Ignite Your Teaching

Madly Learning
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Ignite Your Teaching

A podcast to help inspire elementary teachers to improve their pedagogy, simplify their systems, and find time-saving tools for their classrooms.

  1. Organizing Your Literacy Block: Schedules and Routines

    NOV 12

    Organizing Your Literacy Block: Schedules and Routines

    Send us a textIn this video, we kick off a series on creating a structured, efficient routine for your literacy block. As many teachers struggle to fit all elements of language arts into their schedules, this video offers practical tips for establishing a consistent and adaptable framework that builds student confidence and helps teachers stay organized.We’ll walk through setting up a weekly schedule, dividing time between spelling, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and writing. The...

    11 min
  2. Transforming Classrooms with Empower: Evidence-Based Literacy Support

    OCT 30

    Transforming Classrooms with Empower: Evidence-Based Literacy Support

    Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Erin Panda, a researcher from Brock University, to discuss her recent study on the Empower Reading Program. Collaborating with the Hospital for Sick Children and the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, Erin shares insights into the impact of Empower, an evidence-based reading intervention program that helps struggling readers develop decoding, spelling, and comprehension skills.As a classroom teacher and parent, I’ve witnessed Empower's tr...

    36 min

  3. JUL 3

    Dear New Teacher: Planning, Assessment and Creating a Culture of Belonging - An Interview With Dr. Lori Friesen

    Send us a textTransform your teaching toolkit with the wisdom of Dr. Lori Friesen, the beacon for educators navigating today's classroom challenges. Unearth the secrets to lesson planning and assessment mastery, and let us guide you through shaping a classroom environment that's as organized as it is enriching. By the end of our discussion, the teacher planning binder and student data binders will become your new best friends, dramatically reducing your workload while amplifying the effective...

    38 min
  4. Dear New Teacher: Prepare For Back To School- An Interview with Dr. Lori Friesan

    JUN 10

    Dear New Teacher: Prepare For Back To School- An Interview with Dr. Lori Friesan

    Send us a textWe’re excited to have Dr. Lori, the author of "Dear New Teacher: Here's Exactly What To Do," join us for an insightful discussion on preparing for your first teaching job. This episode is filled with essential tips for new teachers, from classroom setup to managing classroom dynamics. Dr. Lori’s expert advice will help you start the school year strong.Discover the best practices for creating a welcoming and efficient classroom, establishing routines, and maintaining a positive l...

    31 min
  5. Save Time Writing Report Cards

    MAY 28

    Save Time Writing Report Cards

    Send us a textIn this podcast episode, I introduce Simply Graded, a game-changer for teachers during report card season. Discover how this powerful tool simplifies and automates the report card comment process, saving you countless hours. Learn how Simply Graded uses advanced formulas in Google Sheets to streamline the workflow, making it easy to generate personalized, comprehensive comments for your students.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/4yItIZzjFqQKey concepts covered include:report car...

    14 min
  6. Prepare for Your Next Teaching Interview: A Step By Step Guide

    MAY 7

    Prepare for Your Next Teaching Interview: A Step By Step Guide

    Send us a textImagine stepping into your teaching interview with the calm confidence of a seasoned educator, knowing you've got the inside scoop on everything from the school's ethos to the principal's pet projects. That's exactly what we're equipping you for in today's insightful session, as we dissect the preparation process, ensuring you're not just another face in the applicant crowd. With my own experiences of being both the interviewer and the interviewee, I'll guide you through the nua...

    19 min
  7. Making the Decision: Is It Time to Change Your Teaching Role?

    APR 23

    Making the Decision: Is It Time to Change Your Teaching Role?

    Send us a textNavigating the annual staffing shuffle can feel like a high-stakes chess game for educators, and we're here to coach you through it. Get ready to gain valuable insights into the decision-making process that can determine your next move in the world of teaching. Whether you've received an unexpected grade-level change or you're contemplating a transfer within a unionized system, this episode peels back the layers of complexity involved. We share stories from the trenches about th...

    21 min
  8. Maximizing a 60-Minute Literacy Block: Strategies for Teachers

    MAR 5

    Maximizing a 60-Minute Literacy Block: Strategies for Teachers

    Send us a textHave you ever felt like there just aren't enough hours in the day, especially when it comes to teaching literacy? You're not alone. In our latest episode, we dive straight into the heart of this dilemma, revealing how to maintain a high-quality English program within the tight squeeze of a 60-minute frame. We're handing over the blueprint for educators to seamlessly weave together the essential threads of literacy instruction, even when they're teaching English to students in Fr...

    28 min
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About

A podcast to help inspire elementary teachers to improve their pedagogy, simplify their systems, and find time-saving tools for their classrooms.

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  • Creator
    Madly Learning
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Ignite Your Teaching
  • Show Website
    Ignite Your Teaching

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