In It to Learn

BETH VAN KAN
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A once weekly podcast for the Woodbridge Middle School Community, hosted by the WMS Library Team, devoted to the growth of school community knowledge and support of student learning.

  1. 04/16/2021

    Inspiration is... Chatting with a 6th Grade Entrepreneur!

    What is the right time to start your own business? For 6th grade student, Inaya, 11 years old is the correct answer! In this episode we get to know how Inaya's passion for beauty and cosmetics has already turned into a successful business venture. You do not want to miss this episode. Links to Webpages Mentioned in this Episode: Inaya Addict Cosmetics

  2. 03/26/2021

    How to Keep Making Music During a Pandemic

    Mr. Curtis Donohue, WMS Band Teacher and Music Department Chair, joins the In It to Learn podcast to talk about what it has been like to teach music while adapting to physical distancing policies to keep learners safe and the new experience of teaching music to online learners. Listeners will also learn more about Mr. Donohue as a middle school student in Germany, where his musical journey began! Links to Items mentioned in this episode: Bell Covers and Face Masks for Musicians

    How to Keep Making Music During a Pandemic

  3. 03/18/2021

    Unique WMS: Student Led Conferences with Mrs. Tyler

    One of the opportunities that add to the uniqueness of WMS are Student Led Conferences. Mrs. Tyler, the current Coordinator for Student Led Conferences (SLC) joins the In It to Learn podcast to tell us all about these conferences in which students and parents intentionally engage in meaningful conversations about learning. We also get to know a little bit more about one of our amazing WMS teachers!

    Unique WMS: Student Led Conferences with Mrs. Tyler

  4. 03/10/2021

    Get to Know our School Nurse - Sure to Make You Feel Good!

    Nurse Mikkelsen is our featured guest for this episode of In It to Learn. Listen now to learn about how she made her way to being a school nurse one science class at a time. Nurse Mikkelsen also shares best practices for in-person learners for our current school year. Books Discussed During this Episode: Divergent by Veronica Roth

    Get to Know our School Nurse - Sure to Make You Feel Good!

  5. 02/24/2021

    Making History with Social Studies Teacher Mr. Tim Morrish

    Since we are all surely engaged in future historic events, it is the perfect moment to enjoy a visit with longstanding WMS Social Studies teacher, Mr. Tim Morrish. The conversation also includes what online teaching has been like for Mr. Morrish and we share our excitement at having students and staff safely returning to our school building.  Mentioned in this Episode: Books by author Alan Gratz: Allies and Refugee Books by author Ruta Septys: Between Shades of Gray and Salt to the Sea Your WMS Librarians highly recommend these amazing stories!

    Making History with Social Studies Teacher Mr. Tim Morrish

  6. 02/19/2021

    Is a Career in STEAM for You?

    Is a career in STEAM part of your future? In this episode, Ms. Kristin Rojas from the Prince William County Schools Office of Professional Development shares how a student's interest in science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math can lead to a career they love, it has for her! Ms. Rojas tells us about one PWCS event to help students explore possible career paths and where to find more events and programs from PWCS. Mentioned in this episode: PWCS Sponsored Events PWCS Specialty Programs

  7. 02/04/2021

    Talking about books: The Coretta Scott King Book Award

    Focusing on books whose authors have won Coretta Scott King Book Awards, this episode features recommendations for some of these great stories that can be found in any library and include a canvas of voices that will resonate with everyone. List of Coretta Scott King Award Recipients 1970 - 2021

  8. 01/28/2021

    Spending Time with the National Park in Our Backyard

    The In It to Learn podcast is delighted to spend time with National Ranger Chris Alford. Ranger Alford shared information with Mrs. van Kan and Mrs. Peel about the history of the Prince William Forest Park, including stories from the park's mysterious past. Would you be surprised to learn that coyotes and bobcats are our neighbors? We were! Listen now. Resources on information talked about in this podcast: Prince William Forest Park Manassas National Battlefield Park Office of Strategic Services: Spies in the Park Youth Conservation Corps

    Spending Time with the National Park in Our Backyard
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A once weekly podcast for the Woodbridge Middle School Community, hosted by the WMS Library Team, devoted to the growth of school community knowledge and support of student learning.

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  • Creator
    BETH VAN KAN
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © BETH VAN KAN
  • Show Website
    In It to Learn