Jacob Kohut chats with us about being an elementary and middle school music instructor, a member of the DC national guard and a future professional musician. Jacob’s Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Classroom Books: Bach, Beethoven and The Boys by David Barber What’s A Good YouTube Channel, Podcast or Website for Educators? The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz (Podcast) Daily, Weekly, or … Read More
EP79: Learning Skills – Competence or Compliance?
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 … Read More
BONUS: Amplify & Inspire featuring Holly Stuart
In this Amplify & Inspire episode of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav talk to Teach Better Ambassador 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 … Read More
EP78: Covid-19: One Year Later…
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 … Read More
EP77: What Can We Learn From Imposter Syndrome?
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 … Read More
