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Welcome back to a new episode—and our season finale! This week, we're trading in lesson plans for cutting boards and chaos, as graduation vibes take over the pod. From black widow smackdowns to woodworking mishaps involving boiling wax and laser gloves (yes, really), we're limping joyfully to the finish line. Fabian's room smells like a bakery, Jamie's managing three checklists and a Darth Vader timeline, and Scott's just out here trying not to throw another cutting board into a wall. And of course, we wrap it all up with a fierce family UNO showdown in our ever popular segment “What'cha been playin…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things mentioned on the show:- Uno Show ‘Em No Mercy
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week we talk about end-of-year weirdness, testing room tension, and chairs that have seen too many farts. Fabian shares the awkward silence of proctoring IB exams and the suspicious capabilities of student calculators. Jamie goes analog with a Mystery Box twist after a tech hiccup, and Scott plots XP-based booth time while squeezing in two more students—and some workout gear. Plus, we dive into protest shoes, tutor bots, and the fine line between ideation and AI overuse.Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.
In honor of Dr. Scott Petri's passing, we are re-publishing the interview we did with him on our sidepod for EduProtocols. Please enjoy this wonderful episode in which you will learn all about Re-Tell in Rhyme.-----On this episode of the EDUProtocols Podcast we have the honor of talking to Dr. Scott Petri, one of the authors of The EduProtocols Field Guide: Social Studies Edition. He tells us all about his favorite protocol called Re-tell in Rhyme! Listen how Scott used it in his class and experience a student example that will leave you speechless. Check out Scott on Twitter and is website Historyrewriter.com. Also, check out the book which has some great ideas in it, even if you are not an AP Social Studies teacher.Please follow @eduprotocols on Twitter, follow your hosts Jamie, Fabian, and Scott on Twitter and the show on Twitter and TikTok. Check out the Rebel Teacher Alliance Podcast here.Links:Link to Scott Petri Frayer Model
Welcome back to a new episode! This time, we're knee-deep in the chaos of end-of-year madness. Scott, Jamie, and Fabian share their strategies (or survival tactics) for those strange final days when students and teachers alike are barely holding it together. Fabian talks about how he's using Ravine in his classroom to teach survival and resource management, while Scott shares his experiments with AI-powered project-based learning. Jamie brings the creativity with Bob Ross-inspired “Happy Little Accidents” and a twist on the classic “Three Times Perspective” EduProtocol. We also take a moment to honor the memory of Dr. Scott Petrie.Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things Mentioned on the Show:Ravine (Board Game)Bob Ross and "Happy Little Accidents"
This week, we thought it would be a great idea to re-publish an episode of our side-pod "The EduProtocols Podcast". In this episode we focus on Sketch and Tell. Dominic Helmstetter is an experienced educator, who shares his insights on making learning engaging and interactive. The discussion covers various ways to integrate visual aids, technology, and creativity into the classroom to enhance student learning, how to smart start Sketch and Tell, and how to level it up! You can follow Dominic on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Links from the show:- Dominic's Frayer Model
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week we dive oven-first into planning a gamified baking experience with our friend and culinary wizard, Tisha Richmond. Fabian shares his ambitious plan to teach sourdough in five days, and the crew tosses around creative ideas—from scratch-off mystery badges to Plinko-powered ramen challenges. We talk XP for cheese, classroom kitchens, and whether dough can compete with backpacking through Europe. Oh, and there's plenty of talk about the magical power of mix-ins.Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.
