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Welcome to The Education Table, a destination for insights into inclusive and innovative education, all in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by Katie Novak, the podcast is dedicated to address your pressing questions, inspire action, and drive change, offering the insights and tools necessary to transform education through UDL, MTSS, innovative interventions, and leadership practices. Each episode offers a mix of stories, statistics, and strategies designed to establish balance for teachers and enhance outcomes for all learners. Join the movement! NovakEducation.com/TheEducationTablePodcast
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April 9, 2025
<p>Scaffolds are not always temporary, in fact for many, they are essential for building student confidence and skills. </p><p>In this episode of The Education Table, <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/katie-novak" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Katie Novak, EdD</a> discusses the importance of scaffolding in education, particularly how to increase the effectiveness of scaffolds by utilizing them within the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Novak shares personal anecdotes and research insights on how scaffolds can support student learning and independence. You’ll learn different types of scaffolds—linguistic, conceptual, and socio-cultural—and walk away with practical strategies that educators can implement effectively in the classroom. You’ll also learn how and why we need to gradually release responsibility to our learners to foster student independence.</p><p><strong>You'll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A helpful analogy that breaks down why <strong>scaffolds are essential to improving learning </strong></p></li><li><p>The<strong> research</strong> that supports the use of scaffolds </p></li><li><p>The <strong>three different types of scaffolds</strong>, and <strong>how you can use them </strong>in your schools and classrooms </p></li></ul><p>If you find today’s episode to be interesting or insightful, please share it with one or two educators in your life! Your recommendation is one of the best ways to spread the word and to help fellow educators improve their practice. </p><p>And to learn more, head to the <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-scaffolds-when-and-how-to-use" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">show page</a> to access the transcript and resources: <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-scaffolds-when-and-how-to-use" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-scaffolds-when-and-how-to-use</a></p><p>Key moments:</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Scaffolding in Education</li><li>02:20 Understanding the Types of Scaffolds</li><li>04:40 Effective Strategies for Implementing Scaffolds</li><li>08:02 Fostering Independence Through Scaffolding</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For more strategies and resources, be sure to <a href="https://info.novakeducation.com/newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">sign up for our newsletter</a>. Twice-a-month, we’ll deliver the latest updates and tips for creating learning environments where all learners can thrive. Sign Up: <a href="https://info.novakeducation.com/newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://info.novakeducation.com/newsletter-sign-up</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this episode, dive in deeper: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Ifpnxn43uzwOJlTPjy1mh?si=745760fe20b349a3" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Listen to Episode 23 </a>Scaffolding Executive Function Skills.</p><p><br></p>
March 26, 2025
<p>Feedback should never be a one-way street. In this episode of The Education Table Podcast, we’re diving into feedback—what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well. Katie Novak shares a personal story highlighting the pitfalls of unchecked praise and breaks down three types of research-backed feedback. Novak provides concrete strategies for delivering effective feedback, including being specific, ensuring two-way communication, and aligning feedback with clear goals.</p><p>Whether you're a teacher looking to support student growth, an administrator or instructional leader aiming to guide your staff, or someone wanting to improve everyday communication, this episode will equip you with essential skills to make feedback more meaningful, impactful, and efficient—in both your professional and personal life.</p><p><br></p><p>Access resources, the UDL Look-For Tool, and more on the <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-action-oriented-feedback" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">show page</a>: <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-action-oriented-feedback" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-action-oriented-feedback</a></p><li><p><br></p></li><ul><li><strong>Subscribe to Katie's newsletter</strong>: <a href="https://info.novakeducation.com/newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://info.novakeducation.com/newsletter-sign-up</a></li><li><strong>Follow Katie Novak on </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katienovakudl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>LinkedIn</strong> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katienovakudl/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/katienovakudl/</a></li><li><strong>Follow Novak Education on </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/novak_education/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/novak_education/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/novak_education/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><li><br></li><p><strong>Key Moments:</strong></p><li><ul><li>00:00 The Importance of Feedback in Education</li></ul><ul><li>02:33 The Three Types of Feedback: Evaluation, Praise, and Coaching</li><li>05:45 Strategies for Action-Oriented Feedback</li></ul></li>
March 13, 2025
<p>Rubrics are essential tools for tracking progress and providing meaningful feedback. However, choosing the right rubric and managing it effectively—in a time-efficient manner—is crucial for benefiting both your students and yourself.! In this episode of The Education Table, Katie Novak will share the different types of rubrics, how AI can revolutionize rubric creation, and discuss how to use rubrics in the UDL framework to empower students with frequent feedback and lots of opportunities for revision. </p><p><br /></p><p>Access resources, a helpful infographic to delineate when to use each rubric, and more on <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-rubrics" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">the show page</a>: <a href="https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-rubrics" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.novakeducation.com/the-education-table-rubrics</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Key Moments:</p><li><ul><li>00:00 - Introduction to Rubrics and Progress Monitoring</li></ul></li><ul><li><p>01:42 - Types of Rubrics: Analytic Rubric, Holistic Rubric, and Single Point Rubric</p></li><li><p>05:51 -Strategies for Effective Rubric Use</p></li><li><p>09:29 - Conclusion: Empowering Students with Rubrics</p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Follow Katie Novak on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katienovakudl/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> https://www.linkedin.com/in/katienovakudl/</p><p><br /></p><p>Follow Novak Education on Instagram - </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/novak_education/</p><p><br /></p>
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