Two teachers from a Title 1 high school discuss teaching, learning, students, parents, and themselves in this raw look into what it's really like to be a teacher.
Just when they were finding a rhythm into place, things got flipped upside down. Raike and Hyde talk about how... New master schedule, new classes, an end to simultaneous teaching, the impossible is now possible.... Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Week three of new schooling. Raike is doing great with her small class sizes, but struggling with paperwork. Hyde is all over the place with thirty kids in every class.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
After three days of simultaneous teaching, Raike has bounced back from last week's low point with great success. Hyde is struggling, but making it work.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde reflect on the first 3 days of "school". All eLearning, for the students who show up. Stress levels are high for teachers everywhere, some are handling it better than others, but we are all pressing forward. Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Finally Raike and Hyde find the right metaphor for what it feels like to be a teacher in COVID times - frogs in the pot... Tensions are high and the future is murky, but the show goes on!Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about what it's like as Florida teachers during this COVID Pandemic. From top to bottom there are more questions than answers, but parents, students, and teachers alike will be figuring things out one way or another, as schools open very soon.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
At a time when nobody has answers and they're being told to plan for all contingencies, Raike and Hyde find plenty of things to complain about.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
The school board has voted to start with eLearning for the first four weeks of school. Raike and Hyde discuss the implications and ride the roller coaster of emotions - from testing and compliance, to sports and devices - the excitement never stops!! Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde get loose on the night before their first day back. Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
In this edition of Agree or Disagree, Raike and Hyde talk about what students "deserve", teachers complaining, if college prepared them, lesson plans and more. Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
After watching the documentary "Ivory Tower" Raike and Hyde talk about the value of college, especially when every dollar counts.Ivory Tower Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-Fj5wivD8M Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
On this edition of teacher tantrums Raike and Hyde talk about curriculum changes, decision making processes, communication, the unknown, time, and more.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com #TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about the old classic books that students still read in high school. Are these books really necessary? Is it time to make a change? What about the students!?Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
On this edition, Raike and Hyde talk about what students say when they are absent, when they don't like their grade, when they are surprised by a test, when they make jokes and more!Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about the 2010 documentary "Waiting For Superman", which paints the picture of a failing school system that faces many of the problems we still have today."Waiting For Sruperman" Trailer:https://youtu.be/g7hcbIQnq-gFollow up Urban Prep Chicago:https://www.chicagoreporter.com/chicagos-urban-prep-academy-known-for-100-college-acceptance-rates-put-reputation-ahead-of-results/Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0WgEmail: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde discuss loud students vs smelly students, what's more gross than a wet shoe lace, grumpy people, work attire, professional development, running out of supplies, and more!Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg #TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about standardized testing.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg #TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about if students should start school later, higher standards for athletes, and "non-essential" electives.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg #TeachingOffTheBooks
Matt D is back to talk with Raike and Hyde about the school reopening guidelines for Nevada and Florida. Needless to say the challenges are are many and much is still unknown.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about working outside your contract, a lack of accountability for teachers, Admin support, and crazy parents.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com #TeachingOffTheBooks
After watching two TED talks (links below) Raike and Hyde talk about school and creativity - do they go together?How School Makes Kids Less Intelligent: https://youtu.be/2Yt6raj-S1M Do Schools Kill Creativity: https://youtu.be/2Yt6raj-S1M Connect With Us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com #TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about the results of their district's community survey about returning to school in the fall.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com #TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about the crazy things students say.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about the Governor's plan to reopen schools and what it may look like in the fall.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk about developing a summer routine and how your sleep schedule can easily get out of wack.Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com #TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde discuss why it's important for students to have a plan for when they graduate. How do they know what they want to do? Who's job is it to help them figure it out? What can we do as teachers to help them?Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3IyMuNwB6znxV1lUeZ0Wg#TeachingOffTheBooks
Raike and Hyde talk with Matt D, a teacher from Las Vegas. The three of them discuss the struggle of building school culture in a Title 1 school and how the restorative justice model can help do exactly that. From teacher led initiatives to admin changing their minds, it is a never ending battle. What has worked in your school?Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com#TeachingOffTheBooks
Sometimes it's hard to disagree!Connect With Us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com
Raike and Hyde talk about the end of the eLearning year. School is officially over.Connect with us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOTBpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingoffthebooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teaching-OFF-the-Books-100579631656775 Email: Teachingoffthebooks@gmail.com
Raike and Hyde talk about the year coming to an end - wrapping up, grades, students coming out of the woodwork, etc...
Raike and Hyde discuss things that teachers throw tantrums about. On this episode: internet connectivity, communication with colleagues, and class sizes.
Raike and Hyde talk about teacher salaries and ways teachers make extra money - from side hustles to summer jobs.
Shoutout @SuperTeachrLady on Twitter! Raike and Hyde talk about the struggles of teaching a self-contained class with multiple grade levels and talk about dreaded SUmmer Reading.
Raike and Hyde talk about some common teacher myths.
Raike and Hyde talk about why they are doing the podcast, their goals, and why they love teaching.
Raike and Hyde discuss some of the crazy things students have said to them in class. From parental requests and face-licking, to bra sizes and serial killers.
We discuss how parents are handing eLearning, and how their own unique situations effect students, teachers and learning.
Raike and Hyde talk about how technology affects students, teachers, and school. They also reflect on their own relationships with technology and social media, and ponder the importance of imagination.
Raike and Hyde address some conceptions of teachers and teaching, and agree or disagree.
Raike and Hyde talk about how they would have prepared if they had known school would not reconvene. How would they have prepared as teachers? How would they have prepared their students? And what impact will it have when we return to school?
Graduation has been postponed. We talk about what graduation might look like in these strange times, how the uncertainty is affecting students and teachers alike.
Teacher Tantrums are when teachers have had enough and they just lose it. We talk about the copy room, school administrators invading your class room, and teachers on the brink of retirement.
A week ago we found out we would not return to school this year. We talk about student and teacher reactions, pros and cons of eLearning, and how to stay sane in these strange times.
Raike and Hyde react to the news that school will remain closed and eLearning will continue through the end of the school year.We talk about student and teacher struggles and frustrations, the lasting effects of this transition, and how to adapt.
Raike and Hyde: two teachers talking about what it's really like.We talk about about how we became teachers, our own school experience, expectations when becoming a teacher vs the reality of being a teacher.
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