Ditch That Textbook Podcast :: Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod

Ditch That Textbook Podcast :: Education, teaching, edtech :: #DitchPod

Author: Ditch That Textbook Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever feel like your classroom materials are holding you and your students back from more meaningful, engaging learning? That’s the conversation at the heart of the Ditch That Textbook Podcast. Hosts Matt Miller and Karly Moura, from Ditch That Textbook, don’t just talk about theory-they dive into the practical, often messy work of reimagining education. Each episode feels like a planning session with colleagues who get it, focusing on how to leverage technology, spark creativity, and foster innovation in ways that genuinely connect with learners. You’ll hear real classroom stories, straightforward tech tips that won’t make your head spin, and honest discussions about moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. This podcast is built for educators who are tired of the status quo and are looking for actionable ideas to make their teaching more dynamic and less reliant on prescribed resources. It’s about building confidence to try new things and designing experiences that stick with students long after the lesson ends. Tune in for a regular dose of inspiration that you can actually use tomorrow, all centered on the empowering idea that the best learning often happens when you look beyond the book.
Episodes
107: Keyboard shortcuts to save you time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:12
Minute by minute, you can buy back time for what matters most with keyboard shortcuts. In this episode, I share some of my favorites that you can use to make yourself more efficient!
106: How does storytelling fit in your lesson? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:45
There's a story in everything. Our brains are wired for story. How can we incorporate elements of storytelling into teaching and learning?
105: How to "mixtape" your curriculum, 80's style! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:07
We used to use cassette tapes to record our favorite songs on "mixtapes" that we'd listen to over and over again. (At least I did.) Instructional coach Stephanie DeMichele suggests that we "mixtape" our instruction! She…
104: Repetition suppression: The case for novelty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:19
Drive the same route to school for a while and you'll do it on autopilot. Why? It's easier on your brain that way. It can ignore what it's doing. That's "repetition suppression": you ignore what you do repeatedly. This i…
103: FREE Ditch Summit presentations. Hurry! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:59
Until Sept. 21, 2018, eight FANTASTIC video presentations are available at DitchSummit.com! You'll get practical ideas and inspiration from all of the presenters. But don't worry if you miss it. There's a Ditch That Text…
102: The power of the pause [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:39
When we're teaching or presenting, we get in a state of speaking flow. The ideas are coming and we're spitting them out. But many times, we're moving faster than our listeners can process. A pause is a breath of fresh ai…
101: Some focus in the middle of digital distractions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:18
Students get bombarded by media and messaging all day long. Cell phones. Social media. Videos. And the communication that comes through all of them. How can they maintain a balance and live their best lives? Michigan edu…
100: Lessons from 100 podcast episodes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:32
Wow, 100 episodes! It's been a fun learning experience for me, and I hope it has been for you. I do a little reflection on the creation of this podcast and share three things I've learned from having created it. THANK YO…
099: Google Classroom: Differentiate like a NINJA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:14
Google Classroom lets teachers customize their students' learning experiences. But what are the best ways to do that? Michigan teacher Jacqueline Pora (@lasenorapora) shares several clever Google Classroom differentiatio…
098: Solid gold lesson planning ideas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:49
Good teaching practices should be at the heart of what we do, and it's definitely at the heart of the HyperDocs framework. Sean Fahey (@SEANJFAHEY) and Karly Moura (@KarlyMoura) took that powerful framework and shared ex…

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