Jay and Nichole's Learning Lab

 This week, Nichole and Jay team up with Brenda , FunClass super-user and mentor, for an honest and real-world review of FunClass —a platform aiming to change how online learning looks and feels. 🎮📚 ✨ In This Episode: 📌 What FunClass does right : Interactive tools, quizzes, gamification features 📌 The biggest challenges teachers face when getting started 📌 Honest breakdowns: Screen sharing ,...

 We’re kicking off Season 3 with the episode you’ve been waiting for... and this time, we got it right. 💥 Join Nichole and Jay as they finally go head-to-head with KoalaGo vs FunClass —side-by-side classroom displays, live walkthroughs, and brutally honest takes from both the teacher and student perspectives . ✨ In This Episode: 📌 Side-by-side live platform tests —Jay teaches, Nichole joins as...

 In this Season 2 finale and Month 2 wrap-up , Nichole and Jay pull back the curtain on the real journey of building The Learning Lab Podcast —the wins, the flops, and the behind-the-scenes growth that shaped it all. From missed episodes to unexpected breakthroughs, this episode is a candid reflection on what it takes to balance creativity, consistency, and community-building as educator-entrepren...

Every great success story has an origin… and this one is filled with hustle, lessons learned, and a LOT of coffee. ☕ In this special co-host episode , Nichole and Jay pull back the curtain on their journeys from solo online teachers to industry leaders . If you’ve ever wondered how they built thriving businesses, launched a podcast, and became known figures in online teaching , this episode tells...

In this episode of The Learning Lab Podcast , Nichole and Jay break down the must-have technology, tools, and best practices for online educators. Whether you're a teacher, student, or parent , understanding the right setup can dramatically improve your online learning experience . ✨ In This Episode: 📌 The ultimate guide to online teaching equipment – from budget to pro setups 📌 Laptops, we...

The Learning Lab Podcast | S2E9 | Monthly Wrap-Up: The Truth About Online Teaching Rates & Fees Description :In this monthly wrap-up episode of The Learning Lab Podcast , Nichole and Jay break down the biggest revelations from February , exposing pricing discrepancies, hidden fees, and stagnant teacher pay across major online teaching platforms like Cambly and Amazing Talker . If you're an...

In this episode of The Learning Lab Podcast , Nichole and Jay are joined by Ronnie , an experienced agent in the online education space, to discuss the vital role agents play in connecting teachers with students. Whether you're an online educator looking for job opportunities or a freelancer considering working with an agent, this episode unpacks everything you need to know. ✨ In This Episode...

Welcome to a brand-new segment of The Learning Lab Podcast ! This week, Nichole and Jay take a deep dive into The Teacher Project —a coaching program for online educators that has sparked both praise and skepticism. ✨ In This Episode: 📌 Investigating The Teacher Project’s bold income claims📌 Are the success stories real or just clever marketing?📌 Breaking down questionable sales tactics and hi...

In this episode of The Learning Lab: Jay, Nichole, Yan, and Viana dive into the evolution of FunClass , exploring its latest updates, challenges, and future plans. Yan and Viana share insights on building a user-friendly platform, the role of AI in automating tasks, and upcoming features like a co-browser and annotation tool. They also discuss a major update to the online academy, including lesson...

In today's episode we give our monthly wrap-up and we introduce a new segment - Hall of Fame/Wall of Shame. This will be a monthlly segment where we potentially add a person, group or company. Our first Hall of Fame inductee is Katie Prescott. She made it for her continuous support to our community. Unfortunately for Cambly, they are the first to make the Wall of Shame. There are so many reaso...

In this episode, we explores navigating Chinese social media platforms, setting goals, and using reverse goal planning for success. Jillian shares her inspiring journey from mail carrier to teacherpreneur, offering practical tips on finding your niche and learning from mistakes. We also discuss balancing work-life priorities, teaching English effectively, and embracing entrepreneurial ventures lik...

In today's episode, we welcome 3 teachers to talk about mental health as an online teacher. We discussed how the isolation can impact us and what we can do to combat this. It's an episode that hit close to home for me. We'd love to hear your comments below. Looking for ways to give your Zoom classes a facelift? Give Funclass a try with a free trial. Be sure to check out the Abridge Aca...

Today Nichole and I welcome Rich Tweten, a well known online teacherpreneur and founder of "Your Road to Going Solo". This is an episode you definitely want to watch if you are a new online teacher that wants to go solo. If you're looking for a coach to get started - be sure to contact Rich. In today's podcast we discuss the following topics: 1. Foundations for Growth. 2. Actionable Strategies for...

In today's episode we reviewed some lessons learned from season 1 and we give a short preview of what's in store for the next 3 months. We're really excited about this next season and applying what we've learned. If you're tired of having dull classes on Zoom, VooV, Google, Skype etc, give Funclass a try for 30 days for free. I also highly recommend checking out Katie Prescott's Abridge Academy

Welcome to Jay and Nichole’s Learning Lab, your guide to the evolving world of online education. I'm Jay, joined by my co-host Nichole, and today we're exploring the future of virtual classrooms. In Episode 7, we're excited to welcome Xavier, CEO and co-founder of Koala Go, a platform that's reimagining how we teach and learn online. From its roots in helping students with dyslexia to its developm...

Today we welcome Teacher Chris from EDU Sprouts. We discuss the many challenges and the importance of effective parent-teacher collaboration. Join us as we discuss these topics: Parent-Teacher Collaboration and Community Involvement Teaching Children With Special Needs Empowering Students in Decision-Making Effective Communication and Collaboration I really enjoyed discussing parent-teacher collab...

👩‍🏫 Are you a teacher or homeschooling parent feeling stressed about maintaining learning momentum during the holiday season? 🎄 In this episode, we talk with Katie Prescott, founder of ⁠ Abridge Academy⁠ . 🌟 Katie is an experienced teacher and respected leader in online education. 💻 Join us to discover how to make the holidays both festive and educational for your students! 📚✨ Check the lin...

Today, we at the different learning styles students. We also discuss how parents and teachers can adjust our methods to improve their learning environment. Teacher Nash really brings it home on this topic. Teacher Nash is a dedicated solopreneur teacher with a background in psychology that specializes in creating customized lessons that align with her student's needs. Are you a teacher that is tir...

🎉 Are you tired of teaching on Zoom, VooV or Google? 🎉 This episode is jam-packed with awesome insights from Yan Weng, the mastermind, CEO and co-founder behind Funclass – the platform that's changing the game for online teachers! 🚀 We're investigating how Funclass uses the power of gamification to keep students hooked and having a blast while they learn. Plus, I'll spill the tea on my own expe...

In today’s podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Brenda Brooks, an early adapter and CEO of Young Learner’s Curriculum . Brenda is a pioneer in online education, bringing a wealth of experience from her extensive background in the industry, where she has held various roles since the early days of virtual learning. Today we are going to look at the myth that kids can’t learn effectively online. We dive...

This is our first episode. We discuss some of the myths that students, parents and teachers have about online education.