ChalkTalkEDU

By Alyssa and Kimie

Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teacher... more

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The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

ChalkTalkEDU episodes:

May 11, 2021 We're Back & So Is Education Policy!
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through general updates on life, getting vaccinated, the trials of 2021 teaching, and the new education policy proposed by the Biden administration! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
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27min
January 12, 2021 Looking Ahead To 2021
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk about lessons they learned in 2020 and what they are looking forward to personally and professionally in 2021! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
Apps Mentioned
10 Percent Happier
Headspace
Calm
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25min
December 29, 2020 Get To Know Us; 2020 Favorites
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie share some favorite books, podcasts, movies and shows they have enjoyed this year. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]

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26min
December 15, 2020 Lessons Learned By Teacher In 2020
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie share and react to responses from teachers about their biggest lessons learned in 2020. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
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25min
December 01, 2020 Toxic Positivity in Schools
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the dangers of toxic positivity in schools and the importance of teacher mental health! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
Resources:
Article About Toxic Positivity
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24min
November 24, 2020 Being Reflective and Responsive as Teachers in 2020
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this mini episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the importance of being reflective and responsive as teachers in our personal and professional lives! We also read a story captures the reality of 2020. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
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10min
November 17, 2020 The Importance Of Student Choice
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk about the importance of giving students with and without disabilities choice and autonomy in the classroom! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
Resources Mentioned:
Notability
Google Suite Applications
Edulastic
Affirm Module from UNC
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27min
November 03, 2020 How To Encourage Kindness In Your Classroom
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the history of special education law and the two supreme court cases that lead us to special education today! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
Books/Documentaries mentioned in this episode:
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
What Is A Girl Worth? by Rachael Denhollander
Athlete A available on Netflix
Article Mentioned
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25min
October 27, 2020Holiday Season In Schools: Acknowledge or Ignore?
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this mini episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the pitfalls of holiday seasons in the classroom! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
Resources:
Scholastic: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/holidays/
Education World: https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/:
A month of multicultural holiday celebration

Culturally responsive holiday education: https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/culturally-responsive-instruction-holiday-and-religious-celebrations

How to teach holidays different from viewpoints of students: https://www.teacher.org/resource/teaching-holidays/#how-do-we-teach-children-about-beliefs-holidays-and-festivals-of-cultures-and-religions-different-from-their-own

Good resources for every holiday:https://www.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/
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15min
October 20, 2020The 2020 Election and Your Classroom
Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk about the right to vote and its importance in the classroom! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: [email protected]
Resources:
Brainpop videos
Teaching Tolerance

PBS resources

iCivics
Scholastic

New York Times

Newsela

Facing history and ourselves: making informed decisions and after the election resources

Education World
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25min

FAQs about ChalkTalkEDU:

How many episodes does ChalkTalkEDU have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.