We Do This Everyday!

***my microphone was on low… it’s not your hearing. I will get it right next time. I had the chance to spend some time talking with Chris David an IU8 Virtual Learning Specialist and Olivia Grugan from the World of Learning recently. It reminded me how important it is to make the time to have conversations with our peers and to vet our ideas. The conversations I have and have had with Chris have a...

What a pleasure to talk with Gwen Gaviola in this episode about using authentic resources in teaching a World Language. Gwen teaches Spanish at Ferndale School District and for us at the  World of Learning Institute. Using authentic resources is so important for us at the WOLInstitue and Gwen has brought so much knowledge that she shares with her colleagues. I was grateful to spend some time with...

We had an awesome retreat last week! Anita, Olivia, Lauren, and I were all in one room. As you can imagine there was some energy. Fueled by snacks and caffeinated beverages - we tackled some of the hard questions we toss around in our virtual space; how are we connecting to the learners? How are our teachers feeling? Are we providing the best support? One of the things I LOVE the most about our te...

Have you ever had a conversation with your colleagues that got you so excited about what you do? It was so much fun to talk with Olivia and Lauren in this episode about googling and academic integrity. It’s a hot topic! AND, I think a few great ideas about how we can take this much taboo topic - and make it an opportunity to think about how we can consider our role in creating opportunities to dis...

Hi WOL Friends! What a pleasure to talk with Ashley Hertzog and Courtney Bonino in this episode about Moving to Teaching Virtually - At IU8 and The World of Learning Institute .  Ash has been teaching with us for 4 years. Courtney, also a Spanish teacher, joined us this year. She came after 6 years of teaching at a brick-and-mortar school. They shared some great insights about the collaborative an...

Hi friends, What a pleasure to talk with Sarah Brambley and Brenda Calhoun in this episode about Innovation and STEM - at IU8. If you are from IU8 you know there is a lot going on!  If you like what you hear and read please hit that little heart icon!! If you need World Languages Schedule Classes for Next Year now! Shownotes and more….  We really connected on our mutual belief in providing high-qu...

Hi Friends! What a pleasure to talk with Janel Vancas and Olivia Grugan in this episode about Education Innovation - At IU8 and The World of Learning Institute. Listen in for more detail - and see our takeaways below.  Also, Janel was a recent recipient of the NAFEPA State Leadership Award! NAFEPA has a rich history of advocating for federal education programs in support of America's youth.  Addit...

Shownotes and more….  What a pleasure to talk with Michiyo Buckwalter and Lauren McMinn in episode number 4 of We Do This Everyday about what really connects learners to attend virtual live sessions.  Listen in to learn more about our teachers and how they engage learners virtually!! Lauren and Michiyo have learned over time that the content they teach is important, AND, more importantly, that tea...

Show Notes and More… What a pleasure to talk with Amy Brooks from Bald Eagle Area SD and Anita Young in this episode about the capacity of Middle School Life Skills students to learn Spanish. Listen in!! Amy and Anita believe in the capacity of all students to learn. Teaching all people has been a passion project for Anita - so when she met John Tobias and Tracy Boone from BEA - she knew her dream...

I had the pleasure of talking with Olivia and Ying-Fang in this episode about the use of an asynchronous Exit Card as a strategy to engage learners. I got really excited about sharing this strategy because when Olivia was meeting with Ying-Fang Jeffers it really got her excited. When she described it I had to know more! I think you will LOVE this episode. Here are a few key takeaways from our conv...

What I have learned from teaching with the World of Learning Last week I sat down with Melissa and Barb to ask them about their experience with virtual learning. Both Melissa and Barb are veteran teachers who have spent many years teaching World Languages in public schools. I met Melissa at an IU8 networking event and was immediately impressed with her passion for teaching and her excitement for l...