EduMagic Future Teacher Podcast

During today's episode, I chat with Rene DeCata we talk all things GTPA! During this episode, she shares her teaching story along with tips, strategies, edtech, and more to use when you tackle the GTPA. Although this episode is about the GTPA you can use the strategies listed below when it comes to collecting data in your classroom and how to organize it all! Also, the first student-teacher featur...

Hey EduMagicians, are you having trouble recording your EDTPA video portion? For some future teachers, this can be a point on contention. Friends, Swivl has you covered! Swivl is an amazing tool that you can use to record your lessons. It is a free (there is a paid option), and a user-friendly tool that will help you record with ease. Show notes: https://www.sfecich.com/post/make-the-recording-pro...

Well - you've asked for it and it's here! Today I have with me Kali Thompson she is going to share some tips and strategies to help your EDTPA experience go from meh to marvelous! During this conversation we answer the following questions: What is the EdTPA? Strategies to organize it and be successful How Nearpod can help you be successful with your EdTPA goals Head on over to www.sfecich.com/39 f...

During this interview, Dr. Greg Cottrell shares advice, techniques and specific questions that you can use to practice for your teaching interview! Head on over to www.sfecich.com/38 for a complete PDF of questions to check out. Grab a cup of coffee, paper, and pencil you are gonna be takin' some notes with this episode! Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the conversation beyond...

John shares about his teaching story, advice for new teachers and how to crush your teaching interview. He shares his opening question to all candidates and how to end your interview with a homerun! Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educators and teachers....

Today on the EduMagic Podcast I interview Grace Pinto and Rebecca Nicholls two future teachers studying at the California University of Pennsylvania. During our conversation, they share about the importance of being a leader in your own learning, how to take on leadership roles, and the role a leader plays in the classroom. Let's jump in! Show notes can be found here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/...

Prac-E a place for support and encouragement for new and future teachers! Supports and walks along the journey with new teachers in their first five years. Prac E also supports future and aspiring educators. Prac E shows the practical real-world and positive aspects of teaching. But, it isn't always a bed of roses. We strive to be authentic. Their content is real and relatable for new teachers. Sh...

During today's episode, I interview Chancela Key an elementary education major at IUSoutheast and soon to be graduate. She is passionate about trauma-informed teaching. We connected through her professor, Dr. Asim. During our interview, Chancela shares her faith, passion for trauma-informed teaching, her favorite teaching moment, and how to learn from your experiences. Show notes and links to reso...

As a special thank you to all of you I am sharing with you an audio version of the introduction to EduMagic Shine On read by my hubby, Josh Fecich. So, whether you are going over the river and through the woods or preparing a meal for friends, I hope that your day is full of blessings. To read more about EduMagic Shine On go to http://bit.ly/EduMagicShineOn Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want...

Hello edumagicians, welcome to episode 32 of the edumagic podcast. Let's jump into the tips for new teachers. Here we go, in no particular order! Take time for you, either stay late or go in early, never stop learning, and connect with your PLN. For a full list of links, show notes, and 3 bonus tips head on over to www.sfecich.com/32 Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the convers...

I interviewed a co-author of EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers, Katy Gibson. She shares her teaching story during this episode, advice, and tips for new teachers and recent December grads! Show notes and link to get up to date on launch day are here: https://www.sfecich.com/post/new-teachers-you-are-not-alone-featuring-katy-gibson Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the...

Today I'm here with Hannah Sansom a co-author of EduMagic Shine On: A Guide for New Teachers (coming out Nov 26!), teacher rockstar, former student, and fourth year, a third-grade teacher. During today's conversation, Hannah and I discuss going back to school and getting an advanced degree and balancing it all. She also shares advice for new teachers! Let's get to it! Show notes can be found here:...

I interview Hannah Turk co-author of EduMagic Shine On: A guide for new teachers releasing during the end of November. Hannah shares that she wanted to be a teacher who impacts others, and she did just that during her first year. Hannah Turk shares that she had a challenging first year of teaching she grew in her learning about herself and as a teacher. She had her ups and downs and three years la...

