One Tired Teacher Podcast
One Tired Teacher Podcast
Teachers have important things to say and share about teaching, life, teaching, and learning. A podcast for teachers brings you the stories and inspiration behind the scenes from classrooms around the globe. Honest conversations about teacher tired and passion-filled teaching allow educators to speak their truth on the trials and treasures of being a teacher.
OTT 234: How Can Teachers, and Media Specialists Create a Meaningful Makerspace on a Shoestring Budget?
Unleash student creativity without breaking the bank! Learn how to start a meaningful makerspace on a budget and foster hands-on, collaborative learning.
OTT 232: What are the Benefits of Learning When Using Makerspace in the Classroom?
Discover the transformative power of makerspace in education. Dive into hands-on, collaborative learning that boosts creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork in the classroom.
OTT 154: 5 Magnificent Benefits from an Elementary Makerspace
Today we take a further look at the magnificent benefits of an elementary Makerspace.
OTT 153: 5 Myths that Most Teachers Believe to Be True About Makerspace
Lately, I've been hearing a lot about ideas, or myths if you will, around Makerspace. You know the ones where teachers say that Makerspace is just for play, or where the materials or loose parts are too expensive, or even worse Makerspace takes up too much time and is too messy.
OTT 144: Why Are Makerspaces Important in the Elementary Classroom?
Today we are talking about WHY classrooms might want to include a makerspace. Come join me.
OTT 136: Three Non-Negotiables For An Effective Makerspace In Your Classroom
Today we talk about the 3 non-negotiables you will want in your classroom or school Makerspace. Come and join me.
OTT 135: Makerspace Tinkering: How Tinkering Works Like Magic in Your Makerspace
Today I am thrilled to have three very special guests, Lisa Oden, Angela Stanford, and Julie Quast authors of Tinkering With Tales sit down with me and talk all about how tinkering and makerspace can make a significant impact on learning and thinking. Come take a listen.
OTT 134: What is Makerspace and Why Does It Matter in the Classroom?
Many teachers are looking for ways to bring more hands-on critical thinking into their classrooms, especially after a lot of screen time in the past year with COVID. I talked all about the 3 crucial reasons to create a makerspace in your classroom post-pandemic on episode 133. Join me today as I discuss what a makerspace is and why it is so important to include it in our classrooms.
OTT 115: Why Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace
Makerspace is an excellent way to engage kids in thinking and learning. Today I give you a peek into my free Makerspace Training- Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace. Then we talk about the 5 fundamentals to getting yours up and running. I hope you stick around.
OTT 113: A Conversation About Makerspace
Join me today as I speak to a fellow educator and a Makerspace teacher from Arkansas. We talk all about Makerspace- the mindset, the materials, the barriers, and the enthusiasm they bring to schools. I hope you will join us.
OTT 111: How Not to Allow Space Define Your Makerspace in the Classroom
Many educators can get hung up on the lack of space they have for a Makerspace in their classroom. But you don't have to! There are several solutions to your space issues. So don't allow your space (or lack of it) to define your Makersapce in your classroom. I hope you stick around.
OTT 102: How to Embrace Thanksgiving in Your Makerspace
How do you bring Thanksgiving and the attitude of gratitude to your makerspace? Today we talk about the practice of gratitude and creating moments for kids to think and build based on literature with a Thanksgiving theme.
OTT 101: 6 Attributes for Creating an Amazing Makerspace
Today we take a closer look at six attributes to creating an amazing makerspace to include all types of learners. Come take a listen.
OTT 32: One Tired Teacher: Setting Up Your Makerspace
Today we are talking all about getting your makerspace up and running in your learning space. We will discuss storage ideas, labels and signs, procedures to have in place, and student expectations all around a makerspace.
OTT 31: One Tired Teacher: Launching a Makerspace
Today we talk all about the 5 fundamental steps you need to launch a makerspace in your learning environment. If you missed episode 30: Why Every Teacher Should Have a Makerspace, then check that out first.
OTT 30: One Tired Teacher: Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace
There are five astonishing reasons every classroom needs a makerspace. Join me today to hear how classrooms can utilize engagement, critical thinking, discovery, and more with a makerspace.
OTT 23: 5 Reasons Every Classroom Needs a Makerspace
Makerspace is a rapidly growing trend in schools across the country. Most makerspaces can exist in Media Centers or Libraries. However, teachers can utilize the power of makerspace in their classrooms, as well. So why not have a makerspace in your classroom?