Musings from a Corner Classroom
An Education podcast
Musings from a Corner Classroom
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Episodes of Musings from a Corner Classroom
Mark All
This episode features my colleagues Alan Hoffmann and Patrick Chang as they discuss their own teaching experiences during the past five months sharing both successes and challenges.
In this first episode of the new year, Chris explores the concept of student production as key to student engagement. After taking courses through Adobe Education in which creativity was an underlining theme the focus on having students produce
This episode I continue with the theme of remote learning. Long-time colleague Greg Dennis is my guest as he details the challenges and successes of the online instructional experience.
In this episode I talk to colleague April Salas about the challenges of remote learning, finding positives amongst the stress, and how instruction may change when the pandemic is over.
Teaching during the elections is always a challenge as a teacher tries to remain unbiased as possible and at the same time present factually accurate material. This past week was no different. However, Chris' students took the reins as election
As distance learning continues experimentation with different types of lessons are in the forefront as the ongoing challenge of student engagement moves forward. Listen as Chris discusses what has worked over the past week. Also the issue of g
Join me as I take a look at the ongoing challenges of remote learning. The theme of mental and emotional exhaustion has become prevalent among teachers providing distance learning and I am no exception. Also the daily grind of preparing lesson
Join Chris as he discusses the challenges of distance learning while exploring what has worked. Scaling down expectations, tapping into the amazing teachers who post work on Twitter, and taking time to talk to students individually have been su
Join in as I explore the challenges of remote teaching and learning during the first three weeks of instruction. We will explore the issue of connectivity, managing a Zoom classroom, instructional paradigm shifts and ideas for engaged learning.
This episode will be devoted to assessing how distance learning is going. Primarily I will be looking at the issue of student work and how much is too much and what is relevant work. Also I will read excerpts from student journals as well as ta
Today I talk with Michael Covey, colleague and ELA teacher at Mendez and with Jose a student of whom we have in common about the similarities between the Anne Frank play and students staying at home. In addition we talk about Harriet Jacobs, th
Faced with the dilemma of doing virtual teaching for the long term what are the key questions to consider when planning instruction for students who are shut in most of the day? What should be graded? How long should the lesson be? How many ti
Many teachers are now relegated to teaching remotely at home. I review my first two days along with students insights of what it is like to be shelter-in-place.
After presenting at OCCUE Chris talks about the actual implementation of Google Slides as a slide deck and for annotating pictures. Also there are a few tidbits on using Google Draw as well. Finally, Chris talks about using Google Forms assessi
In this episode Chris explores how Google Slides can be used beyond those boring presentations as inspired by Matt Miller's 101 Ways to Ditch that Textbook with Google
Looking at ways to engage students in an ever changing educational environment
The dilemma of developing student problem solving
A look into student's thinking as they develop the skills of sourcing and corroboration
Reflections on student survey of my teaching and looking forward to next year.
Looking back at the year past and trying to come up with some new ideas for the school year. Current events, less tech and more old school note taking are some thoughts.
Inspired by the CCSS conference and the technology integration, I take the challenge and try some new things in class with some success.
Even a veteran teacher needs inspiration. Attending a conference provides a well-needed shot in the arm to reviewing how I teach, the need for networking and student empowerment
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