The Teacher Hotline
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Ep 1. What Makes a Great Teacher from a Students Perspective? Ft. Meredith Brown & Cole McAleese
The Teacher Hotline
04/09/21 • 37 min
On our first episode, we have Meredith Brown and Cole McAleese. They are both former Accounting students of mine, and are now completing their second year at Queens University, studying in the Commerce program.
In this episode, Cole and Meredith discuss what makes a great teacher? Are there universal traits between good teachers? Does a good elementary, high school, and university teacher have similar qualities? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Ep 44. How Can We Improve Student Digital Literacy? Ft. Rachelle Dene Poth
The Teacher Hotline
08/08/22 • 39 min
Laptops, cell phones, social media, apps, didn't exists for many of us when we were in school. As teachers, many of us are still learning how to use all this new technology ourselves. As Spiderman Uncle Ben said..."with great power, comes great responsibility" . We need to make sure we educate our students in using all these amazing tools responsibly and for good in their education. How do we do that though?
Today I bring in Rachelle Dene Poth, an educator, consultant, attorney and keynote speaker! Rachelle is a Spanish and Technology teacher from Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Rachelle has a clear love for learning; she has earned her Juris Doctorate Degree, a Masters in Instructional Technology, and currently pursuing a doctorate in instructional technology. She is also the author for seven books, and also the host of her own podcast called ThriveinEdu which you can find on all streaming platforms.
On this episode, we chat about:
- What does being digitally literate mean?
- What does digital literacy look like in the classroom?
- Can all this technology cause more harm than good for students?
- How can schools put an end to cyber bullying?
- Will the metaverse be a part of schools in the future?
and so much more! Check it out!
Twitter - @Rdene915
LinkedIn - Rachelle Dene Poth
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Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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Ep 24. Part 1: How Can We Stop Grade Inflation? Ft. Fraser Grant
The Teacher Hotline
09/13/21 • 31 min
Is an 80% average in 2021 worth the same as an 80% average back in 1990?
I love teaching grade 12's....except when January comes around and university marks starts to get uploaded to universities.
Grades are such a sensitive subject now. Programs are becoming more competitive, expectations are higher, and more students are applying than ever before. As a result, we have seen grades being inflated over the year. The question is, why is this happening? How did this happen? Is this sustainable?
Today I bring in my new boss, AKA new Head of School and Deputy Principal of Appleby College, Mr. Fraser Grant. Mr. Grant has been working at Appleby College for 27 years and counting. Over the years, he served primarily as an Economics Teacher but also served in various leadership roles such as the Senior School Director, Assistant House Director, and was as the schools Assistant Head of Academic for the last 12 years. Fraser has his M.Ed from Brock University and Masters in Economics from McMaster. But the true beauty of this story is Fraser also was a former student at Appleby College back in the good old days and was part of the 1987 graduating class and has now climbed his way to the top as our new Head of School. So in the words of Drake, Mr. Grant indeed did start from the bottom and now he is here!
Today we talk about:
- Has he seen grade inflation at our school, Appleby College during his tenure?
- What is causing grades to be inflated in Canada?
- With grades creeping up, can this be a good thing if looked through a different lens?
- How can we equally compare grades and credits when they are clearly not equal across schools?
- Waterloo Engineering introduced a concept called an "Adjustment Factor" to students grades depending on which school they came from. Some schools are notorious for giving out higher grades. Is this the way to fix grade inflation?
Plus much more! This is part one of a two part conversation. You won't want to miss it!
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10/18/21 • 29 min
Is choking in sports a real thing? Can athletes burn out? Do athletes face performance anxiety? If you are a coach and you've seen these affect your players, how can we help them? Many coaches do not have training in sports psychology, and find it difficult to help our athletes face their mental challenges. So what can coaches do?
Today I bring on my colleague and office mate Sean Poitras! Sean is a Social Science teacher at Appleby College and coaches the Varsity Boys Hockey team and Soccer team. Sean has dedicated his life and career to the study of psychology. He received his Bachelors degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology at Laurentian University and went on to receive his Masters of Education in Athletic Counselling Psychology from Springfield College. He also served as an adjunct professor at Sheridan College various psychology courses, and worked as a consultant for several firms as a sports psychologist. He was also a previous owners of his own private practice called Focus North Performance a sports psychology consulting firm.
