By taking a heart-centered approach to teaching and embracing intuition as a part of learning, we can become better educators and help our students think outside of the box. Join Dr. Wendy Amato, Dr. Adrienne MacIain, and Regyna Curtis as they talk about how we can make subtle changes in our teaching approach to help boost the creativity of ourselves and our learners. From defining creative leadership to addressing the dangers of "creativity killers" this inspiring discussion will leave you with actionable ways to encourage your students with clarity and confidence.Resources for Continued LearningDr. Adrienne MacIain is a bestselling author of the Creative Flow for All series. Learn more from Dr. MacIain in her new book, Spark Genius: Creative Flow, Unleashed. Adrienne also offers additional resources for you to learn to unlock your creativity, including a Free eBook.In this episode, Wendy and Regyna reference a previous episode of Teaching Channel Talks. Catch up with Dr. Wendy Amato and Regyna Curtis as they discuss ways to bring clarity and confidence into the classroom.

So much happens in our classrooms at any given moment, and as teachers, we often have to choose where to place our focus. Video gives us a chance to take a closer look with a different lens!In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, we're joined by Dr. Miriam Sherin, professor and Associate Provost at Northwestern University, to talk about how she uses video to help both prospective and current educators improve their teaching and learning. In this conversation, Wendy and Miriam talk about how the use of video has changed over time, caution against its evaluative use, and explain why "learning to notice" can positively impact our teaching practice.In this episode, Dr. Sherin talks about some of the annotation tools she and her students use. One of these tools is the new Teaching Channel platform! Learn how we're harnessing the power of video to bring professional learning and support for educators all in one place.Miriam and Wendy also stress the importance of not using video as a "Gotcha" tool. Learn how to use video to build a growth-based evaluation system in From “Gotcha” to Growth: Teacher Evaluation Systems That Work, a free eBook from the K12 Hub.

We're all tired of hearing superficial self-care recommendations — take a bubble bath, put on a smile, just think happy thoughts! This week, Dr. Patricia Wright, Executive Director at Proof Positive, the Autism Wellbeing Alliance, joins the podcast to talk about real, evidence-based strategies to promote wellbeing. Dr. Wright and Dr. Amato's uplifting conversation focuses on positive psychology, the skills of happiness, and ways to build strong relationships to better support our autistic students.Resources for Continued LearningLearn more about Dr. Wright's work with Proof Positive and start working toward a better you, and a better community for your autistic students, by visiting their website and joining the Autism Wellbeing Alliance.

Are you looking at your students through a strength-based lens? This week on Teaching Channel Talks, Wendy is joined by Sarah Larison, from Northwestern University, to discuss her work in advancing teacher preparation, particularly through the use of video. While mathematical argumentation is at the focal point of this insightful conversation, Sarah's research helps educators of all content areas go beyond filing gaps in student learning and instead, notice student thinking. Resources for Continued LearningLooking to bring Mathematical Thinking into your own math classroom? Teaching Channel offers several graduate-level continuing education courses, including 5154: Deep Thinking Practices for the Math Classroom, to help you get started.Ready to start using video to improve your teaching? Explore the new Teaching Channel Video Platform!

Is professional development synonymous with professional learning? Jim Thompson, an instructional coach with five decades of experience in teaching and leadership positions, teamed up with Dr. Wendy Amato on the podcast to delve into the present state of professional learning in education and explore how video coaching can have a transformative impact on fostering teacher growth.Resources for Continued LearningLearn more from Jim in his book with Dr. Casey Kosiorek, A Quick Guide To Video Coaching.During the podcast, Jim references these resources related to professional learning and teacher growth:John Hattie: Collective Teacher EfficacyHarvard University’s Best Foot Forward ProjectBuilding Ratio: Training Students to Think and Learn for Themselves, Kolby AtchisonThe Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success, Jim KnightYou're Not Listening, Kate Murphy

In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Brendan Aylward, a passionate health and fitness professional on a mission to make fitness accessible for everyone, especially individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities. Join us in this empowering conversation as we explore the intersection of education, fitness, and inclusivity, and discover how Brendan Aylward is leading the charge towards a more inclusive fitness future for all.Resources for Continued LearningLearn more about AdaptX and Brendan's mission to educate others about adaptive and inclusive fitness by visiting AdaptX.orgBrendan hosts a weekly podcast amplifying the voices and ideas of individuals who are building accessible businesses or products, advocating for inclusion, or excelling in adaptive sports. Listen to new episodes every Monday.

