
S3 E17: Streamlining Your Curriculum with the Storyboard Approach with Allison Zmuda and Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs
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01/08/24
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The extraordinary Allison Zmuda and Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs have collaborated to co-create a fresh approach to curriculum design. Allison and Heidi inspire in this episode as they share critical elements of their recently released book, Streamlining Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys. Listeners will leave the conversation motivated and with a reenvisioned understanding of streamlining and storyboarding regarding curriculum development.
A big thank you to Allison, Heidi, and ASCD, who are so generous in offering a 25% off PROMO CODE (STREAM25), active 1/2/24–4/2/24, for Streamlining Curriculum: Using the Storyboard Approach to Frame Compelling Learning Journeys via ASCD.org.
Episode Mentions:
- Robert J. Marzano, PhD
- CBS Sunday Morning
- Sample Storyboard (Energy)
- Curriculum Storyboards Website & YouTube Channel
Connect & Learn with Allison
- at her website & Learning Personalized
- on Twitter
- on LinkedIn
- on YouTube (Learning Personalized)
Connect & Learn with Heidi
- at Curriculum 21
- on Twitter
- on Instagram
- on Threads
- on Facebook
- on LinkedIn
- on YouTube (Curriculum 21)
#curriculum #curriculumdesign #streamliningcurriculum #curriculumstoryboards #storyboardapproach #thoughtpartners #allisonzmuda #heidihayesjacobs #ascd #edchat
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Colleen Beck, OTR/L, has been an Occupational Therapist since 2000. As the creator and author of The OT Toolbox, LLC, she has written thousands of blog posts on occupational therapy, created thousands of accessible resources and tools for therapy professionals, and strived to advocate for the profession as well as those we serve (children, families, educators) on The OT Toolbox social media channels. In this episode, Colleen describes her tailored toolboxes, OT interventions that should be on listeners’ radars, and her favorite blog posts. Listeners even get a sneak preview into a day in the life of Colleen Beck and learn more about how she has built her team over time.
Episode Mentions:
- Elizabeth R. Skidmore (PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FACRM), Associate Dean for Research, SHRS; Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh
- Weighted Vests and Compression Garments Blog
- American Occupational Therapy Association
Learn More from The OT Toolbox About:
- Zones of Regulation Activities
- Breathing Exercises for Kids
- Becoming a Member of The OT Toolbox
- The OT Therapist Toolbox
- The OT Teacher Toolbox
- The OT Caregiver (Parent) Toolbox
Connect and Learn with Colleen & The OT Toolbox:
- at The OT Toolbox Website
- on Twitter
- on Instagram
- on LinkedIn
- on Threads
- on Facebook
- on Pinterest
- on TikTok
- on YouTube
#theottoolbox #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #ot #therapy #autism #physiotherapy #otstudent #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #sensoryplay #finemotorskills
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Olivia Wahl and Dr. Wendy Bunker are embarking on a new adventure. Every other Monday, Schoolutions followers can now look forward to a new series: What We Know Now. Olivia and Wendy will engage in discourse around current topics in education. Episodes will stay laser-focused on the week’s chosen topic and run only 10-15 minutes. Tune in and look forward to gaining insights from Olivia and Wendy’s diverse perspectives based on their vast professional backgrounds.
Olivia Wahl has been an educator for over twenty years and leads institutes for teachers nationwide. She provides PreK-12 professional learning in leadership, coaching, and literacy instruction. Her work supports teachers with conferring and using student work to drive instruction while supporting culturally responsive practices. Olivia advocates for play and inquiry-based learning experiences alongside reconceptualizing the Gradual Release of Responsibility to enhance student voice and engagement. She is the creator, producer, editor, and host of Schoolutions - a podcast to inspire and connect PreK-12 educators, administrators, caregivers, and community members as they identify and share solutions for issues in public education.
Dr. Wendy Bunker has been an educator for over thirty years. She has served as a secondary English teacher and a K-12 Reading Specialist. Currently, she works as an ELA curriculum specialist for Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), serving districts as an instructional coach and facilitator of professional learning. Wendy is a proponent of instruction that gives all learners equitable access to literacy. Her work as a coach with administrators and teachers focuses on building instructional systems that engage all learners. Wendy acquired her Doctorate in Literacy from Syracuse University. She is deeply grateful to Kathleen Hinchman, Ph.D., and Benita Blachman, Ph.D., whose knowledge and contributions to the field of literacy provide daily inspiration for her work.
Episode Mentions:
- Cris Tovani
- Sam Bennett
- Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES
- The Reading League
- Professor Benita Blachman
- Dr. Maria Murray
- Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
Connect w/ Olivia:
Connect w/ Wendy:
- on Facebook
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