https://simplecast.com Talks Too Much in Class A podcast hosted by two teachers--Rob Harsch and Traci Chun. Between the two of them they have 40+ years of experience in the classroom. Growing up, they both received the dreaded, "talks too much in class" mark on their report cards quite often. So they are putting that label to good use and talking about all things connected to teaching and learning. November 2021-present en Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:20:59 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:21:09 +0000 https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com Talks Too Much in Class https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c0e5c2e9-61aa-47bc-bdef-b87f88889d61/fae08efa-d22e-4c53-b70e-44e71538c214/3000x3000/talks-too-much-in-class.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com episodic A podcast hosted by two teachers--Rob Harsch and Traci Chun. Between the two of them they have 40+ years of experience in the classroom. Growing up, they both received the dreaded, "talks too much in class" mark on their report cards quite often. So they are putting that label to good use and talking about all things connected to teaching and learning. Rob Harsch, Traci Chun false https://feeds.simplecast.com/22LJuqOf education, learning, teaching Rob HArsch rob.harsch@vansd.org faf1cb83-7c36-478c-af06-49dd0f39037a Laptop vs. Paper/Pencil Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:20:59 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Rob HArsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/laptop-vs-paper-pencil-90Gy_NlC Laptop vs. Paper/Pencil Rob HArsch 00:36:03 In this episode of TTMIC, Rob and Traci chat about the digital vs. analog world in the classroom. There is lots of great research out there that says paper/pencil is so good for our brains and creating neural pathways. Traci says her students are loving the switch to paper. Rob is on board with it too but loves his use of technology to engage his learners. A balanced approach is what's needed. In this episode of TTMIC, Rob and Traci chat about the digital vs. analog world in the classroom. There is lots of great research out there that says paper/pencil is so good for our brains and creating neural pathways. Traci says her students are loving the switch to paper. Rob is on board with it too but loves his use of technology to engage his learners. A balanced approach is what's needed. technology, paper/pencil, learning, digital learning, teaching false full 9 c8c0b9ae-b9b3-464c-b787-460e748b56c8 Teacher Wellness Fri, 2 Jan 2026 20:25:11 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Rob HArsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/teacher-wellness-ol0BDmlU Teacher Wellness Rob HArsch 00:30:26 We're back! After a long hiatus, we are excited to get back to chatting about all things related (and not related) to teaching and learning. In this episode, Traci and Rob talk about teacher's mental and physical health and why it is so important to make sure you are taking care of you! We're back! After a long hiatus, we are excited to get back to chatting about all things related (and not related) to teaching and learning. In this episode, Traci and Rob talk about teacher's mental and physical health and why it is so important to make sure you are taking care of you! false full 8 f3661199-2d1f-41ac-9a26-befc6106f375 Giving it the Ol' College Try Thu, 30 May 2024 17:42:11 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Rob HArsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/giving-it-the-ol-college-try-4Grb5QFN Giving it the Ol' College Try Rob HArsch 00:34:14 In this episode, Traci and Rob chat with their first official guests! Cooper and Ava talk about their experiences as freshmen at college. They let us know what high school did and did not prepare them for in their higher ed. journey. In this episode, Traci and Rob chat with their first official guests! Cooper and Ava talk about their experiences as freshmen at college. They let us know what high school did and did not prepare them for in their higher ed. journey. false full 7 95ffa617-b88a-46e1-a207-73246e4e3046 Got Ai? AI tools to try:

Magic School-MagicSchool AI is an AI assistant for teachers, offering over 50 tools to save time on lesson planning, assessments, and communication.

Gemini-Unleash Gemini's magic! Craft lessons, personalize feedback, and boost creativity – all with your AI teaching assistant.

Brisk Learning-saves teachers time by creating lessons, grading, and giving feedback with tools like Google Docs and more!

Playlab-Empower students to interact AI tools! Playlab.ai lets educators create custom learning experiences with AI.

 

 

 

 

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]]> Thu, 9 May 2024 16:54:16 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Rob HArsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/got-ai-loEmhWoj AI tools to try:

Magic School-MagicSchool AI is an AI assistant for teachers, offering over 50 tools to save time on lesson planning, assessments, and communication.

Gemini-Unleash Gemini's magic! Craft lessons, personalize feedback, and boost creativity – all with your AI teaching assistant.

Brisk Learning-saves teachers time by creating lessons, grading, and giving feedback with tools like Google Docs and more!

Playlab-Empower students to interact AI tools! Playlab.ai lets educators create custom learning experiences with AI.

