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The Art of Teaching Business

The Art of Teaching Business

By: Denise Leigh
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Welcome to 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. I'll be sharing my insights, tips, and philosophies on how to effectively teach business education to today's students. Whether you're a new teacher just starting out or a seasoned educator looking for fresh ideas, this podcast will offer practical advice and thought-provoking discussions on teaching business.Denise Leigh
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  • 28. Teaching the TikTok Generation: Bite-Sized Note Taking That Actually Works
    Oct 20 2025

    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:

    Accounting Snip Notes™

    Personal Finance Snip Notes™

    Career Class Snip Notes™

    Business Essential Snip Notes™

    Business Law Snip Notes™

    Marketing Class Snip Notes™

    Business Plan Snip Notes™


    If you liked this episode, throw me a like and leave a comment!

    Visit my website at ⁠http://www.business-ed.com⁠.

    THANKS FOR LISTENING!

    -Denise Leigh


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    15 mins
  • 27. 5 Creative Ways to Motivate Unmotivated Students (That Actually Work)
    Sep 24 2025

    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.

    Resources mentioned in (or related to) this podcast:

    1️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Taylor Swift Marketing Lessons

    2️⃣⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Pumpkin Spice Seasonal Marketing Class & Economics Case Study Activity Lesson

    3️⃣ ⁠Google Earth - Computer Applications

    4️⃣ Personal Finance Quest Fun Learning Activity

    5️⃣ Business Quest Activity

    6️⃣ ⁠'Map Your Taxes' - Personal Finance Class Lesson

    7️⃣⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Business Ethics Unit


    If you liked this episode, throw me a like and leave a comment!

    Visit my website at ⁠http://www.business-ed.com⁠.

    THANKS FOR LISTENING!

    -Denise Leigh


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    35 mins
  • 26. How Project-Based Learning Is Transforming Business Education
    Sep 5 2025

    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


    If you liked this episode, throw me a like and leave a comment!

    Visit my blog at http://www.business-ed.com.

    THANKS FOR LISTENING!

    -Denise Leigh


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    30 mins
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