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Agile Classrooms: Student-Centered Learning with The Agile Mind's Jessica Cavallaro
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Want to change your approach to teaching? Join us with Jessica Cavallaro, co-founder of The Agile Mind, as she uncovers the transformative power of Agile methodologies in the classroom. Discover how Jessica embraced Agile principles, reshaping her educational environment into a vibrant space of collaboration and student-driven problem-solving. This episode promises to equip educators and parents alike with innovative strategies for creating a more engaging and effective learning experience, moving from outdated, push-based methods to a more dynamic, pull-based approach where students take the reins of their own education.
We delve deep into practical ways of implementing Agile in educational settings, such as breaking down larger units into manageable tasks and using tools like Kanban boards to foster accountability and transparency. Learn how dynamic planning and visual work-tracking can significantly enhance student engagement and responsibility. Jessica shares real-life experiences about the initial challenges and ultimate benefits of integrating Agile, including the profound impact on team dynamics and efficiency. This is not just theory—it's a blueprint for transforming your classroom into a hub of continuous improvement and active learning!
To learn more about The Agile Mind, you can go to https://www.the-agile-mind.com/ or reach out to Jessica directly at [email protected] and listen to their bi-weekly podcast The Agile Teachers' Lounge!
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Chapters
1. Agile Classrooms: Student-Centered Learning with The Agile Mind's Jessica Cavallaro (00:00:00)
2. Agile Methodologies: Collaboration, Self-Direction, Incremental Progress, and Iteration (00:00:52)
3. The Agile Mind: Jessica Cavallaro on Implementing Agile Methodologies (00:01:54)
4. Pull-Based System of Learning Compared to Push-Based (00:05:44)
5. Small Changes Teachers Can Do to Shift to Pull-Based (00:11:04)
6. Kanban Boards- What They Are and How to Use It (00:13:32)
7. Kanban Boards to Aquire Content and Build Skills (00:18:38)
8. Benefits of Agile Classrooms (00:21:56)
9. How Agile Mind Supports Teachers (00:26:51)
10. Wrap Up and Call to Action (00:31:00)
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