EPISODE 140: Empowering Education in the Digital Age
August 9, 2023
Overview:
Amidst the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, Laura reflects on the trials and triumphs of adapting her teaching methods, shedding light on the creative solutions she employed to ensure her students remained engaged and motivated. Gain valuable insights as she unveils the strategies that have proven effective in captivating her students’ attention and fostering meaningful learning experiences.
Laura Boyd stands as a Middle School Spanish Teacher in the esteemed Franklin Special School District. Having successfully completed the rigorous Teach for America program, she proudly holds a master’s degree in education, specializing in World Language and Spanish. With a decade of teaching Spanish under her belt in Tennessee, Laura’s passions extend to the realms of educational technology (EdTech), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and amplifying the voices of fellow educators. Her academic prowess shines through her dual focus on World Language and Spanish within her Education Master’s.
Beyond the classroom, Laura’s dedication extends to leadership roles as the related arts team leader and grant team representative. She also takes charge as the coordinator of the Spirit Night event and mentors first-generation college students through Tennessee Achieves. As a technology advocate, she shares her expertise at district, local, and state levels. With an energetic persona and a fervor for fostering exceptional learning environments and student development, Laura Boyd is not only an avid runner but also an educational trailblazer.
Find Laura on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram: @technologylaura.
The Host:
While students may only be 20%-25% of our population today, they are 100% of our future. That is why education is one of the most important investments a country can make and the sole purpose for the existence of the Better Learning Podcast.
The Better Learning Podcast brings on valued guests that talk about ways we can improve education for our kids. Because after all, they are 100% of our future!
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Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.
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