ClassCast Podcast

This clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.027 features gap year expert and president of the national Gap Year Association Julia Rogers explaining how gap years appeal to so many students (the same gap year "elevator pitch" included in Clip 027.1) AND how to defer enrollment to a university so that a gap year is possible without sacrificing admissions status (new -- NOT included in 027.1).  Students who are already admitted to a university but reconsidering fall matriculation MUST listen to this so that they understand their options and the process to start a gap year. Remember to like, follow, share, and comment! 

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In this clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.027, founder of EnRoute Consulting and gap year expert Julia Rogers talks with host Ryan Tibbens about how she got into the gap year industry, began her consulting/advising career, and what she hopes to accomplish.  She also shares her vision of the ideal college education -- a blend of free travel, community/humanitarian service, traditional classroom learning, and externships/apprenticeships. While her vision is ambitious, it is also laudable for its focus on developing the full person, not just a transcript or resume. After you listen to the clip, be sure to like, follow, share, and leave a comment to let us know what you like and what you want to hear more about!

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This clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.027 features Julia Rogers, founder of EnRoute Consulting and president of the Gap Year Association, talking with host Ryan Tibbens about what a gap year is, why people choose them, and what they offer students that the traditional high school-to-college path doesn't. If you've never heard of gap years, start hear. If you know what they are, but are still unclear on why serious students would choose them, then there's still plenty to learn here. Ms. Rogers is an industry expert, so there's no better source to help you start considering gap years, whether as a primary plan or a contingency plan made necessary by pandemic-related closures.  Remember to like, share, follow, and leave a comment!

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In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.027, president of the Gap Year Association and gap year expert Julia Rogers talks with host Ryan Tibbens about what kinds of college experiences students want, what they need, how COVID-19 might affect that experience, and why a gap year might be just what the doctor (and student advisor) ordered. Students in the Class of 2020 and 2021 face tough decisions about when and how to matriculate, and if their schools are closed, online only, or even open but with limited social and athletic activities, then contingency plans are necessary.  While a purposeful gap year should usually be treated as a primary option, in the current circumstance, gap year advisors are seeing huge increases in inquiries as students seek a post-high school experience that satisfies their goals and enriches their lives. This clip might help you to weigh the pros and cons. Remember to like, follow, share, and comment!

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In this quick clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.027, gap year expert Julia Rogers talks with host Ryan Tibbens and promotes the benefits of a gap year before giving some thoughtful advice to students considering their future plans. This is just the first clip from a timely, informative episode all about gap years, improving student preparation for college and life, travel, and more. Watch for the full episode and additional highlight clips to begin streaming in the coming days. The posting on ClassCastPodcast.com will include links to several gap year organizations, programs, and resources, plus Ms. Rogers' TEDx talk! If you or someone you know plans to enter college in 2020 or even 2021, this episode is essential listening to help make good decisions about enrollment and the future. Please like, share, follow, and leave a comment!

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ClassCast Podcast Ep.026 features early elementary education expert Megan Moffett and host Ryan Tibbens discussing a wide variety of topics related to early childhood education, school at home, learning through playing, school climate, testing, teacher preparation, and much, much more. Ms. Moffett shares advice and tips to help parents educate their children at home, to help principals improve school culture, and to help us all achieve a better, more purposeful public education system.  

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In this clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.026, early elementary education expert Megan Moffett and host Ryan Tibbens discuss benefits, drawbacks, and trends related to project-based learning, standardized testing, and data collection during COVID-19 school closures. So much school legislation and policy revolve around assessment, and so much school discussion revolves around assessment, that sometimes it all starts to sound alike.  This clip is honest, direct, and refreshing -- why assessments are necessary, and why we can still do better. Let us know what you think!

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In this clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.026, elementary education expert Megan Moffett and host Ryan Tibbens discuss teacher preparation, including their own college and student teaching experiences, course requirements, and what future teachers may need to be successful. One of the most important (and obvious) ways to improve the quality of instruction in public schools is to increase the quality of teacher preparation programs; that's a topic that could fill volumes, but this clip is a great place to start. If you are a teacher or administrator, or if you are considering becoming a teacher in the future, this clip is for you!  

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In this clip from ClassCast Pocast Ep.026, elementary education expert Megan Moffett and host Ryan Tibbens discuss the trend of splitting elementary schools, clustering grade levels, and other organizational creativity that can potentially save tax dollars and increase collaboration, though they also risk increasing transitions, anxiety, and homogeneity in the school. From "Kindergarten Academies" to upper/lower elementary schools and beyond, school divisions across the country are getting creative with how they organize and facilitate different groups and ages of students. Listen in to learn more, and let us know what you think!

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In this clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.026, early elementary education expert and future administrator Megan Moffett talks with host Ryan Tibbens about the important roles school administrators play and how they can create, change, and maintain school cultures that promote student well-being and that foster growth for faculty and students alike. If you have an interest in school improvement, administration, or culture, this clip is for you.  Let us know what you think!

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