With Scott off washing his hair, Jamie and Fabian hold down the fort with end-of-year feels, new student chaos, and some big questions about next year's game. Jamie shares how CuriPod is bringing fresh energy to test prep (and also meerkats with gelato), while Fabian gets into an AI vs. human writing challenge and contemplates whether to double down or pivot on his Star Wars-themed class game. There's talk of transferring students at the weirdest time of year, prepping for Jedi chaos, and possibly roping in a guest to gamify a baking class. And of course, we get into dice rolls, Santa vs. Krampus, and balancing boss battles in our ever popular segment “What'cha been playin'…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things mentioned on the show:- Curipod- Dice Throne
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, the team talks joy, burnout, and the magic (literal and figurative) of fourth quarter teaching. Fabian dives into Parafly—how it's helping students flex those paraphrasing muscles and why sometimes voting gets… weird. Scott launches a Hero's Journey project to inject purpose (and birds?) into his class while Jamie, on spring break, discovers the hidden treasure that is a 2,800-card Magic the Gathering archive. Plus, action figures, Canva coding, and a little love for life-size Bananagrams—all wrapped up in our ever-popular segment “Whatcha been playin'…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things mentioned on the show:- Parafly- Canva
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Scott and Fabian talk about the wild sprint that is fourth quarter teaching—complete with unmotivated students, surprise PSA projects, and the eternal struggle to make gamification stick. Fabian shares how his students are creating Vox-style explainer videos (and why presenting should never be a snoozefest), while Scott reflects on students wrestling with nicotine, decision-making, and Canva. We also get into the surprisingly solid vibes of Curipod and how even quiet kids can surprise you with the right prompt. And of course, we wrap it all up in our ever-popular segment “Whatcha' been playin'…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things mentioned on the show:- Dude Perfect Boardgame- Curipod
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we sit down with the multi-talented Dr. Mervin Jenkins, who brings the heat with stories about hip hop pedagogy, community building, and the power of edutainment. We dive into the five pillars of hip hop and how they show up in classrooms—from breakdancing in P.E. to graffiti in art class. Dr. Jenkins shares his journey from art teacher to principal to Flowcabulary to national speaker (and part-time Jedi). Oh, and things go full nerdcore in our ever popular segment “What'cha been playin'…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things Mentioned on the Show:- @DrMervinJenkins (everywhere!)- Life Thru Music- Flocabulary
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we dive deep into the post-conference haze as Jamie and Fabian return from Spring CUE in Palm Springs with arms full of swag (okay, mostly stickers). We unpack a slew of AI tools like Brisk and Curipod, explore using Magic School to run Star Wars-themed Civil War RPGs, and dream up lessons with trash pandas, rap pedagogy, and micro:bits galore. It's the edtech buffet you didn't know you needed. And of course, we sleeve up and go full woodland creature commander … in our ever popular segment “What'cha been playin'…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things Mentioned on the Show: • Spring CUE • Brisk Teaching Tool • Curipod • Magic School AI • Birdbrain Technologies • Learning Genie • Commander Magic the Gathering (Bloomburrow)
Welcome back to another episode! This week, Jamie is deep in open house prep and discovers the holy grail of classroom supplies: sticky-backed chart paper. Fabian experiments with ChatGPT for quizzes, but finds Claude and NotebookLM to be more reliable. Scott shares a new passion project from a student who wants to turn his artistic skills into a wall mural. We also discuss unexpected weather in California, procrastinating over break, and a student defying all odds to graduate. Plus, Fabian introduces us to Flamecraft, a game that's as pretty as it is fun. And, of course, we wrap things up with our ever-popular segment, "Whatcha been playin'...?"Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance.Things mentioned on the show:- Flamecraft
Welcome back to another episode! This week, Jamie and Fabian prepare to meet up in person (sorry, Scott) and discuss all things engagement. From making PE even worse (but somehow more fun) with chaotic math relay races to a deep-dive parks project that might just save national parks (or at least get kids to research them). Scott shares his foolproof bribery tactics for review committees and how duct tape solves all classroom problems. Fabian experiments with Scramble Centers—where structured chaos meets meaningful learning. Plus, with a game featuring chickens in detective hats we wrap it all up in our ever-popular segment, “What'cha been playin'…?”Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Things mentioned on the show:- Outfoxed
This week, we dive into the joys and pains of professional development (spoiler: no icebreakers this time), the magic of making fractions make sense, and why sketching during read-alouds might just be the engagement boost you've been looking for. Scott shares how his students are prepping for real-life interviews with actual hiring managers (and how not to answer the weakness question), while Fabian turns AI-generated podcasts into primary source analysis gold. Plus, we talk about summative assessments with choice boards that actually make sense. And of course, we wrap it all up with a game about arguing over the best utensil for mac and cheese in our ever-popular segment "Whatcha' been playin'...?"Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Things mentioned on the show:- I Dissent - Boardgame- Notebooklm.Google
