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Behind The Chalk

By Lindsay Simpson

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast that goes behind the scenes to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!
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Behind The ChalkJun 30, 2021

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Jun 30, 202141:25
Creating A Paradigm Shift in Mental Health Education

Creating A Paradigm Shift in Mental Health Education

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!
Episode Notes
In this episode of Behind The Chalk, Lindsay is joined by Professional Speaker and Founder of The Paradigm Journals, Derick Fiedler! Derick shares his journey through education. From being placed in Special Education in Middle School, to being told he was not "college material", to becoming a Dean's list athlete overcoming mental health, this story is one that will leave you inspired!
Connect With Today's Guest
Derick Fiedler
www.linkedin.com/in/derick-fiedler-899521145/ (LinkedIn)
www.instagram.com/the_paradigm_journals/ (Instagram)
www.facebook.com/TheparadigmJ/ (Facebook)
twitter.com/DerickFiedler (Twitter)
Other Resources
theparadigmjournals.com/ (The Paradigm Journals Website)
Check out Derick's other podcast documenting his travel around the world, A Hostel Life, anywhere you get your podcasts!
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Send us a message with your experience of mental health in the classroom and I look forward to our conversation discussing your experiences, tips, or questions!
Jun 16, 202147:21
Student Forensic Immersion

Student Forensic Immersion

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!
Episode Notes
In this episode of Behind The Chalk, Lindsay is joined by Forensic Chemistry Ph.D. candidate, Megan Chambers! Ms. Chambers shares her recent collaboration with New York High School students to provide a virtual peek into the life of a Forensic Scientist!
Connect With Today's Guest
Megan Chambers
LinkedIn
Other Resources
enyacs.xyz/ (Eastern New York (ENY) Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Website)
enyacs.xyz/younger-chemists-committee/ (ENY Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Website)
twitter.com/ycc_enys_acs (ENY ACS Twitter)
www.instagram.com/ycc.enys.acs/ (ENY YCC Instagram)
Support The Podcast
Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!
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Join The Conversation
Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen!
Send us a message with how you immerse your students into forensics and I look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast next week!
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Jun 02, 202126:21
Tips For Emerging Teachers: An EduMagic Crossover Event

Tips For Emerging Teachers: An EduMagic Crossover Event

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!
Episode Notes
In this exciting Cross Over event, Lindsay is joined by EduMagic host, professor, and author, Dr. Sam Fecich as "Behind The Chalk" and "EduMagic" come together to provide 10 tips for emerging teachers!
Connect With Today's Guest
Dr. Sam Fecich
twitter.com/SFecich (Twitter)
www.instagram.com/sfecich/ (Instagram)
Check out her www.sfecich.com/ (website) to check out books, blog, digital products, and more!
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Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!
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Join The Conversation
Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen!
Send us a message with how your tips for teachers entering the field and I look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast next week!
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May 19, 202138:10
Leveraging Social Media
May 05, 202135:24
Redefining The Library

Redefining The Library

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!
Episode Notes
In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with Librarian, Nicole Norasethaporn as she shares her journey of redefining the Library to provide engaging STEAM activities to students Kindergarten through Sixth Grade!
Connect With Today's Guests!
Nicole Norasethaporn
Email:
nnorasethaporn@genvalley.org
Support The Podcast
Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!
Behind The Chalk I twitter.com/ChalkEdu (@ChalkEd) I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com
Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I twitter.com/LSimpson1220 (@LSimpson1220 )
Join The Conversation
Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen!
Send us a message with how you engage students in the library and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast next week!
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Apr 21, 202141:24
Keeping Up With The Rythm- How One Dance Studio is Keeping The Arts Alive

Keeping Up With The Rythm- How One Dance Studio is Keeping The Arts Alive

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with CEO of
www.nsdolean.com/about (Neighborhood School Of Dance), Mrs. Brittany Thierman on the steps she has taken in the last year to keep the arts alive for the community during COVID, what she has learned, and what she actually has learned during this time that she will continue moving forward!

Connect With Today's Guests!

Brittany Thierman

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nsdolean/ (@NSDolean)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/NSDOlean (Neighborhood School Of Dance)




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Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!

