With textbooks taking a back seat, many teachers now turn to the internet for lesson materials. But what happens when a resource that looks “good enough” ends up hindering learning instead of supporting it?

In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, Christina shares a classroom story that highlights why ease and effectiveness aren't always the same—and why it’s time to rethink how we select online resources. If you've ever hit “print” before pausing to reflect, this one’s for you.

🎧 Read the related article or share your experience in the comments: Are Internet-Based Teaching Resources Doing More Harm Than Good?

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Is your school struggling with inconsistent instruction, teacher frustration, or unclear expectations? The culprit might be hiding in plain sight—your planners. In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore how the design of unit and day planners can make or break a school’s cohesion. From split-class challenges to specialist integration and daily planning missteps, we walk through common pitfalls—and offer concrete strategies for creating tools that actually support teaching. Whether you're a school leader or classroom teacher, this episode will help you move from paper to purposeful practice.

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What happens when foreign language instruction isn’t aligned with the way students are learning language in their mainstream classrooms? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore four key insights that can help foreign language teachers make their lessons more relevant, connected, and effective.

While the strategies were originally developed for a dual-stream school setting, the takeaways apply to any educator aiming to strengthen their language program.

🎧 Tune in and discover how teaching in tandem can create a more cohesive language learning experience.

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