Building Classroom Community

Andrea Earl

The place where we talk about all aspects of building community among the learners in your classroom. Quick, actionable strategies you can use tomorrow so that every student feels welcome, safe, empowered, and heard.  Hosted by Andrea Earl, 40+ year public K-12 educator

  1. 06/12/2025

    Talking About Feedback

    This episode of the "Building Classroom Community Podcast" features Andrea Earl chatting with guest Chad Lanes discussing the critical role of feedback in the classroom. Chad, a former middle school history teacher and current district tech integration specialist for ABC Unified School District, emphasizes that feedback is essential for building relationships and fostering communication with students. The conversation explores the challenges teachers face in providing timely, meaningful, and actionable feedback. Chad shares traditional strategies he used, such as peer feedback, highlighting its benefits in developing soft skills like collaboration and communication. The episode also explores how AI tools, specifically Brisk Teaching, a Chrome extension, can provide timely, first-pass feedback. Note: This episode was recorded on Feb. 19, 2025. Since then, Brisk has added many new features. Additionally, Andrea will be representing BRISK at this year's InstructureCon 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. Chad can be found at linkedin.com/in/mr-laines-b50772303 @mrlaines.bsky.social‬ abcusd.us/edtechhub facebook.com/chad.laines Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    30 min

  2. 11/13/2024

    Building Community with EduProtocols

    In this episode, Jon Corippo, co-author of the EduProtpcols Field Guide and EduProtocols movement shares how using EduProtocls can boost student engagement, build classroom community, and make school fun! Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    55 min

  3. 09/14/2024

    Organizing Your Digital Life with Tech Coach Jodi Green

    In this episode, Instructional Technology Coach, Jody Green shares strategies for organizing your digital life and tips for selecting the best ed-tech tools to use with your students. Connect with Jody at @peerlessgreen LinkedIn Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    43 min

  4. 07/29/2024

    Words Matter Part 2 with Jeremiah Ruesch

    In part 2 of our conversation, Jeremiah shares how he builds community with the learners in his classroom.  Links to Resources Discussed:  Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter LiljedahlLolipop Moments Ted Talk by Drew DudleyAndrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    42 min

  5. 06/11/2024

    Words Matter - Part 1 w/ Jeremiah Ruesch

    In part 1 of my conversation with Jeremiah Ruesch, we talk about how the words we use can create barriers (even unintentionally) or can build bridges with our students.  Jeremiah can be found on LinkedIn @mathkaveli Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    29 min

  6. 02/25/2024

    The first 10 minutes: Getting Students Ready to Learn

    In this episode, my guest Arlyn Shelton, and I talk about how we use the first 10 minutes of class to help students shift into a learning mindset while building classroom community. Arlyn can be found on Instagram @streetcredteacher Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    30 min

  7. 12/11/2023

    The Week Before Winter Break

    The week before a break can be busy and stressful. In this episode, I share some of the activities I've done to keep the learning going during the week. Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    6 min

  8. 10/30/2023

    Feeding Your Soul as a Teacher

    I recorded this episode at the 2023 Fall CUE Conference in Stockton, California. I interviewed a few conference attendees about what feeds their souls and motivates them to continue learning.  Andrea Earl TheDigitalTeach.com @thedigitalteach Canvas Tips of the Day LinkedIn Music by: Sam Earl

    19 min
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The place where we talk about all aspects of building community among the learners in your classroom. Quick, actionable strategies you can use tomorrow so that every student feels welcome, safe, empowered, and heard.  Hosted by Andrea Earl, 40+ year public K-12 educator

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  • Creator
    Andrea Earl
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Building Classroom Community
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