Shows
Comedy On 11!EP30 - Great Scott! The Gibson ES0345 Back To The Future Guitar! - Comedy On 11!The show where standup comedian, guitarist and gear nerd Thom Tran talks about Comedy, Music and the Gear I Use to Make both! Episode 30: We're talking about Week 3 of my standup tour, playing in front of 2,000 people versus, 100 people, and the new Gibson/ Epiphone ES-345 Back to the Future Guitar, and why I'm not buying one. This week on the Comedy On 11 Podcast! Upcoming Shows: Ferndale, WA! Fort Bragg, NC! And More! Check out thomtran.com for Upcoming Shows! Follow Thom @_thomtran Follow the Show @comedyon11pod ...
2025-10-2854 min
Dad Up PodcastEp. 312 - Work From Home Dads | Thom Gibson & Bryan Ward🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of the Dad Up Podcast!🟫 Work From Home Dads | Thom Gibson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 312👉 Thom Gibson – Founder of WFH Dads & Creator of the 6-Hour Workday Playbook👉 Thom Gibson is on a mission to help work-from-home dads reclaim their time, refocus their energy, and redefine what fatherhood and productivity can look like. 👉 As the founder of WFH Dads, Thom creates actionable tools and strategies specifically designed for fathers balancing the demands of career and family life without sacrif...
2025-10-1352 min
Comedy On 11!EP21 - The Guitars of This Is Spinal Tap 2 - Comedy On 11The show where standup comedian, guitarist and gear nerd Thom Tran talks about Comedy & Music! Episode 21: The Guitars of This is Spinal Tap 2! It's been over 40 years since the ground breaking comedy rock doc/mocumentary This is Spinal Tap, and with the new trailer just released, we're looking at all the guitars and gear featured in the new movie! From Ibanez's to Ernie Ball Music Man's... but where are Fender & Gibson? We talk about and more on this week's episode of Comedy On 11! Upcoming Shows:Â The Burbank Comedy Festival, Burbank, CA Headlining: Sat. 8/9 Blue W...
2025-08-0543 min
Comedy On 11!EP16 - From The Road - Comedy On 11The show where comedians talk about music and comedy and we turn the Laughs Up to 11! Episode 16: From The Road! Ok, so I drove across the country for some gigs, and I had LOTS of time to kill. So I did an episode from the road. I mainly talk about why I'm driving to the East Coast, but I do talk about the KLOS guitars carbon fiber acoustic that I REALLY want, and the "Lost to The Future" promotion Gibson guitars is doing with the makers of the film "Back To The Future." I was GONNA do...
2025-07-0155 min
Systematic LeaderMastering Remote Work with Thom GibsonJoin us as we discuss the challenges of being a work-from-home father and how you can improve your productivity and work-life balance. Thom Gibson is the founder of Work From Home Dads. One of my favorite parts of this interview is the story he shares when he was a teacher and how he got buy-in from his students to help out in the classroom. It’s a perfect Leadership 101 lesson that all leaders can learn from.
Here are the highlights from the interview:
Work-from-home challenges and solutions
We discuss the challenges of...
2024-07-1645 min
Pure Nonfiction: Inside Documentary Film192: Emmy contenders, part 2Pure Nonfiction partnered with The Ankler for a live event in Los Angeles that highlighted documentary projects eligible for this year’s Emmys. On this episode, host Thom Powers interviews the teams behind five different feature docs:- Sarah Gibson and Erin Lee Carr on Stormy- Lance Oppenheim and Kathleen Lingo on Spermworld- Justin Wilkes, Lisa Henson, and Brian Henson on Jim Henson Idea Man- Bao Nguyen on The Greatest Night in Pop - Alex Gibney on In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul SimonWh...
2024-06-131h 15
Embrace Your StrengthsEP 139 Creating Digital Media On Purpose with Thom GibsonThom's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are Connectedness, Communication, Achiever, Competition & BeliefÂ
Thom is a former classroom teacher turned social media strategist with a love for audio and video technology. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife Sara who is a pediatrician, and their two kids, Audrey and Tam. He's a big fan of running, chicken wings, and jiu jitsu.
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2024-02-2739 min
Catholic Sports ViewCATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW #148: GUEST IS THOM SIMMONS (ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER WITH THE CIF SOUTHERN SECTION)This week on Catholic Sports View, host Bob Gibson visits with Thom Simmons, the Assistant Commissioner with the CIF Southern Section. Thom is in charge of media relations and communications from the office; and, he’s played an integral role in high school athletics for a long time.Twitter: @CatholicSV
2023-07-2726 min
Walking Life TogetherAbsent ... Missed and Missing OutBeing away from church for a few Sundays while on vacation opened my eyes to what it's like to be absent from the church. We're missed and we miss out! I am in NO WAY saying we shouldn't take vacations! WE ABSOLUTELY SHOULD! Rest is biblical. What I am saying is, it's important to be rooted in a church and to show up! We are all needed. We're part of a functioning body and without one person, the body doesn't function at full capacity. You are needed, friend. Listen in as I share what I...
2023-06-2026 min
Attitudes!Guest Host Michelle Collins!! Ron DeSantis fake AI ad, Thom Tillis censuredThis week on ATTITUDES! We have guest host Michelle Collins from the Patreon podcast "The Michelle Collins Show!" They discuss galas, sexy shows, and spoon feet. Bryan discusses Ron DeSantis' recent ad using fake AI images of Trump hugging and kissing Fauci, Bryan also discusses Thom Tillis being censured by the North Carolina GOP for their support of LGBTQ+ rights, immigration and gun violence policies. Watch the episode on patreon.com/attitudes. Discord here - https://discord.gg/enEapeUC #yougotthisgirl  Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show a...
2023-06-1556 min
SouthpawsSouthpaws 2-3-23 PodDarren and Jack discuss these topics:The College Board released their curriculum for Advanced Placement classes for Black History. Some topics are missing like Black Lives Matter and queer theory. These changes come after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) criticized the classes for teaching "wokeness."A West Michigan credit union employee who helped organize a union at his branch has been fired. Darren called for an official boycott of Lake Michigan Credit Union.The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling to increase the state's minimum wage. An appeal will be filed...
