What Teachers Have to Say
By Jake and Nathan
What Teachers Have to SayApr 02, 2024
CODE.org's Mission with Pat Yongpradit: Computer Science For ALL Students
Pat Yongpradit is a nationally recognized computer science education advocate and thought leader working at the policy level to make sure ALL students have the opportunity to learn computer science. You can't talk CS in education without talking CODE.org! Pat has been at CODE since the beginning and is currently the Chief Academic Officer.
Before CODE, Pat was a high school computer science teacher. At CODE, he made it his mission to reshape the way that computer science is taught. He has been instrumental in developing the computer science curriculum that is used by tens of millions of students worldwide. He has dedicated his career to making computer science education accessible to all students, regardless of their background.
We discuss the current state of K-12 computer science education, why it's so important for all students to have the opportunity to learn CS, and what parents, teachers and policymakers can do to continue expanding access as AI tools fundamentally change the way we educate.
While we talk some valid concerns and potential pitfalls, our focus is on the future. Together we can create edtech-infused classrooms where students are empowered to use AI tools with teachers to enhance their learning. We need to work as a "vanguard" team of innovative educators and lead the way. Stay to end to hear about Pat's secret mission!
... and come say "Hi!" to Jake & Nathan, Pat from CODE.org, and Bill Nye the Science Guy (!!!) at the ASU+GSV AIR Show in San Diego, CA — April 13th-15th. It's a FREE event! REGISTER HERE to attend!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Teach AI — Sign up for their mailing list!
AI for Education — AI implementation resources for teachers and school districts!
It's Not One More Thing! Computer Science For ALL Educators
Jake & Nathan are joined by Tracey Allen, Janet Brownell, and Anna Johnson from the Butte County Office of Education to talk about the future of Computer Science in schools. BCOE has been innovating in the sphere of EdTech integration in Northern California for years and has a VERY successful, cutting-edge library model with their EdTech Exchange so that all educators and all students can access creative, innovative, and engaging EdTech tools to use in their classes.
Did you know there are "new" Computer Science state standards in California that you may not even be aware of? We talk Seasons of CS, EWIG, CS First, and the CSTA to find resources and professional development opportunities to integrate EdTech in ALL classrooms and subject areas in ways you might not expect. Computer Science can transform your entire workflow, even as an ELA teacher! Join this crew to dig into why Computer Science IS NOT just one more thing.
Resources mentioned:
Seasons of CS | California's Year-Round Computer Science (CS) Professional Learning Program
BCOE Educational Technology Exchange
Register Here! for the Spring in CS Summit (Redding, CA)
(05:30) CS is for Everyone
(18:00) CSTA Resources
(19:00) CS First with Google
(21:00) Tips from an EdTech Coach
(24:00) Computer as a Tool
(25:00) Coding Robots in ELA
(28:40) Minecraft Farms
(29:00) Basic CS Skills Across Content Areas
(32:00) Transcend Your Lesson
(35:00) EdTech Exchange Library Model
(42:40) Importance of Libraries
(44:00) CS is in Everything
(46:30) Where are we headed?
(49:00) Future Careers with CS
(50:45) Seasons of CS
(52:15) Natural Language as Coding Language
(59:30) CS in SPED with Piper
(60:01) Next year?
What Do We Really Want from AI? Stanford AI+Education Summit Breakdown
If you want to be on the bleeding edge of current AI+Education discourse, this episode is for you!
Jake & Nathan break down Stanford's 2024 AI+Education Summit held by Stanford HAI (Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence). Follow the link to explore a selection of recorded sessions from the day and get in on the conversation.
AI promises us limitless potential to shape our students' educational experiences, and personalized learning is more possible than ever: but at what cost? Is AI inherently biased against students-of-color? Will AI make coding skills obsolete? What will legislation look like? What will the national rollout look like in terms of AI-powered ed-tech tools and teacher training? These questions (and many more) are being thoughtfully considered by current thought-leaders in the field.
