The Jordan Journey

Hosted by Jared Covili, Kiera Beddes

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The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah.

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June 5, 202636 min

Life IRL: Raising Responsible Digital Citizens in 6th Grade

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions: How can educators and parents help students understand the concept of digital citizenship beyond just rules, specifically knowing when it’s time to step away from the screen entirely? What practical guardrails or protocols can teachers implement to prevent students from hiding behind the anonymity of a screen when collaborating? How can we take traditional, face-to-face communication skills—like learning how to politely disagree—and intentionally 'flip' them into our digital ecosystems? Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us: Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

May 1, 202639 min

Beyond the Game: Building Habits for Lifelong Growth with Health & Physical Education Specialist Nate Foster

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions: How do you define resilience? Do you see it any differently in an academic context versus a personal one? One of the defining characteristics of a resilient lifelong learner is that students “rebound after setbacks”. What are some strategies you have to help students develop that grit? There has been a lot of discussion this year around balancing technology and screen time for personal wellness. What is your vision for JSD around digital health and safety? Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us: Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

April 3, 202638 min

Pencils, Pixels, and Power: Bridging the New Participation Gap with Digital Learning Specialist Deanna Taylor

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions: Does a student truly have "access" if they have the hardware but haven't been taught the literacies needed to navigate it? As a specialist, how do you help teachers pivot their instruction so that digital tools are used for active, "high-road" learning rather than just passive screen time? What is one lesson or one piece of advice about educational technology that you think all teachers need to know? Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us: Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

March 6, 202644 min

Telling the Jordan Story with Data with Assessment, Research, & Accountability Director with Ben Jameson

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions: While test scores give us a "what," how are we capturing the "why" and "how" through qualitative data to better reflect the Empathetic Communicator characteristic? How can we help students become empathetic communicators of their own data? Is there a way for them to use their personal assessment results to advocate for their own learning needs? How do you balance the wide range of diverse perspectives in the data that makes up Jordan School District? Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us: Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

February 6, 202637 min

Centering Civil Dialogue: Raising Engaged Citizens through Elementary Debate with Christine McIntyre

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. The "engaged citizen" is a core characteristic of the Jordan School District’s Portrait of a Graduate, defined as an individual who contributes meaningfully to society by staying informed, participating in public affairs, and serving others. For students in the upper elementary grade levels, this characteristic involves understanding their role within a community and seeing how their actions can positively impact those around them.Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions:How many kids participate in the debate program and how are they chosen?How does debate help students connect their words to being an "engaged citizen"?Engaged citizens "make others feel welcome" by being "respectful and helpful to all". How does debating someone with a different opinion teach a 12-year-old to remain respectful?Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us:Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, WebsiteKiera Beddes on LinkedIn, TwitterJared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

January 2, 202638 min

From Passive to Productive: Inside the Jordan Innovation Lab

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. While many students have access to devices, the way they use them varies wildly. Are they just clicking through digital worksheets, or are they using technology to build something new? We take a deep dive into the Jordan Innovation Lab to see how educators are closing this gap by moving students from passive consumers to active creators.Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions:When students are analyzing, building, and producing, traditional grading can be tricky. How do you assess the process of active digital use? What are you looking for in a student's project that signals they have mastered the concept?Not every classroom has a chomp saw or a bank of 3D printers. What mindset or strategies from the Jordan Innovation Lab can regular classroom teachers 'steal' to help close the Digital Use Divide in their own rooms, even if they only have Chromebooks? How would you describe the STEM mindset?What is your "elevator pitch" to teachers who don't know what the lab is? Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us:Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, WebsiteKiera Beddes on LinkedIn, TwitterJared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, WebsiteSpecial Thanks to the Smith Entertainment Group, America First Credit Union, and the Jordan Education Foundation for their contributions to the Jordan Innovation Lab and providing our students with this awesome opportunity!

December 5, 202534 min

Creative Solutions 101: A Board Member's Guide to District Problem-Solving with Lisa Dean

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions: How does the Creative Problem Solver mindset show up in real district decisions? How did the board settle on the characteristics of the Portrait? How do you balance being a fiscal manager with innovative problem solving?Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us:Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, WebsiteKiera Beddes on LinkedIn, TwitterJared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

November 7, 202538 min

The Science of Inquiry: How the IB Program Forges Curious Thinkers with Corey Treacy

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:Where do you see natural overlap between the Portrait of a Graduate and the IB learner profile?How do you model your own curiosity—including when you don’t know an answer?What’s a question you hope your students leave your class still wrestling with?Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us:Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, WebsiteKiera Beddes on LinkedIn, TwitterJared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

October 3, 202536 min

Design at the Core: Aligning Tech with the Portrait of a Graduate

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:There’s a new idea in education called the "Digital Design Divide." Can you explain what this means in simple terms and why it’s a big deal for our district right now?What scaffolds and tools help teachers the most when it comes to digital design and their own proficiency with digital tools and teaching with technology?Schools are using thousands of educational tech tools, which can be overwhelming. How can school leaders figure out which tools actually work and are worth the investment, instead of just adding more clutter for teachers and students?Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us:Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, WebsiteKiera Beddes on LinkedIn, TwitterJared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

September 6, 202537 min

Making a Plan & a Portrait with Assistant Supt. Dr. Mike Anderson

The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah. Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:How does the Portrait of a Graduate tie into the district strategic plan?How will the Digital Citizenship and Wellbeing Initiative help Jordan achieve our strategic goals?As a leader in a large district, how do you help everyone get on the same page and moving in the right direction?Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District. Follow us:Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, WebsiteKiera Beddes on LinkedIn, TwitterJared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website

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