We discuss the value of mixing it up - using diverse deliveries, approaches, methods, activities, tasks, media, teachers. See also: 154 Desirable Difficulties and 130 Learning Styles. 

We discuss the value of mixing it up - using diverse deliveries, approaches, methods, activities, tasks, media, teachers. See also: 154 Desirable Difficulties and 130 Learning Styles.

163. Diversity - Mixing it up

Charles talks once more with an elementary education major at a university. They talk about her experiences working with a resource teacher, dealing with tech that doesn't work, and an upcoming summer school teaching gig. 

Charles talks once more with an elementary education major at a university. They talk about her experiences working with a resource teacher, dealing with tech that doesn't work, and an upcoming summer school teaching gig.

162. Revisiting the teacher training experience

While Charles recovers from his bout with COVID, Tony interviews one of his former Osaka University students, Rin Takahashi, in Querétaro, Mexico. What’s she doing there? Taking a year off and traveling around the world. 

While Charles recovers from his bout with COVID, Tony interviews one of his former Osaka University students, Rin Takahashi, in Querétaro, Mexico. What’s she doing there? Taking a year off and traveling around the world.

161. Around the world with Rin

We can confirm that, yes, there are classes that are just BAD. For most of us those are few and far between, but we’ve all had one - or will.What can you do when it’s your turn? There are things you can do, and there are elements beyond your control. We hash it out.

We can confirm that, yes, there are classes that are just BAD. For most of us those are few and far between, but we’ve all had one - or will.What can you do when it’s your turn? There are things you can do, and there are elements beyond your control. We hash it out.

160. This class is a DISASTER!

We look at another teacher movie: Stand and Deliver (Ramón Menendez, 1988). Based on a true story of success at an inner-city Los Angeles high school. Related:  - Episode 60 Great Expectations, March 2015   - Episode 118, Great Expectations Revisited, January 2020 - Jaime Escalante Forever https://youtu.be/mX0jKFd0KEk 

We look at another teacher movie: Stand and Deliver (Ramón Menendez, 1988). Based on a true story of success at an inner-city Los Angeles high school. Related: - Episode 60 Great Expectations, March 2015 - Episode 118, Great Expectations Revisited, January 2020 - Jaime Escalante Forever <a href="https://youtu.be/mX0jKFd0KEk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/mX0jKFd0KEk</a>

159. Stand and Deliver

158. Dead Poets SocietyThis month we are going to make some folks angry. We look at one of the landmark teaching/teacher movies and conclude…well…have a listen. If we shadows have offended,Think but this, and all is mended,That you have but slumbered hereWhile these visions did appear.And this weak and idle theme,No more yielding but a dream,Gentles, do not reprehend:If you pardon, we will mend:And, as I am an honest Puck,If we have unearned luckNow to 'scape the serpent's tongue,We will make amends ere long;Else the Puck a liar call;So, good night unto you all.Give me your hands, if we be friends,And Robin shall restore amends.― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

158. Dead Poets Society This month we are going to make some folks angry. We look at one of the landmark teaching/teacher movies and conclude…well…have a listen. If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumbered here While these visions did appear. And this weak and idle theme, No more yielding but a dream, Gentles, do not reprehend: If you pardon, we will mend: And, as I am an honest Puck, If we have unearned luck Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue, We will make amends ere long; Else the Puck a liar call; So, good night unto you all. Give me your hands, if we be friends, And Robin shall restore amends. ― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

158. Dead Poets Society

Well, maybe it's the time of year Or maybe it's the time of man I don't know who l am But you know life is for learning Joni Mitchel, “Woodstock”  The days are short, temps are cold, energy is low, tempers may be short…several icons to us older folk already have passed as the new year begins. And if you read the news…   Oh, yeah, and that pandemic thing.  Lots of us - teachers and students - are DOWN.   Let’s just say the word. Depression. As a teacher, you’re more vulnerable than most. How does it hit us and what can we do about it when it does?   Links:   Teachers - The forgotten frontline of the pandemic: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/teachers-the-forgotten-frontline-of-the-pandemic/  Mental health of teachers, teens takes big COVID-19 hit: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/mental-health-teachers-teens-takes-big-covid-19-hit  Japan - for you or someone you know Tokyo English Lifeline - 03-5774-0992 - 9 AM to 11 PM JST every day Crisis Text Line - "HELLO" to 741741 Online Chat - : https://telljp.com/lifeline/ (hours vary)  USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line - "HELLO" to 741741 Online Chat - : https://988lifeline.org/chat/  Other Countries International Suicide Prevention - : https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp  