In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by Katie Silcott, a Grammy-nominated music educator whose passion for spreading joy is reflected in her teaching philosophy. In this inspiring and delightful conversation, Wendy and Katie discuss the impact of teaching junior high, Katie's experience being nominated for a Grammy, and share five key takeaways that both parents and teachers can use to support their middle schoolers.Resources for Continued LearningConnect with Katie Silcott through her website, or on her social media!In this episode, Katie Silcott talks about the Sunshine Ratio and shares five ways parents and educators can support their middle schoolers. Now, you can put the information into practice with this free downloadable!During this discussion, Katie references the Cult of Pedagogy article, "Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers," by Jennifer Gonzalez.

Scilla Andreen, accomplished film director and CEO of iMPACTFUL has returned for another episode of Teaching Channel Talks! The last time Scilla joined the podcast, she and Wendy focused on her journey as a filmmaker, exploring Scilla's experiences and the inspiration behind her films. This time, we're measuring the impact these films have had as schools and organizations across the country host screenings of Angst, Like, Race to be Human, and Upstanders, and address the destigmatization around mental health as a result.Resources for Continued LearningIn this episode, Scilla and Wendy talk about iMPACTFUL’s mental health film collection and the accompanying resources designed to bring about deeper learning, engagement, and impact. These films are available for schools, businesses, and non-profits. Find out about how you can host your own screening of Angst, Like, Race to be Human, or The Upstanders here.Be sure to follow iMPACTFUL on social media to hear about their latest films and programs, and check out Teaching Channel’s free teacher resources to hear about our quarterly free screenings of IMPACTFUL films and accompanying panel discussions.iMPACTUL: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

This time on Teaching Channel Talks we're focusing on health! This week Wendy is joined by Chris Giesking, fitness professional and educator, to talk about how you can win the day, every day by following the Health Compass Method. In this powerful conversation, Chris debunks trends in the fitness industry while putting the focus back on balancing the 4 pillars of health: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, and Wellness.Resources for Continued LearningChris's Win the Day System is applied with consistent results for both coaches and clients through his signature “WTD Health Compass” Using the 4 cardinal directions: N-Nutrition, S-Sleep, E-Exercise, and W-Wellness.Visit Chris on his website to learn more about how you can use the "WTD Health Compass" to improve your health and fitness. For additional fitness tips, be sure to follow Chris on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Wendy sits down with Dr. Wyatt Gordon, Ed.D., to take a behind-the-scenes look at teacher certification testing. As the Senior Vice President and Head of Evaluation Systems at Pearson VUE, Wyatt partners with states to develop teacher evaluation systems that allow educators to become certified in their field. In this insightful conversation, Wyatt and Wendy discuss how teacher evaluation systems have changed throughout the years, address some misconceptions around these tests, and look to the future for how evaluation systems can encourage growth in educators.Resources for Continued LearningArticlesLooking for more information? Dr. Wyatt Gordon has written several articles about teacher assessment and licensure, as well as the teacher shortages currently weighing on the education system. Aligning State Policy Goals with Educator Assessment and LicensureEducator Workforce ’22 Trends and ’23 Directions

In episode 70 of Teaching Channel Talks, we had the pleasure of hosting Shouvik Paul, the Chief Revenue Officer at Copyleaks. During this insightful conversation, Wendy and Shouvik delved into the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on education. As a leading AI-powered content and plagiarism detection platform, Copyleaks is at the forefront of supporting teachers in an evolving education landscape that now includes tools like ChatGPT and Shouvik sheds light on the potential of AI programs like ChatGPT to augment the learning experience for students. Prepare to be enlightened as we explore the transformative power of AI in education and discover how educators can harness its capabilities to empower their students.ArticlesShouvik Paul has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair about Copyleaks work in detecting plagiarism and AI sourced content. ChatGPT's Mind-Boggling, Possibly Dystopian Impact on the Media World — Vanity FairProfessors Turn to ChatGPT to Teach Students a Lesson — The Wall Street JournalResourcesCopyleaks has created a free Google Chrome extension to help educators detect AI content on the web, click here to try it out!Learn more about how Copyleaks is using AI to detect the presence of AI in this downloadable: Copyleaks AI Content DetectorLearn more about how Copyleaks is fighting plagiarism in education in this downloadable: Copyleaks AI-Powered Plagiarism Detector

