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Classroom Chats
by Crystal Higgs
Classroom Chats with Crystal will focus on all things education. Questions from educators are addressed, resources are provided and practical advice is shared for being successful in the teaching field. Students bouncing off the walls? Helicopter Parents? Silent Parents? Administration Headaches? How do I teach that? All of the above and more. We are taking your questions and are in the field of answering them with research and experience. What's your question? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classroomchats/support
Episodes
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Devotional: Thanks, Teach!
Philippians 4
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Devotional: Praise List
Philippians 4:8
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Devotional: We Are the Example
Luke Chapter 11: In this episode the chat focuses on how Jesus was a prime example for leading. We must be example for our students and we must not be afraid to ask others to teach us as well.
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Devotional: Pointing Busy Fingers
Luke 10:38
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Episode 13: Not So New, but Still So New
Happy New Year! This episode focuses on my time supporting a hybrid language arts classroom of emerging learners. We have made it through two quarters of the school year, but there remain challenges. In this episode, I offer additional suggestions for acknowledging student work submissions and...
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Episode 12: My Virtual Students Aren't Submitting Work!
In this episode, I chat about options when virtual students are not submitting work. This can be frustrating especially if students are contributing to class sessions but are submitting no assignments. In this episode, I provide several suggestions for how to provide marks for students when your...
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Devotional: Know Your Needs
Nehemiah 1 - Nehemiah was broken about the destruction in his homeland. He grieved over their losses for months but in doing so he created a plan. When the opportunity came about, he was ready to state his needs. This is critical in having your needs met. Define those needs and be ready to secure...
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Devotional: Rebuilding
Nehemiah Chapters 1 - 3
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Devotional: With Him, We Can.
Romans 12
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Episode 11: Words that Scar
This episode focuses on the power that educators hold in their words. Educators are in a privileged position in that we have access to not only the minds of students but also their hearts. Living during the pandemic is stressful for everyone and educators are no exception. This episode discusses...
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Devotional: Have you Asked?
Luke 11:11
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Devotional: Standing on the Rooftop
Isaiah 22
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Devotional: It’s Time for Expansion
2 Kings: 6
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Episode 10: Reaching Out for Connections and Classroom Cash
We are chatting with a new educator who has become skilled in finding cash for his classroom projects. It is not easy to ask for money and starting the process for securing grants, may turn many folks away but not Anthony Cooper. Anthony Cooper is an Early Career Educator with experience in...
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Devotional: A Thirst to be Quenched
John 4:13
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Devotional: Endurance leads to Maturity
James 1:2
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Faith Focus: Endurance and Uncertainty
Romans 5:1 - Endurance produces character.
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Episode 9: Teaching Doubles - Students in the Classroom and at the Kitchen Table?
This episode provides insight on synchronous lessons for teachers who will be expected to teach students face to face and virtually in a synchronous platform. I discuss my experience navigating such an assignment, pain points, work arounds and wins.
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Episode 8: It's Story Time & Student Choice
This is a special episode that discusses methods for garnering student ownership. This episode discusses modeling, student choice, and differentiating instruction in order to stimulate student interest in the content.
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Episode 7: COVID, Flexibility and the College Classroom
Dr. Eugene Pringle, Assistant Professor and Reading Department Chair at Bethune Cookman College, spends a little time chatting with us about how teacher preparatory courses are even stronger during the pandemic, the flexibility needed to align with the current circumstances and how best to…
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Episode 6: COVID - Where do we go from here?
During COVID 19, the entire world paused together. Children of all ages were called to learn in digital class spaces or by mail if technology was not available. This may have been a frustrating time for many educators, but there are both positive and negative takeaways from these experiences.…
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Special Episode: Publishing an Education Tradebook
This episode focuses on how to publish a book in the education arena. More specifically, I discuss the traditional route for publishing a book and what options are available for those inspiring to publish. If you are interested in writing a book or pulling together other projects that you have...
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Episode 5: Is Your Classroom Bias Free?
Education and the classroom is not exempt from the conversation regarding race relations. Educators have a responsibility to ensure that all children, especially those often disenfranchised such as black males and black females, are safe in their schools and classrooms. In this episode, I discuss...
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Episode 4: Don't Be a Teacher They Said
In this episode, I discuss responses to, "Why would you want to be a teacher?" There are many reasons that people are discouraged from becoming teachers, and in this chat, I discuss the following 4 reasons: 1. Poor Pay 2. Testing 3. Discipline 4. Teacher Blame After listening to this episode, you...
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Episode 3: Schools Need You and Students Need You Even More.
In this episode, I discuss the critical need for teachers, how you know teaching is for you, and how to get the ball rolling. Guest Feature: Felicia Quinones
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Episode 2: Year of Yikes!
This year has been challenging for everyone whether it was due to Hurricane Dorian or the COVID 19 pandemic, but classroom dynamics may have also played a part in a difficult year. If you find yourself looking for a new position because of being non reappointed or because you would like to start...
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Special Edition: Thank a Teacher
Have you thanked a teacher lately? Do not let teacher appreciation week pass by without thanking a teacher.
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Episode 1: So, Now I Need a Job!
Graduation is full of excitement and its coupled with uncertainty. If you have not already secured a teaching position, then you will be applying for a position, and with the exception of your internship, you have no experience. This episode will answer questions about how to get noticed, how to...
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Welcome to Classroom Chats with Crystal!
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! Thank-you for spending time with me on Classroom Chats with Crystal. This episode will introduce you to the many reasons that you should drop in to this podcast for educators.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Classroom Chats with Crystal will focus on all things education. Questions from educators are addressed, resources are provided and practical advice is shared for being successful in the teaching field. Students bouncing off the walls? Helicopter Parents? Silent Parents? Administration Headaches? How do I teach that? All of the above and more. We are taking your questions and are in the field of answering them with research and experience. What's your question? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/classroomchats/support
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Crystal Higgs
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Classroom Chats with Crystal will focus on all things education. Questions from educators are addressed, resources are provided and practical advice is shared for being successful in the teaching field. Students bouncing off the walls? Helicopter Parents? Silent Parents? Administration Headaches?...
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