Brave New Teaching: A Podcast for High School and Middle School Teachers

Do you enjoy assigning projects in your class, but have found that small group projects come with a whole new set of challenges? Whole-class projects may be your answer. Our guest today, Danielle Hicks, has found great success with whole-class engagement projects and is here to share about her experience.If the thought of one big giant project brings immediate overwhelm, stick with us. Sometimes veering away from traditional approaches is exactly what we need to spark creativity and collaboration among our students! In this episode you’ll hear how this type of group learning is also personalized, the results Danielle has seen from whole-class projects, and how you can get started.Resources:Join Happy Hour!Danielle’s blogDanielle’s website Danielle’s Podcast: Anti-Burnout for English TeachersCurriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode191"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Do you struggle to find a solution for unproductive student work time? We hear you, and we’re here to help with a new lesson plan rescue episode! When our precious class time is not spent the way we hope for, it throws everything off balance like our planning, grading, and student progress…which is enough to drive you crazy! There’s no one hack to combat this, but instead, we’ve discovered the need for a mindset shift.Today we’re discussing why we need to be meeting students where they are, effective grading and assignment management, and practical classroom strategies for long-term projects. We’ll share how you can structure your work time for student success and chunk the curriculum into manageable pieces!Resources:Join Happy Hour!Check out our Master Classes in the Brave New Teaching ShopC.A.F.E. Mode resourcesEpisode 163, Joyful Teaching & Learning: An Interview with Dr. Deonna SmithEpisode 113, Relationships and Behavior (Interview with Dr. Deonna Smith): Classroom Management Series Part 3Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode190 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

When AI first came on the scene in a big way, there was a lot of panic. In the world of education, there were (and still are!) concerns about how it could make cheating easier for students. However, we all know it’s here to stay and we’ve learned that there are lots of positive ways that AI is changing the classroom.Today we’re sharing four ways that you can use AI for good in the ELA classroom. It’s really exciting to think about all the ways AI can be used to better engage students, have some fun, and be creative. Instead of avoiding these tools, let’s embrace them and leverage them to empower our students!We hope this episode gives you some ideas for new ways to use AI in your secondary classroom! Do you have a favorite way to use AI? Let us know on Instagram @bravenewteaching.com!Resources:Free 30-day Audible trialJoin Happy Hour!Canva AI image resultsRiffusion: Amanda’s BNT SampleChatGPTRiffusionCharacter.aiCurriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.SHOW NOTES: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode189"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Do you batch anything in your life? Some people like to batch their meal prep or batch laundry duties. We’re big fans of batching here at Brave New Teaching, and that includes batch planning!Not only can batch planning save you time, but it can also keep you organized and better prepared for what’s to come in your teaching. Today we’re sharing all about what batch planning is, why it’s such a game-changer, and what it looks like in action for us, specifically when it comes to batch planning formative assessments like Sesame Street Quizzes.If you aren’t already a member of Happy Hour, come on over and join us! When you join, you’ll gain access to so many great resources like the Google Calendar Template and Trello Templates that we mention in this episode.Resources:TrelloHappy HourCurriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Show Notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode188 "Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’re spending 5 minutes a day for 5 days getting the rest of this year all planned out - it's going to feel SO GOOD when this is done!!Join us to plan the rest of your school year, from now, January of 2024, through the last day of school.In just 25 minutes, take your existing curriculum calendar from blank pages to organized and ready in just 5 minutes a day, and you’ll be able to see the forest through the trees.We are be working right alongside you here on the podcast with step-by-step tutorial mini episodes, and on social media with demo videos so you can see every step in action!CREATE YOUR OWN PEACE OF MIND TO FINISH THE YEAR STRONG, FEELING EFFECTIVE IN YOUR TEACHING, AND WITH A SEMBLANCE OF THAT ELUSIVE WORK-LIFE BALANCE ALL THE COOL KIDS ARE TALKING ABOUT.We can’t wait to work with you - sign up now and grab your workbook to join in on the full experience. This challenge is only happening for a limited time, so jump on it now!REGISTER FOR THE 5-DAY CHALLENGEDownload your Challenge WorkbookJoin Happy Hour for EXTRA Bonuses!"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We’re teachers, and this is a teaching podcast, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have interests beyond the world of education! We want to be a consistent reminder to you that as much as we love nerding out over curriculum, and as much as we love what we do, teaching can’t be the only thing we do.We talked about setting intentions inside episode 185 and shared a free Intention Journal that you can download. Setting intentions is going to help gently push you to think about, and follow through with, things that will help you grow in your personal and professional life.Today’s episode is a continuation of our effort to pull you out of the curriculum for a few moments and just be people! We’re sharing some of our current favorite things with you including items that help with our health, books, travel planning, cooking, and more. What are some of your favorite things during this season of life? Share with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching!Links to all of our favorite things are in the show notes: https://www.bravenewteaching.com/home/episode187 Resources:Backwards Plan with BNTFree Intention JournalFree 30-day Audible trialJoin Happy Hour!Amanda’s Amazon StorefrontMarie’s Amazon StorefrontJoin Curriculum RehabConnect with us on Instagram @bravenewteachingFollow Marie on Instagram: @thecaffeinatedclassFollow Amanda on Instagram: @mudandinkteachingLet us know what you think! Leave a review onApple Podcasts"Send us a message - please include your contact information so we can chat soon!"Get your FREE Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gateway lesson: shop.bravenewteaching.com/cloudyCheck out Curriculum Rehab here!Support the show📚 BNT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & RESOURCES 👩‍💻 Join Happy Hour! Curriculum Rehab Down with the Reading Quiz Shop the BNT Resource Library Connect with us on Instagram @bravenewteaching Subscribe to our YouTube Channel