Rebel Teacher Alliance

In this episode, hosts Scott, Fabian, and Jamie return after a short break. Scott shares his visit to the San Diego Zoo, where he met a tour guide he considers his "spirit animal," and discusses his expanded classroom wishlist featuring flexible seating and STEM equipment like 3D printers and drones. Jamie introduces "Book Snaps" by Tara Martin to engage her fourth graders with Island of the Blue...

This week we have an episode from our sidepod we would like to share. Check out the other episodes to learn more in depth about EduProtocols. We welcome back Jacob Carr, newly minted author of the ELA edition of the EduProtocols book, and talk about his favorite protocol called We Have A Situation Here (WHASH). The discussion covers one of the meatier EPs that can lead to an incredibly deep examin...

In this episode hosts Fabian, Jamie, and Scott share their recent classroom experiences, challenges, and successes. Scott discusses a field trip where his students engaged in wetlands restoration, fostering connections with nature and community involvement. Fabian introduces the concept of Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) and how he's integrating thinking classrooms and student-led assessmen...

In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance podcast, hosts Fabian, Jamie, and Scott share their recent experiences and classroom innovations. Jamie discusses "A Touch of Understanding," a program that brings empathy and awareness to students about individuals with different abilities. Fabian shares insights from his professional development sessions with Trevor McKenzie on inquiry-base...

In this episode titled "Finding Our Fact-Check," the Rebel Teacher Alliance hosts—Fabian, Jamie, and Scott—share classroom experiences and educational insights. Fabian discusses being fact-checked by John Meehan about the "Track Attack" game and how he successfully implemented it with his students. Jamie celebrates her students building lightsabers, unlocking new levels in her...

This week, the Jamie, Fabian, and Scott discuss EduProtocols, Emc2learning activities, an Egg Dash challenge, and more! Jamie gives us an update on how her students did with their second Microlab and how much they have improved already. Fabian is having an EduProtocols Bonanza and is considering using two templates by EMC2learning called Last Word and Track Attack. And lastly, Scott talks about hi...

Today the crew talks about Microlabs from EMC2 Learning, how Fabian revived a class that was very hard to engage with by using the Wicked Hydra EduProtocol and SchoolAI, and Scott talks about his struggles in his self-contained classroom. Finally, Jamie shares a game in our ever popular segment 'What'cha been playin'...?’. Join @hofmannedu , @mrsjamiehalsey , and @findingmyaloha each w...

Wow. We think this is a record. But this is probably the shortest, but also the most concise episode we have ever recorded. Three teachers. Three student engagement stories. One boardgame. And we are done. Scott talks about how he engages his ALO students with a Frayer model activity Jeremy Sederquist posted on our Discord, Fabian has his students commit low-key vandalism by having them put googly...

This week, it is week one for Fabian, while Jamie is already getting settled with her students and Scott is still recruiting. Listen to us discussing how different a high school class with low numbers of students can be, Jamie is hitting the ground running with her game, and Scott is passing out personal invitations to his students. Fabian has a game he describes in our ever popular segment 'W...

Welcome back everybody! We are back and so happy to talk to each other again after the longest break we have ever taken. A lot has happened and we unpack it on our show. Join us, listen in as Scott talks about his position he is coordinating and basically creating from nothing, Jamie moving back into a 4th grade only classroom, and Fabian talks about his move to a new school and a new state. Jamie...

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Jamie Halsey, Fabian Hofmann, and Scott Kazarian are joined by Mr. Ben Weems, a middle school history teacher passionate about gamifying the learning experience. Ben shares his journey, insights, and unique strategies for engaging students through game-like elements in his classroom. The conversation delves into his use of thematic maps, item cards,...

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Jamie Halsey, Fabian Hofmann, and Scott Kazarian welcome special guest Brian Thompson , a YouTube creator passionate about immersive design and making. Brian talks about his journey of starting his YouTube channel, the importance of imagination in education, and the inspiring community he has built `around creating immersive spaces. The discussion a...

