Real Teaching 101: Recent Episodes
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Real Teaching 101 is everything your teacher prep program didn't prepare you for. We're Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey, three teacher advocates who have been where you are and know what you're going through. We believe that teachers are as important to education as the curriculum, and our goal is to support you as a teacher and a person. Listen every two weeks to hear us talk all things teaching and use our our Anti-PD tips to help you help yourself. If you're a current teacher, former teacher, soon-to-be teacher, or someone who works with teachers, this is the podcast for you. Hear us talk teaching with humor, honesty, and compassion. This is Real Teaching 101. Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @realteaching101 or e-mail us at realteaching101@gmail.com
Are you looking to build your professional network but aren't sure where to start? Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or bothtrovert, we've got you covered! Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed as we talk how to start, what the say, and how to keep it going. Hint: New Jersey is the secret. Feel free to network with us! Find us on LinkedIn at Ambitious Ed.
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We're taking a break from our regular teacher talk and going down a list of fun conversation topics. Join us!
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We've felt it- that feeling where you just can't or don't wanna. Teaching is hard! But the burnout doesn't have to exist. In today's episode, we're joined by Rebekah Shoaf to talk about what burnout is and how to combat it.
Check out Rebekah's website at rebekahshoaf.com or visit beatingteacherburnout.com to grab a copy of her book!
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Growth mindset is one of those educational buzzwords. But do you really know what it means? Today Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey talk about using growth mindset in teaching and how those things can help your students (and you), both inside and outside the classroom. Listen at the end for three tips you can use to help implement more of a growth mindset lifestyle.
Use this quiz from Big Life Journal or this one developed by researcher Carol Dweck to understand your own growth mindset. Interested in a way to share growth mindset with your students? Check out the growth mindset episode of Cafeteria Confidence, Meagan and Lauren's other podcast for teens, tween and the people who love them (and while you're there, check out all their other episodes, too).
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Happy 2024! We are so excited for the new year and hope you are, too! Check out this quick message for some special announcements that we have planned for this year. Come back next week for our rerelease on Growth Mindset!
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Are you looking to treat yourself to a great gift for your teacher life? We got you covered! Today we talk big fantasy wishes and super practical things you can use for your life in the classroom. Check out our Instagram or our website for links to everything we talk about!
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How do you take control of your brain when it feels like you're going to flip your lid? How can you be there for your students and family when you feel so worn down and spread thin? That's what we talk about today as we're joined by special guest, Jessica Sinarski.
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we wanted to turn our attention to cultivating a practice of noticing and gratitude. A few simple mindset shifts can help both teachers and students find joy in the little things.
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Our students today are digital natives, but they don't always have good habits when it comes to using technology. Tune in to this episode where we talk about what it's like for students and how to best help them interact with devices.
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Checking in with students is such a good practice. And sometimes that's easier said than done. Today, we talk about how we have built sustainable systems which have helped us best check in on our students.
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We're kicking off our student wellness series episodes on a topic near and dear to our hearts: teaching young girls. Being a girl can be tough, between drama, body image, self confidence, and just finding your way in the world. We discuss this topic and give some takeaways for educators on how they can best support this population of students.
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We're back! Our summer quiz was a big hit, and so we're kicking off fall with a fall quiz. Listen as we test our knowledge about pumpkins, turkey pardoning, and more!
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Do you ever hear from the same few students? Do you wish you knew how to make sure you heard from all your students? We got you! This week, Meagan and Lauren give you a few practical ideas you can use to make sure you hear from your students. Got some ideas to share? Email us!
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It's back to school time so we're rereleasing on of our earlier episodes on a popular back to school topic: homework. It's one of the age-old education questions: what is the role of homework and does it help students learn? The ladies of Ambitious Ed have a ton of experience with assigning, collecting, grading and (most importantly) rethinking the role of homework. Listen at the end to three tips you can take with you into your everyday teacher life to help you do the same!
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This past summer, Lauren took over 3,000 photographs of a summer school program. In this short prep period episode, she shares what she learned about teaching styles, engagement, and observing other teachers.
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It's nearly back to school time, and that means it's time to think about how to start those first few days of school. What better way to do that than with community building! Join us for this short episode on some of the better ways you can build community with your students.
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Recess time again! This week, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey have fun with this quiz. Play along with us, or try it before you listen. Strap in for some Bruce Springsteen puns and lots of useless trivia!