2023-02-0359 min
The Rebel Health CoachGlow Up with Chris Gibson: Unlocking the Secrets of Skincare, Nutrition, and Anti-AgingOur skin covers our entire body—it’s the first thing people see, and it’s the first line of our body’s defense. It’s very important we take care of it—and Chris Gibson is just the man to teach us how.Chris Gibson is a skincare expert and holistic health coach. He is the best-selling author of the book Acne Free in Three Days and has a successful YouTube channel dedicated to providing expert information and product reviews on skincare and wellness topics. He has been featured in USA Today, CBS, ABC Family, Fox News, and Th...
2023-01-021h 04
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaThe Family Izquierdo: A Novel by Ruben DegolladoPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/592584 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Family Izquierdo: A Novel Author: Ruben Degollado Narrator: Carolina Hoyos, Rogelio T. Ramos, Frankie Corzo, Kyla Garcia, Thom Rivera, Roxanne Hernandez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 2 minutes Release date: September 6, 2022 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A masterful debut that weaves together the lives of three generations of a Mexican American family bound by love—and a curse. The tight-knit Izquierdo family is grappling with misfortunes none of them can explain. Their beloved patriarch has suffered from an emotional collapse and is dying; eldest son Gonzalo’s marriage is fall...
2022-09-0603 min
The Kevin Sheehan ShowWentz, Gibson, and Homework AddendumsKevin and Thom today with a menu of excellence which includes: Commanders' training camp discussion, Kyler Murray's contract addendum, Antonio Gibson's body improvement, Juan Soto, and a rumored Wizards' trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-261h 20
Our ClassroomEpisode 23 | EdTech and Edupreneurship w/ Thom GibsonIt’s great to learn and journey with others. Thom Gibson is my go-to person for all EdTech related questions. In this episode of Our Classroom, we discussed EdTech and Edupreneurship. We also touched up fatherhood and the challenge of trying to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Thom Gibson is a two-time teacher of the year educator, creative director at New EdTech Classroom, educational consultant, and an Adobe Education Leader. He has taught middle-school math, robotics, and YouTube Video Production
Outside of education, he's a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, an avid runner, a chicken wi...
2022-05-2544 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Carlos Alonso / Dropping These Truth BombsThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Carlos Alonso about growing up as a first-generation immigrant, his top movie picks for the upcoming year, and how God brought him through one of the hardest experiences of his life.
2022-02-1633 min
Ask The Tech CoachHow Do You Become a Tech Coach YouTuber?
Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists.
In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome Sam Kary, Thom Gibson, and Amy Fusarelli to discuss video production and how to get started, craft the perfect video to make something that your teachers want to watch and learn from.
If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.
Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!
Are you a Tech Coach or lo...
2022-02-141h 02
Flipboard EDU PodcastEpisode 63: Sam Kary and Thom Gibson with New EdTech ClassroomI love talking with educators who are passionate about what they do for teachers and students. When I first saw a video from Sam Kary and Thom Gibson’s New EdTech Classroom, I was immediately hooked on how well they worked for educators, I started to follow them and collect their Instagram videos and TikToks, which share really cool websites for teachers and students. The New EdTech Classroom is my go-to resource for anything Google Education-related. Not only are Sam and Thom constantly updating their site, posting great resources and screencasts, they also have incredible videos that I collect in...
2021-12-2230 minFlipboard EDU PodcastEpisode 63: Sam Kary and Thom Gibson with New EdTech ClassroomI love talking with educators who are passionate about what they do for teachers and students. When I first saw a video from Sam Kary and Thom Gibson’s New EdTech Classroom, I was immediately hooked on how well they worked for educators, I started to follow them and collect their Instagram videos and TikToks, which share really cool websites for teachers and students. The New EdTech Classroom is my go-to resource for anything Google Education-related. Not only are Sam and Thom constantly updating their site, posting great resources and screencasts, they also have incredible videos that I collect in...
2021-12-2230 min
Flipboard EDU PodcastEpisode 63: Sam Kary and Thom Gibson with New EdTech ClassroomI love talking with educators who are passionate about what they do for teachers and students. When I first saw a video from Sam Kary and Thom Gibson’s New EdTech Classroom, I was immediately hooked on how well they worked for educators, I started to follow them and collect their Instagram videos and TikToks, which share really cool websites for teachers and students. The New EdTech Classroom is my go-to resource for anything Google Education-related. Not only are Sam and Thom constantly updating their site, posting great resources and screencasts, they also have incredible videos that I collect in...
2021-12-2230 min
EdTech HeroesHow to Transform Classrooms into Creative Places with Thom GibsonIn this episode of the EdTech Heroes, host Nef Dukes welcomes Thom Gibson, a two-time teacher of the year educator and the Creative Director at New EdTech Classroom. We get into the role of technology in transforming the classroom, why teachers should also embrace the learning growth mindset, and how to use video to connect with students. Click here for more on this episode!
2021-11-1833 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Brent & Amy Palmer / Running on LoveThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Brent and Amy Palmer about Amy's unique work experiences, Brent's creative outlets, and their experience helping plant a church in Austin.
2021-11-1733 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Austin Pylant / Bridge BuilderThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Austin Pylant about being a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, his journey to building bridges, and how meeting his wife was a pivotal moment in his walk with Christ.
2021-10-2729 min
Edtech ThrowdownStrategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom!GotTechED the PodcastEpisode #97: Strategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom!Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #97 called “Strategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom!” In this episode we’re talking about everything gamification including, what it is, the reasons to use it, and some of our favorite edtech tools that support it. This is sure to be a gotteched-classic episode and another that you don’t want to miss. Check it out.Segment 1:Teachonomy.comOn-Demand Learning Sessions, Teaching Tips, and Community Features to Help You THRIVE Throughout the Entire Scho...
2021-10-2551 min
The EdUp Learning and Development Podcast31: A Promising Vision to Help Educators Implement EdTech in the Classroom with Sam Kary, CEO and Founder, & Thom Gibson, Creative Director - The New EdTech ClassroomOn the 31st episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to chat with Sam Kary, CEO, and Founder and Thom Gibson, Creative Director of the New EdTech Classroom. Sam and Thom are both former educators who want to help current educators dive into the wonderful world of edtech armed with the confidence and resources to make any classroom engaging and dynamic. During this episode, we chat about all things EdTech including all the wonderful resources Sam and Thom have created and curated for educators looking to use EdTech in their classrooms. These two are two of the coolest and most...
