Authentic connection leads to creative collaboration. In this episode you will hear how four administrators are re-imagining how school could look. With a passion for education and a desire to see students empowered by learning, these leaders are beginning the conversation about moving schools from the traditional model to a model where students are the designers of learning. What began as an authentic conversation between friends, is growing into a movement across a district. Listen in and join...
May 04, 2020
During this COVID 19 pandemic, teachers are still working to connect with students and keep them learning. Jennifer Monteleone has create a way to deliver a week's worth of learning to her students through Google Classroom and Google Slides. It is manageable for her and her students. She talks about how she is setting times throughout the week to connect with them and how she is supporting the positive class culture online she worked so hard to build in the classroom. Sample of a Google Slide We...
Apr 28, 2020
STEM education can be very powerful in elementary? Porter Elementary teachers Carmen Sorce and Rachel DeChristina share how they provide STEM to their students. Each grade level at Porter has the opportunity to be exposed to and interact with science, technology, engineering and math each week in the STEM Lab! As students explore a variety of different topics, they learn 21st Century Skills. Show Notes Porter Elementary STEM Lab Site SRP Supports Education STEM Curriculum for K-12 The Secret to ...
Mar 16, 2020
“Art is the vessel to create thinkers.” - Principal Christy Cuddy - This Revolutionary Leader plays the trumpet! Christy Cuddy, principal of Highland Arts Elementary shares how playing the trumpet led her to become the leader of a school that is centered around the arts. Cuddy shares how teachers incorporate the arts into the curriculum through inquiry which fosters creative thinkers, empathy, collaboration, and innovation with students. Show Notes The Kennedy Center Arts in the 21st Century Cla...
Feb 24, 2020
Science teacher, Alanna Dipert from Westwood High School shares how she uses the Inquiry Model of Learning in her classroom. From her own experiences and trying something new, Dipert highlights how she introduces, explains and reinforces how students show what they are learning. Check out this podcast for ideas you can use in your classroom. 4 Phases of the Inquiry Model What is Standards Based Grading?...
Feb 10, 2020
Scholars in Rachel Thune-Real’s English class from Mountain View High School use Microsoft OneNote digital notebook in their classroom to take notes, collaborate and stay organized. In this episode Thune-Real highlights how she incorporates best teaching practices, AVID strategies and technology into her classroom to build a strong and dynamic culture with her students. Show Notes What is OneNote? OneNote Class Notebook: A Digital Binder That Will Change the Way You Teach What makes and AVID cla...
Jan 27, 2020
Marta Connally, an English teacher at Skyline High School, shares how she uses digital portfolios to assess her students and reflect on their progress. Marta shares her thoughts on why she uses digital portfolios to enhance their writing skills and show what they have gained from their learning. Students also have an opportunity to share how they feel about digital portfolios. Marta also highlights some helpful tips and challenges she has learned along the way. Show Notes 11 Essentials for Excel...
Jan 13, 2020
We can all agree that technology is a powerful tool in the classroom and this week’s guests are passionate about using technology in the special education classroom. Max Leaf from Mesa High and Jayme Leaf as a Special Education Instructional Coach see and understand the power of transforming learning through technology in the special education classroom. They share different programs and resources they use with their students from OneNote with several accommodations already built in to immersive...
Dec 09, 2019
Have you ever wanted to try a Digital Escape Room? Digital Escape Rooms allow for collaboration and are a great way to review content. When Kino Junior High Algebra teacher, Sierra Rhinehart plans an escape room, her students race to class! She shares her process of why and how she creates these engaging activities. We can't help but wonder how amazing it would be to see students create their own escape rooms to share with each other. Be sure to listen in as she shares a plethora of resources. F...
Nov 25, 2019
Dr. Lisa Cannon shares her journey as an educator and principal of Falcon Hill Elementary. She talks about how her staff and community have worked together to transform the campus into a place where students are excited to learn. Through Project Based Learning, her staff and students have embraced the process of learning as they are inspired and empowered to create meaningful projects to show their learning. Project-based Learning at Falcon Hill has impacted the students, teachers, and community...
Nov 11, 2019
Tim Lorenzen, a 6th grade teacher at Las Sendas Elementary, shares his experience with technology in his classroom throughout his lengthy teaching career. Starting out with no technology to today, Tim is able to differentiate his ELA lessons as students develop their writing process skills with technology. Lorenzen shares how he plans and develops his technology enabled lessons to meet the needs of his diverse learners and provide immediate feedback. Show Notes ReadWorks.org Commonlit.org 21st C...
Oct 28, 2019
A podcast about podcasting! Lifelong learner, and Rhodes Jr. High Teacher, Allie McIntosh, shares how she has students create their own podcasts. Podcasts can easily be incorporated into your curriculum and Allie highlights how different skills and standards are embedded and talks about the equipment she uses, a basic timeline, and other helpful tips. Audacity Microphones Website Guide Project Outline 6 Tips for Podcasting in the Classroom Podcasting with Audacity Rhodes Jr. High Teacher - Allis...
