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My Worst Student Ever as a Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teachers Lounge - July 16, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Ever had a day so rough it became memorable for all the wrong reasons? Join me, Greg Collins, as I break my summer hiatus to revisit the chaos of my worst day as a substitute teacher, inspired by the response to my February 6th episode.

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Substitute Teachers Need Instagram - Badly!

Substitute Teachers Lounge - July 02, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever thought Instagram could be your secret weapon in the classroom? Learn how this social media platform can transform your role as a substitute teacher, helping you earn the respect and admiration of your students. From my personal journey of building an engag...

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Students Mya and Reese Talk Changes in Learning/Substitute Teachers; & Best Instagram Reel Ever!

Substitute Teachers Lounge - June 04, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how the role of a substitute teacher is perceived through the eyes of today's high schoolers? Join me as I sit with Mya and Reese, two sophomores with plenty to say about the post-pandemic shifts in their academic world. They'll take you behind the scenes o...

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Mercy Dogs of World War I

History Detective - May 30, 2024 18:00 - 9 minutes
Meet the amazing Mercy Dogs who served in WWI. Click to join my mailing list Teachers Pay Teachers Store Grab a copy of History, Her Story, Our Story from Amazon!   If you would like to support the podcast, you and Buy Me a Coffee Write a review on Podchaser, Apple or Spotify. The History...

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New Episode: The Tragic Death of Critical Thinking

Overthrowing Education - May 20, 2024 03:01 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
This is the first totally new episode in about 10 months. What could get me to put aside my other work to make sure this episode gets out? Only something as important as the death of critical thinking in our education system and how it has especially played out this school year of 2023-24 would ...

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Bissette W

Extracurricular - May 15, 2024 18:53 - 1 hour
Today I had a chance to sit down with Bissette, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. Bissette was one of the very first guests on this Podcast. I sat down with her back in 2019 when she was in 8th grade, and it was so much fun to catch up with Bissette. We talk about school, dual enrollment, her de...

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Top Five Disciplinary Issues of the Substitute Teacher Year

Substitute Teachers Lounge - May 14, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. As the school bells chime for the final time this academic year, I'm pausing to reflect on a rollercoaster ride of triumphs and trials from the substitute teacher's perspective. Wrapping up before our well-earned summer hiatus, I'm bringing you a candid ranking of the fi...

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The More “Unusual” Substitute Teacher Tricks

Substitute Teachers Lounge - May 07, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Remember the last time the classroom Wi-Fi went out, leaving you in a tech-free panic? I've been there, and in this episode, I'm sharing the teacher-tested tactics that saved the day. We're talking no-fail strategies for substitute teachers to keep the learning engine ru...

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Surviving the Day When WiFi Goes Down

Substitute Teachers Lounge - May 07, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Remember the last time the classroom Wi-Fi went out, leaving you in a tech-free panic? I've been there, and in this episode, I'm sharing the teacher-tested tactics that saved the day. We're talking no-fail strategies for substitute teachers to keep the learning engine running, even when digital ...

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Madam Mosquito WWII: Interview with Dr Nat Fong

History Detective - May 02, 2024 18:00 - 19 minutes
Madam Mosquito, what a fabulous name. In this interview with Dr Nat Fong, she explains the origins of this amazing Chinese freedom fighter from World War II, from her humble beginnings in a Chinese village to star of several war time comic books. Not to mention almost having a movie made of her ...

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Unlocking Success Through the Power of Listening: A Dialogue with Christine Miles

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 30, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the impact of truly listening, not just hearing, on your life and the lives of others? Today's conversation with Christine Miles, author of "What Is it Costing You Not To Listen?", promises to unravel the often-overlooked power of listening in sh...

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The Power of Listening: A Dialogue with author Christine Miles

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 30, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Have you ever considered the impact of truly listening, not just hearing, on your life and the lives of others? Today's conversation with Christine Miles, author of "What Is it Costing You Not To Listen?", promises to unravel the often-overlooked power of listening in shaping education and perso...

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Weathering the Storm of Student Discipline for Substitute Teachers

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 23, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a classroom, attempting to navigate the stormy seas of student behavior? I'm Greg Collins, and in this candid conversation, I'll open up about my own journey through the challenges that every substitute teacher faces. From un...

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Russell S

Extracurricular - April 18, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes
Today I had a chance to sit down with Russell, a 12th-grade student here at GOC. We discuss Russell’s awesome 1995 Volvo Green 940 and our dream cars. We talk about our shared musical interests - playing, listening, singing - all of it. We discuss performing and singing and Russell’s interest in...

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ShiftEd Podcast #30: In Conversation with Peter Skillen

LEARN Podcasts - April 16, 2024 15:51 - 41 minutes
The conversation explores Peter's path from educator to technology integration leader. He details his early teaching experiences, his passion for computers, and his introduction of Logo programming to students in the 1980s. Peter emphasizes the importance of play in learning, highlighting "tinker...

