Last week we peeled back the curtain to talk shop on all things PBL and PBA, and this week we're going inside of a real-life project that's still very much in the making. Tune in for a 20 minute crash course on backwards design, skill-based assessments, and the value of planning (plus the lack of value in plans). We're making a mess in the best way possible!Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Last week we peeled back the curtain to talk shop on all things PBL and PBA, and this week we're going inside of a real-life project that's still very much in the making. Tune in for a 20 minute crash course on backwards design, skill-based assessments, and the value of planning (plus the lack of value in plans). We're making a mess in the best way possible! Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 5, Episode 3: Inside a Project in the Making

This week, we're talking shop about the subtle (but important!) differences between Project Based Assessments and Project Based Learning. While we're at it, we're sharing a delightfully overcooked extended metaphor about some homemade lasagna. Sounds tempting, no? See you inside!Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

This week, we're talking shop about the subtle (but important!) differences between Project Based Assessments and Project Based Learning. While we're at it, we're sharing a delightfully overcooked extended metaphor about some homemade lasagna. Sounds tempting, no? See you inside! Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 5, Episode 2: On PBL and Lasagna

After a much-needed summer sabbatical, the podcast is back with a brand new season of tips, tricks, and teaching insight to help you make sense of the day to day life as a 21st century classroom teacher. Today's episode focuses on what's important and tries to bring clarity to the great work that we try to do in spite of the myriad distractions and demands that are so much a part of life as an educator in the era of COVID-19. Welcome back to our regularly scheduled program!Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

After a much-needed summer sabbatical, the podcast is back with a brand new season of tips, tricks, and teaching insight to help you make sense of the day to day life as a 21st century classroom teacher. Today's episode focuses on what's important and tries to bring clarity to the great work that we try to do in spite of the myriad distractions and demands that are so much a part of life as an educator in the era of COVID-19. Welcome back to our regularly scheduled program! Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 5, Episode 1: A “Thoreau” Review

It's the end of the school year! And that means it's a great time to look back on all of the highs (and lows) of where we've been over the course of the past 180 days of instruction. This week's podcast leans in on a handy little trade secret that's helped me "Teach Better" over the course of the past five years or so. Feel free to give a listen to check out a boatload of bite-sized strategies that teachers can punch up their instruction! "You measure what you value and you value what you measure," right?Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

It's the end of the school year! And that means it's a great time to look back on all of the highs (and lows) of where we've been over the course of the past 180 days of instruction. This week's podcast leans in on a handy little trade secret that's helped me "Teach Better" over the course of the past five years or so. Feel free to give a listen to check out a boatload of bite-sized strategies that teachers can punch up their instruction! "You measure what you value and you value what you measure," right? Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 16: Panorama Education Survey

Ready for a shaggy dog story that's part Willy Loman and part high school nostalgia trip? This week's podcast offers some musings on going slow to go fast and trying to build something that lasts, thanks to some handy instructional tips from a middle school technology class. Tune in for lots of good stuff inside in a freewheeling trip down memory lane!Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Ready for a shaggy dog story that's part Willy Loman and part high school nostalgia trip? This week's podcast offers some musings on going slow to go fast and trying to build something that lasts, thanks to some handy instructional tips from a middle school technology class. Tune in for lots of good stuff inside in a freewheeling trip down memory lane! Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 14: No Elevators to Success

What a week it's been right? Between new masking policies and revised social distancing guidelines and a whole bunch of updates from the CDC, the past seven days have thrown a monkey wrench into the planning efforts of schools and districts throughout the US and beyond. As we try our best to make sense of this whirlwind of information, today's podcast will see if we can't find a way to get our feet back under us to finish the school year (and the start of summer) off on the road to success.Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

What a week it's been right? Between new masking policies and revised social distancing guidelines and a whole bunch of updates from the CDC, the past seven days have thrown a monkey wrench into the planning efforts of schools and districts throughout the US and beyond. As we try our best to make sense of this whirlwind of information, today's podcast will see if we can't find a way to get our feet back under us to finish the school year (and the start of summer) off on the road to success. Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 13: The Yellow Brick Road to Normal

Happy day after Mother's Day 2021! On the heels of a back-to-back Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day, there's certainly a lot to be thankful for as we reach the tail end of the 2020-2021 school year. This week's podcast takes a closer look at a handful of lessons that teachers can learn from dear old M-O-M, plus a bundle of extra special teacher tips I've personally found to be of incredible value thanks to my own relationship with my mother.Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Happy day after Mother's Day 2021! On the heels of a back-to-back Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day, there's certainly a lot to be thankful for as we reach the tail end of the 2020-2021 school year. This week's podcast takes a closer look at a handful of lessons that teachers can learn from dear old M-O-M, plus a bundle of extra special teacher tips I've personally found to be of incredible value thanks to my own relationship with my mother. Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 12: Mother’s Day Inspirations

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week y'all! It's been a school year unlike any we've ever known, and this year has demanded tremendous degrees of teacher flexibility, empathy, and grace. And this week's podcast is all about ways that we can continue bringing each of these same elements into our professional practice.Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week y'all! It's been a school year unlike any we've ever known, and this year has demanded tremendous degrees of teacher flexibility, empathy, and grace. And this week's podcast is all about ways that we can continue bringing each of these same elements into our professional practice. Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 11: Teacher Appreciation Week 2021

