Teacher Chatter
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Teacher Chatter is an Australian podcast about teaching and all things education. It's hosted by Laura Linzitto, an Italian born High School teacher, and Rita Wrightson, an Australian born Primary School teacher.Teacher Chatter is interested in getting to know people who make a difference in schools from across the globe, to talk about the highs, the lows, the innovations and the less known side to being an educator in the 21st Century. This podcast is for all teachers - future and present. If you're involved in the classroom in any way, Teacher Chatter has something for you. Visit our website at: http://teacherchatter.com
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Ryan Banta - Teaching is more than just schooling.
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBRyan Banta is a teacher of History and a sporting coach, and the author of Sprinter's Compendium. Ryan starts off his classroom culture by 3 rules: do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time. Ryan knows that teachers genuinely have the opportunity to go in and change people's lives every day, and that teachers are the most underpaid, underappreciated profession based on his educational experience. But that doesn't stop him from loving it, all the same. You can get Ryan's book, ...
Ed Temple - School Choice. How much choice is there?
March 05, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBSchool choice is often dictated by your residential address and bank balance. In an age when there is more choice (in most things) than ever before, why is it so difficult to select a school that will be the right fit for your child? Ed Temple is a firm believer that the 'one size fits all education' is ineffective. Ed is a Maths teacher, and the author of Escape from Uncle Sam's Plantation. Support the show (http://www.scribblechook.com)
Liam Auliciems - Supporting Our New Teachers
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWe’ve all been there. First day, new school, 30 little faces looking at us for guidance and exciting new lessons. If you can honestly say that this didn’t make you a little nervous, I’d say you’re waaay outnumbered by the rest of us. New teachers and prac teachers (or pre-service teachers) can look at Liam Auliciems, founder of Prac-E, for advice, tips and tricks on how to not just survive being a young teacher, but to thrive. Support the show (http://www.scribblechook.com)
Anna Rita Vizzari - Allowing our kids to escape from the norm
February 27, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBAnna Rita Vizzari is an Italian teacher, teacher trainer, and book author. She uses escape boxes in her teaching, making students operate in a different situation from the traditional school setting, and acquiring skills like problem solving, work ethic, design and communication skills, to name a few. Support the show (http://www.scribblechook.com)
Tim Connell - Putting the 'special' into ALL education
February 25, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBTim Connell is a Special Education Consultant and Head of Academic Support in a Sydney High School. He believes that teachers literally shape the tone of society, and that with the right tools and awareness all schools can become really inclusive. Tim's experience and passion for Special Education makes him a leader in his field, and our chat with him is inspiring and incredibly interesting. Support the show (http://www.scribblechook.com)
Jordan Baker – A View On Education From The Outside In
February 20, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB“The more I learn, the more I realize everything is complex and it's not my job to have opinions”. With over 20 years of experience as a journalist, SMH’s educational journalist, Jordan Baker, talks to us about her career highlights and experiences, and has some great advice not only for her younger self but also for her current self. As someone who has met some fascinating and powerful people, we love the fact that she finds ordinary people more interesting than many celebrities. Support...
Majeda Awawdeh - Education is really a powerful weapon to have
February 18, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBUniversity Professor Dr. Majeda Awawdeh's passion for the beauty and elegance of Maths started at a very young age. Founder of Australia’s only research-based learning center, Global Education Academy, she shares some valuable advice with us, on how life-changing education is, especially for young girls. At the time of this publication, Majeda is a finalist in the 2020 Telstra Business Women’s Awards and Global Education Academy is a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Award...
Majeda Awawdeh - Education Is Really A Powerful Weapon To Have
February 18, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBUniversity Professor Dr. Majeda Awawdeh's passion for the beauty and elegance of Maths started at a very young age. Founder of Australia’s only research-based learning center, Global Education Academy, she shares some valuable advice with us, on how life-changing education is, especially for young girls. At the time of this publication, Majeda is a finalist in the 2020 Telstra Business Women’s Awards and Global Education Academy is a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Award...
Brett Salakas - Poetry, AR, AV, edTech, dinosaurs, the Hulk...A man of many passions!
