Brothers on the Board: A Teacher Podcast
Step into the world of teaching with the Howard brothers on 'Brothers on the Board,' a teacher podcast designed to make teachers' lives better! Join Jon and Wes as they share practical tips and advice for navigating the challenges and joys of the classroom. Whether you're a teacher or just curious, get ready for insightful conversations and a dose of teaching humor!
Episodes
26 episodes
Episode 26: School, Students, And Social Media
Wes and I discuss the problems social media poses for our students and highlight a New York Times article regarding students and their weaponization of social media against teachers.
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Episode 26
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24:34
Episode 25: Dealing with Sleeping Students
Wes and I discuss the sleeping habits of our students and how we deal with it! Sleeping is an interesting topic amongst teachers since all teachers deals with it differently. We hope to bring some honesty and humor to this topic!
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Episode 25
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24:20
Episode 24: Why Eating as a Teacher SUCKS!
On this episode, we are discussing all things teaching, eating, and why the two of them just don't seem to fit together. We hope you're ready for a good laugh, because we know we had one!
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Episode 24
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27:24
Episode 23: Misconceptions about TEACHING!
We asked ChatGPT to give us 10 common misconceptions about teaching and we rated them on a scale from Fact, Fiction, or Debatable. Trust me when I say... a couple of them were unexpected.
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Episode 23
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23:32
Episode 22: Summer Side Gigs for Teachers
Looking to make a little extra cash during summer? We asked around and compiled a list of different ideas teachers can look into if they want to do the unthinkable... work during the summer... disgusting.
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Episode 22
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38:56
Episode 21: 6 Things EVERY Teacher Should Consider Over Summer!
Summer is almost here! We've compiled a list of things teachers should consider as they make their way through summer. We're looking at ways teachers can prepare themselves for the upcoming school year and reset their mental at the same time!&n...
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Episode 21
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25:58
Episode 20: 6 Engaging End of the Year Activities!
It can be hard to find end of the year activities that keeps student thinking at a high level, out of trouble, and engaged. Luckily, we've got you covered. On this episode, we'll be looking at 6 end of the year activities that can be used in a ...
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Episode 20
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31:01
WOULD YOU RATHER!?! Teacher Edition
We asked ChatGPT to come up with a series of funny teacher "would you rather" scenarios. We HAVE NOT read these prior to the episode. Let's just say... it's a lot of fun.
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Episode 19
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30:46
RECOGNIZING and DEFEATING Teacher Burnout!
On this episode of Brothers on the Board, we are joined by Anthoney Franklin from the podcast Teacher Tales where we will be discussing ways that teachers can RECOGNIZE and DEFEAT teacher burnout! This is a serious problem impacting thousands o...
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Episode 18
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41:33
We Asked Facebook What Four Items They CAN'T Teach Without!
We asked Facebook the follow scenario: if they could only bring in four items to teach a lesson, what would the items be? We discuss the answers to these while also revealing our own! It's not as easy as we though!
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Episode 17
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30:36
Pet Peeves! Teachers' Top Student Gripes!
From giant metal water bottles to kids randomly wondering around the room, Jon and Wes discuss their biggest pet peeves in the classroom! Can you relate to any of these?
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Episode 16
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31:38
Meeting Basic Student Needs: Maslow Before Bloom
In this episode, Jon and Wes dive into the essential topic of meeting basic student needs through Bryan Pearlman's "Maslow Before Bloom" approach. They discuss the critical importance of addressing students' physiological, safety, belonging, an...
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Episode 15
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38:20
This School Put Metal Doors on the Bathroom?
Jon and Wes discuss a recent article claiming that a school in the UK has outraged parents for "putting metal cages on the restrooms." Additionally, they offer suggestions for ways that teachers can handle restroom breaks in their classrooms.&n...
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Episode 14
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36:22
Episode 13: Creative Ways to Group and Manage Students!
Are you looking for some interesting ways to group students? (With a bit of silly banter on the side?) You've come to the right place! On episode 13, we're taking a look at all things grouping, including ways we can be extremely intentional as ...
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Episode 13
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41:38
Episode 12: Testing Strategies and Activities
It's almost test time! We're here to share some testing strategies and activities you can use to help your students prepare for the most stressful time of the year! We hope there are some lessons here you can take back to your class and find su...
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Episode 12
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43:54
Episode 11: Things Teachers "Aren't Allowed" to do
You know when something is not against the rules, but it feels like it is? Like dunking the ball in the last 20 seconds of a basketball game that's already over? Teaching has plenty of them! This is out list of the top 6 things that teachers "a...
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Episode 11
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36:10
Episode 10: Why are Teachers Quitting?
30% of new teachers leave the field within their first 5 years. Why is that the case and what can we do about it? On this episode, we interview Brian Hershey, an author and educator who has been researching this topic for his new book about tea...
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Episode 10
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49:46
Episode 9: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression
Disclaimer: This episode discusses anxiety and depression. We aren't therapists, but instead, are just a couple of guys who have dealt with these issues for most of our lives. We hope listeners can find this episode helpful, but there's no repl...
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Episode 9
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38:40
Episode 8: Working with Parents for Student Success
Parent and teacher cooperation and collaboration are crucial to student success. What are some ideas for how teachers can work with parents? We're having that discussion on Episode 8 of Brothers on the Board!
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Episode 8
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44:16
Episode 7: Accepting Feedback as a Teacher
Jon and Wes discuss why teachers have such a hard time accepting feedback and why feedback is so important to teachers. It's the do's and don'ts of constructive criticism!
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Episode 7
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42:06
Episode 6: When Kids Hurt Your Feelings
How many times have you had your feelings hurt by students? We have a few. Let's discuss it!
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Episode 6
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32:27
Episode 5: Consequences that Create Student Ownership
Having trouble coming up with creative consequences? We discuss ways we can get students to accept ownership through consequences.
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Episode 5
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39:57
Episode 4: Have you Ever? Teacher Edition
On this episode, we discuss humorous teaching moments that we think other teachers can relate to! Some of these may be tough to admit, but hey, we're only human, right?
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Episode 4
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41:08