Have you ever been to a professional development and told to "TEACH DIFFERENTLY!?" but walked away feeling simultaneously overwhelmed and underprepared to do exactly that? Far too often, traditional PD drops teachers into the brave new world of an uncharted instructional strategy, and yet we are given little more than a scarce breadcrumb trail to find our way to some sort of way forward. Not to worry gang: this week, Penny Pegagogies and Side Quests are here to help!Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Have you ever been to a professional development and told to "TEACH DIFFERENTLY!?" but walked away feeling simultaneously overwhelmed and underprepared to do exactly that? Far too often, traditional PD drops teachers into the brave new world of an uncharted instructional strategy, and yet we are given little more than a scarce breadcrumb trail to find our way to some sort of way forward. Not to worry gang: this week, Penny Pegagogies and Side Quests are here to help! Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 9: Penny Pedagogies and Side Quests

Do you smell what the Pod is cooking? This week, we're talking all things WRESTLEMANIA! And before you laugh me out of the arena -- I think there's a surprising amount of insight that teachers can glean from this larger than life pseudosport. From the scripted theatrics to the pulse pounding spectacle, the low-key comradery to the all-out cooperation, sports entertainment actually shares quite a bit in common with the wacky and wild world of classroom teaching. So let's tune into this week's podcast for a closer look behind the curtain!Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Do you smell what the Pod is cooking? This week, we're talking all things WRESTLEMANIA! And before you laugh me out of the arena -- I think there's a surprising amount of insight that teachers can glean from this larger than life pseudosport. From the scripted theatrics to the pulse pounding spectacle, the low-key comradery to the all-out cooperation, sports entertainment actually shares quite a bit in common with the wacky and wild world of classroom teaching. So let's tune into this week's podcast for a closer look behind the curtain! Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 15 (ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 4, Episode 8: WrestleMania Season is Here

It's like personalized PD in your pocket! Join award-winning instructional coach and author John Meehan (@MeehanEDU) for a new episode every Monday for a fast-paced educational brainstorm. Bite sized and on-demand with eleven fast-paced minutes of instructional coaching, and perfect for teachers on the go!

Love this podcast: short, hard-hitting, real-life teacher questions and thought-provoking awesomeness.

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Talk to Mee in the Car Education Podcast

The Coronavirus pandemic has propelled educators everywhere into uncharted waters and the very real likelihood of an indefinite "remote learning" environment where off-site teaching will become the new normal for weeks if not longer. So we've upped our production schedule from weekly podcasts to DAILY episodes we're calling "Talk to Mee in the Coronavirus" designed to help teachers make their way through these uncharted waters of remote learning. Having an instructional coach on demand in times like these is a great way to maintain momentum, clarity, and a peace of mind. So I'm here to help in any way that I can.Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 11(ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

The Coronavirus pandemic has propelled educators everywhere into uncharted waters and the very real likelihood of an indefinite "remote learning" environment where off-site teaching will become the new normal for weeks if not longer. So we've upped our production schedule from weekly podcasts to DAILY episodes we're calling "Talk to Mee in the Coronavirus" designed to help teachers make their way through these uncharted waters of remote learning. Having an instructional coach on demand in times like these is a great way to maintain momentum, clarity, and a peace of mind. So I'm here to help in any way that I can. Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 11(ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 3, Episode 53: Summer Training or Some Are Training?

Season 3, Episode 52: Wrapping Things Up

The Coronavirus pandemic has propelled educators everywhere into uncharted waters and the very real likelihood of an indefinite "remote learning" environment where off-site teaching will become the new normal for weeks if not longer. So we've upped our production schedule from weekly podcasts to DAILY episodes we're calling "Talk to Mee in the Coronavirus" designed to help teachers make their way through these uncharted waters of remote learning. Having an instructional coach on demand in times like these is a great way to maintain momentum, clarity, and a peace of mind. So I'm here to help in any way that I can.Here's a link to the article mentioned in today's podcast: https://medium.com/@harley.litzelman/we-cannot-return-to-campus-this-fall-1ad91b8a65e0Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 11(ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works.Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

The Coronavirus pandemic has propelled educators everywhere into uncharted waters and the very real likelihood of an indefinite "remote learning" environment where off-site teaching will become the new normal for weeks if not longer. So we've upped our production schedule from weekly podcasts to DAILY episodes we're calling "Talk to Mee in the Coronavirus" designed to help teachers make their way through these uncharted waters of remote learning. Having an instructional coach on demand in times like these is a great way to maintain momentum, clarity, and a peace of mind. So I'm here to help in any way that I can. Here's a link to the article mentioned in today's podcast: <a href="https://medium.com/@harley.litzelman/we-cannot-return-to-campus-this-fall-1ad91b8a65e0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://medium.com/@harley.litzelman/we-cannot-return-to-campus-this-fall-1ad91b8a65e0</a> Recorded in bumper-to-bumper traffic to and from my daily work as a high school instructional coach just outside of Washington D.C., Talk to Mee in the Car is where a brainstorm and a good old-fashioned brain dump collide to help educators hone their skills and become leaner, meaner, 21st century teaching machines. Join me for a quick hitting 11(ish) minute episode every Monday for tips, tricks, and strategies to change the game in your classroom TODAY with high-energy, student-centered teaching that actually works. Because one size fits all professional development simply doesn't.

Season 3, Episode 51: Threat Level Green – a.k.a. “It Was All a Dream”

Season 3, Episode 50: Threat Level Yellow… It’s Me.

Season 3, Episode 49: Threat Level Orange You Glad?

Season 3, Episode 48: Threat Level Midnight (Red)

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Season 3, Episode 47: Color Coding the New Normal

Season 3, Episode 46: Tracking is The Worst

Season 3, Episode 45: Choose Your Own Adventure

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