Making Fun of Teaching
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Making Fun of Teaching is dedicated to encouraging, informing, and entertaining teachers, while exploring ways to utilize fun as a fundamental tenet of effective teaching. Veteran teacher, author/poet Toney Jackson conducts interviews with classroom superheroes, presents powerful poetry, and delves deep into discussions about the importance of making fun!
Ep 10: Rhymes With Me
This show features an episode of the "Rhymes With Me" Podcast, which was devoted to bringing poetry, literature, and fun into the classroom.
Ep 9: S.P.E.A.K. Episode 2
On this SPEAK episode, I share a poem called 'Prayer -or- (Waiting to Work)'. Responses (Comments, questions, etc) welcome!
Ep 8: S.P.E.A.K. Episode 1
The first S.P.E.A.K. (Sharing Poetic Expressions And Knowledge) episode! This episode features is a song I wrote called 10 Class Commandments. In a fu...
Ep 7: Louisa Vilardi talks writing, fearlessness, & Lord of the Flies!
Author, educator, and theater director Louisa Vilardi talks about the importance of fearlessness, and the potential downside of classroom tech. Her wr...
Ep 6: Chelsea Collins NJ State Teacher of the Year imparts some award winning wisdom
NJ State Teacher of the Year Chelsea Collins takes time amidst her varied responsibilities and drops some knowledge that we can all benefit from! Chel...
Ep 5: The Comic Con-Nection to learning
Exploring the link between INSPIRATION, EDUCATION, and IMAGINATION. Proof that COMIC BOOKS ARE COMMON CORE PLUS SO MUCH MORE!
Ep 4: Caseen Gaines speaks about assessments and empowering students
Award-winning author, pop culture historian, and educator Caseen Gaines, speaks on the importance of helping students to own the content, and sheds li...
Ep 3: Scottt Raven shares his passion for poetry and performance
Scottt Raven of the Mayhem Poets shares his passion for entertaining and educating at the same time!
Ep 2: Chris Ryan talks about jumping from journalism to education, and inspiring students
Award winning author, actor, publisher and veteran teacher Chris Ryan, discusses his jump from writing articles about kids being killed, to writing le...