February 16, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBAt 6 foot 4, Brett Salakas might look a little intimidating, but a more passionate, self aware and compassionate man, you'll never meet. And yes, The Hulk has superhero qualities that he looks up to, and it makes sense. It's his belief of looking out for the little guy, the courage to step up for what he believes in, and sharing his ideas and wanting to help educators reach new highs, that makes him the real super hero here. Brett's passion for poetry, for sharing of ideas, for technology an...
Andrea Rizzi - Lover Of Learning Languages
February 13, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBLearning languages has never been as simple or as accessible as it is now. With the aid of technology in our classrooms, what once may have been near impossible for some, is now attainable. Today's podcast is with Andrea Rizzi, Associate Professor in Italian Studies at Melbourne University. Andrea is Italian-Australian, he believes that speaking more than one language is an amazing superpower, and is currently learning the Aboriginal Gupapuyngu language! Support the show (http://www.scrib...
Andrea Rizzi - Lover of Learning Languages
February 13, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBLearning languages has never been as simple or as accessible as it is now. With the aid of technology in our classrooms, what once may have been near impossible for some, is now attainable. Today's podcast is with Andrea Rizzi, Associate Professor in Italian Studies at Melbourne University. Andrea is Italian-Australian, he believes that speaking more than one language is an amazing superpower, and is currently learning the Aboriginal Gupapuyngu language! Support the show (http://www.edqui...
Susan McLean - Cyber Safety. It's importance cannot be over valued.
February 10, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWith an extensive and remarkable background in the Victorian Police Force, Susan McLean continues her passion for keeping our communities safe, through educating our students and teachers about Cyber Safety. Susan has trained in the USA with the FBI and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force team and has established the Victoria Police Cyber Safety Project. Cyber safety is not a matter to be taken lightly, nor to be glossed over, and with the number of digital technologies our stud...
Susan McLean - Cyber Safety. Its Importance Cannot Be Over Valued
February 10, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWith an extensive and remarkable background in the Victorian Police Force, Susan McLean continues her passion for keeping our communities safe, through educating our students and teachers about Cyber Safety. Susan has trained in the USA with the FBI and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force team and has established the Victoria Police Cyber Safety Project. Cyber safety is not a matter to be taken lightly, nor to be glossed over, and with the number of digital technologies our stud...
Susan McLean - Cyber Safety. Its importance cannot be over valued.
February 10, 2020 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWith an extensive and remarkable background in the Victorian Police Force, Susan McLean continues her passion for keeping our communities safe, through educating our students and teachers about Cyber Safety. Susan has trained in the USA with the FBI and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force team and has established the Victoria Police Cyber Safety Project. Cyber safety is not a matter to be taken lightly, nor to be glossed over, and with the number of digital technologies our stud...
Sam Fecich – Bringing Her Magic To New Teachers
February 06, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBteacherchatter.com When you start a career in teaching, you’re signing up to enrich, influence and improve the lives of those around you. Sounds pretty daunting, doesn’t it?! It’s a big job, and when done well, is an amazing opportunity to empower young people and help them in more ways than you could possibly know. Sam Fecich is all about helping young teachers to achieve great things, and today she reaches out to Teacher Chatter to tell us and teachers around the globe, how she can help n...
Sam Fecich – Bringing her magic to new teachers.
February 06, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBteacherchatter.com When you start a career in teaching, you’re signing up to enrich, influence and improve the lives of those around you. Sounds pretty daunting, doesn’t it?! It’s a big job, and when done well, is an amazing opportunity to empower young people and help them in more ways than you could possibly know. Sam Fecich is all about helping young teachers to achieve great things, and today she reaches out to Teacher Chatter to tell us and teachers around the globe, how she can help n...
Marc Mero - Show Me Your Friends, I'll Show You Your Future
February 04, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen you listen to today’s podcast with our guest Marc Mero, be prepared to be deeply moved. Marc is a former WWI IC Wrestling Champ, and these days his arena has changed. He now helps kids and teens who are wrestling with themselves, with the world they live in and with the people, the pressures and the struggles around them. Marc genuinely and passionately wants to help our young people not only survive, but thrive, and uses his own imperfections and personal battles to help them realise t...
