Ep. 301 | 3 Steps to Hook Distracted Students w/ Tara Martin

<p>Engagement isn't about flashy tools, it is about the hook. When students feel connected to a topic, they retain more and take ownership of their learning. In this episode, I sit down with Tara Martin to explore how commercial modeling agency secrets can revolutionize literacy and content delivery across any grade level. And you thought Derek Zoolander was the only one who was able to teach you anything about modeling agencies…</p><p><b>What you will learn in this episode:</b></p><ul><li>The 3-step "Feel It, See It, Want It" engagement framework</li><li>How short-form video trailers drive library checkouts and deep literacy</li><li>Strategies to help students turn classroom assignments into real-world creator skills</li><li>How to apply 30-second commercial hooks across non-tested content areas</li></ul><p>Give this a shot in your classroom this school year and let us know how it goes. Buen provecho!</p><h2><b>Connect With Gabriel Carrillo</b></h2><ul><li>EdTech Bites Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://edtechbites.com" target="_blank">https://edtechbites.com</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On Bluesky: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites X: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites Facebook Page: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://facebook.com/edtechbites" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites On TikTok: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites</a></li><li>EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites</a></li></ul><h2>About Tara Martin</h2><p>Tara Martin is a nationally recognized educator, speaker, and author known for inspiring educators to lead with authenticity, courage, and heart. With experience as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and district administrator, she brings practical strategies that ignite engagement, build strong relationships, and creat