Episode 28 of The Art of Teaching Business podcast!
In this episode, I share my approach to note taking has evolved over the years and why I no longer ask students to write while I’m teaching. I introduce the Snip Note System—small, visual graphic organizers that help students listen first, then record what matters in a meaningful and memorable way. If you're looking for a more student-centered, brain-friendly way to support retention and engagement, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how note taking can become a true learning tool rather than a classroom interruption.
Here is the Snip Notes YouTube video mentioned in the podcast.
Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast:
Business Essential Snip Notes™
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Episode 27 of The Art of Teaching Business podcast!
In this episode, I share my experiences and practical strategies for motivating unmotivated students in the classroom. I outline five key approaches: triggering curiosity (through storytelling and Google Earth), using pop culture, gamifying lessons, incorporating props and hands-on activities, and letting students help create class mission, vision, and code of ethics. I also share some heartfelt stories of former students to remind teachers that sometimes, true impact emerges long after students leave the classroom.
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Welcome to Season 4 - Episode 26 of The Art of Teaching Business podcast! In this exciting episode, I have my first guest ever! I interview Norman, a veteran business educator with over 35 years of experience at Keene High School's Cheshire Career Center in Keene, New Hampshire. Discover how Norman transformed Business classes and skyrocketed enrollment by implementing the City Collaborative™—a hands-on, immersive, project-based learning approach to teaching business concepts. Norman shares his journey, classroom strategies, and real stories of student engagement, collaboration, and creativity, especially after the challenges of remote learning and COVID-19.
Resource mentioned in the podcast:
1️⃣ City Collaborative™ Business Education Project
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Welcome to Season 3, the 25th episode of 'The Art ofTeaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom.
In Episode 25 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, I get real about what May feels like for teachers—the chaos, the burnout, and the overlooked need for true appreciation. I share stories about my own experiences with Teacher Appreciation Week (or lack thereof!), creative end-of-year projects, and why it’s so important to give ourselves grace. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Tune in as I reflect on the importance of self-care, celebrate the impact we make, and remind you to enjoy the journey—even in the wildest month of the school year.
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Welcome to Season 3, the 24th episode of 'The Art ofTeaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom.
In Episode 24 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, I dive into how I totally flipped my approach to end-of-year assessments. Back in the day, it was all about textbook tests, but now I’m all in on project-based learning and creative capstones—think food trucks, events, and hands-on business challenges. I’ll chat about why these projects actually boost student confidence and make learning stick, plus share some of my favorite ideas and tips. If you want to finish the school year strong and ditch boring tests, you’re in the right place!
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Food Truck Final Capstone Project for Entrepreneurship and Intro to Business class2️⃣ Accounting Class Capstone Project
3️⃣ Marketing Capstone Project
4️⃣ Social Media Marketing Capstone Project
5️⃣ Food Truck Project for Computer Applications Class
6️⃣ Paper Airplane Final Assessment Project
7️⃣ Business Communications Course
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Welcome to Season 3, the 23rd episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom, a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award, and a nationally known speaker at business education conferences.
In Episode 23 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, I discuss the importance of active listening as a secret weapon in the classroom. As a veteran teacher, I've discovered that many educators aren't teaching this crucial skill. I explained how I made active listening a fundamental part of my business communications course and shared its key components: maintaining eye contact, asking questions, reflecting on what we hear, being patient, and listening without judgment. I've found that emphasizing active listening transforms classroom culture and gives students a valuable life skill for their future careers. It's not just about hearing, but understanding and being fully present in conversations.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Business Communications Course
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Welcome to Season 3, the 22nd episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In Episode 22 of The Art of Teaching Business Podcast, host Denise Leigh delves into effective strategies for promoting business education programs during the peak scheduling season in January and February. Denise shares five actionable tips, from creating eye-catching displays at elective fairs to utilizing bulletin boards and project-based learning to showcase student work. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other departments and the value of student engagement. Packed with practical advice and personal anecdotes, this episode offers valuable insights for educators looking to attract more students to their business classes. Tune in for expert tips on fostering classroom community and ensuring job security.
Timestamped Overview:
00:00 Budgeting time crucial for program promotion.
04:37 Preparing for January program with student volunteers.
07:16 Engage 8th graders: fun teacher, food projects.
13:19 Engaging bulletin boards inspire student interaction.
17:12 Artifacts displayed engage students in city projects.
20:06 Collaborations attract students, promote program interest.
22:11 Promote business education for student success.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Ticket to Success Bulletin Board
2️⃣ Bulletin Boards and Classroom Décor Category
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Welcome to Season 3, the 21st episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
This podcast is the final podcast of a 3-part series about instructional strategies for your Computer Applications class.
Show rundown and timestamps:
Instructional Strategies Overview [00:00:49]
Discussion of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching computer applications.
Introduction of the main focus: guided instruction, application, technology playground, brain breaks.
Guided Instruction [00:01:39]
Definition and importance of guided instruction.
Classroom setup and management techniques.
Examples of guided instruction for teaching new concepts like spreadsheets.
Application [00:07:24]
Explanation of application as an instructional strategy.
Importance of setting clear expectations and deadlines.
Examples of application tasks like formatting in MS Word or Google Slides.
Technology Playground [00:09:24]
Importance of giving students time to explore and play with technology.
Examples include Google Earth activities and creative assignments.
Recommended frequency and timing for technology playground sessions.
Brain Breaks [00:13:37]
Description of brain breaks to provide creative opportunities.
Examples of engaging activities like Google Earth scavenger hunts and creating digital kiosks.
Importance of switching instructional strategies to keep students engaged.
Google Sites Project [00:21:48]
Detailed explanation of a Google Sites project as an example of mixing strategies.