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Self reflection is a great tool that teachers can use to think about their day or their year. And with summer upon many of us, it's a good opportunity to think about what last year was like and how we want to see the next year go. This week we dig into a Harvard Business Review article about how self reflection can be an empowering practice.
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Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Summer is the ultimate time to rest and relax, and on this episode we share our plans and give you some ideas for your vacation.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Tired, stressed, crabby, cranky. Burnout goes by a lot of names, and we know teachers feel all the feels. This week we are joined by special guest Bethany Kay. Bethany has been in the classroom for 14 years and knows all about coaching teachers through burnout. Come away with some good ideas and strategies to help you break free from burnout.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Hi teacher friends! Teacher life is hard, and with summer break upon many of us, it is time to rest and refresh. It's why we're rereleasing our self care episode. Whether you're looking to set some boundaries for next year or want some strategies to help you make the most of maxing and relaxing summer, this episode has you covered!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
The ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss some current hot button educational topics related to school safety and educational legislation. We know this episode may not be for everyone, and that's ok. Join us next class if you choose to pass.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
On this episode, we welcome teacher, author, and Disney enthusiast, Kevin Roughton. We chat about creativity, play, and how to add in that razzle dazzle that gets your students excited about what they're learning. It's an interview you won't want to miss. Connect with Kevin on Twitter @MrRoughton or visit his website.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.
Are you looking to build your professional network but aren't sure where to start? Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or bothtrovert, we've got you covered! Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed as we talk how to start, what the say, and how to keep it going. Hint: New Jersey is the secret. Feel free to network with us! Find us on LinkedIn at Ambitious Ed.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
It's recess time again! Join us for the old school recess game of MASH. It's all fun, and very little teacher talk.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out ouraffiliate link here.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
In this short episode, we share our favorite resource ideas that you can use in the classroom. From quick videos to timers to upping your tech game, this episode has something for everyone!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
It's nearly spring, which means letters of intent are probably hitting your mailboxes. Do you still want to teach? Do you want to explore other options? There's lots to consider when you're asked to decide your future, and in this episode, we talk about our experiences and what we did when we had those letters.
If you're interested in Daphne Gomez's Teacher Career Coach course, check out our affiliate link here.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
You guessed it...we're taking a break from our regular teacher talk and getting real casual with our recess episode. Join us on a fun journey that goes all over the place. We start at whistling and end with pet peeves. Let that recess bell ring!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
February kicks off Black History Month, and there are many other heritage and cultural months that follow shortly after. We believe that they are important for representation and broadening perspectives, so in this episode, we talk about why these months matter for our students, and how teachers can celebrate them in their classrooms.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week we're talking about artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT. AI is here to stay, and as educators there's a lot to think about when it comes to students using it. Join us this week as we get into it.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week, Real Teaching 101 gets real. The ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss the current educational topic of critical race theory. What does it mean for history? Should schools be teaching it? What can teachers do to ensure students get factual and appropriate information? The episode addresses all this and the three Anti-PD tips will give you practical advice you can take with you. We know this episode may not be for everyone, and that's ok. Join us next class if you choose to pass.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
With only six days left until Christmas, we're doing a play on the twelve days of Christmas with countdown, education style. We're reviewing the 6 biggest teacher topics of 2022, 5 educational trends of 2023, 4 of our biggest episodes, 3 best moments of the year, 2 embarrassing stories, and 1 resolution for the new year. Join us!
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It's that time of year...time to rerelease our holidays in the classroom episode!
Ever had to teach in a costume, make a holiday craft, or plan a lesson on about a non-dominant holiday? Since we are rolling into the holiday season fast and furious, the ladies of Ambitious Ed talk all things holidays in the classroom on this week's episode. Listen at the end for three tips you can use right away to help you celebrate holidays with inclusivity in your classroom.
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It's that time of the year: parent-teacher conferences. They can be stressful, but they don't have to be. There are some things you can do to ease the stress and make sure you and parents have a positive experience, and that's what we're talking about on this episode.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Do you ever hear from the same few students? Do you wish you knew how to make sure you heard from all your students? We got you! This week, Meagan and Lauren give you a few practical ideas you can use to make sure you hear from your students. Got some ideas to share? Email us!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Our first recess episode was a big success, so we're bringing the idea back for another round. Join Meagan and Lauren as they take a break from teacher talk and let their Millennial show. They go down a rabbit hole of all sorts of fun topics from seatbelts on reality TV shows to words they can't spell.
