DistillED: The Podcast
Episodes
Episode 52: The Engagement Myth - Poor Proxies for Learning — Part 2 of 5
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover the truth behind student engagement in this thought-provoking episode of DistillED! We challenge the common misconceptions surrounding engagem...
Episode 51: The Busy Trap - Poor Proxies for Learning — Part 1 of 5
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you caught in the busy trap? In this thought-provoking episode of DistillED, we tackle the misconception that busyness equates to effective learni...
Episode 50: Activating Prior Knowledge - Making Learning Meaningful for the Long Term
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the key to meaningful learning in this enlightening episode of DistillED! We explore the vital role of activating prior knowledge and how it ca...
Episode 49: Behavioural Leadership - 5 Classroom Management Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Transform your classroom dynamics with this enlightening episode of DistillED! We dive into the essential principles of behavioral leadership, unveili...
Episode 48: Everyone, Together, Anyone - 3 Strategies to Boost Attention, Participation and Hard Thinking
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ignite your classroom dynamics in this engaging episode of DistillED! We delve into three powerful strategies designed to enhance attention, participa...
Episode 47: Formative Action Loops - Formative Action Loops: Ensuring Assessment Actually, Changes Learning
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the transformative potential of assessments in this insightful episode of DistillED! We dive into the concept of Formative Action Loops, a powe...
Episode 46: Explaining With Precision - Designing Clear Explanations That Reduce Cognitive Load
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the art of clarity in teaching with this insightful episode of DistillED! We explore the critical importance of designing clear explanations th...
Episode 45: Habits of Attention - Teaching Attention Through Purposeful Routines
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of student engagement in this thought-provoking episode of DistillED! We dive into the SLANT strategy—an approach designed to enhan...
Episode 44: Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction - The Full Guide That All Teachers Need to Read
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to effective teaching in this enlightening episode of DistillED! We delve into Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction, a comprehens...
Episode 43: Adaptive Teaching - Responsive Teaching Without Lowering the Bar
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elevate your teaching game with this insightful episode of DistillED! We dive into the concept of adaptive teaching, a dynamic approach that empowers ...
41: Solid Entry Routines - Designing the Conditions for Calm, Focus, and Learning from the First Minute
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Set the stage for success from the very first minute with this essential episode of DistillED! We explore the art of crafting solid entry routines tha...
Episode 41: The Simple Model of the Mind - Designing Instruction Around How Learning Happens
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the mysteries of the mind in this thought-provoking episode of DistillED! We break down the Simple Model of the Mind, a framework that can revo...
Episode 39: Retrieval Practice - What It Is — and When It Stops Working
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of your students' learning with this enlightening episode of DistillED! We delve into the concept of retrieval practice, a powerf...
Episode 37: Worked Examples - Reduce Cognitive Load and Accelerate Learning
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secret to effective learning with this insightful episode of DistillED! We dive into the concept of worked examples, a powerful instruction...
Episode 35: Move to Improve - Actionable Feedback for All Learners
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Revitalize your teaching approach with this dynamic episode of DistillED! We explore the powerful connection between purposeful movement and actionabl...
Episode 36: Think-Pair-Share - Boosting Thinking, Confidence, and Classroom Participation
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elevate your classroom dynamics with this engaging episode of DistillED! We explore the transformative strategy of Think-Pair-Share, a powerful tool d...
Episode 34: Signal for Attention - How to Secure Attention Before You Teach
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Capture your students' focus from the very start with this enlightening episode of DistillED! We delve into the crucial strategies for securing attent...
Episode 33: Cold Calling - How to Make Every Student Think, Every Time
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of every student in your classroom with this enlightening episode of DistillED! We dive into the art of cold calling—a powerful...
Episode 32: Inclusive Communication - Inclusive Communication: How to Support Students with Autism Through Language
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of language in supporting students with autism in this insightful episode of DistillED! We dive into the essential strategies for fos...
Episode 31: Weekly & Monthly Review - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transform your teaching practice with this episode of DistillED! We explore the vital role of weekly and monthly reviews in reinforcing learning, as o...
Episode 30: Require and Monitor Independent - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction Practice
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the key to fostering student independence in your classroom with this episode of DistillED! We delve into the vital practice of requiring and m...
Episode 29: Provide Scaffolds for Difficult Tasks - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of effective teaching with this episode of DistillED! We dive into the essential practice of providing scaffolds for difficult tasks,...
Episode 28: Obtain a High Success Rate - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to achieving a high success rate in your classroom with this episode of DistillED! Dive into Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction...
Episode 27: Check for Student Understanding - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with this episode of DistillED. Explore the essential practice of checking for student ...