Well, maybe it's the time of year Or maybe it's the time of man I don't know who l am But you know life is for learning Joni Mitchel, “Woodstock” The days are short, temps are cold, energy is low, tempers may be short…several icons to us older folk already have passed as the new year begins. And if you read the news… Oh, yeah, and that pandemic thing. Lots of us - teachers and students - are DOWN. Let’s just say the word. Depression. As a teacher, you’re more vulnerable than most. How does it hit us and what can we do about it when it does? Links: <ul> <li>Teachers - The forgotten frontline of the pandemic: <a href="https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/teachers-the-forgotten-frontline-of-the-pandemic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/news/teachers-the-forgotten-frontline-of-the-pandemic/</a> </li> <li>Mental health of teachers, teens takes big COVID-19 hit: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/mental-health-teachers-teens-takes-big-covid-19-hit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/mental-health-teachers-teens-takes-big-covid-19-hit</a> </li> <li>Japan - for you or someone you know Tokyo English Lifeline - 03-5774-0992 - 9 AM to 11 PM JST every day Crisis Text Line - "HELLO" to 741741 Online Chat - : <a href="https://telljp.com/lifeline/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://telljp.com/lifeline/</a> (hours vary) </li> <li>USA National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Crisis Text Line - "HELLO" to 741741 Online Chat - : <a href="https://988lifeline.org/chat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://988lifeline.org/chat/</a> </li> <li>Other Countries International Suicide Prevention - : <a href="https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp</a> </li> </ul>

157. Depression

The sky is falling!  Or, so you’d think from the reaction to Open AI’s public release of its ChatGPT "thing.” Tony and Charles try to make sense of what it is and what it isn’t and how it will and won’t change what we do in our teaching and in our students’ learning. It’s our goodbye to 2022 and our hello to 2023. Pedals down.  Happy new year! あけましておめでとう！今年もよろしく！  Links:   What is ChatGPT?: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/  Lemme look: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/   Human this Christmas: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/20/opinion/chatgpt-writing-ai.html   The College Essay Is Dead: Nobody is prepared for how AI will transform academia: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/chatgpt-ai-writing-college-student-essays/672371/  Samples of ChatGTP Output: http://tony-silva.com/t3/miscfiles/chatgtpoutput.pdf  

The sky is falling! Or, so you’d think from the reaction to Open AI’s public release of its ChatGPT "thing.” Tony and Charles try to make sense of what it is and what it isn’t and how it will and won’t change what we do in our teaching and in our students’ learning. It’s our goodbye to 2022 and our hello to 2023. Pedals down. Happy new year! あけましておめでとう！今年もよろしく！ Links: <ul> <li>What is ChatGPT?: <a href="https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.searchenginejournal.com/what-is-chatgpt/473664/</a> </li> <li>Lemme look: <a href="https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt/ </a> </li> <li>Human this Christmas: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/20/opinion/chatgpt-writing-ai.html " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/20/opinion/chatgpt-writing-ai.html </a> </li> <li>The College Essay Is Dead: Nobody is prepared for how AI will transform academia: <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/chatgpt-ai-writing-college-student-essays/672371/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/12/chatgpt-ai-writing-college-student-essays/672371/</a> </li> <li>Samples of ChatGTP Output: <a href="http://tony-silva.com/t3/miscfiles/chatgtpoutput.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tony-silva.com/t3/miscfiles/chatgtpoutput.pdf</a> </li> </ul>

156. ChatGPT

It’s holiday time for lots of people, and for most of them/us, that means buying gifts…and hopefully receiving, some, as well. Here’s our brainstorm session of gifts for the teacher in your life. As for your favorite podcasters, cash will do nicely. 

It’s holiday time for lots of people, and for most of them/us, that means buying gifts…and hopefully receiving, some, as well. Here’s our brainstorm session of gifts for the teacher in your life. As for your favorite podcasters, cash will do nicely.

