

Paw Print Pause
Natalie Arias & Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez
5.0from 3 ratings
- 15
- Episodes
- 3
- Ratings
- 2021
- First episode
About Paw Print Pause
This is a podcast for Uvalde CISD teachers and friends. The purpose of this podcast is to bring attention to the topics that impact students the most through authentic experiences and conversation.
- Publisher
- Natalie Arias & Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 5 Feb 2021
- Latest episode
- 1 Apr 2022
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.

1 Apr 2022
Transitioning to Canvas w/ GCISD | Season 2, Episode 5
In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss transitioning to Canvas with Digital Learning Coaches from Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. Episode Resources: Canvas Accounts Announcement: https://www.smore.com/us654 (https://www.smore.com/us654) Follow Karsyn and Taylor on Twitter: @TechCoachTaylor (https://twitter.com/TechCoachTaylor) @karsyn_jackson (https://twitter.com/karsyn_jackson) UCISD Canvas Academy Training Course: https://uvaldecisd.instructure.com/courses/2865 (https://uvaldecisd.instructure.com/courses/2865) UCISD Summer Safari 2022: ucisd.me/USafari22 (//ucisd.me/USafari22) Follow us! @litUCISD (//www.twitter.com/litUCISD)@natariastx (https://www.twitter.com/natariastx) @tarski_margaret (https://www.twitter.com/tarski_margaret)

31 Jan 2022
Fostering Positive Relationships | Season 2, Episode 4
In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss the topic of Fostering Positive Relationships using inspiration from the late Rita Pierson. Episode Resources: Rita Pierson Ted Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw (//youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw) Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-strategies-building-better-student-relationships (https://www.edutopia.org/article/6-strategies-building-better-student-relationships) Margaret's Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/implementing-blended-learning-pre-k-students (https://www.edutopia.org/article/implementing-blended-learning-pre-k-students) UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 (https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (https://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (https://www.twitter.com/natariastx) @tarski_margaret (https://www.twitter.com/tarski_margaret)

17 Jan 2022
Circle of Control | Season 2, Episode 3
In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss the topic of Circle of Control. Episode Resources: Royce & Associates Article: “What Covey Taught me About the Circle of Influence (https://royceassociates.com/what-stephen-covey-taught-me-the-circle-of-influence/) Enneagram Personality Test: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest (https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest) Follow @mirabellecreations on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirabellecreations (https://www.instagram.com/mirabellecreations) UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 (https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (https://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (https://www.twitter.com/natariastx) @tarski_margaret (https://www.twitter.com/tarski_margaret)

17 Sept 2021
Season 2, Episode 2 | Trauma Informed Care + SEL
In this episode, Natalie and Margaret discuss Trauma Informed Care with Miranda Dvorak and Dr. Hector Lopez of Crossroads Academy High School. Episode Resources: What is Trauma Informed Care?: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trauma-informed-care-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-2018101613562 (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/trauma-informed-care-what-it-is-and-why-its-important-2018101613562) UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 (https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Canva for Education: www.canva.com/education (//www.canva.com/education) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (//www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (//www.twitter.com/natariastx) @tarski_margaret (//www.twitter.com/tarski_margaret)

3 Sept 2021
Season 2, Episode 1 | Lessons Learned from COVID-19
In this episode, Natalie welcomes her new co-host Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez for the season 2 kickoff where they discuss lessons learned from the COVID-19 school shut downs and distance learning experience. Episode Resources: WeAreTeachers Blog: https://www.weareteachers.com/teachers-after-covid/ UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 Follow us! @BlendedUCISD @natariastx @tarski_margaret

4 May 2021
Episode 10 | Choosing the Right EdTech Tools
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of EdTech tools with current Anthon IC, Margaret Tarski-Rodriguez. Episode Resources: EdSurge Article: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-09-24-the-secret-sauce-to-choosing-edtech-find-tools-by-fit-not-feature (https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-09-24-the-secret-sauce-to-choosing-edtech-find-tools-by-fit-not-feature) 3D Flyover Tours: https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/take-flyover-tours-in-maps-ipad6f5e96f4/ipados (https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/take-flyover-tours-in-maps-ipad6f5e96f4/ipados) SAMR Model Explained: https://www.schoology.com/blog/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration (https://www.schoology.com/blog/samr-model-practical-guide-edtech-integration) UCISD Digital Tools Page: https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1 (https://ucisd.me/3eDy6X1) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

23 Apr 2021
Episode 9 | Station Rotation
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of station rotation with 7-12 Grade Curriculum Specialist, Rachel Hohman. Episode Resources: 10 Tips for Teacher Using the Station Rotation Model: https://catlintucker.com/2018/09/10-tips-station-rotation-model/ (https://catlintucker.com/2018/09/10-tips-station-rotation-model/) BLGP Station Rotation Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing) Station Rotation Model: Grouping Strategies: https://catlintucker.com/2018/03/grouping-strategies (https://catlintucker.com/2018/03/grouping-strategies) 3 Secrets to Successful Station Rotation: https://www.blendedlearning.org/3-secrets-to-successful-station-rotations/ (https://www.blendedlearning.org/3-secrets-to-successful-station-rotations/) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

16 Apr 2021
Episode 8 | Online Learning Design
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of online learning design. Episode Resources: Remote Lesson Design Guide: https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=remote%20learning (https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=remote%20learning) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

9 Apr 2021
Episode 7 | Relationships
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of relationships. Episode Resources: Edutopia Article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-effective-classroom-management (https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-effective-classroom-management) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) IXL Leaderboard Blog: https://blog.ixl.com/2021/03/18/start-a-friendly-competition-with-ixl-leaderboards/ (https://blog.ixl.com/2021/03/18/start-a-friendly-competition-with-ixl-leaderboards/) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

26 Mar 2021
Episode 6 | Data-Driven Instruction
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of data-driven instruction with PK-2 Curriculum Specialist, Julie Hipp. Episode Resources: TeachThought.com Article on IXL: https://www.teachthought.com/technology/how-to-use-ixl-8-tips-for-using-the-k-12-adaptive-learning-platform/ (https://www.teachthought.com/technology/how-to-use-ixl-8-tips-for-using-the-k-12-adaptive-learning-platform/) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

12 Mar 2021
Episode 5 | Small Group Instruction
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of small group instruction with Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Sandy Garza. Episode Resources: Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW (https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Station Rotation Plan + Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TKVPvvmpTzvOygxCqIkjXcwh0SfvoUS0?usp=sharing) Virtual Station Rotation Template (Catlin Tucker): https://catlintucker.com/2020/06/station-rotation-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/ (https://catlintucker.com/2020/06/station-rotation-in-an-era-of-social-distancing/) Mr. Martin's Virtual Work Choice Template: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B6Kg9SnSKKBcFw-IxhbQ7-eKufPizMYo5Fi_fa99qRY/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B6Kg9SnSKKBcFw-IxhbQ7-eKufPizMYo5Fi_fa99qRY/edit?usp=sharing) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

5 Mar 2021
Episode 4 | Student Agency
In this episode, Natalie discusses the topic of Student Agency. Episode Resources: Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW (https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Diagnostic Goals Tracker (Fillable Google Slide): https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B (https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B) Digital Student Data Tracker Template: http://ucisd.me/38dhjHS (http://ucisd.me/38dhjHS) Choice Board Templates: https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/interactive-learning-menus-choice-boards-using-google-docs/ (https://shakeuplearning.com/blog/interactive-learning-menus-choice-boards-using-google-docs/) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

26 Feb 2021
Episode 3 | Student Conferencing
In this episode, Natalie chats with Jennifer Griffin, 3-6 Grade Curriculum Specialist about the value of student conferences. Episode Resources: Buy Balance with Blended Learning by Catlin Tucker on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW (https://amzn.to/2NZ8CJW) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Diagnostic Goals Tracker (Fillable Google Slide): https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B (https://ucisd.me/2ZQOr3B) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

12 Feb 2021
Episode 2 | Student Voice and Choice
Episode Resources: ASCD Article by Mike Anderson/ Based on book Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/116015/chapters/An-ASCD-Study-Guide-for-Learning-to-Choose,-Choosing-to-Learn@-The-Key-to-Student-Motivation-and-Achievement.aspx (http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/116015/chapters/An-ASCD-Study-Guide-for-Learning-to-Choose,-Choosing-to-Learn@-The-Key-to-Student-Motivation-and-Achievement.aspx) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/ (https://info.flipgrid.com/) Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/ (https://nearpod.com/) Apple Clips User Guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/clips/welcome/ios (https://support.apple.com/guide/clips/welcome/ios) Follow us! @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)

5 Feb 2021
Episode 1 | Growth Mindset
For our inaugural episode, we will discuss the importance of the growth mindset. Episode Resources: Growth Mindset Graphic: http://bit.ly/3cKV6Eg (http://bit.ly/3cKV6Eg) Link to Teacher Leaders Community on Schoology: https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369 (https://ucisd.schoology.com/group/3012913369) Google Meet Button Video: http://bit.ly/3oTawbU (http://bit.ly/3oTawbU) Carol Dweck's Book Mindset on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3jtsj8w (https://amzn.to/3jtsj8w) Follow us @BlendedUCISD (http://www.twitter.com/BlendedUCISD) @natariastx (http://www.twitter.com/natariastx)
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