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Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!

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Mar 24, 202132:04
Keeping Up With The Rythm- How One Dance Studio is Keeping The Arts Alive

Keeping Up With The Rythm- How One Dance Studio is Keeping The Arts Alive

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with CEO of Neighborhood School Of Dance, Mrs. Brittany Thierman on the steps she has taken in the last year to keep the arts alive for the community during COVID, what she has learned, and what she actually has learned during this time that she will continue moving forward! 

Connect With Today's Guests!

Brittany Thierman

Instagram: @NSDolean

Facebook: Neighborhood School Of Dance


Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!

Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I @LSimpson1220 

Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!

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Mar 24, 202131:19
The Magic of Minecraft: How To Get Started

The Magic of Minecraft: How To Get Started

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with a 24-year educator and current Remote Learning Coordinator and Learning Coach for the Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, Jennifer Borgfjord, and Rachel Chisnell, a Science and Chemistry teacher who is currently delivering PLD for teachers and studying the integration of digital technologies into teaching and learning! These ladies share their knowledge and experience with you about the Magic of Minecraft and how they have been using it as a teaching tool! 

Connect With Today's Guests!

Jennifer Borgfjord

Twitter: @MrsBorg_fee_ord

Rachel Chisnell

Twitter: @ibposum

Blog: www.ibpossum.com

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Listen to a Minecraft podcast!

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!

Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I @LSimpson1220 

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Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!

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Mar 10, 202140:59
The Magic of Minecraft: How To Get Started

The Magic of Minecraft: How To Get Started

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with a 24-year educator and current Remote Learning Coordinator and Learning Coach for the Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, Jennifer Borgfjord, and Rachel Chisnell, a Science and Chemistry teacher who is currently delivering PLD for teachers and studying the integration of digital technologies into teaching and learning! These ladies share their knowledge and experience with you about the Magic of Minecraft and how they have been using it as a teaching tool! 

Connect With Today's Guests!

Jennifer Borgfjord

Twitter: @MrsBorg_fee_ord

Rachel Chisnell

Twitter: @ibposum

Blog: www.ibpossum.com

Looking for support with Minecraft Edu?

Follow them on Twitter @PlayCraftLearn or the hashtag #MinecraftEdu!

Join the Facebook group Learn With Minecraft Education!

Listen to a Minecraft podcast!

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!

Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I @LSimpson1220 

Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!

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Mar 10, 202140:13
Top 5 Microsoft 365 Tools For Productivity and Oganization

Top 5 Microsoft 365 Tools For Productivity and Oganization

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode, I share with you my personal top 5 Microsoft 365 tools for productivity and organization! Like what you hear and want to learn more about these tools? Check out my YouTube channel, Lindsay Simpson's Spec-Tech-ular Classroom, to find tutorials for: 

  1. To Do
  2. Scheduling Assistant 
  3. Bookings
  4. OneNote
  5. TEAMS

And don't forget to check out all the upcoming features on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!

Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I @LSimpson1220 

Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your favorite Microsoft Tool so we can share it with others together! 

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Feb 24, 202123:11
Top 5 Microsoft 365 Tools For Productivity and Oganization

Top 5 Microsoft 365 Tools For Productivity and Oganization

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode, I share with you my personal top 5 Microsoft 365 tools for productivity and organization! Like what you hear and want to learn more about these tools? Check out my YouTube channel, Lindsay Simpson's Spec-Tech-ular Classroom, to find tutorials for: 

  1. To Do
  2. Scheduling Assistant 
  3. Bookings
  4. OneNote
  5. TEAMS

And don't forget to check out all the upcoming features on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast!

Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I @LSimpson1220 

Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your favorite Microsoft Tool so we can share it with others together! 

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Feb 24, 202122:25
Providing Opportunity To Exceptional Students

Providing Opportunity To Exceptional Students

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession! 

Episode Notes 

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with Mr. Pete Ebert, a Supervisor of Exceptional Students at Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES, but above all, he focuses on his role as "Principal" the most. Mr. Ebert shares how he took a growing program to new heights by buying a building, supporting his staff and families, and providing opportunities for his students with special needs, all through a pandemic! 

