ClassCast Podcast Ep.039 features Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley -- standardized test experts, tutors, entrepreneurs, networkers, and podcasters -- speaking with host Ryan Tibbens about high stakes testing, the evolution of tests, "good testers," equity, grade inflation, improving schools, and much more. This discussion covers it all -- from becoming standardized test experts to school curriculum, from Randy Moss to Leo Tolstoy.
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Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley host the Tests & the Rest: The College Admissions Industry Podcast, which Ryan appeared on to talk about rhetoric and admissions essays; through their podcasting, they've spoken with well over 100 industry experts about different aspects of college admissions, testing, writing, research, and more. In addition to their podcast, Mike and Amy are the co-founders of the Test Prep Tribe private Facebook group for tutors and the National Test Prep Association, an all-new professional organization that connects and supports independent test prep tutors around the world. Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning in Rochester, New York; he previously tutored and worked as testing expert for Princeton Review and Huntington Learning Center. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros in Cleveland, Ohio; she previously tutored and trained with Princeton Review. Between them, they have over 50 years of test prep tutoring experience. Be sure to check out their podcast, particularly the episode featuring our host Ryan Tibbens.
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ClassCast Podcast Ep.024 features talented AP Government teacher and former baseball State Coach of the Year Jason Miller speaking with host Ryan Tibbens about the value of sports, winning titles, valuing family, teaching AP classes, improving schools, pedagogy, as well as how Coronavirus closures have affected personal routines, sports recruiting, class discussions, and more. Mr. Miller is a talented teacher, accomplished coach, and sincere family man -- listeners have much to gain from his insights into our education and sports institutions.
Check out the full episode and five quick-hitting highlight clips, all linked below and streaming on major podcast platforms. Leave us a comment about what you like, what you think, and what you want to hear more about -- and be sure to share the episode with friends! Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST) Clip 024.1 -- Sports Recruiting & Coronavirus Closure
This sub-3 minute highlight clip from Episode 024 features teacher and former Coach of the Year Jason Miller addressing concerns about how Coronavirus closures might impact the recruiting process for college sports. If you have an interest in high school or college athletics, these insights about high school sports, showcase events, and the recruiting process are essential.
Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST) Clip 024.2 -- Lost Routines
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.024, AP Government teacher and former baseball State Coach of the Year Jason Miller talks with host Ryan Tibbens about the significance of daily routines and how social distancing and closures from Coronavirus are interrupting our schools, sports, and lives; he also addresses how important schedules and routines are to many people's individual productivity and happiness.
Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST) Clip 024.3 -- Coronavirus VS Soft Skills, Teacher Impact, & Class Discussions
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.024, acclaimed teacher Jason Miller speaks with host Ryan Tibbens about how Coronavirus closures and the shift to online schooling impacts soft skills, teachers' impacts on students, and ensuing class discussions, particularly at the high school level. If you're a teacher, student, or parent considering how closures might affect your student, or how teachers might address the pandemic in class discussions, this clip provides great perspectives.
Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST) Clip 024.4 -- VoTech, Entrepreneurship, & What We Get from School
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.024, acclaimed teacher Jason Miller speaks with host Ryan Tibbens about how to improve schools -- increasing vocational, technical, and entrepreneurial programs -- and what students actually get from school now. The ClassCast Podcast is all about how education institutions can be improved, and Miller offers great common sense solutions that are both progressive and in keeping with many other guests' suggestions.
Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST) Clip 024.5 -- Going Out on Top: A Coaching Story
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.024, AP Government teacher and baseball coach Jason Miller describes his varsity coaching career -- from building his program to winning the state championship to being named Virginia State Coach of the Year -- and how he went out on top because he lives the advice that all coaches give: "Family first." Whether you love baseball, teaching, or great human interest stories, this clip is not to be missed. Be sure to check out other highlight clips and the full episode in which we discuss the effects of Coronavirus closures on college recruiting, daily routines, class discussion, AP exams, and more.
Support the show (http://paypal.me/TibbensEST) Episode 023 -- Jim Dunning -- College, High School, & Critical Thinking in the Era of COVID-194/9/2020
ClassCast Podcast Ep.023 features our first return guest, educator Jim Dunning, and an in-depth discussion of the complexity of COVID-19 closures on students' college plans, family finances, school solvency, scholarships, athletics, and more. Dunning and host Ryan Tibbens also go on to discuss the need for open, honest conversations with students; contingency plans; and common sense. Listen and think carefully -- what should we do next? Enjoy this full episode and the highlight clips (below). Please share the links and ideas with family, friends, coworkers, and students affected by the closures.
Clip 023.1 -- What about Returning to College?
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Pocdcast Ep.023, educator Jim Dunning and host Ryan Tibbens discuss the uncertainty of returning to school, particularly to college, after Coronavirus closures. They raise concerns about college enrollment and attendance in Fall 2020 and what schedule changes might mean for graduates from the Class of 2020. These issues have been under-reported; we hope this episode will help students and their families to begin making contingency plans.
Clip 023.2 -- How Changing Finances Affect College
This highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.023 features teacher Jim Dunning and host Ryan Tibbens discussing the financial burdens of Coronavirus closures and how those changes might affect students and their colleges. As more people lose their jobs, are furloughed, or work reduced hours, families' economic and education plans might change. Students, parents, counselors, and college administrators must be cognizant of these issues and create contingency plans to make sure long-term goals aren't derailed. Financial concerns come up again multiple times later in the full episode, and a more detailed discussion of how closures are affecting athletes/athletics follows this clip (begin ~17:30 in the full episode).
Clip 023.3 -- Graduate, Then What?
This highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.023 features educators Jim Dunning and Ryan Tibbens (host) discussing post-high school plans for the Class of 2020 and how public schools, college admissions offices, teachers, counselors, parents, and others should be helping students to assess their current Coronavirus-dictated situations and to create contingency plans for this summer, next fall, and beyond. Dunning generally believes that this is a weakness in our education system anyway, and while he may have a valid point, students' current needs should be forcing greater support and long-term planning assistance from trusted adults.
Clip 023.4 -- COVID-19 Shutdown: What's the Right Thing to Do (Trolley Problem)
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.023, teacher and philosopher Jim Dunning talks with host Ryan Tibbens about the broader issues of Coronavirus closures and quarantines, the trade-offs, the possible public responses, and what is the right, most just response. They reference the famous Trolley Problem as a way to clarify humankind's situation and the decisions we must make -- how many (and whose) lives we should try to save in exchange for serious, long-term affects on economies and quality of life. This focus on justice and well-being both provides broader perspective on the shutdown without fear-mongering or judgment; it could also serve as a good starting point for teachers interested in discussing shutdown issues with students.
Clip 023.5 -- Facilitating COVID-19 Discussions in Virtual Classes
In this highlight clip from ClassCast Podcast Ep.023, educator Jim Dunning and host Ryan Tibbens address the need for (and concerns about) discussing COVID-19, including its impacts on health and daily life, with students in virtual classes.
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