This landmark event, held in the heart of silicon valley, brings together members of academia, industry, media, and practicing educators to advance current discourse on the use of AI+education. Stay to the end for our one-word takeaway! Hint: does it spark joy?
"Not long ago, the Internet was an escape from the real world. Today, the real world is an escape from the Internet" — Ge Wang
The 7 Circles of Procrastination: Challenging the Stereotype of the Lazy Student
Current research on the psychology of procrastination tells us it’s A LOT more complex than just "laziness" ...
Leveraging the work of psychologist, author, and fellow podcaster Dr. Adam Grant, from his recent appearance on an episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, and his latest book Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, Jake & Nathan challenge the notion that this behavior in students (and teachers) is somehow related to what we keep calling "laziness."
While chronic procrastinators are the bane of every educator’s existence, there isn’t an easy answer to why students do it. There is definitely a reason, but it’s not that they’re lazy! We break down, step-by-step, a framework for understanding seven (7) different types of procrastination that all educators should know about. Name it to tame it!
You can use this framework to better understand and help your toughest procrastinators (which might be YOU), so make sure to stay 'til the end for the practical application. Next episode, we will be exploring the concept of MOTIVATION. Subscribe so you don’t miss out! We will be following this thread to the end for our fellow educators.
Check out Cal Newport’s Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World for another resource to help you get stuff done. Jake mentions this book in the episode and relied on the creative scheduling and time-blocking approach to write his upcoming book!
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Cut my homework into pieces. This is my last resort. Procrastination: no thinking. Email my teacher begging and pleading! (to the tune of “Last Resort” by Papa Roach)
Their Future, Not Our Past: BRAVING the Way for Future-Focused Education
Jake just returned from a whirlwind professional development tour, dropping the mic at a keynote in LA, and facilitating his first AI-in-education training in New York. It’s time for a What Teachers Have to Say debrief and special announcement!
Jake & Nathan, along with friend and fellow EduProtocols author for the Social Studies Edition, Adam Moler! have been invited to serve on a team of consultants to integrate artificial intelligence in education for the Successful Practices Network & National Dropout Prevention Center with Dr. Bill Daggett.
Bringing some hard truths from Dr. Daggett’s keynote at the New York event, and borrowing ideas from Jake’s keynote in LA integrating Brené Brown’s BRAVING framework from Dare to Lead, Jake & Nathan explore the meaning of “trust” and how trusting relationships are built and broken in education.
If you don’t feel like your administration or colleagues trust you as a professional, or don't trust them to have your back, you need to hear this! Because if we can repair trust in our educational system—from administration, to teachers, to students, to parents & community—we can open the door to a future-focused education that prepares students for THEIR FUTURE, NOT OUR PAST.
Join us as we talk through the most progressive ideas and most pressing issues in current conversations about education reform on a national level. The #1 thing in the way of meeting our future as educators is a lack of trust. We're on the same team, y'all! There is no innovation without collaboration.
The Classroom Closet: When Teachers Can’t Be Themselves
Respectfully borrowing a term from LGBTQ+ culture, the classroom is often a closet for teachers, who do not feel safe to share much (if any) of their authentic human selves in their teaching without facing unjust disciplinary action or community backlash.
Jake & Nathan approach this difficult topic to draw attention to this unspoken requirement of the career path of teaching. We need to talk about the cognitive dissonance of being in a profession that talks a big game about access and equity, while not offering actual protection for inclusion and diversity to individual teachers and administrators.
What does it mean for the future of our profession when some educators can’t both be themselves and continue to teach in their communities? We know that being genuine, offering a personal connection, and building professional working relationships with students makes a powerful positive impact. Why are teachers blamed for “indoctrination” when all they are asking for is safety, acceptance, and professional security?
Starting with a brief overview of the complex history of teaching in American society, we move to take a look at modern legislation that leaves teachers without much recourse for wrongful termination. We offer up some of our own hidden insecurities, even as ultra-privileged, white, male teachers, working within an alternative educational model in California.
