The Learning Loop Podcast

Kris Szajner
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The Learning Loop Podcast

Welcome to your best source for educational insights and trends. Here at the Learning Loop Podcast, we talk about all things education!

  1. #040 - Coaching Classrooms With A Modern Teacher Companion

    JAN 8

    #040 - Coaching Classrooms With A Modern Teacher Companion

    In this episode of the Learning Loop Podcast, host Kris interviews Gina, an instructional technology coach who specializes in using Seesaw across 4k through 12th-grade schools in Wisconsin. Gina shares her journey from being a classroom teacher for 20 years to her current role supporting educators, highlighting her passion for education and technology. She discusses how Seesaw has transformed communication and engagement between students, teachers, and families, emphasizing the platform's ability to build relationships and create meaningful connections. ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    17 min
  2. #039 - Valuable Ways To Empower Learners Through Tech Tools

    12/05/2024

    #039 - Valuable Ways To Empower Learners Through Tech Tools

    In this episode of the Learning Loop podcast, host Kris interviews Denise Mouton, a junior kindergarten teacher from Ontario, Canada, who shares her journey into early childhood education. Denise explains that her passion for teaching was influenced by growing up in a small town with her mother running a daycare, and her own experiences with inspiring teachers. She initially thought she would become a PE teacher but ultimately chose primary education, finding joy in teaching young children and learning through play. ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    15 min
  3. #038 - Finding Joy in Embracing Failure through STEM Innovation

    11/14/2024

    #038 - Finding Joy in Embracing Failure through STEM Innovation

    In this episode of the Learning Loop Podcast we invite Diane Trout, a STEM Lab educator at Hart Academy in Julian Newman Elementary, as our special guest. Diane shares her inspiring journey into education, driven by a desire to be a positive role model for her own children and a passion for igniting students' curiosity in STEM subjects. Diane describes her approach to designing engaging, standards-aligned STEM lessons that challenge students to think creatively and embrace failure as a natural part of the learning process. She highlights how she leverages the Seesaw platform to seamlessly communicate with parents, collaborate with classroom teachers, and showcase her students' learning experiences. ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    18 min
  4. #037 - Bringing Magical Learning Experiences to the Classroom

    11/07/2024

    #037 - Bringing Magical Learning Experiences to the Classroom

    In this episode, host Kris interviews Tamara Letter, a technology coach in Virginia. Tamara shares her journey into education, inspired by a transformative 6th grade teacher who brought creativity and magic into the classroom. Tamara discusses how she has uses Seesaw to empower students as creators and storytellers, and how it has helped teachers adapt lessons and provide instant feedback. Tamara highlights unexpected benefits of Seesaw, like the ease of providing audio feedback and connecting families to student work.  ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    19 min
  5. #036 - From Dancing to Digital Pioneer: Jordans Educational Journey with Seesaw

    10/31/2024

    #036 - From Dancing to Digital Pioneer: Jordans Educational Journey with Seesaw

    In this engaging episode of the Learning Loop Podcast, host Kris interviews Jordan, a passionate educator from New Zealand who shares her unique journey from aspiring car mechanic to influential teacher and EdTech advocate. Jordan's story reveals how her experience as a ballet dance instructor ultimately led her to discover her true calling in education, where she finds joy in witnessing students' "lightbulb moments" and building meaningful connections with learners from diverse backgrounds. ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    19 min
  6. #035 - Strategies for Boosting Engagement and Getting Kids to Run into Class

    10/25/2024

    #035 - Strategies for Boosting Engagement and Getting Kids to Run into Class

    The challenge of student attendance and engagement has become increasingly complex in recent years, with some students showing signs of school avoidance as early as elementary school. In this insightful episode of the Learning Loop Podcast, host Kris sits down with Liz Garden, a Massachusetts elementary school principal who is revolutionizing how schools approach these challenges. As a fellow for NAESP and an experienced podcast host herself, Garden brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the conversation. ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    23 min
  7. #034 - 10 Creative Ways to Increase Family Engagement

    10/03/2024

    #034 - 10 Creative Ways to Increase Family Engagement

    Today we explore ten creative ways to enhance family engagement in education using Seesaw. We discuss how Seesaw transforms traditional communication methods into interactive experiences, covering "Classics Reinvented" like sharing student work and class newsletters, as well as "Next Level Engagement Strategies" such as the cliffhanger technique and family-oriented educational games. The episode emphasizes Seesaw's ability to actively engage parents in their child's learning journey, with 96% of teachers reporting improved family engagement. Read about the 10 creative strategies here - https://seesaw.com/blog/10-creative-ways-to-increase-family-engagement-with-seesaw/ ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    11 min
  8. #033 - How to Enhance Family Engagement and Student Success

    09/26/2024

    #033 - How to Enhance Family Engagement and Student Success

    In this episode of the Learning Loop Podcast, Kris interviews Anne Barth, a digital innovator and first-grade teacher from Indiana. Anne discusses how Seesaw has revolutionized the way she engages with families and manages her classroom. She discusses how Seesaw has become an integral part of her teaching strategy, providing parents with a window into their children's daily learning experiences and fostering a more meaningful relationship between home and school. ========== Learn more about Seesaw for your school and district at https://seesaw.com/podcast

    18 min
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