In this episode, Andi shares how we can use the 3E Model to engage our learners through a willingness to invest, design experiences as an opportunity to learn, and empower our learners to make connections beyond the walls of the classroom. All of these pieces are more important than ever before as we begin to realize that it will not be "business as usual" when we return to the classroom in the Fall. Every situation will be unique and it will be imperative that we are purposeful and intentional ...
May 20, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This was a difficult episode to record simply because we are in a difficult place with lots of work ahead. I just wanted to take some time to share my thoughts on remote learning and share some practical resources that you can share right away with your learners as they work from home. SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/remotelearningslides bit.ly/geniushourathome bit.ly/wonderopolislides
Mar 20, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, I chat with special guest, Nate Green, about social media in the classroom. He shares practical ways that you can encourage your learners to stay connected, learn from those connections, and use their connections to make a real difference in the world around them. SHOW NOTES; Connect with Nate Green on Twitter - @mrshakedown Social Media Marketplace...
Mar 02, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Learn how challenge can play a role in your classroom and some specific strategies that can be used to engage your learners. SHOW NOTES: 12 Cs of Engagement Digital Tools: Kahoot GimKit Quizizz Other Resources: SMART Goal-Setting with your Students If Smart Goals Don't Work for You, Try FAST Goals Instead 8 Questions to Ask Students when Writing a One Minute Paper...
Mar 02, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Learn three simple ways to make creativity a priority and take the time to consider what curiosity might look like in your classroom with your learners. SHOW NOTES: 12 Cs of Engagement Digital Tools: Wonderopolis Additional Resources: Wonder Walls: A Low-Prep Strategy to Cultivate Inquiry, Voice, and Choice by Dyan Branstetter Question Formulation Technique...
Feb 21, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this episode, Andi shares the power of being a connected educator as well as practical ways to help your learners make connections to the content. Learn how those connections can be used to not only engage but result in real learning that is meaningful and relevant to your students. SHOW NOTES: The 12 Cs of Engagement Digital Tools: Nepris Padlet Help Wanted Wall Blog Post NewsELA DogoNEWS TweenTribune Thrively Genius Hour Resources...
Feb 20, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 22
In this episode, Andi shares how creativity can be used to engage learners. Learn practical tools that you can implement immediately in your classroom to engage your students and help them make connections. SHOW NOTES: The 12 Cs of Engagement MakerSpace Resources: What is the Point of a Makerspace? 6 Must Haves for Developing a Maker Mindset Digital Tools: Weebly for Education Scratch Code.org My Creative Type AutoDraw BookCreator...
Feb 19, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode, Andi asks educators to consider what's on their plates? She explains how our plates should look less like the plate of someone that doesn't want their food to touch and more like a Thanksgiving plate in which you are trying to fit all of the delicious recipes in. Show Notes: http://www.andimcnair.com/andis-blog/whats-on-your-plate
Jan 29, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Learn practical ideas that can be implemented immediately in any classroom to make writing meaningful. Show Notes: photoprompts.tumblr.com writingprompts.tumblr.com byrdseed.com/emoji Suggestions for Writing in Other Subject Areas How to Add Feedback to Student Writing Using Google Docs 8 Cs of Engagement Source: Silver and Perini, 2009
Jan 16, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Genius Hour is often adopted as a strategy to use with gifted learners. In this episode, Andi talks with Cory Camp about the benefits of passion-based learning for ALL learners. Show Notes: Twitter Handles: Andi - @mcnairan3 Cory - @Camp_InclusivED Cory Camp has a background in special education and is passionate about making learning meaningful for all learners. She currently works for Sibme and helps educators, as well as other professionals, find value in reflection through video. Universal D...
Jan 05, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, Andi kicks off the new year by sharing 3 easy ways to find meaning in your mess. Show Notes: 3 Ways to find meaning in your mess: 1. Take Risks 2. Make Connections 3. Share your Story Purchase A Meaningful Mess on Amazon...
Jan 01, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Learn how to weave Social Emotional Learning into Genius Hour in order to make it even more meaningful for your learners. Show Notes: Blog Post - Genius Hour and SEL Mentioned Resources - Casel.org Dirt Temperament Survey My Creative Type The Passion Bracket from AJ Juliani Emotional Regulation Pomodoro Technique Genius Hour Thought Partner Cards Transforming Education The Global Goals Five Categories of Social Emotional Learning from CASEL - Self-Awareness Self-Management Responsible Decision-M...
Dec 31, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, hear Andi share what she learned from visiting the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta, Georgia and how an unexpected connection resulted in BIG learning!
Nov 06, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Listen to Andi share innovative ideas for using FlipgridAR to make learning meaningful for your students.
Oct 31, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, Andi shares how to make thought partnership a priority throughout Genius Hour. Learn how to access free resources and fresh ideas to implement immediately into your classroom.
Oct 08, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How can we find authentic ways for learners to practice life ready skills through thought partnership? In this episode, Andi shares practical ideas and resources to make it happen.
Sep 10, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Andi shares what thought partners are and how they can be incorporated into the classroom.
Aug 28, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Messy Middle is a real place that is difficult to survive if you don't have a plan or aren't prepared to experience it. In this episode, we will talk about five practical things that you can do to continue moving forward even when things are uncomfortable and not as easy or fun as you might have expected.
Jul 26, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Listen as I reflect on my experience with Stewart Creek Elementary educators and share why I think PD needs to change.
May 24, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, I share all about reflection and why it's important for both students and teachers. I also talk about a unique professional development opportunity that I experienced and why I think it'll change way I design professional learning experiences from here on out.
May 24, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this short Meaningful Moment, Andi shares a practical way to design learning experiences using the 3 Es - Engage, Experience, and Empower. Check it out and consider how you might be able to put some of these ideas to work in your own classroom with your learners.
Apr 03, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Andi and Jaime talk about augmented and virtual reality and how it can be used to create experiences to make learning meaningful for today’s learners
Feb 20, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this short segment, Andi shares why kids love video games and how we can implement those ideas into our classrooms to make learning more meaningful.
Feb 19, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Don Wettrick and I talk about passion-based learning and why it’s so important for today’s learners.
Feb 12, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Learn three ways to make learning meaningful by helping your students make connections.
Dec 19, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Latest episode of A Meaningful Mess
Dec 10, 2018•37 min
In Episode 3, I had the privilege of interviewing Marialice Curran. Marialice is the founder of the Digital Citizenship Institute and a great friend of mine. Throughout this episoide, we talk about the benefits of giving today's learners opportunities to share their work and practical tools for digital citizenship.
Oct 11, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, learn five practical ways to give your students opportunities to experience new learning as well as understand why this was such a priority in my own classroom.
Sep 17, 2018•15 min
The very first episode of A Meaningful Mess! Listen to hear my story as well as practical advice for identifying, activating, and sharing your own core belief system.
Sep 07, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this trailer episode, I share a little bit about myself and what the podcast is all about. You will learn what you can expect if you subscribe to the podcast and how to connect with me beyond just listening to episodes that I record.
Jan 01, 2018•3 min