155. Gifts for the Teacher

“OK, let’s make this a little harder,” says Duo the Owl to us every day. We take a look at how some counter-intuitive practices can improve learning by tricking the brain to try harder. No, we’re not neurologists. But we have a podcast.  Sans Forgetica - YouTube: https://youtu.be/CEXzSehu5HM   Sans Forgetica - Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sans\_forgetica  Why Making Learning More Difficult Improves Your Skill Development - Erik Hamre: https://hamre-erik.medium.com/desirable-difficulty-why-you-should-make-learning-more-difficult-on-purpose-c65223046d6b 

“OK, let’s make this a little harder,” says Duo the Owl to us every day. We take a look at how some counter-intuitive practices can improve learning by tricking the brain to try harder. No, we’re not neurologists. But we have a podcast. <ul> <li>Sans Forgetica - YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/CEXzSehu5HM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/CEXzSehu5HM</a> </li> <li> Sans Forgetica - Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sans\_forgetica" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sans\_forgetica</a> </li> <li>Why Making Learning More Difficult Improves Your Skill Development - Erik Hamre: <a href="https://hamre-erik.medium.com/desirable-difficulty-why-you-should-make-learning-more-difficult-on-purpose-c65223046d6b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hamre-erik.medium.com/desirable-difficulty-why-you-should-make-learning-more-difficult-on-purpose-c65223046d6b</a> </li></ul>

154. Desirable Difficulties

Teachers know that when classes are done, the beer has been poured, teachers gather around the table, and the talk turns to...teaching. Great (and not so great ideas) are tossed around, argued, praised, and ridiculed. What's been missing is a microphone on the table. Until now. If you're a teacher, and especially if you're teaching in Japan, have a listen. Tony and Charles talk about what they've learned, what works, what doesn't, and what other teachers like you have to say.

Just listened to This episode. Personally, thought it was one of your best. A bit more spontaneous, a bit more how-the-sausage-is-made and bit more personal. Maybe a bit more closer to home, being the same age and all. Thanks.

Episode #69

The sempais, Tony Silva and Charles Wiz, are knowledgeable, well-spoken, and funny, and the podcast is a great balance between casual shop talk and solid advice about teaching EFL, especially in the Japanese market.

Superb TEFL podcast

Two Teachers Talking™

ボクです！¡Soy yo! C'est moi! To ja! Это я! 나야! Tôi đây! 是我！ມັນແມ່ນຂ້ອຍ!  So, really…how does the language we use affect…everything? Tony and Charles dive off the deep end. Luckily, they have some help from Maria Minohara, student at Osaka University, who shares her insights on bilingualism, personality, persona, and society. (And apologies to Maria and listeners for the poor recording quality of the interview.)Mentioned: Ivana Paz, "How the Language I Speak Changes My Personality"https://humanparts.medium.com/how-the-language-i-speak-changes-my-personality-73a1c19a49a7François Grosjean, "Change of Language, Change of Personality?"https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-bilingual/201111/change-language-change-personalityFrançois Grosjean and Aneta Pavlenko, "Psychology Today blog, Life as a bilingual"http://www.francoisgrosjean.ch/blog_en.htmlNairán Ramírez-Esparza, Samuel D. Goslinga, Verónica Benet-Martínezb, JeVrey P. Potterc, James W. Pennebakera, "Do bilinguals have two personalities? A special case of cultural frame switching."http://www.utpsyc.org/Nairan/research/bilingual.pdfNairán Ramírez-Esparza and Adrián García-Sierra, "The Bilingual Brain: Language, Culture, and Identity"https://labclab.psychology.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1167/2015/04/Language3.pdf

ボクです！¡Soy yo! C'est moi! To ja! Это я! 나야! Tôi đây! 是我！ມັນແມ່ນຂ້ອຍ! So, really…how does the language we use affect…everything? Tony and Charles dive off the deep end. Luckily, they have some help from Maria Minohara, student at Osaka University, who shares her insights on bilingualism, personality, persona, and society. (And apologies to Maria and listeners for the poor recording quality of the interview.) Mentioned: Ivana Paz, "How the Language I Speak Changes My Personality" <a href="https://humanparts.medium.com/how-the-language-i-speak-changes-my-personality-73a1c19a49a7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://humanparts.medium.com/how-the-language-i-speak-changes-my-personality-73a1c19a49a7</a> François Grosjean, "Change of Language, Change of Personality?" <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-bilingual/201111/change-language-change-personality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-bilingual/201111/change-language-change-personality</a> François Grosjean and Aneta Pavlenko, "Psychology Today blog, Life as a bilingual" <a href="http://www.francoisgrosjean.ch/blog_en.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.francoisgrosjean.ch/blog_en.html</a> Nairán Ramírez-Esparza, Samuel D. Goslinga, Verónica Benet-Martínezb, JeVrey P. Potterc, James W. Pennebakera, "Do bilinguals have two personalities? A special case of cultural frame switching." <a href="http://www.utpsyc.org/Nairan/research/bilingual.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.utpsyc.org/Nairan/research/bilingual.pdf</a> Nairán Ramírez-Esparza and Adrián García-Sierra, "The Bilingual Brain: Language, Culture, and Identity" <a href="https://labclab.psychology.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1167/2015/04/Language3.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://labclab.psychology.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1167/2015/04/Language3.pdf</a>