This painfully honest episode is not to be missed, especially if you are feeling the pressure to hide parts of yourself from your students and colleagues. We see you. Let’s get into it.
All About That Baseline with Josh Kuersten: 3 Behavior Strategies Every Teacher Should Know
Josh Kuersten is a celebrated behaviorist and self-described "dimensional traveler" who is widely respected for his hands-on approach—training teachers how to work with the toughest, most intense students. In a post-Covid world, teachers are being rocked on a daily basis by behavior issues unlike anything we've seen before. Teachers out there are hurting. If you're thinking 'that's me!'—you need to hear this!
Author of Stop Accidentally Making Things Worse—an incredibly approachable workbook with actionable strategies you can put into practice in your classroom tomorrow, and co-founder and CEO of Nurtured Heart Institute, Josh has been helping intense children (and their teachers!) regulate their emotions and connect in the classroom for over 25 years.
We talk about building inner wealth (in students AND teachers) by using 3 strategies: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the Inner Wealth Initiative: Nurtured Heart Approach, and the Stress Response Continuum—but we also go over what to do when a kid walks in, yells *F* you, and kicks a chair. You're going to want to stay to the end because we go over a TON of practical application strategies in the last half!
Help out your favorite edu-podcasters by using our affiliate links, and find more resources mentioned in the episode:
Transforming the Intense Child Workbook by Howard Glasser
Stop Accidentally Making Things Worse by Josh Kuersten
The Virtual Behaviorist (for trainings and inquiries)
A Teacher's Guide to the AI Galaxy: Artificial Intelligence Tools for Teachers
Jake & Nathan return to where it all started, and provide a much-needed update, we're talking artificial intelligence in education!
We start by checking in on the state of artificial intelligence in education, talk a little educational philosophy in an attempt to dispel some of the fear educators have about using AI with students, and provide personally-vetted quality AI resources and strategies that include: ChatGPT, Quizizz, and Canva to name a few (there's more).
We share practical strategies and talk through how to use these resources to offload mundane teacher tasks to AI, open up creative possibilities in lesson planning using AI, and discuss the other praxis-based practical applications of current AI tools and apps that we use on a DAILY basis. Join the conversation by answering our episode Q&A!
Check out Jake's AI Section from his English 10 Syllabus—feel free to steal this, use it, and adapt it for your needs!:
Artificial Intelligence Policy
Throughout this academic year, we will continually address the role and implications of Artificial Intelligence in learning. It's imperative to understand that AI should be viewed as a tool to assist learning, not a substitute for your intellectual and creative endeavors. Rather than having a dedicated section, discussions about academic integrity, specifically regarding responsible use of AI for skill development, will be woven throughout our coursework. If you are ever in doubt about your use of these tools in relation to academic integrity, do not hesitate to ask for clarification.
Academic Honesty and Integrity
Learning Aid, Not a Replacement: AI tools are designed to assist and enhance the learning process, not to complete assignments on behalf of the student. They should be used as a supplementary resource to aid understanding and improve skills.
Original Work: Students must ensure that all work submitted is their original creation. While AI can assist in the brainstorming or editing process, the foundational ideas, arguments, and writing style should be the student's own.
Collaboration and Guidance: When uncertain about the appropriate use of AI for an assignment, students should seek guidance from their teacher. Open dialogue about how AI tools are being used for learning ensures that they are utilized ethically and effectively.
Misuse Consequences: Using AI to complete assignments or to produce work that is not genuinely the student's own will be considered academic dishonesty. Consequences will align with the school’s academic integrity policy, which may include a failing grade for the assignment or course, or further disciplinary action.
4 Ways to Change Your Teaching Forever: The EduProtocols Mindset
We're no strangers to EduProtocols around here! Jake & Nathan talk about the mindset and teaching philosophy behind EduProtocols. If you work in education, you need to hear this. There are 4 changes in mindset found in the framework and design of EduProtocols that can change your teaching career forever.