2021-09-3039 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Elijah Loomis / Got the Travel Bug GoingThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Elijah Loomis about his journey through flight school, traveling abroad solo, and finding community in the church each step of the way.
2021-09-1633 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Taylor Shepard / Wine, Residency, and REAP IndiaThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Taylor Shepard about surgery residency, the proper way to taste wine, and how he has seen God at work in India.
2021-09-0232 min
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentBattling Healthcare Burnout: Learning to Love the Job You Have, While Creating the Job You Love by Thom MayerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/526838to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Battling Healthcare Burnout: Learning to Love the Job You Have, While Creating the Job You Love
Author: Thom Mayer
Narrator: Dave Clark
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 14 minutes
Release date: June 29, 2021
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
When physicians and nurses suffer from burnout, patients suffer as well. This book pinpoints the how and why and shows what healthcare providers and their organizations can do. Burnout is among the most critical topics in healthcare as it deprives us of our most important resource-the talents and passion of those who perform...
2021-06-2911h 14
Meet the ChurchMeet Bill Nguyen / Legos in HanoiThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Bill Nguyen about growing up in Vietnam, the culture shock of moving to rural South Georgia, and how his journey led him to faith in Jesus.
2021-06-1633 min
Meet the ChurchMeet David Adams / I Thought That Was Just HorsesThis week, Thom Gibson interviews David Adams about the sport of steeplechase, his pursuit of a spot on the US Olympic team, and the love and acceptance of Jesus through it all.
2021-04-2136 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Ryan Autullo / My Name Was in the PaperThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Ryan Autullo about his early ventures in the world of investigative reporting, the impact of social media on the news industry, and how he's seen themes of justice, forgiveness, and restoration in his work.
2021-03-1730 min
educators 2 educators PodcastClassroom Jobs For Any Teaching ContextThom Gibson from www.thomgibson.com joins the e2e podcast to discuss
Classroom Jobs For Any Teaching Context.Â
Thom shares the following lessons:
Why have class jobs
Types of jobs for a hybrid or remote classroom
How to support students and keep them accountable
https://thomgibson.com/workwithme/
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2021-03-1638 min
K-StreamEngaging Virtual Students Through Streaming and Video Tech with Thom GibsonThis latest episode features Thom Gibson, middle school STEM teacher and educational consultant. He’s also developed a YouTube channel helping other teachers on anything from classroom management to Zoom tips and tricks. His channel has more than 9,100 subscribers and counting. Thom and I chat about virtual learning and some of the technology and equipment that has really helped him engage his students more and create better flow with his classes. This episode was originally streamed live on the K-Stream social channels on February 25, 2021.Thom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thomgibson​Follow Thom on Instagram @gibsoneducation
2021-02-2638 min
K-StreamEngaging Virtual Students Through Streaming and Video Tech with Thom GibsonThis latest episode features Thom Gibson, middle school STEM teacher and educational consultant. He’s also developed a YouTube channel helping other teachers on anything from classroom management to Zoom tips and tricks. His channel has more than 9,100 subscribers and counting. Thom and I chat about virtual learning and some of the technology and equipment that has really helped him engage his students more and create better flow with his classes. This episode was originally streamed live on the K-Stream social channels on February 25, 2021.
Thom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thomgibson​
Follow Thom on Inst...
2021-02-2638 min
The Happiness QuotientDo NOT Call This The Blues! Interview and Epic Performance with the Legendary Clarence Gatemouth BrownThe Happiness Quotient #71The Legend of CLARENCE GATEMOUTH BROWNThis episode of the The Happiness Quotient can be found in audio only format at:https://www.buzzsprout.com/268133/8029682And on YouTube at this address:Â https://youtu.be/BDXmcezMIwQClarence Gatemouth Brown did not want to be known as a bluesman. He called his brand of music "American and World Music, Texas Drive and Swing"In a previous lifetime I was a television reporter for an NBC affiliate in western Massachusetts, WWLP, Channel 22. I was hired as a f...
2021-02-2555 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Dan Newman / Like a Junior High BoyThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Dan Newman about barbecue spreadsheets, his indifferent relationship with Pearl Jam, and where his love of themes and rituals comes from.
2021-02-1035 min
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast163: It's Time to Give Classroom Jobs Another TryThese fresh ideas for student jobs will invigorate your classroom and get you and your students excited about school again—even if you teach remotely. My guest Thom Gibson shows us how he does it. This episode is sponsored by Kialo Edu and Kiddom. Check out the 2021 edition of the Teacher's Guide to Tech at teachersguidetotech.com and use the code LISTENER to get 10 percent off the new guide!
2021-02-0838 min
Fresh Air At FiveLaunch Week - FAAF 2Welcome to FreshAirAtFive Podcast - Episode 2I’m your host, Bryon CarpenterIn this episode, I share my daily reflection videos posted on Twitter @bryoncar, between Jan 4th, 2021, and January 9th, 2021.I reflect on:    - StaffRoom Podcast E67 - #OneWord2021: AMPLIFY!    - TeachBetterTalk E234 Brianna Kurtz & E235 Thom Gibson    - ReflectEd with AJ Bianco E6 - Reflecting on 2020, GotTechEd E75 with Eric Guise and his digital toolkit for 2020 & 3CaffienatedCoach E1   - MyEdTechLife E36 with Dr. Dan Kreiness   - Shukes&Giff S4E4 with Jenn Giffen & Andy Losik Part2   - Educational DuctTape E75 - Claudio...
2021-01-1626 min
FreshAirAtFiveLaunch Week - FAAF 2Welcome to FreshAirAtFive Podcast - Episode 2
I’m your host, Bryon Carpenter
In this episode, I share my daily reflection videos posted on Twitter @bryoncar, between Jan 4th, 2021, and January 9th, 2021.
I reflect on:
    - StaffRoom Podcast E67 - #OneWord2021: AMPLIFY!
    - TeachBetterTalk E234 Brianna Kurtz & E235 Thom Gibson
    - ReflectEd with AJ Bianco E6 - Reflecting on 2020, GotTechEd E75 with Eric Guise and his digital toolkit for 2020 & 3CaffienatedCoach E1
   - MyEdTechLife E36 with Dr. Dan Kreiness
   - Shukes&Giff S4E4 with Jenn Giffen & Andy Losik Part2
   - Educational DuctTape E7...
2021-01-1626 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Andrew Bennett / Story SandwichThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Andrew Bennett about photography/videography, the leap of faith required to start his own business, and where he sees God in the creative process.
