Tag: Futureready

How Do We Change The Way Students Experience Learning?

By Dr. Christina Podraza on January 31, 2019February 2, 2019

Curious. When you have a moment to yourself throughout the day, (driving in the car, running on the treadmill, when the sun is rising and you’re just waking up) what does your mind go to? In the past, it’s been anything from how can I get ALL of my students excited about reading to imagining

Posted in: Asking Questions, Change, Creativity, Curiosity, Design Thinking, Design39Campus, Futureready, Modern Learners, Reflection, Students, Teaching

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The Purpose of Education Is to What???

By Dr. Christina Podraza on January 13, 2019January 13, 2019

Audio version of this post. I’ll admit it. When I go to parties I can’t help myself. As much as I try to avoid it, I inevitably talk about education. Especially if there’s beer. One good IPA will get me waxing poetic about my vision of education for pretty much the entire night. I’ve

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A former teacher, instructional coach and now administrator, I have spent my entire career in education learning, creating, tinkering, and exploring all with the intent of trying to figure out what will have the greatest impact on student learning. Among my friends and colleagues I am known as a trusted confidante and someone who asks really good questions. I believe that all members of the school community would benefit from approaching school like a coach. My hope is that through this blog I will be able to meet new people, learn new ideas and push my own thinking. I look forward to connecting with you!