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When Kids Lead with Todd Nesloney

When Kids Lead with Todd Nesloney

On this episode of Tackling Tech, Tierra Leustig interviews Todd Nesloney about leadership and his newest book, When Kids Lead. Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA)...

What is Brain-Based Learning

What is Brain-Based Learning

One of the most important parts of teaching is knowing how students learn. Many studies have been conducted researching the brain to understand how k-12 students - and humans in general - learn best. In a recent conversation with educational consultant, Dr. Marcia...

How to Leverage Brain-Based Learning in Your Instructional Strategies

How to Leverage Brain-Based Learning in Your Instructional Strategies

On this episode of Tackling Tech Podcast, powered by Dyknow, Brett McGrath talks with Dr. Marcia Tate, bestselling author of Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies to Engage the Brain. These brain-based strategies include drawing, discussion,...

Flipped Classroom: A Blended Learning Model that Works

Flipped Classroom: A Blended Learning Model that Works

Blended learning has taken the educational world by storm over the past six months due to the onset of distance learning. This emerging style of learning incorporates the use of technology in the classroom to enhance the learning experience for the student. A flipped...

How Texas Schools are Planning to go Back to School in August

How Texas Schools are Planning to go Back to School in August

As the fall semester approaches, K-12 schools have begun to announce their tentative plans for back to school in August while we are still experiencing a global pandemic. Brainstorming and planning for this fall semester began when COVID-19 sent schools into a state...

3 Proven Ways to Create Virtual Professional Development Courses

3 Proven Ways to Create Virtual Professional Development Courses

Professional development is how educators learn, grow, and get inspired throughout their careers. Many districts required ongoing professional development for teachers and staff to ensure continuous growth and to stay in touch with the advances of technology in...