebook https://twitter.com/ReadySetGrowth - Twitter ht...
2020-10-0212 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersMotivational Traps to Avoid in Your ClassHave you ever wondered where motivation comes from, or we as teachers can help harness it within our classroom? Join Nick as he sits down to discuss how we can avoid four key motivational traps that are impacting your students' on a daily basis. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook
2020-09-2211 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEarning Respect with TeensIn this Episode Nick takes the time to discuss respect, how to give it, earn and receive it in return from the teens in our lives and our classrooms. Nick is joined by Alexandra Frost, Alex is a high school publications teacher in Cincinnati, OH. She encourages her students to develop communication skills, independence, and a passion for writing in their authentic writers' voices. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2Y...
2020-09-1531 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersTeaching CourageouslyIn this episode, Nick sits down with long time friend and former team parent Jana El-Guebaly to talk about her journey of self-discovery and why understanding her "why" in education was so important to be her authentic self. Jana shares how perfectionism was slowly but surely making teaching more difficult with everyday tasks assigned to her and how becoming a parent help refocused her attention to what truly matters in life. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC...
2020-09-0132 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersNew School Year, New RealityJoin Nick as he talk with the President of the Alberta Teacher's Association Jason Schilling to discuss his perceptive on the last year, and the challenges going into this school for any teacher. Jason also shares in the challenges of navigating curriculum redesign and the experiences he draws upon when faced with difficult situations at the highest level. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our...
2020-08-1440 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersThat's The Way We've Always Done It!Sometimes in order to find answers for the classroom, teachers need to look to examples from well outside of it. In this episode, Nick sits down with Melanie O'Neil owner and operator of Rustic Marlin to discuss the most expensive phrase in business. "That's the way we've always done it" How can leaders help facilitate change in a meaningful and team-first way and how can these lessons be brought into the classroom.
2020-06-3037 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersGrowth Mindset in MathIn this episode, Nick sits down with teacher, blogger, and author Alice Aspinall to talk about how we can create an environment that fosters a growth mindset.
2020-06-1534 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersGrading Smarter Not HarderIf you have been wondering how to streamline marking and grading in your class and with your students, this episode will help. Nick sits down with Myron Duek teacher and author of "Grading Smarter Not Harder" to discuss how this book came to be, how teachers can simplify their assessment process, and how can students need to be part of this process.
2020-06-0549 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersTeaching Controversial TopicsIn this episode, Nick sits down with his ELA/Hum team partner Hannah Kappeller, a first-year teacher who helps explain how she navigates important social topics with her students. Discussing sensitive subjects like politics, religion, race, and cultural inequalities with our students shouldn't be something we shy away, listen has Hannah explain the breakdown from start to finish.
2020-05-2738 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersAvoiding The Traps of Remote TeachingDistance learning has been challenging in so many ways, but by identifying and learning how to avoid the traps of remote teaching you can help grow your practice. Listen as Nick sit down with Dr. Rebecca Winthrop of the Brookings Institute about the five traps to watch for during remote teaching. Dr. Rebecca Winthrop is a Fellow and Director at the Brookings Institute. Her research focuses on education globally, with special attention to the skills children need to succeed in their lives as workers and citizens.
2020-05-1437 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersFlipgrid Round Table TalkIn this episode, Nick sits down with the entire Flipgrid team to talk all things Flipgrid. With so many teachers searching for new mediums to connect with their students remotely Flipgrid is a platform designed to do exactly that. If you are looking for a way to reignite that spark and see your students even when we can't be in the same space Flipgrid is the platform worth diving into.
2020-05-0251 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEngagement and Remote TeachingIn this episode, Nick touches on the difficulty of remote teaching and how we can do the things we always do within the context of distance learning. What is the little that we can do as teachers with our students that can add up and make for more engagement with our students?
2020-04-2118 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersRemote Teaching ToolsIn this episode goes through his top 10 tips, tricks and platform for tackling the challenge of teaching remotely with your classes.
2020-04-0929 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersLeadership and LanguageIn this episode, Nick sits down with David Marquet a former US Navy officer who commanded the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear submarine, and literally turned the ship around. Captain Marquet began treating his crew as leaders, not followers, and giving control, not taking control. It wasn’t long before operations took a dramatic turn. Santa Fe went from “worst to first,” achieving the highest retention and operational standings in the Navy. Nick and David discuss the language of leadership and words we do and do not use with the people we work with, whether it is...
2020-04-0237 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersEverything "NEW" teacherIn this episode, Nick sits down with Kate Stewart, a former student teacher at his school and talk all things new teacher. How we can help new teachers and what they bring to the school community.
2020-03-2147 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersDive into InquiryIn this episode, Nick sits down with blogger, speaker, teacher, and author Trevor Mackenzie to talk all things inquiry. From the things are make inquiry amazing, to why it can be challenging but most importantly why it is such an engaging approach to teaching.
2020-03-141h 05Ready Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersPotential to implementationIn this episode Nick sits and talks to Vince Bustamante, a long time friend and system strategist with Edmonton Catholic School District. Vince joins Nick to discuss his work with John Hattie and others on improving potential to implementation and sparking joy and developing the skill, will and thrill of learning.
2020-02-281h 11Ready Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersYour favourite teacherIn this episode Nick discusses the connection between our favourite teachers and how that help shapes our learners. When relationships are at the forefront of our practice, it changes everything. Who was your favourite teacher, and think about those things they did for you as a young person.
2020-02-2212 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersPedagogy, practice and over coming doubtIn this episode, Nick sits down with one of his younger team partners Nadim. Listen as they talk about everything from Nadim's time teaching in Sweden to overcoming self-doubt and learning how to develop your own identity in your practice.
2020-02-0852 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersMaking it real and having fun!As teachers, we are tasked with making hundreds maybe thousands of decisions every day, with countless children all with a variety of abilities and learning needs. How do we design tasks that challenge and allow for multiple entry points in a whole-class setting? What does it mean to have an effective teaching practice? In this episode, Nick dives into a real-life problem that he presented to a group of grade 7 students who require additional supports in understanding decimals, place value, and problem-solving.
2020-02-0235 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersPlanning and Inquiry LearningIn this episode, Nick will go through his planning process as it relates to his use of inquiry-based learning in a typical class setting as well as an intervention based grouping. He will dive into his "WHY' and the benefits he sees on a daily basis using this approach with a wide variety of students every day. Would you want to be a student in your own lesson?
2020-01-2734 minReady Set Growth - Inspiration for TeachersStarting out with new groupsIn this episode I dive into my approach when starting out with my small interventions in math compared to how I start with my homeroom grade nines. I talk problem solving process with my grade seven math intervention groups. How I get them ready to grow their mathematical thinking with tackling problems to come. vs My grade nines, preparing them for a year long journey through the lens of statistics and probability, because we know if we ever want the truth we have look at the numbers.
2020-01-2339 min