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The Retired Teacher Coach PodcastEpisode 10: Maybe, you should Keep Teaching...Starring Michael BrillaThe Problem:
Some educators fail to inventory everything they like about teaching before they retire.
In my last episode, I interviewed Penny Sturtevant, an educator who’s on the verge of retirement. In this episode I’ll interview Michael Brilla, a middle school Social Studies teacher from Eastern Pennsylvania. Michael is in his early 40s and is mid-way through his career. At first blush he would not seem like a relevant guest for a podcast geared toward older and retired educators. But I solicited Michael because he experienced a mini retirement and now he’s back in...2022-02-1040 min
Six Tips & Tricks from the TOSAEpisode 8-Coffee, Brotherly Love & Time Saving TipsWelcome back--here's what we discuss in this week's episode:
Finding your calming ritual to start your day
Helping each other out through these tough times
Metacognition in the classroom
Bookmarking your Classwork Pages
Using the "To-Do" list in Google Classroom
Training your brain to enjoy doing hard things
Stories of Selling Human
2020-09-2117 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSAEpisode 7-Welcome Back, 2020!Welcome back to the show! In the first episode of the second season, we discuss some powerful tools you can use for connecting with your students remotely & quickly! Check out my website for the show notes (complete with links) or to contact me. Thanks for listening!
2020-09-0716 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSAEpisode 6-Corona Extra EpisodeI wanted to record an episode this week as my school moves from optional Remote Learning to required Continuous Learning. Here are the tips, tricks & topics discussed in this episode.
Make providing feedback easier using Google Keep from Eric Curts
Use the KUDo's method to help you plan your online instruction
A Google Sheets checklist to help your students stay organized & you aware of their progress.
Listen to PodcastPD to get great ideas, feel connected & be entertained
Watch Hindu priest, Dandapani discuss what it means to focus & how it can help you to remain present & mindful through these crazy times.
Try co...2020-03-2523 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSAEpisode 5: Finding Calm in the Corona CrazinessCheck out the show notes here for more information
Weekly Thought/What's Inspiring Me
Time Saver: Drag Emails to Tasks
Differentiation: Tips from The Ridgeways & Stacey Roshan
Google: Enabling Distance Learning with G Suite & Chrome
Podcast Recommendation: Coronavirus Closures with Kasey Bell & Jennifer Pearson
Video Recommendation: The Simple Secret to Happiness
Something Extra: Tips for Social-Emotional Learning
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OJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, March 12, 20202020-03-1203 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, March 11, 20202020-03-1103 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, March 10, 20202020-03-1003 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSAEpisode 4-March, Already?
Welcome & What's Inspiring Me?
Remind Yourself to Provide Feedback like Alice Keeler
Three Small Steps to Differentiation by Nate Ridgeway & CUE
Digital Learning Day Lessons from Google
Podcast Recommendation: Lisa Highfill on The Balance with Catlin Tucker
Video Recommendation: Einstein's Theory of Happiness
Turn your Emails to Tasks with Gmail.
2020-03-0421 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, March 3, 20202020-03-0302 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, March 2, 20202020-03-0202 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, February 26, 20202020-02-2603 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, February 25, 20202020-02-2502 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, February 24, 20202020-02-2403 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, February 21, 20202020-02-2104 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, February 19, 20202020-02-1903 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSAEpisode 3-Gifs, Google & Punk Rock
TIps on revitalizing your spirt by Andrew Carnegie.
Creating GIF's with Eric Curts to Save Time
Must Have Skills in Google Classroom by Kasey Bell
Rubrics are Here!!!!
Expand Your Crew by the Punk Rock Classroom
Look Up by Gary Turk
Help to Ease Anxiety
2020-02-1918 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, February 12, 20202020-02-1203 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, February 11, 20202020-02-1102 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, February 5, 20202020-02-0503 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSA002-Keeping it Going with the TOSAHere's what you'll hear in this episode:
A keyboard shortcut for Caps Locks on Chromebooks
A plug for using Quizizz in your room
A great place for resources about Google for Education
A simple way to create digital breakouts using Google Sheets
Some great advice for living your best life each day.
A great piece of advice from my son Gray!