2021-01-0630 min
Teach Better Talk235: Thom Gibson chats with us about the unique path that led to him becoming a middle school teacher In Austin, Texas that also creates videos and online courses to help teachers constantly improveThom Gibson chats with us about the unique path that led to him becoming a middle school teacher In Austin, Texas that also creates videos and online courses to help teachers constantly improve their craft and better engage and serve their studentsÂ
More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/thomgibson
Thom's Recommendations
EdTech Tool: Loom
Books:
World War Z by Max Brooks
Teach Your Class Off by CJ Reynolds
Who to Follow on Social Media:
Ashley Taplin (Instagram)
Darin Nakakihara (Instagram)
What's A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Tim Ferris Show (P...
2020-12-2834 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Luke Montzingo / Did I Just Go Crazy?This week, Thom Gibson interviews Luke Montzingo about his passion for running, the 100-mile run adventure, and the relationship between running and a community of faith.
2020-11-1832 min
The EdTech IncubatorThom Gibson, STEM Teacher & Digital Learning ExpertAsk any teacher what the biggest challenge is with teaching, and they’ll likely reference student engagement. Well, that’s where Thom comes in. Student engagement is kind of his calling, and he’s set out to help other teachers do the same. Now, with the switch to online learning, he’s focusing heavily on delivering effective (and engaging!) lessons via Zoom, and he is here to share his tips with you. Not only that, we also talk about how education is changing and what teachers need from leadership to support their students. Check it out!...
2020-11-1025 min
Meet the ChurchMeet Colby & Emily Humphrey / She's Cooler Than MeThis week, Thom Gibson interviews Colby & Emily Humphrey about their life together, Colby's pursuit of his PhD in Political Science, and the work that Emily is doing on the frontlines of Covid-19.
2020-10-1426 min
Meet the ChurchMeet TJ Hardy / Getting My Teeth Kicked InThis week, Thom Gibson interviews TJ Hardy about what drew him to the military, his experience over three deployments, and what combat taught him about himself and about God.
2020-09-2326 min
Stories from the ClassroomUPDATE | What I've Been Working on & Pushing Pause on the PodcastI realized that it's pretty difficult to schedule podcast interviews when you have a new baby in the house with a somewhat unpredictable nap schedule, and I decided I wasn't going to cut into family time.COURSES FOR TEACHERS I'VE BEEN CREATINGDuring the times the little one napped, I decided to create a new course called Create Successful Videos for Distance Learning. Â It's a 1-hour self-paced course to help teachers who need to create video lessons but aren't sure where to start.Additionally, I spent time making changes to my c...
2020-09-0709 min
The Science Revolution with Thom HartmannIs the Pandemic Destroying Democracy?In Science Revolution - I'm asking - will the new definitions of 1st World and 3rd World be those countries that have the virus under control and those countries that don’t? Connor Gibson with Greenpeace USA is here about 3 states that have made protesting fossil fuel pipelines a felony. Is protesting becoming illegal now? Also- Robert Weissman with Public Citizen drops by. He's concerned Trump’s land management pick is a climate denying extremist and so am I. Kevin Kamps from Beyond Nuclear is informing us about even more nuclear waste could be buried beneath New Mexico's desert. Plus...
2020-07-0600 min
Ask The Tech CoachSimple Tips for Creating Video in the ClassroomIn this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff and Susan welcome an awesome panel of tech coaches to discuss using video with training teachers and teaching students. We discussed what we have learned, what our teachers have learned, and ideas for best practices.Topics DiscussedWhat have we learned about creating video to instruct our teachers?What have we learned about creating video to instruct our students?New Teacher OrientationWhat advice do we have for “newbies?”Camera angle at or a bit abov...
2020-06-2937 min
Stories from the Classroom6 Teacher Wellness Tips for a Quarantined SummerI walk through six tips on how to ensure your summer is a time to recharge, including:strategies to wean yourself off of social media a bitwhat to think through when developing your evening routine to get more sleephow to start small when it comes to exercising each weekwhere to start when it comes to preparing for the fall semesterpractical advice on how to structure your own professional development this summerideas on creating connection with others, from those in your household, to your family and friends, to your extended networkAlso, this will be my last podcast...
2020-06-1228 min
Stories from the Classroom3 Remote Teaching STEM Projects; TikTok, Minecraft, & eBayI got all these ideas from other educators on social media. In this episode, I take time to reflect on these three projects. I talk specifically about:how I had students create a TikTok as their final math summative grademy rubric for the TikTok projectreflections on what I would do differently with the TikTok project if I did it againhow I introduced the Rube Goldberg project for my robotics classhow I incorporated Minecraft in the planning process for their Rube Goldberg projecthow we utilized our Zoom class time during the week they were working on the Rube Goldberg ma...
2020-05-2945 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow COVID-19 Will Change EducationI wanted to chat with someone about everything I had been reading online and seeing from schools around the world, some of which are beginning to open up after 3 months of remote learning. Carl Hooker was the first person to come to mind.Carl Hooker has been in education for 20+ years and is an Apple Distinguished educator, has served as a classroom teacher, instructional technologist, virtualization coordinator, director of innovation & digital learning, and founder of iPadpalooza, an educational technology conference in central Texas.In today's episode, Carl and I chat about what the future of e...
2020-05-1553 min
Transformative PrincipalWe Should Have Been Taught This In High School with Thom Gibson Transformative Principal 329Thom Gibson is a middle school math and robotics teacher and high school YouTube teacher in Austin, Texas. Budgeting, saving and spending How we should teach kids about money. Rafe Esquith - Teach like your hair’s on fire. Are you still using classroom economy? Moved away from paper money to all digital Automate a lot of things with it. Classroom jobs. Beginning of year is full of prep work. Jobs that free up your time as the teacher. Auctioneer takes a letter to local businesses. Virtual bank for the kids’ money. paygrade.io Forcing kids to do jobs...
2020-05-0330 min
Stories from the ClassroomCreate Immersive Learning Experiences with Augmented Reality (without fancy equipment)My guest today is a teacher-of-the-year recipient and educator of 20 years. Carolina Carner has been utilizing augmented reality in her classroom for several years in her middle school classroom. Additionally she's worked with Google for Edu as a product expert in Google Expeditions, AR, VR, and Tour Creator. She's THE AR/VR person to talk to when it comes to implementation in the classroom.It was a fun conversation as she walked me through a litany of augmented reality apps, showing me their classroom application. You hear me experiencing them in real time.We explore:us...