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Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week we sit down with Brandie Rosen of Teaching Untangled. Brandi discusses the ins and outs of behavior with students and how teachers can better serve their students with an inclusive understanding of have classroom management is. Come away with a new perspective on your students as well as a few ideas you can use in your classroom. To learn more about Brandie, check out teachinguntangled.com, follow her on Instagram @teachinguntangled, or email her at brandierosenconsulting@gmail.com
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
On this episode we talk about our experience with dress codes, both as students who wore uniforms for years and as teachers who have had to enforce them. We chat about what the research tells us about dress codes and what schools and educators can do to make them more fair. We'd love to hear your perspective and stories, so e-mail or DM us!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Did you know it is possible to make a living working as a teacher working in different countries around the world? We didn't either! On today's episode, we welcome international teacher Greg Lemoine to talk the ins and outs of what international teaching is, who it's for, and considerations to keep in mind. If you'd like to read more about international teaching, check out Greg's book, Finding the Right Fit, available on Amazon.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Meagan is moving on up! She's got a new title at her school and for this week's mini-episode we sit down to talk about it. We'd love to hear your administration advice and stories, so please reach out to us on the socials!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We know the new school year is right around the corner and we know you probably have some things in mind for what you want the year to look like. In this short episode, we talk about goal setting and some tips to help you get there. This is a mini-episode and we're sure there's things we missed. If you'd like the join the conversation, e-mail us or reach out on the socials.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
With the new school year starting, we're sure you're thinking about how you want your classroom space to look. In this episode we chat about classroom design considerations and ways to make classroom design work on a budget. We'd love to hear your design tips and tricks, so reach out to us to share them.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We like big books and we cannot lie! We're readers here at Ambitious Ed, which is why we are exploring the topic of challenged and banned books on this week's episode. Hear about the history of banning books, what is commonly challenged, and how it impacts teachers and students.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We're taking a break from teacher talk today and having a little bit of fun with our first "Recess" episode. Join us as we play around with a cootie catcher and talk about all sorts of interesting things not related to school or the classroom. Let us know what you think!
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Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Ever feel like you're "shoulding" yourself when it comes to teaching? We've been there! On this episode, Meagan and Lauren talk about what teacher guilt looks like and feels like, and ways you can deal with it.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Grades communicate information to a variety of different people, but do they really matter? On this episode, we talk about how our education system ended up with letter grades and the way current grading practices impact teachers and students.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Summer is almost here! Since we are teacher advocates, we want to encourage you to read books you want to read over summer. This week on our prep period episode, we give you some "classy and trashy" book recommendations to help fill your cup as you rest and relax over summer. We'd love to hear from you about what you're reading, so hit us up on the socials!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
In this special episode of Real Teaching 101, Meagan interviews personal financing badass and LinkedIn rockstar, Alexis Fernandez. Listen to learn why you should protect your physical AND financial health and learn all about asset building. Yes, teachers have assets too!
Ally is a former teacher who shares her story about branching out into a whole new industry. She shares those important teacher skills that made that transition possible.
The ladies also dive into the importance of having your own narrative, personal branding, authenticity and how and why you should build your network on LinkedIn.
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E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We want our students to be critical thinkers, collaborators, and have good social skills. Sure, we can develop lessons and ask good questions to develop these skills or....we could infuse play into the classroom. On this episode, we talk about how important play is for pretty much everyone, and how you can add play into your classroom.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
It's a tumultuous time in education, and there's legislation out there that can affect teachers and their marginalized students. Join the ladies of Ambitious Ed for this important episode that talks about some of the legislation that's being proposed and what it means for teachers and students.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We're taking a reflective look on this podcast. Today we're talking about our teaching practice, and what we've learned about what good teachers do best. Hear us chat about the best advice we've ever received as well as the advice we'd give any teacher. Tell us about your advice by reaching out to us on email realteaching101@gmail.com, Instagram @realteaching101, and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
One of the lessons we've learned the hard is why you need to preview things before you show them to your class. In this short episode, we share our funny stories about how not doing so led to some interesting situations.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Schools are workplaces, and just like many other workplaces out there, they can be toxic environments. On this week's episode, the ladies of Ambitious Ed sit down to discuss their toxic experiences, what that looks like for teachers, and how you can manage your workplace.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
In this mini-episode, the ladies of Ambitious Ed are bringing a light hearted take to Real Teaching 101 and talking about their favorite representations of teachers in the media. This episode is short and sweet, perfect for listening to while doing photocopies or making a cup of coffee on your prep period.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week, we're touching on some of the current issues that are happening due to the Omicron variant. How are teachers dealing with staffing shortages and what does this mean for the education system as a whole?
