Fresh Ideas for Teaching
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Welcome to the Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast where we spotlight inspiring stories from educators, authors, and more to find out what's working in K-12 education. The Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast is presented by Savvas Learning company, a next-generation education company delivering award-winning learning solutions for grades K-12.
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The Complexities of Reading Comprehension - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
March 19, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBJoin guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on the complexities of reading comprehension. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading implementation,...
The Power of Dictation - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
February 22, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBJoin guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on speech to print, print to speech, and the power of dictation. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Rea...
Leveraging the Science of Reading with Older Students
January 10, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBJoin guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for a discussion on applying the Science of Reading for older students. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to strengthen your Science of Reading imple...
Why Every Word Wants to Grow Up to Be a Sight Word - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
December 14, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBJoin guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the differences between sight words, non-phonetic words, and high frequency words. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. Whether you are an educator new to the Science of Reading and preparing to make the shift or a literacy expert looking to...
Math Fluency: What Can We Do Differently?
December 11, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBJoin author and Math Specialist Graham Fletcher as he shares insights and strategies on how educators can enhance their approach to building math fluency. Learn more about Experience Math, a student-centered K-8 math program, that celebrates the art of teaching combined with the power of an engaged classroom. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs ...
Integrating Design Thinking Experiences into your STEM Lessons - Keepin' Science Real Part 5
November 29, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBJoin STEM expert Dr. Jackie Speake, as she shares how to design meaningful STEM lessons in the classroom (e.g. STEM as a means for design thinking, for solving real-world science problems, and/or explaining why or how a phenomenon occurs). To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.
The Science of Assessment - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
November 17, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBHow do you really know what your students know? Join guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on the science of assessment. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com toda...
Why Lexical Quality Matters - Science of Reading in Action: Teacher Voices
November 02, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBJoin guest host and master teacher Shadi Tayarani as she welcomes literacy teachers from across the country for an in-depth discussion on lexical quality. This special Science of Reading in Action Teacher Voices podcast series includes valuable information every literacy educator can use in the classroom. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and t...
The Science of Reading: Back to Basics with Dr. Sharon Vaughn
October 16, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBJoin literacy expert Dr. Sharon Vaughn as she describes the body of research that is the Science of Reading and its implications for literacy instruction. Our Science of Reading in Action podcast series provides valuable information every teacher can use. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or di...
Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship - Part 2
September 22, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBWelcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In this episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim explores cutting-edge research in writing development and practical implementation tips for elevating instruction. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.
Foundational Reading and Writing: A Reciprocal Relationship - Part 1
September 14, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to our Science of Reading in Action podcast series! In our first episode, literacy author and expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim delves into how Foundational Skills within reading and writing are interconnected. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.
Engaging Students with High-interest Summer Learning Math Activities
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJoin enVision® Mathematics author and expert Zachary Champagne as he offers helpful tips you can use with your students/children to help keep math learning going over the summer while also striving to make it a joyful and productive experience. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.
How To Assess For Cultural Understanding Part 3 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
May 03, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBJoin us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode three, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways educators can assess for cultural understanding. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request cu...
Making Intercultural Comparisons Part 2 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
March 22, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBJoin us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode two, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles provide examples of ways educators can use intercultural comparisons to help students to relate to new cultures based on their own experiences. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to...
Investigate and Interact Part 1 Meaningful Interaction with Culture in the World Language Classroom
March 07, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBJoin us for a special podcast series that explores how World Languages educators can create more meaningful interactions with culture in their classrooms. In episode one, Auténtico authors Rich Sayers and Peggy Boyles discuss ways educators can create opportunities for their students to investigate and interact with culture at varying levels of language proficiency. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com ...
How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot Part 3 - Hempfield School District
February 17, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBPlanning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Jason Hoffman, Elementary Curriculum Supervisor at Hempfield School District in Pennsylvania, about planning for and evaluating a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn why it's so important to involve ...
How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 2 - Bethel School District
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBPlanning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Jill RW, Curriculum Director at Bethel School District in Oregon about planning for and supporting a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 keys to success. To keep the conversation going ...
How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 1 - South Jefferson Central School District
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBPlanning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series, we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Lisa Parsons, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at South Jefferson Central SD in Adams, NY, about planning for a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 P's of success....
How to Plan a Curriculum Pilot - Part 1
January 25, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBPlanning and implementing a curriculum pilot for your school or district can be a daunting task. In our How To Plan a Curriculum Pilot series, we meet with school district curriculum coordinators to help unpack all the elements that make a successful pilot. In this week's episode, we're talking to Lisa Parsons, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at South Jefferson Central SD in Adams, NY, about planning for a curriculum pilot. Listen and learn about her 5 P's of success.
Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 3
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBFor many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In our final episode of this 3-part series José M. Díaz provides valuable tips on the topic of Speaking and Presenting. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to...
Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 2
January 06, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MBFor many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In part 2 of this 3 part series Jose Diaz provides valuable tips on the topic of Free Response Writing. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more abou...
Overcoming Math Anxiety in the Science Classroom - Keepin’ Science Real Part 4
December 19, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBMath anxiety can often be a potential barrier to student success in STEM related fields. Experience Chemistry and Experience Physics author Dr. Chris Moore joins us on the podcast to discuss not only the importance of bringing more math into science learning but also the anxieties associated with integrating mathematics into the science classroom and strategies for mitigating them. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. V...
How to Foster Wonder, Beauty, and Joy in the Math Classroom
December 05, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWhy don't more students associate feelings of joy, wonder, and beauty with mathematics study? What can we, as educators, do to better cultivate these sensibilities in the math classroom? Join enVision® math author and expert Dr. Eric Milou as he delights us with tips and tricks to spark more joy in the math classroom. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 p...
Coaching Students to Succeed on the AP Spanish Language Exam - Part 1
December 02, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 6.95 MBFor many teachers, preparing their students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam may seem like a daunting task. We invited author José M. Diaz on the show to talk to us about how teachers can best help students prepare for the test. In part 1 of this 3 part series Jose Diaz provides valuable tips for tackling interpretive communication and multiple choice questions. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savv...
Keepin' Science Real Part 3: Motivating Students with Science Stories
November 16, 2022 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBJoin Dr. Jesse Wilcox as he shares a few interesting science stories and how educators can use compelling stories to not only motivate their students but also keep their own teaching craft fresh and exciting. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or district.
Do Students Really Understand the Math Concept?
November 11, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBHow can we be sure students understand the math concepts we are teaching, even when they have the right answer? When students can demonstrate understanding, they are better able to transfer and apply their knowledge. In this episode of our Fresh Ideas for Teaching podcast, we asked Marian Small, an internationally renowned mathematics educator, author, and professional learning consultant, “What Does Math Understanding Look Like?” Get ready to take notes as Dr. Small shares practical tips, q...
Assessments 101 - Understanding the Relationship Between Assessments and Learning
November 09, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAssessments can sometimes be scary for both students and educators. Join Brandy Pitre, Director of Assessment and Learning Analytics at Savvas Learning, for an essential Assessments 101 discussion with Tavy Wells Chen and Shirley Li. In the podcast they unpack words like screener, diagnostic, norming, and scaling to help educators better understand the relationship between assessments and learning. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube,...
The Rise of the K-12 LMS and How it’s Facilitating Teaching & Learning
October 28, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBK-12 Learning Management Systems (LMS) are pushing the boundaries of what educators can achieve in the classroom. We got a chance to talk with Todd Cofer, Sr. Platform Manager at Savvas Learning, to discuss the evolution of the K-12 LMS, how it facilitated learning during the pandemic, and what features and tools educators can take advantage of to maximize their instruction. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Sa...
Rich Math Tasks for the Classroom
October 17, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHow can math educators challenge their students to go deeper into math encouraging them to reason, discuss, problem-solve, explore, justify, monitor their own thinking, and connect the mathematics they know to new situations? We got a chance to speak with enVision math authors Francis M. Fennell, Karen Karp, and Beth Kobett on ways to engage students with deep problem-based learning via rich math tasks. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, You...
Keepin’ Science Real Part 2: Time for Phenomena
October 14, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAcross the K-12 science educator community, there has been a lot of talk about the shift in science instruction to be driven heavily by anchoring phenomena. What is Phenomenon-based learning and how can educators best use it to engage students in science? We recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Shelley Forsythe, Associate Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University, for an in-depth discussion on Phenomena-based instruction. To keep the conversation goi...
Tips for Engaging Readers and Writers in K-12 Classrooms
September 21, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBKeeping students engaged in learning is one of the most important and difficult tasks a teacher faces. In the past few years, school districts have seen a major uptick in students being more distracted, disengaged, and avoiding work. We recently got a chance to talk with literacy expert/author Kelly Gallagher to discuss why students aren’t engaged, the implications and impact that has on students and teachers, and what sort of things we can do to keep students engaged in learning. To keep ...
Keepin’ Science Real Part 1: STEM it Up!
September 15, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBSTEM fairs are an amazing way to keep your students engaged and excited. We recently got a chance to talk with Dr. Heather Domjan, Associate Professor at the University of Houston and the Executive Director of the Science and Engineering Fair of Houston. In the podcast she shares her passion for STEM literacy, her experience in STEM education, and provides tips to start your own STEM fair. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linke...
Practical Tips for Using Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom Part 3
August 12, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWorld Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? In the final Part 3 of the series Rich Sayers and Sarah Diczok-Vajtay provide suggestions for what to do after students have worked with the authentic resource. To keep the conver...