It doesn't matter if your district mandates a specific curriculum, you can pivot in your teaching practice tomorrow by following these principles. Now is the time to reflect on our practice and make some MUCH needed shifts in the way we do things. It ain't workin' folks, but you can make an impact in your classroom!
Consider helping support your favorite edu-podcasters by checking out these resources from the episode using our affiliate links: EduProtocols Field Guide Book 1 by Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern What School Could Be by Ted Dintersmith
The Truth About Obi-Wan's Mentorship: NOT Our Only Hope!
Jake & Nathan find new hope from the Star Wars universe through Obi-Wan's journey as a Jedi master mentor. Inspired by the acclaimed Disney+ show Obi-Wan, this episode takes a hard look at the mentorship style of Obi-Wan Kenobi through the lens of an educator, sparking an insightful discussion on the potential pitfalls of mentorship.
Join us as we analyze Obi-Wan's journey: we talk about his failed mentor Qui-Gon Jinn, his complex relationship with Anakin Skywalker, and his eventual redemption in being a powerful mentor to young Luke and Leia Skywalker.
Whether you're a Star Wars enthusiast, an education professional, or both this thought-provoking episode promises to enrich your perspective on teaching and learning. Even in a galaxy far, far away, there are lessons to be learned!
What Teachers Have to Say | Blooper Reel #1
You know you love it. Bloopers are amazing. If you like these, let us know and we'll do "more better-er" next time.
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Be A Goldfish: Ted Lasso's Guide to Teaching with Kim Voge [Deploying EduProtocols]
Jake & Nathan are joined from afar by friend, colleague, and special guest Kim Voge (educator, best-selling author of Deploying EduProtocols, consultant—is there anything she can't do?!) to slide tackle their way into practical teaching lessons learned from the universally-acclaimed Apple TV show Ted Lasso. With our crew's combined insights into mentorship and education, they unpack the "relentless positivity" and empathetic storytelling of the show and discuss how it offers valuable life lessons for teachers and students alike.
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Let's Fix Education: Observing the "Corippo Phenomenon" with Jon Corippo [EduProtocols]
Jon Corippo [EduProtocols] pulls no punches in his perspective on current trends in education and takes us on a journey through his vast experience in the education sector: with 30+ years of service and hundreds of boots-on-the-ground trainings and professional development sessions.
Jon's mission is to fundamentally change education by figuring out once and for all why it ain't workin' and FIX IT! Jon shares his practical advice on using effective student engagement strategies (including EduProtocols) to help students stay in the moment, build intrinsic motivation, and get them to actively invest in their education.
We talk about the role of good professional development for teachers that underscores the value of adaptation in an ever-changing educational environment. We can't do things the same way anymore. We don't need to get better at the current strategies. We need new strategies, and Jon breaks down exactly what steps we need to take to keep this ship from sinking.
This painfully honest conversation cuts to the heart of the current state of education and makes an attempt to solve some of the most pressing problems in the field right now. For example: how do we effectively incorporate educational technology into classrooms?? And why Johnny can never, ever type on a keyboard?! And where's the 5???
Don't miss this discussion with a true innovator in education about some of our most pressing problems and how to SOLVE THEM! Be sure to follow for more insightful conversations with top educators, and don't hesitate to share your two-cents in the comments. Let's hear from you how to fix things!
For more on the man, the myth, the legend Jon Corippo—visit his website: https://www.eduprotocols.com/
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Let's Fix Education: Thoughts, Questions, and Epiphanies with Marisa Thompson [Unlimited Teacher]
Marisa Thompson [Unlimited Teacher] shares her unique perspective on flipping the script and letting students lead in the classroom by incorporating educational technology and getting out of the way! Marisa offers some tips & tricks that you can use in your classroom immediately to: grow student agency, explore student choice, and improve student ownership over their education.