2020-02-0413 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, January 30, 20202020-01-3003 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, January 29, 20202020-01-2902 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, January 28, 20202020-01-2801 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, January 27, 20202020-01-2701 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, January 24, 20202020-01-2401 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, January 23, 20202020-01-2302 minSix Tips & Tricks from the TOSA001-Welcome to Six Tips & Tricks from the TOSAWelcome to the first episode of my newest podcast--hopefully you enjoy it! 2020-01-2211 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, January 22, 20202020-01-2201 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, January 21, 20202020-01-2101 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, January 17, 20202020-01-1703 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, January 16, 20202020-01-1601 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, January 14, 20202020-01-1401 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, January 13, 20202020-01-1302 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, January 8, 20202020-01-0803 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, January 7, 20202020-01-0702 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, January 6, 20202020-01-0601 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, January 3, 20202020-01-0301 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, December 20, 20192019-12-2004 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, December 19, 20192019-12-1901 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, December 18, 20192019-12-1802 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, December 17, 20192019-12-1702 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, December 16, 20192019-12-1602 min
James Sturtevant Hacking Engagement127-Maybe, You Should Become an Instructional Coach...Starring Michael BrillaWhen I was in my early 30's, I got the 7-year-itch. NO, NO, NO...not to split from the lovely Mrs. Sturtevant, far from it. I was questioning my commitment to education. I was an ambitious competitive young guy. My college peers were climbing corporate ladders. They were wearing suits to work and bringing in some serious bank. They seemed so much more adult.I've always been goal-oriented, which was fine for the first few years in teaching when I was still figuring out the job. But my early 30's I found myself wondering, Can I be satisfied...2019-12-1636 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, December 11, 20192019-12-1103 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, December 10, 20192019-12-1002 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, December 9, 20192019-12-0902 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, December 5, 20192019-12-0503 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, December 4, 20192019-12-0404 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, December 3, 20192019-12-0303 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, December 2, 20192019-12-0204 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, November 26, 20192019-11-2601 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, November 25, 20192019-11-2502 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, November 22, 20192019-11-2202 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, November 21, 20192019-11-2103 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, November 20, 20192019-11-2004 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, November 19, 20192019-11-1904 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, November 18, 20192019-11-1804 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, November 15, 20192019-11-1504 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, November 13, 20192019-11-1303 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, November 12, 20192019-11-1203 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, November 8, 20192019-11-0802 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, November 7, 20192019-11-0704 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, November 6, 20192019-11-0604 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, November 4, 20192019-11-0403 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, November 1, 20192019-11-0102 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, October 31, 20192019-10-3105 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, October 30, 20192019-10-3003 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, October 29, 20192019-10-2903 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, October 28, 20192019-10-2802 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, October 24, 20192019-10-2404 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, October 23, 20192019-10-2305 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, October 22, 20192019-10-2205 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, October 21, 20192019-10-2103 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, October 18, 20192019-10-1801 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, October 17, 20192019-10-1702 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, October 16, 20192019-10-1604 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, October 15, 20192019-10-1503 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, October 14, 20192019-10-1401 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, October 10, 20192019-10-1002 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, October 2, 20192019-10-0201 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, September 30, 20192019-09-3002 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, September 27, 20192019-09-2702 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, September 26, 20192019-09-2601 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, September 25, 20192019-09-2503 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, September 24, 20192019-09-2401 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, September 23, 20192019-09-2304 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, September 20, 20192019-09-2002 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, September 19, 20192019-09-1902 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, September 19, 20192019-09-1802 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, September 17, 20192019-09-1700 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, September 16, 20192019-09-1601 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, September 13, 20192019-09-1301 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsThursday, September 12, 20192019-09-1202 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, September 11, 20192019-09-1105 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsTuesday, September 10, 20192019-09-1006 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsMonday, September 9, 20192019-09-0903 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsFriday, September 6, 20192019-09-0603 minOJRMS Daily AnnouncementsWednesday, September 4, 20192019-09-0401 minJames Sturtevant Hacking Engagement105 Knight Lab Transforms your Kids into Digital Bards...Starring Michael BrillaI loved being a student. Sometimes as a teacher, I'd like to trade places with my students. I enjoy learning. Well in this episode, I get to do just that! Michael Brilla is a fabulous middle school history teacher from Pottstown, Pa. Michael is my teacher and I'm his student. He's going to school me about digital storytelling. I'm reading a fascinating book called "Talk Like TED" by Carmine Gallo. Carmine evaluates the presentation styles of the most popular TED presenters. One common thread is powerful storytelling. Teachers have a responsibility to help kids evolve as storytellers. It's a...2018-07-1128 min