2020-05-0154 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow to Boost Engagement During Remote Learning (Without Using Zoom)I reached out to a handful of people on Twitter who had done distance learning for at least a couple of weeks already.  Student engagement is one of the biggest challenges in distance learning. While I originally just asked for their best tip, I love that thoughts and guidance on how to increase student engagement was a part of each of their answers.In the episode, my guests are:Andrew Chiu | Hong KongMiddle-School Digital Design Teacher*just finished his 10th week of distance learning*CJ Reynolds | New JerseyHigh-School Li...
2020-04-1744 minAsk The Tech CoachLearning How To Engage STEM Education Students During Distance Learning DaysIn this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff, Susan, Thom Gibson, and Tammy Dunbar discuss various ways to keep students engaged in STEM Education during distance learning days.In this episode, we discuss:Reflections from Last Week:Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days.Tech Coach MastermindJoin the Tech Coach Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meet...
2020-04-0642 minAsk The Tech CoachLearning How To Engage STEM Education Students During Distance Learning Days
In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff, Susan, Thom Gibson, and Tammy Dunbar discuss various ways to keep students engaged in STEM Education during distance learning days.
In this episode, we discuss:
Reflections from Last Week:
Last we discussed how our districts and schools have mobilized a digital/eLearning plan and gotten it off the ground in a matter of a few days.
Tech Coach Mastermind
Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today!
2 Mastermind group meetings each month
Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Onli...
2020-04-0642 min
Stories from the ClassroomA Better Way To Teach MathMy guest today is a passionate math educator who has sought to teach learners in this exploratory manner and in a way that the students feel they are capable of understanding mathematical concepts deeply.In my conversation with Kevin Moore, we explore:how one teacher helped him begin to view himself as a mathematicianhis journey from traditional education to the micro-school modelhow the physical space can foster the learning he hopes to seehow it's MORE than just the physical space that helps foster the learning he hopes to seewhat our roles is and is not as...
2020-04-0356 min
Stories from the ClassroomUPDATE: New Baby, COVID-19, and Life at HomeWatch the video of this podcast - https://youtu.be/BpSlAy2nPd0TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Life with a newborn6:11 - Daily schedule during quarantine10:03 - Future podcasts12:28 - Distance learning in the country15:38 - New content for teachers (livestreams, courses)18:42 - My distance learning plan so far20:24 - Tips for making the most of self-quarantine timeCONNECT W/ ME ON HOW THINGS ARE GOINGthom@thomgibson.comTwitter | @gibsoneduYouTube | /gibsonedu Â
2020-03-1925 min
Stories from the ClassroomNo Planning Time, Low Test Scores, & Correcting Students | Q&A ShowIn this Q&A show, we discuss:How do you support students & help them master content after they've scored low on a test?How do you find time to prep, grade, plan without using all of your free time outside of school if you don't have a prep period?How do you correct students & stimulate competition in a robotics classroom?Any suggestions for a successful long-term subbing experience in 6th grade math?RESOURCES MENTIONED10 Grading Time Hacks podcast episodeTips For New Teachers : Stop Working! video#mtbos Twitter community [math resources]YouCubed Teacher Community on Facebook [math...
2020-02-2128 min
Stories from the ClassroomSkype | Classroom Uses You Haven't Thought OfToday I chat with two educators who are all about Skype in the classroom. Jeni Long & Salleé Clark (who go by the dynamic duo name of Jenallee) are two Microsoft Innovation Educators with over 36 years in education collectively.In our conversation, we discuss:how teachers are using Skype to supplement the work they're doing in their classes by Skyping in experts to speak with their classes or having their classes Skype with another classroom around the world.how to interact with schools around the world when the time zones don't match.how your students can be v...
2020-02-1434 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow to Keep Your Sub Days From Being a Total WashDuring my semester as a sub before becoming a full-time teacher, I had many a days of little to no sub plans. I also had a good handful of days of detailed and thorough sub plans. Days with the full set of sub plans were far better both for me and for the students and I've sought to provide subs in my own classroom with the same direction.In today's episode I discuss:exactly the level of detail I put into my plans (I read out a section of my own plans)how I format my...
2020-02-0726 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow to Celebrate Multiculturalism in Your Class...Even If All of Your Students Are WhiteMy guest today is Roberto Germán, director of middle school and creator of the educational consulting group 'The Multicultural Classroom.'In today's episode we explore:the differences between multiculturalism vs. a multicultural classroom vs. social justiceRoberto's journey from an extremely poor and under-performing school in Lawrence, MA to one of the wealthiest private boarding schools in the nation and how that experience inspired the work he does nowwhat a multicultural classroom experience looks like for the white teacher with a variety of ethnicities and races in their classroomwhat a multicultural classroom experiences looks like f...
2020-01-311h 07
Stories from the ClassroomHave Students Make Your Coffee...And Other Class Job IdeasClass jobs in and of themselves have tremendous value in creating a positive classroom culture, building responsibility in students, and saving YOU time as the teacher.My classroom jobs are part of a larger classroom economy system. If you want to dive into how I do that, check out the course I created for teachers linked below:'How to Teach Kids About Money' course - www.thomgibson.com/classroomeconomy20% off coupon code - MONEYThe full list of jobs can be found in Module 1, and all of Module is FREE so...
2020-01-2427 min
The EDVERYTHING Podcast: For Everything EducationEpisode 66: Classrooms That Work: Beyond Class Jobs with Thom GibsonEven with an increase in emphasis on career and college readiness, when will we ever use this is one of those perpetual complaints we hear from students.  It can be difficult to find time to meet all the standards while preparing students for standardized tests, leaving little room for covering some of the real-world skills that we know students need-- but don’t know where along the way they will learn them.  But Thom Gibson proves that we can cover some real-life financial literacy no matter what age group or subject you teach, all the while improving classroom management, stud...
2020-01-2355 min
Teachers Need TeachersTnT 96 How to create a self-running classroom using a classroom economyAs a new teacher, can you imagine how awesome it would be if your classroom basically ran itself so that you could focus on small group and individual instruction? There are obviously a ton of ways to get a classroom to run smoothly and to keep students engaged, but what if you could do it while teaching them about personal and fiscal responsibility? In this episode, Thom Gibson describes just how he accomplishes this through a system he tweaked and innovated over the years and that he keeps on perfecting. Sign up for Thom's course at https://teachersneedteachers.com/economy...