115. Language and Personality: It’s me!

Motivation. No, not yours. The students’. How do you motivate students–or should you have to? Peering into the opacity of the student mind.Mentioned:You Are Not So SmartPodcast (YANSS), Episodes 52, 53, 55 https://youarenotsosmart.comTwo Teachers Talking:Episode 67 Japanese Exceptionalism Episode 53: Failure by Design Episode 51 and 52: School CultureInternet Content by Language http://tony-silva.com/eslefl/whyenglish.htmlUs and Them, Silva http://tony-silva.com/usandthem/usandthem.htmlGeography of Thought, Nesbitt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Geography_of_Thought

Motivation. No, not yours. The students’. How do you motivate students–or should you have to? Peering into the opacity of the student mind. Mentioned: You Are Not So SmartPodcast (YANSS), Episodes 52, 53, 55 <a href="https://youarenotsosmart.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youarenotsosmart.com</a> Two Teachers Talking: Episode 67 Japanese Exceptionalism Episode 53: Failure by Design Episode 51 and 52: School Culture Internet Content by Language <a href="http://tony-silva.com/eslefl/whyenglish.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tony-silva.com/eslefl/whyenglish.html</a> Us and Them, Silva <a href="http://tony-silva.com/usandthem/usandthem.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tony-silva.com/usandthem/usandthem.html</a> Geography of Thought, Nesbitt <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Geography_of_Thought" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Geography_of_Thought</a>

112. Motivation

We all have more things to do than time to do them. We talk about trying to manage all the things we need to, want to, or are expected to do. Spoiler: no magic app will solve all your task management problems. Also, apologies for the poor audio quality; not up to our usual standards, but TIME MANAGEMENT issues didn’t allow a re-recording.

114. Task Management

From time to time one needs to step back and take account of what you do and don’t have control over. When you realize the things that are bugging you most are things beyond your control, what do you do? Mentioned: Text Expander https://textexpander.comThe Flintstones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_FlintstonesPrevious Episodes http://twoteacherstalking.com:- 12, 13 Interviewing and Hiring- 51, 52 School Culture- 53 Failure by Design

From time to time one needs to step back and take account of what you do and don’t have control over. When you realize the things that are bugging you most are things beyond your control, what do you do? Mentioned: Text Expander <a href="https://textexpander.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://textexpander.com</a> The Flintstones <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flintstones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flintstones</a> Previous Episodes <a href="http://twoteacherstalking.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twoteacherstalking.com</a>: - 12, 13 Interviewing and Hiring - 51, 52 School Culture - 53 Failure by Design

113. Beyond Your Control

After a short discussion about the start of the new academic year, Tony and Charles continue their discussion on study abroad. This month, they look at the challenges students might face when living and studying abroad…and when returning to Japan. Mentioned:Paris Syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome Us and Them http://tony-silva.com/usandthem/usandthem.html Three Study Abroad Programs http://tony-silva.com/files/3StdyAbrdPrgs1998.pdf

After a short discussion about the start of the new academic year, Tony and Charles continue their discussion on study abroad. This month, they look at the challenges students might face when living and studying abroad…and when returning to Japan. Mentioned: Paris Syndrome <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome</a> Us and Them <a href="http://tony-silva.com/usandthem/usandthem.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tony-silva.com/usandthem/usandthem.html</a> Three Study Abroad Programs <a href="http://tony-silva.com/files/3StdyAbrdPrgs1998.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tony-silva.com/files/3StdyAbrdPrgs1998.pdf</a>

109. Study Abroad, Part 2: The Potential Downside

111. There’s a genius in this classroom. It’s not me.

So, you landed a teaching job. Sit down, kid, let us tell ya couple things. We dig deep for ideas, tips, shortcuts, and insights that might have helped us in our early teaching years. (Give us a break…that was a long time ago.) Here’s your chance to learn from our many, many mistakes.

110. So, now you’re a teacher

We take apart the student discussion on the turns university education has taken this year (E123: Meet Generation C, 4/20) and confirm the value of listening to our students. We also talk a bit about the state of the profession and how we ourselves are coping with the new world we find ourselves teaching in.

