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Rebel Teacher Alliance

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Episode 241 - Finding Our Dice and Consequences (S06E24)

Rebel Teacher Alliance ·

2025/02/13

Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we dive into the joys of third quarter blues, wrestling with student engagement, and the struggle of keeping things fresh in the classroom. We talk about the power of EdTech tools like read-aloud extensions and how tariffs make for surprisingly engaging classroom discussions. Plus, we get into an EMC2 strategy that brings dice rolling chaos to learning and Jamie breaks down how the Mini Report sneaks kids into writing full essays

00:55:31

Episode 240 - Finding Our Squonk (S06E23) w/Dr. Fatty...

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2025/02/06

Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we sit down with the fantastic Dr. Fatty Acid (a.k.a. @When_Nerds_Teach) to talk about middle school madness, engagement strategies, and the legend of Squonk. We explore how humor fuels her classroom, the importance of recognizing student creativity, and why she’s always down to buy a hand-drawn pumpkin-truck tattoo concept from a sixth grader. We also dive into why students don’t need to suffer to learn resilience and why making

00:34:52

Episode 239 - Finding our Shadows in the Forest (S06E22)

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2025/01/29

Welcome back to a new episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Scott’s students are deep into bridge-building (and possibly bridge-destroying) while he keeps them guessing about whether they actually like school or not. Fabian tries out a new EMC2 activity, The Firm, leading to a TikTok-inspired debate that goes in an unexpected direction. Meanwhile, Jamie welcomes a former student as a high school intern and kicks off Board Game Club, where students face off in the dark with Shadows in the

00:35:44

Episode 238 - Finding Our weird impressions (S06E21)

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2025/01/23

Welcome back to the chaos of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Fabian and Jamie unleash their impressions (did someone say Marge Simpson?) while Jamie’s students play the quiet power card with classroom drama worthy of an awards show. Scott takes us through a crash course in cryptocurrency (spoiler: the kids are not ready to mine Bitcoin just yet). Plus, hear about Jamie’s new board game club and Fabian’s Revolutionary War follow-up with a Hamilton-inspired twist. All this, and we’re still debating

00:34:02

Episode 237 - Finding Our L.l.a.m.a. (S06E20)

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2025/01/16

Welcome back to the chaos of post-break classrooms! This week, the gang tackles everything from sneaky teacher games during faculty meetings to creative ways of easing students (and themselves) back into the school grind. Fabian introduces the “one word” project and a sneaky vocabulary game, Jamie shares her Iron Chef reboot for expectations and a hydro flask decorating activity, and Scott does some reflective weeding—literally. Plus, find out what happens when a dribbling drill turns into a Forrest

00:39:59

Episode 236 - Finding Our Brain Game w/ Jerry Kolber...

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2025/01/09

Welcome back to the Rebel Teacher Alliance! In this episode, we sit down with Emmy-nominated producer Jerry Kolber, the creative mastermind behind Brain Games, Who Smarted?, and Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.). Jerry shares his journey from making reality TV to redefining edutainment with shows that entertain, educate, and sometimes blow our minds. We talk about magic, Star Wars fandom, and what makes learning fun instead of fearsome. From classroom applications to screen-free engagement,

00:58:36

Episode 235 - Finding Our Courtroom Drama w/ Michael...

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2025/01/02

Welcome back to a fresh episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, we dive into the joys and challenges of breaking away from a "frictionless" learning environment to embrace novelty and active engagement in the classroom. From playful lawsuits with "The Firm" to discussions about middle schoolers' peak altruistic learning phase, Michael Matera joins us to share his gamified insights and classroom adventures. We explore balancing creativity and structure, the value of failure, and why sticky

00:34:10

Episode 234 - Finding Our Frosted Chaos (S06E17)

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2024/12/19

Welcome back to another episode of Rebel Teacher Alliance! This week, Jamie takes us into the sticky, sugary chaos of her legendary gingerbread house project, while Scott shares the triumph of his students conquering a farmers market with their handcrafted creations. Fabian dives into his revolutionary Number Mania project, giving students a chance to connect history with creative data design. Plus, Jamie introduces a game featuring oversized cat mitts that’s as bizarre as it sounds in our

00:56:37

Episode 233 - Finding Our Thinking Classroom /w Peter...

