Lean into Learning: An RPDP Podcast

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Spend some time with Candice, David, Julie and Christine as they dive into the what, the why and the how pertaining to Education in Southern Nevada. With an eye to current research and a focus on best instructional practices our four hosts will bring you interviews, instructional ideas, insights, and resources. Join us every week for an informative episode of Lean into Learning an RPDP Podcast.

  1. Where Literacy Happens (Ep. 18) Lit. Conference and School Year Wrap Up.

    05/13/2024

    Where Literacy Happens (Ep. 18) Lit. Conference and School Year Wrap Up.

    Julie and Christine discuss the RPDP K -12 Literacy Conference and close out the school year. Visit us at rpdp.net

    7 min
  2. Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 17) Using picture books to build background knowledge and teach standards in ALL grades.

    05/06/2024

    Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 17) Using picture books to build background knowledge and teach standards in ALL grades.

    In this episode Julie and Christine discuss the many ways teachers of all grades can use picture books in the classroom.

    9 min
  3. Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 16) Springing Back After Spring Break

    03/12/2024

    Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 16) Springing Back After Spring Break

    Enjoy a well deserved week off, but be sure to return and push the reset button for quarter 4. Julie and Christine also talk about our upcoming K-12 Literacy conference.

    6 min
  4. Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 15) Morphology- the Basics

    03/05/2024

    Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 15) Morphology- the Basics

    There has been lots of talk recently about the importance of morphology instruction. In this episode, Julie and Christine discuss morphology and go over some of the basics. Want to learn more? Check out these links: Shanahan on Literacy Open Source Morphology Resources

    17 min
  5. Where Math Happens: (Ep. 12) Utilizing Feedback to Keep Students on Track

    01/25/2024

    Where Math Happens: (Ep. 12) Utilizing Feedback to Keep Students on Track

    Come learn with Candice and David as they discuss current hot topics in the world of education and mathematics. In this episode they talk about an article by Miriam Plotinsky titled, "3 Quick Feedback Techniques to Help Students Stay on Track" and instructional strategies connected to researcher, math professor, and author, Peter Liljedahl. DOK Question Stems by Dr. Karen Hess Resources discussed in this podcast can be found at ⁠⁠rpdp.net⁠⁠⁠.

    19 min
  6. Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 14) Zooming in on "YOU do."

    01/17/2024

    Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 14) Zooming in on "YOU do."

    In this episode, Julie and Christine discuss the gradual release model. Focusing on the "you do" portion of the model will increase students achievement and boost classroom management.

    10 min
  7. Where Math Happens: (Ep. 11) Creating Thinking Classrooms

    12/25/2023

    Where Math Happens: (Ep. 11) Creating Thinking Classrooms

    Come learn with Candice and David as they discuss current hot topics in the world of education and mathematics. In this episode they talk about an article by Andrew Borya titled, "How to Turn Your Math Classroom into a 'Thinking Classroom'" and instructional strategies connected to researcher, math professor, and author, Peter Liljedahl. Sample Thinking Tasks: Good Problems by Liljedahl Resources discussed in this podcast can be found at ⁠⁠rpdp.net⁠⁠⁠.

    16 min
  8. Where Math Happens: (Ep. 10) AI in the Math Classroom

    11/27/2023

    Where Math Happens: (Ep. 10) AI in the Math Classroom

    Come learn with Candice and David as they discuss current hot topics in the world of education and mathematics. In this episode they talk about three Edutopia articles about AI in the Classroom, the benefits and challenges of using AI, and what the future could look like.   Using AI to Encourage Productive Struggle in Math by Vicki Davis Guiding Students to Assess the Merits of Artificial Intelligence Tools, by Suaina Sharma 7 Essential Questions About AI for Teachers to Consider, by Diana Neebe Resources discussed in this podcast can be found at ⁠⁠rpdp.net⁠⁠⁠.

    15 min
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Spend some time with Candice, David, Julie and Christine as they dive into the what, the why and the how pertaining to Education in Southern Nevada. With an eye to current research and a focus on best instructional practices our four hosts will bring you interviews, instructional ideas, insights, and resources. Join us every week for an informative episode of Lean into Learning an RPDP Podcast.

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