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ChalkTalkEDUWe're Back & So Is Education Policy!Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through general updates on life, getting vaccinated, the trials of 2021 teaching, and the new education policy proposed by the Biden administration! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://a...2021-05-1127 minChalkTalkEDULooking Ahead To 2021Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk about lessons they learned in 2020 and what they are looking forward to personally and professionally in 2021! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Apps Mentioned
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Headspace
Calm
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· A...2021-01-1225 minChalkTalkEDUGet To Know Us; 2020 FavoritesWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie share some favorite books, podcasts, movies and shows they have enjoyed this year. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-2926 minChalkTalkEDULessons Learned By Teacher In 2020Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie share and react to responses from teachers about their biggest lessons learned in 2020. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2020-12-1525 minChalkTalkEDUToxic Positivity in SchoolsWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the dangers of toxic positivity in schools and the importance of teacher mental health! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Resources:
Article About Toxic Positivity
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a...2020-12-0100 minChalkTalkEDUBeing Reflective and Responsive as Teachers in 2020Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this mini episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the importance of being reflective and responsive as teachers in our personal and professional lives! We also read a story captures the reality of 2020. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
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· Anchor: The easiest way t...2020-11-2400 minChalkTalkEDUThe Importance Of Student ChoiceWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk about the importance of giving students with and without disabilities choice and autonomy in the classroom! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Resources Mentioned:
Notability
Google Suite Applications
Edulastic
Affirm Module from UNC...2020-11-1700 minChalkTalkEDUHow To Encourage Kindness In Your ClassroomWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the history of special education law and the two supreme court cases that lead us to special education today! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Books/Documentaries mentioned in this episode:
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens2020-11-0300 minChalkTalkEDUHoliday Season In Schools: Acknowledge or Ignore?Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this mini episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the pitfalls of holiday seasons in the classroom! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Resources:
Scholastic: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/holidays/
Education World: https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/:
A month of multicultural holiday celebration
...2020-10-2700 minChalkTalkEDUThe 2020 Election and Your ClassroomWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk about the right to vote and its importance in the classroom! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Resources:
Brainpop videos
Teaching Tolerance
PBS resources
iCivics
Scholastic
New York Times
Newsela
Facing history and ourselves: making informed decisions and after...2020-10-2000 minChalkTalkEDUA Brief History of Special Education LawWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through the history of special education law and the two supreme court cases that lead us to special education today! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Special Education Law Resources:
Monthly update emails: https://perryzirkel.com/
Council...2020-10-0600 minChalkTalkEDUTips For Distance, Hybrid, or In Person TeachingWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk tips for the many modes of teaching we are all encountering this year! Whether you are doing in person, hybrid, or virtual teaching these tips can apply to us all! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
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rowCall2020-09-2225 minChalkTalkEDUBuilding Rapport and Family Relationships in SchoolsWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through building and maintaining positive relationships with students and families! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com
Books Mentioned:
What I Carry by Jennifer Longo2020-09-0824 minChalkTalkEDUEstablishing Classroom ExpectationsWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
Alyssa and Kimie are chatting about the importance of setting clear expectations and how to reinforce positive behavior throughout the year. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com2020-08-2524 minChalkTalkEDUMulticultural Education and BLM in SchoolsWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
Listen to Alyssa and Kimie as they discuss the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo, their impressions from society, and their views on the importance of having difficult conversations in schools. Bandit (Kimie’s cat) chose to chime in a bit today as well! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com...2020-08-1126 minChalkTalkEDUTips For A Smooth Start To The School YearWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie talk through things they wish they had known, tips they've learned along the way, and suggestions for starting your school year! Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com2020-07-2825 min
ChalkTalkEDUGet To Know ChalkTalkEDUWhere an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor.
In this episode Alyssa and Kimie introduce themselves and share the future goals of ChalkTalkEDU. Join us every other week for conversations about current educational topics, listen to our tips for new teachers, and laugh along while we answer questions from listeners!
Instagram: @ChalkTalkEDU
Email: Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com2020-07-2111 min