Transforming Learning by CBD

Transforming Learning by CBD

Author: Communications by Design Language: English Episodes: 90
Behind every great classroom is a teacher navigating an ever-changing landscape of tools, theories, and student needs. Transforming Learning by CBD comes directly from the instructional and technology integration coaches at Communications by Design, an education technology consulting company. This isn't a series of abstract lectures; it's a practical dialogue rooted in the daily work of transforming teaching and learning. Each episode feels like a conversation with a trusted colleague, offering tangible strategies and thoughtful perspectives on integrating technology meaningfully into curriculum. The hosts draw from their direct experience supporting educators, discussing what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt. Tuning into this podcast provides a sense of partnership, focusing on actionable ideas that can be applied right away. It's for educators seeking to refresh their approach and find sustainable ways to enhance student engagement and outcomes. The entire series is built on a foundation of real-world coaching, making it a reliable resource for anyone committed to the craft of education.
Episodes
020: Your Mess is Your Message project with Leah Sajdak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
Leah Sajdak teaches ELA at Sparta Middle School. Leah shares a project geared toward fostering empathy in deeper and more meaningful ways with her students, a project that has implications for a lot of subject areas and…
019: Mystery Hangouts w/ Jim Bowering and Kristen Vallimont [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:14
Jim and Kristen teach 5th grade in Grand Blanc Community Schools. Both tried Mystery Hangouts for the first time this year and found the experience not only worthwhile but worth repeating! Listen to their experiences as…
018: The Transforming Learning Journey with Renne Wyman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:01
Renne Wyman teaches special education at Sparta High School. Over the course of her conversation with Elaine, she shares countless strategies and resources to leverage technology in Special Education, but greater still i…
017: Flexible Seating (not just bean bags) w/ Katie Nethaway [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:11
Katie Nethaway teaches 3rd grade at Laingsburg Elementary and is diving deep into the world of student-centered learning, starting with the furniture and seating in her room. If you have considered flexible seating in an…
016: Collaboration Beyond the Classroom w/ Lindsay & Valerie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:31
Lindsay and Valerie are Grand Blanc Community Schools teachers who found immense value in cross-building collaboration. Listen as Pete and Elaine ask about how Lindsay's 8th graders and Valerie's 11th graders connected i…
015: CBD Team Idea Slam: Rewordify, Google Sites, and more! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
In this episode, the CBD team of instructional coaches (minus Elaine who was not able to attend) get together to share interesting technology tools and strategies that we have recently encountered during our time working…
014: Discussing Education with Tracy Horodyski, 2016-17 MTOY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:02
In a change of pace from our previous episodes, episode 14 is a more extended conversation with the 2016-17 Michigan Teacher of the Year, Tracy Horodyski. During the conversation, we discuss her experiences as TOY as wel…
013: A Student Feedback Strategy with Meggin Verduzco [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:13
Meggin Verduzco shares a simple but powerful feedback strategy that both creates opportunity for students to receive more feedback on their work and fosters much-needed communication and digital interaction skills. We di…
012: How 1st Graders Change the World with Jaci Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:54
Jaci Jackson teaches 1st grade at Lakes Elementary in Rockford, MI. Her background includes both suburban and urban school districts, and whatever the student population, she has found great success in fostering and grow…
011: Pocket Poetry with Rebecca Hubbard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:17
Rebecca Hubbard teaches middle and high school English and Creative Writing at Frankfort High School. Together with several of her students, she describes the Pocket Poetry idea they developed to bring life to poetry in…