Where an off duty teacher and academic aim to tackle tough topics over coffee and humor. 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
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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
12 Jan 2021
Looking Ahead To 2021
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Apps Mentioned
10 Percent Happier (https://www.tenpercent.com/)
Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1919439341&utm_content=68065219102&utm_term=409649586657&headspace&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2YjN7p3H7QIVEePACh3gRgcBEAAYASAAEgJ_BfD_BwE)
Calm (https://www.calm.com/)
29 Dec 2020
Get To Know Us; 2020 Favorites
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
15 Dec 2020
Lessons Learned By Teacher In 2020
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
1 Dec 2020
Toxic Positivity in Schools
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Resources:
Article About Toxic Positivity ( https://www.weareteachers.com/toxic-positivity-schools/)
24 Nov 2020
Being Reflective and Responsive as Teachers in 2020
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 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
17 Nov 2020
The Importance Of Student Choice
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Resources Mentioned:
Notability
Google Suite Applications
Edulastic
Affirm Module from UNC (https://afirm.fpg.unc.edu/afirm-modules)
3 Nov 2020
How To Encourage Kindness In Your Classroom
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Books/Documentaries mentioned in this episode:
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
What Is A Girl Worth? by Rachael Denhollander
Athlete A available on Netflix
Article Mentioned (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/07/25/disability-kids-private-special-education-school-centennial-no-restraint/5513768002/?fbclid=IwAR1mbepAXrYpZV9CPtx1Dz6JQbo_57FMYac4upCM9au2H3w39UW_1sMBOxc)
27 Oct 2020
Holiday 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Resources:
Scholastic: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/holidays/
Education World: https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/ (https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/):
A month of multicultural holiday celebration
Culturally responsive holiday education: https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/culturally-responsive-instruction-holiday-and-religious-celebrations
How to teach holidays different from viewpoints of students: https://www.teacher.org/resource/teaching-holidays/#how-do-we-teach-children-about-beliefs-holidays-and-festivals-of-cultures-and-religions-different-from-their-own
Good resources for every holiday:https://www.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/ (https://www.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/)
20 Oct 2020
The 2020 Election and Your Classroom
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Resources:
Brainpop videos (https://www.brainpop.com/)
Teaching Tolerance (https://www.tolerance.org/moment/voting-elections)
PBS resources (https://wvia.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/election-collection/)
iCivics (https://www.icivics.org/election)
Scholastic (https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collections/teaching-content/elections/)
New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/teach-the-2020-election)
Newsela (https://newsela.com/about/solutions/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_campaign=DMG-OA-2020-DEG-search&gclid=CjwKCAjww5r8BRB6EiwArcckCxCTYjBNGM_gZw_sP9u_7fx0q8Zgxbcmb1SaBycvocOvujj9edrvFRoCblkQAvD_BwE)
Facing history and ourselves: making informed decisions and after the election resources (https://www.facinghistory.org/educator-resources/current-events/teaching-resources-2020-us-election)
Education World (https://www.educationworld.com/a_special/election.shtml)
6 Oct 2020
A Brief History of Special Education Law
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Special Education Law Resources:
Monthly update emails: https://perryzirkel.com/ (https://perryzirkel.com/)
Council for Exceptional Children Weekly Updates: https://www.cec.sped.org/Policy-and-Advocacy/Policy-Insider-Blog (https://www.cec.sped.org/Policy-and-Advocacy/Policy-Insider-Blog)
Education Law Center News Room: https://www.elc-pa.org/newsroom/ (https://www.elc-pa.org/newsroom/)
22 Sept 2020
Tips For Distance, Hybrid, or In Person Teaching
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Chrome Extensions:
rowCall
Peardeck
PageMarker
CustomCursors
Bitmoji
Apps Mentioned:
TikTok
Classkick
Nearpod
TeachersPayTeachers
Bitmoji
8 Sept 2020
Building Rapport and Family Relationships in Schools
Where 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 (mailto:Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com)
Books Mentioned:
What I Carry by Jennifer Longo
25 Aug 2020
Establishing Classroom Expectations
Where 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.com (http://Chalktalkedupodcast@gmail.com/)
11 Aug 2020
Multicultural Education and BLM in Schools
Where 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
Instagram creators:
@teachingwithmxt
@tangledinthird
@blackandbrightin2nd
@thefabulousschoolcounselor
@diversereads
@toneyinfirst
Podcasts:
The Daily by New York Times
Code Switch by NPR
UP First by NPR
1619 by New York Times
Books:
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
This Book Is AntiRacist by Tiffany Jewell
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. Morris
Classroom Library App
BookSource: Classroom Organizer
BookBuddy: Library Manager
28 Jul 2020
Tips For A Smooth Start To The School Year
Where 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.com
21 Jul 2020
Get To Know ChalkTalkEDU
Where 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.com
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