Teacher, speaker, Instructional Coach and book writer, Tisha Richmond returns to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Tisha talks about her journey in education. From Culinary Arts Teacher to Instructional Coach. What lead to her writing her books, setting up her two podcasts and working with her son, Tommy on their new book, Dragon Smart. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I am joined by Kathleen McClaskey on the 170th episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Kathleen McClaskey, M.Ed. (@khmmc) is CEO and Chief Learning Officer of Empower the Learner, LLC (empowerthelearner.com), Founder of Make Learning Personal (kathleenmcclaskey.com) and co-author of bestsellers Make Learning Personal and How to Personalize Learning. She is an innovative thought leader, international speaker, professional developer, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) consultant with over 30 years experience in creating learner-centered environments as a teacher, K-12 administrator and consultant. Kathleen is passionate in empowering ALL learners to thrive with tools, skills and practices so they become self-directed learners, learners with agency, who are future ready for college, career and life. You can connect with Kathleen at: Kathleenmcclaskey.com Empowerthelearner.com [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I am joined by Road to Awesome founder and author, Darrin Peppard. Darrin Peppard is a school district superintendent, speaker, author, publisher and consultant focused on what matters most in leadership. Darrin’s an expert in school culture and climate as well as coaching and growing emerging leaders. He is known for his keen insight, culture-first leadership style, and dynamic personality. We talk about how effective strategies help leaders of all experience levels become more effective at their craft. You can connect with Darrin on his website Road to Awesome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I am joined for episode 168 with special guest star, Starr Sackstein. Starr Sackstein is an accomplished educator, author, and advocate, dedicated to transforming education through innovative practices. With a background in secondary education, she has championed student-centered learning, assessment reform, and technology integration. As an author of several influential books, including "Hacking Assessment," Starr empowers educators globally with practical strategies for creating learner-driven classrooms. Her insights, shared through speaking engagements, workshops, and online platforms, inspire educators to reimagine traditional teaching paradigms. Starr's commitment to fostering critical thinking, growth, and equity underscores her role as a thought leader shaping the future of education. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In the 4th episode of my Journey into the Thinking Classroom Model. I share my experiences with: note taking, formative and summative assessment in my classes. I also share the uses of the EduProtocols models in aiding in Thinking Classroom Note Taking and use of STEM with assessment uses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In Week 3 of my series, I talk about using EDUprotocols in my lessons and how to start assessing my students work and how notes are taken in my classroom that is 70% paperless. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I am joined by my first guest star of 2024, Adam Peterson. An energetic, passionate and motivating educator and speaker. He is also an author of several books (that of course I own). We talk about his career in education. What lead him to being a speaker for schools and conferences. The origins of Yellow Day and ways to engage students of all ages. You can learn all about Adam on his website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In the second week of my new weekly episodes, I talk about the introduction of the Thinking Classroom Practices with my students. Both the pros and cons of the first few days of using this new type of curriculum in my high school classes. I give a shout out to the EduProtcols Team, who helped to make this possible. I also talk about the facebook group that has been helping me come up with ideas and practices for this journey. I also have a new Donors Choose Project active to help us get more needed supplies for the Thinking Classroom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

For the final episode of 2023, I begin my new weekly episodes about building the The Thinking Classroom. The "Thinking Classroom" model has been coined by mathematician Dr. Peter Liljedahl and his work of creating math learning spaces that encourage students to think more with their math tasks. In this episode (161), I talk about the inspiration I got from the Chey and Pav podcast and how I am building it into my curriculum. In this first episode I give a quick breakdown of the Thinking Classroom Model. What materials I will be using for student work and recording. How I am using the Eduprotocols model with it, especially with Hexagonal Thinking. Show Notes Post-it Dry Erase Sheets White Board Wall Paper Rocketbook Beacons Wipeboard Start Building a Thinking Classroom EduProtocols Cult of Pedagogy Hexagonal Thinking Hexagon Graphic Organizer --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

Episode 160 has me doing a reflection on 2023. From the classroom to life in general. As I look ahead into 2024 with the Thinking Classroom Model. New live stream EDU and moving forward into the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support