Practical Tips for Using Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom Part 2
July 26, 2022 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBWorld Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? In Part 2 of this three-part series Rich Sayers and Sarah Diczok-Vajtay dig deeper and look at how to best support students as they interact with the authentic resources. To keep ...
Practical Tips for Using Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom Part 1
May 18, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBWorld Language teachers are encouraged to use authentic resources in their classrooms. However, many of us have not had authentic resources as part of our own learning or teaching experience. What are some of the first steps we can take to be successful in using authentic resources in the world language classroom? Part 1 of this three-part series explores practical tips to get our students ready. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, ...
Building on the Strengths Multilingual Learners Bring to Their Learning: SIOP® Sessions Part 4
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBJoin Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short focusing on techniques educators can employ with multilingual learners to get to know them better, value their home language, connect to their lived experiences, build on the strengths they bring to the classroom, and maintain high standards while providing essential support. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linke...
Teaching Techniques to Foster Academic Language Development for Multilingual Learners - SIOP® Sessions Part 3
December 02, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBJoin Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short focusing on teaching techniques to support academic language development, student learning strategies, and purposeful uses of Translanguaging. To keep the conversation going follow us @SavvasLearning on Instagram, Facebook, X, Youtube, or Linkedin. Visit Savvas.com today to learn more about our award-winning K-12 programs and to request curriculum samples for your school or...
Meeting the Unique Learning Needs of Multilingual Learners - SIOP® Sessions Part 2
October 29, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJoin Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short to discuss ways to collaboratively meet students where they are and build on the assets that they bring to new learning.
Essentials for Supporting Multilingual Learners - SIOP Sessions Part 1
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHow can we better support multilingual learners in PreK-12 classrooms? Join Dr. Katie Toppel as she chats with SIOP authors Dr. Jana Echevarría, Dr. MaryEllen Vogt, and Dr. Deborah Short to uncover a variety of essential strategies.
Top Trends K-12 Leaders Can't Afford to Ignore
August 12, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBThe pandemic has changed how students learn, teachers teach, and administrators lead. In this episode, we dive into 5 key educational trends that, moving forward, K-12 educators can’t afford to ignore.
What is Systematic & Explicit Instruction? A Conversation with Dr. Freddy Hiebert
February 03, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBLiteracy author and thought leader, Dr. Elfrieda "Freddy" Hiebert, shares insight around the science of reading and the need for systematic and explicit instruction.
Addressing Unfinished Learning in the Mathematics Classroom
November 18, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBMath author and thought leader, Dr. Randall Charles, shares some practical ways mathematics educators can address unfinished learning.
How Can Teachers Communicate What They Value Most To Their Students?
November 17, 2020 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBLiteracy author expert and teacher educator Dr. Judy Wallis shares her thoughts on what really matters in literacy instruction, communicating what we value to students, guiding students along the path towards independence and self-determination, and truly taking time to give ourselves grace during this unprecedented time in our society and in education.
Breaking the Cycle of Low Achievement and Low Motivation
November 03, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBFollow our Learning to Read: What Really Matters series and listen in on our conversation with educational literacy leader Dr. P. David Pearson as he shares great insight about the “virtuous” cycle of knowledge begetting comprehension begetting learning as a way to break the vicious cycle of low achievement and low motivation.
Anyone Out There? Distance Learning Tips When Teaching Into the Void
October 02, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBListen to our conversation with Literacy Specialist Karen Miller as we discuss ideas for novel brain re-energizers that use physical movement to prepare your students for their next learning activity.
Why the Future of Literacy is Multimodal
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBFollow our Learning to Read: What Really Matters series and listen in on our first conversation with educational leader Dr. Frank Serafini as he shares his perspective on multimodal literacy, teacher growth/appreciation, and the future of teaching.
Strengthening Writing and Media Literacy Instruction During Distance Learning
September 02, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWe talk with Dr. Ernest Morrell, Coyle Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame, who shares some tips for strengthening writing and media literacy instruction in a distance or hybrid learning environment.
A Challenge or an Opportunity? The Pivot in K-12 Education
August 11, 2020 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWe talk with Dr. Marla Sheppard, Deputy Superintendent of Kansas City Public Schools, who sees this moment in K-12 education as an opportunity to reevaluate and reimagine the way things have always been done.
Connecting and Collaborating in the New Normal
June 30, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBLiteracy specialist Karen Miller discusses the amazing resilience of educators and offers tips for recalibrating this summer before going back to school.
Engaging All Students With Culturally Relevant Instruction
June 22, 2020 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Ernest Morrell shares his insight as to why students are not engaged and how we can engage them. Centered around increased representation, increased cultural understanding, and student voice, culturally relevant instruction offers academic equity by allowing all students to see themselves as valuable members of the classroom community.