Marc Mero - Show me your friends, I'll show you your future.
February 04, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen you listen to today’s podcast with our guest Marc Mero, be prepared to be deeply moved. Marc is a former WWI IC Wrestling Champ, and these days his arena has changed. He now helps kids and teens who are wrestling with themselves, with the world they live in and with the people, the pressures and the struggles around them. Marc genuinely and passionately wants to help our young people not only survive, but thrive, and uses his own imperfections and personal battles to help them realise t...
Katie Kinder - Love. A small word with a huge impact on classroom management
January 29, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBteacherchatter.com Katie Kinder works in a pretty tough middle school in Oklahoma City, USA. She has some real behavior issues to deal with, and deal with them she does! What gets her through the tough times and her kids’ bad behavior? She says it’s all to do with a little 4 letter word – LOVE. If you’re stuck on ways to get your class to improve their classroom behavior, Katie’s podcast is one to listen to. Support the show (http://www.edquire.com)
Katie Kinder - Love. A Small Word With A Huge Impact On Classroom Management
January 29, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBteacherchatter.com Katie Kinder works in a pretty tough middle school in Oklahoma City, USA. She has some real behavior issues to deal with, and deal with them she does! What gets her through the tough times and her kids’ bad behavior? She says it’s all to do with a little 4 letter word – LOVE. If you’re stuck on ways to get your class to improve their classroom behavior, Katie’s podcast is one to listen to. Support the show (http://www.scribblechook.com)
Love. A small word with a huge impact on classroom management
January 29, 2020 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBteacherchatter.com Katie Kinder works in a pretty tough middle school in Oklahoma City, USA. She has some real behavior issues to deal with, and deal with them she does! What gets her through the tough times and her kids’ bad behavior? She says it’s all to do with a little 4 letter word – LOVE. If you’re stuck on ways to get your class to improve their classroom behavior, Katie’s podcast is one to listen to. Support the show (http://www.edquire.com)
Paul Stevenson - Tourette Syndrome – it’s more common that we think.
January 27, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBWe often think of Tourette’s as a rare syndrome, but did you know that 1 in 100 students across Britain are diagnosed with it? While the media often portrays it as comedic, with lots of inappropriate swearing and acting out, Paul Stevenson explains it in much more detail. As someone who only realized he has this syndrome at the age of 46, Paul’s story and his mission is compelling, heartwarming, and downright inspirational. Support the show (http://www.edquire.com)
Paul Stevenson - Tourette Syndrome – it’s more common than we think.
January 27, 2020 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBteacherchatter.com We often think of Tourette’s as a rare syndrome, but did you know that 1 in 100 students across Britain are diagnosed with it? While the media often portrays it as comedic, with lots of inappropriate swearing and acting out, Paul Stevenson explains it in much more detail. As someone who only realized he has this syndrome at the age of 46, Paul’s story and his mission is compelling, heartwarming, and downright inspirational. Support the show (http://www.scribblechook.com)
Allan Dougan - A School By Any Other Name Is Still A School, Isn't It?
January 20, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBteacherchatter.com Allan Dougan is a man of many talents, and teaching Mathematics is not only his talent, but his passion. Born and raised in Scotland, Allan made the epic move to Sydney, Australia about 10 years ago and has since spread his love of Maths to Aussie students. But if you think that the temperature and climate is the only difference between these two countries, you are mistaken! Allan’s experience in both the classroom and in school leadership positions here and abroad gives...
Allan Dougan - A school by any other name is still a school, isn't it?
January 20, 2020 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBteacherchatter.com Allan Dougan is a man of many talents, and teaching Mathematics is not only his talent, but his passion. Born and raised in Scotland, Allan made the epic move to Sydney, Australia about 10 years ago and has since spread his love of Maths to Aussie students. But if you think that the temperature and climate is the only difference between these two countries, you are mistaken! Allan’s experience in both the classroom and in school leadership positions here and abroad gives...