The Epic Classroom with Trevor Muir

Trevor Muir
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Trevor Muir shares ideas, stories, and inspiration for educators to create and lead a more memorable and transformational classroom.

  1. OCT 15

    Teach the Ask: Helping Students Communicate What They Need

    In this episode, I talk about the importance of knowing how to ask for what you want and need, along with what I’ve learned about helping students develop the skill of making clear, respectful requests. Because asking is one of the most essential forms of communication in adulthood, and it’s something we can start teaching long before students enter the workforce. We’ll explore how teachers can guide students through this process, the power of classroom projects that involve making real asks, and a simple framework you can use right away to help your students advocate for themselves. Get the Ask Framework free here: https://www.trevormuir.com/ask-framework www.trevormuir.com

    24 min

  2. OCT 8

    Making Space for One-on-One Teaching

    A story about the power of one-on-one teaching, why it matters, and how teachers can make space for it, even in a busy classroom. Email Trevor at trevor@trevormuir.com Collaboration Toolkit: https://www.trevormuir.com/collaboration-toolkit

    26 min

  3. OCT 1

    The Secret to Getting Students Interested in What They're Learning

    In this episode we talk about strategies to spark student curiosity and excitement in the classroom. Learn how passion, relevance, and student choice can turn flat lessons into engaging learning experiences. Here's the research I mention: https://news.gallup.com/poll/648896/schools-struggle-engage-gen-students.aspx?utm Read my article here: https://www.trevormuir.com/blog/student-interest

    22 min

  4. SEP 24

    Why Note-Taking Still Matters in the Age of AI

    With AI tools able to record, transcribe, and even generate polished notes in seconds, it is easy to wonder: do students still need to take notes at all? In this episode, Trevor explores why the answer is a resounding yes. You will hear the brain science behind note-taking, why it leads to deeper comprehension than passive listening, and how different strategies—from handwritten notes to sketch notes to collaborative docs—can turn information into lasting learning. Discover practical ways to help your students use note-taking not just to prepare for a test, but to build critical thinking, communication, and adaptability skills that matter long after class ends.

    24 min
  5. The Myth of the Shrinking Attention Span

    SEP 17

    The Myth of the Shrinking Attention Span

    If your students seem distracted, this episode explains why it’s not a decline in attention span but a lack of purpose — and what you can do to fix it.   Collaboration Toolkit (FREE): https://www.trevormuir.com/collaboration-toolkit Read the article: https://www.trevormuir.com/blog/attention-span Watch the video: https://youtu.be/pltYo40JzPg

    23 min
  6. Teaching in the Wake of Tragedy

    SEP 11

    Teaching in the Wake of Tragedy

    In the days after the shooting that killed Charlie Kirk and yet another school shooting, many teachers are wondering how to respond to students who are processing fear, grief, and confusion. In this episode, Trevor shares personal stories of how teachers’ reactions shaped him during past tragedies like Columbine, 9/11, and Sandy Hook. He unpacks the psychology of emotional contagion, showing how students often mirror the emotions of the adults they trust, and offers practical guidance for approaching difficult conversations with wisdom, calm, and compassion.   Ground Rules for Class Discussion Posters: https://www.trevormuir.com/discussion-ground-rules

    20 min
  7. Brains, Calculators, and the Purpose of School

    SEP 4

    Brains, Calculators, and the Purpose of School

    When calculators first appeared in classrooms, many schools banned them. Decades later, we’re asking the same kinds of questions about AI and other innovations. What do we hold onto, and what do we change? In this episode, Trevor explores the history of calculators in schools, the neuroscience of learning, the enduring value of art and music, and a simple litmus test for deciding what belongs in education today. At the heart of it all is one big question: How do we help students grow into their full potential?

    29 min
  8. Grading for Growth and Mastery

    APR 1

    Grading for Growth and Mastery

    In this episode, we unpack why traditional grading often fails to reflect student growth—and how competency-based grading offers a more accurate, equitable alternative. We explore what it looks like to grade for mastery, not averages, and share simple ways teachers can start making the shift. Read the article: https://www.trevormuir.com/blog/competency-based-grading Check out the LHRIC Tech Expo: https://it.lhric.org/tech_expo

    31 min
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