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Navigating the High School Homestretch

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. As we count down the days to summer, the importance of communication and planning cannot be overstated. I'll guide you through the do's and don'ts of securing our future roles as substitute teachers, alongside the pragmatic steps to ensure we're top of the list for the c...

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Substitute Teacher Last School Month Stuff

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
As we count down the days to summer, the importance of communication and planning cannot be overstated. I'll guide you through the do's and don'ts of securing our future roles as substitute teachers, alongside the pragmatic steps to ensure we're top of the list for the coming academic year. But ...

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Women of World War I

History Detective - April 11, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes
There were so many women involved in World War I, both on the Front Lines and on the home front. Matron Adelaide Maud Kellett was on the hospital ship at Gallipoli and later ran a hospital for soldiers who had lost limbs. In this episode Kelly Chase reads out the words of Adelaide herself in thi...

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Valentina F

Extracurricular - April 11, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes
Today I had a chance to sit down with Valentina, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I’ve been able to see Valentina perform at the GOC Talent Show several times - she’s very very talented. We talk about the talent show and dance - she explains what it’s like to be a company and participate in re...

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Anyse P and Sienna P

Extracurricular - April 10, 2024 13:29 - 1 hour
Today I had a chance to sit down with not one, but two of my favorite students here at GOC - Anyse and Sienna. Anyse and Sienna have each been on the podcast in the past, but today they teamed up for a group conversation about The Nest News, GOC’s student-led news program. You get a behind the s...

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No More Mr Nice Guy for This Substitute Teacher

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 09, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. The landscape of teaching is one of constant evolution, and nowhere is this more evident than in my own experiences as a substitute teacher. My journey through the educational system has led me to a crossroads: to maintain an approachable, friendly persona, or to adopt a...

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Exchange Student Romy Shares Her Thoughts about Schools and Teachers

Substitute Teachers Lounge - April 02, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder what an exchange student thinks about their time in American high schools compared to their education back home? Grab your earbuds and join me, Greg Collins, as I sit down with Romy, a vibrant German exchange student who's navigating the halls of high school ...

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Texts in the Classroom During Class!

Substitute Teachers Lounge - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Navigating the controversial arena of smartphones in academic settings, we dissect the myriad teacher responses to these pocket-sized disruptors. Can texting and tweets find harmony with the age-old mission of education? I argue that the answer isn't as straightforward as a blanket ban. By explo...

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The Impact of Social Media and Smartphone Distractions on Academic Focus

Substitute Teachers Lounge - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Navigating the controversial arena of smartphones in academic settings, we dissect the myriad teacher responses to these pocket-sized disruptors. Can texting and tweets find harmony with the age-old mission of education? I argue that the answer isn't as straightforward as a blanket ban. By explo...

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The Impact of Smartphone Distractions on Academic Focus

Substitute Teachers Lounge - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Navigating the controversial arena of smartphones in academic settings, we dissect the myriad teacher responses to these pocket-sized disruptors. Can texting and tweets find harmony with the age-old mission of education? I argue that the answer isn't as straightforward a...

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ShiftEd Podcast #29: In Conversation with George Couros

LEARN Podcasts - March 21, 2024 17:37 - 25 minutes
Welcome back to the ShiftED Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of education through insightful conversations and innovative ideas. Today, we delve into the captivating mindset of George Couros, an educator, author, and advocate for change in the field of education. George Couros i...

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Rational Choices in the Heat of Emotion: Substitute Teaching and Social Media

Substitute Teachers Lounge - March 19, 2024 07:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself caught between the heart and the head when making a decision? This episode wanders through the labyrinth of emotional versus rational choices, particularly in the often unpredictable realm of substitute teaching and the wild west of online social spac...

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James S

Extracurricular - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes
Today I had a chance to sit down with James, a 4th grade student here at GOC. We dive deep into Pokémon. We discuss the origins of Pokémon, games, card collecting, and movies. James shares his Pokémon notebook and we discuss his own drawings and creations. We discuss James' YouTube favorites and...

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ShiftEd Podcast #28: In Conversation with Nick Maturo of ELAN

LEARN Podcasts - March 14, 2024 13:01 - 24 minutes
Nick Maturo, interim CEO of ELAN, the English Language Artists Network, joined Chris Colley, consultant from LEARN and RÉCIT Provincial Service for the Anglophone, for a wonderful conversation about their steadfast commitment to fostering linguistic and cultural diversity through the medium of En...

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Audrey W

Extracurricular - March 13, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes
Today I had a chance to sit down with Audrey, an 11th-grade student here at GOC. I've known Audrey for a long time, so it was a pleasure to be able to sit and talk with her about her hobbies and interests. We start by talking about running - a favorite hobby of mine and Audrey. She tells me all ...