Guided instruction for interface familiarization.
Application tasks with daily expectations and creativity.
Final Thoughts and Teaching Philosophy [00:24:58]
Emphasis on the importance of varying instructional strategies.
Encouragement to make lessons engaging and avoid predictability.
Conclusion.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Google Sites
2️⃣ Keyboarding/Typing Fun Files Bundle
3️⃣ Computer Applications - Google Full Course Bundle
4️⃣ Microsoft Applications Course Bundle
5️⃣ Hot Cocoa Stand - Google Slides
6️⃣ Holiday Living Room - Google Slides
Here is a link to the entire Computer Applications Lessons category in my store.
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Welcome to Season 3, the 20th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I talk about the essential Google Applications that are so important for business education. I offer tips on effective classroom strategies and maximizing student engagement in your Computer Applications/ Google Applications class. Podcast 2 of a 3 part series.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Google Keep
2️⃣ Google Productivity Simulation 3️⃣ Computer Applications - Google Full Course Bundle
4️⃣ Google Travel
Here is a link to the entire Google Applications Lessons category in my store. My TpT Store is Business Education With Denise Leigh.
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Welcome to Season 3, the 19th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I talk about the essential Microsoft Office applications that are so important for business education. I offer tips on effective classroom strategies and maximizing student engagement in your Computer Applications/Microsoft Applications class. Podcast 1 of a 3 part series.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Microsoft Office Course Bundle - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
2️⃣ Keyboarding Fun File Bundle My TpT Store is Business Education With Denise Leigh.
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Welcome to Season 3, the 18th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I offer some tips on making a teaching career more manageable by grading over a student's shoulder. I answer your questions from my last podcast episode and further explain how you can save your valuable time and make your work/life balance better by grading over the shoulder rather than giving tests and quizzes.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Personal Finance Course Financial Literacy High School Curriculum Full SemesterMy TpT Store is Business Education With Denise Leigh.
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Welcome to Season 3, the 17th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I challenge you to 'think outside of the test' and use projects and activities as the methods of assessments in your classes instead of traditional exams. It will save you time and effort and elevate the learning experience for your students.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ City Collaborative™ Business Education Project – Revolutionary Project-Based Learning (PBL) Activity My TpT Store is Business Education With Denise Leigh.
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Welcome to Season 3, the 16th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with 28 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I share 10 tips and strategies to help keep your classroom 'normal' and help with your classroom management.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Workplace Expectations
2️⃣ Keyboarding Practice Fun Files Bundle
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Welcome to Season 2, the 15th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I share three valuable strategies to help business education teachers prepare for the upcoming semester and alleviate anxieties. I discuss the importance of choosing and focusing on state or national standards, finding the right resources to guide through the curriculum, and setting up effective classroom practices and procedures. Together, let's explore practical tips to overcome the fears associated with the start of a new semester and embrace the opportunity to engage with our students in a meaningful way.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Student Led Instruction YouTube Video
2️⃣ Accounting Snip Notes
3️⃣ My Courses on TpT My TpT Store is Business Education With Denise Leigh.
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Welcome to Season 2, the 12th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
This podcast is about surviving the multi-prep business education lifestyle. I offer my tips and suggestions on how to juggle teaching many different classes.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Pumpkin Spice Marketing Class and Economics Case Study / Activity / Lesson 2️⃣ Scope and Sequence for the Multi-Prep Teacher Google Doc
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Welcome to Season 2, the 11th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
This podcast is about five mistakes I have made at the beginning of the school year.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Business Activities for Back to School & First Week of School - America Runs on Business 2️⃣ Workplace Expectations Discovery Activities for Career and Business Class
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Welcome to Season 2, the 13th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
This episode is about planning business education field trips. I talk about the 4 different types of field trips I use. Field trips are an excellent way to promote your program to get students excited about taking your business education classes. Who wouldn't want to get out of the classroom and go on a field trip?
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Welcome to Season 2, the 14th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
In this podcast I share some valuable classroom management tips. As a seasoned educator, I understand the importance of building strong relationships with my students and creating an environment free from distractions. I'll also be discussing the significance of designing a learning space that caters to our specific needs. So, get ready to gain some insights and strategies to enhance your classroom management skills.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Google Docs Lessons, Prompts, Tasks and Projects | 4 Google Applications Lessons
2️⃣ Student-Led Instruction Explained and Demonstrated
3️⃣ Keyboarding Practice Typing Fun Lesson | Computer Applications Class Activity
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Welcome to the final episode of Season 1, the 10th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
This podcast is about my passion project - The City Collaborative™ Business Education (PBL) Project. I talk about the background of this project and how it has grown through the years. Competencies are discussed, as well as how my project became so collaborative. I explain how other teachers joined my efforts, so that their students learned from the City Project as well. This made this a truly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cross-curricular educational journey for all students and teachers involved!
Fun Fact: Business Educators all over the globe are now building cities with their students right in their classrooms. I'm SO SO proud!
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣City Collaborative™ Business Education Project - Project Based Learning PBL (My Signature Resource)
2️⃣ My Guided Video Tour of the City Collaborative™
3️⃣ The Facebook Group 'City Collaborative™ with Denise Leigh'
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Welcome to the 9th episode of 'The Art of Teaching Business' Podcast, where we explore the world of teaching business education classes. I'm your host, Denise Leigh, a veteran business education teacher with over 25 years in the classroom and a finalist for the 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year award.
This podcast is about teaching entrepreneurship in all of your business education preps. I offer some great suggestions that I use in my multi-prep Biz-Ed classroom.
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
1️⃣ Business Education Project for Project Based Learning PBL! (City Collaborative) My Signature Resource
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