The Chey and Pav Show: Teachers Talking Teaching: Recent Episodes
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Chey Cheney and Pav Wander are two middle school teachers from Toronto, Canada. They have a passion for elevating and amplifying student voice while honouring students lived experiences and identity. "The Chey and Pav Show" takes educators and listeners through the “ins and outs” of the field of Teaching, Learning and Leadership. With their anecdotal and inviting banter, laced with caring insightfulness, the audience engages in a conversation that is surely eye-opening and impactful while tackling some of the real and ever-changing issues in Education!
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In Episode 135, Chey and Pav discuss the ever-growing challenge of large and complex classrooms. They talk about how difficult it is to teach with a large class, the benefits of having a smaller, more intimate classroom setting and how classroom complexities can add to the challenge. Fewer supports and resources for teachers also continue to make this an evolving issue.
Chey and Pav share with listeners their upcoming book launch, for "Amplifying our Practice: Teachers Talking Teaching." If you're in the Toronto area on Thursday May 16, 2024, and you'd like to join them and other listeners and followers to celebrate the release of their newest book, please do so! Fill out this GOOGLE FORM to let us know you'll be in attendance!
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics. Check out all their content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on X (formerly Twitter)!
Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 134, Chey and Pav explore the timely topic of Cell Phones in the classroom. With the conversation of cell phone bans always looming over the educational setting, the Dynamic Duo contemplates whether we, as teachers, can actually cut out cell phones from the classroom environment. They discuss the pros and cons of cell phone use in schools, as well as bring up the systemic issues that exist alongside their usage.
Oh, and there are many interesting twists and turns in the conversation along the way. They talk about their newly released book project, "Amplifying our Practice: Teachers Talking Teaching" and what the writing and publishing process was like.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics. Check out all their content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on X (formerly Twitter)!
Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 133, Chey and Pav talk about how they have set up a unique student council this school year at the school where they teach. Leveraging student leadership and initiative, the council space is more than an avenue for fundraising and expressing school joy - it's also a space allow students to lead the way in creating a school culture that goes beyond what student council has done in years past. From Reading Buddies to Minecraft Camp to Coding Club - the vibrant groups is running it all. Give the episode a listen to hear what Chey and Pav have learned along this new and exciting journey.
Oh, and there are many interesting twists and turns in the conversation along the way. They weave from Wizard of Oz to the term "alpha" while still discussing the school environment throughout this thought-provoking episode.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics. Check out all their content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on X (formerly Twitter)!
Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 132, Chey and Pav discuss the many ways they use photographs to create meaningful content in their learning spaces. From minds-on activities, to providing very deep and thoughtful insights about social justice topics, Chey and Pav use photographs and pictures in many different ways with a variety of content and context in the classroom. Give the episode a listen to see how you can utilize photos in your classroom space as well!
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics. Check out all their content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on X (formerly Twitter)!
Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 131, Chey and Pav reflect on how they've been implementing "Thinking Classrooms" in their respective learning spaces. The "Thinking Classroom" model has been coined by mathematician Dr. Peter Liljedahl and his work of creating math learning spaces that encourage students to think more with their math tasks. This problems based approach has several best practices attached to it (outlined by this edutopia post by Peter, himself) and Chey and Pav talk about a few of the first chapters and how they've implemented these strategies. Pav teaches Math and Science, and Chey teaches Language and History - so it has been interesting to see how the two of them use the Thinking Classroom model in different ways to support learning. Learn more about Building Thinking Classrooms from his book found here, and his website. Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics. Check out all their content at cheyandpav.com.The Chey and Pav Show!A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on X (formerly Twitter)! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In Episode 130, Chey and Pav speak with Salima Kassam, elementary school principal and anti-racist, anti-oppression educator from Ontario, Canada.
Chey and Pav talk to Salima about her journey in education, in particular about her experiences with anti-racism and anti-oppression education, and the toll that it can take on well-being for educators. Salima tells us about the different ways that she has looked to take care of herself when this work becomes overwhelming, and how the way we respond to these stressors can aide us in this necessary work.
The conversation is brilliant and left us with many nuggets to reflect upon, well after the end of the episode.Want to know more about Salima Kassam? Follow her on X and Instagram.
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A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 129, Chey and Pav reflect on their summer and discuss some of the ways they are getting ready for the new school year, as well as the goals they have for themselves professionally. Chey and Pav's return to the classroom this year means they are putting some of their new learning from being Learning Coaches into practice as they are with students this year. Listen to hear some of the ways they hope to be inspired by students and some of the new ideas they have to implement into their learning spaces.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics. Check out all their content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 128, Chey and Pav speak with Paul Bloomberg, Vivett Dukes, Kara Vandas and Rachel Carrillo-Fairchild - a few of the incredible authors of the book "Amplify Learner Voice through Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Assessment." The guest quad along with the Dynamic Duo leave no stone unturned in this deep and insightful conversation, from discussing some of the discrepancies they have been seeing in educational spaces they were teaching in, to the vast amount of resources they have provided in their new and in-depth publication.
Want to know more about "Amplify Learner Voice"? Check out the Core Collaborative website HERE.
Also, check out the "Amplify Learner Voice" YouTube Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJd6F5QW6b2p1N5gknIzNS6QXQXS_WO6A
As well as a FREE Amplify Resource Link from Mimi & Todd:
https://www.mimitoddpress.com/amplify-learner-voice-resources
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Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics.
The Chey and Pav Show! A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on Twitter!
Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 126, Chey and Pav speak with Judy McKeown - anti-racist educator, consultant and professional learning facilitator. Chey and Pav talk to Judy about her experience with anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-colonial, and culturally responsive and relevant pedagogies, as well as her work in dismantling anti-Black racism, combatting white supremacy culture, and leading with an equitable stance in the educational space. Judy brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation through her lived experiences and the incredible work she has done in learning environments.
Want to know more about Judy McKeown? Check out her Linktr.ee HERE.
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Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Multimodal Composition in the Language Arts program.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @CheyandPav #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 126, Chey and Pav recap their past year as centrally assigned teachers, as well as some of the great work they've had the opportunity to engage in before their roles ended a few weeks ago. They discuss the many ways learning coaches impact the learning environments that they serve, and the incredible ways they support school communities.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like how to use OpenAI in the educational space. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
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A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
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If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 125, Chey and Pav speak with Angela Stockman, teacher, instructional designer and author of the recent book, "Teacher's Guide to Multimodal Composition." The Dynamic Duo speaks with Angela about how she developed this Multimodal Writing design, and how it as evolved since its inception. They talk about Language Arts pedagogy, the benefits of honouring the process of writing and how it can look in its many modes. Angela talks about her work in instructional design and writers workshops, as well as the importance of pedagogical documentation as well as providing ongoing feedback during the composition process.
Want to know more about Angela Stockman? Check out her website and shop for her amazing books HERE.
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Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Multimodal Composition in the Language Arts program.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 124, Chey and Pav talk about their experience with open artificial intelligence - in this case, how they have been using ChatGPT as teachers. The AI chatbot has allowed for them to explore a number of ways to make planning, lesson-building and even feedback and assessment much more streamlined and efficient. The Dynamic Duo also discusses some of the ways they wish to use it going forward, as well as the potential pitfalls and negative consequences as well.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like how to use OpenAI in the educational space. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 123, Chey and Pav speak with Frank Bouchard, co-founder at Wipebook. The Dynamic Duo first became aware of Wipebook Flipcharts through professional development they were offered for math - Building Thinking Classrooms. Through the work of Peter Liljedahl, Chey and Pav learned about vertical classrooms and these dry-erase anchor charts that you can't help but be completely enamoured with! Speaking with Frank, Chey and Pav learned about the origins of the Wipebook brand as well as the design thinking process that was responsible for its inception. There's lots of application for the classroom in this one, and there are a few giveaways on Social Media coming up, too! Like and Follow @StaffPodcast on Twitter and Instagram and watch for the draw for a free set of Wipebook Flipcharts as well as a copy of Peter Liljedahl's book "Building Thinking Classrooms."
Want to know more about Wipebook? Check out their site and shop for great products HERE.
Enter for your chance to win a set of Wipebook Flipcharts: www.wipebook.com/cheyandpav.
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Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like the Design Thinking Process and Innovation in the classroom.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 122, Chey and Pav talk to Beth Lyons, teacher and one of the hosts of the podcast, "Read Into This." This conversation with Beth is the 2nd of a two part crossover episode - the first episode was featured on "Read Into This." Chey and Pav continue to talk with Beth about their new roles this year and what the transition was like, and continues to be like, now that they have made it past the half-way point of the school year. They tackle lots of current systemic and personal challenges, and work through some strategies to work though them.
An overdue conversation, and one that everyone who has gone through major career changes can relate to. Be sure to check out all the great episodes of "Read Into This" here.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 121, Chey and Pav speak with Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad, author of "Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy" as well as her newest release, "Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction." Dr. Muhammad talks to Chey and Pav about the origins of the framework, the importance of Black literary societies on present and future education, and the connections between Joy and Hope. Truly and engaging and inspiring conversation, you will take away so many meaningful nuggets.
Tune in to the interview starting at minute 9:23.
Want to know more about Dr. Gholdy Muhammad? Check out her website at https://hillpedagogies.com/
Interested in purchasing her books? Check them out here:
Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy
Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum and Instruction
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 120, Chey and Pav talk about their "One Word" for 2023! Chey and Pav welcome a new year, and with that, comes a new WORD that is meaningful to to them and also guides their practice in the many aspects of their lives. For this year, that word is "Focus." The Dynamic Duo discuss the many reasons why this has been chosen to be their word, and they chat about how to manifest success through Focus this year.
Chey and Pav also go back and reflect on their word from 2022 - Responsive - and see how it impacted their lives in this past year.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 119, Chey and Pav talk about performative social justice work. Can our performative actions be a positive gateway to doing “THE WORK?” Chey and Pav discuss the many ways in which performative social justice work can be negative and potentially traumatizing for students and peers, but they also talk about how the performance can actually sometimes instil some positive change in educators.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 118, Chey and Pav talk with Andrew Canle, an assistant principal, published author, doctoral student and small business owner from the New York Metropolitan area. Andrew talks about his newest venture - the Conversations with Charisma tabletop card games - aiming to help students build and participate in authentic conversations. This gamified way of building conversational skills has been shown to improve social and emotional learning as well as ways that students can engage with one another in more meaningful ways. Andrew helps Chey and Pav understand the ways in which he has seen improvement through his work with these game card sets.
Check out and purchase the game sets HERE: https://educanlepresents.com/collections/all
To find out more about Andrew, visit his website at https://educanlepresents.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/educanlellc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/educanlepresents
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@educanlellc?lang=en
Thank you to Mark Titheradge and his students at Shalvey Public School in New South Wales, Australia for providing our outro music today - a rap written, produced and performed by students at the school! Thank you for sharing this magnificent piece of student-driven work. We are so happy to provide a space to share this. Check out more on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HeRw7FjZFoXQGB4hAXN1Q?app=desktop
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 117, Chey and Pav talk about the value of the Read-Aloud in the middle school classroom, and building engaging and meaningful tasks that can be done in conjunction with texts. The dynamic duo offers a few ideas on how to structure reading around chapter books and novels as shared readings, as well as picture books, and how they can be adapted to older grades as well as younger ones. The pair wraps up their thoughts by reinforcing the importance of reading aloud to children of all ages, even the grown-up ones.
Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Building Engaging and Meaningful Read-Aloud Tasks. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 116, Chey and Pav talk about relationship building and what it really looks like in classroom settings. Inspired by constant conversations on social media surrounding ideas such as "connections before content" or "relationships first," the Dynamic Duo felt compelled to share their ideas on the importance of establishing relationships through the meaningful content and curriculum they teach, and continuously working on building relationships over the course of the entire year. The conversation takes many twists and turns in this one, going from topics such as "Love" all the way to those who love to play "Devil's Advocates" in conversations. Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful chatter about educational topics, just like Relationship Building. Check it out and their other content at cheyandpav.com.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 115, Chey and Pav talk about the concept of Quiet Quitting and how it impacts educational spaces. This idea of setting boundaries within a job setting has been getting lots of attention on social media lately, so Chey and Pav thought they would explore the topic a little bit further, providing their own personal insights on what this can look like for teachers and other educational professionals. Dive in to hear their thoughts, and as always, feel free to share yours with them on Social Media - Chey and Pav are always open and willing to engage in meaningful conversations about educational topics, just like Quiet Quitting in Education.
The Chey and Pav Show!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @Staffpodcast #CheyandPav on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out all the podcast episodes, recent and upcoming presentations, the Chey and Pav Blog, and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development, or a seminar or keynote address for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com.
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In Episode 114, Chey and Pav speak to Kristin Phillips, educator and retired elementary school principal from Toronto, Ontario. Kristin talks to the Dynamic Duo about her new book "For the Love of Learning: A Year in the Life of a School Principal" in which she chronicles a full school year through storytelling.
Kristin has worked closely with teachers and administrators at the school and board levels to bring about pedagogical reforms based on current research and practices.
"For the Love of Learning" can be found with all major book-sellers.
Stay in touch with Kristin! Here's how you can reach her and keep up with her content:
Website: kristinphillipsauthor.com
Blog: Edubits: https://educationbits.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @KristinPhillip3
Instagram: kphillipsauthor
Excerpt of book: http://spr.ly/6010M8kOj.
TEDx Talk: Spiralling the Curriculum to get Sticky Learning
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In Episode 113, Chey and Pav chat about how they are settling in for the summer, reflecting on the previous school year and talking about How to Start A Student-led podcast. Both Chey and Pav had experience with starting student-led podcasting in their respective schools this year, with different formats and for different purposes, but they utilized the same process and methodology to do so, and they share their successes and failures with each other in this episode. Chey and Pav walk us through the process from start to finish, discussing the many important aspects to consider. They've also provided a link (below) to their slide deck that they share in presentations with many resources to get started. Be sure to reach out to Chey and Pav (info@cheyandpav.com - check your spam if you don't see a response within a day. We always respond!) if you would love to get started with this process but just don't know how - they're always willing to help!
"How to Start a Student-Led Podcast" Slide Deck - HERE
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In Episode 112, Chey and Pav discuss an important community building practice, known as "Restorative Circles." They talk about an experience in the classroom that led them to explore their understanding of this relationship and trust reliant practice, and what some of the possible outcomes are of this endeavour. Chey and Pav discuss the importance as well as the necessary scaffolding that is necessary in order to engage in Restorative Practices, and humbly share their own vulnerabilities with the process.
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In Episode 111, Chey and Pav speak to Dwayne Morgan, spoken word artist and musician from Toronto, Ontario Canada. Dwayne talks about his journey through poetry and spoken word from early in his career and the power and importance of storytelling, 30 years ago when he started and also now.
Dwayne Morgan is a two-time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion. He began his career as a spoken word artist in 1993. In 1994, he founded Up From The Roots entertainment, to promote the positive artistic contributions of African Canadian and urban influenced artists. Morgan is a 2022 finalist for the Toronto Arts Foundation Celebration of Cultural Life Award, the 2018 winner of the Sheri-D Wilson Golden Beret Award for Career Achievement in the Spoken Word, a 2016 finalist for the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, and in 2013, Morgan was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame.
Dwayne’s work ethic has taken him across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Turkey, Trinidad, Bermuda, Barbados, England, Scotland, Belgium, Budapest, Germany, France, Norway, Ghana, and Holland. His emphasis on quality has driven his success and has made him a well-respected component of Toronto’s urban music community, as well as the North American, and Global, spoken word scenes.
Find out more about Dwayne Morgan:
Website
dwaynemorgan.ca
@dwayne_morgan
@dwayne_morgan
theofficialdwaynemorganpage
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/DwayneMorganCreates
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In Episode 110, Chey and Pav celebrate the launch of The Magnificent Microphone - their very first picture book! In this episode, the Dynamic Duo discusses the book creating process, why the story was meaningful to them as well as the pertinent themes that manifest through the story. Chey and Pav also talk about upcoming plans for the book, which include translating it to multiple languages in an effort to be more inclusive and responsive to the learning community.
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In Episode 109, Chey and Pav talk to Steve Massa - also known as Monsieur Steve! The trio has a great conversation about Steve's journey of becoming a French teacher and then a content creator for French resources. His YouTube channel has taken off in recent years, and Chey and Pav talk to Steve about why that has been the case. There are lots of great connections made to creating spaces where students feel seen and heard, creating content in ways that lead to more belonging for students and also some acts of self-care. Its a wonderful conversation with a wonderful person!
