Latest Cooperativelearning Podcast Episodes

Teaching with Children's Magazines

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - September 06, 2019 19:16 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Children's magazines are excellent teaching tools that be used to integrate literacy across the curriculum. In this episode, I discuss the advantages of using magazines in the classroom, as well as where to find them and how to use them to supplement your regular instruction. Show Notes for T...

How to Teach Social Skills for Working Together

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - August 15, 2019 22:20 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
When students have trouble working together, it's often because they lack the social skills to interact effectively with others. Fortunately, social skills can be taught just like academic skills. In this episode, I share a 6-step process for teaching social skills that will help your students g...

Tips for Using Attention Signals Effectively

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - August 08, 2019 14:10 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Attention signals are essential tools for classroom management, and learning to use them effectively might be one of the most important keys to inspired teaching! In this episode, I explain why attention signals are so essential and share examples of signals that teachers love. I also discuss ho...

How to Get Dozens of Free Resources for Your Classroom

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - August 02, 2019 23:40 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Did you know that Scholastic Book Clubs has a fabulous back-to-school deal that makes it possible to get thousands of bonus points with your first order? You can use these points to get dozens of free books and other resources for your classroom. In episode 5, I describe a goal-setting strategy ...

I Wish My Teacher Knew

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - July 30, 2019 19:06 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
“I Wish My Teacher Knew” is a simple activity developed by 3rd grade teacher Kyle Schwartz that transformed her classroom. In episode 4, I share how this simple strategy has helped thousands of teachers build relationships with their students, including the story of a 4th grade teacher who put a...

Why You Need a Class Handbook

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - July 28, 2019 16:55 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Have you ever thought of creating a handbook just for your own classroom? In episode 3, I explain how creating a class handbook can help you kick off a great school year and how it can prevent problems due to miscommunication. I also share loads of ideas about what to include in your handbook, p...

How to Get Energized for a New School Year

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - July 27, 2019 14:14 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Do you get the back-to-school blues when you think about starting a new school year? In episode 2 of Inspired Teaching Made Easy, I share several actionable tips and strategies you can use to get yourself excited and energized for the coming school year! If you would like to discuss this episo...

Inspired Teaching Made Easy Intro

Inspired Teaching Made Easy - July 26, 2019 16:02 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What is "inspired teaching," and how can we find inspiration in our teaching practice? In this introductory episode, I dive into these topics and explain why I started this podcast. I also explain what you can expect from future episodes of Inspired Teaching Made Easy. If you'd like to discuss...