This week, Scott's students reflect on their good old days of doing absolutely nothing in class—before he came along and ruined it with actual learning. Fabian survived a lock-in with his 10th graders, complete with late-night chaos, sprinklers gone rogue, and a morning spent knee-deep in Hawaiian taro fields. Jamie, meanwhile, has some thoughts on PDs (spoiler: chart paper and stale Snickers are unacceptable). And in our ever-popular segment, Whatcha Been Playin'?, we discover the true joy of avoiding responsibilities.Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Things mentioned on the Show:- Future Me Problems Boardgame
This week, Scott's students hit the third-quarter slump, and he may or may not have tricked them into working harder. Fabian finally ran the RPG Dice Roll Rumble—turns out, battling your students with oversized dice is as fun as it sounds. Jamie's mini-report protocol has students writing full essays in record time (even at home, for fun—yes, really). Meanwhile, Valentine's Day looms, bringing chaos, candy, and questionable life choices. Plus, Fabian's classroom gets a surprise guest—of the reptilian variety— and in our ever-popular segment, Whatcha Been Playin'? Jamie tries to take the command!Join@hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and@findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here!Things Mentioned on the Show: Magic: The Gathering Commander (and its many themed decks) RPG Dice Roll Rumble from EMC2 Six-Word Memoirs as a classroom activity Mini-Report EduProtocol
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we dive into the joys of third quarter blues, wrestling with student engagement, and the struggle of keeping things fresh in the classroom. We talk about the power of EdTech tools like read-aloud extensions and how tariffs make for surprisingly engaging classroom discussions. Plus, we get into an EMC2 strategy that brings dice rolling chaos to learning and Jamie breaks down how the Mini Report sneaks kids into writing full essays before they even realize it. And of course, we wrap things up with our ever-popular segment, "What'cha been playin'...?" where Fabian introduces us to a game full of meeple peril and island survival.Join@hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and@findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord onrebelteacheralliance.com orhere. Find us on Instagram@rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky@rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok@rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a messagehere!Things Mentioned on the Show:-Read Aloud: A text-to-speech Chrome extension- Mini-ReportEduProtocol-Survive the Island (board game)
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we sit down with the fantastic Dr. Fatty Acid (a.k.a. @When_Nerds_Teach) to talk about middle school madness, engagement strategies, and the legend of Squonk. We explore how humor fuels her classroom, the importance of recognizing student creativity, and why she's always down to buy a hand-drawn pumpkin-truck tattoo concept from a sixth grader. We also dive into why students don't need to suffer to learn resilience and why making things easier for them isn't a bad thing (seriously, people). And, of course, we get into a game recommendation that lets you explore the great outdoors—without ever leaving your living room. All that and more in our ever-popular segment, "What'cha been playin'...?" Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the Show: - Trekking the National Parks Boardgame
Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Scott's students are deep into bridge-building (and possibly bridge-destroying) while he keeps them guessing about whether they actually like school or not. Fabian tries out a new EMC2 activity, The Firm, leading to a TikTok-inspired debate that goes in an unexpected direction. Meanwhile, Jamie welcomes a former student as a high school intern and kicks off Board Game Club, where students face off in the dark with Shadows in the Forest in our ever-popular segment Whatcha been playin...?. Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Shadows in the Forest - Boardgame The Firm - emc2learning
Welcome back to the chaos of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Fabian and Jamie unleash their impressions (did someone say Marge Simpson?) while Jamie's students play the quiet power card with classroom drama worthy of an awards show. Scott takes us through a crash course in cryptocurrency (spoiler: the kids are not ready to mine Bitcoin just yet). Plus, hear about Jamie's new board game club and Fabian's Revolutionary War follow-up with a Hamilton-inspired twist. All this, and we're still debating who does the best Mr. Hankey voice! Oh, and we dive into a retro board game adaptation that pairs centipedes with gnomes in a surprisingly competitive twist—in our ever-popular segment, “Whatcha' been playin'…?” Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Kevin Roughton's Hamilton Act 1 & 2 Activities Khan Academy's Guide to Adulting (thanks, Mr. Heck!). Centipede board game
Welcome back to the chaos of post-break classrooms! This week, the gang tackles everything from sneaky teacher games during faculty meetings to creative ways of easing students (and themselves) back into the school grind. Fabian introduces the “one word” project and a sneaky vocabulary game, Jamie shares her Iron Chef reboot for expectations and a hydro flask decorating activity, and Scott does some reflective weeding—literally. Plus, find out what happens when a dribbling drill turns into a Forrest Gump moment. And don't miss what had Scott losing (again and again) in our ever-popular segment “What'cha been playin'…?” Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Eric Kurtz's “One Word” Activity: A reflective New Year project for students. Canva Video: For creating visually striking “one word” designs. Sneaky Genies: A vocabulary review game from EMC2. Don't Llama! A quirky, quick-to-learn card game.