2020-01-2033 min
Stories from the Classroom10 Grading Time HacksIt's good to be doing the podcast again after some time off over the holidays! Â When I got back to school, I led a PD session for my colleagues on how to save time grading and thought it'd make for a valuable podcast.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro3:47 - Update on the podcast6:17 - Why grading takes so long7:28 - Hack 1 | Grade fewer things10:23 - Hack 2 | Have shorter assessments11:52 - Hack 3 | Skip written feedback14:55 - Hack 4 | Batch your grading16:58 - Hack 6 | Take assessment yourself (by hand)19:05 - Hack 7 | Use copy & paste efficiently21:55 - Hack 8 | Offer alternative assessments24:28 - H...
2020-01-1733 min
Avert Your EyesDr. Becca Peixotto Dr. Becca Peixotto is the Curator of the Origins: Fossils From The Cradle of Humankind exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Located in the heart of Dallas, TX, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science delivers exciting, engaging and innovative visitor and outreach experiences through its education, exhibition, and research and collections programming for children, students, teachers, families and life-long learners. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) and the National Geographic Society, proudly announces that fossils of...
2020-01-1245 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastThom Gibson (@GibsonEdu) - How To Discover Your Entry PointThom Gibson is a two-time teacher-of-the-year educator in Austin, TX, an Adobe Education Leader, and teaches math, robotics, YouTube Video Production, and the esports club. He's the creator and host of the 'Stories from the Classroom' podcast, he posts weekly teacher vlogs / teaching tip videos on his YouTube channel, and is the creator of the 'Create & Manage A Classroom Economy' course for teachers.Outside of education, he's a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, learner of Mandarin, an avid runner, a chicken wing connoisseur, and is actively involved in his church.Enroll is Thom's course for t...
2019-11-101h 00
Simply TeachThe How and Why to Implement a Classroom Economy with Thom GibsonToday I am chatting with Thom, who is a secondary teacher at a private school in downtown Austin, Texas. He teaches some seriously cool classes. Even though I don’t teach in the setting he teaches in (and I’m assuming a lot of you don’t either) I still had a ton of ideas of how I could implement this classroom economy and his techy ideas into my own classroom. www.thesimplyorganizedteacher.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/1966093613630476 https://www.instagram.com/thesimplyorganizedteacher https://pages.convertkit.com/72312d887c/dfad803296
2019-11-051h 01
Stories from the ClassroomScreaming at Kids, Comparing Students, and Creating a Self-Sustaining Classroom | Q&A ShowIn this Q&A show, we discuss:What are the top three books that guide you in building a self-sustaining classroom culture?As a first year robotics teacher, do you compare one class with another as a way to motivate students? Â In Brazil, if one class is falling behind another, it's common to say 'the other class is already on the next topic.' Â Does this motivate students?If you're in a noisy classroom, how do you make sure you are heard without screaming?How do you deal with students that refuse to study for tests?Working at a...
2019-10-2832 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher5 Ways to Greet Your StudentsThom Gibson has fun ways to greet students as he walks around campus. He shared them on Twitter recently and I started using some of them and it adds a whole element of fun and engagement while interacting with students. Learn about these ideas and become the kind of person that kids love to greet! www.coolcatteacher.com/e575Â Sponsored By Advancement Courses The holidays are just around the corner, and this is the perfect time to start planning your PD. Get started by going to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to explore over 240 graduate-level online P...
2019-10-1810 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow Do You Teach Creativity?A conversation on Facebook with my friend Jake led me to ponder the nature of teaching kids how to do creative work. Jake Ritter is a broadcast journalism teacher and John Mulvany is an artist and art teacher of 26 years.In this episode we chat about:what the schools of thought when it comes to teaching creativity arewhat the most challenging aspects of teaching creativity arehow to help kids who just don't know where to starthow to structure creative assignmentsthe balance between teaching skills and opening up opportunities to be creativehow to balance giving students creative...
2019-09-2850 min
Stories from the ClassroomShould You Start Your Own Teacher Podcast?Chris Nesi and Jeff Bradbury are two of the biggest names in educational podcasting. Chris is the creator of the House of Ed Tech podcast as well as the Education Podcast Network, which is a community of educational podcasters that includes the likes of The Cult of Pedagogy with Jennifer Gonzalez and The Google Teacher Tribe.
Jeff Bradbury from TeacherCast is the creator and host of NINE different educational podcasts, including Educational Podcasting Today which is a podcasts all about educators getting into podcasting!
In this episode, we discuss:
who should start a teacher...
2019-08-2951 min
Stories from the ClassroomGiving Students Voice Through Socratic SeminarsJoin me as I sit in on Chalimar Chieza's 9th grade World Geography class as they dive into a socratic seminar. Hear students form hypotheses around the question**"why do people around the world have different skin tones?"** as well as my discussion with Chalimar on how she structures the socratic seminar so all students have a voice.
We discuss the following:
her role as facilitator
how the socratic method shapes the socratic seminar
the roles of the 'inner circle' and 'outter circle' during the seminar
data she collects during every seminar
how she assesses the...
2019-07-2851 min
Stories from the ClassroomLeveraging Social Media as Educators [Part 2/2]Michael Hernandez & Don Wettrick are two educators that are actually assigning students social media homework; tweet at least three times a week, connect with an influencer on LinkedIn, discuss how the new Instagram updates will change your content strategy.
They're not utilizing social media for it's own sake, but to leverage the greater work of students telling stories and directing their own learning.
In this episode, we discuss:
how Michael defines digital storytelling
opportunities students get to share stories of people who live very differently from them
how one student learned more about Cuba...
2019-07-0147 minSouthpawsSouthpaws 6-7-19Darren and Jack cover these topics:Commemoration for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.Republican National Committee Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel says D-Day should be a celebration of Trump.Jack covers a Thom Hartmann piece about gun violence and men.Flint Water investigators seize former Michigan governor Rick Snyder's government issued cell phone, iPad, and hard drive. Snyder says he voluntarily left his cell phone with the Attorney General.Rolling Stone compiles a list of Nancy Pelosi's excuses against impeachment.And The New York Times won't allow their news...