124. The kids are alright

In another very special episode, we talk with students and alumni from Osaka University about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting their education, their future, and their lives. Their discussion is full of insight, surprise, and hope. If you’re teaching in Japan, you need to hear what they have to say. They distinguish themselves as very special representatives of their generation. This is a good one. Don’t miss it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Big, special thanks to (alphabetical order):Miyu KataokaMoku Seiyou Rene TaiAtsuhiro Tsuruguchi Yuto Yamaoka

In another very special episode, we talk with students and alumni from Osaka University about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting their education, their future, and their lives. Their discussion is full of insight, surprise, and hope. If you’re teaching in Japan, you need to hear what they have to say. They distinguish themselves as very special representatives of their generation. This is a good one. Don’t miss it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Big, special thanks to (alphabetical order): Miyu Kataoka Moku Seiyou Rene Tai Atsuhiro Tsuruguchi Yuto Yamaoka

123. Meet Generation C

Email for remote learning. As we all gear up for teaching in this new environment, we can predict that email, particularly email from students, is going to be a bigger part of the workday. In a special episode, we talk about what we have learned about handling student email and offer some tips on avoiding mistakes and speeding up workflows. More at http://twoteacherstalking.com

Email for remote learning. As we all gear up for teaching in this new environment, we can predict that email, particularly email from students, is going to be a bigger part of the workday. In a special episode, we talk about what we have learned about handling student email and offer some tips on avoiding mistakes and speeding up workflows. More at <a href="http://twoteacherstalking.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twoteacherstalking.com</a>

122. Email organization

A very special episode of Two Teachers Talking, so special it’s dropping early. First we recap last month’s interview with Alison Kitzman. Then, we move on to discuss the COVID-19 virus and how it will change our teaching, our students, and our world. A hard discussion in hard times. Let’s all try to get through this together. Be safe.Mentioned:Charles’ Covid-19 information site for ex-pats in Japan https://japancovid19.carrd.coOtter - audio recording of meeting, discussion, with auto-transcription, etc. https://otter.ai/?s=welcome Zoom - video conferencing (like Skype+) https://zoom.us Canvas - build larger scale online classes https://www.instructure.com/canvas/ Blackboard - create lectures, classes for distribution https://www.blackboard.com Moodle - full LMS https://moodle.org  “Getting started is easy,” they say. See Two Teachers Talking, Episode 80, November 1, 2016.PARLAY - Teacher creates prompt and materials, students read, share reactions and thoughts, interact with other students and teacher.  https://parlayideas.com/how-it-works/ Google Classroom https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/?modal_active=none  Looked really good - but school needs to enroll in Gsuite…security, privacy, etc. I gave up.Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/start

A very special episode of Two Teachers Talking, so special it’s dropping early. First we recap last month’s interview with Alison Kitzman. Then, we move on to discuss the COVID-19 virus and how it will change our teaching, our students, and our world. A hard discussion in hard times. Let’s all try to get through this together. Be safe. Mentioned: Charles’ Covid-19 information site for ex-pats in Japan <a href="https://japancovid19.carrd.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://japancovid19.carrd.co</a> Otter - audio recording of meeting, discussion, with auto-transcription, etc. <a href="https://otter.ai/?s=welcome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otter.ai/?s=welcome</a> Zoom - video conferencing (like Skype+) <a href="https://zoom.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://zoom.us</a> Canvas - build larger scale online classes <a href="https://www.instructure.com/canvas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instructure.com/canvas/</a> Blackboard - create lectures, classes for distribution <a href="https://www.blackboard.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.blackboard.com</a> Moodle - full LMS <a href="https://moodle.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://moodle.org</a> “Getting started is easy,” they say. See Two Teachers Talking, Episode 80, November 1, 2016. PARLAY - Teacher creates prompt and materials, students read, share reactions and thoughts, interact with other students and teacher. <a href="https://parlayideas.com/how-it-works/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://parlayideas.com/how-it-works/</a> Google Classroom <a href="https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/?modal_active=none" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/?modal_active=none</a> Looked really good - but school needs to enroll in Gsuite…security, privacy, etc. I gave up. Microsoft Teams <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/start" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://teams.microsoft.com/start</a>

121. Needs Analysis Part 2 and the COVID-19 Virus

Alison Kitzman

Charles is MIA this month, but Tony interviews Prof. Alison Kitzman to explore how needs analysis can help our teaching, and more, help with course and curriculum design. In a future episode Tony and Charles will compare notes.

