Unprofessional Development

This week, we're joined by former teacher - now administrator - Brad Shreffler. He talks with us about making the transition from one role to the other, the role of anxiety medication, his north star as an educator, and how he strives to streamline processes for teachers. Turns out Brad is also really into spreadsheets, and you can get a bunch of cool tips and tricks from him right here:

bradshreffler.com

 

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Dipping once more into the Ed Podcast archive, this week, Shane talks with Nick Fuhrman about his adventures in teaching using animals as educational assistants. Nick also talks about his course, where he teaches students to do the same.

Watch Nick's TED Talk right here.

 

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The Alberta Podcast Network (featuring The Read-Along!)

In a guest-less episode, Shane and Mealey tackle the latest tech on the block - namely ChatGPT. We sample it's scriptwriting skills, discuss the implications of this new tool, and even use it to get a few project ideas across various subjects.

You can chat with ChatGPT right here

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Dr. Poppy Gibson joins us to talk help us understand some of the particularities of education in the UK. Plus, we go deep on our discussion of mental health, grief and loss, and giving educators a voice.

Follow Dr. Poppy on Twitter at @poppygibsonukCheck out her blog at inspiredideas.uk

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Donnie Piercey is the 2021 Kentucky teacher of the year and he joins us to talk about that experience, plus his fun approach in the classroom. At the centre of his practice is teaching kids to create, rather than to consume. We also practice how to say "fermented shark" with an Icelandic accent. It does not go well.

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In a world of increasing distraction, Eastern Religion professor Connie Kassor decided to try something radical: teach a class about nothing. Just...nothing. We talk about the huge impact that had which - unexpectedly - went far beyond her school. We also discuss rising mental health issues, which are increasingly linked to the use of social media and personal devices, plus the myth that we need to be productive all the time.

Check out the viral story from FOX News here.

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The Alberta Podcast Network - this week's highlight: The Read-Along Podcast!

This week, we're releasing a never-before-heard conversation from Shane's days as the host of Ed. In this conversation, Gholdy and Shane talk about Gholdy's experience in education as a student and how important representation is for young people. They also discuss the importance of constructing healthy narratives, both in the present and from a historical viewpoint as well. Finally, Gholdy shares her thoughts on love, joy, and beauty and why all these things need to be central to the education experience.

 

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This episode, Shane is presented with two liars who say they're teachers, and one who is the real deal. After asking five questions of each, he must choose the one who actually works in the classroom. Play along and place your bets!

 

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