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We are the Educators
by Neil A. James
Two public school teachers with backgrounds and degrees in the sciences, discuss timely topics, the state of the world, and how to be a more critical thinker. If you like what you hear, consider a donation to our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/wearetheeducatorsWe are preparing for the new school year, and could use any help we can get for technology improvements.Thank you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearetheeducators/support
Episodes
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Summer 2022. We are the Educators
We are somewhat back and catching up! This was a chance meeting and a bit rushed, but it is content for the time being.
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Lost. From an Educator: Show # 82
It has been a while... how is everyone doing? Thank you for joining me on this episode where I recap why teaching is not something I currently look forward to each day, and how I am finding my way out of being lost. Thanks for listening!
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New Year's Eve Reunion. We are the Educators: Show #81
SHOW LESSIn this episode (#81), the Educators reunite for New Year's Eve (late morning for a brief time), and talk about Covid-19 in their state of Maine, customer service, the Breeze face mask fiasco, and the general mess that the world is currently in. The Breeze face mask fiasco:...
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Recovery. From an Educator: Show #80
In this episode, Mr. James talks about the recovery that is happening for many U.S. teachers during this December break. He apologizes for the delay in episodes, and floats the idea of a new format moving forward with the show. Thank you for listening!
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Magic. From an Educator: #79
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James talks about his inclusion of magic within his classroom, and how it is only the icing on the cake to what he is already doing. How are you doing as a fellow educator? As a parent of a student? Hang in there...we can get through this! Thanks for...
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The Fiery 5 Challenge. We are the Educators: Ep 77
In this brief episode, the Educators try out a new camera (Hero 9), and decide to take that BeanBoozled Fiery 5 challenge. Watch it on YouTube for a better effect!
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Excuses. From an Educator: Show 78
In this episode, Mr. James lists the excuses preventing him from producing an episode in the past few weeks.
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Birthday Obligation. From an Educator: Ep 76
In this podcast, Mr. James doesn't celebrate his birthday, but rather talks about it, and his life.
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Pathetic. From an Educator: Ep 75
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James talks about the word "pathetic", and why it goes both ways in meaning. Thank you for listening!
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Reigning Optimism. From an Educator: Ep 74
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James talks about his reigning optimism, and why it keeps things meaningful. Where is your optimism? Thank you for listening!
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Elephant in the Room. From an Educator: Ep 73
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James discusses the "Elephant in the Room" at many school districts-- the lack of staff. He ponders why teaching has become a "less than glorious" profession, and provides a fictional account of what the future may hold for education. Thank you for listening!
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Unnecessary Hardships. From an Educator: Ep 72
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James talks about having 1 week left before school opens, working on time management, and provides advice for removing unnecessary hardships (we all have them). Thank you for joining us on this journey!
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Back to the swing of things. We are the Educators: Ep 71
In this episode, the Educators reunite to talk about Covid-19 numbers increasing in the state, the upcoming school year, and headlines in the news.
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Hormesis. From an Educator: Ep 68
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James talks about hormesis, which is basically intermittent stress that benefits your body. He also provides updates on his life in Maine, and why he is searching for meaning. Thank you for listening!
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On a Journey. From an Educator: Ep 70
In this episode, Mr. James is on the road to a gig (sorry for the audio quality). He talks about being a working musician in the state of Maine, and what to do to market yourself and survive as one. Thank you for joining in the journey!
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Declutter. From an Educator: Ep 69
In this episode of From an Educator, Mr. James discusses decluttering your life, and specifically, his life (which he has waited to do all summer). Along the way he provides updates on his Maine life, finding the "new" version of himself, and ranting about the limited vegan food options at...
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Summer Paths. We are the Educators: Ep 67
In this different format, the Educators talk about current news in Maine, stress, and the recent private sector space race. Thank you for listening!
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Testing New Segments. We are the Educators: Ep 66
This week, a few changes happened. First of all, the aging computer that supports this content updated, and the video editor vanquished. The new one did not support previous elements, so forgive us for this week! Mr. Ritchie stopped by the studio to test out 2 new segments: Maine News Headlines…
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Mixed Bag. From an Educator: Ep 65
Welcome to From an Educator. In this episode, Mr. James talks about the mixed bags in his life, and the mixed bags of life in general. The music during this episode was recorded by Mr. James in 2006, and can be found here: Ghost Story "This Winter Suite: Crisp Breeze"...
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Reunion. We are the Educators: Ep 64
In this week's episode, a surprise: Mr. Ritchie returns for some catching up. The Educators talk about their current lives, schedules, and events happening in their neck of the planet. If you liked this episode, consider subscribing. Monologue or Dialogue? What do you prefer? Thank you for watching!
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The Dark Ages. From an Educator: Ep 63
Welcome back to From an Educator. This is a podcast where an educator shares views about teaching, working as a freelance musician, and living in Maine. In this week's episode, Mr. James talks about the Dark Age that he finds himself in post-pandemic (not really post) and post-school year. He…
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Music 101. From an Educator: Ep 62
In this episode, Mr. James talks about music, and how you can think about it. Mr. James reflects on his current life in Maine post school ending, and how projects keep mounting. The Music 101 segment sheds light on the elements of music, and a guitar segment talks about how a guitar can be a tool...
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End of School. From an Educator: Ep 61
In this episode, Mr. James talks about the end of this school year, and the positives and negatives about the year. The Covid slide is gone for the time being, and Mr. James reflects on his current life in Maine. After reflecting on the negative and positive points about the school year, Mr.…
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Jazz Mindset. From an Educator: Ep 60
In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how this weak was draining. He talked about having no regrets, or at least this is what everyone should strive for, and why it is difficult as a teacher ending the year to not look back with some. The main theme focused on having…
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Self Care. From an Educator: Ep 59
In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how this weak was emotional. The main theme is split into 2 categories: Self-Soothing and Self-Care. Mr. James explains why you want healthy choices for the first one, and great scheduling to make the second one (which will help...
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Plant Based Buzzwords. From an Educator: Ep 58
In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how the end of the school year is nigh...NIGH! He also talks about the end of the year paperwork, and reads a bit of his own evaluation of himself. In the main theme, Mr. James talks about the abundance of plant-based buzzwords...
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If I Only Knew. From an Educator: Ep 57
In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how there is 4 weeks left of the school year. He also talks about grading students, and why it is hard for a UA teacher to convey all assessments into 1 grade. In the main theme, Mr. James uses a thought experiment to ask "if he...
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Deep Work. From an Educator: Ep 56
In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how Covid-19 seems to be tampering down. He also talks briefly about the road toward the end of the school year, and why deep work will make you a better person. Thank you Cal Newport! The music during this episode was recorded…
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Return to the Dream. From an Educator: Ep 55
In this episode, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how Covid-19 remains rampant. He also talks briefly about his April vacation, successes, why he has been returning to his dreams of the past, and rants on those that complain that "there is never enough time". The music during…
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Remote Limits. From an Educator: #54
In this episode of the new format, Mr. James talks about current events in Maine, and how Covid-19 is ramping up again. He also talks briefly about his April vacation plans, the limits of remote teaching, and rants on why the world needs music appreciators (audience) more than musicians. The…
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A Teacher's Year. From an Educator: #53
In this inaugural episode of a new format, Mr. James talks about what happened to We are the Educators, and where this show is headed. He also talks briefly about a teacher's life throughout the year, and rants on discovering new sounds for potential gigs this year as a freelance musician. The...
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Hard Truths. We are the Educators: S4 E13
In this episode (#52), the Educators tackle some hard truths. In Science in the News, they talk about a meteor hitting Antarctica. In From an Educator, they discuss "professional attitude", and how many teachers put on a show for students and staff. In Hard Truths, they do some introspection, and...
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Are we doing too much? We are the Educators. S4 E12
In this episode (#51), the Educators ask if they have been doing too much this year? The answer is of course "Yes", but they go into detail why that is. In Science in the News there are a few space items, in From an Educator, they discuss parents and grading (currently they find themselves in a...
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Will we be vaccinated? We are the Educators: S4 E11
In our 50th episode, the Educators talk about the controversy over the Covid-19 vaccine, and if they will be getting it. In Science in the News, Covid-19 may still have elusive origins, and From and Educator talks about how a new trimester or a new class forces educators to adapt and try out new...
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Going Solo. We are the Educators: S4 E10
In this episode, Mr. James goes solo as Mr. Ritchie prepares for a materials-heavy trimester. Ebola makes its way into Science in the News, in From an Educator, there is mention of "prepping for the unknown", and Mr. James mentions how diversity helped to make this podcast (and why it is not a...