Today I chat with Sean about:
- What does a sports psychologist do? What value can they bring to a team?
- Performance Anxiety/"Choking": What does the research say? How can athletes overcome this? How can coaches help our athletes?
- Mindfulness: How can coaches incorporate mindfulness into their practices? What are the benefits of mindfulness?
This is a two part episode! Next week we talk about the mental toll rehab takes on athletes, and discuss. the importance of team dynamics. What does research say about game performance versus team cohesion? Plus much more!
LinkedIn: Sean Poitras
Instagram: FocusnPerform
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Ep 50. What is it Like to Teach in the US? Ft. Melody McAllister
The Teacher Hotline
11/28/22 • 50 min
Episode 50 🎉
I can't believe we are at the half century mark! It's wild this podcast is still going!
To celebrate this milestone, I chat with Melody McAllister, Event & Community Marketing Specialist at none other....Spaces! Our proud sponsors!
Melody worked as an elementary teacher for about 14 years in Garland Texas. She was recipient of the Garland NAACP Educator of the Year Award and author of a book called I’m Sorry Story, a children's book about taking responsibility for mistakes and making sincere apologies
On this episode, we take a deep dive into what it's like to teach in the United States. I ask her about:
- Differences in Canadian vs U.S Education (ie. Curriculum, Unionization, Training, Job Market etc)
- Safety in the Classroom - Is every teacher afraid of the gun laws in America?
- Compensation - How much do teachers get paid?
and so much more! This was an intense conversation and I loved it. You'll love Melody's energy.
Go check it out!
SPONSOR: SPACES
Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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Ep 49. Can Comedy Get Me in Trouble as a Teacher? Ft. Ronen Geisler
The Teacher Hotline
11/14/22 • 30 min
Six years ago, I took a Stand Up Comedy class at Second City.
Six years later, I somehow still have a job as a teacher! Hallelujah! 🙌
To give back, I started a stand up comedy co-curricular for teenagers at our school. It's been running for four years, and we begin the course tomorrow! So what better way to have a teacher/comedian on the podcast this week?!
This week I have Ronen Geisler, a teacher and comedian! Inside the classroom Ronen has been a teacher for 15 years and teaches high school English and ESL to adult newcomers and refugees. Ronen received his B.Ed from Lakehead University.
Outside the classroom, Ronen is a stand up comedian in Toronto and also host the popular Learn English Funcast podcast where he teaches English learners around the world how to learn English through jokes. Ronen is also the founder of the Jewish Comedy Festival and Cannabis Comedy Festival. He's an absolute killer comedian and I'm excited to have him on the show today.
On todays episode, I ask Ronen:
🎤 What are his goals and aspirations as a comedian?
🎤 Is it difficult being a teacher and a comedian? How do you balance live both lives?
🎤 Are there any topics that are too taboo to talk about on stage as a teacher?
🎤 Does he tell his students, colleagues, and administrator he's a comedian?
This was a fun episode! Two comedians talking about teaching! It's an entertaining one!
Links:
Website - https://ronengeisler.com/
Instagram - @ronen__
SPONSOR: SPACES
Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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Ep 47. What Does the Future of Education Look Like? Ft. Steve Brown
The Teacher Hotline
09/26/22 • 49 min
Today we have Steve Brown, CEO of Nelson Publishing in to chat with The Teacher Hotline. Steve has been in this role for almost 6 years. His career spans a diverse mix of industry and technology experience from multi-media entertainment, logistics services, automotive, and now to learning solutions. Since joining NELSON in September 2016, Steve has transformed the vision 107 year old company. He has reframed the organization's digital competency by instituting a technology department comprised of some the world's best and brightest talent based in Silicon Beach California.
On this episode we chat about:
- Will physical textbooks eventually have no place in the classroom?
- Are tablets/laptops the future of classrooms?
- Is hybrid learning here to stay? What about hybrid work force?
- Does the Metaverse and VR learning have any practical use in the classroom?
- How can EDWIN assist in student learning?
plus much more! Check us out, and don't forget to share this episode and give us a review and rating on Apple Podcast!