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Connect with Monsieur Steve!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjoE10wU8rrEoXlxqvtQLg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monsieur_steve_/?hl=en
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In Episode 108, Chey and Pav talk about Safe Spaces versus Brave Spaces - what’s the difference between the two? How can we be setting up a space for students to engage in meaningful conversations using one or both of these? What are the implications of setting up a space that's "safe" and is that even possible? Chey and Pav touch on many topics as they relate to social justice issues - identity, oppression, power and privilege - and how these are affected by the language we use when advocating for spaces where we can have Courageous Conversations (Singleton, 2005).
https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/843249C9-B1E5-BD47-A25EDBC68363B726/from-safe-spaces-to-brave-spaces.pdf
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In Episode 107, Chey and Pav speak with three members of The Hip Hop Headucatorz from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Apologette, Tigz and MikeAll, teachers and real, live Emcee's sit down to talk to the Dynamic Duo about the importance of Spoken Word poetry, Oral traditions and the impact of bringing storytelling into more than just the language arts curriculum. Each member had so much to contribute to this amazing conversation, from the literary connections to rap music, to the empowering acts of providing outlets and access points for students. Find out more about each of these awesome emcees, and the others in the crew, and look out for their newest album, dropping March 11, down in the links below! Trigger Warning - There is a brief discussion of suicide, and how difficult life situations (such as suicide) can humanize teachers and allow them show vulnerability to their students. Time stamp: 47:20 - 49:00. Connect with The Hip Hop Headucatorz! MAIN https://hiphopheaducatorz.com/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hiphopheaducatorz/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCr3VLKyZOGDoWfhSGsq7aw The Chey and Pav Show! A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout. Tune into this great chat, and as always, be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out our podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show, "The Drive on VoicEd Radio," our Blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development or a seminar for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com. Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc. Check out our podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show, "The Drive on VoicEd Radio," our Blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! If you're looking for dynamic presenters for professional development or a seminar for a conference, please reach out to us at info@cheyandpav.com. Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In Episode 106, Chey and Pav take a look at TikTok - a social media and information platform that has become a phenomenon of this generation - and how teachers are, or can be, incorporating its use in the classroom. Chey and Pav discuss a few different pillars of the way TikTok can be integrated into learning, starting with honouring that it IS, in fact, a valid space for students to learn from. Pav brings up the three ways in which she has encountered its use, student content creation, student content consumption, and then teacher content creation. The dynamic duo goes back and forth with lots of great anecdotes and stories to support and highlight the many ways that the platform has created impact in their learning spaces.
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In Episode 105, Chey and Pav question how teachers can go beyond traditional language arts programming in order to establish meaningful connections to reading in all areas of the curriculum. Creating a "culture of reading" goes beyond the ritualistic and hierarchical reading programs that we have been accustomed to teaching. It involves incorporating reading in its many forms daily and in all areas of the curriculum. It involves going beyond the science to encompass a balanced approach. Chey and Pav talk about their experiences with establishing reading culture in their classrooms, with some fun anecdotes along the way.
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In Episode 104, Chey and Pav discuss the value of oral communication and content in the classroom. This can include podcasts, storytelling, presentations, conversations, dialogue, debates, and the list goes on. Thee are so many ways that we can be infusing these practices as a means for creating valuable content in the learning environment, and the Dynamic Duo takes a dive and an in-depth look at what this actually can look like! From embracing the oral content, to dismantling hierarchy of literacy skills, honouring stories and accounting for social justice conversations, Chey and Pav really get into the nitty-gritty of this topic.
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In Episode 103, Chey and Pav discuss their One Word for 2022: Responsive! They first reflect on the words they had selected in previous years as their One Word, "Us" in 2020 and "Amplify" in 2021, and talk about how these words have impacted their journey, as well as propelled them forward to reaching the point where they are at now. Chey and Pav talk about the impact of their new one word - Responsive - and how it is impacted in several areas of their lives, their partnership, towards other educators, students, the quality of their teaching as well as their impact as content creators.
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In Episode 102 of The Chey and Pav Show, the Dynamic Duo reflect on a specific item of clothing that has caused so much stir among educators in the school setting - and that is the hooded sweatshirt. Hoodies on students in the classroom have been contentious for quite some time, and Chey and Pav talk about the reasons why students should be allowed to wear them in class, while also discussing the reasons why sometimes they are not. Chey and Pav bring many perspectives to the conversation and uncover the history of the "hoodie policy" that has existed in so many classrooms and educational spaces for so many years. The Chey and Pav Show! A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! Are You Looking for Presenters? As we embark on an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer at reasonable rates, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators: Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces Rediscover your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice Digital Storytelling: Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo! Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc. Sponsorships: of
In Episode 101 of The Chey and Pav Show, the Dynamic Duo reflect on a question posed to them, and other educator podcasters connected to the VoicEd Radio platform, by the EdCan Network advisory board. This big idea encapsulates so much of what we do in education - as researchers, policy makers and active practitioners within the realm of education - and it is, "How will we teach in a post-pandemic Canada?"
Chey and Pav discuss the many ways that they have adjusted to teaching during the pandemic, and also the ways in which teaching might look different when the pandemic is behind us all.
Enjoy this look down memory lane, and hear about all the ways in which The Staffroom Podcast has left a permanent dent in the growth and evolution of this pair of middle school teachers from Toronto.
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A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
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As we embark on an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer at reasonable rates, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling: Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
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In Episode 100 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav officially launch the new name for the podcast - The Chey and Pav Show!
In this reflective episode, the Dynamic Duo goes back and compares their most impactful episodes from the past 2.5 years. Chey and Pav discuss some of these highly resonating episodes, and then adds some new fresh learning that has come from the community that they have built around the podcast, both the listenership as well as the social media community that has embraced the team so warmly.
Enjoy this look down memory lane, and hear about all the ways in which The Staffroom Podcast has left a permanent dent in the growth and evolution of this pair of middle school teachers from Toronto.
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A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
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As we embark on an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer at reasonable rates, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling: Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
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In Episode 99 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the evolution they have gone through in their teaching practice in regards to De-Centring Remembrance Day. In an effort to create an atmosphere where the students and their students are centred with their stories and lived experiences, Chey and Pav think about how they have perhaps been centring a single and dominant narrative in their early years of teaching. Combining their knowledge and understanding of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, they have developed a very meaningful activity that utilizes photography to create digital stories that truly highlight and exemplify the identities of the students.
Here are a few links to articles that we used in our research of Reframing Remembrance Day:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13825577.2020.1844411
https://kojoinstitute.com/reframing-remembrance-day-an-equity-informed-approach-for-educators/
https://artmuseumteaching.com/2019/05/31/interrupting-white-dominant-culture/
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As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer at reasonable rates, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
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In Episode 98 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on a task that ballooned into incredible Identity and Social Justice work in the classroom. Starting with learning about Bilquis Abdul-Qaadir, an American basketball player that fought international bans on wearing the hijab on the court, Chey and Pav were able to take their learning even further with the inclusion of live webinars for the class, and then furthermore, with the introduction of actual, impactful social justice work, initiated by the students and their outrage. This episode provides a very authentic and organic look at how learning opportunities provided by a district, school or colleague can blossom into the most meaningful and culturally driven topics of conversation, resulting in real change in the community and greater society.
Here are a few links to articles that we used in teaching about Bilquis Abdul Qaadir:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/she-fought-to-give-hijabs-a-place-in-basketball-now-she-s-training-muslim-girls-in-london-ont-1.5779996
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/abdul-qaadir-basketball-denied-canadian-residency-1.6221404
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As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer at reasonable rates, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
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In this very special episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey is joined by Lainie Rowell, educator, author, consultant and host of the Lemondade Learning podcast, co-hosting all the way from Huntington Beach, California for Part 2 of a phenomenal conversation series centred around EdTech. Episode 97 continues the conversation of the value and hype that come with EdTech tools, from integrated teaching tools to social media platforms. Chey and Lainie discuss EdTech hype, the over-abundance of EdTech tools and lastly social media, which can be a sensitive topic for so many educators, but also can be of such value in the teaching space.
This conversation is not only informative, but also filled with lots of fun comedy to keep you fully entertained!
Be sure to stay in touch with Lainie through her website, podcast, books and all the incredible work she is doing within Education!
Website: https://www.lainierowell.com/
Podcast: http://lemonadelearning.us/
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
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As we embark on an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
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In this very special episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Pav is joined by Tim Cavey, educator and host of the Teachers on Fire podcast, co-hosting all the way from Vancouver, British Columbia for a great conversation centered around EdTech. Episode 96 brings into focus the value and hype that come with EdTech tools, all the way from integrated teaching tools like Padlet and Seesaw, to social media platforms like TikTok. Tim and Pav start by discussing whether or not EdTech is indeed way too "hyped" in our Covid teaching experience, and talk about the perspectives of agreement, and then also explore the opposite stance. They then discuss the abundance, or perhaps some would say, over-abundance of EdTech tools that are available to educators today. Tim and Pav round out their conversation by discussing Social Media, which can be a sensitive topic for so many educators, but also can be of such value in the teaching space. This conversation is not only informative, but also filled with lots of fun comedy to keep you fully entertained! Be sure to stay in touch with Tim through his website, podcast and all the incredible work he is doing within Education! Teachers on Fire website The Podcast A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! Are You Looking for Presenters? As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators: Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo! Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In Episode 95 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on their use of Empathy Maps at the start of the school year. Inspired by Educational Consultant Jorge Valenzuela and his article and video on Edutopia.org, Chey and Pav brought Empathy Maps into their middle school classrooms to work on some goal setting as well as relationship and culture building in the classroom. The results were fantastic in many different ways. Listen to find out more of how they were used and the results of their exploration.
Here's Jorge's work on Edutopia, which was referenced during the episode, in case you'd like to give it a go in your space!
https://www.edutopia.org/video/building-relationships-empathy-maps
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Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
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As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In Episode 94 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the use of Icebreakers with students at the start of the school year. They talk about some of the pitfalls we potentially face when we introduce activities which the students may not be keen to participate in. Chey and Pav go over a few different ideals for the use of icebreakers and even talk about how we may want to to continue to have them as common practice, even if we don't like them, as long as there are some norms in place - consistency being one of them!
Here's an article that Pav referenced during the episode, in case you'd like to read it!
"Back to School Icebreakers are Awkward but They Work"https://www.thecut.com/2016/09/back-to-school-icebreakers-are-awkward-but-they-work.htm
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
Are you looking for Presenters?
As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In the seventh episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Rabia Khokhar, elementary teacher and equity consultant from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rabia talks to us today today about the impacts of books and storytelling with students when doing social justice work in the classroom
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking more about curating inclusive classroom libraries, equity and social justice work in our schools!
Here's how you can get in touch with Rabia:
Twitter: @Rabia_Khokhar1
Website: https://www.rabiakhokhar.com/
Here are some books that Rabia referenced during the conversation:
Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie
Going Up! by Sherry J. Lee
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
Are you looking for Presenters?As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In the sixth episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Tom Schimmer, educational author, keynote speaker, & consultant from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Tom talks about the evolution of assessment practices, going gradeless, and the value of feedback in the classroom.
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking more about Assessment and Feedback in great detail!
Here's how you can get in touch with Tom:
Twitter: @TomSchimmer @TomSchimmerPod
Website: https://tomschimmer.com/
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
Are you looking for Presenters?As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In the fifth episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Andrea Samadi, Educator, Author and Host of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast in Chandler, Arizona, but originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada! The Dynamic Duo talks to Andrea about the links between Neuroscience and SEL, and all the great learning she has done in this area through her podcast and personalized learning journey as it pertains to education and even sports!
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking more about Social and Emotional Learning from a more scientific and research-based lens.
Here's how you can get in touch with Andrea:
Twitter: @AndreaSamadi
Website: https://www.achieveit360.com/episodes/
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
Are you looking for Presenters?As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
- Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
- Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
- Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
- Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
- Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
In the fourth episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Ardo Omer, who is the Kids Coordinator at the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD). She’s also a writer, and co-host of the podcast “Put a Blurb on It,” as well as advisor to the Canadian Comics Open Library, here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With Ardo, Chey and Pav talk about some of the impacts that comics have on youth in literacy, as well as the writing and publishing scene for authors today, especially in the realm of comic books.
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking more about literary diversity and the importance of differentiated reading materials in our classrooms!
Here's how you can get in touch with Ardo:
Twitter: @ArdoOmer @FoldKids @PutaBlurbonit
Website: https://ardoomer.ca/
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
Are you looking for Presenters?As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators:
Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces
Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting
Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces
Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice
Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing
There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at info@CheyandPav.com for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo!
Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.
In the third episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Kevin Leichtman, who is an Author, Educational Consultant, the Co-founder of TLC Educate, and the Director of Academic Mindset in Chesterland, Ohio, and with him we will be talking a little more about his book, “The Perfect 10.” With Kevin, Chey and Pav talk a little more about his book, and the many topics within education that have motivated and driven him to do the work that he is doing, along with his wife, Anala Leichtman.
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking more about the influence we have as educators, and also on how we can continuously be bettering ourselves and our practice through our reflection and engagement with educational content!
Here's how you can get in touch with Kevin:
Twitter: @KevinLeichtman @TLCEducate @AcademicMindset
Website: https://tlceducate.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-leichtman-ph-d-290157164/
Purchase his book: "The Perfect 10"
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
In the second episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Tim Stephenson, who is the Host of the podcast Science360. He is a Prime Minister's Award recipient, author and astronomy teacher from Langley, British Columbia, Canada, and with him Chey and Pav talk a little more about his book, “Beyond the Classroom" and the experiences that led him to write it.
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking more about our WHY in education, about how we can jump in with our endeavours, no matter what they are, and also about they authoring experience!
Here's how you can get in touch with Tim:
Twitter: @astrostephenson
Email: astrostephenson11@gmail.com
Purchase his book: "Beyond the Classroom"
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
In Episode 93 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the school year that just wrapped up for them both a few days prior. The reflection episode included lots of the most impactful and memorable moments from the year. They talked about some of the best edtech tools they tried and gained mastery with, tools they would like to try going forward, and some of the edtech tools that had the most versatility. Chey and Pav also discussed some of the moments that stood out to them and students. They discussed their growth, both with the podcast and also with the opportunities they had access to. They wrap up with some assessment ideas that worked really well this year. The reflective episode is a crucial one to wrap up the school year and Chey and Pav truly consolidated this disjointed year with this one!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 92 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about bridging equity gaps in school communities over the past year and a half during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The past year has been a challenging one, and also has provided educators with many opportunities to bring students forward in terms of access to technology and providing specific professional development for teachers. Chey and Pav offer many insights with respect to their stance on this idea. What are some key takeaways from Episode 92? Don't slow down - keep looking for inequities. Don't take what Chey and Pav offer as the end of the conversation - keep the conversation going by reading more, and engaging in other conversations about bridging the equity gap. Also, let's stop saying "we need to go back to normal." The landscape has changed.
Chey and Pav refereed to a number of articles, which are linked here:
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/covid-19-and-learning-loss-disparities-grow-and-students-need-help#
https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/05/17/years-dont-wait-them/increased-inequalities-childrens-right-education-due-covid
https://www.epi.org/blog/the-coronavirus-will-explode-achievement-gaps-in-education/
https://monitormag.ca/articles/ontarios-plan-for-education-hurts-the-most-marginalized-students
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In the first episode of The Staffroom Podcast Summer Series, Chey and Pav talk to Jason To, a Secondary Math & Academic Pathways Coordinator for the Toronto District School Board in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Dynamic Duo talks to Jason about Destreaming, or De-tracking, in High School, and the relationships between streaming and anti-racist education, particularly towards Black and Indigenous students of colour.
A phenomenal conversation to get us thinking further about the impacts of streaming on the education system as it exists today, and what we need to do as educators to dismantle the expectations to create new norms for the students that we teach.
Here's how you can get in touch with Jason:
Twitter: @Jason_To
Blog: https://mrjasonto.wordpress.com/
Stay connected with Chey and Pav! Tell us about your reflections from this episode - reach us at info@cheyandpav.com or on Twitter @StaffPodcast! We'd love to hear from you.
In Episode 91 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the ways in which they have been using spreadsheets, more specifically Google Sheets, to document student progress and monitoring goals. The presentation of a unique circumstance this past year and a half has forced educators to alter their practice, and this is one way that Chey and Pav have evolved their practice to encompass the use of spreadsheets. In this way, feedback and assessment in the virtual space, but also in the physical space, have become very prominent. The dynamic duo highlights that spreadsheets offer them with flow, organization and an opportunity to monitor the advancement of explicit learning skills that have been taught in class!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 90 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the importance of talking to students about racism and oppression, and offer strategies on how to introduce some of the heavy topics and conversations. Chey and Pav discuss the ways in which we can do this in a way that isn't reactive or performative, and makes an impact with students. They discuss ways in which educators can honour and celebrate the identities of students, and keep the conversations local and as close to the community as possible. We must also attempt to embed the conversation everywhere we can within the curriculum and school environment, always coming at the conversation with an asset lens, and not a deficit.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 89 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about using Scavenger Hunts in their classrooms as a method of getting greater engagement from students in the remote learning space, but then also realize the many ways they were also using various forms of scavenger hunts in their face-to-face classrooms as well. The Dynamic Duo also talks about the many ways that Scavenger hunts can be adapted to be quality learning opportunities in many different areas of the curriculum, from math to the arts to science.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 88 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about a concept known as "Learning Loss," and whether it should be something of concern for teachers as we emerge from Covid 19. There have been many conversations regarding Learning Loss for years, as it has traditionally been a topic of conversation for summer vacations, however, it has become significantly heightened as we come out of 18+ months of "disrupted" learning.
