In this episode Matt Karabinos shares his journey from working in sales and the oil fields to becoming an elementary school teacher. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and taking opportunities to pay the bills and gain experience. Matt's why behind teaching is the joy of seeing students learn and grow, and he values building relationships with them. He also discusses his teaching strategies, including allowing students to ask questions and explore their interests, and incorporating digital literacy lessons. The conversation explores the lack of guidance for children on managing social media and the potential consequences of oversharing. We also discuss the importance of teaching writing skills and the need for education to adapt to the changing technological landscape. We cover the use of Gen AI in education, along with the challenges of incorporating it into the curriculum. We emphasize the need for educators to encourage students to ask why and be curious about the world around them. The conversation also touches on the role of technology in education and the challenges of navigating digital tools.
You can find Matthew
linkedin.com/in/matthew-karabinos-mat
https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.k_all_day?_t=8muBhRBqWRn&_r=1
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-murdoch-%F0%9F%A4%99-68a846b1/
YouTube
https://youtube.com/@thetattooedteacher01?si=tJy1U6Huz684CtZE
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