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Growth mindset is one of those educational buzzwords. But do you really know what it means? Today Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey talk about using growth mindset in teaching and how those things can help your students (and you), both inside and outside the classroom. Listen at the end for three tips you can use to help implement more of a growth mindset lifestyle.
Use this quiz from Big Life Journal or this one developed by researcher Carol Dweck to understand your own growth mindset. Interested in a way to share growth mindset with your students? Check out the growth mindset episode of Cafeteria Confidence, Meagan and Lauren's other podcast for teens, tween and the people who love them (and while you're there, check out all their other episodes, too).
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Happy New Year, teacher friends! We know a lot of you were thrown for a loop at the end of winter break and that many of you are transitioning from expecting to be in person to a temporary remote or hybrid situation. That's why we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you to take care of you and put the SEL in self care. In this episode we talk about the emotions many teachers are feeling and how to manage them. Listen at the end for our special type of professional development, three Anti-PD tips you can take with you to help you put yourSELf first.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Welcome to our first mini episode, or as we like to call them, prep periods! Today Meagan and Lauren chat about some ideas you can use to grade more meaningfully. We'll be back soon with a full episode!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We've all heard the news reports about the shortage of teachers in the classroom. But surprisingly, this isn't new. Join Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey as they talk about historical shortages and what today's teachers can do to help themselves if they're feeling overwhelmed. Also, after listening to the episode, reach out on Instagram (@realteaching101) or Twitter (@realteaching101) to tell us which you'd choose: welcome party, husband, or orchid.
E-mail us at realteaching101@gmail.com with any of your teacher shortage stories or if you have any ideas on how to help your fellow teachers in the field.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
We know the holiday vacations are here, and in the teaching world that usually means it's time to start, ramp up, or consider a job search. That's why we're rereleasing our episode with Daphne Williams, the Teacher Career Coach. If you are tired, burnt out, or unsure of your teaching career, know that we've been there, and Daphne has too. Daphne is a former who has created the support system she wished she had when she was completely burned out in the classroom and looking for her next step. Listen to her story and her tips to help you think about resumes and transferrable skills, whether you're considering leaving the classroom or staying. For the career quiz, a few of Daphne's favorite blogs, and to get 20% off the TCC course, use the Real Teaching 101 affiliate link with RealTeaching as your coupon code.
Follow Daphne on Instagram @TeacherCareerCoach or on Facebook at Teacher Career Coach. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Social media plays a major role in the lives of today's students beyond just likes and comments...whether we like it or not. This week, the ladies of Ambitious Ed talk to pros and cons of social media, the importance of enforcing boundaries, and social media "challenges" that have been circulating recently.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week we are talking about consciousness in education. What the heck is that you might be wondering? Well, it’s sort of like social-emotional learning but it’s so much more. It’s a way of being who we are and knowing what has let us to be that, it's awareness without judgement, and noticing what’s around us. In order to dive into this topic, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey are joined by a special guest, Komal Shah. Komal is a former educator who has recently published a book called “Raise Your Hand: A Call for Consciousness in Education” which is out now. Be sure to stay tuned through the end for our Anti-PD tips that will help you establish consciousness and mindfulness for yourself and your students.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
One of the age-old education questions: what is the role of homework and does it help students learn? The ladies of Ambitious Ed have a ton of experience with assigning, collecting, grading and (most importantly) rethinking the role of homework. Listen at the end to three tips you can take with you into your everyday teacher life to help you do the same!