Chey and Pav refer back to their first exposure to this idea a few months ago through a blog post written and shared by Sunil Singh @Mathgarden. It was through this learning that they began to consider the story behind Learning Loss and how it affects students and teachers in educational systems.
Read the blog post Chey and Pav referenced by Sunil Singh here:
“Falling Behind” Is A Dangerous Myth of Compliance and Control in Education
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Brian Romero Smith, husband and father, educator and school partnership manager for Nearpod and Flocabulary, Brian is an avid musician and also a podcast host of the show "Making Learning Addictive." Brian talks to Chey and Pav about his experiences with teaching, as well as the importance of Culturally Responsive Teaching, starting with building trust and relationships with his students and also with reaching students in ways that are relevant and meaningful to them. Brian discusses his work with Nearpod and Flocabulary, and discusses the impact that music education has on students, both in helping them grasp concepts and also connecting to culture and relevancy.
Listen to Brian in this amazing Author Talk and Amplify & Inspire episode about his work in Education, through his work with Nearpod and Flocabulary, as well as his podcast, "Making Learning Addictive."
Want to reach out and connect with Brian?
Here's how:
Website
https://www.brianromerosmith.com/
@BrianRSmithSr
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! Reach us at cheyandpav.com, send us an email at info@cheyandpav.com, or connect with us on Twitter @StaffPodcast!
In Episode 87 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about how they have integrated Google Drawings into the classroom program, and how students have used it to create some incredible Mosaic Art. Chey and Pav start out by discussing the power of the PLN, and how they have found this task through learning from other teachers from around the world that have shared their work. Chey and Pav adapted this idea in their programs, and through this episode, they examined how the activity went and what they learned about their students, and about themselves, along the way!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 86 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about a topic that arose during a broadcast of "The Drive" - whether or not we should be referring to students as "MY" Students. The conversation takes us into anti-oppressive and anti-racist language use, intergenerational trauma, and the inclusive or exclusive words that teachers use in the classroom. They refer to several anecdotes and experiences from their own lives and teaching careers, and also refer back to conversations had with PLN members. Look for Lise Farquhar's blog post on this topic at CheyandPav.com/blog!
Chey and Pav referred to a few articles during the episode. Read them here:
Naming Students in Positive Ways by ResponsiveClassroom.org
Teaching for Social Justice: Translating an anti-oppression approach into practice by Deirdre Kelly
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 84 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk Music in the classroom, and how it connects to us as teachers to the students we teach. Chey and Pav revisit several conversations over the past few weeks, as well as reflect on their love of Music which they bring. to the conversation on a weekly basis on The Drive. With several great takeaways about the benefits and results of bringing music into the classroom space, in a variety of different ways, Chey and Pav dive into some research and reading outlining how uses have evolved over the years.
Chey and Pav also feature, this week, a fantastic 3 Enlightened Minutes segment with Alex Valencic, educator from Freeport, Illinois. Reach out to Alex on twitter @AlexTValencic. Read is blog at https://coordinatingthecentury.wordpress.com/
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 84 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk Vision & Mission, and how it connects us as teachers to the students we teach. Chey and Pav revisit a conversation they had 70 episodes ago, during Episode 15, only this time, from the teacher perspective - how does having a mission and a vision as a teacher impact the teacher experience? Starting with their traditional anecdote, Pav reflects on what brought them to this conversation, a presentation that Chey and Pav delivered for an additional qualification course taught by Dan Vigliatore at York University. Using their reflections from this presentation, the dynamic duo has dialogue surrounding their understanding of Vision and Mission in their classroom spaces and how this has evolved over time.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Jael Richardson, best-selling author of the book, "Gutter Child" and Executive Director for the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. They talk to Jael about the inspiration behind her new book, and some of the major themes of anti-racism and decolonization throughout this thought-provoking dystopian novel. Tying in many lived experiences of immigration, teaching and learning in a highly racialized community, and dealing with the challenges they continue to face with disruption within education, Jael opens up and provides deep, vulnerable and meaningful learning for Chey and Pav, through her very powerful story.
Listen to Jael in this amazing Author Talk and Amplify & Inspire episode about her work with literacy, through the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) and through her incredible book, "Gutter Child."
Want to reach out and connect with Jael?
Here's how:
Website
www.jaelrichardson.com
@JaelRichardson
Register for the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), on from May 1, 2021 - May 15, 2021:
https://thefoldcanada.org/
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! Reach us at cheyandpav.com, send us an email at info@cheyandpav.com, or connect with us on Twitter @StaffPodcast!
In Episode 83 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Growth Mindset and whether or not it is equitable practice for everyone in our classrooms spaces. Chey and Pav start the episode by talking about the differences between Growth and Fixed Mindset, where and from whom these theories and pedagogies arose, and then go into their own ideas and examples of learning experiences from their teaching environments. Can we truly expect all of our students from benefitting from this idea of Growth Mindset, and if not, what are we going to do to shift the paradigms in order to enable all of our students from benefitting from the theories presented.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 82 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Financial Literacy. It is a topic that has been newly added to the Math Curriculum in Ontario, and many teachers have scrambled on how to teach it, even though many agree that it should be included in the curriculum. What kinds of supports do we need to effectively help students with this topic? How should teachers even go about teaching it when they haven't received any professional development on this topic? Chey and Pav cover a lot of ground with this one! A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Pamala Agawa, Vice Principal in the York Region District School Board, and disruptor of Education from Ontario, Canada. They talk to Pam about the importance of learning and knowing language within the Indigenous Community, and how we need to be placing more importance on carrying on the stories told by ancestors, as there is so much to be learned about culture and community through the words spoken by the members of the community. Pam also discusses what it means to be a disruptor in education, and how she came to a position in her career and life to be able to do that, with the support of the other strong women doing the same around her. Pam talks about why it's so imperative for educators to be able to do that, but in a safe and protected way.
Listen to Pam talk about the importance of Language and how we can fully start to bring it to the forefront so that Indigenous students can feel empowered, recognized and successful. Listen to find out more from Pamala in this great Amplify and Inspire talk.
Want to reach out and connect with Pamala?
Here's how:
@agawap
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! Reach us at cheyandpav.com, send us an email at info@cheyandpav.com, or connect with us on Twitter @StaffPodcast!
In Episode 81 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Reciprocity. With all the learning they have done with the podcast, reciprocity has been an area of real growth. Chey and Pav talk about their own understandings of Reciprocity, the learning they have done with respect to the Anti-Racist framework, and how it applies to their classroom and school community settings. They bring lots of thoughts and ideas to the mix, including lots of anecdotes from their own experiences, personal and in school.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 80 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Burnout - more specifically, the Teacher Burnout they have been experiencing over the past year, but more-so lately, with the Spring Break in Toronto being pushed by one month. They talk about what some of the triggers and symptoms may present as, and also some of the ways our students might be manifesting their burnout as well. Chey and Pav end their discussion with some potential strategies that have worked in some ways for them, and more of the strategies they would like to see put into practice by supporters. As always, Chey and Pav wrap up with a great Swag-Bag of Takeaways!
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Sunil Singh, Mathematician, author, disruptor and self-proclaimed music geek from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They talk to him about his work with Math in education, and how we need to shift the way we see math, and the way that our students engage with math. With a huge focus on storytelling, this conversation discusses many aspects of Sunil’s contributions and work on anti-racist math education, Math freedom, math history and most importantly, acknowledging and honouring the stories of our students.
Listen to Sunil talk about Math and how we can fully start to bring it to the forefront so that our students can start to feel empowered and successful. What can we be doing more as educators to break down the barriers that are preventing our students from finding success within mathematics? Listen to find out more from Sunil in this great Amplify and Inspire talk.
Want to reach out and connect with Sunil?
Here's how:
Website:
https://mathigon.org/
@mathgarden
Blog:
https://sunilsingh-42118.medium.com/
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! Reach us at cheyandpav.com, send us an email at info@cheyandpav.com, or connect with us on Twitter @StaffPodcast!
In Episode 79 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the Learning Skills as they pertain to the report card. They discuss how the Learning Skills are more of a means for measuring compliance rather than a way to assess student competence. The conversation takes the Dynamic Duo back to looking closely at why we use the learning skills in the first place, and how implicit bias can play a part in the futures of our students.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Holly Stuart, Grade 8 IB Science & Design teacher from Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. They talk to her about her experiences within Science and Technology, and also as a teacher of students in the STEM fields. Chey and Pav specifically dive in deep to talk about Girls in STEM, and also women and girls of colour in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Listen to Holly talk about STEM and how we can see more from our students, especially girls, in these areas when they don't always see themselves represented. What can we be doing more of as educators to break down the barriers that are being created for our girls and girls of colour in elementary school?
Want to reach out and connect with Holly?
Here's how:
@hollyastuart
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! Reach us at cheyandpav.com, send us an email at info@cheyandpav.com, or connect with us on Twitter @StaffPodcast!
In Episode 78 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav go way back to March 13, 2020, when life and education changed on a dime. They reflect on what they've experienced, both good and bad, throughout the past year, with respect to their teaching, their students, and their own learning. This conversation ended with a sincere request to hear more from others about what they have also experienced this past year, including their experiences with connection, professional development, and new exposure to useful or non-useful EdTech in the classroom space.
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 77 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav discuss a concept that was new to them on Social Media - Imposter Syndrome. They discuss what the term actually means, address it's medical connotations and then apply their learning of this term to their experiences within the classroom. They also discuss some strategies that can be employed in order to combat when our students experience events of "imposterism."
A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Debbie Donsky, Artist and Superintendent in the Toronto District School Board. They talk to her about her Sketchnoting, a particular style of artwork that she has shared on social media. Debbie shares her passion for Sketchnoting as well as the joy and understanding that it brings her, among all the other artistry she engages in.
Listen to Debbie talk about social justice, disruption, and why sketchnoting is something that has truly helped her get in touch with her understanding of texts and the world, and what it can potentially do to help students and teachers as well.
Want to reach out and connect with Debbie?
Here's how:
Website:
https://debbiedonsky.com/
@DebbieDonsky
Did you enjoy this episode? Let us know! Reach us at cheyandpav.com, send us an email at info@cheyandpav.com, or connect with us on Twitter @StaffPodcast!
In Episode 76 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav dive into a conversation about a March activity they saw online and discuss how they have adapted it for themselves. The activity is a March Madness for books - a reading competition where books are read and voted on to see which is the ultimate winner for the month! Lots of great discussion on how books are chosen, the complementary activities to go along with it, and how to adapt for the different environments we might be teaching in. Also a great opportunity to highlight the idea of teaching being a "gift economy" - teachers sharing their best practices with one another without the expectation of reward.
Tune into this great discussion, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast! Tell us what you think, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
Episode 75 is the first Crossover Episode that Chey and Pav have participated in! In this fantastic two-part conversation, Chey and Pav talk with Beth Lyons, teacher-librarian and host of the "Read Into This" podcast about the importance of Stories and Storytelling in our lives and in our classroom spaces. The conversation goes in many different directions, starting with the basis of what stories are and into Culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy.
Tune into Part 2 of the conversation at "Read Into This" to hear the latter half of the conversation, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast! Tell us what you think, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Connect with Beth Lyons about all things READING!
Twitter: @MrsLyonsLibrary
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Bonus episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey & Pav go deeper into their themes of Amplify & Inspire with an incredible conversation with Noa Daniel, a teacher, consultant, and Chief Building Officer at Building Outside the Blocks. She is also host of a podcast called the Personal Playlist Podcast and live radio broadcaster of OnEdMentors on VoicEd Radio.
In this conversation, Noa discusses a very insightful activity that she does with her students each week - Decoding Photographs - where photographs are analyzed and discussed in some very meaningful ways. A phenomenal way to discuss pertinent social justice topics with our students, at any age level.
Listen to Noa tell her story and give us more information the importance of photographs in our teaching, and the many ways they can help synthesize learning in our classroom spaces!
Here are some ways to get in touch with Noa Daniel:
Website: https://buildingoutsidetheblocks.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noasbobs
In Episode 74 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav dive into a conversation about Disruption, and what it means to be a disruptor within Education. This episode definitely goes in many directions and also touches on some real deep points with respect to what disruption looks like with the Anti-racist framework, with technology, with hierarchy. Lots of themes are touched upon in this rich conversation, including trauma, trust, privilege, and the growth we have experienced with keeping with disruption.
Tune into this great discussion, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast! Tell us what you think, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In Episode 73 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experience with presenting at their first Virtual Conference - MassCUE 2021, an EdTech conference in the US. They discuss the process of preparing for the presentation, from the evolution of their topic from its inception 10 months ago, to what it had become as of their session. They also discuss the evolution of the Conference Space itself, and what it has the potential to become because of all the shifts due to Covid-19.
Tune into this great discussion, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast! Tell us what you think, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Bonus episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey & Pav go deeper into their themes of Amplify & Inspire with an incredible conversation with Andrea Tessier, a teacher and wellness coach for educators. She is also the founder of Conscious Classrooms, and has been working to help teachers with burnout. Stemming from her beginnings and experiences with being vastly overworked within the profession, Andrea felt that more needed to be done to support teachers with this very real phenomenon.
Listen to Andrea tell her story and give us more information on how to identify and help with the signs and symptoms of teacher burnout!
Here are some very helpful resources provided by Andrea to get started with dealing with Teacher Burnout!
15 Minute Meditation
https://www.andreatessier.com/stress-relief-meditation
Holistic Help for Burnt Out Teachers Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/consciouseducators
45 min Burnout Prevention Clarity Call
https://consciousclassrooms.as.me/claritycall
Reach Andrea Tessier, M.Ed here:
https://www.andreatessier.com/
Find Andrea on LinkedIn
Follow Andrea on Facebook and Instagram for regular posts about how to transform burnout into wellbeing!
In Episode 72 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about barriers to Family Engagement in schools. Infusing a few personal anecdotes and research on the topic, the duo deep dives into the conversation about what prevents families in our communities from not only participating, but engaging with the school community.
They move from talking about parent Involvement to full-fledged family Engagement and discuss the benefits of this to the development of the "Whole Child"
Tune into this great discussion, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast! Tell us what you think, and give us your feedback and reflections.
Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com!
In this Bonus episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey & Pav go deeper into their themes of Amplify & Inspire with an incredible conversation with Dr. Ruth Beatty, Associate Professor at Lakehead University, and Colinda Clyne, Curriculum lead and host of the "Anti-Racist Educator Reads" broadcast on VoicEd Radio.
Chey and Pav have a great discussion with Ruth and Colinda about the inspirational work they are doing around Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy especially around the areas of Math.
This deep and rich conversation is certainly not one to be missed!
Connect further with Ruth and Colinda:
Dr. Ruth Beatty:
Twitter: @ruthbeatty11
Colinda Clyne
Twitter: @clclyne
AntiRacist Educator Reads Broadcast and Podcast
Facebook group page for the Next Anti Racist Educator Reads Book Club
In Episode 71 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about what makes a good team. Using an article they read about the research Google has been doing to establish great teams within their organization. They took the recommended points from the article and applied those same strategies to our schools and classrooms.
The conversation is rich! Join us, in The Staffroom.
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @MrccheneyEP71: How Easy is it to Form a Good Team?
In this inaugural episode from the AMPLIFY series of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to two former students, siblings Zara and Rayan Rahman, as they discuss their non-profit initiative to provide essential PPE to front line and highly vulnerable individuals in their immediate community.
Highlighting activism and entrepreneurship, these two bright stars deserve to have their actions and their voices AMPLIFIED.
Here's more about them:
Rayan Rahman is a leader passionate about educating youth about mental wellness. He is a student at the University of Toronto studying Health & Disease and physiology. Rayan is involved with organizations that align with his passions like Kids Help Phone and is a co-founder of Rexdale Giveback.
Zara Rahman is an award-winning spoken word artist, international nonprofit organization founder and activist. As a current grade 11 student, Zara is passionate about human rights, and youth empowerment. In the future, she plans to pursue a career in law and politics.
Keep in contact with Rexdale Giveback through their Instagram page, @rexdalegiveback for more information about the group, and their initiatives.
