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Tech Tools for Teachers: Enhancing Your Reflective Practice

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · 14d

#Teachers! We want to feature you on our upcoming #PodcastEpisode. 🎤 This year, we're asking you to get back to basics and reflect on what areas you want to work on in your teaching practice. Go to bit.ly/backtobasics26, listen to the prompt, and record your response with one easy click.✨ #ELsky

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · 19d

From brainstorming and feedback to language practice and lesson planning, teachers are experimenting with how AI can support both their work and their students’ learning.✨ But how do we use AI effectively and ethically? 🎙️ #AIinEducation #EdTech #EnglishTeachers #AIforTeachers #EduSky

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · 21d

New blog alert! Dive into these 5 #techtools that can support your #reflectivepractice and transform your #teaching. www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/tech-to... #EduSky #EdTech

In the fast-paced world of teaching, finding time for reflection can feel like just another task on an already overwhelming to-do list. Here are some tech tools that can make reflection more…

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Sep 15

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Sep 15

In Part 2 of our collab with the DIESOL Podcast, we explore the practical side of #reflectivepedagogy:
🛠️ How to implement #techtools to enhance reflection
💭 The balance between spontaneous and intentional #reflection
🙌 Building a sustainable reflective practice

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Episode 74 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 2

In Part 2 of our collaboration with the DIESOL Podcast, we reunite with Brent and Ixchell, this time with our signature Teacher Think-Aloud style, with more narrative and reflective interruptions as…

Episode 73 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 1

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Sep 12

#ReflectivePractice is not new, but it is a powerful tool to evolve our teaching practices. So what is it, why is it so important, and how can it transform your teaching? Explore our reflective practice starter kit and kick your school year into gear at bit.ly/RPstarterkit. ⚒️ #EduSky #ELsky

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Sep 1

In this episode, Shé and Anna team up with @brentgwarner.com and @ixypixy.bsky.social of the DIESOL Podcast for a lively conversation about reflective practice. In Part 1, the group explores the why of reflective pedagogy and its core principles. 🎧 Tune in now!
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In this special crossover episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna team up with Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes of @diesolpod for a lively conversation about reflective practice—the…

US Department of Education Rescinds Guidance on English Learners’ Rights and Learning Standards

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Aug 26

The removal of federal guidelines for teaching #EnglishLearners suggests a lack of federal enforcement and further challenges down the road. So what can teachers do? Read our blog post for ideas.
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#ESL #LanguageEquity #EnglishLanguageTeaching #EduSky #ELsky

The recent news from the U.S. Department of Education has sent a ripple of concern through the English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching community. Here are several avenues through which we can adv...

E72 – Greening ELT: Addressing Sustainability in the English Language Classroom (with Harry Waters)

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Aug 8

In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with climate activist, teacher trainer, and founder of Renewable English, Harry Waters, for an energizing conversation on integrating environmental sustainability into English language teaching #ELT 🌱🌍 Listen now! 🎧 youtu.be/_CwkBAl6tEk #GreeningELT

In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with climate activist, teacher trainer, and founder of @RenewableEnglish, Harry Waters, for an energizing conversation on integrating environmental…

August 2025 Newsletter ☀️

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Aug 4

Did you know we have a monthly newsletter? Check out our latest edition and sign up to receive news from us each month. teacherthinkaloud.com/so/4cPXUrJ0x...

How is August already here?!?! Perhaps you’re excited for the upcoming school year, or maybe you’ve been toying with the idea of transitioning into a new, education-adjacent field. Whatever the case,…

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Aug 1

#ClimateChange is arguably the biggest issue facing our planet today 🌍🌎🌏 From trash collection 🗑️ to upcycling ♻️ to supporting #sustainable businesses 🏪 the fight for a healthy world starts small 🌱 How do you “green” your classroom? 👉 #EduSky #renewableenglish #sustainability #protectourplanet

From Classroom to Curriculum: Your Guide to Transitioning from ELT to Instructional Design

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jul 25

Ready to transition from #EnglishLanguageTeaching to #InstructionalDesign? 📚➡️💻 Our latest blog post has the ultimate guide! Learn how to leverage your teaching skills, bridge learning gaps, and find your "in" in the exciting world of L&D. ✨ #ELTtoID www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/from-el...

Read this list of tips and considerations to get you - a burn out teacher - on the path to a career in Instructional Design / Learning & Development.

Episode 71 – From English Language Teaching to Instructional Design (with Sharon Tjaden-Burkes)

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jul 19

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to move from #EnglishLanguageTeaching #ELT into #InstructionalDesign. 🎙️ Our guest shares a candid look at what sparked her transition, the joy of upskilling, and how her teaching background became a superpower in her new role. 🎯💻 youtu.be/FNNR9ImkRMo

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2025 Summer Reading List: 13 Books That Cross Borders

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jul 17

From curriculum design to project management to cross-cultural communication, #teachers bring so much expertise to the table. 💪 What’s one non-teaching skill you’ve developed as an #ELT professional that transfers to another field? We want to know! 👇#teacherskills #EduSky

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 30

We’ve put together a #summerreading list to accompany your travels, downtime, or even those in-between moments. 13 titles for #globaleducators navigating #language, #identity, and #culture in the #EnglishLanguageClassroom. Because 10 just weren’t enough. 😉 www.teacherthinkaloud.com/post/2025-su...

In honor of the hot days ahead, we’ve put together a curated summer reading list to accompany your travels, downtime, or even those in-between moments. 13 titles for global educators navigating…

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The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 27

What’s on your #summerreading list? In this episode, we share 13 titles that cross borders and challenge assumptions—perfect for #globaleducators. 🌍 Whether you're in a hammock or a #teacher PD session, these stories will move you and your #classroom. 📚 youtu.be/PUaTsFhfWhk

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 12

True, teachers don’t really have summers off. ☀️ But we still hope you have plans to kick back, relax, and sink into a good book (or two, or five, or fifty) 📚 What's on your summer reading list? Share a title or two in the comments. #summerreading #read #readinglist #reading

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 10

It’s up to us to stay educated, stand up against #discrimination, and model the respect and inclusivity we want our students to imitate and experience. Let's make our classrooms a haven for every student, celebrating their individuality and worth. 💪#PrideMonth #ELT

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 10

1️⃣Share Your #Pronouns
2️⃣Feature #Queer Icons
3️⃣Don’t Make Assumptions
4️⃣Discourage Harmful Language
5️⃣Amplify Voices from the Local Queer Community
6️⃣Create a #SafeSpace for All

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 10

As #EnglishLanguageTeachers, we have the power to create #inclusive classrooms for ALL students. 🌈 So how can we be better allies and amplify #LGBTQIA+ voices? Here are a few tips from Episode 55 with guest Kim Carroll.

Listen to the full episode 🎧 youtu.be/Dpb5SdZgVT0

Episode 69 - Digital Hallways: Creating connection in the online classroom (with Bob Nguyen)

The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast @thinkaloudpod.bsky.social · Jun 2

In this episode, Bob Nguyen shares his journey of integrating technology into teaching, emphasizing authentic, inclusive, and genuine student connection through tools like @Padlet.com, @Mentimeter.bsky.app, and Gather 💻 Listen now!! 🎧 youtu.be/q8wl6ZGyV3Y

In this episode of the Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, hosts Anna and Shé discuss the importance of building rapport in the classroom, revisiting techniques ada...