Fridays in Flannel: A Shop Teacher's Odyssey

In this episode, Shawn shares about shop teacher burnout, fading enthusiasm, and why Fridays in Flannel has been MIA since fall 2020. Intro and ending music is from "King Porter Stomp" by Joel Cummins on YouTube Studio. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Many shop teachers all over the globe are finding themselves teaching in ways they've never imagined.  Some are trying to teach a hands-on class in an online-only format.  Others are back to business as usual (behind a mask, of course). Many, however find themselves in the the vast gray space in between known as "hybrid learning."  In this episode, Shawn shares his experiences so far with hybrid. What's going great? (hint: a lot) What's not going so great and how can we fix that?  Also, does hybrid education have viability beyond a world that revolves around COVID? If you are interested in joining Shawn for a chat on Fridays in Flannel, feel free to reach out on Instagram (@fridaysinflannel) or by email (fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com). Show your shop class pride! Check out the collection of shop class merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/fridays-in-flannel-store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn talks with Cathy Heying, owner of The Lift Garage in Minneapolis about her efforts to serve the transportation needs of the less fortunate in her community. Check out and support their work at theliftgarage.org or on Instagram at The Lift Garage. Check out shop class merch on the Fridays in Flannel store on TeeSpring https://teespring.com/stores/fridays-in-flannel-store Use the code FLANNEL to receive a 10% discount at checkout. This promotion ends September 30th, 2020 If you are interested in joining Shawn for an episode, reach out to the show at fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com or by finding the show on Instagram @fridaysinflannel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shawn offers a preview of his fall semester and how he plans to adapt to teaching virtually for an indefinite amount of time. He also makes some predictions about this school year and the lasting effect of the current state of teaching. If you are interested in being a guest on Fridays in Flannel, reach out to Shawn on Instagram (@fridaysinflannel) or by email (fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com). Also, if you are interested in some shop class inspired shirts, mugs, stickers, and banners, check out the Fridays in Flannel Store on Teespring. Use the code FLANNEL by September 30, 2020 to receive 10% off your order. Proceeds help support the production of this show. https://teespring.com/stores/fridays-in-flannel-store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn reviews The Multiplayer Classroom by Lee Sheldon and discusses its possible applications to the shop class world. https://www.amazon.com/Multiplayer-Classroom-Designing-Coursework-Game/dp/1435458443 If you are interested in joining an episode of Fridays in Flannel, contact Shawn on Instagram (@fridaysinflannel) or by email (fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com). Check out the shop class merchandise at the Fridays in Flannel store on Teespring.com and use the promo code FLANNEL to save 10% at checkout. https://teespring.com/stores/fridays-in-flannel-store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this new episode format, Shawn will be reviewing some shop class related events that have been in the news lately. News Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/07/02/teen-woodworking-charity-shutdown/ https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/06/30/Trade-career-school-education-classroom/stories/202006160038 https://www.baldwin-bulletin.com/news/teacher-shortages-addressed-at-career-and-technical-education-summit/article_0ac38ede-bd5c-11ea-8a61-dbfcef1f14e0.html https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/mike-rowe-dirty-jobs-reboot If you are interested in purchasing some shop class swag, check out https://teespring.com/stores/fridays-in-flannel-store If you would like to be on an episode of Fridays in Flannel, contact Shawn via Instagram @fridaysinflannel or by email fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Matt Blomquist returns as a guest on the show to discuss his experience teaching a shop class for inmates at a prison. If you are interested in joining Shawn for an episode, contact him via Instagram or at fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com. To support Fridays in Flannel and help champion the importance of shop class, check out the shop class merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/fridays-in-flannel-store --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shawn catches up with an alumni of his program that has been working in carpentry since graduating high school in 2019. The two discuss how high school prepared him for a career in the building trades and some things he was unprepared for once he laced up his workboots. If you are interested in joining Shawn for an episode of Fridays in Flannel, contact him on Instagram (@fridaysinflannel) or by email (fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Okay, so it's a podcast and it's only telling, now showing. In this podcast, Shawn shares the changes made in his shop class program over the years, the reasoning behind it, and some of the mistakes that we made. If you would like to be a guest on Fridays in Flannel, contact Shawn on Instagram (@fridaysinflannel) or by email (fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn and fellow shop teacher Tim Zavacki (@zavacki_tech_ed) discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of teaching from home in 2020 and look forward at the possibility of remote teaching in the future. The importance of social media for shop teachers is also discussed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a continuation of the interview with Matt Blomquist in Episode 10.  Shawn and Matt continue to discuss high school home construction courses among other things.  If you haven't done so already, check out Episode 10 of Fridays in Flannel and the season 2 finale of the Shop Class Podcast for more info.  Also, check out Matt on Instagram (@build_learn_teach). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is part 1 of 2 of an interview that Shawn did with Matt Blomquist (@build_learn_teach).  They discuss Matt's house building program where high school students get hands-on experience on an actual residential construction site.  As usually happens, we get sidetracked along the way.  This interview is continued in episode 11.  Also, check out Matt's interview on the season 2 finale of the Shop Class Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn talks with first year shop teacher Emma Schroeder. They discuss the things that shareholders in the shop class experience need to do to support the success of shop class and the opportunities and pitfalls of social media for shop teachers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I this episode, Shawn discusses the world of middle school shop with middle school shop teacher Chris Wrona.  As terrifying as the world of middle school can seem for a shop teacher, it is also a great opportunity.  Chris and Shawn discuss everything from middle school goals and curriculum to how to teach students who can barely see above the table saw. As always, Shawn also provides his random recommendation of the week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of Fridays in Flannel, Shawn is joined by Kevin Wit for the inaugural Woodshop Draft.  The two of them take turns selecting tools to equip a woodshop classroom.  They analyze their picks and have to get a little creative when the equipment they want gets drafted before they can snag it.  As always, this episode also features Shawn's Random Recommendation. Follow the Podcast on Instagram at fridaysinflannel and if you are interested in joining Shawn for an episode, send him a DM on Instagram or email fridaysinflannelpodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of teaching shop class during quarantine in 2020.  He also shares some of his goals as he looks at completing the school year while remote learning and his random recommendation for this episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn interviews Mark, one of his senior students. The two discuss Mark's aspirations for a career in plumbing, what life is like for a student during a pandemic, and what a student is looking for when they walk through our shop doors. As always, Shawn includes his random recommendation for the episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shawn discussed the delicate balance between hands-on and theoretical instruction for shop class. He is joined by Dave Almanzan (dhsautotech on Instagram), a shop teacher from Houston, Texas. Also included is discussion about online learning and Shawn's random recommendation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Shawn asked the question "What is your why?" and discusses the motivations behind his shop class program and the passion he pours into it. As always, Shawn also includes a random recommendation you can take to heart or ignore. If you would like to participate in an episode of Fridays in Flannel, contact the podcast on Instagram or by sending an email to FridaysinFlannelPodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We shop teachers find ourselves in a frenzy trying to figure out how to teach hands-on, technology-heavy courses in a remote and online format. I share 10 (actually 11) ideas for how to instruct students from the comfort of your own home as well as some general tips to keep in mind. Also included is the Random Recommendation of this episode. I recommend you check out the Crying in My Car Podcast for a good laugh and a break from the crazy world we live in. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is the welcome episode of Fridays in Flannel. In this episode I discuss the goals of the podcast and the story behind its somewhat cryptic name. I also include my inaugural Random Recommendation where I encourage you to check out the Shop Class Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app