In Episode 70 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about whether or not it's important to bring current events into their classrooms, and if so, how they are enabling that conversation within their spaces. They discuss the many reasons they feel it's important to bring events into the classroom, whether positive or negative, and discuss some of the fears that teachers may have in doing so, as well as some strategies to combat those fears. They discuss the importance of civic engagement within the classroom space, and the idea it is indeed possible for rich learning to come out of the conversations that happen with regards to these world events.
The conversation is rich! Join us, in The Staffroom.
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 69 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experiences with virtual teaching - especially the issue of cameras being on for students. With their new "twirl" back to teaching students remotely, they, as middle school teachers, have had similar experiences with their students not wanting to turn on their cameras on for the class. The conversation, however, centres around whether or not that's a similar experience for other teachers, and perhaps the reasons behind it, and also whether or not this is ideal for students. They also discuss what different districts are enforcing and mandating with their teachers in terms of virtual teaching.
The conversation is rich this week! Join us, in The Staffroom.
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 68 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav revisit their experience with Virtual teaching, as they have recently twirled back to learning this way from Face-to-face teaching, which they have been engaged in for the past 4 months.
They cover all the improvements they have seen with the teaching they are doing, and the supports that are out there for teachers. They also discuss the students perspective, and the increased understanding of what they are able to do, in terms of production of content and creativity.
The 3 Enlightened Minutes guest is Brad Hughes, Elementary Principal from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada - and he discusses Self-care for educators, and how to balance all that they have on their plates.
See what Brad is up to here:
Twitter: @brad_hughes
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wACUZ1BlOeOBy4A31UJKg?si=9wSWmg5AStmBlYPIUIaY-A
In Episode 67 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their #OneWord fo 2021: AMPLIFY! They start the episode by reflecting on their One Word for 2020, which was "US," and then dive into the importance of the word Amplify. What it means for them as a team, what it means for them as individuals. They talk about how Amplification can manifest within their buildings with the teachers they work with and the students they teach. They also discuss the different ways that people can Amplify their message - first, beginning with the message itself. A great episode filled with lots of reflection, hope and dreams for the future!
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 9th Bonus Episode, we feature author Dr. Brad Johnson, and his book “Dear Teacher: 100 Days of Inspirational Quotes and Anecdotes." In this great talk, we talk to Brad about the inspirations behind this book, and also the rest of the work he does to support teachers and promote servitude in leadership. As a cornerstone for Chey and Pav since they arrived on Twitter, Brad has always provided them with incredible insight and expressed amazing support to all educators along the way. So many wonderful takeaways in this awesome conversation!
Twitter: @DrBradJohnson
Website: https://classroomreform.com/
To purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0367622211/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i7
In Episode 66 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experiences with celebrating holidays - Christmas, in particular - in their classrooms in recent years. The diverse cultures in their classrooms has forced them to be much more mindful of whose culture and traditions are being pushed in our classrooms. They discuss Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, Equity and the discussion of how they have had these conversations with their students and how they will be more intentional going forward in the new year.
Chey and Pav talk to Jennifer Quattrucci, Educator and Author from Providence, Rhode Island, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment.
How to get in touch with Jennifer:
Twitter: @jenquattrucci
Web: https://www.mommyteacherfashionista.com/
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 65 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their experience with bringing the Curriculum documents, or standards, into our classroom spaces. We often utilize the curriculum documents to plan our learning as teachers, but rarely ever include them as a part of the teaching and activities to help students learn. Chey and Pav talk about ways that they have employed the documents in their classes, or how they plan to in the future. A great conversation, and a fantastic opportunity to jump off with new ideas to try in the classroom!
Chey and Pav talk to Elijah Carbajal, Grade 4 teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment.
How to get in touch with Elijah:
Twitter: @carbaeli
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WlbhIb8WZy8eU5ZyZzeUf?si=6E1xsXKKQv-fBeSD9i_UAQ
Blog: medium.com/@carbaeli12
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 8th Bonus Episode, we feature author Thomas C. Murray, and his book “Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime." In this great talk, we discuss the many ways that the relationships that we build with our students can impact their experiences with school. Tom talks about some of the great anecdotes in his book that lead to discussion on Culture building as teachers and administrators. Don't miss this one, it will impact your career as an educator.
Twitter: @thomascmurray
Website: https://www.thomascmurray.com/
To purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948334194/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1948334194&linkCode=as2&tag=thomac.murral-20&linkId=b9b6ec7ba7b526e62984fde56d09ad2f
In Episode 64 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their Learning Spaces during Face-to-face teaching. Both of them experienced lots of change with their classroom, so going back to reflect on the process was very beneficial. They discussed how they have transformed their unconventional spaces to be thriving and opportune for creativity for both of their classrooms. With lots of potential for further growth, they talk honestly about SPACE!
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 7th Bonus Episode, we feature author Matt Rhoads, and his book “Navigating the Toggled Term: Preparing Secondary Educators for Navigating Fall 2020 and Beyond" In this great talk, we discuss the many new realities that come with learning during the pandemic. We talk about not just surviving, but also thriving with Blended Learning, Hybrid learning and solely virtual. There are so many things to consider, and Matt helps us navigate through them all. Twitter: @MattRhoads1990 Website: http://matthewrhoads.com To purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CP93DGX
In Episode 63 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Toxic Positivity. This is a topic that has been brewing with the duo since they began their time on Twitter. The concept has lingered and evolved many times leading up to this conversation, and Chey and Pav debated over the ideas for quite some time before recording. They begin a conversation about the acceptance of the existence of Toxic Positivity, but then also broaden the scope to include other forms of Toxicity that might exist in the social media sphere. Toxic Productivity is one such extension, and the duo discusses this idea at length in the ways that they have encountered it within Education. The conversation is certainly rich, and extends even further past this hour, but it's a great place to start the talk.
Chey and Pav welcome Arik Andersen, EL and Science teacher, from Austin Minnesota for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment.
Check out Arik in all the following spaces:
Twitter: @arikandersen08
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 6th Bonus Episode, we feature author Dr. Frank Rudnesky, and his book “Fired Up Leadership." In this great talk, we discuss all the reasons why Frank's passions have led him to be the amazing leader that he is today. He takes us through his journey into leadership and how we can all be a part of our own journey's into leadership as well.
Twitter: @DrFrankRud
Website: https://inspire-leadership.com/
Podcast: https://inspire-leadership.com/the-legacy-lounge-pod-and-video-casts
To purchase "Fired Up Leadership": https://www.amazon.ca/Fired-Leadership-Dr-Frank-Rudnesky/dp/1777225558
In Episode 62 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the importance of Meditation in the classroom space, and also how they have used it in their spaces this year. They reflect on some of the reasons they have needed to embed some more mindfulness in their classes, especially this year, as it has been rather challenging. Pav discusses how the activity came to fruiting in her space, and the work that Chey has done to explore the topic of meditation. There are lots of great nuggets in this episode, as Chey and Pav truly explore a topic that might be new to a lot of educators!
Learn all about Meditation in the Classroom in this amazing episode!
Chey and Pav welcome Daphne McMenemy, Primary Teacher and Managing Director of Codebreaker, Inc from Oakville, Ontario, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment.
Check out Daphne in all the following spaces:
Twitter: @McMenemyTweets
Web: http://daphnemcmenemy.com/
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 61 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about how we can elevate our integrated arts program with limited access to technology. Using a great activity to highlight the impacts of war on all the students of their classes, Chey and Pav delve deeper about how they used a simple idea like producing double exposure pictures to really create some amazing graphic design and digital photography editing in their classrooms. Encompassing the ideas of Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, including Social Emotional Learning, applying the ideas of being Creators in our spaces and utilizing free and accessible apps such as Snapseed, Over and Adobe Spark really helped to establish this unique and highly engaging learning experience.
Learn all about it in this amazing episode!
Chey and Pav welcome Bryon Carpenter, Teacher from Abbotsford, British Columbia, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment.
Check out Bryon in all the following spaces:
Twitter: @BryonCar
Web: https://bryoncarpenter.com
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 5th Bonus Episode, we are feature author Adam Kotwoski, more affectionately known as Coach Adam, and his books “You Are Extraordinary” and "My Extraordinary ADHD." In this great talk, we talk to Adam about learning how to help our students or athletes maximize their unique ways of learning in order accomplish their greatest goals.
Twitter: @coachadam34
Website: https://coachadam34.com/
Podcasts:
The Extraordinary Me Program Podcast: https://anchor.fm/coach-adam
The Extraordinary Me Mentoring Program Podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachadam34programpodcast
To purchase "You Are Extraordinary": https://www.amazon.com/You-are-Extraordinary-Coach-Adam/dp/1688622098/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=you+are+extraordinary&qid=1605146827&sr=8-2
To purchase "My Extraordinary ADHD": https://www.amazon.com/My-Extraordinary-ADHD-Coach-Adam/dp/B08M2G2253/ref=sr_1_1?crid=12XR4WTHGY9GN&dchild=1&keywords=my+extraordinary+adhd&qid=1605146878&sprefix=my+extraordinary+%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1
In Episode 60 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about how they have been using Math Talks in their programming, and how they have achieved some greater successes with their students within a subject area that normally causes their students lots of anxiety.
Chey and Pav welcome Traci Browder, Educator, Author and Podcaster from Mansfield, Texas for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment.
Check out Traci in all the following spaces:
Twitter: @TraciBrowder
Web: https://tracibrowder.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traci.browder
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracibrowder/
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 59, Chey and Pav talk about Comic books - and how important they can potentially be in our reading programs!
Chey and Pav welcome Dr. Frank Rudnesky, Educator and Disruptor from Southern New Jersey for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment.
Check out Frank in all the following spaces:
Twitter: @DrFrankRud
Web: https://inspire-leadership.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrFrankRud
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankrud/?hl=en
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 4th Bonus Episode, we are featuring authors Gary and Greg Goelz and their book “What’s in your Core?: An Educator’s Guide to Plugging into Purpose and Perspective.” In this great talk, we talk to Gary and Greg about the core principles that help educators get back to their core with teaching.
Twitter: @GoelzBrothers
To purchase "What's in your Core": https://www.amazon.ca/Whats-Your-CORE-Educators-Perspective/dp/1475856873
USA: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Gary-Goelz/dp/1475856873
In Episode 58 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the importance of creating a questioning culture in our learning spaces.
Chey and Pav welcome Lindsay Titus, Behaviour Specialist from Rochester, NY for their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment.
Check out Lindsay in all the following space:
Twitter: @ltitus828
Web: https://www.defineyouniversity.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lindsay.titus828
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lindsay.titus828?igshid=4zbf3a1tmp7g
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 3rd Bonus Episode, we are featuring author Craig Randall and his book "Trust Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning Growth." In this awesome conversation, we talk to Craig about his experiences with teacher observations. We have a fantastic discussion with Craig about the importance of building trust with teachers prior to effective evaluations.
Twitter: @TrustbasedCraig
Website: trustbased.com
To purchase "Trust Based Observations": https://www.amazon.ca/Trust-Based-Observations-Maximizing-Teaching-Learning/dp/1475853564/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CBYHB81XAB7Z&dchild=1&keywords=trust+based+observations&qid=1603332339&sprefix=trust+based+%2Caps%2C155&sr=8-1
USA: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Based-Observations-Maximizing-Teaching-Learning/dp/1475853564/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=trust+based+observations&qid=1603332461&sr=8-1
In Episode 57 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Creating with Technology. They discuss the many ways that students can go from being consumers of information, to those that interact with content, to those that create content. They make lots of connections to other parts of their lives that seem to have a similar path - such as the SAMR model. For their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav welcome Rabia Khokhar, ESL teacher in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rabia talks about culturally responsive teaching, especially in respect to English Language Learners in our classrooms. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment with Rabia, Chey and Pav provide lots of great anecdotes and ideas on how they have used creating with technology in their classrooms. Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies. Rabia Khokhar, teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Website: https://www.rabiakhokhar.com/ Twitter: @Rabia_Khokhar1
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 56 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Inquiry based learning - more specifically, how we can start our units and learning experiences with inquiry exercises.
Chey and Pav provide lots of great anecdotes and ideas on how they have used inquiry based learning in their classrooms.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment with Pirate Teacher, Chey and Pav wrap up the episode with some examples and takeaways!
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 55 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about coding, as it is now included in the new Ontario math Curriculum. Coding is something that not many teachers have had the opportunity to be able to teach their students, especially in the younger years. Chey and Pav thought about the ways in which they are able to start teaching students about coding and programming, when they likely have had no exposure to it.
Chey and Pav tried a few coding activities this past week that don't require the use of technology, and they found that the range of knowledge with the students was quite vast. They concluded that all students should really be starting their journey into coding without the use of a computer or tablet to start - in that they need to understand the WHY behind the coding to begin. And also, from an equity standpoint, there's so much disparity between students and their abilities due to the access that students would have to tech.
Chey and Pav introduce Yaritza Villalba, High School Social Studies teacher from Brooklyn, New York, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Yaritza talks about the importance of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy with her students, who are, "Overaged and under credited." Working with older students, Yaritza recognizes the importance of being culturally relevant with teaching.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by giving a few examples of the coding work they have done with their students, with and without technology, and some of the learning that has arisen from these experiences.
https://www.extendednotes.com/after-school-activities/5-hands-on-activities-that-teach-coding-without-a-computer
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Yaritza Villalba at:
Twitter: @inc_yv
Website: yveducationalresources.com
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 54 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the stigma of having Covid-19. As a response to an incident that hit close to home, Chey and Pav discovered that there are some unintended consequences to teaching face-to-face during the Coronavirus Pandemic. One of these situations surrounds the scenario of stigmas that get associated with students that might have had Covid-19.
Chey and Pav read some really great articles that talk about the mental health issues surrounding being diagnosed with Covid-19, and how to deal with people that might feel alienated and ostracised by their peers because of this. In our case, we apply these strategies and ideas with our students. Chey and Pav discuss being careful and intentional with language with students. Words certainly matter. They discuss the need for us as teachers to be informed with the virus and ensure that students are aware of how it is spread.
Chey and Pav introduce Beth Lyons, Teacher-Librarian in the Greater Toronto Area, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Beth talks about the importance of connecting with staff and students as a Teacher-Librarian, and the role of support staff in the school during such a difficult time in face-to-face teaching, especially when so many districts do not have the privilege of having access to their Libraries.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by providing a few more strategies on how to help their students be more tolerant, accepting and knowledgeable with Covid-19 and how they treat their peers in the case of an infected student. There are many opportunities to address the trauma and mental health issues that might surround the stigmas of having Covid, or being exposed as well.
Article: https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-health-and-covid-19/stigma-and-prejudice
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Beth Lyons at:
Twitter: @MrsLyonsLibrary
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 53 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Math and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). The new Ontario Mathematics Curriculum includes SEL as one of the 6 major strands, and therefore there needs to be more of a conversation about what that could look like when embedded in math programming. Chey and Pav talked about a few different resources they used to direct their conversation. They have both received lots of training at school with respect to the new curriculum, and a major piece of their professional development over the past few weeks was centered around SEL. Chey and Pav also were lucky to be able to catch the OnEd Mentors Podcast with Noa Daniel. This past week, the live broadcast was focused on the new math curriculum, featuring a few amazing guests, who are all well-versed with mathematical pedagogy. Noa referenced a TedTalk focused around math, called "5 Ways to Share Math with Kids" by Dan Finkel. In this Ted Talk, Dan discusses 5 principles geared towards sharing math with students. There are important points that Chey and Pav discussed, including - Students need time to struggle, in order to deepen curiosity and the ability to take a risk, and Saying YES to students ideas. The ideas presented were very helpful in establishing a great relationship with students and also helping them along the social emotional pathway with respect to math. Chey and Pav introduce Santiago Meza, principal from Rosamond, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Santiago talks about his experiences growing up, and the lessons he learned from his family. He also speaks about his initiative, #RootedInStrengthCA. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up with some further exploration of what teaching math with embedded SEL might look like. They give lots of great examples of their own experiences as well. OnEd Mentors Podcast with Noa Daniel: https://voiced.ca/podcast_episode_post/responding-to-the-new-ontario-math-curriculum/ TedTalk with Dan Finkel: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_finkel_5_ways_to_share_math_with_kids?language=en Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies. You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Santiago Meza at:
Twitter: @santiagoAM115
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 52 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk an article that they read on Flipboard called, "New Study SHows Children Learn Better While Studying Outside," by Matluba Khan. The article discusses the importance of students spending more time outdoors while engaging in their learning, whether it's face to face or online.
Chey and Pav talked about how they have, in the past, taken advantage of the school's outdoor space, and also how they hope to be able to do so when they are back with their students in a few days. Pav talks about what she learned from having Kindergarten and Primary students a few years ago, and how much they learn while outside. Chey discusses the many ways he takes advantage of the outdoors for his physical education program, and how he is looking forward to being able to do this more when school starts, and in other subject areas.
