The Pixel Classroom Podcast

Episode 160 has me doing a reflection on 2023. From the classroom to life in general. As I look ahead into 2024 with the Thinking Classroom Model. New live stream EDU and moving forward into the new year.

I review the book, Dragon Smart by the mother/son team of Tommy and Tisha Richmond. The book follows the story of Tommy the Dragon. He is gifted, smart, knows his facts, but when it comes to tests, Tommy isn't the best. The book is amazing look into something we have all experienced. We know our facts, we do our studying, we love learning, but when it comes to tests, we panic or can't do o...

I review the books: Chasing Rabbits: A Curious Guide to a Lifetime of Mathematical Wellness by Sunil Singh. Lessons that Last: 185 Reflections on the Life-Shaping Power of a Teacher by Julie Schmidt and Laura Estes-Swilley. Both books are must pick ups if you are a teacher, administrator or even starting your educational journey.

In episode 157 I reflect on the past few weeks I have not recorded an episode. Talking about that it's ok to step away from things for a while. Relax, find out what is important and how you can grow and learn from it.

I am joined by one of the Teach Better Team co-founders, Rae Hughart on the Pixel Classroom. The Teach Better Team imagines a world where every educator is connected, supported, and inspired to be BETTER every day; so that all learners can discover and develop their passions to positively impact our communities. Rae shares her history as an educator, how the Teach Better Team works with other educ...

I am joined by my friend, and fellow Co-host of Games, Comics and Coffee live stream, Adam Muller. The two of us talk about games, currently media and copyright laws and upcoming games we are excited about. Adam also goes into depth about why gamification in education is important to students and learning.

I am joined by Josh Tovar, an educator with thirty-two years in education. The two of us talk about education, technology, STEM and SEL. We also spend most of the episode talking about why relationships and establishment with students is very key to learning in education. From Sports to the Classroom, Josh goes into why it matters to know your students.

Kicking off the 5th season with Episode 153, I return for a new year of education, joy, fun and a few announcements. Please join me as the Pixel Classroom Podcasts dives into learning, emergin, collections and joy. You can check out our YouTube Channel , my new co-hosting of Games, Comics & Coffee and please help clear my Classroom Amazon List this year. Thank you everyone for your support.

Wrapping up the fourth season of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. I reflect on my many guests this season, the closing of my blog, the challenges of education at the moment and more. I also talk about my upcoming summer video series on my Youtube Channel which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyETMH0uK8XFRBbImkUy_GQ . This episode is partial sponsored by Wired Nutrition .

I review the books A Place They Love by Elijah Carbajal and T he Adventures of Little Mickey Keep on Going by Mickey Smith Jr. for Episode 151. Both books are very well done and inspirational to both teachers and students.

In episode 151, I reflect on my first year at my new school year. The triumphs, set backs, accomplishments and even looking at how far I have gone in the last 11 years. I also wish my graduating class of 2023 good luck.

I talked with Shut and Teach's Elijah Cabajal for the big 150th episode of the Pixel Classroom podcast. Elijah talks about his career, his podcasts, learning sessions and some of his upcoming projects. Including the release of his book and his EDU Couples Podcast with his wife.

In this fun filled Star Trek fan episode. I look back at my favorite ships on Star Trek over the course of the series 50 years. From the original, Enterprise to the Defiant . All information is pulled from the current volume of the Ships of Star Trek and Memory Alpha. Have fun listening.

In one of the last book reviews for season 4, I review The AI Educator by Matt Millar. The AI Classroom by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox & Brad Weinstein. The Science Box by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson and finally, Study like a Gamer by Kai Rush. All books are great for your summer reading and looking into: AI, STEM/STEAM and Student Studies skills from SEL to PBL. Check them out today.

In episode 145, after several recording issues. I reflect on where I am as the school year begins to draw to a close with the final 9 weeks of the 2023 school year. How returning to Community Theater allowed me to look at where I came from. Where I am now and where I am going forward.

I am joined in episode 146 with Dan Tricarico. Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over thirty years. He is also the author of The Zen Teacher:  Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers (DBC, Inc. 2018) . In his spare time, he enjoys writing, listening to music, reading myste...

From our first live stream episode, I am joined by educator and author, Sarah Thomas. Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest.  She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group t...

In our first livestream episode for episode 142, I review The Design Thinking Classroom: Using design thinking to reimagine the role and practice of educators by David Jakes. This is the latest book from the IM Press. You can learn more on David's Website at: https://davidjakesdesigns.com/

I reflect on the first six months of my new position. Talking about what lead me to my current classroom. Some of the struggles, challenges and successes that have occurred so far in the first three quarters of the 2022-2023 school year. I also talk about moving to Live Streaming for my upcoming podcasts. Promoting my Donors Choose Projects and seeing where the next three months of the school year...

I wrap up the month of January with episode 141 with a pair of book reviews. The first being Write There and Now by the Zen Teacher himself, Dan Tricarico and Edumatch: Snapshot in Education 2022 where I am one of 26 educators who contributed to the book.  Write Here and Now Snapshot in Education 2022

In episode 140, I talk about starting my blog over again. Why I started in back in the Summer of 2012. How it was a great tool to use my reflection and sharing and connecting with the education community. How it started to wane and became more of a website to house my latest podcast episodes. Now, in 2023, how I'm looking forward to restarting it with a new look, a new mission and using it as a re...

Keven Rinaman returns to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. If you don't remember Keven from episode 85, Keven Rinaman is an educator and author. He has taught history, math, and technology at middle and high school grades, and has served as the technology director and Dean of Students for his district. Keven has coached numerous sports including: wrestling, golf, baseball and esports. He is a graduate...

I am joined by former teacher and Ed Technology Coach and author, Adam Juarez in the first big episode for 2023. Adam Juarez is a Technology Integration Coach and Consultant for AdaKat EdTech Consulting. For 17 years, he served the teachers and students of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School district as a middle school and high school US and World History Teacher and Technology Integration Coach. Be...

I kick off 2023 with a reflection on 2022. From starting off rocky at my previous district to starting a new job and position at my current school district. I also talk about a new book I was a contributing author to, which you can find here . I also talk about my goals in 2023, what I'm hoping for the podcast as the year moves forward and wishing everyone a happy and safe, 2023. 

I will be on Hiatus until mid or late January 2023. I have personal pieces to focus on. See everyone in the New Year.