2019-06-0759 min
Educational Podcasting TodayEducational Podcaster Spotlight: Thom GibsonIn this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes podcaster Thom Gibson on the program to discuss his podcast Stories from the Classroom.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – PortlandIn this episode, we discuss:Stories from the Classroom PodcastHow to get started as a podcasterShifting your podcast topics midway through the life of your showCreating a side hustle based on you...
2019-06-0237 min
Stories from the ClassroomLeveraging Social Media as Educators [Part 1/2]CJ Reynolds is a high-school teacher in West Philadelphia with an active YouTube and Instagram channel where he documents the meaningful learning experiences in his classroom with the goal to inspire, engage, and motivate new and veteran teachers to be the teacher they always wanted to be. Reynolds uses "real rap" to share teaching tips and strategies and to give an authentic look at what it means to be a teacher in inner city Philadelphia.
In this episode, we discuss:
how being on social media led to an opportunity for his students to meet with Gary...
2019-05-2839 min
Stories from the ClassroomEsports in the ClassroomI spoke with several people that are on the front lines of where esports and education intersect. We discuss:
What exactly are esports
What types of esports scholarships and programs are available at the college level
How an esports program is so much more than just playing video games
Why educators need to consider starting an esports program at their school
Where to go for gaming PCs when your school doesn't have the funds for them
Resources for getting an esports club started at your school
Resources for implementing esports into English curriculum
You'll also hear a...
2019-04-2655 min
StartEdUp PodcastClassroom Economies w/ Thom GibsonThom Gibson is our guest today on Crucial Conversations.
Since we've been talking money all month, he emailed us and claimed to be a classroom economy buff.
Boy is he. This podcast will blow you away. You might want to download this episode, because you'll go back to it several times.
In fact, here are some helpful links to start you off:
Thom Gibson's Classroom Economy Instructional Video Series : https://thomgibson.com/classroomeconomy/
Thom Gibson's podcast - Stories from the Classroom : https://storiesfromtheclassroom.simplecast.fm/
(Government & Economics episode mentioned : https://thomgibson.com/2018/11/28/collusion-communism-and-catan-the-best-gamification-of-a-gov-econ-class/)
Connect with Thom Gibson:
Email : gibsonedu@gmail...
2019-04-2637 minStartEdUp PodcastClassroom Economies w/ Thom GibsonThom Gibson is our guest today on Crucial Conversations.
Since we've been talking money all month, he emailed us and claimed to be a classroom economy buff.
Boy is he. This podcast will blow you away. You might want to download this episode, because you'll go back to it several times.
In fact, here are some helpful links to start you off:
Thom Gibson's Classroom Economy Instructional Video Series : https://thomgibson.com/classroomeconomy/
Thom Gibson's podcast - Stories from the Classroom : https://storiesfromtheclassroom.simplecast.fm/
(Government & Economics episode mentioned : https://thomgibson.com/2018/11/28/collusion-communism-and-catan-the-best-gamification-of-a-gov-econ-class/)
Connect with Thom Gibson:
Email : gibsonedu@gmail...
2019-04-2637 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow to Use Storytelling in the ClassroomA few months ago I didn't know that storytelling competitions were a thing. Then I heard Matthew Dicks on a podcast and he shared what makes for good storytelling. I thought it was interesting but it wasn't until he told a short 5-minute story that I was convinced of his mastery of the craft and I wanted to learn more.
I found out Matthew Dicks was not only a champion storyteller but also a classroom teacher and that he had a podcast with his wife Elysha where they listened to stories told from the stage and critiqued...
2019-03-2854 min
Stories from the Classroom'The Thom Gibson Podcast' Is Now 'Stories from the Classroom'In this short episode, I share a little bit of why I started this podcast, why I changed the name, and the vision going forward. Hope you like the new podcast art!
Connect with me:
Thom Gibson
www.thomgibson.com
twitter.com/gibsonedu
youtube.com/gibsonedu
instagram.com/booksandbeefjerky
gibsonedu@gmail.com
2019-02-2704 min
Sex, Jokes & Rock N' RollEp. 107 - Rockin' w/ Wolfe JacksonTime for some rock n roll! My buddy Wolfe Jackson is a musician and Gibson Guitars artist. We met at NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention and became fast friends. We talk about the music that influences, what it's like being a Gibson artist, and his special show coming up this Thursday in Hollywood! As always, help us grow the show and get EXCLUSIVE content by becoming a Patreon patrons! Support the podcast in different levels! $1 a month makes you a Private, $5 a month puts you in the E-4 Mafia, and it goes up from there...
2019-02-181h 10
Stories from the ClassroomMindfulness in the ClassroomIn this episode:
I speak with mindfulness specialist James Butler to discuss best
practices surrounding how to get started with mindfulness in the
classroom.
I interview psychologist Dr. Tori Olds about the deeper
happenings in the mind when mindfulness is being practiced.
I chat with educator Jaclyn Mann about her experience in leading
mindfulness activities in her classroom.
You'll hear a couple in-class sessions of both Jaclyn Mann and myself
leading mindfulness practices in our classes
Resources James Butler spoke about:
Stop Breathe Think
Calm
Insight Timer
AISD Mindfulness YouTube Playlists
2019-01-2842 min
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping EducationInto the Classroom!Episode 028, Into the Classroom
For our first show of 2019, we decided to outsource for more tangible tips and creative ideas for your classroom to kick off second semester. We asked Vrain Waves listeners to give us a 2-3 minute voice clip of them describing something in their classroom or their practice that they wanted to share with a broader audience - an extended version of our Out of Our Heads and Into the Classroom segment. Here’s the result - we hope you enjoy, and would love it if you would contribute too! We’ll likely include more of t...
2019-01-0741 min
Stories from the ClassroomEpic Rap Battles in the ClassroomEpic Rap Battles of History is one of my favorite YouTube channels. I knew that giving students opportunities to write songs about content was a good assessment, but I never thought of utilizing raps / slam poetry specifically. So much opportunity for students to show what they know in this creative assessment.
Chalimar Chieza has been doing rap battles in her history classes for years. In this episode we talk about:
Why she started utilizing raps / slam poems
What the 'battle' element could look like
How she sets students up for success
How she assesses their work...
