Rebel Teacher Alliance

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Rebel Teacher Alliance episodes

April 25, 2024 Episode 208 - Finding Our AI ChatBot (S5E32)
In this episode, we delve into the integration of innovative technologies and teaching strategies in the classroom. From leveraging Canva for creative student projects to exploring AI chatbots' role in student engagement and media literacy, we navigate the diverse landscape of education technology. Reflecting on our experiences, we examine the challenges and benefits of incorporating digital platforms into lesson plans and the impact on student learning and critical thinking skills. Our interactive discussion includes gamifying classroom experiences with chatbots, organizing group activities, and sharing recommendations for educational tools like Microsoft reading tools and fluency assessments. Finally, Fabian shares a game in our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin’...?”.
#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:- www.schoolai.com- Indiana Jones: Throw me the Idol

46 min
April 18, 2024 Episode 207 - Finding Our Field Trip (S5E31)
Welcome to our newest episode! Scott, Jamie, and Fabian delved into their recent activities, attending conferences and exploring innovative educational tools like Budly.ai and Quizizz. The conversation touched on field trips, live shows, and educational games. Stick around until the end for our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin’...?”.
#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:
- budly.ai - Sign up for the BETA
- schoolai.com - Great tool that lets you create a monitored chatbot
- Quizizz.com - Great review platform with tons of AI integration
- Diffit - Check our discord for an exclusive premium trial until the end of this school year!
42 min
April 11, 2024 Episode 206 - Finding Our Partial Eclipse (S5E30)
Join us in this captivating episode where we dive into the world of innovative teaching practices with Rebel Teacher Alliance. We discuss the eclipse, academic strategies and creative approaches to teaching standardized test vocabulary, using rubrics, some easy gamification elements, and how Fabian used Pandemic: Fall of Rome as part of his lesson. Finally, Scott shares a game in our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin’...?”.
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:
- John Meehan’s original QRBreakIN writeup @ edrenalinerush.com
- Feisty Dice

48 min
April 04, 2024 Episode 205 - Finding Our Dangerously Cheesy Snack (S5E29)
In this episode, we had a lively discussion about various topics ranging from gamifying classrooms to onboarding new students in the middle of a school year. We shared experiences such as using AI-generated text on phones, testing games for companies, and engaging students through creative gameplay. We also brainstormed ideas for integrating new students smoothly into existing class dynamics and fostering collaboration between different grade-level guilds. Fabian introduces a game in the ever popular segment “Whatcha’ been playin’...?”.
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:
- Marvel Snap
- Big Potato Games
- Odd One Out

44 min
March 28, 2024 Episode 204 - Finding Our Baby Face (S5E28)
In this episode the crew shares anecdotes from their teaching experiences, like student reactions to shaving beards and school trips to SeaWorld. They discuss creating immersive experiences for students based on real-life field trips to theme parks and strategies for improving student engagement, such as peer tutoring and lunchtime work sessions. Jamie talks about her appearance on a YouTube live show, Doodle and Chat, and the hosts explore incorporating game testing and student feedback mechanisms in the classroom. Scott introduces a game in the ever popular segment “Whatcha’ been playin’...?”.
#rtalliance #teachertok #teachersoftiktok #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:- The Muddles - Fun creative card game

33 min
March 21, 2024 Episode 203 - Finding Our Unicorn (S5E27) w/ Johnathan Howlstrom
In this episode, we had a delightful discussion with Johnathan Howlstrom, an enthusiastic educator who has recently introduced gamification elements into his classroom and kind of stumbled into a new world without contact to any other gamifiers. Jonathan shared his experience with implementing boss battles in his lessons, where students participate in spelling challenges using a Dungeons & Dragons-inspired game format. He also shares a game in our ever popular segment “Whatcha’ been playin’...?” You can follow him on Tiktok by clicking here.#rtalliance #teachertok #teachersoftiktok #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:- Flamecraft
38 min
March 14, 2024 Episode 202 - Finding Our Flock of Porgs (S5E26)
In this episode, we dive into various educational strategies and share personal anecdotes from our teaching experiences. Scott highlights the excitement surrounding the influx of innovative item cards on Discord, mentioning how these ideas have sparked creativity in our classrooms. Jamie discusses her unique approach to gamifying project turn-ins, employing a Star Wars-themed battle to motivate her students. Fabian shares his Lego Rome project, aiming to reduce missing assignments by involving students in a class-wide brick battle. The episode is rounded off with our favorite segment “Whatcha been playin’...?”, where Fabian reviews the game "Dragon's Breath," suggesting its potential classroom application for engaging students in learning activities.
#podcast, #studentengagement, #classroom anecdotes, #DragonsBreath, #interactivereviews, #games, #Discordchannel, #learningexperiences, #rtalliance #teachertok #teachersoftiktok #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:- Dragon’s Breath
38 min
March 07, 2024 Episode 201 - Finding Our History Helper (S5E24)
In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, Jamie, Fabian, and Scott discuss integrating AI tools like ChatGPT in education, emphasizing tailored prompts for student feedback. They share practical tips for classroom implementation, highlighting the value of professional development workshops for enhancing teaching practices. The conversation also touches on creating item cards to promote interactive learning and teamwork. Join the Discord for sharing item card ideas! Finally, Jamie talks about Wyrmspan in our ever popular segment “Whatcha’ been playin’...?”
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:
- ChatGPT
- Wyrmspan
52 min
February 29, 2024 Episode 200 - Finding Our 200th Episode (S5E24)
This week we celebrate our 200th episode milestone, reflecting on our journey and exploring the potential of AI technology in education. We delve into AI music creation with suno.ai and discuss tools like ChatGPT and Wheel of Names to enhance writing and presentation skills. Jamie shares engaging project on national parks, implementing boss battles for interactive learning, and a heartfelt gratitude to our community for their support on this educational adventure.
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:
- suno.ai
- Wheel of Names
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- Llama
- Diff.it
- Magic School AI

46 min
February 22, 2024 Episode 199 - Finding Our March Madness Monopoly (S5E23) w/ Jason Hilbert
On this week’s episode, we invited high school history teacher and Star Wars enthusiast, Jason Hilbert back on the show. Now that both of Jason’s kids are students at his high school, he has learned about their perspectives as students. In these discussions, he found some eye-opening insights about what teachers can do to make students feel like they care. We also learned about Jason’s most recent room transformation and finally, Jason interviews the three of us. Plus, we discuss two games: Guillotine and The Landlord’s Game in our ever popular segment “Whatcha’ been playin’...?”
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:
Jason’s Instagram (a must see to check out his latest creations and Etsy store)
Guillotine card game
The Landlord’s Game: article on its history- origins of Monopoly
Toys that Built America- tv documentary series
50 min