Welcome back to the Rebel Teacher Alliance! In this episode, we sit down with Emmy-nominated producer Jerry Kolber, the creative mastermind behind Brain Games, Who Smarted?, and Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.). Jerry shares his journey from making reality TV to redefining edutainment with shows that entertain, educate, and sometimes blow our minds. We talk about magic, Star Wars fandom, and what makes learning fun instead of fearsome. From classroom applications to screen-free engagement, we explore what's next for Jerry and his team—including a new project that's literally brainy. Of course, we wrap things up with a solid recommendation for one of the most beloved board games in our ever-popular segment, “Whatcha been playin'…?” Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Braingames Who Smarted? (free Teacher Subscription) Histories about True Histories (M.A.T.H.) Jedi Junkies Catan and Seafarers expansion
Welcome back to a fresh episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we dive into the joys and challenges of breaking away from a "frictionless" learning environment to embrace novelty and active engagement in the classroom. From playful lawsuits with "The Firm" to discussions about middle schoolers' peak altruistic learning phase, Michael Matera joins us to share his gamified insights and classroom adventures. We explore balancing creativity and structure, the value of failure, and why sticky brains need recall, not cramming. Plus, don't miss the cooperative game that turns Texas Hold'em into a heist in our ever-popular segment, "What'cha been playin'...?" Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social, @jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on BluSky @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - The Gang Boardgame - EMC2Learning --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
Welcome back to another episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Jamie takes us into the sticky, sugary chaos of her legendary gingerbread house project, while Scott shares the triumph of his students conquering a farmers market with their handcrafted creations. Fabian dives into his revolutionary Number Mania project, giving students a chance to connect history with creative data design. Plus, Jamie introduces a game featuring oversized cat mitts that's as bizarre as it sounds in our ever-popular segment "What'cha been playin...?" Join @hofmannedu.bsky.social,@jedijamie.bsky.social and @findingmyaloha.bsky.social each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rtalliance.bsky.social, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things Mentioned on the Show: - The Cat Mitt Game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode, Jamie and Fabian chat with Dr. Peter Liljedahl, the mind behind Building Thinking Classrooms. Peter shares how his journey into teaching wasn't a childhood dream but a path he stumbled into through coaching, carpentry, and a knack for helping others learn. They dive into how the Thinking Classroom approach works in not just math, but other subjects like social studies and language arts. Finally, Peter leaves us with a recommendation for a portable card game, perfect for life on the road, in our ever popular segment “Whatcha Been Playin'…?, Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - Building Thinking Classrooms - Dr. Liljedahl's book - Monopoly Deal - Monopoly but without the boring parts! - Vändtia - Classic Swedish Card Game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode we navigate the transition to BlueSky, the new social media platform, and share their latest classroom innovations. Fabian discusses a creative activity involving the Declaration of Independence, where students use Play-Doh and thin slides to visualize quotes. Jamie introduces her adaptation of an EduProtocol called “EduRacer” to help students construct well-structured paragraphs. Scott shares his “Mashology” project, where students combine global myths with Hawaiian mythology to create new stories. He also talks about winning a contest (again). In our ever-popular segment “Whatcha Been Playin'…?,” Fabian highlights the gamified language-learning app Duolingo and revisits the classic point-and-click adventure game “Return to Monkey Island.” Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode, hosts Scott, Jamie, and Fabian share their latest classroom innovations. Scott celebrates his new Bamboo Labs P1S 3D printer and discusses integrating 3D printing into student projects. Jamie brings autumn into her classroom with EMC² Learning activities like "Pick a Pie Pandemonium" and "Fall Star Scramble," engaging students in interactive literacy games. Fabian revitalizes his classroom game with new item cards and side quests, and uses a Rack and Stack as a summative assessment to help his IB students master command terms. In our ever popular segment “Whatcha' been playin…?” they also chat about the board game Azul. