Episodes

I am joined by one of the Teach Better Team co-founders, Rae Hughart on the Pixel Classroom. The Teach Better Team imagines a world where every educator is connected, supported, and inspired to be BETTER every day; so that all learners can discover and develop their passions to positively impact our communities. Rae shares her history as an educator, how the Teach Better Team works with other educators and organizations to bring the best for students, teachers and administrators. --- Send in a...

I am joined by my friend, and fellow Co-host of Games, Comics and Coffee live stream, Adam Muller. The two of us talk about games, currently media and copyright laws and upcoming games we are excited about. Adam also goes into depth about why gamification in education is important to students and learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I am joined by Josh Tovar, an educator with thirty-two years in education. The two of us talk about education, technology, STEM and SEL. We also spend most of the episode talking about why relationships and establishment with students is very key to learning in education. From Sports to the Classroom, Josh goes into why it matters to know your students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Kicking off the 5th season with Episode 153, I return for a new year of education, joy, fun and a few announcements. Please join me as the Pixel Classroom Podcasts dives into learning, emergin, collections and joy. You can check out our YouTube Channel, my new co-hosting of Games, Comics & Coffee and please help clear my Classroom Amazon List this year. Thank you everyone for your support. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this ...

Wrapping up the fourth season of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. I reflect on my many guests this season, the closing of my blog, the challenges of education at the moment and more. I also talk about my upcoming summer video series on my Youtube Channel which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyETMH0uK8XFRBbImkUy_GQ. This episode is partial sponsored by Wired Nutrition. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast:...

I review the books A Place They Love by Elijah Carbajal and The Adventures of Little Mickey Keep on Going by Mickey Smith Jr. for Episode 151. Both books are very well done and inspirational to both teachers and students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In episode 151, I reflect on my first year at my new school year. The triumphs, set backs, accomplishments and even looking at how far I have gone in the last 11 years. I also wish my graduating class of 2023 good luck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I talked with Shut and Teach's Elijah Cabajal for the big 150th episode of the Pixel Classroom podcast. Elijah talks about his career, his podcasts, learning sessions and some of his upcoming projects. Including the release of his book and his EDU Couples Podcast with his wife. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In this fun filled Star Trek fan episode. I look back at my favorite ships on Star Trek over the course of the series 50 years. From the original, Enterprise to the Defiant. All information is pulled from the current volume of the Ships of Star Trek and Memory Alpha. Have fun listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In one of the last book reviews for season 4, I review The AI Educator by Matt Millar. The AI Classroom by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox & Brad Weinstein. The Science Box by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson and finally, Study like a Gamer by Kai Rush. All books are great for your summer reading and looking into: AI, STEM/STEAM and Student Studies skills from SEL to PBL. Check them out today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this po...

In episode 145, after several recording issues. I reflect on where I am as the school year begins to draw to a close with the final 9 weeks of the 2023 school year. How returning to Community Theater allowed me to look at where I came from. Where I am now and where I am going forward. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I am joined in episode 146 with Dan Tricarico. Dan Tricarico has been a high school English teacher for over thirty years. He is also the author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom (DBC, Inc. 2015) and Sanctuaries: Self-Care Secrets for Stressed Out Teachers (DBC, Inc. 2018). In his spare time, he enjoys writing, listening to music, reading mystery novels, watching movies, and staring out of windows. One of his first loves is writing poetry, and he ha...

From our first live stream episode, I am joined by educator and author, Sarah Thomas. Sarah Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in a large district in Maryland, and the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen award. Sa...

In our first livestream episode for episode 142, I review The Design Thinking Classroom: Using design thinking to reimagine the role and practice of educators by David Jakes. This is the latest book from the IM Press. You can learn more on David's Website at: https://davidjakesdesigns.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

I reflect on the first six months of my new position. Talking about what lead me to my current classroom. Some of the struggles, challenges and successes that have occurred so far in the first three quarters of the 2022-2023 school year. I also talk about moving to Live Streaming for my upcoming podcasts. Promoting my Donors Choose Projects and seeing where the next three months of the school year will take me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom...

I wrap up the month of January with episode 141 with a pair of book reviews. The first being Write There and Now by the Zen Teacher himself, Dan Tricarico and Edumatch: Snapshot in Education 2022 where I am one of 26 educators who contributed to the book. Write Here and Now Snapshot in Education 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In episode 140, I talk about starting my blog over again. Why I started in back in the Summer of 2012. How it was a great tool to use my reflection and sharing and connecting with the education community. How it started to wane and became more of a website to house my latest podcast episodes. Now, in 2023, how I'm looking forward to restarting it with a new look, a new mission and using it as a reflection not just in my journey in a new year in the classroom, but also what I love to do. --- Se...

Keven Rinaman returns to the Pixel Classroom Podcast. If you don't remember Keven from episode 85, Keven Rinaman is an educator and author. He has taught history, math, and technology at middle and high school grades, and has served as the technology director and Dean of Students for his district. Keven has coached numerous sports including: wrestling, golf, baseball and esports. He is a graduate of Heidelberg University and Western Governors University, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s ...

I am joined by former teacher and Ed Technology Coach and author, Adam Juarez in the first big episode for 2023. Adam Juarez is a Technology Integration Coach and Consultant for AdaKat EdTech Consulting. For 17 years, he served the teachers and students of Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School district as a middle school and high school US and World History Teacher and Technology Integration Coach. Beyond the classroom, he coached middle and high school girls’ soccer. Currently, he supports teachers...

I kick off 2023 with a reflection on 2022. From starting off rocky at my previous district to starting a new job and position at my current school district. I also talk about a new book I was a contributing author to, which you can find here. I also talk about my goals in 2023, what I'm hoping for the podcast as the year moves forward and wishing everyone a happy and safe, 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: ht...

I will be on Hiatus until mid or late January 2023. I have personal pieces to focus on. See everyone in the New Year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

In what we have nicked named the "hard luck episode". As this was recorded over the course of a few weeks. I am joined with EduProtocols co-founder, Jon Corippo. Jon has served a decade at the K-8 level, opened a 1-1, PBL, Google-based high school, served in two county offices, including as an Assistant Superintendent and It Director. Jon has been recognized a County Teacher of the Year, a 20 to Watch Educator by the NSBA, and was a finalist in the EdTech Digest Awards. Jon also holds the Apple ...

In episode 134, I sit down to do a book review of three great books from DBC Inc. Empowered to Choose by Andrew Easton. Lights, Camera, Teach! by Kevin J. Bulter and Leading the Whole Teacher by Allyson Apsey. Three great books for teachers, administrators, student teachers and instructional coaching. I highly recommend reading these books this winter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

In this reflection episode, as I "sit at home", I talk about resting. How it comes in different ways, but also how you have to be careful that your rest doesn't over take your life. It's about a balance of what you do, what your goals are and learning to breathe and reflect in those times. It can be from enjoying your favorite sports, to simply reading a good book, or working on that shelving unit in your garage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassro...