+1 Learning

Melissa Schmersahl

In this podcast, you'll hear my interviews with students about educational technology and gamification. Each interview will reflect on a particular tool or tip in the classroom. The goal is to encourage other educators to take small but meaningful steps toward a more innovative and engaging classroom. Stay connected with +1 Learning by checking out http://www.plus1learning.com/ and following @Plus1Learning on Twitter.

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EP4: Review Games with Dylan

In this episode I talk with my student, Dylan, about the review tools Quizlet & Quizziz. We discuss how the games encourage engagement and affect the learning of content. If you're interested in learning more about these resources and other review games, check out the +1 Learning Blog Post .

Feb 10, 2019•13 min

EP3: Side Quests with Aundrea

In this week's episode I interview Aundrea who is a 6th-grade advanced student. We talk all about extra credit in my science class which takes the form of Side Quests. These are activities that link with science content but don't necessarily connect directly to unit tests. They take two main forms: unit specific activities and monthly STEM challenges. You can learn more about these, and other side quests, in my +1 Learning Blog Post . Check out Aundrea's winning STEM projects Pencil Catapult Pap...

Feb 03, 2019•14 min

EP2: Collaborative Notebooks with Juan & Jeniven

This week's episode is all about collaboration. I interview two students, both of which use interactive digital notebooks created using Google Slides. The difference between the students is that Juan shares his notebook with a partner and Jeniven works on hers independently. In each interview, we talk about the ups and downs of working in isolation and with others. If you're interested in learning more about using Google Slides to create interactive notebooks or about creating a more collaborati...

Jan 20, 2019•22 min

EP1: Reflecting on Nearpod with Jason

Welcome to the very first +1 Learning episode! In this episode my student and I reflect on Nearpod from a student's perspective including the wins and challenges. We both gain interesting perspectives on our roles in the classroom, and his feedback on Nearpod lessons can teach us a lot about what students want and need. Also featured: how a classroom is like a heart monitor in a hospital. Middle school kids are weird but also oddly profound. Want to learn more about Nearpod? Check out the +1 Lea...

Jan 13, 2019•23 min

Episode 0: Introducing +1 Learning

What is +1 Learning? How is this different from other educational podcasts? These questions and more are answered in this introductory episode. For more information on how to incorporate technology and gamification into your classroom check out the +1 Learning Blog and connect with your +1 Learning host, Melissa Schmersahl, on Twitter . And be sure to tune in to the first full episode of the +1 Learning Podcast where we'll be talking about interactive presentations using Nearpod....

Jan 06, 2019•8 min

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