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Learner-Centered Spaces — 88 episodes
Pam Zetterval inspires learners
Steve Martinez encourages educators to think differently.
Amos Fodcuk says technology literacy breaks barriers
Katie Mead re-learned what education could be
Sierra Holtzheuser says value results in buy-in.
Tziri Lamm asks what we actually want students to know and do.
Arthur Chiaravalli grows beyond grading.
Tom Guskey never lets his expectations be limited by what he thought was possible.
Frank Shaw promotes change with teacher collaboration
Rosalia Tierno coaches with support, modeling, and resources
SL Rao designs better systems for learning
Elaine Roberts teaches AI as a tool.
Stephanie Dinnen and Peter Siner ask teachers what they need
Mark Erlenwein says to assign less and engage more
Joey Brewer values local history
Rob Baier and Chris Luzniak says we can teach math with debate
Toni Rose Deanon helps educators personalize learning
Eric Walters says teaching is real-world storytelling
Dana Goodier encourages educators to take care of themselves
Devon Houghton says trust must come first
Don Buckley reflects on "I like, I wish, what if..."
Todd Bloomer says assessment is a flashlight, not a hammer.
Joshua Stamper helps educators #teachbetter
Justin Orschlen & Ronnie Lathrop say small shifts can change the dynamic
Jessica Lander invites students' voices to the space
Mary Beth Hertz asks "are you a content consumer or creator?"
Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic on how teaching with graphs is practical
Al Lewis says education is a sandbox.
Angela Watson says staying regulated is the priority
Erik Francis says kids remember experiences, not stuff
Dr. Matt Panozzo says teachers are life-long learners
Allen Schagene says AI is a literacy
Johnny Chu says assessment can be authentic
Mandy Jansen makes connections in math
Ingrid Skousgard says assessment is a living organic thing.
Sarah Zerwin says to let the students drive their learning
Skip Tyler wants to #changethestory
Monte Syrie says grades get in the way
Silvia Aldana brings math to the community
Dr. John Spencer says to assess learning, not the product
Paul Emerich France says teaching can be sustainable
Cory Hafer says to have conversations with students about assessment
Ann Klotz says education is not only practical, but also deeply idealistic
Ari-Gerzon Kessler shares how to engage families in schools
Nelle Andrews discusses the many uses of formative assessment
Melody McAllister says to give students opportunities they want to participate in
Special episode: a student's perspective with Logan Miller and Kenley
Melissa Dean says to base assessment on assets.
Punam Saxena says parents are advocates for their children
Katie Martin says to let students defend their learning
Jacob Moore says power can flow back to the learner
Bonnie Nieves says a learner-centered teacher is in the mix.
Vanessa Vakharia says to be yourself and do math at the same time
Debbie Tannenbaum uses tech tools to offer choice and agency
Natalie Vardabasso says learner-centered spaces are healing
Dr. Katie Harrison says to always ask questions.
Dr. Matthew Rhoads says formative assessment informs personalized learning.
Special Episode: Starr discusses her new book "Student-Led Assessment"
Tim Needles says assessment is based on individual growth.
Batsheva Frankel says gives students a voice
Chelsea Rachiele says to teach students to reflect on their understanding
Dr. Chris Jochum says to just do one thing to make a big change
Dr. Matthew Woods says to plan backwards from clarity
Jamie Brown says student voice is amplified through leadership
Jennifer Gonzalez says academic safety is necessary for learner-centered spaces
Connie Hamilton says learning is a partnership
Special Episode: Crystal discusses her book "When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling"
Dr. Erin Beard says learning is structure and soul.
Nick Moskaluk says self-reflection is important in assessment.
Lainie Rowell says gratitude is foundational
Caitlin Krause says "wonder" means being less attached to one way of thinking.
Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce talk about making math moments
Lindsay Lyons believes the secret sauce is student voice
Ané Ebie-Mouton says to give students agency in their own learning
Cory Steiner suggests a "Portrait of a Learner."
Tyler Rablin says assess with check-ins
Charles Williams says assessment is feedback
Jesse Stommel says education is not cookie-cutter
Jay Percell says don't be afraid to "shake it up"
Angela Stockman says "Learner-Centered" rather than "Student-Centered"
Josh Eyler Discusses Learner-centered Higher Ed
Aaron Blackwelder Says Learning Is Messy
Ken O'Connor says feedback is the focus
Laura Robb discusses Voice and Choice
Lindsay Prendergast Talks About Trust
Rick Wormeli Emphasizes Student Feedback
Evan Robb says Grading ≠ Learning
Pilot with Starr, Emma, & Crystal