Coffee and Whiteboard Markers Podcast

In this episode, I dive into the complex relationship between teaching and mental health. Educators face unique challenges—balancing heavy workloads, emotional demands, and often limited resources—all of which can take a toll on their mental well-being. I explore the pressures teachers face both inside and outside the classroom, discuss signs of burnout, and share practical strategies for maintain...

In this episode , I take a look at gamification in education. Now, if you’re picturing students glued to video games or running around in chaos — hold that thought. Gamification isn’t about turning your classroom into an arcade. It’s about leveraging the mechanics that make games so compelling— things like points, levels, challenges, rewards and applying them to the learning process. Like always t...

A productive classroom environment isn't just about silence or control—it's about creating a space where students feel safe, motivated, and empowered to learn. In this episode, I explore what it takes to create such an environment for your students.  Song in introduction: Loudmouth by Mantra. 

This episode focuses on mentorship in education. We will examine that journey, why it matters, and how experienced teachers can support their peers without adding more to their full plates.  Like always, thanks for listening!  Intro song: Loudmouth by Mantra.

In this episode, I focus on how teachers educate and truly make a difference in the classroom for their students. Song in introduction: Loudmouth - Artist = Mantra  SOCIAL MEDIA UP AND RUNNING NOW!!! http://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeandWhiteboardMarkers  Instagram:CoffeeandWhiteboardmarkers Facebook: Coffee and White Board Markers.  Like always thanks for your support!!

I am not going to lie. I have debated this for the last few years! In this episode, I investigate whether AI will replace teachers within the next 10 years.  Song in introduction: Loudmouth - Artist = Mantra  SOCIAL MEDIA UP AND RUNNING NOW!!! YouTube: @CoffeeandWhiteboardMarkers Instagram: CoffeeandWhiteboardmarkers Facebook: Coffee and White Board Markers.  Like always, thanks for your support!!

In this episode, I compare and contrast student behavior from when I first started teaching in 2009 to today. I examine the differences, challenges, and possible solutions to working with students.  Like always, thanks for listening, and I look forward to taking you all along for the ride.  Opening song: Loudmouth by artist Mantra. 

In this episode, I discuss practical time management tips for teachers to help you balance teaching, marking, parent contact, and well-being.  Like always, thanks for listening, and I look forward to taking you all along for the ride! Intro song: Loudmouth by artist Mantra. 

Every teacher has encountered students who seem uninterested, unmotivated, or even resistant to learning. But why does this happen, and what can we do about it? In this episode, I take a look at strategies that can be used to renegade these students.  Like always, thanks for listening, and I look forward to taking you all on the ride! Song in the introduction: Loudmouth  (Telling Scenes) - Artist...

In this episode, I take a look at what it is like teaching boys in the high school setting these days. Challenges, strategies that work, and my reflection over the years on how things have changed.  Like always, thanks for listening, and I look forward to taking you along for the ride.  Opening song: Loudmouth by artist Mantra. 

Planning, resourcing, differentiating, well-being the list goes on. Sometimes, we wish, as teachers, students just understood why we do it! Like always thanks for listening!  Opening song: Loudmouth  - Artist Mantra 

In this episode, I focus on PBS in schools. What works, what are the obstacles in the way, and how can we get the most out of the system at a whole school level?  Like always, thanks for listening.  Opening song: Loudmouth (Telling Scenes) By Mantra. 

First episode for 2025 and it is good to be back! In this episode, I take a look at my goals, plans and dream scenarios for teaching this year.  Like always thanks for listening and looking forward to the ride.  Opening song: Loudmouth - Song and lyrics by Mantra

In this episode I take a look at the charactersitics that seperates quaility teachers from the rest.  Like always thanks for listening and look forward to the ride.  Opening song: Loudmouth - song and lyrics by Mantra

Final episode for 2024! We appreicate all your support this far. The fellas will be back at it early 2025. 

In this episode, we dive into what it is like to teach Generation Z students. Their learning characteristics, what works in the classroom, and what should be avoided.  Like always, thanks for listening.

In this episode, the fellas talk about what it takes to be a memorable teacher and have a lasting impact on your students.  Thanks for listening and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride. 

In this episode, we discuss Teacher burnout. What it looks like, how to manage it, and how to get the best for your teaching.  Like always, thanks for listening, and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride.

Everyone fears what the classroom will be like before they start teaching. We definitely did!  In this episode, the fellas discuss and break down common fears and the actual reality faced in the first year of teaching.  Like always thanks for listening and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride. 

In this episode, the fellas look at the trends that have emerged in teaching over the last five years.  Like always thanks for listening and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride. 

We apologise in advance for the sound quality of this episode! We promise to do better in the next episodes! Like always, thanks for listening, and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride!

Introducing Sean Brentall, our new Cohost, to cover Jody in his absence. Sean has nearly two decades of experience in the teaching game. Tune in for Sean's breakdown of his teaching career so far! Like always thanks for listening and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride. 

You have to make mistakes to learn, but sometimes people have already been there and done that, so there is no need to commit yourself. In this episode, Myles and Sean talk about common mistakes in teaching and what to avoid.  Thanks for listening and we look forward to taking you all along for the ride!

Myles flies solo on this episode, discussing his take on the most essential skills for teaching.  Like always, thanks for listening, and we will catch you in the next episode!

Myles had to fly Solo on this episode. The episode looks at working with difficult students. Things that have worked for Myles and things where he can see improvement.