It’s so inspiring to chat with Justin Cottrell, who is not only a Health class teacher but is also a force when it comes to innovation. In this episode, he dropped the mic about the importance of engaging with kids through technology, tailor fitting the delivery of the learning, redefining the mode of grading students, and discovering the purpose of being a mentor. Be ready to have aha moments!

Key takeaways to listen for

• The value of creating an environment for innovative teaching

• Impact of grading standards and practices to measure students’ knowledge

• Recommendations on putting structures on re-takes and skill-building

• Non-traditional vehicles to help kids learn in an academic setting

• Reasons why students struggle

Resources mentioned in this episode

Emerging Leaders in Learning and Innovation (ELLI)

Canvas with Google Assignments

Flocabulary

Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman

Edpuzzle.com

Quizizz.com

Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) The MERIT program - Making Education Relevant through Innovative Teaching

Justin's Resources: https://padlet.com/jcottrell10/wapm5rki25eorulx

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TLCN 133 Cate Tolnai Helps Teachers Be More Innovative

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