The two discuss the idea of Land Based Learning, which is an environmental approach to learning that recognizes the relationship of Indigenous peoples to the land. They talk about the importance of recognizing that many cultures around the world do not have the traditional and colonial way of learning that we have in our schooling, and therefore, many students inherently don't do well in our system because of this unnatural way of learning.
Chey and Pav introduce Tara Desiderio, elementary principal from Wescosville ELementary School in the East Penn School District in Pennsylvania, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Tara talks about the importance of connecting with people and listening to what your team needs.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by a few examples of ways they have incorporated learning in the outdoors, and some of the tools and items that would help them maximize their time outdoors with their students.
Article: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/new-study-shows-children-learn-better-while-studying-outside-162725
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Tara Desiderio at:
Twitter: @Tara_Desiderio
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 51 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the value of professional development that many teachers go through during their summer months. They talk about the shift they experienced from their summers in the past to this particular one that just came to an end. Their summer was so filled with valuable professional development, which has already helped them with the return to school.
Chey and Pav talked about the benefits of participating in Twitter edchats, presenting and attending various webinars, reading and listening to lots of informative books, as well as being a part of book clubs, doing weekly zoom check-ins with many educators from around the world, reading lots of articles and blogs, listening to several incredible podcasts and live educational radio shows, and of course, engaging in rich, meaningful dialogue about so many amazing topics.
Chey and Pav introduced Brandon Beck, Ed.D., educator from Tarrytown, New York for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Brandon talks about the value of getting to know his professional learning network on Twitter, and the growth that has come from his work on his book, "Unlocking Unlimited Potential," which will be released this fall.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by outlining specifically which PD they engaged in over the summer. Here are some links and information about some of the incredible resources:
Books:
Policing Black Lives by Robyn Maynard
From the Ashes by Jesse Thistle
Breath by James Nestor
School Rubric Webinar Series:
Website - schoolrubric.com
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SchoolRubric/videos
Podcasts and Radio Programs:
https://voiced.ca/
Blinkist: https://www.blinkist.com/
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Brandon Beck, Ed.D. at:
Twitter: @BrandonBeckEDU
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
For our 2nd Bonus Episode, we are featuring Author Hal Roberts and his book "Make Waves! Be a Relentless, Radical, and Ridiculous Leader of Significance"
In this awesome conversation, we speak with Hal about his experiences that led him to write this book, as well as become an amazing leader in the educational setting. He gives us lots of tips and ideas on how to achieve these great leadership goals, from "Leading to Serve" to being "Kindlers of Hope."
Hal talks about his time in the NFL and how it helped him become the leader he went on to be.
If you'd like to contact Hal, or pick up a copy of his book, here are the details!
Twitter: @HalLRoberts
Web: https://www.edumatchpublishing.com/makewaves
To purchase "Make Waves!": https://www.amazon.com/Make-Waves-Relentless-Ridiculous-Significance/dp/1970133333
https://www.amazon.ca/Make-Waves-Relentless-Ridiculous-Significance-ebook/dp/B07XWF89CQ
In Episode 50 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Sir Ken Robinson. Sir Ken passed away earlier in the week, and his passing left Chey and Pav very reflective with his teaching philosophies and ideas towards education. He was a British author, speaker and international advisor on education in the arts. Most educators would know him from his inspiring Ted Talk entitled, "Do Schools Kill Creativity."
Chey and Pav both provide lots of anecdotal stories and commentary with respect to their experiences with Sir Ken, and the extent to which their teaching philosophies have been based upon their learning from Sir Ken Robinson. Chey talks about how the educational philosophies have been cornerstone to much of the agency and ownership of his grade 8 students within his class every year. Pav talks about some of the reflecting she has done on Ken in the past few days, from re-listening to his Ted Talk to finding some rich discussions in podcasts recorded as recently as a few months ago.
Chey and Pav introduce Jillian DuBois, Grade 2 teacher from Clearwater, Florida for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Jillian talks about the ways in which she has found JOY, from her connections with people on Twitter, to the learning that she has done along her journey within education. Jillian has a brilliant blog, website and podcast that you should certainly check out!
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by briefly talking about their experiences with pedagogy within their spaces, and also where education can potentially go in the future.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Jillian DuBois at:
Twitter: @JillDuBois22 #impardEDjoy
Website/Blog: bit.ly/impardedjoy
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/jillian-dubois/episodes/
Sir Ken Robinson Ted Talk: Do Schools Kill Creativity: https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=en
Sir Ken Robinson - The Ted Interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0p2oZeBCnv2SdNxfNFFJ4G?si=KzfSwFfLSTSw9-UZ2CS3tg
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
Chey and Pav participated in the Back-to-School edition of The Daily Drop-In, with Jeff Gargas & Rae Hughart from the Teach Better Team in early August, and this is the recorded audio from that awesome conversation!
There was some great discussion about going back to school with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic, and there was an epic Border Battle that took place between the two Dynamic Duos!
You'll have to tune in to see who won!
Who are Jeff & Rae?
www.teachbetter.com
Jeff Gargas: @JeffGargas
Rae Hughart: @RaeHughart
In Episode 49 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about an article they read called "The Curse of Helicopter Teaching" by Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher. In this article, the authors talk about this concept of "Helicopter Teaching" - the act of teaching involving a lot of coddling of students, providing them with explicit lists and step-by-step instructions with regards to writing, specifically. Chey and Pav talk about some of their key takeaways from the article, including their thoughts on the process of Helicopter Teaching, as well as how they can see it being a part of teachers' practice (often unknowingly) and what they sometimes do to be steering clear of it.
Pav talks in detail about how this concept of Helicopter Teaching can be universally applied to other areas of the curriculum, and she has most often seen it in Mathematics. Chey discusses how the concept of Helicopter Teaching can be compared to helicopter parenting, and also Lawnmower Teaching, or parenting. They go on to discuss many other parts of the article, which can be read here: https://flip.it/oEzhYZ
Chey and Pav introduce Monsieur Steve, Grade 3 French Immersion teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Steve talks about the ways in which the classroom, starting at the primary level, can be made to be a fully inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all students.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by briefly reviewing their reflections on Helicopter Teaching. They think about the ways they might have lent themselves to being Helicopter Teachers, or perhaps how they've emerged from that way of teaching over the years.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Monsieur Steve, from Toronto, Canada at:
Twitter: @MonsieurSteve1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/monsieursteveisfun?app=desktop
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 48 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav discuss the need for teachers, administrators, students, custodians and families to Collaborate during this unprecedented time of going back to work. In Ontario, Chey and Pav are preparing to go back to school face-to-face, with no real reduction in class sizes (as of yet). No one has experience with this task and therefore it will be increasingly important for all stakeholders to take this opportunity to really work together in order to develop a plan for students that works.
This is truly a time when no one knows what to expect, and no one understands what the results of their actions might possibly be, and therefore it is genuinely a time for everyone to be able to work together to try and develop potential solutions.
Chey and Pav introduce Jared Hamilton, Mathematics teacher from Fort St. John, British Columbia for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Jared talks about the ways in which Mathematics programs can be delivered in ways the increase participation and engagement with students.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by briefly reviewing their reflections on going back to school face to face and the importance of being able to collaborate during this time.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Jared Hamilton, from Fort St. John, British Columbia at:
Twitter: @mrmakemathsense
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 47 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav discuss their best practices as teachers. They talk about what their fallbacks are, whether it is a certain pedagogy, a certain book or resource that they like to draw upon time and time again, or a particular style of teaching that they tend to extrapolate from subject area to subject area.
They discuss some of the different resources that they have come across over their 15-20 years of teaching, and which ones have stuck and been impactful in developing great teaching in the classroom. Chey discusses his exposure to Kylene Beers and her resources on Reading in the middle school classroom. Pav talks about when she took a math course with Trevor Brown, who has done lots to improve math instruction. Teachers often have a go-to, a fallback when it comes to their own teaching practice and educational philosophy.
Chey and Pav introduce Luciana Gravel, Grade 8 teacher from Toronto, Ontario, Canada for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Luciana talks about trauma and how it impacts students and teachers in the learning environment in so many different ways.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussion some additional ways that they feel that education is evolving with regards to teaching practice, and how much their journey has adjusted the way they teach, but also that they have their fall-backs that they will always resort to when teaching.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Luciana Gravel, from Toronto, Canada at:
Twitter: MSGGrade7_8
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 46 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Sketch Notes! They discuss their experience, or lack thereof, with respect to Sketchnoting prior to learning more about it through individuals on Twitter. They talk about some of the benefits to Sketch Noting, deliberate doodling, visual notetaking, and how it can be embedding into their teaching practice a little better.
Chey and Pav introduce Dawn Harris, Secondary English Language Arts teacher from SW Ohio for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Dawn talks about Activism, Advocacy and Allyship within education, and what Anti-Racism work educators can be doing. in the classroom.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussing a few more ways they can think to incorporate sketch noting into their teaching practice, and also their own personal lives.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Dawn Harris, from Springboro, Ohio at:
Website: root2canopy.com
Twitter: @DHarrisEdS
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 45 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav discuss some of their concerns about what the return to school might look like. They start the episode by talking about how they should be planning for the start of the new school year, when they don't quite know how they will be returning. Many districts and areas have not received notification on whether or not they will be back in the schools, or whether they will be teaching remotely, or a hybrid of the two. Chey and Pav highlight some of the concerns they have with a return to face-to-face school, especially in light of already high or increasing numbers of COVID-19. They also discuss the benefits of embracing distance learning with all the new knowledge of technological resources that are available to us as teachers now. We have a real opportunity to put all this learning now into practice. Chey and Pav introduce Livia Chan, elementary school educator from Vancouver, British Columbia for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Livia has the experience of being a teacher that has returned to school during the Covid pandemic, and she discusses the way the school was able to make this happen, and many of the protocols that have been followed. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussing more of the issues that could arise with a return to face-to-face schooling, when the risk of Covid still greatly exists. Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies. You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests, Livia Chan, from Vancouver, BC at: Website: livchan.com Twitter: @LiviaChanL
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio: https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/ Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team: https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies Pav Twitter: @PavWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In Episode 44 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav explore some of the amazing blogs written by teachers that they have used to help them learn about all things "education."
Chey and Pav highlight the benefits of using teacher voice to express their own thoughts and feelings, but in this episode they focus more so on teachers that are sharing their blogs, and how much we have learned from them.
Chey and Pav introduce Chef Devan Rajkumar, Executive Chef of ChefDev in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Devan talks about the influence of varying educational experiences in his learning environments growing up, as well as his teaching experiences with young children in the culinary arts across the city in his career as a chef. His Instagram teaching videos have been outstanding in helping to get people, including children, inspiring a new generation of new chefs!
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussing some of the benefits of reading teacher blogs to be able to gain more perspectives on the different areas of education.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests, Chef Devan Rajkumar from Toronto, Canada at:
Website: https://www.chefdev.ca/
Instagram: @chefdevan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DevanRajkumar/
Twitter: @ChefDevan
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 43 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about where they find sources of inspiration for their Podcast episodes. They discuss two particular sources, a current events curating app called Flipboard, and an app that allows for easy borrowing of ebooks and audiobooks from the public library called Libby.
Chey talks about his use of the Flipboard app. With this app he is able to select interests for the stories he sees on the board. Then he can flip through many articles and blog posts, opinion articles, editorials to be able to put together a "magazine" of his own. This magazine can be made public or it an be private, or shared with a select few individuals. It becomes a great way for Chey and Pav to be able to share articles with each other, which offer lots of discussion topics for the podcast.
Pav talks about the about the ability to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from the public library system using an app called Libby. Overdrive is another common one that allows borrowing. The app allows you to put several books on hold, and several can be borrowed at a time. It has made it easier to read many of the amazing books that are available for leadership and education. Pav talks about a few of the books that she has read.
Chey and Pav introduce Joey and Kerri, owners of 25/8 Coffee from Texas, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Joey and Kerri talk about their coffee company that gives back to teachers purchasing supplies for their classrooms.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussing a few of their favourite takeaways about their favourite places to get some inspiration for the podcast!
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests, Joey & Kerry from 25/8 Coffee at:
Twitter:
@258coffee
258coffee.com
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 42 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about The Power of the Book Talk. Chey and Pav participated in a fantastic Book Talk meeting with a group of educators and the author of the book "From the Ashes," Jesse Thistle. During this conversation, Chey and Pav both learned a tremendous amount about the major themes of the book, as well as many other perspectives surrounding the memoir. Jesse offered so much insight into the writing of his memoir, including some of the interesting logistics with writing, as well as with recording the audio book. He provided the participants of the book talk with insight on how he wrote the book and what were the themes involved in writing it.
Book talks offer an incredible amount of value with regards to expanding teachers or readers deeper understanding of books. They allow for the reader to be able to see and understand perspectives that they would otherwise not be able to see. Book talks also offer teachers a deeper understanding of differing themes sot that they can teach a book better to their students. They also offer an opportunity to engage in discourse surrounding the parts of a book that otherwise would not emerge if we were simply reading and understanding a book on their own.
Chey and Pav introduce Natalie Vardabasso, an Instructional Designer from Calgary, Alberta, for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Natalie talks about assessment and how it can create a more vibrant classroom and school culture.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by discussing a few of their favourite takeaways from their book talk with Jesse Thistle, author of "From the Ashes."
Find out more about Jesse Thistle here: https://jessethistle.com/
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest Natalie from Calgary, Alberta at:
Twitter:
@natabasso
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Sponsorships: off for this episode
In Episode 41 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about Moving On ceremonies for students that have graduated during the Remote Learning experience. They discussed how they set up their Virtual Graduation for their students leaving from Grade 8 to transition to Grade 9. The experience of the virtual graduation went from being a very simple presentation for the graduates, to an elaborate live ceremony complete with recorded videos, moments shared by teachers, and even presentations created by students. The celebration was not only a great way for students to end their journey with the school, but also a culmination of their journey with remote learning.
Chey and Pav introduce Shelli Ann, a Teacher-Librarian in Texas for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Shelli talks about the different ways that the Library space can be utilized to be a more effective resource space for students and teachers.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by talking about their experience with their Virtual Graduation as their moving on ceremony.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest Shelli Ann from Texas at:
Twitter:
@ann177345
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Sponsorships: off for this episode
In Episode 40 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the past school year, and all that it brought forth. They started the conversation by discussing what it was like for them as educators to start their own podcast. They discuss that they have they have connected with teachers all over the world, been invited to participate in conversations and chats that have led to some of the most high quality learning they have ever experienced in their careers, due to the podcast and The Drive radio show.
From there, they went on to discuss the monumental change in their teaching practice with the onset of Covid-19. From Crisis Learning, to new technologies, to the development of a teaching platform that has evolved from something that was barely functional to something that might be sustainable, was a huge shift for all teachers.
There was then the tragic event of George Floyd's murder, followed by a reawakening for many educators on the dire need for anti-racism work in their classrooms. Chey and Pav reflected on the learning they have done, and the conversations they have been able to have with their students and colleagues on Black LIves Matters and Equity work. They reflected on what this means for them, and other educators, going forward.
Chey and Pav introduce Jamie Brown, a VP at Holmdel High School in New Jersey for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Jamie talks about Social Emotional Learning in schools, and working with the Whole Child.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up by talking about the fear that exists now, for returning to a regular school program when so much has shifted during this remote learning time.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Jamie Brown from New Jersey at:
Twitter:
@VP_JBrown
Website: https://t.co/eDZur5S8Zt?amp=1
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 39 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the conversations in the past week, in regards to anti-racism and equity. They discuss some of the dialogue and discourse that they have engaged in, coupled with the real pain and emotion felt by so many people in their professional learning networks. Chey and Pav talk about this range of emotions, as well as what it has been able to lead us to going forward; a true sense of community, shared experience, as well as the understanding that bigger steps need to be taken in order to dismantle systemic racism. They talk about some of the small wins that have occurred within society; examples such as NASCAR and sports organizations that have begun to take steps to dismantling the issues that have been occurring for long periods of time.
Chey and Pav emphasize that there are so many ways that action can take place in the classroom, but that we shouldn't be fooled into thinking it will be easy. Action in the classroom is hard work. It takes a lot to build up the trust in the classroom, to create a safe environment to be able to open up with students, and also have them open up in return.
Chey and Pav introduce Dan Vigliatore, a Physical Education teacher with the Toronto Catholic District School Board for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Dan talks about the idea of Educational Resolutions with respect to introverted athletes.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up their takeaways about taking action. They recognize that there is a lot of groundwork to be done before students are able to understand the importance of Action, and this is work we should be prepared to do.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Dan Vigliatore from Toronto, Canada at:
Twitter:
@PhysEdDynasty
Blog: https://t.co/ewEk6Tfqjl?amp=1
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 38 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the events of the past week, starting with the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and how it really changed the course of conversations in many spheres, including within education. Chey and Pav touch on many subtopics, starting with the discussion about Voice; specifically their own voice. Chey and Pav recognize that they have the privilege of a platform, and they intend to use it in every way they possibly can. They also talk about being able to amplify the voices of others, namely the marginalized individuals around us. Chey and Pav then move on to talk about what anti-racist conversation looks like in the classroom. They discuss the hesitancy that they experienced this past week from their own students, and possibly why they may have experienced this. They also discuss the challenge of not being in front of their students at this time, and having discussions with their students sitting with them in the room.
