Rebel Teacher Alliance

Wow. We think this is a record. But this is probably the shortest, but also the most concise episode we have ever recorded. Three teachers. Three student engagement stories. One boardgame. And we are done. Scott talks about how he engages his ALO students with a Frayer model activity Jeremy Sederquist posted on our Discord, Fabian has his students commit low-key vandalism by having them put googly eyes on random objects, and Jamie tried a new EMC2 activity called Collab Collect (Stack Attack). In the end, Scott talks about a game in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?’.

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This week, it is week one for Fabian, while Jamie is already getting settled with her students and Scott is still recruiting. Listen to us discussing how different a high school class with low numbers of students can be, Jamie is hitting the ground running with her game, and Scott is passing out personal invitations to his students. Fabian has a game he describes in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?.

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Things mentioned on the show:- Ice Cool- Cup Stack Collapse

Welcome back everybody! We are back and so happy to talk to each other again after the longest break we have ever taken. A lot has happened and we unpack it on our show. Join us, listen in as Scott talks about his position he is coordinating and basically creating from nothing, Jamie moving back into a 4th grade only classroom, and Fabian talks about his move to a new school and a new state. Jamie has a game she describes in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?. Happy sixth season everyone!

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Things mentioned on the show:- Monica Genta on TikTok

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Jamie Halsey, Fabian Hofmann, and Scott Kazarian are joined by Mr. Ben Weems, a middle school history teacher passionate about gamifying the learning experience. Ben shares his journey, insights, and unique strategies for engaging students through game-like elements in his classroom. The conversation delves into his use of thematic maps, item cards, and historical events to create a dynamic and educational environment. Plus, they discuss the latest in gamified learning and delve into some favorite games in the ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?'.

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Things mentioned on the show:

- My City

- Ready, Set, Bet

- Star Wars: Unlimited

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Jamie Halsey, Fabian Hofmann, and Scott Kazarian welcome special guest Brian Thompson, a YouTube creator passionate about immersive design and making. Brian talks about his journey of starting his YouTube channel, the importance of imagination in education, and the inspiring community he has built `around creating immersive spaces. The discussion also touches on the benefits of project-based learning for students and the impact of creative projects in fostering imagination and hands-on skills. Tune in to find out how Brian combines his love for sci-fi and making to inspire students and educators alike. In our ever popular segment “What’cha been playin’...?” everyone shares a game and three out of four of them exist already.

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Things mentioned on the show:

- The Smuggler’s Room YouTube Channel

- Wyrmspan

- Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza

- Star Wars Jabba’s Palace

This episode dives deep into the intersections of education, artificial intelligence (AI), and gamification strategies. Our special guest, John Meehan, shares his insights on the transformative power of games in the classroom, discusses the ethical and practical aspects of AI in education, and offers a sneak peek into the latest developments at EMC2 Learning. We also tackle the contemporary issue of AI attribution in student work, explore innovative teaching techniques, and get a glimpse into John's personal journey with CrossFit and gaming. Finally, check out the game(s) he is sharing in our ever popular segment “What’cha been playin’...?”.

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Things mentioned on the show:

- emc2learning

- Fully Engaged

- EDrenaline Rush

- Wingspan Asia

- Grass is Greener

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, the hosts discuss their end-of-year preparations and share engaging classroom games, including Mafia and the review game Territory Takedown which can be found on emc2learning.com. They reflect on students' emotional reactions to their departure announcements and hiding "grou(b)t demlins" as playful Easter eggs. The hosts also discuss using technology tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Canva to enhance their classroom activities. In the ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin’...?” Scott shares the game Block party.

#rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification 

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Things mentioned on the show:

- Block Party

- Territory Takedown

- Rehash Rally

Today on Rebel Teacher Alliance, we have a lively discussion with Jeremy Sederquist, who shares his journey from teaching math to STEM, incorporating gamification and a steampunk theme to engage students. The conversation also dives into topics like 3D printers, room transitions, and innovative teaching methodologies, including gamified learning with personalized characters and Lego Robotics. In our ever popular segment "Whatcha' Been Playin'...?", Jeremy introduces Dumb Ways to Die.

#rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification 

Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here!

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- Dumb Ways to Die

This week's episode is full of major announcements! Scott and Fabian reveal some pretty big news. Jamie shares the success of her "Harry Potter vs. Star Wars" day with student-run game stations. Fabian details his multi-part "Shadogar" boss battle incorporating Quizizz, tower building, and creativity. The hosts also discussed their Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations and end-of-year gamified activities. In our ever popular segment "Whatcha' Been Playin'...?", Fabian introduced the strategic WWII board game Blitzkrieg.

#rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification 

Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here!

On this episode, Jamie shares her exciting new gamification cards like the "Wookiee Cafe Spy" for tracking her coffee intake and the "Rebel Reader's Relay" to incentivize book shares. Fabian then discusses having YouTube creator Brian Thompson as a virtual guest for his students' Star Wars project. With summer approaching, we talk about upcoming PD opportunities including Seasons of CS and Jamie presenting at EduProtocols Academy. Scott recaps his recent "boss battle" review game where one class impressively defeated the boss at 100%. In our ever popular segment "Whatcha' Been Playin'...?", Scott recommends the engaging German puzzle game The Magic Labyrinth he discovered at a thrift store.

#rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification 

Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here!

Things mentioned on the show:- Seasons of CS- Magic Labyrinth- EduProtocols Summer Academy