2018-12-2615 min
Stories from the ClassroomCollusion, Communism, and Catan...The Best Gamification of a Gov & Econ ClassI got the chance to go into Mike Franz's high school gov & econ class when they were playing YOLO, a year-long game where one week of school represents one year of life. The first week of the game the students are 18 years old, the last week of the game they are near retirement age. What will they make of their society, of their economy, of their investments, of their world?
We explore the following:
what the game looks like from beginning to middle to end
how Mike utilizes class jobs to stay organized and to have...
2018-11-2847 min
Stories from the ClassroomHow To Love Out-of-Control StudentsCurrently working on a couple Thom Gibson Podcast episodes that aren't quite done yet but I did want to get an episode out this month.
In this, I pulled a review that I did for my #bookstagram Instagram account. It was a review of Carla Shalaby's 'Troublemakers' which is a book on what we can learn from kids who we generally deem as 'troublemakers' and how can we love and honor them as members or our learning community.
I agree with the general premise of the book (work harder to love kids that are hard...
2018-10-2807 min
Stories from the ClassroomWhat Makes A Great 1st Day of School?With the start of the school year upon us, I've been thinking a lot about the first day of school.
Is it the most important day?
How do you balance the need for rules & procedures with getting kids stoked about being in your class?
How do you ensure students have a voice and feel seen & heard on the first day?
How do you not only begin to develop a positive relationship with students but also help them begin to develop positive relationships with each other and with the content you're teaching?
What do...
2018-09-3036 min
Stories from the ClassroomHaving The Same Teacher For 13 YearsThink of your Kindergarten teacher. How do you think your educational experience would have been different if that teacher continued to be your teacher for every year until you graduated high school?
In today's podcast I chat with Mark Rogers, who will be starting a 13-year experiment this year. The practice is called 'looping' where a teacher sticks with a group of students for more than one year.
We discuss the following:
•how he got into looping with students
•why he's embarking on this 13-year experiment
•what the challenges of looping are
...
2018-06-2735 min
Stories from the ClassroomKeeping Kids Curious In The ClassroomIn Kindergarten, students are bursting with curiosity; why are doorknobs round, what is carpet made out of, why are my fingers little? Unfortunately, as students progress through their education, they tend to become less curious about the world around them and settle for just asking the questions that will get them the answers to pass the tests that determine their future.
In todays episode, I chat with two-time Teacher-of-the-Year science teacher Kelley Janes who takes time out of every class to allow students to ask questions about the world around them; fostering, encouraging and nurturing that innate...
2018-05-2418 min
Stories from the ClassroomWhat Jiu Jitsu Has Taught Me About EducationAfter a rough go as a kid in some of the schools I went to, I vowed to learn martial arts some day.
A month after I turned 30, I joined a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school. I've been going strong now for a little over 5 months and I've begun to see a little bit of overlap between the mats and the classroom.
How did becoming a learner at level 0 again impact me in the
classroom?
What insights did my coaches give me into teaching that I hadn't paid
as much attention to?
What can educators...
2018-04-1734 min
Stories from the ClassroomMy Search For MeaningA bonus track to the podcast:
Our first book club review - Man's Search For Meaning. I share the things that made me thing, that I connected to, and the mindsets I hope to also maintain.
2018-03-3015 min
Stories from the Classroom5 Class Greetings To Improve School CultureCan High-5's really make that much of a difference in school culture?
In this episode, I explore the various ways I've begun to greet students at the door right at the beginning of class and how they've helped build a positive culture in my classroom and school. I also have another teacher, Justin Aion sound off of why he started High-5 Fridays at his school and the effects it had on his own school culture.
Music by Podington Bear
Connect with Justin Aion
2018-03-0112 min
Stories from the ClassroomRunning A Project-Based Middle School Robotics ClassIn episode 2, I recorded the sounds of my robotics classroom for a couple of days while they worked on and presented their final projects.
I reflect on some of the observations of going back and listening to the audio. You also hear students working to troubleshoot their creations which included an electric guitar, a whack a mole, an etch-a-sketch, and robotic arm controlled via sensors on a glove connected bluetooth.
Music by Podington Bear
2018-01-2411 min
Stories from the ClassroomAuctions, Marketing, & Loyalty Programs in Pre-AlgebraI wanted to start a podcast so I did. Think of it as being a fly on the wall in my (and others) classroom.
In this episode we go into the classroom economy auction that we have every month. Students bid on items, start their own businesses, create loyalty programs, and more. You hear the sounds of students arguing about prices, the excitement build up over a 'mystery item' in the auction, and the groans of buyers remorse.
You can find more of how I run my classroom economy at www.thomgibson.com/classroomeconomy
2017-12-0813 min
The SpoonEp 220: On The Meat Sack TrackThis is The Spoon, where we take it to the boulevard. Stage Names, Beatles vs Gibson, Tyranny Of Fandom, Sore Winners, Evolution & Mortality, Mel Brooks, What Is Death, Greatest Song, Atoms, Deep Cut, Best Python Tunes, Steve Martin, Comedy Style, Career Motivation, Zappa vs Zappa, Parents Lie, Self Advice, Spoon Feeding, No Broadcasters, TMV Cafe. Music By Parthenon Huxley D.L. Byron Guy Clark Spoon Feeding Jack Fruit Be Like Deutsch Quinton Flynn The Men Of The Spoon Robbie Rist Chris Jackson Thom Bowers
2016-05-201h 14
Mouse ClubhouseInterview: Blaine Gibson (Disney animation starting in 1939)Blaine Gibson began his Disney career in animation in 1939, and worked on some of Disney’s early classic features, animated shorts and even military films during World War II. Eventually Blaine began sculpting for Disney, creating the pirates in Pirates of the Caribbean, ghosts in the Haunted Mansion, Abraham Lincoln for Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, all the president before Barrack Obama for Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom, Mark Twain and others for the American Adventure in Epcot, and much more. Blaine also sculpted the Partners statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in Disneyland and the Ma...
2015-12-0100 min
The SpoonEp 106: "That Cow Sounds Just Like Walt Disney" - September 24, 2012Bill Funt's latest round of thrills and spills as the show's favorite frenemy is augmented by the arrival of musician/TV host/restauranteur Bobby Bognar, and the rising conversational tide lifts boats right, left, and center, with talk of unlikely media heroes, unfortunate cartoon voices, the My Way Murders, the Spoon as Beatles metaphor, and the ever-mysterious question of where meat comes from. Music by Extra, Elton Duck, and Otis Gibson & The Rockhounds
2012-09-2550 min