Parhaat Two Teachers Podcastit (2024)

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Build Writing Confidence with the "Ready, Do, Done" Model: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 7:33

1d ago7:33

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Send us a text In this episode, Stacey explores the "Ready, Do, Done" model by Sarah Ward and Kristen Jacobsen to help students with executive functioning challenges become confident writers. She discusses the importance of setting clear intentions and gathering necessary materials ("Ready"), breaking down tasks and using visual aids ("Do"), and ce…

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176. Listener Questions 1:06:55

9d ago1:06:55

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We open the mailbag and field questions from listeners. Be sure to listen through to the end for the big reveal. Apologies for the audio not meeting our usual standards. 猿も木から落ちる! Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Get to Know Writers: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 44:22

8d ago44:22

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Send us a text This episode delves into the importance of understanding students as writers and its benefits to educators and learners. We explore how this knowledge fosters a stronger classroom community and informs more tailored instruction. Tried-and-true methods such as kid-watching, utilizing writer's notebooks, and conducting effective one-on…

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175. Digital Surveillance 1:05:30

1M ago1:05:30

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Digital Surveillance: Who’s watching you and your students? We discuss some of the ways we are tracked daily, by both human and non-human agents. 👀 Better read those Terms of Service agreements. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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174. Graduation. Now what? 58:57

2M ago58:57

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Charles again talks with his daughter, this time about university graduation, future plans, how it feels to set out on a new phase in life, and some of the things learned while studying to become a teacher. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Exploring Best Practices and Research in Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Send us a text It's the final episode of season two, so we're discussing some of the best practices for writing instruction. We cover the importance of a thriving writing community and the writing process, and we explore the role of oral language in boosting writing stamina. We also discuss the importance of dedicated and intentional writing time, …

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173. Professional Suicide Intervention 1:23:54

3M ago1:23:54

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As a non-Japanese English teacher in Japan, there are a million ways to shoot oneself in the foot…or worse. We look at some of the pitfalls that lie in wait when dealing with administration, staff, colleagues, and students. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Plan Your Summer Learning: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:14

4M ago8:14

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Send us a text Melanie explores critical strategies to help you plan for your summer learning. Discover practical tips for organizing your classroom, finding or forming a study group, curating mentor texts, and engaging in personal writing. You'll leave this episode invigorated to try one or more ways to enhance your teaching skills for the upcomin…

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Co-create Writing Goals: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:09

4M ago6:09

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Send us a text Stacey explores the importance of co-creating goals with students to help them grow as writers. She discusses how collaboration during goal-setting enhances students' ownership, motivation, and personalized learning. It also allows for individualized growth and fosters collaboration and communication with the teacher. If you haven't …

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Developing Paragraph Structure: A Tip For Tomorrow from Melanie 9:21

4M ago9:21

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Send us a text In this episode, Melanie guides you through the art of crafting concise and well-structured paragraphs that are easy to follow and understand. With her expert tips on oral rehearsal and the use of sentence frames, she empowers young writers to hone their writing skills and develop a unique voice. Tune in to learn how to help students…

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Unlock Strategies for Task Initiation: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 12:48

4M ago12:48

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Send us a text Task initiation is one key to student success, particularly in the context of writing instruction. The episode highlights some students' challenges with executive functioning skills and how they struggle to begin tasks efficiently. The host provides nine effective strategies to help students overcome task initiation challenges, such …

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172. Reboot! 1:11:11

4M ago1:11:11

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It’s week three, and the course you so painstakingly crafted over the break is, well, tanking. We talk about what you can do to reboot. Never give up. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Addressing Perfectionism in Writing Instruction: A Conversation with a Colleague 43:59

4M ago43:59

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Send us a text In today’s Conversation with a Colleague, Stacey chats with Lainie Levin, a gifted interventionist and coach, about helping learners conquer perfectionism. Lainie unveils the manifestations of perfectionism in students, particularly during writing instruction, highlighting key signs to watch for. She shares an innovative work quality…

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Building Awareness of Sentence Structure: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 7:21

5M ago7:21

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Send us a text Make sentence structure more straightforward for students with Melanie's intentional activities in this episode. Melanie shares ways she helps students understand the definition of sentences, create sentences with phrases and pictures, and combine sentences. You'll help students recognize and create simple and increasingly complex se…

