Everything You Need to Improve Your School!

This podcast covers it all! That's a pretty hefty statement to make about a sixty minute podcast, isn't it? But I believe that this is one of those podcasts that addresses so many needs in education today. 
A few posts back I took a poll on what it take to be a great teacher. While most everyone agreed that all of the elements were essential to being a great teacher, over half of us said that a teacher who displays their own love of learning and inspires students with a passion for growth is the most essential element to being a great teacher. This podcast definitely fits that bill. 

When asked what he would do differently to make schools better, Dr. Todd Schmidt responded, "There's a class that's not offered enough, and that class is critical thinking." Are we tapping in to students’ natural curiosity? Are we intentionally encouraging questioning and exploration? "Genius hour, 20% time, and design thinking are filling the gap students need to take control of their own learning." 
I would encourage you to listen through as host Daniel Bauer discusses with lead learner Dr. Todd Schmidt how to individualize and personalize what we do for our students by building on one another's strengths.Whether you are a teacher, support staff, a principal, or hold any role in education, you should give this podcast a listen.  

This podcast completely resonated with me from beginning to end, down to the last few minutes when one of my favorite books, LAUNCH, was mentioned. So take a walk, tuck in your earbuds, and learn how to create a better learning environment for your students.