Erin Hall is a fourth-year English teacher who is rockin' it during her career. She shares about her teaching story and all about the Young Educator Society of Rhode Island, an organization in which she founded to support preservice teachers through year 10 educators. To find all the show notes and a bonus video check out https://www.sfecich.com/post/new-teachers-help-is-here Connect with Dr. Sam...

During this episode of the EduMagic podcast, I interview Emily Sattler, an online middle school teacher. Emily teaches 7th-grade history for a cyber school. She shares advice, strategies, and edtech tools that you need to add to your teacher tool belt today! She will share six tools and how she uses them in her classroom. 💡Be sure to check out www.sfecich.com/27 for seven more edtech resources! C...

Today's episode Amanda Reichert shares her list of 5 student teaching essentials! Let's dive in! 1. Teacher stuff 2. Online presence 3. Planning 4. Be a person 5. Professional development Head on over to www.sfecich.com/26 for Amanda's powerpoint and details about the giveaway! If you like what you heard share it with a friend! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do yo...

Most of you are in the flow of coursework, studying, and time management. A future teacher, Naomi Shrom-Kuc and I share ten strategies to help you be more productive while you get ready for midterms and beyond. These tips will help you stay sane and keep you organized from now until your holiday break! Check out www.sfecich.com/25 for a PDF detailing each tip and some go-to strategies to make them...

OK in my opinion, an Edcamp is a place where you go to learn, lead and repeat. Everyone needs to attend an edcamp! At the beginning of this episode, I share my experience with my first edcamp. Then I share 5 reasons why YOU need to attend an Edcamp. Check out the Edcamp Foundation site to find a variety of edcamps near you! Look to see if an edcamp is near your hometown that you can attend during...

During episode 23 I interview Jenn Giffen, a digital literacy consultant from Canada who shares about the power of being flexible during teaching and engaging in those teachable moments. Jenn is a Google Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Apple Teacher and co-host of #ShukesandGiff podcast. Jen is a believer that you have time to do anything you want – you just need to make time. Check out...

EduMagicans, channel your inner Barney Stinson and say "Challenge accepted!" You are just in time for the #PSTPLN challenge starting on Monday, Sept 23 and runs through Sept 27. The PSTPLN challenge is a five-day challenge organized by faculty from around the country. There is only one challenge to complete each day! Check out https://www.sfecich.com/post/pstpln-challenge-accepted for more details...

In this episode admins, teachers, and game-changers share advice to help student teachers rock it! Sit back and enjoy! Check out www.sfecich.com/21 for show notes, bonus tips, and how to get in touch with the guests. Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with me for more resources, inspiration, and support tailored to future educa...

Teachers, administrators, and other education stakeholders want to see what you have been learning, sharing, and doing in the classroom. One way to showcase all your edu-awesomeness is by creating a digital portfolio. Check out www.sfecich.com/20 for a checklist, show notes, and extras! Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the conversation beyond the podcast? You can connect with m...

Welcome to episode 19 of the EduMagic podcast where Dr. Sam shares advice from amazing educators, stakeholders, & administrators from around the country. This compilation is designed to highlight advice and tips to help you during your student teaching placement. Check out www.sfecich.com/19 to get in touch with contributors.  Connect with Dr. Sam Fecich  Do you want to continue the conversati...

Many of you are starting college in a few days, or maybe today is your first day back. I have 5 areas of habits that you can get into now to keep you being fabulous all fall long! They are (drumroll please): organization, note-taking, self-care, college life, and approaching coursework. Let's jump right in. For a complete list of all strategies, show notes, and bonus tips check out www.sfecich.com...

Someone once told me that student teaching is like a 14-week interview for that school or classroom. You need to be the best teacher you can be in this placement. Welcome to episode 17: First day of student teaching. Check out www.sfecich.com/17 you will find show notes, additional resources and a bonus pdf (10 must-haves for your student teacher bag!) During this episode, you will learn how to ge...