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Capture Students' Progress with End-of-Year Letters: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 10:14

5M ago10:14

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Send us a text Explore the origin and significance of end-of-year reflection letters in this week’s episode. Stacey highlights the unique nature of these letters, which go beyond self-evaluations of academics and instead focus on students reflecting on their growth as learners and individuals. Practical guidelines for structuring the letters are sh…

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Explore the Potential of Student-Facing AI Tools: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 40:56

5M ago40:56

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Send us a text We explore the vast potential of student-facing AI tools. Join us as we delve into the benefits of tools like Co:Writer Universal, EverWrite, Grammarly, Read&Write, and Speechify. Discover how these cutting-edge tools revolutionize students' learning, writing, and communication and empower students to reach new heights of academic ex…

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171. Welcome to retirement 1:02:44

5M ago1:02:44

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We talk a little about last month’s podcast, and then it’s WELCOME TO RETIREMENT for Charles. Sayonara lectures, student workshops, expectations, predictions, adjustments - it’s a packed episode, even without an April Fool joke. Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.com…

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Bring Checklists to Life: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:22

5M ago8:22

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Send us a text It is helpful to create checklists that are accessible to students so they are manageable, digestible, and possible for students to utilize. In this tip, Melanie shares ways to help students chunk checklists, think with intention, and digitize checklists. In addition, she plants the seeds to help you think about ways to help students…

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Boost Writing Instruction with AI: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 38:31

6M ago38:31

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about content creation, personalized learning, accessibility, efficiency & productivity with artificial intelligence. We share various teacher-facing AI tools and discuss how you can incorporate them into your writing instruction. Go Deeper: Leveraging AI for Writing Miniseries on Two Writing Teachers Los Ang…

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Create Personal and Living Poetry Anthologies: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 8:04

6M ago8:04

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Send us a text Learn about two engaging ideas for National Poetry Month, which begins on April 1. Stacey shares a bit about creating a collaborative "Living Poetry Anthology" where students curate poems to display throughout the school. Next, she discusses developing personal poetry collections featuring their work, inspirational poems, and reflect…

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Sentence Frames and Vocabulary Words: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:25

6M ago6:25

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Send us a text There's a lot of brain work involved in written expression. This week, Melanie shares a tip to help students reduce their cognitive load, which will help them express their ideas more easily. In this tip, Melanie shares how providing students with sentence frames and a bank of vocabulary words can aid students with difficulty with wo…

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Accommodations for Access to Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 54:21

6M ago54:21

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore accommodations for student writers. The episode has five categories: organization, materials/tools, time, response, and seating. This episode will equip you with ways to create an inclusive, accessible learning environment. PAST TWT BLOG POSTS Exploring Voice Typing Finding Accessible Fonts for Classroom U…

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170. Japan vs. Mexico 1:08:11

6M ago1:08:11

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Japan vs. Mexico. No, not the flop sport where players can’t use their hands. We talk with Prof. Alison Kitzman, now at Arkansas State University, Querétaro, about the differences and similarities in teaching English to students in Japan and in Mexico. There are surprises. And dogs. ASU - Queretaro https://astate.edu.mx/ Kindai University https://e…

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Navigate a Digital World by Seeing, Hearing, and Reading: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:22

7M ago6:22

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Send us a text Stacey explores the power of pairing written explanations with oral directions to enhance understanding in the context of writing workshop. She provides an overview of Driveway, a Chrome Extension that allows educators to create step-by-step process guides with written descriptions, highlighted screenshots, and optional voiceovers. L…

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Digital Texts as Mentors: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:34

7M ago6:34

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Send us a text In this Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie provides three ways to use digital mentor texts. She provides insight on using videos as part of your whole-class instruction, inquiry lessons, and as a goal-setting tool. Take advantage of this episode if you need more ways to integrate digital mentor texts into your writing instruction. Read Leah K…

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Exploring the Power of Oral Language: A Conversation with a Colleague 40:02

