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The Jordan Journey

The Jordan Journey

Written by: Jared Covili Kiera Beddes
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The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah.2022 - Jordan School District Political Science Politics & Government Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Beyond the Game: Building Habits for Lifelong Growth with Health & Physical Education Specialist Nate Foster
    May 1 2026

    The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah.

    Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions:

    • How do you define resilience? Do you see it any differently in an academic context versus a personal one?
    • One of the defining characteristics of a resilient lifelong learner is that students “rebound after setbacks”. What are some strategies you have to help students develop that grit?
    • There has been a lot of discussion this year around balancing technology and screen time for personal wellness. What is your vision for JSD around digital health and safety?

    Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District.

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    • Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website
    • Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter
    • Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website
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    40 mins
  • Pencils, Pixels, and Power: Bridging the New Participation Gap with Digital Learning Specialist Deanna Taylor
    Apr 3 2026

    The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah.

    Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions:

    • Does a student truly have "access" if they have the hardware but haven't been taught the literacies needed to navigate it?
    • As a specialist, how do you help teachers pivot their instruction so that digital tools are used for active, "high-road" learning rather than just passive screen time?
    • What is one lesson or one piece of advice about educational technology that you think all teachers need to know?

    Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District.

    Follow us:

    • Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website
    • Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter
    • Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website
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    39 mins
  • Telling the Jordan Story with Data with Assessment, Research, & Accountability Director with Ben Jameson
    Mar 6 2026

    The Jordan School District’s Teaching & Learning department is proud to produce the Jordan Journey podcast. The Jordan Journey is a monthly education podcast featuring teacher stories from across the Jordan School District in Utah.

    Over of the course of this episode, we discuss some of the following questions:

    • While test scores give us a "what," how are we capturing the "why" and "how" through qualitative data to better reflect the Empathetic Communicator characteristic?
    • How can we help students become empathetic communicators of their own data? Is there a way for them to use their personal assessment results to advocate for their own learning needs?
    • How do you balance the wide range of diverse perspectives in the data that makes up Jordan School District?

    Don’t forget to listen to our 🏁🏎️💨 “Pitstop” 🏁🏎️💨 segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District.

    Follow us:

    • Jordan Digital Teaching & Learning on Instagram, Twitter, Website
    • Kiera Beddes on LinkedIn, Twitter
    • Jared Covili on LinkedIn, Twitter, Website
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    45 mins
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