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Welcome to the Catholic Teacher’s Lounge – the only podcast by Catholic school teachers, for Catholic school teachers! Each episode of Catholic Teacher’s Lounge features ideas for your classroom that we gather from all over the country.
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Both And (opens the original)
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Today in the lounge, Jill and Colleen talk about approaches to lesson, unit, and course design. What’s better–following curriculum chronologically or thematically? How do we focus on standards AND make sure lessons are hitting if a way that ensures student connection? Stop in the lounge for a theoretical conversation and agreeable conclusion.
The Debrief (opens the original)
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What’s a great way to assess whether a lesson went well? Ask the kids! In this episode Jill shares an idea used by the Detroit Catholic Microschools that can be applicable across the board with any class, age, or subject area. Join us in the lounge for a practical and fun conversation on how and why to use a classroom debrief.
Playing Favorites (opens the original)
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Do you remember the first time you got to choose your own book, topic, or partner for a project? We do! In this episode, Jill and Colleen explore how personal experiences and core memories can make for the most memorable and high quality work in the classroom. Take a trip down memory lane and get inspired to take voice and choice to the next level.
What’s Good (opens the original)
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Jill and Colleen welcome guest Will Dennis into the lounge for a conversation on creating the best conditions for learning. Will’s insights, based on his time teaching Theology and teaching and studying improv, have led him to conlcude that all good learning begins with connection. Creating the conditions for connection, sharing, and growth are essential at every age, grade, and activity. Be inspired as Jill, Colleen, and Will talk about the common aspects of all human beings that make connectio
The Ultimate Collab (opens the original)
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What happens when ISTE, Google, and NCEA team up to train educators? A whole lot of innovation! Join Jill, Colleen, and special guest Dr. Karl Ochsner for an overview of an amazing nationwide collaboration of innovative teachers & leaders who are learning about and influencing STEM education and technology use to shae in their schools as well as providing PD for you. It’s not about screen time–it’s about quality tools and purpose!
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