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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.
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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
2020-03-1816 min
2020-03-1203 min2020-03-1103 min2020-03-1003 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 min2020-03-0302 min2020-03-0202 min2020-02-2603 min2020-02-2502 min2020-02-2403 min2020-02-2104 min2020-02-1903 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 min2020-02-1203 min2020-02-1102 min2020-02-0503 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!
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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...
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2018-07-1128 min