In this episode, I welcome back Miriam Plotinsky, instructional specialist and fellow ASCD author, to the podcast for a chat about how small changes in teaching practices can lead to significant improvements in the classroom. You’ll also hear practical tips from her new book Small but Mighty on incorporating movement, using EdTech thoughtfully, and how school leaders can support teachers in making incremental changes. If you want to transform your teaching through tiny habits while leveraging existing resources, this episode has you covered!
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Tips for Tiny Habits
- Small, incremental changes in daily teaching routines can lead to a big impact.
- Technology tools should be introduced thoughtfully.
- Incorporating movement and encouraging physical activity can re-engage students.
- School leaders should prioritize listening to teachers’ needs and leverage in-house resources.
SPONSORED BY THE THE BLOG AT CLASSTECHTIPS.COM
This episode is sponsored by the blog at ClassTechTips.com – If you’re looking for wintertime activities or ways to make connections between the season and what you’re teaching, then head over to the blog page of ClassTechTips.com. You’ll find a search bar where you can type in keywords like winter, Thanksgiving, or bulletin board ideas, you name it. So head over to ClassTechTips.com/blog and use the search bar to find over 1,000 blog posts and podcast episodes full of ideas to try. Check it out here >>
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Learn more at Miriam Plotinsky’s website
- Connect with Miriam Plotinsky on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, & Facebook
- Gamma (AI-powered presentation maker)
- Brief: Make a Bigger Impact by Saying Less (Book by Joseph McCormack)
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones (Book by James Clear)
- The Compound Effect: Multiply Your Success One Simple Step at a Time (Book by Darren Hardy)
- Become a “Hover-Free” Teacher with Choice-Based Instruction with Miriam R. Plotinsky (Podcast Episode)
- Using EdTech for Calm, Coping, and Creativity with Lisa Johnson (Podcast Episode)
- 12 Summer Books for Teachers (Blog Post)
- 8 Strategies to Level Up Your Brain Breaks (Podcast Episode)
Books by Miriam Plotinsky
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