Learning Unlocked

Educators are the key-holders to unlocking learning for their students. As always, our department's goal is to provide educators with resources and tools--the keys--to enable and accelerate learning for all students.

Thanks for joining us on our podcast journey.

New Episodes release every other week (during the school year) on Mondays at 6:00 am MST.

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S7E54: Gamification for Motivation using Classcraft

Oct 25, 2023

Guest: Leslee Mizen-Stroud, Middle School Social Studies Teacher

In this episode, Brit gets all the details on how Leslee is leveling up her teaching game with Classcraft! This edtech gem is a gamified tool that even non-gamers can rock with their students. Listen in as Leslee "spills the tea" on how Classcraft has...

S7E53: Getting Candid: Grading and Teacher Credibility

Sep 20, 2023

Guests: Trisha Shores & Marcus Hire, High School English and Social Science Teachers and Instructional Coaches

In this episode, we discussed the intersection of teacher credibility and grading practices and beliefs, namely what it takes to shift the learning focus away from traditional grading and some of the toxic...

S7E52: Building Community & Confidence with Younger Students

Sep 4, 2023

Guest: Jammie Zimmer, Second Grade Teacher

Joining Wendy for this podcast is Jammie Zimmer, a second grade teacher who excels at Building Community and Connection. Although she teaches young children, many of her ideas can easily be transferred to classes with older students. Most importantly, catch Jammie's enthusiasm,...

S7E51: Perspectives on Teaching: Just Give Them a Pencil!

Aug 7, 2023

Guests: Brit Bingold, Julia Salce, and Wendy Peterson

Our Professional Growth Instructional Specialists are 'put on the spot' as they discuss perspectives on teaching from veteran teachers. Listen to learn, be entertained, and "give 'them' a pencil"!

S6E50: Purposeful Classroom Movement

Apr 3, 2023

Guest: Jordan Hall, Instructional Coach

In this episode, Jordan and Brit celebrate episode 50 with one of our essential instructional routines: MOVEMENT! We discuss how purposeful movement utilizes strategies that allow students to move while processing content and how it enhances instruction rather than detracting from...