We explore best practices for using her Thoughts, Questions, and Epiphanies (TQE) framework to promote engagement, ownership, and active learning in students, and Marisa talks through how to seamlessly implement these strategies into any learning environment.
Don't miss this discussion with a true innovator in education about some of our most pressing problems in education and how to SOLVE THEM! Be sure to follow for more insightful conversations with top educators, and don't hesitate to share your ideas in the comments. Let's hear from you how to fix things!
Learn more about Marisa Thompson and TQE—visit her website https://www.unlimitedteacher.com/
Believe It! Lessons from Naruto's Ninja School
Discover educational insights from the popular anime NARUTO! Led by our resident Naruto-nerd Nathan & Naruto-newb Jake, (shounen) jump into the educational model of the popular anime series of Naruto and gain valuable insights on mentorship and teaching from the senseis of the Hidden Leaf Village's ninja school.
Our hosts discuss how the series has shaped their views on education and mentorship and share why Naruto—despite being an anime or "kid's show"—offers a powerful and extremely relatable mentorship model that can transform how we think about and approach our teaching practice. Get ready to be inspired, learn nerdy things, and look at Naruto and perhaps even education itself in a whole new light. Believe it!
Don't forget to like, share, and follow for more insightful discussions with these two Naruto-runners.
Let's Fix Education: Teaching Tips for a Better Tomorrow with Marisa Thompson & Jon Corippo!
Jake & Nathan join forces with two world class progressive educators on the bleeding-edge of modern pedagogy—Marisa Thompson [Unlimited Teacher] and Jon Corippo [EduProtocols]—to tackle the boots-on-the-ground challenges facing teachers in classrooms across America.
Marisa Thompson shares her unique insights and offers strategies and tips that you can use in your classroom immediately to grow student agency, explore student choice, and improve student ownership over their education. Jon Corippo uses his powerful perspective from 30+ years of service and hundreds of professional development trainings across America to break down exactly what steps we need to take to keep this ship from sinking.
These two painfully honest conversations cut to the heart of the current state of education and make an attempt to solve some of the most pressing problems in the field right now. For example: how do we effectively incorporate educational technology into classrooms?? And why Johnny can never, ever type on a keyboard?! And where's the 5???
Don't miss this discussion with two titans of education about some of our most pressing problems and how to SOLVE THEM! Follow What Teachers Have to Say for more insightful conversations and leave your thoughts in the comments below. We'd love to hear from you!
For information about our guests, please visit:
Marisa Thompson—https://www.unlimitedteacher.com/
Jon Corippo—https://www.eduprotocols.com/
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The Power of Positivity with Brittney Young | Honor the Lineage Mini-Series [part 3-of-3]
Welcome to part 1-of-3 of a What Teachers Have to Say signature mini-series: where Jake & Nathan pick a complex education-related topic, come at it with a painfully honest pull-no-punches two-part conversation, and compare notes with an expert in-the-field.
In this concluding episode of the "Honor the Lineage" mini-series, our hosts welcome Wellness Coordinator Brittney Young to get a different perspective and some practical advice on exactly what it looks like to undertake the task of building a positive community at your school. Brittney lays out a repeatable model that you could start using on your campus right now. Immerse yourself in this inspiring conversation about the power of positivity.
Brittney shares her transformative tradition of Aloha Fridays (or Mondays!) and other strategies she used to pull a struggling and deeply traumatized school community back from the brink. Explore Brittney's progressive model for organically creating wellness events that engage students and staff alike. Witness the evolution of your campus culture, and join us in pushing for a shift in education toward positivity.
Not just for educators! This discussion provides valuable insights and practical approaches for parents, students, and ANYONE interested in creating a nurturing and collaborative community that promotes growth, wellness, and positivity.
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Why Genuine People Matter in School | Honor the Lineage Mini-Series [part 2-of-3]
Welcome to part 2-of-3 of a What Teachers Have to Say signature mini-series: where Jake & Nathan pick a complex education-related topic, come at it with a painfully honest pull-no-punches two-part conversation, and compare notes with an expert in-the-field.
