We Just Want to TEACH
As teachers, the demands on us continue to expand. From active shooter drills to hybrid learning, and making sure masks are worn (or not worn) depending on the school district and which way the wind is blowing that day. Those who aim to inspire us to press on are fond of saying, "remember your why?" On this podcast our why is very simple, "We Just Want to Teach." Listen in as we search for practical teaching strategies, to help us manage our classrooms and guide our students through these extraordinary times.
- Update frequency
- every 23 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
12 Ways to Help Students Prepare for Tests, Reduce Anxiety, and Improve Outcomes
How can we help students reduce test anxiety and improve how they perform on tests? We searched for strategies and discoverd some effective approaches. We reviewed 12 strategies and discussed why t…
00:13:38 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
When I Started Teaching I Wish I Had Known…
In this episode, we return to the topic of what new teachers wished they knew when they first had a mentor and became one later on. We discuss the challenges and experiences of new teachers highlight…
00:12:22 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Second-Year Teachers: The Most Helpful Guidance We Received From Our Mentors and What We Wish Was Included
We invited two second-year teachers to talk about what they learned during year one and what they wished they had known to prepare them for year two.
Follow on Twitter: @sgthomas1973@bamradionetwork…
00:13:19 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Three Helpful Mental Tweaks for the New School Year
As we head back to school, we pause for a quick mindset audit to identify the attitudes we want to build on and those we want to tweak for the new school year.
Follow on Twitter: @Angela Watson @sg…
00:13:29 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
Five Things We All Need to Know About ChatGPT Before Heading Back to School
Many of us were consumed with teaching when ChatGPT entered the scene last year, so we had little available attention to give it. The impact of this tool and other forms of generative AI has grown s…
00:12:49 |
Sun 06 Aug 2023
5 Creative Ways to Make Math More Relatable and Relevant to Any Student, In Any Grade with ChatGPT
Many students see math as confusing, frustrating, or irrelevant, making the subject difficult to learn and teach. This problem is even more challenging in early grades. Our guests share how they a…
00:12:10 |
Fri 28 Jul 2023
Lessons Learned: Managing Student Behavior During the Last Month of School, What Works
There are two times during the school year when managing student behavior is more challenging; the last month is one of them. What have we learned about helping and guiding students through the last…
00:14:06 |
Tue 06 Jun 2023
What Do We Need to Know to Help Students With Disabilities Use ChatGPT Effectively?
The full potential of ChatGPT and generative AI is available to those who know how to communicate with these tools effectively. What must we understand to teach these new skills to students with lear…
00:10:51 |
Mon 08 May 2023
Yes, We Can Support Students With Disabilities Using ChatGPT, Here’s How
Special education teachers have used AI to instruct students with disabilities for many years. However, generative AI adds new possibilities and new challenges. This discussion explores what we’re le…
00:21:26 |
Wed 26 Apr 2023
What Works: Teaching English and Subject Content to ELL’s
Teaching English as a second language has its unique joys and challenges. But when a teacher has to teach ESL students English and other subjects, their job requires more. We’ve asked two educators w…
00:09:40 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
Spring Forward: Re-engaging Students and Jumpstarting Learning After Spring Break
Every break in the school year requires us to wind our students back up and re-engage them in the learning routines. In this discussion, we exchange practical and proven ways to help students get ba…
00:14:12 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
How School Librarians Use ChatGPT To Support Teaching, Learning, Research, and More
Many school librarians are exploring how they can use ChatGPT and generative AI to support teaching, learning, research, and creativity. We invited three librarians to share their early discoveries …
Mon 06 Mar 2023
Teaching English: How Supporting Multilingual Students Is Getting Easier
Teaching multilingual students is full of joy and challenges. We invited three educators to explore how teachers can use ChatGPT to support students who speak English as a second or third language.
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00:15:15 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Is ChatGPT the New Teacher’s Aide? | 8 Ways It Can Save Time And Reduce Our Workload
Teaching almost always involves having lots to do and not enough time. But what if we could all save time and significantly reduce our workload? Listen in as we explore whether ChatGPT is an effect…
00:15:10 |
Mon 30 Jan 2023
Finding Alternatives to Teaching Strategies That Work for Some Students, but Not Others
Finding the right teaching strategies for a student is often a process of trial and error. How do you respond when a popular teaching strategy, technique, or practice falls short with your students? …
00:09:35 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
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