063: Making Learning Awesome with Nerdy Teacher

PODCAST OVERVIEW

In this episode I was so lucky to have a chance to have a conversation with the Nerdy Teacher. This guy is leading by example of what it takes to have success in the classroom by keeping it real and doing what is best for kids. Check out all the info below to learn more as we dive into a great conversation about learning.

Episode can be found here https://simplecast.com/s/94956c86

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Topics We Explore

  1. How did Nerdy Teacher go from a language arts teacher to a creator and operator of a makerspace?
  2. If we don’t show students the possibilities, then they won’t know what they don’t know. Maker mentality brings exposure to the opportunities of learning.
  3. How do you weave the elements of a culture for a successful makerspace.
  4. Everything starts with relationships when it comes to the classroom and making.
  5. The importance of classroom experience and why I apologized to my students in my first years of teaching.
  6. What are the first steps for an educator to actually begin to implement the change needed for learning in our classrooms?
  7. What are the tools Nerdy Teacher has in his teacher utlility belt?


Show Notes & Quotes

  • Old school web publishiing(anyone remember these?)
  • Adapt the sign outside of the classroom of “What I Am Reading” to a maker sign of “What I Am Making”

WhereTo Find Nerdy Teacher

http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/

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Book 1: Your Starter Guide to Makerspaces

Book 2: The Maker Mentality

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