2 Nerds + 10 Essentials

Episodes

1. 11

   2 Nerd + 10 Essentials Season 2 Episode 1

   The best way to kick off a school year? Listening to what our learners have to share with us! We found some great learner insights from last year; we hope student voices launch you into connecting and exploring motivation and classroom libraries with this year's learners! #seriesmatter…

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   Aug 30, 2019

   17m
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   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 12

   In Episode 12, we get to chat with Kevin Richards and Michelle Wahlberg about how Project Based Learning provides authentic situations for reading and writing, to increase learners' purpose and motivation in their reading and writing. We hear how one project in Kevin's room connects his class to...

   May 4, 2019

   10m
3. 9

   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 11

   In Episode 11 we get to sit down and chat with Alyssa Nauta and Amy Yarian from Reeths-Puffer Schools. They share their learning around Essential 6. Amy and Alyssa will share their practices with Brain Frames, and how this strategy can help writers see, reflect on and share what they know. This...

   Apr 15, 2019

   10m
4. 8

   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 10

   Episode 10 is all about student voice! This episode explores ways readers feel motivated, set goals and experience the joy of finding a good book. The students share their experiences in and outside of school that have shaped them as readers, and offer some insights to keep in mind as we approach...

   Mar 23, 2019

   18m
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   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 9

   Today we hear about some creative ways to learn from the experts in our own building. This article from The Cult of Pedagogy helps explain the ins and outs of the job embedded learning that Beth and Jodee talk about in this episode(https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/pineapple-charts/). Listen and…

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   Jan 14, 2019

   15m
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   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 8

   Today we got to chat with Randy Lindquist and Adam Bayne about their vision for the literacy essentials and the importance of supporting building administrators and families. Well worth a listen!

   Jan 3, 2019

   11m
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   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 7

   We get to sit down with Megan Perrault and Amy Uptigrove to hear how the Essential practices are impacting General Eduction and Special Education teachers across Muskegon County. We will hear how Churchill Elementary is supporting teachers and all learners through this work, and get to hear about...

   Dec 20, 2018

   17m
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   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 6

   Every Child. Every Classroom. Every Day. This episode digs deep with Annie Willard, Theresa Augustyniak and Corinn Hower, as they share how students with multiple impairments (SXI)are not only engaging, but blossoming as they develop identities as readers and writers through the work in the...

   Dec 3, 2018

   21m
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   2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 5

   We left the mic running! After our last episode, we had time to catch up with Michelle and Elyse about the 10 essentials and the many ways they impact the learning happening in Muskegon County and across the state. It was too good to not share, and we hope you enjoy!

   Nov 11, 2018

   10m
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    2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 4

    Michelle Wahlberg and Elyse Benson share their experiences as coach and coachee. Highlighting the supportive nature of coaching, Michelle and Elyse offer their experiences, insights and mind shifts for consideration. Michelle is a Literacy Coach at the Muskegon ISD, and Elyse currently teaches...

    Nov 11, 2018

    17m
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    2 Nerds + 10 Essentials Episode 3

    Reflecting on ways the Essential Literacy Practices impact State-Wide initiatives, this episode shares experiences from Dr. Kyle Mayer, Associate Superintendent at the Ottawa Area ISD. Dr. Mayer's work with the Reading Now Network (RNN), the High Impact Leadership Grant (Western Michigan...

    Oct 22, 2018

    20m