In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss transitioning to Canvas with Digital Learning Coaches from Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.  Episode Resources: Canvas Accounts Announcement: https://www.smore.com/us654 Follow Karsyn and Taylor on Twitter: @TechCoachTaylor @karsyn_jackson UCISD Canvas Academy Training Course: https://uvaldecisd.instructure.com/courses/2865 UCISD Summer Safari 2022: ucisd.me/USafari22 Follow us! @litUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss the topic of Fostering Positive Relationships using inspiration from the late Rita Pierson. Episode Resources: Rita Pierson Ted Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-strategies-building-better-student-relationships Margaret's Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/implementing-blended-learning-pre-k-students UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss the topic of Circle of Control. Episode Resources: Royce & Associates Article: “What Covey Taught me About the Circle of Influence Enneagram Personality Test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest Follow @mirabellecreations on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirabellecreations UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss Trauma Informed Care with Miranda Dvorak and Dr. Hector Lopez of Crossroads Academy High School.  Episode Resources: What is Trauma Informed Care?: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trauma-informed-care-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-2018101613562 UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Canva for Education: www.canva.com/education Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

In this episode, Natalie welcomes her new co-host Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez for the season 2 kickoff where they discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 school shut downs and distance learning experience.  Episode Resources: WeAreTeachers Blog: https://www.weareteachers.com/teachers-after-covid/ UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of EdTech tools with current Anthon IC, Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez.  Episode Resources: EdSurge Article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-09-24-the-secret-sauce-to-choosing-edtech-find-tools-by-fit-not-feature 3D Flyover Tours: https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/take-flyover-tours-in-maps-ipad6f5e96f4/ipados SAMR Model Explained: https://www.schoology.com/blog/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1  Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of station rotation with 7-12 Grade Curriculum Specialist, Rachel Hohman. Episode Resources: 10 Tips for Teacher Using the Station Rotation Model: https://catlintucker.com/2018/09/10-tips-station-rotation-model/ BLGP Station Rotation Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing Station Rotation Model: Grouping Strategies: https://catlintucker.com/2018/03/grouping-strategies 3 Secrets to Successful Station Rotation: https://www.blendedlearning.org/3-secrets-to-successful-station-rotations/ Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of online learning design. Episode Resources: Remote Lesson Design Guide: https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=remote%20learning Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of relationships.  Episode Resources: Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-effective-classroom-management Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 IXL Leaderboard Blog: https://blog.ixl.com/2021/03/18/start-a-friendly-competition-with-ixl-leaderboards/ Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx

In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of data-driven instruction with PK-2 Curriculum Specialist, Julie Hipp. Episode Resources: TeachThought.com Article on IXL: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/how-to-use-ixl-8-tips-for-using-the-k-12-adaptive-learning-platform/ Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing  Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx