One Lesson at a Time Podcast: Season Two with Steve Tetreault

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SLC's podcast One Lesson at a Time: Season Two, hosted by school librarian Steve Tetreault, packs inspiration for your library lessons into its in-depth explorations of effective learning experiences for students. These high-energy, fun conversations between Steve and guests bring you into the creative and problem-solving minds of your fellow librarians. Dive in to one of the past episodes by following the links below.

Episode 09: Students Produce Podcasts with Melissa Thom

Published May 15, 2023

Colorful silhouettes of two human heads face each other with a large vintage microphone labeled "PODCAST" between them, symbolizing conversation or interview. Abstract shapes and arrows connect the heads to the mic.

When podcasts collide! One Lesson at a Time host Steve Tetreault chats with Connecticut school librarian and podcast host Melissa Thom about how she helped students create their own podcasts this year as way to teach skills ranging from effective research, to digital citizenship, to interviewing guests.

Episode 08: "Smash" the Exam with Student Debate with LaDawna Harrington

Published April 14, 2023

A colorful, stylized brain with a gradient of orange, pink, and purple, outlined in black, surrounded by yellow rays on a light blue background, suggesting creativity and inspiration.

Steve Tetreault chats with New Jersey high school librarian LaDawna Harrington, who developed an action-packed lesson for students that involves guided inquiry, spirited competition... and neuroscience. Learn how LaDawna and a colleague collaborated to bring the hit podcast Smash Boom Best to life with an activity that can help students "smash" any school subject!

Episode 07: Oh Meme! Oh My! with Molly Dettmann

Published March 16, 2023

Four teenagers sit on outdoor steps. Two in the front look at a phone together, while the other two in the back are focused on their own phones. They appear relaxed and casually dressed.

Sometimes misinformation can come in appealing and humorous packages: memes! Steve Tetreault chats with Oklahoma teacher librarian Molly Dettmann, who shares how she helps students separate the funny from the false when it comes to these clever nuggets of content. Molly's lesson exercises media literacy skills in a fun and effective way by encouraging students to stop and analyze memes, rather than just laugh and pass them on.

Episode 06: Digital Learning Day with Barbara Johnson

Published February 15, 2023

Illustration of three girls using digital devices with the text "Digital Learning Day" in bold orange letters, surrounded by icons like a globe, DNA, diploma, percent sign, and stars.

In this episode, Steve talks with Connecticut elementary school librarian Barbara Johnson, who describes how she created an annual event that benefits students, parents, and educators across her district: Digital Learning Day. Listen and learn how Barbara turns students into teachers every year, and how you can starting building the foundation to create your own version of Digital Learning Day in your school.

Episode 05: Spotlight on Nonfiction with Tom Bober

Published January 13, 2023

Three people stand near a large desk lamp and oversized books, with two of them lifting an open book. The background features abstract leaves and pastel colors, illustrating a concept of learning or studying.

Steve Tetreault talks with Missouri primary school librarian Tom Bober, who has shared his knowledge and interest in nonfiction, particularly primary sources, with school librarians nationwide, about a lesson that focuses on the five types of nonfiction, as laid out by author Melissa Stewart.

Episode 04: When Fact Meets Fiction: Using Research in Creative Projects with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb

Published December 15, 2022

Illustration of a process with four steps: Idea (lightbulb), Research (magnifying glass and target), Implementation (gears and envelope), and Writing (paper and pencil), connected by a winding line.

Steve Tetreault talks with school library director and former English teacher Ryan Bani Tahmaseb, who shares a clever way to refresh the research and writing process by having students find creative ways to embed facts from their research into a fictional short story.

Episode 03: Listen Up! Podcasts as a Tool for Media Literacy with Amanda McCoy

Published November 15, 2022

Colorful doodles on a yellow background surround the word "PODCAST" in bold, multicolored letters. Icons include a microphone, notes, play button, lightning bolt, bell, and charts, suggesting podcast-related themes.

Steve Tetreault talks with elementary school librarian Amanda McCoy to learn about how she harnesses the power of kid-friendly podcasts to give her students a head start on developing media literacy skills. The lesson that Amanda shares is a great opportunity to engage students in a fun but meaningful conversation about podcasts as a source of both entertainment and information.

Episode 02: Steering Students through Source Evaluation with Lisa Manganello

Published October 14, 2022

Illustration of a cracked globe labeled "Fake News" on a laptop screen, with people spreading information via phones and megaphones, and various speech bubbles and charts around, symbolizing the spread of misinformation online.

The rapid evolution of technology has made it easier than ever for anyone to create professional-looking resources. Steve Tetreault sits down with New Jersey librarian Lisa Manganello to learn about her creative idea for helping students navigate this landscape and improve their media literacy with a lesson about analyzing and contextualizing images.

Episode 01: New Tools to Stamp out Bullying with K.C. Boyd

Published September 15, 2022

The image shows the words "STOP BULLYING" in bold red letters over a background of sad faces, broken hearts, and angry symbols, representing the negative effects of bullying.

Host Steve Tetreault kicks off Season Two with guest K.C. Boyd, who shares her creative lesson to help increase student awareness about bullying, in time for National Bullying Prevention Month.

Launched in the fall of 2021, One Lesson at a Time is updated in the middle of each month during the school year and is available exclusively through School Library Connection. Revisit episodes from One Lesson at a Time: Season One here.

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