ChalkTalkEDU

ChalkTalkEDU

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ChalkTalkEDU episodes

  • 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

    27 min
  • 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

    Apps Mentioned

    10 Percent Happier

    Headspace

    Calm

    25 min
  • 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


    26 min
  • 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

    25 min
  • 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

    Resources:

    Article About Toxic Positivity

    24 min
  • 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

    10 min
  • 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

    Resources Mentioned:

    Notability

    Google Suite Applications

    Edulastic

    Affirm Module from UNC 

    27 min
  • 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

    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

    25 min
  • Holiday 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

    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/
        • 15 min
        • The 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

          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
              • 25 min

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              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 teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!