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Quantified Self Pt. 3. We are the Educators: S4 E9
In this final episode on the Quantified Self series (#48), the Educators talk about the community behind the QS movement. They also discuss a potentially amazing bug repellant in Science in the News, why students need realistic expectations, the weather in Maine, and Mr. James rants about the…
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Quantified Self Pt. 2. We are the Educators: S4 E8
In this episode (#47), the Educators continue talking about Quantified Self, in the 2nd of a 3 part series. This episode is about the gadgets they use (tools) to quantify. They also talk about lasers in Science in the News, class size and learning, lyre birds, and of course the lower Covid-19...
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Quantified Self Pt. 1. We are the Educators: S4 E7
In this episode (#46), the Educators talk about Quantified Self, in the first of a 3 part series. They also celebrate the landing of Perseverance on Mars, February vacation for a teacher, being healthy as an educator, and Mr. Ritchie rants about bad drivers. Thank you for spending time with us!...
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Human Energy. We are the Educators: S4 E6
SHOW LESSIn this episode, the Educators discuss what creates human energy; mainly diet and exercise. The crisis of diabetes and obesity is put into focus, and why it is everyone's job to understand their own body, and make health their sole priority. Within this episode, Mr. James references a…
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Let's talk Rockets. We are the Educators: S4 E5
In this episode, the Educators talk about rockets...well, Mr. Ritchie teaches us about rockets. The Educators also talk about communication with parents, science in the news about space (more space!), and Mr. James rants about a broken washing machine. Thanks for listening! Find us online here:...
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Car Talk. We are the Educators: S4 E4
In this episode, Mr. Ritchie shines as the resident mechanic, and gives a presentation on the benefits of owning an electric vehicle. The Educators also talk about grading, diamond strength, and pertinent mechanic questions. Thank you for watching! Find us online here:...
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Our Hopes for 2021. We are the Educators: S4 E3
In this episode (#42), the Educators discuss their hopes for the U.S., and their own lives in 2021. A space theme dominates Science in the News, and From an Educator discusses enthusiasm for subjects taught. Mr. James rants about an organ given to him, and the issue with moving large objects.…
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Remote Teaching Life. We are the Educators: S4 E2
In this episode (#41), the Educators talk about teaching remotely, coming from a hybrid model. In Science in the News, they discuss an ancient 45k year old cave painting.and in the "From an Educator" segment, they discuss the importance of using stories in lessons. Mr. James rants about Google...
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The Destruction of U.S. We are the Educators: S4 E1
Season 4 is upon us! We are remote teaching, so it is justified. We also have a new year to comment on in a different way. In this 40th episode, we introduce 2 new segments, and take a different approach to our notes. We do discuss the events of January 6th, 2021, where protestors took to the...
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Wrapping up 2020. We are the Educators: S3 E19
In this final episode of 2020 (and of our 3rd season), we discuss the good and bad (not hard to do) about this year. We offer advice for mentally adjusting to 2021, and what this podcast/vlog will look like in 2021. Thanks for taking us along with you during our 1st year! Find us online here:...
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The New American Christmas. We are the Educators: S3 E18
In this episode, the Educators begrudgingly talk about Christmas, and how it will be different for those that celebrate it this year. PSA: Please celebrate as an introvert this year! The science in the news segment talks about space and plastic, and current events show that Maine has horribly...
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Snow Day Talk. We are the Educators: S3 E17
In this episode, the Educators have their first snow day of the 2020- 2021 school year. They talk about what they did on that day, the state of grading, and parents of students. The usual science in the news and Covid-19 updates begin the episode. Thanks for listening! Find us online here:...
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What we do and why we do it. We are the Educators: S3 E16
In this episode, the Educators talk about why they teach what they do, and what they are teaching this year. It feels good to focus on our jobs and try not to think about our state in crisis. Our thoughts go out to all of the teachers surviving through this pandemic, and helping their students…
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Waiting for the Remote Call. We are the Educators: S3 E15
In this episode, which the Educators expect will be the last of this season, we talk about waiting for the call to go fully remote at our school. We touch on teacher strain, student disengagement, and how it is difficult to be effective when waiting for dire news. Science in the news and updates…
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The New American Thanksgiving. We are the Educators: S3 E14
In this episode, the Educators talk about the 2020 American Thanksgiving, and precautions that have to be taken this year. Thank you for listening! Find us online here: https://sites.google.com/view/we-are-... Enjoy a safe American Thanksgiving!
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Two public school teachers with backgrounds and degrees in the sciences, discuss timely topics, the state of the world, and how to be a more critical thinker. If you like what you hear, consider a donation to our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/wearetheeducatorsWe are preparing for the new school year, and could use any help we can get for technology improvements.Thank you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wearetheeducators/support
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