In this special New Year’s Eve edition, we reflect on 2024’s top EdTech tools and trends, share a global education news highlight, and offer actionable tips for the year ahead.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Tech Tools Countdown

03:45 - Global News Story

04:27 - Looking Ahead to 2025

06:37 - Actionable Tips

07:48 - A Heartfelt Thank You!

In This Episode:

Top Tools of 2024

Global News: South Korea’s AR-based STEM lessons transforming classrooms.

Looking Ahead to 2025: Emerging trends in AI-powered professional development, VR, and sustainable edtech.

Actionable Tips: Tech resolutions to kick off the new year.

References Cited in This Episode:

Austin ISD. (2024). Enhancing student engagement through gamified assessments. District Innovation Report.

Korea Times. (2024). Digital textbooks project expands to STEM education. Korea Times Reports.

Li, S., Johnson, M., & Chen, Y. (2024). AI-powered tutoring: Impact on student performance. Educational Technology Quarterly.

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Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! On this week’s Forward-Thinking Friday, we explore outdoor learning, a transformative approach that connects students with nature and enriches their education.

Highly Recommend: The Mr Saad Show: https://www.youtube.com/@themrsaadshow

• What is Outdoor Learning? Learn how outdoor spaces can become dynamic classrooms.
• Real-World Examples: Discover programs like Denmark’s forest schools, Berkeley’s Edible Schoolyard, and outdoor science labs in North Carolina.
• Research-Backed Benefits: Explore studies showing how outdoor learning improves academic performance, mental health, and engagement.
• Actionable Tips: Get practical strategies to start incorporating outdoor learning into your curriculum.

1. Belfast Education Authority. (2023). Nature journaling and student engagement. Education Insights, 15(2), 42-49.
2. Kuo, M., Barnes, M., & Jordan, C. (2018). Do experiences with nature promote learning? Converging evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 1-9.
3. Louv, R. (2008). Last child in the woods: Saving our children from nature-deficit disorder. Algonquin Books.
4. Mygind, E. (2009). A comparison of children's physical activity levels and well-being in the school playground and the school forest. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 37(3), 44-50.
5. Waters, A. (2018). The edible schoolyard: A universal idea. Chronicle Books.
6. Wake County Public Schools. (2023). Outdoor science labs: A new frontier in experiential education. District Research Quarterly, 9(1), 18-24.
7. The Mr Saad Show. (2023). Benefits of Outdoor Education. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com/shorts/ktESSuHJ7Lc?si=qzHjH5Id0cD2x4Sn

Are you incorporating outdoor learning into your teaching or leadership practices? Share your stories and strategies on social media or email me at thepedalingprincipal@gmail.com.

Thank you for tuning in to Forward-Thinking Friday! Let’s continue to innovate and inspire together.

Welcome to Teach-Lead-Innovate! This week’s Motivation Monday is all about the power of progress. Forget massive overhauls or overnight transformations—real success often starts with small, consistent steps.

• The Progress Principle: Discover how small wins drive motivation and creativity, as highlighted by Amabile and Kramer (2011).
• Real Success Stories: Learn from the Freshman OnTrack initiative in Chicago, Finland’s education reform, and formative assessment strategies in classrooms.
• Actionable Tips: Get practical strategies for tracking and celebrating small wins in your teaching or leadership practice.
• Inspiration for the Week Ahead: Shift your focus from perfection to progress and see how small steps can lead to big changes.

• Amabile, T. M., & Kramer, S. J. (2011). The progress principle: Using small wins to ignite joy, engagement, and creativity at work. Harvard Business Review Press.
• Allensworth, E., & Easton, J. Q. (2007). What matters for staying on-track and graduating in Chicago public high schools. Consortium on Chicago School Research.
• Black, P., & Wiliam, D. (1998). Assessment and classroom learning. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 5(1), 7–74.
• Sahlberg, P. (2011). Finnish lessons: What can the world learn from educational change in Finland? Teachers College Press.
• Dobbie, W., & Fryer, R. G. (2011). Are high-quality schools enough to increase achievement among the poor? Evidence from the Harlem Children’s Zone. American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 3(3), 158–187.

What are your small wins this week? Share them with me on Instagram @thecyclingsuperintendent or via email at thepedalingprincipal@gmail.com. Let’s celebrate progress together and inspire each other to keep moving forward!

Thank you for tuning in to Teach-Lead-Innovate. Remember: Small wins lead to big impact. Have a fantastic week!