7M ago40:02

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Send us a text Discover the untapped potential of oral language in the writing process and gain valuable insights from Lainie Levin, one of our TWTBlog co-authors. Lainie and Stacey discuss the importance of oral language beyond the primary years of elementary school and how storytelling and oral language support kids in developing a sense of story…

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Research and Writing Instruction: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 8:07

7M ago8:07

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Send us a text Research can be instrumental in supporting instructional decision-making for teachers. In this Tip for Tomorrow, Melanie gives an overview of some of the most critical research surrounding writing instruction. She will cover what the research says about: Teaching kids about different aspects of the writing process. Studying strong ex…

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169. Cheating 1:11:09

7M ago1:11:09

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A discussion on traditional and new forms of cheating, motivations for cheating, how to deal with cheating (with or without institutional support), and a perhaps overly optimistic hope of prevention. Bonus links: - All the Times Students Thought They Got Away With Cheating but Were Very, Very Wrong https://www.weareteachers.com/bad-cheating-stories…

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Propel Writers Forward With Reflection Shares: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 5:25

8M ago5:25

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Send us a text Join Stacey as she delves into the power of reflection shares to promote growth and development in student writing. She discusses how whole-group reflection allows students to share insights, experiences, and strategies, and fosters a sense of community and accountability. She emphasizes the importance of students feeling valued and …

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Developing as a Writer in the Slice of Life Community: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 33:22

8M ago33:22

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Send us a text We explore the profound benefits of participating in the month-long writing challenge. Listeners will discover the power of making connections and gaining a true understanding of being a writer while cultivating a writing practice. The episode briefly overviews the Slice of Life Story Challenge's origins and purpose, pointing listene…

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A Quick Game for Convention Practice: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 7:00

8M ago7:00

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Send us a text Bring the power of play into your writing instruction. Melanie explains how to teach kids to play PROVE IT in an effort for them to show evidence of the skills you're teaching in their writing. Check out these posts on TWTBlog for more ideas: Ways to Teach Conventions: Our Favorite Things When Conventions Aren't Sticking–Some Tips an…

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Energizing Writing Lives: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 35:20

8M ago35:20

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Send us a text Let's explore ways to energize your writing workshop! In this episode, we discuss strategies for revving up individual minilessons and units of study by opening up options, changing perspectives, bringing in magic, promoting collaboration, and creating authentic purposes for students to think about their audience. Resources mentioned…

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168. Looking back…way back 1:07:39

8M ago1:07:39

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Instead of a look back at 2023, we examine how teaching English in Japan has changed since we stepped off a plane and into a classroom many years ago–and what hasn’t. Happy New Year! 明けましておめでとうございます！ Full notes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Refresh and Renew with Choices for Every Writer: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 9:19

8M ago9:19

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Send us a text In the final episode of 2023, Stacey discusses the importance of shedding anything that isn't serving us and applies this idea to the classroom, specifically focusing on providing students with a diversity of writing supplies. She offers three suggestions for obtaining different types of notebooks at a lower cost or for free. Stacey …

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The Beauty of Nonfiction Writing: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 29:16

9M ago29:16

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Send us a text Let's explore the importance of information writing and address common problems writers face in this genre. The episode delves into the need for explicit instruction in note-taking, emphasizing the purpose of notes as a tool for critical thinking rather than mere proof or text transfer. It also offers various approaches to enhance in…

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Infusing Stories Into Essays: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:46

9M ago6:46

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Send us a text This Tip for Tomorrow explores the art of essay writing beyond the traditional structure and formula. Stacey delves into "writing to think" and how students can infuse microstories into their essays to enhance their ideas. From choosing relevant stories to crafting concise microstories, she provides practical guidance on engaging the…

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167. Three for one 1:04:36

9M ago1:04:36

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In a pre-holiday frenzy, we tackle three not-so-mini-topics: - Syllabus preparation- Grading preparation- About that winter break Happy holidays, everyone! Full notes and past episodes can be found here: Two Teachers Talking: twoteacherstalking.comKirjoittanut Tony Silva and Charles Wiz

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Maximizing Writing Time: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 34:22

10M ago34:22

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Send us a text In this episode, we address the challenge of finding enough time to teach writing workshop daily in elementary school. We discuss the importance of writing instruction for students' literacy development and provide practical strategies for teachers to maximize their writing instruction time. This episode covers topics such as establi…

