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Is technology making education better, or are we becoming too dependent on it? Coach O and Mr. Aragon tackle the role of technology in today's classrooms, how COVID changed the way teachers use technology, and what the rise of AI means for students and educators.

The guys discuss the difference between knowing information and knowing where to find it, explore how technology is changing other fields, and share their own experiences navigating an increasingly digital world. Plus, Coach O gets a Chicago Bears surprise!

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Intro with Coach O and Aragon, including getting along as Bears and Packers fans, and Dale Earnhardt and Geoff Bodine fans; teaching health to high schoolers; watching movies with the family.

(4:52) Is technology a blessing or a curse? Technology in the classroom and how Coach O and Aragon use it as teachers.

(7:46) How COVID taught us how to figure out technology in the classroom.

(10:38) Technology now

(14:08) Knowing versus knowing where to find information.

(15:37) Using AI in the classroom

(20:47) Seeing technology in other fields.

(25:50) A Chicago surprise for Coach O

(27:10) Final thoughts and outro

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How much of a teacher’s time should actually belong to the job? And where should the line be drawn when it comes to grading, homework, lunch and pay?

Coach O and Mr. Aragon tackle the two things that can dominate a teacher’s working life: time and money.

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Show introduction including recapping Coach O's teaching moment involving a disgruntled student, and Aragon shares a story about a time he had to work a situation with an administrator.

(11:02) How does time management look like as a teacher? And why not grade off the clock

(14:56 "I don't believe in homework"

(23:52) Should school staff get a free lunch at work?

(26:51) Thoughts on teacher pay and teacher salaries.

(38:18) Teaching requires organization and determination.

(39:05) Final thoughts and outro

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Coach O and Mr. Aragon are joined by Principal Michael Nguyen on this week's show. Principal Nguyen shares his story, coming from California, working in the private sector before heading to the classroom, coaching, and ultimately working in administration as a dean of students and a principal.

TIME STAMPS

(0:01) Disclaimer

(1:07) Show introduction including golfing and NASCAR

(3:28) Introducing Principal Nguyen

(5:23) Coach O and Nguyen's backstory, leaving the classroom, and coming back as a principal.

(11:57) Principal Nguyen on what made his classroom unique as a teacher.

(19:24) The similarities and differences of managing students in the classroom vs. being a principal.

(24:25) Coach O: Why I won't become admin.

(27:28) Advice for teachers considering administration.

(32:15) The Dark Side? It has cookies!

(35:24) Advice to any first-year teacher.

(41:54) Outro

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Coach O and Mr. Aragon are joined by two members of the United States Marine Corps, including one who is Coach O and Aragon's former student.

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Introducing: Pvt. Husman and Sgt. Bowman

(2:11) Joining in the military.

(4:14) Pvt. Husman shares more about his time fresh out of boot camp and his new life in the Marines.

(6:00) Biggest misconception about the Marines.

(7:45) Lessons learned from high school.

(9:13) Opportunities in the military.

(11:11) Common questions high school students ask a military recruiter.

(13:20) The decision to re-enlist

(15:30) Final thoughts

(16:51) Outro

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Coach O and Mr. Aragon are back with the second episode of "The Teacher's Lounge."

TIME STAMPS

(0:17) Intro

(1:11) Start of the school year, working with administration change, and Coach O offers advice on any teacher working with new admin.

(3:29) Checking e-mails during the school day, learning student names.

(5:14) Learning more about the surrounding culture, the various cultures of the area.

(22:40) Coach O shares a story about making a difference in a student's life.

(32:40) "We make an impact, even when we don't maybe get the receipt."

(39:08) Mailbag segment

(47:30) Outro

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Coach O and Mr. Aragon kick off the pilot episode of "The Teacher's Lounge Podcast."

In this episode, Coach O and Aragon drive into what you can expect with the show, their private sector career changes into the classroom, and much more!

(0:17) Intro

(1:07) Coach O shares more about what The Teacher's Lounge Podcast will be about.

(2:12) Backstories of Coach O and Aragon in prior careers, their journeys into the classroom, becoming credentialed educators.

(14:27) The impact of teachers in the classroom.

(19:30) Finding success in and out of the classroom.

(20:58) Reaching a nationwide audience with this podcast.

(22:06) Outro

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A new podcast is coming. One that is by teacher, for teachers - and anyone interested in learning what about what goes on in today's classrooms.

Hosted by Coach O and co-hosted/executive produced by Mr. Aragon, the show features classroom stories, teacher experiences, educational trends, current issues, media literacy, and conversations with interesting guests from around the country.

Whether you're a veteran teacher, new educator, student, parent, or simply curious about education, pull up a chair and join us in The Teacher’s Lounge.

Contact the show at contact.tlpshow@gmail.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

A new podcast is coming. One that is by teacher, for teachers - and anyone interested in learning what about what goes on in today's classrooms.

Hosted by Coach O and co-hosted/executive produced by Mr. Aragon, the show features classroom stories, teacher experiences, educational trends, current issues, media literacy, and conversations with interesting guests from around the country.

Whether you're a veteran teacher, new educator, student, parent, or simply curious about education, pull up a chair and join us in The Teacher’s Lounge.