Episode 26: Guide Student Practice - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with this episode of DistillED. Discover the art of guiding student practice and learn ...
Episode 25: Provide Models - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with this episode of DistillED. Discover the power of providing models and how this ess...
Episode 24: Ask a Large Number of Questions - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with this episode of DistillED. Dive into the art of asking a large number of questions...
Episode 23: Small Steps - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with this episode of DistillED. Dive into the transformative power of small steps and d...
Episode 22: Daily Review - Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction with this episode of DistillED. Dive into Principle 1: Review of Previous Learning, and...
Episode 21: Choral Response - Maximising Participation, Accuracy, and Fluency
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Choral Response in your classroom with this episode of DistillED. Discover how this dynamic teaching strategy can boost studen...
Episode 20: Second Chance - Second Chance: Turning “I don’t know” Into Learning
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of transforming uncertainty into opportunity with this episode of DistillED. Dive into the art of turning "I don't know" moments ...
Episode 19: Exit Tickets - Gathering Evidence to Guide Next Steps
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of Exit Tickets in your classroom with this episode of DistillED. Discover how these quick, end-of-lesson assessments can provide...
Episode 10: Hinge Questions - Identify and Respond to Common Misconceptions
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of Hinge Questions in your classroom with this episode of ⚗️DistillED. Discover how these strategically placed questions can help...
Episode 18: Live Drawing - Modelling With Illustrated Representations
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unleash the power of live drawing in your classroom with this episode of DistillED. Discover how illustrated representations can transform your teachi...
Episode 17: Thinking Aloud - Externalising Expert Thinking
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of "thinking aloud" in your classroom with this episode of DistillED. Discover how externalizing expert thinking can transform your t...
Episode 16: Peer Feedback - Model and Scaffold Constructive Conversations
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of peer feedback in your classroom with this episode of DistillED. We delve into the art of modeling and scaffolding constructive...
Episode 9: Checking for Understanding: TAPPLE - Verify All Students Are Learning
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ⚗️DistillED, we explore TAPPLE—a six-step routine from the EDI model that helps teachers check for understanding in real time...
Episode 15: Active Participation - Elicit Frequent Responses by Writing, Saying or Doing
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secret to boosting student engagement with this episode of DistillED, where we explore the art of eliciting frequent responses through writ...
Episode 14: Explicit Instruction - An 8-Step Lesson Sequence for High Impact Teaching
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets of high-impact teaching with this episode of DistillED, where we dive into the transformative power of Explicit Instruction. Discov...
Episode 13: Wait Time - Giving Students Time to Think
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the potential of "wait time" in your classroom with this insightful episode of DistillED. Discover how giving students a few extra seconds to t...
Episode 12: Storytelling - Story-Driven Explanations That Build Schema and Boost Learning
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the power of storytelling in your classroom with this episode of DistillED. Discover how story-driven explanations can build schema and enhance...
Episode 11: Whole Class Feedback - Reduce Workload and Boost Progress
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Whole Class Feedback can revolutionise your teaching approach by reducing workload and enhancing student progress. In this episode of Dis...
Episode 8: Optimising Communication - Applying Cognitive Load Theory to Instructional Design
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how Cognitive Load Theory can transform your instructional design. Learn practical strategies to help teachers reduce over...
Episode 7: Turn and Talk - Rehearse Ideas and Boost Participation Ratio
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Turn and Talk—a powerful, evidence-informed strategy that gets every student thinking, speaking, and actively engaged....
Episode 6: Behaviour Management - Essential Tools, Routines, and Scripts
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DistillED, we break down the three core elements of effective behaviour management—tools, routines, and scripts—and show how th...
Episode 5: Equitable Questioning - Is Everyone Participating and Thinking?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make sure every student is engaged, not just your frequent hand-raisers? Discover the power of equitable questioning in this quick episode of ...
Episode 1: Attention Please - Why Attention is the Gateway to Learning
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bite-sized episode of DistillED, we break down why attention matters — and how to get more of it in your classroom. Learn 5 practical, resea...
Episode 3: Mini-Whiteboards - See Thinking. Check Understanding. Adapt Teaching.
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DistillED, we explore how mini-whiteboards can transform your classroom by making student thinking visible. Discover a practical 5-...
Episode 2: Poor Proxies for Learning - Design Lessons for Thinking, Not Just Doing
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DistillED, we delve into Professor Rob Coe's concept of "poor proxies for learning"—those classroom indicators like student engag...
Episode 4: The 'Do Now' - Make Every Minute Count
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of DistillED, we dive into the deceptively simple yet powerful Do Now routine — a short, focused task students complete as soon as t...