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Starting Off Strong With Information Writing: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:36

10M ago6:36

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Send us a text Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district. Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.com Email us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opp…

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Ten Ways to Keep Minilessons Mini: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 6:46

10M ago6:46

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Send us a text This Tip for Tomorrow episode explores ten practical tips for keeping minilessons brief and effective. Stacey discusses the importance of preparedness, including having all teaching materials ready and communicating clearly with students about what they should bring to the meeting area. She highlights the benefits of assigning "talki…

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Help Kids Move from Ideas to Words: A Conversation With a Colleague 33:53

10M ago33:53

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Send us a text Sarah Valter, one of our TWTBlog co-authors, joins Melanie this week to discuss ways to inspire word explorers, the children in our classrooms who, for various reasons, need additional support or scaffolding to commit words to the page. For more inspiration, check out these books, podcast episodes, and blog posts: Discover What Write…

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166. You can’t go back home 52:16

10M ago52:16

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Charles talks with his former student Taishi Watanabe about teaching English, and what it's like returning to school after working. Mentioned:Hattie, J. (2003). Teachers make a difference: What is the research evidence? Australian Council for Educational Research Melbourne. Lukianoff, G., & Haidt, J. (2015, August 11). The Coddling of the American …

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Increasing Narrative Writing Energy: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 5:10

11M ago5:10

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Send us a text Give the kids the freedom to tell many kinds of stories during a narrative writing unit. Melanie shares three ideas you can use to help students have a surge of writing during a narrative writing unit. Go deeper with these posts from the TWTBlog archives: Continuing Along the Narrative Pathway Let's Pretend! Narrative Writing: Expand…

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Structure & Deliver a Powerful Minilesson: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 33:24

11M ago33:24

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Send us a text Join us to explore the potential of minilessons as a forum for whole-class instruction. Peeling back the layers, we delve into the art of teaching writing behaviors, behaviors, strategies, and more in ten minutes or less. We thoroughly examine the four essential parts of a minilesson: connection, teach, active engagement, and link, s…

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Prepare Student Teachers to Teach Writing: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey 9:25

11M ago9:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Stacey shares five valuable steps for cooperating teachers who are hosting with student teachers in leading a writing workshop for elementary school students. Stacey begins by sharing her personal experience and the challenges she faced when initially handing over the reins to student teachers. The five steps for emp…

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Mastering the Art of a Successful Writing Workshop: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 39:40

11M ago39:40

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of a successful writing workshop! Dive into the dynamic framework that increases student growth. Every workshop begins with an engaging minilesson and ends with intentional sharing time. Discover the power of independent writing time with conferring, small group work, and the short, but mighty mid-workshop interrup…

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Getting a Writing Toolkit Started: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 6:08

11M ago6:08

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Send us a text Delve into the essential elements of building your conferring toolkit! Melanie explores the valuable tools, demonstration writing, and paper choices you'll want to stock in your toolkit. She'll even share a suggestion about the surprising impact of mints! Unlock the key to effective conferring by equipping yourself with everything yo…

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165. Teacher vs. AI - Round 2 1:09:57

11M ago1:09:57

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We take a second look at AI and ChatGPT, how they’re changing our teaching worlds, and suggest some ways to ease adaptation. Be sure to take a look at the list of works we used to create the podcast (on website). Appearance on the list is no indication of endorsement, and quality of the items is all over the map. Some educators asked for their idea…

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Building Toolkits for Writing Instruction: A Digging Deeper Dialogue 41:13

12M ago41:13

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Send us a text Discover what a conferring toolkit is, why it's essential, and how to create one that suits your needs. This episode will share must-have items, tips for organizing, and the benefits of incorporating digital setups. Get valuable advice on updating your toolkit, embracing change, and capturing photographs of your resources. Remember, …

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Use Conference Cards for Record Keeping and More: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie 5:46

12M ago5:46

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Send us a text Join us as we explore how filling out conference cards alongside students makes them more responsible for their learning journey. Also, conference cards are an excellent way to check what's been taught, and what's been accomplished between writing conferences and plan the next steps for student success! Some useful links: Conference …

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