ChalkTalkEDU: Recent Episodes
Alyssa and Kimie
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
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Apps Mentioned
10 Percent Happier
Headspace
Calm
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Resources:
Article About Toxic Positivity
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Resources Mentioned:
Notability
Google Suite Applications
Edulastic
Affirm Module from UNC
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
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
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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
Resources:
- Scholastic: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/holidays/
- Education World: 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
- Education World: https://www.educationworld.com/holidays/:
- Good resources for every holiday:https://www.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Resources:
- Brainpop videos
- Teaching Tolerance
- PBS resources
- iCivics
- Scholastic
- New York Times
- Newsela
- Facing history and ourselves: making informed decisions and after the election resources
- Education World
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Special Education Law Resources:
Monthly update emails: https://perryzirkel.com/
Council for Exceptional Children Weekly Updates: https://www.cec.sped.org/Policy-and-Advocacy/Policy-Insider-Blog
Education Law Center News Room: https://www.elc-pa.org/newsroom/
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Chrome Extensions:
rowCall
Peardeck
PageMarker
CustomCursors
Bitmoji
Apps Mentioned:
TikTok
Classkick
Nearpod
TeachersPayTeachers
Bitmoji
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
Books Mentioned:
What I Carry by Jennifer Longo
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
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
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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
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