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show:- Pick a Pie Pandemonium - emc2learning activity (variation of Poker Chip Chase) - Fall Star Scramble - emc2learning activity (variation of Station To Station) - Scott's new 3d printer - Bambulabs P1S --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Fabian and Scott are joined by special guest Candice Healing, who steps in for Jamie. Candice, an experienced educator from northern Alberta, shares her journey of gamifying her classroom over the past seven years. The trio explores innovative teaching strategies, including EMC² Learning resources like "Coins for Content" and the Marshmallow Catapult Challenge. Candice shares her experiences with classroom activities such as a murder mystery based on Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," and incorporating games like "Hookie" to develop logical reasoning. In the ever popular segment “Whatcha' been playin'...?” Candice shares her love of games like Azul, Wingspan, and new games by Elizabeth Hargrave. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the impact of gamification on student engagement and the joy of bringing interactive learning into the classroom. Follow her on IG! Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Wingspan by Elizabeth Hargrave The Fox Experiment by Elizabeth Hargrave Undergrove by Elizabeth Hargrave Hookie by Rio Grande Games --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Fabian, Scott, and Jamie share their latest classroom adventures in engaging students through gamified learning. Jamie introduces "Mystery Writing," a program that combines videos with writing prompts.. She also discusses using "Resource Rumble" for interactive learning. Scott talks about engaging his students with games like "Herd Mentality" and "Color Brain" and describes a project where students start their own businesses using classroom resources. Fabian revisits the "Outer Space Galactic Badge Battle Peer Review" activity and in our ever popular segment “Whatcha' been playin'...?”he shares his experience playing "Dead of Winter," a cooperative survival game. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Mystery Writing by Mystery Science (Discovery Education) Resource Rumble from EMC² Learning Outer Space Galactic Badge Battle Peer Review from EMC² Learning - Adaptation of "Island Hopping with Huck Finn" peer review activity. Passport / Booklet as graphic organizer Dead of Winter board game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Fabian, Scott (Chewy), and Jamie welcome special guest Trevor MacKenzie, an educator and author specializing in inquiry-based learning. Trevor shares his journey into teaching and emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity and student agency in the classroom. The discussion covers practical strategies for implementing inquiry-based learning, such as using provocations and question routines, and addresses challenges educators may face when shifting to this approach. Trevor also offers insights on building strong relationships with students and co-designing learning experiences. Finally, he talks about his favorite game he plays with his family in our ever popular segment “Whatcha' been playin'...?” Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show:- Follow Trevor on IG (@trev_mackenzie) and check out his website trevormackenzie.com- Trevor's Books: Inquiry Mindset, Inquiry Mindset: Questions Edition, Dive Into Inquiry, Inquiry Mindset: Assessment Edition --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, Scott, Fabian, and Jamie dive into classroom innovations and share some laughs. Scott discusses his success with DonorsChoose and using ChatGPT for project ideas. He also recounts a mix-up attending a Harry Potter fundraiser organized by Fabian's students. Fabian highlights the impressive Harry Potter event, which raised significant funds for Habitat for Humanity. Jamie talks about her intense parent-teacher conference schedule and introduces a new boss battle in her class featuring a "sentient donut." Jamie closes out the episode by talking about a new future addition to her collection in our ever popular segment “Whatcha' been playin'...?” Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Bambu Lab 3D Printer Dice Throne: Outcasts (Halloween Edition) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode, hosts Scott, Fabian, and Jamie share classroom experiences. Jamie recounts a recent fall at school and preparing for parent-teacher conferences. Scott discusses a wetlands field trip and positive changes in his students. Fabian explains how he's using AI and Google Forms to streamline student feedback. Jamie introduces "Play-Doh Vocab" as a hands-on way to teach vocabulary. Fabian describes a sticker-making activity to help students grasp global politics concepts. They also talk about homecoming week, with Fabian experiencing it for the first time. In "Whatcha Been Playin'," Fabian reviews Mysterium, a cooperative mystery board game. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Mysterium Board Game Edrenaline Rush by John Meehan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode, hosts Scott, Fabian, and Jamie return after a short break. Scott shares his visit to the San Diego Zoo, where he met a tour guide he considers his "spirit animal," and discusses his expanded classroom wishlist featuring flexible seating and STEM equipment like 3D printers and drones. Jamie introduces "Book Snaps" by Tara Martin to engage her fourth graders with Island of the Blue Dolphins, having students annotate texts with thoughts, emojis, and hashtags. Fabian reveals Google's new AI tool, NotebookLM, which creates personalized podcasts from uploaded documents. Scott also shares how he used ChatGPT to design a "time capsule" project. In "Whatcha Been Playin'", Jamie talks about Clank Legacy, a deck-building game that evolves with each session. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Google NotebookLM Book Snaps by Tara Martin Be Real by Tara Martin Clank Legacy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
This week we have an episode from our sidepod we would like to share. Check out the other episodes to learn more in depth about EduProtocols. We welcome back Jacob Carr, newly minted author of the ELA edition of the EduProtocols book, and talk about his favorite protocol called We Have A Situation Here (WHASH). The discussion covers one of the meatier EPs that can lead to an incredibly deep examination of texts. The purpose is to provide context, background knowledge and “setting” of a document. Think a very structured and more thorough Iron Chef Please follow @eduprotocols, your hosts Jamie, Fabian, and Scott on Twitter and the show on Twitter and TikTok. Check out the Rebel Teacher Alliance Podcast here. Links: Jake's Frayer Model EduProtocols ELA Edition --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode hosts Fabian, Jamie, and Scott share their recent classroom experiences, challenges, and successes. Scott discusses a field trip where his students engaged in wetlands restoration, fostering connections with nature and community involvement. Fabian introduces the concept of Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) and how he's integrating thinking classrooms and student-led assessments into his teaching. Jamie shares her excitement about "Fat Bear Week," engaging her students in a fun and educational activity that combines wildlife awareness and classroom debate. This week, we want to hear what YOU've been playin…? Share on the Discord! Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) - A teaching strategy from Peter Liljedahl's Thinking Classroom practices - Fat Bear Week --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance podcast, hosts Fabian, Jamie, and Scott share their recent experiences and classroom innovations. Jamie discusses "A Touch of Understanding," a program that brings empathy and awareness to students about individuals with different abilities. Fabian shares insights from his professional development sessions with Trevor McKenzie on inquiry-based learning and thinking classrooms, exploring how to implement these strategies in social studies. Scott talks about engaging his students with vision boarding and seeking inspirational resources to motivate them. The trio also delves into the challenges of professional development and wraps up with Fabian sharing his experience playing "Frosthaven" in our ever-popular segment "Whatcha been playin'...?" Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things Mentioned on the Show: A Touch of Understanding Trevor McKenzie Building Thinking Classrooms 60 Second Docs Frosthaven --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode titled "Finding Our Fact-Check," the Rebel Teacher Alliance hosts—Fabian, Jamie, and Scott—share classroom experiences and educational insights. Fabian discusses being fact-checked by John Meehan about the "Track Attack" game and how he successfully implemented it with his students. Jamie celebrates her students building lightsabers, unlocking new levels in her classroom game, and highlights a legendary book project that has inspired the class. The trio reflects on teaching about 9/11, offering different approaches suitable for various age groups. Scott seeks book recommendations for his high school students, leading to a discussion on engaging literature for reluctant readers. In our ever-popular segment "Whatcha been playin'...?", Scott shares his experience with the game Patchwork. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: Track Attack on EMC2 - paid content In the Shadow of the Towers "The Man in the Red Bandana" by Honor Crowther Fagan Patchwork - Boardgame --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
This week, the Jamie, Fabian, and Scott discuss EduProtocols, Emc2learning activities, an Egg Dash challenge, and more! Jamie gives us an update on how her students did with their second Microlab and how much they have improved already. Fabian is having an EduProtocols Bonanza and is considering using two templates by EMC2learning called Last Word and Track Attack. And lastly, Scott talks about his poster printer and how he engages his ALO students. In the end, Fabian describes one of his favorite review games: Danger Cards. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: EMC2Learning Microlab EMC2Learning EggDash Challenge --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
