Always Learning - JA

Podcasting isn’t just for true crime fans or celebrity interviews. It’s a versatile, powerful tool for the K–12 classroom. Whether in language arts, science, social studies, or math, podcasting helps students develop research, writing, speaking, and technical skills while engaging in real-world learning. This fall, I’m excited to introduce podcasting into my classroom through a career exploration project, and I want to share some insights about the process and its potential across all subjects. Why Podcasting? Podcasting encourages students to think deeply and communicate clearly . It provides a platform for students to share their voices while learning how to organize their ideas for an audience. The medium naturally builds confidence, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, aligning beautifully with 21st-century skills and cross-curricular standards. Thanks to modern tools like the RØDECaster Pro , it’s easier than ever to record professional-quality audio in a classroom....

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. This blog, Always Learning,   was born from a shift in my role as an educator. For years, I’ve shared my love of math over on Mathsational , where I posted creative lesson ideas, games, and tech tips designed to make high school math more student-centered and joyful. But lately, my work has expanded, and so has my thinking. As a technology ambassador, I now spend more time collaborating with teachers across grade levels and subject areas. Whether I’m helping a colleague personalize instruction with Google tools, designing a station rotation for science, or brainstorming a creative formative check in ELA, I’m constantly learning alongside other educators. And I want to document and share that learning here. 🌟 What You Can Expect Always Learning is a space for: ✅ EdTech Tools that work across content areas ✅ PD resources I’m creating and refining ✅ 1:1 coaching insights that address real classroom problems ✅ Lesson ideas that spark...