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Ever had to teach in a costume, make a holiday craft, or plan a lesson on about a non-dominant holiday? Since we are rolling into the holiday season fast and furious, the ladies of Ambitious Ed talk all things holidays in the classroom on this week's episode. Listen at the end for three tips you can use right away to help you celebrate holidays with inclusivity in your classroom.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Real Teaching 101 gets real again. Back to school 2021 has come which means students are back in person. This, along with the pandemic still present, means there is a debate surrounding whether students should be required to wear masks while in school. In today's episode, the ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss this topic along with how schools are ensuring the health and safety of students . Listen at the end for three Anti-PD tips you can take with you to help keep you safe and healthy. We know this episode may not be for everyone, and that's ok. Join us next class if you choose to pass.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Do you...grade on the weekends? Respond to late night emails? Come in early? Leave late? We get that, we've been there, too. There is a lot that goes into being a teacher but it's important to create boundaries that allow you to live your best life outside the classroom. This week the ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss their experience setting boundaries (and not) as well as how they've worked to establish things that (mostly) work for them. Listen at the end to hear three Anti-Professional Development tips you can use to help you set and maintain boundaries this back-to-school season.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Professional Learning Communities are so last year. It's time to rethink what PLCs are all about and the ladies of Ambitious Ed have done just that. Today Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey introduce the idea of PSCs or Personal and Professional Support Communities. Hear them talk about why PSCs are so important and listen to the three Anti-PD tips at the end of learn more about how you can create them at your school site.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Back to school is upon us. How are you feeling? Probably excited yet nervous. Don't worry, we know the feeling. This week on Real Teaching 101, the ladies of Ambitious Ed talk about the emotions many teachers are feeling and how to manage them. Listen at the end for our special type of professional development, three Anti-PD tips you can take with you to help you put yourSELf first.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week, Real Teaching 101 gets real. The ladies of Ambitious Ed discuss the current educational topic of critical race theory. What does it mean for history? Should schools be teaching it? What can teachers do to ensure students get factual and appropriate information? The episode addresses all this and the three Anti-PD tips will give you practical advice you can take with you. We know this episode may not be for everyone, and that's ok. Join us next class if you choose to pass.
Wondering if teaching is the right career for you? Check out Teacher Career Coach for a free quiz and other resources. Use the code RealTeaching101 for a discount on the TCC course!
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
This week, the ladies of Ambitious Ed welcome Daphne Williams, the Teacher Career Coach. Are you tired, burnt out, or unsure of your teaching career? We've been there, and Daphne has too. After years of working as a 5th-grade teacher, Daphne realized teaching wasn't what she wanted to do with the rest of her life. She set out to create the support system she wished she had when she was completely burned out in the classroom and looking for her next step. Listen to her story and her tips to help you with whatever choice you're thinking of making. For the career quiz, a few of Daphne's favorite blogs, and to get 20% off the TCC course, use the Real Teaching 101 affiliate link here with RealTeaching as your coupon code.
Follow Daphne on Instagram @TeacherCareerCoach or on Facebook at Teacher Career Coach. E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Feeling the need to supplement your income? This week on Real Teaching 101, the ladies of Ambitious Ed talk side hustles: what they are, how much they can help, and some creative ways to earn some extra bucks. Listen at the end for three Anti-PD tips to help you make the most of your side hustle.
To read the articles Lauren mentions in the episode, visit:
- We are Teachers 40 Ways Teachers Can Make Extra Money
- Side Hustle Nation's Best Side Hustles for Teachers
- Mint's Side Hustles for Teachers
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
For many teachers, having a personal life is hard. You're on display, easily accessible, and lots of people have an opinion about what you do outside of the classroom. In today's episode of Real Teaching 101, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey discuss their experiences having a personal life while navigating the teaching profession. Their Anti-PD tips will leave you with three strategies you can use to help keep a healthy work-life balance. To read the We Are Teachers article Meagan mentions click "27+ Free Counseling Options for Teachers"
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Budgeting on a teacher's salary is a unique challenge. Today, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey discuss the 50-30-20 rule and provide 3 tips to help you manage your finances.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Summer vacation- you want it just as much as the students do! Listen to your teacher friends and teacher advocates discuss what summer is really like for teachers and how to maximize your vacation days.
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix
Welcome to the first episode of Real Teaching 101! In this episode, Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey introduce themselves and talk Teacher Appreciation Week. At the end, hear 3 Anti-PD tips you can take with you to appreciate yourself...cause you deserve it (obviously).
E-mail Meagan, Lauren, and Lindsey at realteaching101@gmail.com. Follow them on Instagram @realteaching101 and on Twitter @realteaching101.
Music is "Hot Shot" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/media-music-mix