Synopsis
Making Fun of Teaching is dedicated to encouraging, informing, and entertaining teachers, while exploring ways to utilize fun as a fundamental tenet of effective teaching. Veteran teacher Toney Jackson conducts interviews with classroom superheroes, presents powerful poetry, and delves deep into discussions about the importance of making fun.
Episodes
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![Ep 11: Chrissy Romano -AKA- The Connected Educator talks innovation and tech integration]()
Ep 11: Chrissy Romano -AKA- The Connected Educator talks innovation and tech integration
10/06/2016 Duration: 01h07min -
![Ep 10: Rhymes With Me]()
Ep 10: Rhymes With Me
08/06/2016 Duration: 15minThis show features an episode of the "Rhymes With Me" Podcast, which was devoted to bringing poetry, literature, and fun into the classroom.
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![Ep 9: S.P.E.A.K. Episode 2]()
Ep 9: S.P.E.A.K. Episode 2
01/06/2016 Duration: 06minOn this SPEAK episode, I share a poem called 'Prayer -or- (Waiting to Work)'. Responses (Comments, questions, etc) welcome!
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![Ep 8: S.P.E.A.K. Episode 1]()
Ep 8: S.P.E.A.K. Episode 1
19/05/2016 Duration: 07minThe first S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions And Knowledge) episode! This episode features is a song I wrote called 10 Class Commandments. In a future episode I'll break this down in detail. Here is the song, a brief recap, and your ticket to a free audiobook!
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![Ep 7: Louisa Vilardi talks writing, fearlessness, Lord of the Flies!]()
Ep 7: Louisa Vilardi talks writing, fearlessness, & Lord of the Flies!
10/05/2016 Duration: 39minAuthor, educator, and theater director Louisa Vilardi talks about the importance of fearlessness, and the potential downside of classroom tech. Her writing reaches from the youngest learners all the way up, and she shares her insight with us!
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![Ep 6: Chelsea Collins NJ State Teacher of the Year imparts some award winning wisdom]()
Ep 6: Chelsea Collins NJ State Teacher of the Year imparts some award winning wisdom
01/05/2016 Duration: 34minNJ State Teacher of the Year Chelsea Collins takes time amidst her varied responsibilities and drops some knowledge that we can all benefit from! Chelsea discusses the importance of collaboration, her favorite fictional teachers, PD on Wheels, and much more!
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![Ep 5: The Comic Con-Nection to learning]()
Ep 5: The Comic Con-Nection to learning
25/04/2016 Duration: 17minExploring the link between INSPIRATION, EDUCATION, and IMAGINATION. Proof that COMIC BOOKS ARE COMMON CORE PLUS SO MUCH MORE!
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![Ep 4: Caseen Gaines speaks about assessments and empowering students]()
Ep 4: Caseen Gaines speaks about assessments and empowering students
22/04/2016 Duration: 01h13minAward-winning author, pop culture historian, and educator Caseen Gaines, speaks on the importance of helping students to own the content, and sheds light on why teachers shouldn't be afraid of assessments.
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![Ep 3: Scottt Raven shares his passion for poetry and performance]()
Ep 3: Scottt Raven shares his passion for poetry and performance
15/04/2016 Duration: 38minScottt Raven of the Mayhem Poets shares his passion for entertaining and educating at the same time!
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![Ep 2: Chris Ryan talks about jumping from journalism to education, and inspiring students]()
Ep 2: Chris Ryan talks about jumping from journalism to education, and inspiring students
03/04/2016 Duration: 55minAward winning author, actor, publisher and veteran teacher Chris Ryan, discusses his jump from writing articles about kids being killed, to writing lesson plans and inspiring kids to succeed.
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![Ep 1: Rosemary Flowers-Jackson talks diversity representation]()
Ep 1: Rosemary Flowers-Jackson talks diversity representation
26/03/2016 Duration: 27min40 year veteran teacher Rosemary Flowers-Jackson discusses the importance of diversity, and making sure that all voices are heard & represented.
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![Making Fun of Teaching Podcast Episode 0.5]()
Making Fun of Teaching Podcast Episode 0.5
26/03/2016 Duration: 07minFirst episode of the Making Fun of Teaching Podcast! Allow me to introduce myself...