Support The Podcast 

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast! 

Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com 

Follow the host Lindsay Simpson I @LSimpson1220   

Join The Conversation 

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week! 


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Feb 10, 202141:34
Providing Opportunity To Exceptional Students
Feb 10, 202140:48
Creating Music In A Virtual World

Creating Music In A Virtual World

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with Jacob Carll, Assistant Professor of Musical Theater at SUNY Cortland, to discuss how he was able to continue reaching his students while teaching music virtually. Mr. Carll shares how his world shifted with the Pandemic and the innovative strategies he used to continue developing his student's skills! He also shares the process of how he coached his students to create music in a virtual world collaboratively for their final project in an amazing performance of The White Winter Hymnal. Click here to see their video! 

To reach out to Jacob Carll, you can send an e-mail to jacobcarll@gmail.com or follow him on Instagram @jacobcarllonthekeys 

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast! 

  • Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

Follow the host

Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!


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Jan 27, 202141:02
Creating Music In A Virtual World

Creating Music In A Virtual World

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession!

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Lindsay chats with Jacob Carll, Assistant Professor of Musical Theater at SUNY Cortland, to discuss how he was able to continue reaching his students while teaching music virtually. Mr. Carll shares how his world shifted with the Pandemic and the innovative strategies he used to continue developing his student's skills! He also shares the process of how he coached his students to create music in a virtual world collaboratively for their final project in an amazing performance of The White Winter Hymnal. Click here to see their video! 

To reach out to Jacob Carll, you can send an e-mail to jacobcarll@gmail.com or follow him on Instagram @jacobcarllonthekeys 

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast! 

  • Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com

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Thank you for tuning into today's episode! We would love for you to support the podcast by rating and subscribing wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I would love to know what your experiences are and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!


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Jan 27, 202140:16
Myths of Teaching and Learning- Debunked

Myths of Teaching and Learning- Debunked

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession! 

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Dr. Althea Need Kaminske (a cognitive psychologist and professor) and Dr. Adam Brown (an educational psychologist and professor) from St. Bonaventure University to talk about their book, Five Myths of Teaching and Learning- Debunked: A Guide For Teachers.  Dr. Kaminske and Dr. Brown are co-directors of the Center For Attention and Learning Memory (CALM). In addition to CALM, Dr. Kaminske also is a member of The Learning Scientists. Visit their website for more resources such as their blog, their podcast, free downloadable materials, and more! 

You can follow Dr. Kaminske on Twitter @DrSilverFox , The Learning Scientists @AceThatTest, and Dr. Brown at the  SBU Website!

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Thank you for tuning into today's episode! Please share your thoughts with the world by rating and subscribing to this episode wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I love to read your thoughts and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!



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Jan 13, 202146:56
Myths of Teaching and Learning- Debunked

Myths of Teaching and Learning- Debunked

Welcome to "Behind The Chalk", a podcast to share with you conversations with educators from every level discussing our passions, insights, research, and experiences across the profession! 

Episode Notes

In this episode of, "Behind The Chalk", Dr. Althea Need Kaminske (a cognitive psychologist and professor) and Dr. Adam Brown (an educational psychologist and professor) from St. Bonaventure University to talk about their book, Five Myths of Teaching and Learning- Debunked: A Guide For Teachers.  Dr. Kaminske and Dr. Brown are co-directors of the Center For Attention and Learning Memory (CALM). In addition to CALM, Dr. Kaminske also is a member of The Learning Scientists. Visit their website for more resources such as their blog, their podcast, free downloadable materials, and more! 

You can follow Dr. Kaminske on Twitter @DrSilverFox , The Learning Scientists @AceThatTest, and Dr. Brown at the  SBU Website!

Support The Podcast

Did you enjoy today's episode? Follow the podcast

  • Behind The Chalk I @ChalkEd I BehindTheChalkEdu@gmail.com 

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Join The Conversation

Thank you for tuning into today's episode! Please share your thoughts with the world by rating and subscribing to this episode wherever you like to listen! Send us a message with your thoughts on today's topics- I love to read your thoughts and look forward to sharing your comments on the podcast each week!



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Jan 12, 202146:10