This week, we discuss one of our favorite topics related to student-driven learning; Genius Hour. Genius Hour is a dedicated time for students to pursue passions and become experts and create bold, meaningful works to share. Episode 6 Takeaways Genius Hour empowers students, which in turn equals motivation.Genius Hour is great for all grade levels.Genius Hour allows students to gain a lot of skills and confidence.This episode is part four of a series to explore student-driven learning ...

We continued to examine student-driven learning this week and decided to turn to the real source for more information about this topic: the students themselves. We asked our daughter Gracie and Izzy to join us and share their experiences in the classroom. Episode 5 Takeaways Students want more say in what and how they learn in the classroom.Students would like to adapt their learning to real-life situations.New ideas for what schools should look like in the 21st-century.This episode is part...

In our quest to help teachers deal with the issues of 21st-century learners, Chad and I have delved into the topic of student-driven learning. This podcast explores how to implement the strategy Curiosity Time. Episode 4 Takeaways Why curiosity and questioning are important to learning.What is Curiosity Time?Learn the steps to implement this time in your classroom.This is part two of a series as we explore student-driven learning and how it can increase student engagement, creativity, and a...

Imagine how engaging it would be for your students to help drive their own learning in the classroom. We explore the idea in today's episode as we explore the following ideas: Episode 3 Takeaways Allowing students to questionThe importance of intrinsic motivationLetting go of what we've always done to try new thingsA new take to online learningThis is the beginning of a series as we explore student-driven learning and how it can increase student engagement, creativity, and achievement. Reso...

Project-based learning is a pedagogical approach where faculty integrate authentic, real-life topics and students collaboratively plan, complete, and reflect on a project. The learning outcomes are much more important than tests and grades. Join us as we explore project-based learning as an innovative way of teaching and learning. Resources discussed include: Prime Video - Most Likely to Succeed Creative Schools by Sir Ken Robinson Join our Facebook Group - Tech with Us Community Join our...

Welcome to the Tech with Us podcast! We have a treat for you today! It’s our first podcast episode! This podcast has been coming for a long time, and we can’t wait to share classroom strategies with you! Today’s show introduces the Tech with Us community and discusses how fun improves learning and makes classroom management more effortless. Episode 1 Takeaways: + Plan with learning styles in mind + Choose the right tool at the right time. It doesn't always have to be about tech. We hope this ...