In this emotional second episode of the "Honor the Lineage" mini-series, our hosts pick up their conversation from the last episode and weave their way through a series of reflections on building relationships, offering vulnerability, and what it means to be a mentor. By sharing personal experiences that underscore the power of showing up for genuine connections with students, this episode offers valuable insights for teachers, students, and anyone passionate about improving the education system, and it starts with building connection and community.
Don't miss this engaging conversation on the challenges educators face on the daily and the importance of cultivating authentic relationships in the classroom!
Note: Jake's microphone wasn't recording during the intro! Oops! Don't worry, you can hear his dulcet tones in high quality for the rest of the episode.
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The Vital Role of Relationships in Public Education | Honor the Lineage Mini-Series [part 1-of-3]
Welcome to part 1-of-3 of a What Teachers Have to Say signature mini-series: where Jake & Nathan pick a complex education-related topic, come at it with a painfully honest pull-no-punches two-part conversation, and compare notes with an expert in-the-field.
In this vulnerable first episode of the "Honor the Lineage" mini-series, so-called to honor their own teachers and mentors, our hosts get in their feelings to discuss and argue for the VITAL importance of building relationships and connections with students in the face of increasing challenges in public education.
They share experiences as teachers navigating the trauma of school shootings, the myriad impacts of the mental health crisis in our youth, and developing coping strategies to deal with these fears, triggers, and behaviors in the classroom. Riffing on a Carl Jung quote, they get into some teaching philosophy and talk about how warmth and connection at school play an essential role in a child's intellectual and emotional development. Stories are candidly and openly shared, reflecting on the tremendous impact teachers can have.
Don't miss this heartwarming and thought-provoking episode highlighting the significance of relationship-building in education and the IMMEDIATE need to address the issue of mental health in our schools.
Correction: Due to the newness of the tragedy, and the emotional state we were in, having learned about this awful event the morning before recording this episode, some details were not correctly given. The school and community processing this profound loss is Lindhurst High School in Olivehurst, CA. We stand with you in your grief.
Correction: There is a second part to this conversation in the next episode, but we refer to “episode one” or “episode two” when referring to 'part 1' and 'part 2' of this conversation/mini-series—oops! Part 1 refers to this episode, so start here. Part 2 will be continued in the next episode. These two conversations are connected and pick up where the other left off, so you're going to want to experience the whole thing to really take it all in. Start here!
Winter is Coming! The Fire of AI-Powered Personalized Learning Sings a Song of Ice for Education PD
This Game of Thrones-inspired conversation delves into the dynamic realm of professional development (PD) in education, examining the obstacles faced by educators who are genuinely trying to improve their teaching. Jake & Nathan unravel the icy shortcomings of conventional PD strategies and explore how the fire of personalized learning can revolutionize our approach to education.
Extending the metaphor, our hosts outline just how hard "winter is coming" for traditional PD—painful personal stories from PD gone wrong are shared, and our hosts consider the role of artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT) and its ability to potentially "break the wall" for teachers who teach teachers.
This podcast is essential listening for educators, administrators, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of PD in a post-artificial intelligence world and its potential to create a more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment for all the professionals in your organization.
Terminators or Transformers? The Work of Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Jake & Nathan crack open the influential essay from early 20th-century social critic Walter Benjamin "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" (1935) to raise some questions about whether using sufficiently advanced technology destroys the "Aura" or human quality of our work in education. Parallels are drawn to the usage of artificial intelligence in education and our hosts discuss the importance of maintaining that human touch while incorporating technology in the classroom.
Personal experiences using AI in teaching methods are shared and the benefits and drawbacks of AI integration in education are explored. AI can clearly personalize the learning experience for students, but it could potentially dehumanize the learning process and lead to further disconnection in schools.
Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and education to figure out how we can strike a balance between cutting-edge innovation and maintaining the human quality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.