Oct 14, 2019
New Theme of Revolutionary Leaders. Leaders within education making a difference and challenging the status quo. “We aren’t making change we are making progress.” - Dr. Ember Conley. Hear an exclusive conversation with Mesa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ember Conley. As you listen you will get a unique perspective on Dr. Conley’s take on teaching, collaboration, and leadership. Leader - Dr. Conley Show Notes Dr. Ember Conley Follow her on Facebook and Twitter She's Bringing New Insight to Me...
Sep 23, 2019
Looking for a different way for your students to present their learning? Want to explore different parts of the world with your students? Google MyMaps is a great tech tool to explore and create custom maps. Science teacher, Julie Coad, and her students use MyMaps to enhance the Science curriculum. Julie explains how her students use MyMaps as a Science notebook by dropping pins at different observatories in astronomy and natural landmarks in geology, among other topics. Pins can be enhanced by ...
Sep 09, 2019
The title says it all! STEM is for everyone and Miranda Dalton shares how she incorporates STEM at Rhodes Jr. High School for each and every student in the school. Miranda provides her thoughts on how you can incorporate STEM activities in your classroom. Microbit 6 Characteristics of Effective STEM Classroom Design
May 20, 2019
Are you afraid to use technology? Anxious about where to even start? Have you ever told yourself, "I'm not good at technology!" You are not alone! Nancy Babos was one of those teachers! Nancy shares her journey and mindset on how technology turned her from a teacher who never wanted to use technology to a teacher who loves use technology. 5 Classroom Technology Fears and How to Conquer Them Goal-Setting for Teachers: 8 Paths to Self-Improvement MPS Blended Learning Program of Study...
May 06, 2019
We often hear our students say, "When will I ever use this?" Shane Bycott, an Engineering and Robotics Teacher at Red Mountain High School, shares how the skills he teaches in his Engineering classes are incorporated in other aspects of the student school life. Some highlights include being a team player, failure is okay, and communicate your thoughts well with others. Listen to Shane talk about what he does in his classroom and how you can use skills in your classroom. RMHS Teacher, Shane Bycot...
Apr 22, 2019
Kristen Grindle, a Biology teacher at Mountain View, shares how she is using inquiry-based projects with her students. She shares the process and benefits she has learned. Inquiry-based teaching has allowed Kristen to promote student choice in project design, management, and presentation. Edutopia Article & Video - Inquiry-Based Learning Inquiry-based Learning - A Guide for Teacher Starts with and Idea...
Apr 08, 2019
Looking for a way for students to take ownership of their learning? Want parents to be aware of students' progress? Fifth grade teachers, Lisa Ehrenberg and Anita Pena, from Entz Elementary are using Google Classroom to empower students to create and email progress reports to parents. They share how they got started, the benefits they've seen and suggestions for creating student digital progress reports. Student Progress Report Template MPS - Program of Study Google Classroom Google Docs EdTech ...
Mar 25, 2019
Moving into freshman year of high school can be a difficult transition. Westwood High School teachers come together with a cohort of students and the results are amazing! Peggy Beesley (Math), Vatricia Harris (English) and Kelsey Meeks (Science) work together to provide a unique learning experience. Listen to how enthralled students are in planning, designing, and presenting projects, from a project they just completed about roller coasters to what they are currently working on. These teachers s...
Mar 04, 2019
Are you tired of waiting in line at the copier? Frustrated with kids losing their papers? Ever thought of having a paperless classroom? Janet Robinson, a science teacher at Mesa High, talks about her experience creating a paperless classroom. She uses a variety of technology tools like OneNote, Canvas, and EdPuzzle. By going paperless she stays organized and is able to give more feedback to her students. If you are interested in going paperless or using one of the technology tools mentioned plea...
Jan 28, 2019
Wanting to try PBL but not sure where to start? This podcast showcases Sharisse Nunes, a 5th Grade teacher from Falcon Hill Elementary. She shares the journey about how she and her campus have embraced Project Based Learning. She also talks with us about how she plans and manages her students and PBL. Sharisse provides a lot of helpful tips and tricks she has learned along the way, in addition to the benefits she sees with her students, including project management, using rubrics, working with a...
Jan 09, 2019
Are you wanting to use more technology in your classroom but are unsure of where to start? Want to hear what another teacher is doing in her classroom? This podcast is for you! In this premier episode of Reboot Revolution, Jennifer Monteleone talks about embracing change and shares her planning process and offers tips to teachers who are just getting started. Best Practices in Teaching with Technology Blended Learning: Resource Round Up Google Sites Google Classroom...
Nov 30, 2018
Meeting the needs of all students is one of the challenging parts of the teaching profession. Mckaye Hancock (4th Grade Teacher) and Lizbedt Yellon (Resource Teacher) at Lehi Elementary use modified Flipped Model for their math classroom. They share how they group their students and manage the different learning opportunities in the classroom. Mckaye and Lizbedt also share great advice on what you can do to get started. MPS EdTech Trainer List Google Classroom Screencastify EdPuzzle Loom (anothe...
Nov 30, 2018