Today the crew talks about Microlabs from EMC2 Learning, how Fabian revived a class that was very hard to engage with by using the Wicked Hydra EduProtocol and SchoolAI, and Scott talks about his struggles in his self-contained classroom. Finally, Jamie shares a game in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?'. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: EMC2Learning Microlab Zombicide --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
Wow. We think this is a record. But this is probably the shortest, but also the most concise episode we have ever recorded. Three teachers. Three student engagement stories. One boardgame. And we are done. Scott talks about how he engages his ALO students with a Frayer model activity Jeremy Sederquist posted on our Discord, Fabian has his students commit low-key vandalism by having them put googly eyes on random objects, and Jamie tried a new EMC2 activity called Collab Collect (Stack Attack). In the end, Scott talks about a game in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?'. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: EMC2learning.com Trekking the National Parks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
This week, it is week one for Fabian, while Jamie is already getting settled with her students and Scott is still recruiting. Listen to us discussing how different a high school class with low numbers of students can be, Jamie is hitting the ground running with her game, and Scott is passing out personal invitations to his students. Fabian has a game he describes in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show:- Ice Cool- Cup Stack Collapse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
Welcome back everybody! We are back and so happy to talk to each other again after the longest break we have ever taken. A lot has happened and we unpack it on our show. Join us, listen in as Scott talks about his position he is coordinating and basically creating from nothing, Jamie moving back into a 4th grade only classroom, and Fabian talks about his move to a new school and a new state. Jamie has a game she describes in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?. Happy sixth season everyone! Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show:- Monica Genta on TikTok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Jamie Halsey, Fabian Hofmann, and Scott Kazarian are joined by Mr. Ben Weems, a middle school history teacher passionate about gamifying the learning experience. Ben shares his journey, insights, and unique strategies for engaging students through game-like elements in his classroom. The conversation delves into his use of thematic maps, item cards, and historical events to create a dynamic and educational environment. Plus, they discuss the latest in gamified learning and delve into some favorite games in the ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?'. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - My City - Ready, Set, Bet - Star Wars: Unlimited --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Jamie Halsey, Fabian Hofmann, and Scott Kazarian welcome special guest Brian Thompson, a YouTube creator passionate about immersive design and making. Brian talks about his journey of starting his YouTube channel, the importance of imagination in education, and the inspiring community he has built `around creating immersive spaces. The discussion also touches on the benefits of project-based learning for students and the impact of creative projects in fostering imagination and hands-on skills. Tune in to find out how Brian combines his love for sci-fi and making to inspire students and educators alike. In our ever popular segment “What'cha been playin'...?” everyone shares a game and three out of four of them exist already. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - The Smuggler's Room YouTube Channel - Wyrmspan - Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza - Star Wars Jabba's Palace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
This episode dives deep into the intersections of education, artificial intelligence (AI), and gamification strategies. Our special guest, John Meehan, shares his insights on the transformative power of games in the classroom, discusses the ethical and practical aspects of AI in education, and offers a sneak peek into the latest developments at EMC2 Learning. We also tackle the contemporary issue of AI attribution in student work, explore innovative teaching techniques, and get a glimpse into John's personal journey with CrossFit and gaming. Finally, check out the game(s) he is sharing in our ever popular segment “What'cha been playin'...?”. Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com or here. