Show 18 - Effective Classroom Transitions

As quoted by the host Ken Ehrmann, "effective classroom transition keep teachers hydrated".  When Matt and Ken sat down to tackle this conversation, it was supposed to be a quick brainstorm of what transitions look like and how they can best support effective teaching.  They weren't expecting it to go for 45 minutes, but the content is high-quality.  They discuss key strategies, ways to incorporate technology, and how to handle hybrid or fully virtual classes.  Ken's main message is to put more on the students to make it less stressful for teachers.  

In This Episode We Cover: 

• Defining common elements of elementary transitions. 
• Defining common elements of secondary transitions. 
• Matt shares some of his favorite strategies for moving elementary students from subject to subject. 
• Ken discusses strategies to systemize and standardize transitions while still maintaining excitement and engagement. 
• Ken shares his approach to connecting a lesson's closure to the following days opening for the most effective transitions.