Chey and Pav talk about the pace at which they can engage with their students, and even with others with respect to the conversations that need to be had. They talk about what it looks like to have the difficult conversations, and then have to move on to the action portion. They need to be able to move past the difficult stages of anger and discomfort and then move on the action part of change. They wrap up by talking about the long work that lies ahead of them. There is a lot that needs to be done. If society is failing, then somewhere along the way, education is failing. There is much work to be done.
Chey and Pav wrap up by giving a few takeaways from the episode. They highlight the 5 main areas that were discussed and highlight that the difficult conversations are the first step, and then the action in the classrooms must begin.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav reflects about performative allyship, and how we can move past it towards true allyship.
In Episode 37 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the incredible work that has been done by teachers, students, administrators, families - in the face of crisis learning, in the hopes of moving towards remote learning. Education had to pivot on a dime in the face of this pandemic, and teachers, first and foremost, had to completely change the way they did everything for their students in their classrooms. And they did it extremely well. On their morning radio show, The Drive on VoicEd Radio, Chey and Pav had a two-part dedication episode, during which they had an incredible amount of educators submit dedications to other educators, students, parents and administrators - to thank them for the incredible work they have done in the past year with respect to building something incredible for their students during such a difficult time.
Chey and Pav emphasize that sometimes the need from appreciation for educators, students and families arises from some negative criticisms that might occur. We use this as an opportunity to reinforce and dedicate some appreciation for our peers at this time.
Chey and Pav introduce Dustin Pearson, a SPED Teacher and Coach from Kansas City, Missouri for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Dustin talks about his initiative called #WeAreOneTeam - focusing on the culture and relationship building that needs to occur to Increase Student Achievement!
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up their takeaways about appreciation. They discuss the necessity for showing appreciation towards all of the parties involved with this difficult school year, as we have all needed to pivot on a dime in order to make everything work.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Dustin Pearson from Kansas City, Missouri at:
Twitter:
@DustinPearson2
Blog: http://weareoneteameducation.wordpress.com
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
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https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 36 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav recap the chat conversation that was hosted by Education Never DIes on Twitter a few days prior. They use the chat as a way to work a little deeper into the topic of what conflict truly is. Chey and Pav discuss the fact that conflict resolution among educators can only be attempted when the school culture and relationship building has occurred and a safe space has been set up. They also discuss the necessity of the sometimes difficult dialogue that needs to happen in order to be able to attempt to resolve conflicts. The culture of the conflict itself is also discussed. We don't want conflict to disappear - conflict is indeed necessary in order to help us grow as an organization. Differing perspectives help us to develop a greater sense of how we are attempting to reach our goals, or work towards our vision and mission statement.
Chey and Pav talk about how good leadership plays a big role in ensuring that all voices of of the staff are being heard when there are conflicts that need to be resolved, or problems that need solving.
Chey and Pav introduce Clarissa Dovalina, a Writing Instructional Specialist from San Antonio, Texas for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment. Clarissa talks about the importance of feedback during distance learning, as opposed to numerical grades. After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up their reflections and takeaways about conflict. They discuss the necessity for a positive and safe environment and culture within the building.in order to have courageous conversations. They talk about giving every party member voice during conflict.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Clarissa Dovalina from San Antonio, Texas at:
Twitter:
@ClarissaD005
The Drive with Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/the-drive-with-chey-and-pav/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
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https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
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https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 35 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the #EducationNeverDies chat they hosted a few days prior, on the topic of Grading versus Feedback. The conversation they had with all the attendees was very enlightening, and there were so many great subtopics discussed. During this episode, Chey and Pav took some time to reflect on some of the major themes they found to emerge from the chat.
Chey and Pav discussed some of the major themes, such as working towards Mastery Based Learning, verus chasing grades. Another area they highlighted was the conversation surrounding when was a good time to start assigning grades. There was a lot of conversation around the idea that there is a need to prepare our students to be able to do well in high school, college and university, and therefore grading has to become part of the equation at some point. They also talked about the need to develop some intrinsic motivation within their students, and how this can become more of a philosophical conversation for many educators, as motivation tends to be extrinsic for most students.
Chey and Pav introduce Dr. Kevin Leichtman, an ELA teacher that also work with Academic Mindset in order to work on burnout and mindset training with students.
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav wrap up their reflections and takeaways from the #EducationNeverDies chat, and conclude that although it would be an ideal scenario to be able to have a gradeless system, we would be doing our students a disservice by not preparing them for the expectations of higher education. We need to have a balance of grades and feedback.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Dr. Kevin Leichtman from Academic Mindset at:
Twitter:
@KevinLeichtman
@academicmindset
Web: linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/academicmindset
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Chey talks about embracing ones ego as an educator - it doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing!
In Episode 34 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on the importance of Perseverance and Resilience during this time of Distance Learning. Teachers must work towards resiliency as they climb up out of the valleys of the remote learning lows. The battle to thrive with regards to learning new technology to help assist students, as well as tackling social emotional needs has been a great challenge for so many educators. Teachers have also been struggling with being able to get feedback from students in order to drive their instruction. With all of these obstacles and challenges it has been very hard for educators to thrive in this new learning environment.
The Dynamic Duo talks about such hurdles such as Anxiety, loneliness and even dealing with sick family members during this time when so many people around them might be dying. These issues can be difficult for teachers to cope with.
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Amy Valentine, from Castle Rock, Colorado, who talks about Future of Schools and Increased access for teachers and students for innovative practices. Future of Schools offers scholarships for students and grants for teachers to be able to empower them to embrace new challenges within education!
After the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav discuss some of the strategies and ways to be able to persevere with so many of the challenges they have encountered. Having a support team, keeping a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset, and SMART goal setting are some of the ways that teachers can fight the hurdles that they may encounter. It's much easier to persevere when there are some of these basic strategies being met.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Amy Valentine from Future of Schools from Colorado at:
Twitter:
@amyvalentine555
@Futureof_School
Web: futureof.school
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav talks about some of her thoughts on being a Guide on the Side, and not a Sage on Stage, in regards to Professional Development, Leadership & Mentorship.
In Episode 33 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on how we as teachers differ so greatly in our abilities to receive professional development. We are all on different paths with learning for our profession, and oftentimes, the perception is that if there is not active engagement by teachers in a particular professional learning situation, the assumption is made that learning has not necessarily occurred. It's important as teachers to recognize that learning for educators looks different from so many different angles. The development of relationships is important, the use of exit tickets needs to be re-assessed, and engagement needs to be measured in many ways.
Chey and Pav talk about processing time, the need to step away from learning and be able to absorb the takeaways from a PD session in order to apply learning appropriately. They discuss being a Guide on the Side as opposed to being a Sage on Stage, and the different it makes to assist teachers with the learning they want to do on their own terms. Pav discusses the different ways that she likes to deliver PD to her staff, and how it echoes the way that she likes to learn. Chey talks about how important it is for PD leaders to not mistake quiet during a session for lack of engagement or learning. Teachers all learn in very different ways, and we have to be able to accommodate for all of them!
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Hedreich Nichols, Middle School Technology teacher from Arlington, Texas, who talks about equity and race and discussing all the difficult "heartwork" that goes into creating inclusive practice.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Hedreich Nichols, Middle School Tech teacher from Texas at:
Twitter:
@Hedreich
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 32 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on how support teachers might be feeling a little on the outside, or on the fringe, during this time of remote learning. Support staff members, such as Rotary teachers, Special Education Resource teachers, ECE's and EA's, ESL teachers, Teacher-Librarians, Guidance counselors, and so many other integral parts of the in-school system, have been finding it difficult to work their way in to the world of remote learning, when the classroom teacher tends to be the one leading the charge with all the students. Resource and support teachers are normally deeply embedded into the classroom culture in an in-school environment, however, they may have been finding it a little bit difficult to be able to connect with students right now, when there doesn't seem to be a good place for them to fit in with students.
Chey and Pav discuss the idea that the panic mode of setting up for distance learning is finally starting to settle, and now that classrooms are starting to get into a particular routine, it is a good time to start integrating the support staff, who so desperately want to be connected to students again. Some of the ways that teachers have been involved have included Support teachers starting their own classrooms for the students they service, holding small group video conferencing, offering resources to students in large group, small group and even individual scenarios.
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Cathline Tanis, high school teacher who talks about a course she created and teaches called "Race & Gender in Literature," through many interesting and enriching problem based scenarios.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Cathline Tanis, High School Course supervisor from New Jersey at:
Twitter:
@TanisLeads
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In episode 31 of the Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on what is working in today's remote teaching experience. From staff meetings to lessons and student work, we have made valuable and important gains that have taken us on a new path towards remote E-Learning.
However, as we make gains and further embed our skills and efficiencies in designing remote initiatives, there is a likelihood that as we bridge some gaps, such as with technology, we may be creating new ones with other areas of learning.
Chey and Pav wrap up the episode reflecting on the “Counter Revolution” that may descend upon students, families and teachers; as we dive further into the remote/e-learning environments, inevitably there will be push back and demand for going back to face-to-face learning.
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Kevin Stoller, the founder of Kay-Twelve Education, who discusses how to create better learning environments in the classroom, based from problem solving strategies.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Kevin Stoller, Founder of Kay-Twelve Education at:
Twitter:
@KevinStoller
Website: https://t.co/8hbjJfwFMs?amp=1
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 30 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about establishing a connection with students in the new Online world of teaching. Going into this new way of teaching was, for many, very short notice and abrupt. There was no time to ease students into the idea of it. Much of the culture building that happened in the face-to-face classrooms was disrupted and completely came to a halt once teachers started setting up their online classrooms.
In this episode, Chey and Pav discuss the need for relationship building - to ensure that students are engaged and find meaningful reasons to want to participate in a classroom environment that can feel so isolating at times. It brings students closer to the work, and closer to each other again, when it is so easy to become and remain so distant.
The duo talks about some of the ways that they have been able to lure their students into participating on discussion online, by providing them with some simple prompts that allow them to talk about things they want to discuss. Simple things, like talking about a book they are reading, or they music they are listening to, can be great ways to hook and engage kids to want to be online, and to pick up talking with their friends like they once had.
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Kavita Tanna, Deputy Director of Inspire Citizens, who discusses the Why of learning in schools with students from around the world. In these more challenging times, Kavita talks about how the organization has had to alter their message and their means for disseminating it.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Kavita Tanna, Deputy Director of Inspire Citizens at:
Twitter:
@KavitaTanna
Website: InspireCitizens.org
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav talks about taking care of ourselves, and focusing on making connections with our students before worrying about the content during times of difficulty.
In Episode 29 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about the New Horizons that are emerging with new learning experiences becoming available to students through E-Learning platforms. The team talks about all the different ways that this new experience has been described, from distance ed, to remote learning and e-learning - Chey and Pav feel like the learning that is currently happening with students in this climate is more about crisis management than learning.
The duo goes over several different ways that they are thinking about tackling their new online learning environment - what kinds of work will they offer their students, what will be the expectations from the learning that they do. They discuss what assessment will look like, what evaluation might look like, and what sorts of things teachers should avoid that might cause them undue stress.
Chey and Pav discuss the fact that all teachers lie on a particular spectrum when it comes to their experience with technology, and not everyone is on a level playing field, and therefore students will be in different places with their abilities with online learning. Because of all these factors, it cannot be expected that all teachers and all students will be able to master these new environments for learning readily.
The Dynamic Duo introduces Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, High School Assistant Principal from Massachusetts for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, as she talks about advocating for mental health strategies for student struggling with anxiety and depression.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Christine Ravesi-Weinstein, Author of Anxious at:
Twitter:
@RavesiWeinstein
Website: https://www.ravesiweinstein.com/
"Anxious" is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194821220X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qc.HEbN9G7V15
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group: https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Going beyond tech and the inequalities highlighted with COVID 19 Chey highlights being diligent and focused on finding more inequalities in our teaching spaces. Because they do exist.
In Episode 28 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk about their at-home learning environment for their kids. They discuss what the atmosphere has been like, what they have established as their schedule for the day, and what they predict schedules will be like once the distance ed programs begin with school.
They duo talks about the importance of "Soft Schedules," dedicated time to make and create during the day, and the need for students to have lots of unstructured time. The day cannot be as rigid as it was while we were in school - at home we have to give our children some loose time schedules and frameworks to work around.
There should be lots of time during the day to play, there should be opportunity to learn some life and home skills, and there should be time to read. We want to be able to get quality learning out of our children, but we have to remember the social and emotional factors that affect our kids on a daily basis.
Chey and Pav offer some strategies that can be employed once distance learning begins for them in the home, and how to go about creating a working atmosphere that works for everyone in the household.
The Dynamic Duo introduces Chuck Moss, Principal of Dinwiddie Middle School in Virginia for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, as he talks about building upon school culture in an at-home learning environment.
Remember to Inspire, Don't Require, always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Chuck Moss, Principal at Dinwiddie MIddle School at:
Twitter:
@dcpsmoss
Website:
https://t.co/YvzYVTXYnX?amp=1
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav talks about her breakthrough connection moment with students on the last day of school.
For Episode 27, Chey and Pav go way out of the box to conduct their very first guest Interview on the podcast. And ultimately, it was an incredible guest! Evo Hannan, from the Agents for Agency global movement joined the Dynamic Duo to talk about his upcoming Webinar "Agency Ed Talks" on March 28, 2020 live from Dubai.
Evo outlines some very crucial points during his conversation with Chey and Pav. He starts by talking about the origins of the Agency, and how it evolved over time. He then discusses the loss he experienced from the cancellations of his worldwide tour to deliver his message, and what he needed to do in order to bounce back from that kind of monumental setback.
He wraps up the chat with Chey and Pav by talking about what the future holds for The Agency - and where he will go into the future with his message. Evo's positive and upbeat attitude proves to be quite infections for Chey and Pav as they wrap up their discussion.
Inspire Don't Require
Always be a Humble Servant
Education Never Dies
Information on Evo Hannan
Website: https://www.evohannan.com/
Twitter: @Evo_Hannan
Agents4Agency
**Agency Ed Talks - Live from Dubai
28th March 2020**
SFO - 8AM
HOU - 10AM
NYC - 11AM
LON - 3PM
DXB - 7PM
HKG - 11PM
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 26, Chey and Pav talk about some of the challenges they faced this week when having to prepare for shutting schools down for preventative measures surrounding COVID-19. They discuss some of the Social Emotional learning that is affected when students have a hard time understanding what is going on. Student stress and anxiety can sometimes be too much to bear, and they need a lot of reassurance that all will be fine. As teachers, Chey and Pav talk about their responsibilities in ensuring that students are receiving information, and are are being supported in terms of their Social Emotional learning.
They also discuss many of the ways they have been supporting students before leaving for a long period of time with regards to school work. Chey and Pav talk about several things they did on the last day of school to support students with their learning. From allowing them to borrow books and writing supplies, to providing paint and canvas paper so that they can engage in self-directed activities while off.
The duo also talked about the many equity challenges they face as a school in an underprivileged area with respect to e-learning. As much as they would like to be able to send students home with online work, they are unable to because students would not all have access.
Chey and Pav introduce Vernon Wright for their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest.
They talk about a few online ways to keep in touch with students while away, and provide them with some supplementary work.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Vernon Wright, the Wright Leader from The Zero Apology Zone at:
Twitter:
@theWrightLeader
Website:
zeroapologyzone.com
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav commemorates International Women’s Day with some of her thoughts and feelings about the role of women in teaching.
In Episode 25, Chey and Pav talk about poetry, and the evolution of the strand in their Language Arts programs. Poetry can be an area of the language program that some teachers don't feel comfortable teaching, since it is such a topic of vulnerability. Chey and Pav talk about how they have gone out of their comfort zones to develop a great program for students, and really put in the time and effort to learn the ins and outs, so that they don't feel out of place, and so that they are able to do a great job teaching the unit to their students.
There are many ways that students can use their voice and choice in order to work on and present their poetry. Teachers can use a lot of accommodations for students so that they do not feel nervous or awkward about presenting their poems to the class. They can be presented in many ways, overtly or more privately as well. They can write about so many different things, and in many different styles, and using different mediums, too. The good thing about poetry is that there is no real right or wrong, so we can emphasize that to our students as well.