In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, we welcome Scilla Andreen, an accomplished film director, and CEO of Impactful. Just in time for Mental Health Awareness month, she and Dr. Wendy Amato delve into Scilla's journey as a filmmaker, exploring her experiences and the inspiration behind her films Angst, Like, Race to be Human, and Upstanders. But what sets Scilla apart from other filmmakers is her unique approach to tough topics.Scilla has gamified difficult subjects, creating creative coping toolkits to help people navigate through the challenges of mental health and other critical issues. She has also been instrumental in bringing mental health to the forefront of conversations in education, providing a platform for young people to share their stories and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. In this podcast, we explore Scilla's incredible journey, her approach to filmmaking, and her impact on the world around her. So, grab a coffee, sit back, and join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Scilla Andreen.Resources for Continued LearningIn this episode, Scilla and Wendy talk about the Creative Coping Toolkit (CCT), an online learning platform built around IMPACTFUL's mental health film collection and designed to bring about deeper learning, engagement, and impact through expanded programming and support services. The CCT is available for schools, businesses, and non-profits. Find out about how you can bring the Creative Coping Toolkit to your organization here.Be sure to follow IMPACTFUL on social media to hear about their latest films and programs, and check out Teaching Channel's free teacher resources to hear about our quarterly free screenings of IMPACTFUL films and accompanying panel discussions.IMPACTUL: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Angela Byrd-Wright, the senior director of teaching and learning for Essex County Public Schools. Dr. Byrd-Wright is a seasoned educator with a wealth of experience in professional development and teacher learning. Guided by our host, Dr. Wendy Amato, we explore strategies ECPS uses for approaching teacher learning and professional development, identify the keys to success, and discover how asset mapping can inspire and inform our professional learning journeys. Join us for an engaging and informative discussion on how to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth in our schools!

Join Dr. Wendy Amato and literacy educators and authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates as they explore the challenges of literacy in education today. Join us for a discussion on their new book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, as we break down the six shifts we can make to integrate effective reading strategies from each perspective. Be sure to check out the show notes below for resources from Kari and Jan!Continue LearningHere are a few of our favorite resources and links for educators looking to explore the shift to more science-aligned practices.Free Downloadable ResourcesDialogic Conversations: A Grover Whitehurst-influenced resource.The Six Commitments: A "nod" to the magnitude and commitment required to make change a reality.Blogs & Related Articles4 Simple Steps for Using Elkonin Boxes to Help Children Lock Words in MemoryUsing Our Flexible Phonics Lesson Template (Part 2): The Phonemic Awareness Warm-UpMaking Time for Complex Text in Literacy InstructionContinuing Education from Learners Edge5227: Shifting Your Focus to the Science of Reading (Featuring Jan & Kari's book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom)5150: Magnifying Reading Intervention Through Science and Research5126: Five Keys to Reading InstructionOptions to Continue Your JourneyJoin

In this week's episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Carrie Weber to discuss the importance of experiential learning in science. Carrie and Wendy’s conversation promotes hands-on exploration while shifting away from rote memorization in education by encouraging students to observe their surroundings and ask curious questions. Continue LearningVideosA Student-Driven Approach to Experiential LearningInspirational Learning at The Community SchoolExperiential LearningBlogs & Related ArticlesPrepare for NGSS: Immerse Yourself in Authentic Science ResearchA 4 Step Approach to Planning Collaborative Experiential LearningGetting Started With Experiential LearningContinuing Education from Learners Edge5104: Authentic Teaching and Learning for the 21st Century5149: Fantastic Phenomena-based Learning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)5148: 3 Dimensional Learning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)Additional ResourcesAre you ready to bring experiential learning to your classroom? Get started with these Sentence Starters!

