The Best Quiz You'll Ever Give [S2 E54]

Today we discuss Sesame Street Quizzes and how to make them a regular part of your formative assessment rotation.

Amanda CardenasApril 29, 2021

To Answer Questions About Grading [S2 E53]

Let’s answer your listener questions about grading today — we’ve got you covered!

classroom management, lesson planning, strategiesAmanda CardenasApril 22, 2021Comment

To Backwards Plan [S2 E52]

Let’s talk about three basic components of backwards planning. These are the key components to getting started!

curriculum planning, lesson planning, planning, season 2Amanda CardenasApril 14, 2021Comment

To Reach Rigor Through Scaffolding [S2 E51]

Today’s interview gives teachers guidance on scaffolding rigorous skills for students with tips from Timm Freitas. Also, we have some fun!

interview, lesson planning, strategies, teachingAmanda CardenasApril 8, 2021Comment

To Teach Two Shakespeare Plays at Once [S2 E50]

Marie has done the impossible: two plays in one unit. This episode will take you through her plans and help support you on your own unit planning journey.

Amanda CardenasApril 1, 2021

To Ask Shakespeare Essential Questions [S2 E49]

Let’s talk about the piece of a Shakespeare unit that you’re probably missing: a killer EQ. Amanda & Marie share a variety of ideas for a variety of plays!

Amanda CardenasMarch 25, 2021

What I Wish They Knew [S2 E47]

Teachers share their true stories from teaching in a pandemic school year pivoting in and out of in-person learning.

eLearning, collabisode, brave, season twoAmanda CardenasMarch 11, 2021Comment

To Think Hexagonally (with Betsy Potash) [S2 E46]

Let’s sit down with Betsy Potash of Spark Creativity for a chat about a new discussion and thinking strategy called HEXAGONAL THINKING.

interview, lesson planning, season two, strategiesAmanda CardenasMarch 4, 2021Comment

To Teach Shakespeare [S2 E45]

Amanda & Marie get right down to it: we answered all of your burning questions about teaching Shakespeare AND announce the arrival of the first annual Shakespeare Teacher Festival!

Amanda CardenasFebruary 25, 2021