The Rural Education Podcast is a podcast focused on rural education. Run by Alan Hoffmann, the English teacher in Savage, MT, the podcast looks at the experience of teaching at a small school, as well as the issues surrounding rural schools.
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A podcast dedicated to Young Adult Literature
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Ya Hear Me - Episode 5 - I'll Give You the Sun
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In this episode, Kodi and Alan discuss Jandy Nelson's "I'll Give You the Sun". They discuss the time skipping narrative, what it means to be a young adult, and give some journal prompts that you might use if you teach this novel. Next time: I Am Malala (Young Reader's Edition)On Deck: Ember In The AshesContact usFacebook: www.facebook.com/YaHearMeS…
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YA Hear Me Show - Episode 3 - Salt To The Sea
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The third book in Ya Hear Me is Ruta Sepety's "Salt to the Sea". Alan and Kodi discuss this amazing book which tells the story of four young people fleeing the horrors of World War 2. Podcasts referenced in this episode:Stuff You Missed In History Class: Amber Roomhttp://www.missedinhistory.com/podcasts/who-stole-the-amber-room/Radio Lab: Nazi Summ…
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Alan and Kodi discuss Marissa Meyer's "Cinder" and talk about it's positive message to girls. For more books like Cinder, check out this list: http://www.scld.org/classic-tales-with-a-modern-twist/Next episode will feature a discussion of Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.Contact us:E-mail: yahearmeshow@gmail.comTwitter: @YaHearMeShowFacebook: www.fa…
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In their first actual episode, Kodi and Alan discuss Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, the story of a young boy trying to survive in the Canadian wilderness. He does this primarily with a hatchet, which somehow did not make it into the show. We do discuss our favorite scenes, quotes, and talk about the ending. Next episode: Cinder by Marissa MeyerContact us:…
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In the first episode of YA Hear Me? Alan and Kodi tell you a little about themselves and what they hope to get out of their new podcast. Contact: yahearmeshow@gmail.comTwitter: @YAHearMeShowFacebook: www.facebook.com/YAHearMeShowMusic - "Overthrown" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/song/OverthrownCover art by Justin Davis…
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Rural Education Podcast - Episode 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences
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In this episode, Alan Hoffmann would like to know how we can improve parent-teacher conferences. How can we improve attendance? How can we improve the basic nature of them? How do we make it a worthwhile experience for both parent and teacher?Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuralEdPodcastTwitter: @RuralEdPodcastBlog: www.ruraledpodcast.blogspot.comE-mai…
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Rural Education Podcast Episode 5: New Beginnings
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In the ACTUAL episode five of the Rural Education Podcast, Alan shares what's new for him in year two of teaching. Spoiler alert: he's excited. And he says excited a lot. What's new in the curriculum, and what new hats does the host wear in his second year of teaching? Listen and find out!Please subscribe to the Rural Ed Podcast on iTunes! Give me …
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Rural Ed Podcast - Episode 4 - Why YOU Should Teach at a Rural School
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In the fourth episode, Alan discusses his five big reasons why you should give rural schools a shot while on the job hunt.By Alan Hoffmann
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Rural Education Podcast - Episode 3: Scheduling Interruptions
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In this episode, Alan talks about something that's unavoidable in small schools: students missing class time with other activities. He tells of a few instances where this has happened, and how he, in his first year, gets around them.By Alan Hoffmann
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Rural Ed Podcast - Episode 2- Wearing Different Hats
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In Episode 2 of the Rural Education Podcast, Alan takes a look at wearing different hats at school. In a small school, you can't just stay in your room, you have to be involved.Questions? Comments? Contact the show at ruraledpodcast@gmail.com You can Tweet at the show, @RuralEdPodcast, like it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RuralEdPodcast. Or visi…
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Rural Ed Podcast - Episode 1 - An Introduction
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In the first episode of the Rural Ed Podcast, get an introduction to host Alan Hoffmann. In the episode, Hoffmann outlines what his hopes are for the podcast, and invites you to take part.E-mail the podcast at ruraledpodcast@gmail.com. Follow it on twitter: @RuralEdPodcast. Talk about it at ruraledpodcast.blogspot.com…
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