This episode dives deep into the intersections of education, artificial intelligence (AI), and gamification strategies. Our special guest, John Meehan , shares his insights on the transformative power of games in the classroom, discusses the ethical and practical aspects of AI in education, and offers a sneak peek into the latest developments at EMC2 Learning. We also tackle the contemporary issue...

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, the hosts discuss their end-of-year preparations and share engaging classroom games, including Mafia and the review game Territory Takedown which can be found on emc2learning.com . They reflect on students' emotional reactions to their departure announcements and hiding "grou(b)t demlins" as playful Easter eggs. The hosts also discuss using...

Today on Rebel Teacher Alliance, we have a lively discussion with Jeremy Sederquist, who shares his journey from teaching math to STEM, incorporating gamification and a steampunk theme to engage students. The conversation also dives into topics like 3D printers, room transitions, and innovative teaching methodologies, including gamified learning with personalized characters and Lego Robotics. In o...

This week's episode is full of major announcements! Scott and Fabian reveal some pretty big news. Jamie shares the success of her "Harry Potter vs. Star Wars" day with student-run game stations. Fabian details his multi-part "Shadogar" boss battle incorporating Quizizz, tower building, and creativity. The hosts also discussed their Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations and...

On this episode, Jamie shares her exciting new gamification cards like the "Wookiee Cafe Spy" for tracking her coffee intake and the "Rebel Reader's Relay" to incentivize book shares. Fabian then discusses having YouTube creator Brian Thompson as a virtual guest for his students' Star Wars project. With summer approaching, we talk about upcoming PD opportunities includi...

In this episode, we delve into the integration of innovative technologies and teaching strategies in the classroom. From leveraging Canva for creative student projects to exploring AI chatbots' role in student engagement and media literacy, we navigate the diverse landscape of education technology. Reflecting on our experiences, we examine the challenges and benefits of incorporating digital p...

Welcome to our newest episode! Scott, Jamie, and Fabian delved into their recent activities, attending conferences and exploring innovative educational tools like Budly.ai and Quizizz. The conversation touched on field trips, live shows, and educational games. Stick around until the end for our ever popular segment “Whatcha been playin’...?”. #rtalliance #elementaryschool #middleschool #highschool...

Join us in this captivating episode where we dive into the world of innovative teaching practices with Rebel Teacher Alliance. We discuss the eclipse, academic strategies and creative approaches to teaching standardized test vocabulary, using rubrics, some easy gamification elements, and how Fabian used Pandemic: Fall of Rome as part of his lesson. Finally, Scott shares a game in our ever popular...

In this episode, we had a lively discussion about various topics ranging from gamifying classrooms to onboarding new students in the middle of a school year. We shared experiences such as using AI-generated text on phones, testing games for companies, and engaging students through creative gameplay. We also brainstormed ideas for integrating new students smoothly into existing class dynamics and f...

In this episode the crew shares anecdotes from their teaching experiences, like student reactions to shaving beards and school trips to SeaWorld. They discuss creating immersive experiences for students based on real-life field trips to theme parks and strategies for improving student engagement, such as peer tutoring and lunchtime work sessions. Jamie talks about her appearance on a YouTube live...

In this episode, we had a delightful discussion with Johnathan Howlstrom, an enthusiastic educator who has recently introduced gamification elements into his classroom and kind of stumbled into a new world without contact to any other gamifiers. Jonathan shared his experience with implementing boss battles in his lessons, where students participate in spelling challenges using a Dungeons & Dra...

In this episode, we dive into various educational strategies and share personal anecdotes from our teaching experiences. Scott highlights the excitement surrounding the influx of innovative item cards on Discord, mentioning how these ideas have sparked creativity in our classrooms. Jamie discusses her unique approach to gamifying project turn-ins, employing a Star Wars-themed battle to motivate he...

In this episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance, Jamie, Fabian, and Scott discuss integrating AI tools like ChatGPT in education, emphasizing tailored prompts for student feedback. They share practical tips for classroom implementation, highlighting the value of professional development workshops for enhancing teaching practices. The conversation also touches on creating item cards to promote interactiv...