The Inspired Teacher Podcast

Join me as I talk to Kyle Anderson (@AndersonEdTech on Twitter) as we discuss his book To the Edge: Successes and Failures Through Risk Taking, some ways he connects with his students and how he seeks to make his content and classes immersive and engaging for his students. 

Join me in this week's reflection as I discuss my three main goals for myself this summer. I'd love to hear from you! Let me know your goals or any tips you might have for me on Twitter (@Mr_Brilla) or through email ([email protected]). 

Join me as I talk with Nate Ridgeway about his method of rejecting the Mythical Master Narrative of the Civil Rights Movement in America. I think you'll love this episode and come away with some very practical tips and lessons you can use right away. Be sure to check out the accompanying blog post complete with links to Nate's lessons and more of his resources. Thanks! 

Join me as I discuss what I learned about myself and teaching in my role as a Teacher on Special Assignment during the last two years. 

Jen is currently a middle school social studies teacher that worked with a small group of her colleagues to develop a credit score simulation for her students. This simulation, meant to run for the entire school year, would be a way to not only help her students understand the often-confusing world of credit scores, but to also track and evaluate their own habits as a student. I really think you'll enjoy this episode! Check out the Jen's resources found on my blog post. 

In this episode, Mike shares his thoughts on the need to keep ego out of the classroom and instead, focus on confidence from your experiences. Feel free to share your thoughts with Mike on Twitter (@Mr_Brilla) or email ([email protected]) or by commenting on the blog linked below. Check out the show notes for this week's reflection here. 

I figured it was time for me to put my money where my mouth is and share my best lesson (well, and my schedule this past week made booking a guest impossible). Listen to the latest episode to hear how my students became agents of change in their own communities. Check out the blog post for more information and resources. 

In the third part of this five-part reflection, Mike discusses why he thinks we can use the study of history to help us become better individuals and societies today. 

You'll love the energy and ideas brought to you by Kevin Cline in this episode! Kevin discusses how he uses music and other forms of entertainment to teach history to his students. You'll also hear a lot about how important mutual respect and connection are to Kevin and his students. 

Here's the latest reflection from Mike. This is the second part in a 5-part reflection series entitled "Why Study History?" In this episode Mike talks a little bit about what he thinks we can learn when we study greatness throughout history.