
Episode 34 - Seeing and Being Seen with Guest Mike Mohammad
11/29/22 • 31 min
Are you ready for Mo gratitude??? We Zoom in Mike Mohammad to explain the many ways he sees and hears from all of his learners so they feel known and valued. He builds relationships and activates learning in his science classroom!
Shoutouts to two women supporting him through a difficult time in his life and to a special education teacher who helped Mike make physics accessible to ALL learners!
About Our Guest:
Mike been a secondary science teacher for 22 years, 15 of those at Brookfield Central High School. At Central, he has taught General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In his classroom, he works to increase access, engagement, and expression for all learners by removing the barriers of legacy instructional practices. He is a Google Certified Teacher and Apple Educator and has been recognized by the Institute for Personalized Learning with their Trailblazer Award. He live in Brown Deer, WI with my wife. When not deep into his work, He is an avid movie buff and loves to cook.
Blog: mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com
Twitter: @Mo_physics
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!
You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount
Are you ready for Mo gratitude??? We Zoom in Mike Mohammad to explain the many ways he sees and hears from all of his learners so they feel known and valued. He builds relationships and activates learning in his science classroom!
Shoutouts to two women supporting him through a difficult time in his life and to a special education teacher who helped Mike make physics accessible to ALL learners!
About Our Guest:
Mike been a secondary science teacher for 22 years, 15 of those at Brookfield Central High School. At Central, he has taught General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In his classroom, he works to increase access, engagement, and expression for all learners by removing the barriers of legacy instructional practices. He is a Google Certified Teacher and Apple Educator and has been recognized by the Institute for Personalized Learning with their Trailblazer Award. He live in Brown Deer, WI with my wife. When not deep into his work, He is an avid movie buff and loves to cook.
Blog: mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com
Twitter: @Mo_physics
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!
You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount
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Episode 33 - Shining a Spotlight on the Greatness In Teaching and Learning With Guest Allie Beldin
It's time for an episode of Saved by the Beldin! Friends, Allie Beldin is a delightful educator and lifelong learner who is shining a spotlight on the greatness in kids, peers, and the world. Listen as Allie shares her ideas on gratitude in education as well as the thinking of her doctoral cohort members. A personal shoutout to her supportive husband, Daniel, a shoutout to the transformation leadership of Vicki Tarleton and lots of appreciation for the Augusta University doctoral program including Dr. Holt, Joann Denemark, Steve Jones, and Kimberly Gregory.
About Our Guest:
An instructional specialist for the Columbia County district passionate about teaching others how to implement instructional technology in the classroom to support teachers and students. Author of the educational technology blog, Saved By The Beldin, Allie Beldin is also currently a student in Augusta University’s Doctoral Program for Educational Innovation.
Website: savedbythebeldinhome.wordpress.com
Twitter: @alliebeldin
Instagram: @savedbythebeldin
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!
You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount
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Episode 35 - Designing Learning Using the Power of Emotions with Guest Allison Posey
It is a difficult needle to thread finding the perfect balance of neuroscience and instructional practices, but Allison Posey does this masterfully! With a deep understanding of the science of the brain as well as full appreciation for the art of learning, Allison helps us value our variability and the beautiful possibilities in our learning communities.
About Our Guest:
Allison Posey is a learning and brain expert, story teller, inclusive teaching expert, scientist and artist. She also loves nature and sunsets and being mom to two grown kiddos.
Website: allisonposey.com
Twitter: @AllisonAposey
Books: Engage the Brain: How to Design for Learning That Taps into the Power of Emotion and Unlearning: Changing Your Beliefs and Your Classroom with UDL
Video: "The Science of Love" - Modern Love - Voices on the Green
The Article We Co-Wrote: The Scientific Case for Cultivating Grateful Learning Communities
About Lainie:
Lainie Rowell is an educator, international consultant, podcaster, and TEDx speaker. She is the lead author of Evolving Learner and a contributing author of Because of a Teacher. Her latest book, Evolving with Gratitude, was just released. An experienced teacher and district leader, her expertise includes learner-driven design, community building, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.
Twitter - @LainieRowell
Instagram - @LainieRowell
Evolving with Gratitude, the book, is now available! Purchase here!
You can also get bulk orders for your staff (10 copies or more) at a discounted price! Just fill out the form linked below and someone will get back to you ASAP! bit.ly/ewgbulkdiscount
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