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2024/12/12

In this episode, Jamie and Fabian chat with Dr. Peter Liljedahl, the mind behind Building Thinking Classrooms. Peter shares how his journey into teaching wasn’t a childhood dream but a path he stumbled into through coaching, carpentry, and a knack for helping others learn. They dive into how the Thinking Classroom approach works in not just math, but other subjects like social studies and language arts. Finally, Peter leaves us with a recommendation for a portable card game, perfect for life on the

00:37:32

Episode 232 - Finding Our BluSky (S06E15)

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2024/12/05

In this episode we navigate the transition to BlueSky, the new social media platform, and share their latest classroom innovations. Fabian discusses a creative activity involving the Declaration of Independence, where students use Play-Doh and thin slides to visualize quotes. Jamie introduces her adaptation of an EduProtocol called “EduRacer” to help students construct well-structured paragraphs. Scott shares his “Mashology” project, where students combine global myths with Hawaiian mythology to

00:46:08

Episode 231 - Finding Our New Tires (S06E14)

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2024/11/28

In this episode, hosts Scott, Jamie, and Fabian share their latest classroom innovations. Scott celebrates his new Bamboo Labs P1S 3D printer and discusses integrating 3D printing into student projects. Jamie brings autumn into her classroom with EMC² Learning activities like "Pick a Pie Pandemonium" and "Fall Star Scramble," engaging students in interactive literacy games. Fabian revitalizes his classroom game with new item cards and side quests, and uses a Rack and Stack as a summative

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Episode 230 - Finding Our Giant Cheese Thing (S06E13)...

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2024/11/21

In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Fabian and Scott are joined by special guest Candice Healing, who steps in for Jamie. Candice, an experienced educator from northern Alberta, shares her journey of gamifying her classroom over the past seven years. The trio explores innovative teaching strategies, including EMC² Learning resources like "Coins for Content" and the Marshmallow Catapult Challenge. Candice shares her experiences with classroom activities such as a murder mystery based

00:30:43

Episode 229 - Finding Our Giant Baby Penguin (S06E12)

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2024/11/15

In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Fabian, Scott, and Jamie share their latest classroom adventures in engaging students through gamified learning. Jamie introduces "Mystery Writing," a program that combines videos with writing prompts.. She also discusses using "Resource Rumble" for interactive learning. Scott talks about engaging his students with games like "Herd Mentality" and "Color Brain" and describes a project where students start their own businesses using classroom

00:50:44

Episode 228 - Finding our Inquiry Mindset w/ Trevor...

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2024/11/07

In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, hosts Fabian, Scott (Chewy), and Jamie welcome special guest Trevor MacKenzie, an educator and author specializing in inquiry-based learning. Trevor shares his journey into teaching and emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity and student agency in the classroom. The discussion covers practical strategies for implementing inquiry-based learning, such as using provocations and question routines, and addresses challenges educators may face when

00:47:33

Episode 227 - Finding Our Sentient Donuts (S06E10)

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2024/10/31

In this episode of the Rebel Teacher Alliance, Scott, Fabian, and Jamie dive into classroom innovations and share some laughs. Scott discusses his success with DonorsChoose and using ChatGPT for project ideas. He also recounts a mix-up attending a Harry Potter fundraiser organized by Fabian's students. Fabian highlights the impressive Harry Potter event, which raised significant funds for Habitat for Humanity. Jamie talks about her intense parent-teacher conference schedule and introduces a new boss

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Episode 226 - Finding Our Popsicle Sticks (S06E09)

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2024/10/25

In this episode, hosts Scott, Fabian, and Jamie share classroom experiences. Jamie recounts a recent fall at school and preparing for parent-teacher conferences. Scott discusses a wetlands field trip and positive changes in his students. Fabian explains how he's using AI and Google Forms to streamline student feedback. Jamie introduces "Play-Doh Vocab" as a hands-on way to teach vocabulary. Fabian describes a sticker-making activity to help students grasp global politics concepts. They also talk

00:39:58

Episode 225 - Finding Our Spirit Animal (S06E09)

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2024/10/17

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 Dolphins, having students annotate texts with thoughts, emojis, and hashtags. Fabian reveals Google's

00:32:40

Episode 224 - Finding Our Double Dip (S06E08)

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2024/10/10

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 examination of texts. The purpose is to provide context, background knowledge and “setting” of a document

00:31:35

Episode 223 - Finding Our Fat Bears (S06E07)

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2024/10/03

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 assessments into his teaching. Jamie shares her excitement about "Fat Bear Week," engaging her students in a fun

00:47:35

Episode 222 - Finding Our Missteps (S06E06)

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2024/09/26

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-based learning and thinking classrooms, exploring how to implement these strategies in social studies. Scott

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