TeacherGoals Podcast

In this episode of the TeacherGoals Podcast, Erica Terry engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sabba Quidwai, an expert in education technology and design thinking. Together, they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and design thinking in the context of education, shedding light on innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Sabba Quidwai introduces the concept of design thinking as both a method and a mindset, providing step-by-step guidelines for approaching unfamiliar challenges and fostering creative confidence.
Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the role of empathy in design thinking and illustrates this concept with a captivating example of how design thinking can transform the way students engage with a book, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and communication skills.
The conversation dives into the integration of chat-based AI like ChatGPT, in design thinking. Sabba Quidwai discusses how AI tools can serve as thought partners for educators, helping them generate ideas, prompts, and solutions. She highlights the benefits of leveraging AI to free up mental space for teachers to focus on implementing engaging strategies and tailoring learning experiences to their students' interests and strengths.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening conversation that explores the dynamic synergy between AI and design thinking in education. Tune in now to join Erica Terry and Sabba Quidwai in their insightful discussion on the transformative power of AI and design thinking in education.

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Sabba Quidwai? Visit her website or follow her on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com for co-teaching and tips to use your classroom experience to become an author.

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Welcome to Episode 42 of the Teacher Goals podcast, where we're about to embark on a tech-tastic adventure in the realm of social studies! Join us as we dive into the world of edtech with Adam Juarez.

Join us as we explore Adam's groundbreaking strategies for injecting creativity into the social studies classroom. From banishing the textbook monotony to jazzing up lessons with Canva, Adam's got all the tricks up his sleeve. We'll uncover his secret weapon, "The Power of the Stop Sign," a game-changer that will revolutionize the way you provide feedback and engage your students. It's time to say goodbye to boring lectures and hello to personalized learning that leaves a lasting impact!

​​But wait, there's more! Adam will show you how to unleash the true power of Canva, the ultimate creativity tool for educators. Discover how to empower your students as content creators, not just passive consumers, and witness their creativity soar to new heights.

So grab your earbuds and join us for a laughter-filled episode where social studies meets tech wizardry. This one is sure to be a hit with history buffs and gadget gurus alike. Get ready to sprinkle some digital magic into your classroom!

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Adam Juarez? Visit his website or follow him on Twitter

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com for co-teaching and tips to use your classroom experience to become an author.

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Have you ever wondered how to eliminate punishment and build a culture of responsible students and independent learners? In this week's episode, Brad Weinstein shares how schools can incorporate a restorative and social-emotional approach in the classroom to enhance communication and collaboration. He stresses why restorative practices are vital to change students' behaviors and transform them into productive citizens, accountable for their actions. Let's dive in!

Brad founded TeacherGoals in 2014 as a way to give educators inspiration and laughter to help them find joy in their jobs. Brad is a co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline: 9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice. Brad is passionate about fostering equitable teaching and learning practices that help all students succeed.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:46] Opening Segment

• Brad shares his background and work

• Founder of TeacherGoals

• How to use a social-emotional and restorative approach to school discipline

• Why he decided to write Hacking School Discipline

[07:47 - 14:07] Implementing a Restorative and Social-Emotional Approach

• Why restorative practices can help reduce conflict and improve relationships

• What schools should implement before resorting to antiquated disciplinary measures

[14:08 - 20:18] Holding Kids Accountable

• Consequences for kids' actions need to be positive and meaningful to them

• Make sure that your classroom culture is inclusive and representative of all students

[20:19 - 26:33] How to Give Fair Consequences

• The classroom environment should be proactive to create fair and clear expectations

• Why teachers should never make public students' consequences

• What teachers should do to avoid future conflict with students

[26:34 - 33:20] How to Implement Restorative Practices in School

• Teachers need to be willing to try multiple methods before finding one that works

• Challenges educators face when implementing restorative practices

[33:21- 39:20] Closing Segment
• How to start incorporating restorative practices

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Brad? Follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/ to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!

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Is there a formula that you can implement to help teachers deal with their emotions? In this episode, Elena Aguilar points out how to be a successful coach for teachers, deal with your own emotions & what resources you can use to grow as a teacher. She provides specific strategies for incorporating emotions into coaching and shares her thoughts on the importance of listening compassionately as well as providing support to educators throughout their careers. Tune in and discover how to incorporate the Art of Coaching Emotions!

Elena Aguilar is a writer, leader, teacher, coach, and podcaster. She is the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting and the author of seven highly acclaimed books including The Art of Coaching, (2013) Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators (2018), Coaching for Equity (2020), and The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development (2022).

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:59] Opening Segment

• Elena shares her background and work

• How The Art of Coaching was created

• How coaching can help educators deal with emotions and increase their success in the classroom

• The formula for coaching

[08:00 - 14:47] The Art of Coaching

• How Elena defines coaching is professional development that helps people learn and grow

• What is transformational coaching?

• Why listening is one of the most important aspects of coaching

[14:48 - 21:02] How to Coach Emotions: ACE

• How to identify and accept your emotions, which can help them to feel more in control

• Elena breaks down The ACE framework

• How coaching can help people to feel more in control of their emotions

[21:03 - 27:46] Tips for Overcoming Challenges

• What can help you to coach emotions in a high-level overview

• The biggest challenge when you coach your emotions

• Bring your best self to the transformational coaching journey

[27:47 - 31:35] Closing Segment

• How to connect with yourself & become more self-aware

Let’s Connect!
Connect with Elena on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn. Go to Bright Morning Team,
You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram or check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com/.

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Are you looking for ways to really help your students to overcome challenges, build resiliency, and grow confidence? In today's episode, the author of I Can Achieve Anything, MoNique Waters shares how teachers can build student confidence by implementing positive affirmations into their classroom routine. She highlights why teachers should take care of themselves to be the best advocates for their students. MoNique shows how positive affirmations can help build students' confidence and self-esteem, as well as create strong relationships with them that will motivate them to achieve success. You don't want to miss this thought-provoking episode!

MoNique is extremely passionate about teaching and believes that her classroom learning environment should be fun, engaging, promote growth, and she has a love for learning. She strongly believes that building relationships is the foundation of a successful classroom where students feel seen and heard. With her high energy and enthusiasm for teaching, she captivates not only her students but the attention of all those watching.

Key Highlights:

[00:00 - 04:36] Opening Segment

• Check out I Can Achieve Anything

• The power of positive affirmations in the classroom

• MoNique shares her experience using affirmations to improve relationships with students in her kindergarten class

• How affirmations can be used in the classroom to foster a more connected and empowered school community

[04:37 - 15:58] How to Use Positive Affirmations in the Classroom

• How to build strong student relationships by spending time building up their confidence

• The importance of social and emotional learning and implementing strategies to increase self-esteem and confidence in students

• The way the brain works when we have good thoughts

[15:59 - 23:16] Daily Positive Affirmations for Teachers

• Challenges teachers face when trying to build student confidence

• Start with yourself by taking care of yourself and spending time with family and friends

• Summer break is a great time to start with yourself and do things for your students

• How daily affirmations can be a great way to build self-esteem and confidence in students

[23:17 - 24:07] Closing Segment

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with MoNique? Follow her on Instagram, and Youtube. Head to It's MoNique's World, and help other educators step outside of their comfort zones and do things they never would have imagined doing!

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out the Healthy Wealthy Educators website to learn more about different strategies to achieve your career and lifestyle goals!

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the Facebook group