Let the grind begin! 📚
Social Media
Twitter - @NelsonSteveB
SPONSOR: SPACES
Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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Ep 43. How Does Home Education Work? Ft. Chanucy Childs
The Teacher Hotline
07/25/22 • 37 min
It's summer! The kids are on holidays, and teachers are living their best life!
But imagine if your kids did not go back to school....they were home schooled. What would that look like? How would that work?! Would it be pandemic learning all over again?
If you're a parent or teacher and interested in home schooling, you might want to check out this episode. Today I chat with Chauncy Childs, co- founders of OWL Home Education Network. Chanucy has been a home educator for 25 years and home educated six of her oldest children. Chanucy and her business partner created OWL Home Education network because they believe that the public education system does not fit the needs of all students and families, and wanted to provide an alternative solutions to families.
In this episode, we talk about:
📚 Will students get the proper socialization they need to develop?
📚 What qualifications do you need to become a home school teacher?
📚 What does a typical day look like for students and teachers?
📚 How does grading work for home schooled students?
📚 Is home schooling for everyone?
Come check it out! Leave us a review on Apple Podcast!
Website: Owl Home Education Network
SPONSOR: SPACES
Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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Ep 42. What Does Retirement Look Like for Teachers? Ft. Jim Connolly
The Teacher Hotline
07/11/22 • 35 min
Teachers, are you excited for retirement?!
After the last two years, I think some of us are considering it a lot sooner than we initially planned! I'm only 10 years into the job, so I'm still a young buck! But it's never too soon to start thinking about retirement.
Today I bring in Jim Connolly, a retired elementary school teacher from the Simcoe County District School Board. Jim was a teacher for 28 years before he hung up the cleats. Jim has now been retired for 9 years now! In retirement, he spends majority of his time as a professional wrestling referee for organizations such as 365 Pro Wrestling and No Ring North. Jim received his bachelors of education from the OISE at the University of Toronto.
On this episode, I ask Jim about:
- When did he start thinking about retirement?
- Was it a challenge to transition into retirement life?
- How did retirement impact his marriage with his wife?
- Is the Ontario Teacher Pension Plan enough to live a comfortable lifestyle?
- What's one thing he wish he knew about retirement before entering this stage of his life?
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TikTok - @eddyoldschool123
SPONSOR: SPACES
Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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Ep 52. What Does HR Look for in a Job Application & Interview? Ft. Majella Hillsdon
The Teacher Hotline
02/06/23 • 41 min
Ever wonder what the heck the folks in HR are looking for before submitting your resume? How can school boards possibly sift through all those resumes and pick the right candidate? Oh and once you get an interview, now you need to prep for that gauntlet!
On todays episode, I hope to peek behind the curtain and help with the job application process. Today I chat with Majella Hillsdon, our Chief People Officer at Appleby College. Majella has been at Appleby for 17 years.
In this episode we talk about:
- Resume - What makes a strong resume? Do buzzwords matter? Does experience matter?
- Cover Letters - What are they? Are they a nice to have or need to have in an application?
- Interviews - What do interviewers look for in an applicant? What are common questions? How can candidates be successful in these interviews?
- Social Media - Is HR trolling our social media pages?!
Check us out! You're going to want to hear what she has to say!
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SPONSOR: SPACES
Spaces is a new platform backed by 15+ years of educator feedback, designed to document the process and progress behind Student learning in your classroom. Join the Spaces community to connect with educators across North America, gain access to free teacher-created resources, help educators who are just starting out in their journey and learn new things from teachers who have been there before. Visit community.spacesedu.com today to join."
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Teacher Hotline have?
The Teacher Hotline currently has 75 episodes available.
What topics does The Teacher Hotline cover?
The podcast is about Questions, Teaching, How To, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Teacher.
What is the most popular episode on The Teacher Hotline?
The episode title 'Ep 50. What is it Like to Teach in the US? Ft. Melody McAllister' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Teacher Hotline?
The average episode length on The Teacher Hotline is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Teacher Hotline released?
Episodes of The Teacher Hotline are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Teacher Hotline?
The first episode of The Teacher Hotline was released on Mar 29, 2021.
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