Through the Educational Looking Glass
Through the Educational Looking Glass
Courtney Eddleman and Don Sturm
Inspired by what we have heard from teachers and seen in our own district, each episode stems from small, yet significant moments and leads to an opportunity for self-reflection on our practice. The ultimate goal of this podcast is to generate meaningful connections between educators. Both the Google Form (linked below) and the Anchor message offer starting points for this connection. https://forms.gle/urFMSyRCzG3pfHyK9
Looking at How We Use Our Summer
Join us as we explore the choices we make with the time we have away from the classroom.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.
May 27, 2022
14 min
Looking at Ourselves as Continual Learners
Join us as we explore the idea of educators as continual learners.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Morton 709 Summer Professional Development Opportunities
May 13, 2022
18 min
Looking at the Current State of Motivation in the Classroom
Join us as we explore the complex state of motivation and apathy in the classroom and its connection to social emotional learning.  As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Resources: Proof Points: What almost 150 studies say about how to motivate students The Students Returned, but the Fallout from a Long Disruption Remained Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory ‘It’s Life or Death’: The Mental Health Crisis Among U.S. Teens
Apr 29, 2022
15 min
Looking at Widening Your Circle of Connections
Join us as we explore the why and the how of widening your circle of connections. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening.
Apr 14, 2022
18 min
Looking at the Importance of Resetting
Join us as we explore the concept of resetting and its importance in the classroom. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Ending the Year Well  Antiseptic Bounce
Mar 25, 2022
14 min
Looking at the Complexity of Vulnerability
Join us as we explore what it means to be vulnerable and the challenges of this within our craft. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Episode Resources: Don’s Judgment Cycle graphic 
Mar 11, 2022
14 min
Looking at What Our Spaces Say About Us
Join us as we explore the concept of ghost walks and how they can offer a springboard for meaningful reflection. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. Episode resources: @JamieKanas Material World
Feb 25, 2022
12 min
Looking at What We Do Well
Join us as we explore why it is so difficult to focus on what we do well. As always, we would love to hear your feedback on the questions we pose or on the podcast in general. One way to share your thought is by filling out this Google Form. Thanks for listening. 
Feb 11, 2022
11 min
Through the Educational Looking Glass: Teaser
Join us, Courtney Eddleman and Don Sturm, as we provide a simple introduction to our new podcast. 
Jan 31, 2022
4 min