 

 

 

 

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]]> Got Ai? Rob HArsch 00:45:54 With the advent of AI now in classrooms, teachers have an option (or should we say obligation) to try it out. We're big fans and can already see how it can make a huge impact on teachers and students. We discuss ways to use it appropriately and how kids should interact with chatbots. We also provide some tools we love and currently use in our classrooms. With the advent of AI now in classrooms, teachers have an option (or should we say obligation) to try it out. We're big fans and can already see how it can make a huge impact on teachers and students. We discuss ways to use it appropriately and how kids should interact with chatbots. We also provide some tools we love and currently use in our classrooms. false full 6 734c9a17-6f8f-4998-994f-303a34df8e24 We're back! Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Traci Chun, Rob Harsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/were-back-0j1s5497 We're back! Traci Chun, Rob Harsch 00:31:19 We're back and we're ready to talk! We've been AWOL for a bit but for good reason. We are exciited to be back and chatting about anything related to education...and anything else really. We're back and we're ready to talk! We've been AWOL for a bit but for good reason. We are exciited to be back and chatting about anything related to education...and anything else really. false full 5 f4ee6001-1502-4089-806c-877bfaddf195 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Lessons that is) Wed, 11 May 2022 18:18:24 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Rob Harsch, Traci Chun) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-lessons-that-is-rjMcLY03 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Lessons that is) Rob Harsch, Traci Chun 00:29:50 Have you every bombed on "stage"? Rob and Traci have. But they've also rocked lessons that made them say, "Wow, I rocked that lesson"! In this episode, they share lessons that bombed and some that rocked. They also reminisce about lessons they enjoyed when they were in school. Have you every bombed on "stage"? Rob and Traci have. But they've also rocked lessons that made them say, "Wow, I rocked that lesson"! In this episode, they share lessons that bombed and some that rocked. They also reminisce about lessons they enjoyed when they were in school. learning, lesson plans, education false full 4 946c37ff-9ab8-4d52-9290-a6dfd6ae9627 Everyone's an Expert! Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:41:37 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Traci Chun, Rob Harsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/everyones-an-expert-981veeQF Everyone's an Expert! Traci Chun, Rob Harsch 00:28:54 Rob and Traci talk too much about how everyone who is outside of education...is an expert. They talk about the soft skills needed in the "real world" and how those skills can and should be taught in our schools. Rob and Traci talk too much about how everyone who is outside of education...is an expert. They talk about the soft skills needed in the "real world" and how those skills can and should be taught in our schools. libraries, education false full 3 5338c0c6-4c7e-4301-bf82-7eb7a480cf36 The Potpourri Episode Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:41:51 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Traci Chun, Rob Harsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/the-potpourri-episode-dHUo40aX The Potpourri Episode Traci Chun, Rob Harsch 00:40:24 New Year resolutions, TPT Traci goes on an epic rant) and what makes teachers wanna quit. All this and more in this episode. Thanks for listening. New Year resolutions, TPT Traci goes on an epic rant) and what makes teachers wanna quit. All this and more in this episode. Thanks for listening. false full 2 8b6370fb-0601-4eb4-9d81-37233c77273b (Still) Teaching in a Pandemic Wed, 8 Dec 2021 19:00:00 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Rob Harsch, Traci Chun) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/teaching-still-in-a-pandemic-5Dw0X7QP (Still) Teaching in a Pandemic Rob Harsch, Traci Chun 00:40:28 Rob & Traci talk too much about what is different in education because of the pandemic, what kids need, and what teachers need. Why is teaching so hard right now? What are some ideas of how to keep going when times are really hard in education? Join us for an honest conversation about teaching (still) in a pandemic. Rob & Traci talk too much about what is different in education because of the pandemic, what kids need, and what teachers need. Why is teaching so hard right now? What are some ideas of how to keep going when times are really hard in education? Join us for an honest conversation about teaching (still) in a pandemic. pandemic, teaching, social emotional learning, education false full 1 747b4a13-deb1-4077-a4f3-af3a5c22b29b Welcome to the Show Mon, 6 Dec 2021 04:05:18 +0000 rob.harsch@vansd.org (Traci Chun, Rob Harsch) https://talks-too-much-in-class.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-the-show-vfK8mTeq Welcome to the Show Traci Chun, Rob Harsch 00:06:07 Welcome to the show! Rob and Traci are two educators from the Pacific northwest who love what they do. They talk too much about topics related to teaching and learning. Join them as they banter back and forth and try to solve all the problems in education. Well, not all of them. Welcome to the show! Rob and Traci are two educators from the Pacific northwest who love what they do. They talk too much about topics related to teaching and learning. Join them as they banter back and forth and try to solve all the problems in education. Well, not all of them. pandemic, teaching false trailer