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - emc2learning - Fully Engaged - EDrenaline Rush - Wingspan Asia - Grass is Greener --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, the hosts discuss their end-of-year preparations and share engaging classroom games, including Mafia and the review game Territory Takedown which can be found on emc2learning.com. They reflect on students' emotional reactions to their departure announcements and hiding "grou(b)t demlins" as playful Easter eggs. The hosts also discuss using technology tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Canva to enhance their classroom activities. In the ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin'...?” Scott shares the game Block party. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - Block Party - Territory Takedown - Rehash Rally --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
Today on Rebel Teacher Alliance, we have a lively discussion with Jeremy Sederquist, who shares his journey from teaching math to STEM, incorporating gamification and a steampunk theme to engage students. The conversation also dives into topics like 3D printers, room transitions, and innovative teaching methodologies, including gamified learning with personalized characters and Lego Robotics. In our ever popular segment "Whatcha' Been Playin'...?", Jeremy introduces Dumb Ways to Die. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - Dumb Ways to Die --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
This week's episode is full of major announcements! Scott and Fabian reveal some pretty big news. Jamie shares the success of her "Harry Potter vs. Star Wars" day with student-run game stations. Fabian details his multi-part "Shadogar" boss battle incorporating Quizizz, tower building, and creativity. The hosts also discussed their Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations and end-of-year gamified activities. In our ever popular segment "Whatcha' Been Playin'...?", Fabian introduced the strategic WWII board game Blitzkrieg. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
On this episode, Jamie shares her exciting new gamification cards like the "Wookiee Cafe Spy" for tracking her coffee intake and the "Rebel Reader's Relay" to incentivize book shares. Fabian then discusses having YouTube creator Brian Thompson as a virtual guest for his students' Star Wars project. With summer approaching, we talk about upcoming PD opportunities including Seasons of CS and Jamie presenting at EduProtocols Academy. Scott recaps his recent "boss battle" review game where one class impressively defeated the boss at 100%. In our ever popular segment "Whatcha' Been Playin'...?", Scott recommends the engaging German puzzle game The Magic Labyrinth he discovered at a thrift store. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show:- Seasons of CS- Magic Labyrinth- EduProtocols Summer Academy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
In this episode, we delve into the integration of innovative technologies and teaching strategies in the classroom. From leveraging Canva for creative student projects to exploring AI chatbots' role in student engagement and media literacy, we navigate the diverse landscape of education technology. Reflecting on our experiences, we examine the challenges and benefits of incorporating digital platforms into lesson plans and the impact on student learning and critical thinking skills. Our interactive discussion includes gamifying classroom experiences with chatbots, organizing group activities, and sharing recommendations for educational tools like Microsoft reading tools and fluency assessments. Finally, Fabian shares a game in our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin'...?”. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com. Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show:- www.schoolai.com- Indiana Jones: Throw me the Idol --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
Welcome to our newest episode! Scott, Jamie, and Fabian delved into their recent activities, attending conferences and exploring innovative educational tools like Budly.ai and Quizizz. The conversation touched on field trips, live shows, and educational games. Stick around until the end for our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin'...?”. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool #gamification Join @hofmannedu, @mrsjamiehalsey, and @findingmyaloha each week by subscribing to our podcast and rating and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts! Join our Discord on rebelteacheralliance.com Find us on Instagram @rebelteacheralliance, on Twitter @rebelteacherpod, and on TikTok @rebelteacheralliance. Leave us a message here! Things mentioned on the show: - budly.ai - Sign up for the BETA - schoolai.com - Great tool that lets you create a monitored chatbot - Quizizz.com - Great review platform with tons of AI integration - Diffit - Check our discord for an exclusive premium trial until the end of this school year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebel-teacher-alliance/support
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