Pav talks about the concept of Insta-Poetry and the idea that younger generations have connected to poetry because of its quick and visual availability on Instagram and other Social Media platforms. Since it is so easy for people to write short poems and make them instantly available to readers and followers, it is easy to therefore receive instant feedback.
Chey and Pav welcome Melvin & ShaRon Dukes, from the After School Talk Podcast for their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment.
Chey talks about his Poetry Soiree from his classroom before wrapping up the episode.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Melvin & Dr. ShaRon Dukes, from the After School Talk Podcast at:
Twitter:
@DrShaRonDukes
@2DukesUp
Website:
https://t.co/VoFrMLYA4r?amp=1
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 24, Chey and Pav reflect on a popular article that was in circulation this past week titled The 6 Habits of Super Learners. It was a fantastic article highlighting 6 areas to develop if trying to develop or learn a new skill. The duo started the episode by going over the traits, which include: 1. Super learners tend to read a lot, 2. The learning process is a journey, 3. Learners have a growth mindset, 4. They are able to teach others what they know, 5. Effective learners take care of their brain, 6. Learners take breaks, early and often, during their learning.
Pav and Chey proceed to go over a few of the traits that stood out most to them. Pav started by talking about Students being able to teach one another things that they have learned in order to reinforce their learning. Chey followed up with the value of reading as much as possible in order to gain as much knowledge and understanding as possible. Pav continues by discussing Brain health and some of her own experiences with super foods, and Chey wraps up by talking about the importance of rest and sleep for brain health.
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Bradlee W. Skinner, who talks about the importance of the inclusive classroom, particularly with theatre.
Chey and Pav wrap up the episode by talking about a few concepts that they felt could have fit into the article as extensions. Pav brings up the idea of Discourse, and Chey talks about Pacing, with regards to learning.
Article Featured in the episode:
https://medium.com/personal-growth/6-habits-of-super-learners-63d466a254fd
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Bradlee W. Skinner at:
Twitter:
@BradleeWSkinner
Website:
https://t.co/kiSiDPiWc6?amp=1
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
https://twitter.com/TheDriveVoicEd
https://twitter.com/EduNeverDies
Pav Twitter:
@PavWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In Episode 23 of The Staffroom, Chey and Pav revisit the #EducationNeverDies Twitter chat they moderated a few days prior. The chat was centered around Teacher Voice - how to amplify it, why it is meaningful, what areas of the school do teachers feel voice is most meaningful. The chat was highly successful, organized by the @EduNeverDies group of educators, focused on developing a culture of dialogue and conversation amongst all on Twitter.
Chey and Pav found that there were three themes that emerged from the chat. The first one was the notion that Teachers want their voices heard in regards to student advocacy. Chey discussed that he found many teachers felt it was necessary for them to exercise their voices in order to help students get the resources and supports they need in order to succeed. The students needed teachers to advocate and be there for them to be able to thrive.
Pav discussed next that teachers felt they needed their voices heard more so in regards to making changes regarding policy within the school. Teachers felt that there was more of a need to be involved in decision making within the school, and be a part of developing committees, school vision and mission statement, working as a part of staffing committee and developing the scheduling, and so many more areas of the school.
Chey and Pav introduced their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Taylor Armstrong from Alabama, who talks about his "Be The Compass" initiative. Taylor is one of the founding members of the "Education Never Dies" group, along with Chey and Pav, and several other incredible educators.
Pav comes back to discuss some of the ways that teachers can exemplify their voice with their administrators, since many of them might not feel comfortable with the idea of open forums to voice their opinions. They discuss how teachers can model Voice to their students as well before wrapping up.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Taylor Armstrong at:
Twitter:
@TAYLOR_does_IT
Website:
zeroapologyzone.com
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
Pav Twitter:
@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav refers back to a few comments and blog posts from the past week. https://onestepedu.wordpress.com/2020/02/17/wait-time/ https://schmittou.net/2020/02/11/the-tortoise-and-the-hare-does-speed-matter/ http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/32-the-tortoise-and-the-hare
In Episode 22, Chey and Pav talk about Introverted Learners, and how to accommodate for them appropriately in our classrooms. We all have students with varying learning styles in our rooms, and those with Introverted tendencies tend to experience the most strain. The classroom experience is traditionally set up for Extroverted learners. Introverted learners often get left behind in this situation.
Chey and Pav discuss that Introverted learners have their own character traits and shouldn't necessarily be trying to strive for extroverted learning traits - sometimes we as teachers unintentionally push all students to try and fit into this box of being extroverted - that this is the ideal personality for success, but that's not necessarily the case.
The duo talk about some of their experiences, both personal and in the classroom, that have led to them changing up some of their teaching styles and best practices in order to engage in more equitable practice for all kinds of learners in the classroom - starting with the set-up of the physical space, to include more areas in the room to use as reflection zones, so that introverted learners can be comfortable and thrive in their classrooms.
We want to celebrate Introverted learners and how they learn and differentiate our instruction so that even in collaborative settings, they still have the ability to thrive.
The pair introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest, Dr. Cristobal Sandana, administrator from the Austin area in Texas. Links to his twitter and blog are located below.
Chey and Pav talk about their classroom experiences before ending the episode.
Article Featured in the episode:
https://www.wabisabilearning.com/blog/connecting-introverted-students
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Dr. Cristobal Saldana at:
Twitter:
@saldanact
Website - Blog:
https://t.co/IjCgmYXaki?amp=1
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
Pav Twitter:
@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
In this episode, Chey and Pav discuss the idea that there might be too much technology in the classroom for students today, and that the abundance of it is taking away from students being able to engage in true Social Emotional Learning. They are suffering in terms of their communication skills, and not necessarily engaging in true community and culture building because they are constantly hiding behind a screen.
Chey and Pav refer to an article from the New York Post (link provided below), where the author discusses the idea that there is too much tech, and not enough development of social skills. They agree that in some ways, students can become too dependent on the technology in the classroom, but there are many different ways that students can engage with one another with their technology, based on how it is being used.
They introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, Evan Whitehead, who talks about his 3 B's - Balance, Boundaries, Brakes.
They discuss a few of their own anecdotal stories and thoughts about how tech can be used to support SEL, and also how Social Media plays a big impact on students and their mental states.
Article Featured in the episode:
https://nypost.com/2020/01/31/more-tech-is-the-last-thing-our-classrooms-need/?utm_campaign=partnerfeed&utm_medium=syndicated&utm_source=flipboard
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Evan Whitehead at:
Twitter:@EvanWhitehead00
Website:
ahaprocess.com
Chey & Pav on Voice Ed Radio:
https://voiced.ca/project/thestaffroom/
Chey & Pav are part of the ONPodcastMedia group:
https://www.onpodcastmedia.com/
Chey and Pav are a part of the School Rubric team:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
Pav Twitter:@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:@Mrccheney
Chey’s talks about how he uses sticky notes to accommodate almost any task and thus is reminded that we are the greatest assets in our classrooms
In Episode 20 of Season 1, Chey & Pav discuss the benefits of Explicit Teaching Strategies and Problem Based Learning Strategies. They talk about why it is important to understand that it is necessary to use both aspects in order to run a good program in class. Students are not able to fully process the rich tasks until they have enough of their foundational skills covered.
Chey and Pav refer back to an article they read, to which the link is provided below. In the article, the author, Andrew J. Martin talks about how it is possible to teach the basics and attack problem based learning at the same time. Teachers can effectively do this by using Load Reduction instruction.
With this principle, teachers use a very specific method to optimally teach a foundational skill - through lots of guided practice and feedback, until the skill is stored in the long term memory, and thus does not need to be processed each and every time it is utilized in a problem based scenario.
The topic is important as there has been long-standing debate about whether Explicit teaching is more important than the Problem based approach - and so Chey and Pav ensure to stress that both must work in conjunction with one another in to have more effective teaching.
Chey and Pav welcome James Tucker, teacher from Costa Rica, as their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest - and he talks about the exact same topic: the importance of Explicit teaching alongside Problem Based Learning.
Chey and Pav end the episode with some anecdotal stories from their own experience in the classroom.
Inspire, don't Require
Always be a Humble Servant, and
Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: James Tucker at:
Twitter:
@JtuckerJames
https://educationresearchandpractice.blogspot.com/
Article referenced by Chey and Pav in this Episode:
https://phys.org/news/2020-01-kids-problem-solving-boost-back-to-basics.html
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
Pav Twitter:@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:@Mrccheney
Pav talks about some of the links she has made with lessons she has learned from Muay Thai to teaching
In Episode 19, Chey and Pav talk about the benefit of using Textbooks in the classroom. They begin the episode by talking about the different ways that they use textbooks in the classroom. They discuss how teachers have evolved and have moved away from being heavily reliant on them. Technology has helped cause this shift away from using textbooks, but also the stigma and judgement that is attached to using textbooks in the classrooms. Teachers are hesitant to admit that they find value in textbooks because it has become "unsexy" to use them in classroom teaching. However, as Chey and Pav note during this episode, there is much value to be gained from many textbooks. There is a place for textbooks in the classroom, and teachers should feel comfortable with saying they find value in utilizing them to their fullest potential in the classroom. Textbooks are written by very credible authors, and the publishing process is a rigorous one that goes through a deep vetting process, and therefore, the content is generally very well thought out and valid.
Chey and Pav talk about how teaching and learning websites dedicated to particular subject areas, such as math, have become much more commonplace in the school setting. However, issues such as equitable access to technology are big issues in schools. Therefore, it is very important to consider textbooks for foundational work in subject areas, to use to springboard and amplify particular learning tasks, and to gain ideas from when it comes to developing deeper lessons.
For their "3 Enlightened Minutes" Segment, Chey and Pav introduce Melissa Wright, a High School Math teacher from Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Canada. Melissa talks about School Culture and Climate - and making sure that Students and Teachers are getting the best possible learning experience. Her info is provided at the bottom of the details.
Chey and Pav wrap up by talking about some of their text book experiences in the classroom. They always remind their listeners to Inspire, don't Require, to always be a Humble Servant, and Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Melissa Wright at:
Twitter:@sighgushgasp
Website: https://www.melissawright.ca/
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
**Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:**thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ **Twitter:
@StaffPodcast**
In Episode 18 of The Staffroom Podcast with Chey and Pav, the duo talks about Wellness in the classroom program, as well as a school-wide initiative. They start the episode by talking about the importance of paying attention to student wellness, and how impactful it can be to take care of wellness in the classroom. Chey and Pav then spend some time talking about the different ways they help take care of wellness in the classroom. It can be through Meditation, free-writing or journaling, or even puzzles and games, like crosswords, word searches and sudoku math puzzles. They talk about the different ways that students can benefit from rolling starts in the morning, and not the hard-set beginnings to the day, where students need to be in their seats, ready to learn right at the first morning bell. Having a slower start to the day can be beneficial to students, especially when they are coming in to school from stressful home situations.
Chey and Pav talk about some other ways they are able to embed wellness into their daily programming, and also some of the benefits these programs have on their lives. They talk about how much the classroom culture can change when students are given outlets to help them deal with internal and external struggles they may be facing.
For their 3 Enlightened Minutes segment, Chey and Pav welcome Michael Ancona, from Marlboro, New Jersey, teacher and host of The Monarch Experience Podcast - a unique, student-driven podcast. Michael discusses his experience with starting this podcast with his students and how rewarding the whole project has been for him.
Chey and Pav wrap up their episode by talking about the different ways in which their school has incorporated Wellness into its School Improvement Plan, and how it has become a norm that teachers have become comfortable with practicing.
Chey and Pav always finish their episode with a few of their favourite phrases and mottos, including "Inspire, Don't Require," "Always be a Humble Servant," and "Education Never Dies."
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Michael Ancona at:
Anchor:https://anchor.fm/monarchexperience
Twitter:@theMonarchXP
Michael Ancona@TheMancona
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
**Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:**thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast **@MrCCheney
@MrsWander**
In Season 1 Episode 17, Chey and Pav come back from Holiday Hiatus to record their first full-length episode of 2020, with the topic of #OneWord2020, an idea they came across on Twitter not too long ago. In this Episode, Chey and Pav reflect on their One Word, which is "Us." Pav talks about how the journey for the Staffroom began on Twitter about 6 months ago, and concepts like #OneWord2020 were totally new to them. They had only just come across the whole idea a few weeks prior to the new year, and thought it was a wonderful idea, and something they could definitely get involved with. Chey and Pav thought that the word "Us" best encapsulated their partnership from the beginning of their podcasting journey, but also captured the inclusion of their professional learning community on Twitter as well. Going forward, they also want it to include everyone else in the field of education; administration, caretaking staff, office staff, occasional teachers - everyone that is involved in creating the perfect environment, and the ideas and philosophies behind the field of teaching altogether.
Pav talks about using the One Word as a Mantra to meditate on for the year. This is how she presented the concept to her class, and was a way to be able to show her students the way to really be intentional with the word over the course of the year. Chey brings up the fact that the word should be a way to define a person's mindset over the course of the year, and also beyond.
The pair talk about some of the words they came across from other people on Twitter. Pav talks about a word that fellow podcaster, Michael Earnshaw presented in his blog: "Water." Chey talks about a favourite word from our 3 Enlightened Minutes guest Tony Coppola, which was "Punchline."
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment, in which Tony talks about his journey to a new teaching philosophy, and finding the Joy in teaching.
The duo talks about how they incorporated #OneWord2020 in their own classrooms, and gave some examples of some of the great words they came across in their classes.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Tony Coppola at:
Twitter:@MrCoppola
Blog:
mrcoppola.home.blog
Check our Michael Earnshaw's blog post about his #OneWord2020:
Twitter:
@mearnshaw158
Blog:
principal-on-a-skateboard.blogspot.com
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ **Twitter:
@staffpodcast**
Pav talks a little more in depth about her feelings on kindness in the teaching industry.
Chey’s chats about how he wants to embed kindness in everything he does to facilitate rich meaningful conversations and learning.
Reflecting on 4 months of podcasting and tweeting Chey articulates how his Vision has gained a laser focus
In Episode 16, Chey and Pav follow up on their Twitter Edchat #TeachPos by talking about Positive and Authentic Feedback. They start the episode by recapping the chat that happened a few days prior, and discuss a little but about the topic and what they hoped to get out of it. They then go over some of the aspects of Positive and Authentic Feedback that are meaningful to them each in their classrooms, and how the culture of the classroom can be made better by having open dialogue, and working on giving each other real and meaningful feedback. Chey and Pav work through a list of ways that teachers can provide positive and authentic feedback in the classroom, and provide some anecdotal stories to highlight these methods along the way.
The duo introduces their "3 Enlightened Minutes" guest, Dr. Matthew X. Joseph, co-author of the book "Modern Mentor," which talks about the relationship between the mentor and the mentee, and how to have a good relationship that will produce results in the end.
Chey gives some fun and fresh anecdotal stories to cap off the episode, and the pair ends their time by using their usual catchprases, "Inspire, don't Require," "Remember to be a Humble Servant," and "Education Never Dies.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guest: Dr. Matthew X. Joseph at:
Twitter:
@MatthewXJoseph
The book, "Modern Mentor" - purchase here:
https://techinnovation.live/power-of-us/
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
Pav Twitter:
@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Chey and Pav discuss all the things that influence the development of a great School Vision, and how it can be implemented effectively with all the parties involved.
For their 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment, Chey and Pav feature Megan Richardson and Deanna Rice of Toledo, Ohio, as they discuss a great trip for the Young Men and Young Women of Excellence Organization of Toledo. They talk about a trip they have organized for students to go to Guatemala to help in an impoverished area, and also to gain insight about the culture and country they are visiting.
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: Megan Richardson and Deanna Rice here:
Twitter:
Deanna Rice
@Chem_Warrior
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media
Email:
thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast
Pav Twitter:
@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Pav includes some students talking about their best teacher memories in this week's interlude!
In Episode 14 of The Staffroom, Chey and Pav talk about what qualities they look for from the Administration in order to foster a positive school culture. They discuss 5 different qualities that they would like to see in the school leadership team, so that the students get the best possible experience from their day. The first one is Permission to be Vulnerable. Teachers want to know that their principals and vice-principals are okay with teachers making mistakes in the classroom - because mistakes are a signal to show that they have tried something difficult and perhaps outside the box. It’s okay that it may not have gone right, but they made an effort to make a positive change, and potentially build relationship, and that is what is most important. The second is Trust, and allow teachers to have Voice. Teachers are have valuable and valid ideas, and good things come out of allowing teachers to run the show the way that they want to run it. The third thing is relationship building. Teachers appreciate the basic pleasantries - the check-ins are meaningful and always help teachers feel more at ease with their day. Freedom is the fourth item on the list - teachers often have great ideas, but aren’t given the freedom from their administration to act on their ideas. Teachers should be allowed to do some things outside our the mainstream so that students gain rich experiences. Micromanaging is what kills a lot of creativity in classrooms. Number 5 is Vision. Administrators need to have a clear, passionate and student-driven and focused vision. If the admin has a strong vision, teachers will buy in, and they will work for it.
