Now a Vlog!
Due to the limitations of a podcast, a video blog (vlog) was created to aid the Educators in descriptions and body language (some of us use air quotes often).
In this episode, the Educators talk about proposals for the new school year, and how they may work in the midst of the pandemic.
S2 E4 "Live in Person"
In this episode, the Educators finally record in the same room. They talk about preparing for the new school year, and ask a few quests what being schooled at home has been like.
S2 E5 "Mask and Health and Wellness part 1"
In this episode, The Educators record again in person, and talk about masks, and the first part of a series on health and wellness.
S2 E6 "Betelgeuse and Health and Wellness pt. 2"
In this episode, the Educators talk about space (Betelgeuse), and how our own enthusiasm for discovery sometimes gets the best of us. The Educators also talk about part 2 of the Health and Wellness series with food and supplements.
S2 E8 "Hurricanes, Remote vs Hybrid Schooling, Hygiene Habits"
In this episode the Educators talk about the recent news of hurricane predictions, an explosion in Beirut, remote vs. hybrid schooling, and the hygiene habits of certain teachers.
S2 E9 "How to teach remotely Pt. 1 Hardware."
In this episode, the Educators start a new series about how to teach remotely. Both Mr. Ritchie and Mr. James show their home setups, and what you should be looking for.
S2 E10 "Teaching Remotely Pt. 2: Software and Skills."
The Educators finish up their "teaching remotely" series with an overview of how to make videos on Apple products and using Windows, free software for audio/video editing, and online tools to help engage students.
S3 E1 "Back to School"
The Educators are back in school preparing for students with new rules and regulations to follow. In this episode, we discuss some of the training, along with a new format to the show featuring a Science in the News segment.
In this episode the Educators recount current events, science in the news, and talk about the importance of science literacy, and consumerism and materialism. There is a rant about the diligence of hygiene as well.
In this episode, the Educators talk about current events (and 9/11-- our hearts go out to the victims), science in the news, and the stress of returning to school. Mr. Ritchie covers the technology angle, while Mr. James talks about the psychological aspects.
In this episode, the Educators are joined by Mrs. Duley, a school counselor in their district. They cover the updates with the pandemic, science in the news, how students are doing from their perspective, and the Teacher's Oath.
In this episode, the Educators discuss how to talk to students about Covid-19, how the inevitable heartbreak of going virtual may happen soon, and the usual science in the news and pandemic updates.
In this episode, the Educators reveal that Covid made it to their school (and as of this edit-- a second occurence has already happened). The Educators put their thoughts out to those affected.
Also in this episode, the Educators return to their love of science with the first part of a series on "Living on the Moon", and why we need to so.