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Pivot Inspire Elevate

by Jenn and Tiffany

Our mission is to help educators perfect their craft,inspire their students,engage their learners,and share their experiences elevating others to do the same.Never stop growing. Never stop learning. Never stop sharing.

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Episodes

  1. Don't Just Tap It, Craft It: Tech as Your Ultimate Tool

    Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, Tiffany and Jennifer tackle one of the hottest topics in education today: meaningful tech integration. Matt from the Ditch that Textbook blog inspired our conversation around his blog post addressing the topic of how educators decide when to use technology in...

  2. Why I’m Currently Working at 2% Battery and I Don’t Want to Meditate

    Ever tried fixing burnout with a bubble bath, a scented candle, and the sheer power of denial? Yeah… how’s that working out? In this episode, we gently (okay, aggressively) side-eye the idea that teacher burnout is just about being “too busy” or “not doing enough self-care.” Turns out, the real...

  3. You’re Brilliant, Now Get Back to Work

    Ever watched a student give up on a challenging task and wondered how to push them without losing their trust? In this episode of Pivot, Inspire, Elevate, we’re diving into Warm Demander Pedagogy, the framework for teachers who want to be a supportive safety net while simultaneously pushing...

  4. The Participation Shift from Managing Behavior to Cultivating Thought

    In this episode of PIE, we move past traditional discipline to explore how actively managing engagement can transform your culture. Discover how monitoring your intentional planning is the secret to sparking divergent thought. Tune in to stop just managing a room and start teaching every student…

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  5. Class Dismissed (The Myths, Not the Kids)

    Welcome to the Class Dismissed episode, the only place where we tell you that your dream of being the "cool teacher" from a 90s movie might actually be a pedagogical nightmare. Here is what we are debunking in this episode: The "Innovation" Intervention: The "Fun" Trap The "Cringe" Factor: The "I...

  6. Holiday Havoc: Navigating School Stress & Nurturing Engagement

    The "most wonderful time of the year" often feels like the most overwhelming, for both teachers and students alike. The excitement (and stress) is high, attention spans are short, and the pressure to keep up is real. How can we survive the pre-break chaos without losing our minds or our students'...

  7. Engage, Not Entertain: Unlocking Whole-Class Participation

    Are your students passively "sitting and getting," waiting to be entertained? Are you tired of silence, minimal effort, or students who check out when the "show" is over? Many teachers struggle to get everyone participating, often confusing engagement with entertainment. It's time to change the...

  8. Another Hour You Won't Get Back and You Won't Want To!

    In this episode, we’re diving into the many ways educators can keep learning long after the school day ends. From podcasts that spark new ideas to professional development sessions that build skills, webinars that connect experts across the globe, book studies that inspire reflection, and...

  9. Summer is Over and My Patience is Too

    A new school year brings a new cycle of challenges, but you are not alone in facing them. Inspired by the work of Ellen Moir, we are exploring the first crucial phase: Anticipation, every teacher goes through. Whether you are first year teacher or a seasoned veteran understanding this annual…

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  10. Deepening Understanding

    In this episode, Tiffany and Jennifer share a couple of methods to deepen student understanding. They share an Eduprotocol called Cyber Sandwich. To learn more about Eduprotocols, go to this link: https://www.eduprotocols.com/. Be sure to check out our other resources at bit.ly/TheTechLounge.

  11. Teacher Hot Buttons

    This episode is a little different than previous. This time of year our hot buttons seem hotter! Please listen to Jennifer and Tiffany laugh about some hot buttons. If you make it to the end, there are strategies for dealing with our hot buttons. Find more resources at The Tech Lounge.

  12. Overcoming the Pitfalls of Collaboration

    In this episode, we discuss some pitfalls to collaboration. John Spencer's post ( ⁠https://spencereducation.com/group-collaboration-next-level/) inspired us to discuss some of the solutions that resinated with us. Check out our other resources at bit.ly/TheTechLounge

  13. You Cannot Stay Dry in a Flood

    In this episode we discuss a book we are reading by Gretchen Bridgers. Always a Lesson: Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success We briefly discuss the first brick in the Teacher Success Pathway. Check out our other resources at bit.ly/TheTechLounge.

  14. Routines to Engage

    In this episode, Tiffany and Jennifer discuss some examples of educational routines that will help with automatization and student engagement. The two examples are EduProtocols. Learn more about EduProtocols at https://www.eduprotocols.com/. Check out our other resources at bit.ly/TheTechLounge

  15. Automatize Teacher Tasks

    Have you heard of the phases a first year teacher goes through? If not, you can read an article from New Teacher Center. We discuss a little about the phases and share some ways to automatize some tasks so that you can get through the beginning of the year a little easier. Looking for more...

  16. Ending the Year Thinking About the Beginning of Next

    This podcast is dedicated to helping you Pivot instruction, Inspire others and elevate our profession.

  17. Educator Bandwidth and Wellness

    This episode isn't another list of self-care strategies. This is real talk about being brain-tired, exhausted, and disengaged. A monthly massage and daily meditation aren't the answers to low bandwidth. Listen in and find out more. You can also refer to Educator Bandwidth and take this bandwidth...

  18. AI - The One With Guests

    Join Tiffany, Jennifer, Christina, and Lisa as we explore all things surrounding ai in education.

  19. AI For Teachers

    This episode is an introduction to two AI tools that teachers can use to help save them time! Question Well and Magic School are the two AI tools discussed. https://www.questionwell.org/ https://www.magicschool.ai/

  20. Math Tech Slam

    In this episode, we share some virtual math manipulative resources available via a browser and some via an app. Links to share: Math Learning Center apps (app launcher ) didax tools Collaborative whiteboard - recognized handwriting to change to equations Eureka tools on Embarc Mathigon Polypad...

  21. Eduprotocols

    In this episode we share some Eduprotocols that you may want to try in your classroom. Eduprotocols are powerful and easy to implement routines that work across curricular areas and allow students to synthesize content. Here are some helpful links to dig a little deeper into the protocols we...

  22. Google Forms: Not Just for Surveys

    Forms is not just for surveys. Jennifer and Tiffany give examples of using forms in creative and efficient ways. Take a look at our other resources at bit.ly/TheTechLounge

  23. GoodNotes

    This episode discusses ways to use the Goodnotes app in the classroom. We talk about ways to keep students engaged in our lessons while utilizing this tool.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Our mission is to help educators perfect their craft,inspire their students,engage their learners,and share their experiences elevating others to do the same.Never stop growing. Never stop learning. Never stop sharing.

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Jenn and Tiffany

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