Chey and Pav introduce their 3 Enlightened Minutes guest, The Punk Rock Classroom Podcast. They welcome Michael Earnshaw and Joshua Buckley, the principal and teacher combo with their podcast, that tests the mainstream and brings some Punk into their classroom.
Chey and Pav give some examples from their experiences with many different administrators in the past, how the list works and is put into action.
“Remember to Inspire, don’t Require, and always be a Humble Servant”
You can Check out our 3 Enlightened Minutes Guests: The Punk Rock Classroom Podcast at:
Twitter: @PunkClassrooms
Michael Earnshaw @mearnshaw158
Joshua Buckley @joshRBuckley
Chey and Pav are part of the School Rubric team. Check out their Origin Story in InterACT magazine here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/perspectives/item/105-the-staffroom-podcast-with-chey-and-pav-an-origin-story
They also post weekly articles based on their most recent episodes! Catch those in the Perspectives section of the School Rubric website here:
https://schoolrubric.com/publications/articles/itemlist/user/318-thestaffroompodcast
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast Pav Twitter: @MrsWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
In this Episode of The Staffroom with Chey and Pav, the duo talks about the Person versus the Program, after they observed some very interesting conversations on the same topic on Twitter a few days prior to recording. When changing the culture of a school, based on a need for change, what role plays a more important role? Is it the person leading the charge, or is it the program that is being implemented to garner the wanted change?
Chey and Pav both agree that it’s a complex weave that exists between the person and the program that creates the best kind of change. They talk about “charisma” playing a big role in getting staff to buy in to a particular program. The argument of the individual versus the program is very complex - and the two work hand-in-hand. It’s a complex weave that works together to great the perfect, substantial and sustainable program in the school. You need passionate individuals and also valuable programs to be able to implement drastic change in the school.
If a particular strong leader or administrator leaves the school, the program still needs to be able to survive and thrive. Chey relates his understanding of this concept to the math debate - that is - what is more important - problem based learning or learning basic math skills? He emphasizes that there needs to be both in order to have the right balance of learning, even in math programs.
Chey and Pav introduce Dustin Staats, of Board Gaming with Education for their “3 Enlightened Minutes” segment. Dustin talks about learning through the use of board games in the classroom, or gamification, and how it can help with student engagement and building classroom culture.
The two finish off the episode with the traditional anecdotal story from Chey, and review once more the Important idea that it’s very important for strong leaders to be able to lead the charge with regards to change of school culture, but also, the program needs to be worthy of that change as well.
Thank you for joining Chey and Pav on the Staffroom, and remember to Inspire, Don’t Require, and be a Humble Servant to the students.
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If you’d like to know more about Dustin Staats of Board Gaming for Education, and know more about his Kickstarter campaign, his links are below:
Twitter:
@bge_games
Website:
https://www.boardgamingwitheducation.com/
Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1323948974/worldsxp-gamified-learning-experience-classroom-resource?ref=8su27s
Vulnerability - Episode 12
In Episode 12, Chey and Pav talk about Vulnerability, and what it means for teachers to be more vulnerable in their classrooms. Pav talks about getting out of your comfort zone and making mistakes and not striving for perfection in your learning environment. It’s okay to not always be in complete control of every situation. Chey brings up the fact that we, as educators, need to start getting comfortable with the fact that we can be vulnerable, so that kids are getting the best possible learning environment; a safe and comfortable space to maximize their learning. Teachers need to be able to show their weaknesses, so that students can learn to be more comfortable in the learning space. Chey and Pav both discuss a little bit about how they have both become more vulnerable as teachers since they started their professions in education. They began to become much more understanding about why they do certain things. They used to be far more strict and stern with their programs, because these processes were easy to employ and enforce. Everything was black and white, there was certainly no room for grey!
Chey goes over some of the characteristics of vulnerability - being a risk taker, exposing limits, and not being afraid of failure. Teachers create a safe space for creating classroom culture, and therefore, it is important to employ all three of these characteristics in order to be able to maximize student growth
Pav goes on to discuss an example of how she has overcome her discomfort with student questioning, and has allowed herself to now be more vulnerable so that students are better able to see that she is human, she makes mistakes, and she is willing to work on them in the future in order to make herself better. Everyone becomes more perfectly comfortable in the space, and everyone begins to be okay with their levels of understanding in the room.
The duo talks about bringing passion into the classroom, and not faking authenticity. The authenticity is what impacts the learning the most. When we witness vulnerability, we are better able to ourselves be more vulnerable too.
Chey and Pav introduce Nick Mann, creator of the TeacherFit program, as he speaks about his amazing program in the 3 Enlightened Minutes Segment of the show.
Chey and Pav return to tell a few anecdotal stories about their experiences with vulnerability.
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Awesome People Featured in this Week’s Podcast:
Nick Mann
Twitter:
@TeacherFit19
Website:
www.teacherfit.com
Patrick Walters
Twitter:
@PatrickCWalters
YouTube:
https://bit.ly/2XGfBYQ
Other
champforkids - EdChat
In Episode 11 of the first Season of The Staffroom with Chey and Pav, the dynamic duo talks at length about Technology in the classroom. They discuss the best types of Tech available to students at the school they are at, and what they feel are the best types of technology for them, and also how much they would like to have access to them. The pair discusses the use of Chromebooks and iPads, as well as the use of different web-based programs, namely Google programs. Pav discusses the ways that teachers can infuse Technology into their current programs, with changing assignments year-to-year, and Chey talks about his optimal technological learning environments that he has created in his English program over the years. Chey also discusses the flexibility of learning that he gets through use of the Chromebooks - research becomes easy to supplement good lessons. Pav mentions the SAMR model, and how many reluctant teachers often use technology as a substitute for things they are already doing in their classrooms, just now with Tech. The pair introduce their third guest onto the “3 Enlightened Minutes” segment, Adam Kotowski, or Coach Adam, as he is lovingly known as to his peers and mentees. Adam talks about his “Extraordinary Me” program, a Motivational and Mentorship program based on 3 pillars - Identity, Mission in Life and Beliefs. Chey and Pav talk about some anecdotal references in regards to technology before wrapping up the episode. There’s always something to talk about in the Staff Room!
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast Pav Twitter: @MrsWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney --------------------------------------------------------------- Adam Kotowski Website: www.coachadam34.com Twitter: @coachadam34
In Episode 10, Chey and Pav discuss the optimal Class Size for their middle school class. All teachers want smaller class sizes, but this is not always a realistic expectation. Chey and Pav both agree that a class size of about 25 students is optimal, so long as the special education resources remain within the class. Pav talks about the class size cap that exists in Ontario, and the pitfalls of not carrying that cap over to grades 4 to 8 as well. She discusses that when class sizes exceed a certain number of students, the teacher is not optimally able to reach all students in an effective way. Chey talks about other things that suffer as well. Access to resources is diminished, there isn't enough physical space for the class, money is not always equitably shared and the paperwork that needs to be done for a large class can become highly overwhelming. Chey and Pav welcome their second guest for the 3 Enlightened Minutes segment - Karen Fleming - who speaks about equitable teaching practices and culturally inclusive pedagogy, with the need to reflect her students as much as possible through her classroom resources. The episode wraps up with an anecdotal tale from Chey! As always, there's always lots to talk about in The Staffroom!
Our "3 Enlightened Minutes" Guest:
Karen Fleming, Honored To Teach
Twitter: @honoredtoteach
Blog: honoredtoteach.wordpress.com
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In this episode of The Staffroom with Chey and Pav, the team talks about a topic that usually has many people unenthused - Professional Development. They discuss the different types of traditional, top-down PD and compare them to more effective and independent ways of researching and implementing new theories of pedagogy - and that is Self-directed professional development. They talk about the peaks and downfalls of each form of professional development, and also how they can be made more effective. In this episode, Chey and Pav feature, for the first time, a new segment called "Three Enlightened Minutes" - where they feature an educator they have met along their journey of podcasting. During the segment, educators tell their story - about what their cause, a topic they are passionate about, or perhaps a special project or endeavour they are proud of. In this episode’s “3 Enlightened Minutes” Chey and Pav feature Allison Carmichael, originator of Second2Arrow, and huge promotor of Mental Health strategies for teachers. Chey and Pav also discuss some fun anecdotes of their experiences with different types of Professional Development. To wrap up their episode, they talk about how top-down PD can be made to be more effective and how teachers can find their own passion projects in order to improve their own pedagogy, and what different routes they can take to improve their learning.
Our "Three Enlightened Minutes" Guest:
Allison Carmichael, Second2Arrow
Twitter: @second2arrow
Instagram: @second2arrow
Blog: second2arrow.wordpress.com
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In Episode 8 of The Staffroom, Chey and Pav talk about a very well-known and loved-hated topic: Homework. How much is too much? What is the school board policy on homework? What kinds of homework should teachers be assigning? Should they assign homework on the weekend? Chey and Pav talk about all kinds of different scenarios that affect students in regards to homework, and which ones they tend to use in their classrooms. Chey talks about an episode on Homework of The Monarch Experience, a podcast that incorporates student voice in its episodes. Pav reviews how she tries to create intrinsic value for homework in her students, by talking to them about why they should be doing homework on a daily basis. Both Chey and Pav agree that homework disrupts necessary recharge time in students and they don't actually like to assign homework for students on weekends. They cover a lot of ground, with regards to homework, and bounce their anecdotes off of one another in this insightful episode.
Stay in touch with Chey and Pav Through Email and Social Media Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staffroompodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_staff_room_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StaffPodcast Pav Twitter: @MrsWander Chey Twitter: @Mrccheney
Check out these Podcasts and Articles we talked about in our episode! The Monarch Experience Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-monarch-experience/id1451832396 Edutopia Article https://www.edutopia.org/blog/debunking-homework-myths-ben-johnson
In Episode 7, Chey and Pav talk about two things that mean a lot to them, staying active and fit, and teaching - and how the two things work hand-in-hand with each other. Stemming from coming across the TeacherFit program (see the link at the bottom) on Twitter, Chey and Pav both agreed that this would be an important and meaningful topic for them to discuss, given all the benefits to staying active. Not only do teachers benefit from eating well, exercising, and/or participation in sport, but their students also gain when their teachers are active and healthy. They also talk about all the different ways that teachers can, in fact, be active at school. Pav provides some background information about the TeacherFit program, and they discuss the part 2 episode where they plan to talk to Nick Mann, who heads the program. Chey provides some anecdotal information about how his teaching experience was changed by a sports injury, and how it was hard for him to feel dialed in and geared up for his class. All-in-all, both Chey and Pav had lots to say about the topic!
Contact Information for Individuals we Mentioned in the episode:
TeacherFit
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherFitonline/
Twitter: @TeacherFit19
Jonathan Alsheimer
Next Level Teaching:
Twitter: @mr_Alsheimer
Noah Briton
Website: https://www.noahbriton.com/
Email: noah.swiderski@gmail.com
Twitter: @noahbriton
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thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
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@MrsWander
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@Mrccheney
Chey and Pav talk about the importance of reading aloud, and how to read aloud in the middle school classroom. They both reflect on the starts to their career, and when they began with reading aloud. They talk about the premise of reading aloud and how it is generally something teachers associate with primary students. Pav talks about the book she is currently reading with her class and the dynamics, and how sometimes within middle school - reading aloud sometimes loses its value and place among students. Chey discusses extension to technology and shared experiences with his classroom in regards to reading novels out loud. Pav finds that reading aloud in the class creates a real community building activity. Both Pav and Chey both recognize the positive reactions and positive experiences, filled with enjoyment and connectivity that reading aloud brings to the classroom.
Some of the books that Chey & Pav talk about in the episode:
"Rebound" - by Eric Walters - http://www.ericwalters.net/novels/rebound/
Twitter: @EricRWalters
"The Cheat" - by Amy Goldman Koss - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/288437/the-cheat-by-amy-goldman-koss/
"The Book Thief" - by Markus Zusak - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/196153/the-book-thief-anniversary-edition-by-markus-zusak/9781101934180
"The Giver" - by Lois Lowry - http://www.loislowry.com/index.php?option=com_djcatalog2&view=item&id=17:the-giver&cid=4:the-quartet&Itemid=185
Twitter: @LoisLowryWriter
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@MrsWander
Chey Twitter:
@Mrccheney
Episode 5 of "The Staffroom with Chey & Pav" features discussion about what makes great Classroom Culture. Chey and Pav talk about about the list of 10 items that promote a healthy and positive Classroom Culture by Educational Guru, George Couros. Chey starts by discussing the list - Pav mentions we came across it on Twitter and it had a great impact on both of them - Chey mentions it was key in giving them some validation, in that these are things they were doing already, and so it was nice to know they have been setting up for a healthy classroom setting. They start by discussing greeting students at the door in the morning, and how important that has been for creating a good classroom culture with their classes. Pav gives an anecdotal story about how important the morning greeting has become for her classes. The hosts then go on to talk about making contact with parents early in the year, and also discussing positive phone calls with parents. They discuss decorating the classroom with students assistance and starting the school year with a blank slate. They also talk about tapping into the passions of students, and also utilizing student voice. Chey and Pav give some ideas about what they would include as an 11th item on their list on how to improve Classroom Culture at their school. Join Chey and Pav with their conversation in The Staffroom!
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Reach out to George Couros, and check out his work!
https://twitter.com/gcouros
https://www.instagram.com/gcouros/
https://georgecouros.ca/blog/
In Episode 4, Chey and Pav talk about the importance of Extra Curricular activities within the school. They talk about how it is now about 4 weeks into the school year, and they are both in the mind frame of getting started with extra-curricular sports and clubs to get the students involved. They discuss how these activities can result in important relationship and community building within the school - among the students and among the teachers as well. Pav and Chey talk about their own experiences with extra curricular activities, and how they use their own passions to guide their clubs and activities within the school. They conversely talk about how sometimes their extra-curricular activities can lead to them building strengths in areas that they were previously weaker in. Chey gives some anecdotes about his experiences with Volleyball in the past few years. Pav recollects how she didn't know much about coding when she started the Coding club at school. They both go on to discuss their experiences with how extra-curricular activities have helped with discipline in their classrooms, and how the "Radar Theory" is a real and sometimes dangerous concept within a school community. A fantastic episode for the perfect time of year, go listen to Chey and Pav talk about Extra-Curricular activities today on the "The Staffroom." Inspire, don't Require.
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Chey & Pav talk about their experiences with Twitter within the realm of Education. They discuss the origins of their use with their accounts. Chey outlines how he has used his account with his students, and what he has been able to accomplish in his classroom since he started using Twitter. Pav talks about her beginnings with Twitter, and some cool connections she has made because of using it in her classroom, moreso with older students versus the younger grade 6 students. Pav and Chey both discuss some cool ways to use Twitter to engage students, and then go on to talk about some of the fun ways they find new and innovative ideas. They talk about some of the cool sites that they have come across and have gained a lot of knowledge from, and also a few influencers that they have begun to follow and gain lots of insight from, namely Dr. Brad Johnson. They cover lots of ground with this topic - give it a listen!
Email: thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com
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Twitter Chey: @mrccheney
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Dr. Brad Johnson Twitter - @DrBradJohnson
In Episode 2 of the First Season, Chey and Pav discuss the use of music in the classroom, as a tool for productivity. They talk briefly about how they came across the science and literature to support the use of different forms of music in the classroom, and some of the better genres for getting more out of students. Pav discusses some of her successes and failures with music in her experience, and also how she uses music to get started for the day at work. Chey presents some anecdotes about the types of music he uses in the classroom, and some of his experiences with the middle school students, and he also shares some stories about how using music in the classroom didn't quite go his way. Chey also demonstrates his outstanding vocal range, in an effort to illustrate his points - so be sure to not miss that!
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Articles we've referenced for this episode:
5 types of music that will increase your productivity, according to science
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/5-types-of-music-that-will-increase-your-productivity-according-to-science
Is Background Music a Boost or a Bummer?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/conquering-cyber-overload/201305/is-background-music-boost-or-bummer
In the pilot episode of “The Staffoom,” Chey and Pav introduce themselves and the major themes of the show. They discuss the origins of the show, and their large influencers, namely Jas Takhar and Laura Stewart of the REC Experience Podcast. Chey and Pav also discuss how they prepared for the first day of school, and how they spent their summers getting ready for the new year. They continue by discussing what the upcoming podcast episodes will be about, and what listeners can expect in the coming months. Inspire, Don’t Require! anchor.fm/staffroompodcast thestaffroompodcast@gmail.com Instagram: The_staff_room_podcast Twitter: @StaffPodcast
REC Experience with Jas Takhar & Laura Stewart Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeTC3EpDmLXarqYKNOWyCvA Instagram: REC Experience @jastakhar13 @laurastewartto