Greater is in Me: Informing, Inspiring, and Influencing Yourself and Others P. Sloan Joseph

Collaboration is a life skill, but some students may be reluctant to engage with their peers. In this episode, P. Sloan Joseph shares strategies for increasing collaboration, which may improve school/classroom culture, student engagement, and assessments. The information from this episode is a snippet from a full workshop Sloan offers entitled, First-Class Conversations. If you found this information useful and would like her to bring it to your school/district/organization, contact her at psloanjoseph@greaterisinmenow.com. #InformInspireInfluence

A resource to use for fostering classroom discussions: Get Them Talking by Susan Edwards. Order it at https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Them-Talk-Discussions-Classrooms/dp/1560902663



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Our most successful students are usually those who have positive feelings about the school environment. But, what happens when students feel like they don't fit the mold for the "right way" to behave and learn? In this episode, Sloan discusses how a sense of belonging can impact learning outcomes. She also shares resources by Heather Rubin, Lisa Estrada, Andrea Honigsfeld, TJ Rumler, and Dr. Melissa Sadin. These resources provide info. on research-based multilingual strategies and trauma-informed practices. This information is a snippet from a full workshop Sloan offers entitled, TECHquity for Students with Specialized Learning Needs. If you found this information useful and would like her to bring it to your school/district/organization, contact her at psloanjoseph@greaterisinmenow.com RESOURCES: TJ Rumler Consulting-https://tjrumler.com/ Book: ELL Frontier--https://www.amazon.com/ELL-Frontiers-Technology-Instruction-Learners/dp/1506315089 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Sadin-Nathan-Teachers-Trauma/dp/0999790811

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If we want to create a positive school/classroom culture, it's necessary to include our students in the process. Vision boards are a way to learn about what our students want to achieve at school and at home. By doing so, we can make connections and create a community of care. As a result, our school/classroom culture will improve. In this episode, Sloan discusses the components and process for creating digital vision boards. This information is a snippet from a full workshop she offers entitled, Reimagining Classroom Management: Using Tech to Connect. If you found this information useful and would like her to bring it to your school/district/organization, contact her at psloanjoseph@greaterisinmenow.com

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In less than two minutes a day, we can have small interactions that make a big impact. Whether it's a quick smile or saying "hello," you never know how you can create a positive experience in the lives of those around you. Also, in this episode, the host shares a strategy, Question of the Day, that will help to create a sense of care and community in your classroom or on your team. Twitter tags referenced in this episode @AMLE @DanaeAcker @gradydoctor @houstonkraft

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The word "relationships" can often be overused and misused. This episode explores three phases of relationship-building (establishing, maintaining, and restoring) in order to transform them into harmonious interactions filled with genuine concern and effective communication (rapport).

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Teacher Appreciation Week was last week. Let's keep the attitude of gratitude going by connecting with fellow educators who have helped us along our EDU journey.

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