In this episode, Mike and Nita Creekmore, authors of the new ASCD book Every Connection Matters, join to discuss the influence of digital communication on relationship building within the classroom. You’ll also hear insights into crafting meaningful relationships across virtual and in-person settings, along with practical tips for fostering connections. Tune in to explore the significance of maintaining a balance in communication methods for both students and teachers!
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Relationship Building Tips
- Connect meaningfully by engaging in brief check-ins with colleagues.
- Provide communication choices, like face-to-face or digital communication.
- Balance tech use by maintaining an equilibrium between digital and face-to-face interactions.
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Follow Mike & Nita Creekmore on Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube
- Connect with Nita Creekmore on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, or send her an email
- Find Every Connection Matters: How to Build, Maintain, and Restore Relationships Inside the Classroom and Out on ASCD & Amazon
- Bright Morning Consulting
- 9 Classroom Management Tips for Blended Learning (Blog Post)
- A New Era of Classroom Communication (Podcast Episode)
- How Schools Can Improve Classroom Communication (Blog Post)
- Social Emotional Learning in the Digital World with Krista Leh (Podcast Episode)
- How to Give Students Choice in an Inclusive Classroom (Blog Post)
