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 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 133: 3 Crucial Reasons to Create a Makerspace in Your Classroom Post Pandemic
Today on the podcast, I share 3 crucial reasons for creating a Makerspace in your classroom now that the restrictions have been lifted. Come join me…
OTT 130: 3 Tremendous Reasons to Include Makerspace This Summer
Summer makerspace for kids can encourage creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration during the summer. Come join me to talk about makerspace ideas for the summer.
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 114: All About Running a Makerspace in a School
This week Gretchen Campbell shares with us how to create a Makerspace STEM Lab! She asked one question and it led to the creation of a school-wide Makerspace. She even reveals her own mobile STEAM Makerspace, STEAM on Wheels! Stick around, you won’t want to miss it!
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 112: All About Makerspace Materials in the Classroom
Short on materials for your Makerspace? No worries! There are several inexpensive ways to gather materials for your classroom. From asking those who are willing for donations to keeping simple arts and crafts on hand, the possibilities (and supplies) are endless!
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 100: 5 Genuine Components of Developing a Maker Mindset
Today we are talking all about the genuine components of developing a maker mindset. A maker mindset begins with believing in the possibilities of making. Most importantly we need to remember that the space and tools don't define a makerspace. It is actually the ability to see the possibility.
OTT 96: Halloween and Makerspace in the Elementary Classroom
Makerspace and Halloween can go hand in hand with just the right literature to set the stage. Finding books that engage students and make them think is half the battle. The creation of solutions is the fun part! Join me for a little magic and makerspace this Halloween season.
OTT 95: How to Incorporate Piggie and Gerald Into Elementary STEM
Choosing an LMS, a learning management system during e-learning can be difficult. There are so many things to consider such as the end-user experience, assignment submission, the ease of the platform, and organization, and so much more. Today, we take a look at three popular platforms and break down the pros and cons of each. I hope you will join me.
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?