EduMagic Podcast is a chart topping education podcast for preservice teachers, student teachers, and education majors. Hosted by Dr. Samantha Fecich, each weekly episode shares practical teaching strategies, classroom management tips, educational technology ideas, and support to help you confidently prepare for the classroom. Whether you're completing observations, field experiences or student teaching, you'll gain actionable tools, encouragement, and inspiration to become the teacher you are…
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Starting college this fall? In this episode, we're sharing seven simple things every new college student should do before classes begin. From checking your university email and finding your classrooms to organizing deadlines and locating campus resources, these practical college success tips can help make your first semester less stressful and more successful. Whether you're a first year student…
Think your syllabus is just a course document you download and forget? Think again! In this episode of the EduMagic Podcast, I'm sharing why your course syllabus is one of the most valuable tools for college success. I reached out to several professor colleagues and asked them one simple question: What do you wish students knew about your syllabus? Their answers were full of practical tips that…
First meeting as a student teacher? A concise, professional thank you email can set the tone for a strong mentoring relationship and reflect well on your professionalism. Learn how to write a student teacher thank you email after your first meeting. Build professionalism, strengthen relationships, and stand out during your field placement. You’ll discover: Why a thank-you email matters in your…
What can Walt Disney World teach us about connecting with students? A lot, actually. In this episode, we explore the Take Five strategy from Lee Cockerell's Creating Magic, spontaneous, intentional moments that cost nothing yet mean everything to the person on the receiving end. I walk through practical Take Five ideas for every grade level. Whether you're a preservice teacher, a veteran in the…
What do you do when you studied hard, and someone else didn’t, but they did better than you? Or when you fail an exam, struggle in a class, or feel behind your cohort? This episode is inspired by the book Let Them by Mel Robbins. This theory is applied to preservice teachers navigating coursework, studying, fieldwork, and student teaching. This episode reminds future teachers that struggle is part…
As classrooms continue to evolve, teacher candidates must feel confident navigating digital tools that support creativity, organization, and collaboration. Two standout platforms, Canva and Google Classroom, work together to help educators design engaging content and manage their digital curriculum without feeling overwhelmed. These tools are especially valuable for future teachers looking to…
Educational technology empowers teacher candidates to collaborate, assess, organize, and inspire learning in new ways. Whether building a professional identity on Instagram and Pinterest, assessing learning with Google Forms, organizing content on Google Sites, or transforming instruction with VR, these tools prepare educators for today's and tomorrow's classrooms. Teacher candidates are…
In this EDUMagic Podcast episode, future teachers share their favorite engagement‑boosting EdTech tools: Padlet and Nearpod. Learn how these platforms support collaboration, real‑time feedback, and student participation across grade levels and content areas. Listen as pre‑service educators explain how Padlet encourages every student to share their voice and how Nearpod transforms lessons into…
In this special EDU Magic Podcast episode, Dr. Sam Fecich hands the mic to future teachers from Slippery Rock University! Listen as teacher candidates share their favorite digital tools for planning, note‑taking, time management, and organization from both student and classroom perspectives. Featured tools include: Notability for digital note‑taking and math learning Google Calendar for classroom…
March is the calm before the storm. Midterms are winding down, spring break is calling, and before you know it, the semester is over. But for student teachers, March is actually the perfect time to reflect about what comes next. In this episode, we slow down and plan how to set yourself up for a stronger, smarter second half of the year. From reflecting on your placement to building habits that…