In this week's episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato sits down with Heidi Austin-Cook, owner of the local independent store Sole Focus Running. Heidi and Wendy discuss the positive impact community partners can have on regional students and their families while offering tips on how small businesses can get involved in education. From how she first got the idea of opening a running store to the almost catastrophic event that nearly ended it all, Heidi shares the inspiring journey behind how her business has become a pillar of the community.Continue LearningVideosCreating Community ConnectionsBuilding School Culture with Community CirclesCommunity Partners Blogs & Related ArticlesEngaging the Community with Family Engineering NightsEngaging Families and Communities in Students' EducationWhen Schools Welcome Community PartnersContinuing Education from Learners Edge5055: Boosting Social Emotional Learning through Sport and Physical Education5058: Building Strong Relationships in the Classroom: Care to ConnectAdditional ResourcesAre you a running coach with an athlete who needs to rest for a few days? Enjoy sharing this Design Your Run Activity!

To close out our 3-part series on the recent School Year Success! webinar, we have a special bonus episode of Teaching Channel Talks featuring Keely Keller, and Shannon Rice. Join Dr. Wendy Amato as she sits with our special guests one last time to discuss actionable behavior strategies you can use in your classroom right now. Additional ResourcesKeely Keller has shared a free eBook for our audience, A Proactive Guide to Positive Behavior Across Learning Environments.For new teachers looking for classroom strategies, check out Shannon Rice's book The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges.

Don't be afraid to set high expectations!We're finishing our 3-part behavior series covering the recent School Year Success! webinar with a discussion on setting high expectations—and helping your students meet them! From effective communication to visual strategies, Keel, Shannon, and Wendy are looking at how understanding our students as individuals can lead us to help them achieve their best.Just tuning in? Catch up on the first episode in this series where Keely, Shannon, and Wendy discuss the context around behavior.Continue LearningVideosWatch the full webinar: School Year Success! Strategies to Instill Positive BehaviorSetting and Achieving High ExpectationsBlogs & Related ArticlesHigh Expectations TeachingHow to Create a Procedures & Student Expectations Guide Raising Expectations: 10 Ways To Hold All Learners To Ambitious GoalsContinuing Education from Learners Edge5032: Empathy & Understanding: The New Tools for Students with Challenging Behaviors5127: Priceless, Proactive Classroom Management PracticesAdditional ResourcesKeely Keller has shared a free eBook for our audience, A Proactive Guide to Positive Behavior Across Learning Environments.For new teachers looking for classroom strategies, check out Shannon Rice's book The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges.

In the second episode of our 3-part series covering the School Year Success! webinar, Keely, Shannon, and Wendy are talking about Positive Behavior Supports. From well-defined expectations to identifying the cause behind behaviors, we're addressing challenges sent in by our community of teachers and providing you tangible strategies you can use in the classroom. Just tuning in? Catch up on the first episode in this series where Keely, Shannon, and Wendy discuss the context around behavior.Continue LearningVideosWatch the full webinar: School Year Success! Strategies to Instill Positive BehaviorThe Three B's: Managing Classroom InterruptionsBlogs & Related ArticlesFive Key Ingredients for a Well-Managed ClassroomThe Broken Window Theory: How Environment Impacts BehaviorWhat Is PBIS? An Overview for Teachers and SchoolsContinuing Education from Learners Edge5849: Positive Interventions for Students Who Challenge Us5850: PBIS 101Additional ResourcesKeely Keller has shared a free eBook for our audience, A Proactive Guide to Positive Behavior Across Learning Environments.For new teachers looking for classroom strategies, check out Shannon Rice's book The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges.

Join us for the first episode in a special 3-part series from Learners Edge and EdWeb.net. Shannon Rice returns to the podcast along with Keely Keller in this excerpt from a recent webinar: School Year Success! Strategies to Instill Positive Behavior. This week, we're discussing the context of behavior, redefining how we as educators think about behavior, and the importance of proactivity in setting the standard for positive classroom behavior. Continue LearningEpisode LinksIn this episode, Wendy mentions several Learners Edge courses that were included in the live webinar chat5849: Positive Interventions for Students Who Challenge Us 5127: Priceless, Proactive Classroom Management PracticesIn this episode, Shannon Rice's book The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges is mentioned.VideosWatch the full webinar: School Year Success! Strategies to Instill Positive BehaviorRe-establishing Classroom Routines, Norms, and Group BehaviorsBlogs & Related ArticlesHeart-Centered Classroom Management8 Book Recommendations on Student BehaviorThe Broken Windows Theory: How Environment Impacts BehaviorAdditional ResourcesKeely Keller has shared a free eBook for our audience, A Proactive Guide to Positive Behavior Across Learning Environments.