120. Needs Analysis - Pt. 1: Prof. Alison Kitzman

Chris Ruddenklau

An interview with Chris Ruddenklau. Chris, colleague and old Japan hand, shares his teaching experiences in Thailand, Laos, and Japan. He is the coordinator of the JALT Teachers Helping Teachers (THT) Laos Program and plays an active role in the annual Laos TESOL conference. Just two teachers talking. Of course, afterwards, Charles shares his observation and analysis. Good stuff.JALT THT SIGJapanese Association for Language Teachers, Teachers Helping Teachers Special Interest Group http://thtjalt.bravesites.comTeachers Helping Teachers (THT) Laos http://thtjalt.bravesites.com/laosIf you want to get in touch with Chris, just send an email to the show (twoteacherstalking@gmail.com) and we’ll hook you up.

An interview with Chris Ruddenklau. Chris, colleague and old Japan hand, shares his teaching experiences in Thailand, Laos, and Japan. He is the coordinator of the JALT Teachers Helping Teachers (THT) Laos Program and plays an active role in the annual Laos TESOL conference. Just two teachers talking. Of course, afterwards, Charles shares his observation and analysis. Good stuff. JALT THT SIG Japanese Association for Language Teachers, Teachers Helping Teachers Special Interest Group <a href="http://thtjalt.bravesites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thtjalt.bravesites.com</a> Teachers Helping Teachers (THT) Laos <a href="http://thtjalt.bravesites.com/laos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thtjalt.bravesites.com/laos</a> If you want to get in touch with Chris, just send an email to the show (twoteacherstalking@gmail.com) and we’ll hook you up.

119. An Interview with Chris Ruddenklau

Raise high the bars, teachers. That’s the current mantra. But how high is too high? How do you know? What are the consequences? What do you do if you've screwed up?  Mentioned: Episode 60, Two Teachers Talking, March 2015. And Happy New Year! (And thanks to Mick, Keith, et al, for the outro riffs.)

Raise high the bars, teachers. That’s the current mantra. But how high is too high? How do you know? What are the consequences? What do you do if you've screwed up? Mentioned: Episode 60, Two Teachers Talking, March 2015. And Happy New Year! (And thanks to Mick, Keith, et al, for the outro riffs.)

118. Great Expectations, Revisited

As 2019 slithers down into its ignominious place in history, we consider ourselves lucky, in that, at least from a teaching perspective, it’s been an unremarkable year. We sift through the memories, panning for nuggets of wisdom to help us in the new year. Don’t expect much.Nevertheless, please accept our wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year better than the last. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Solstice, 今年も色々お世話になりました.

As 2019 slithers down into its ignominious place in history, we consider ourselves lucky, in that, at least from a teaching perspective, it’s been an unremarkable year. We sift through the memories, panning for nuggets of wisdom to help us in the new year. Don’t expect much. Nevertheless, please accept our wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year better than the last. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Solstice, 今年も色々お世話になりました.

117. Highs and Lows

108. Study Abroad, Part 1

Choosing the right tool for the job–not always as simple as it sounds. We talk about tool essentials, the process of adding tools that best help us finish the job, and the danger of being seduced by new technologies. Oh, and fetishes.

107. Tools of the trade

Description - Happy new year! 明けましておめでとう! With the new year beginning and the academic year ending, Tony and Charles discuss the task of making and scoring final exams, as well as whether or not there’s a place for the final exam in today’s educational world. See the "Final Exam Checklist" at http://twoteacherstalking.com .

Description - Happy new year! 明けましておめでとう! With the new year beginning and the academic year ending, Tony and Charles discuss the task of making and scoring final exams, as well as whether or not there’s a place for the final exam in today’s educational world. See the "Final Exam Checklist" at <a href="http://twoteacherstalking.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twoteacherstalking.com</a> .

106. Final Exams

Winding up the year with a return to the podcast premise: two teachers sitting around talking shop. A look back at 2018, a look ahead, and the eternal question: Where are the answers?Mentioned in the podcast: Citation Machine citationmachine.net

Winding up the year with a return to the podcast premise: two teachers sitting around talking shop. A look back at 2018, a look ahead, and the eternal question: Where are the answers? Mentioned in the podcast: Citation Machine <a href="http://citationmachine.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">citationmachine.net</a>

105. Holiday Party

Maybe the most boring episode yet–but it's for your own good. Backup strategies that will save your butt. Securing student information, correspondence, and work, and keeping it private. Grab a cup of joe.

104. Backup, Security, Privacy

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