Chris and Tyler recently attended the Texas Computer Educators Association (TCEA) conference in Dallas, Texas. This event opened the door for some great conversation and ideas to challenge your thinking about current technology trends as well as share the unique experiences we had. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Why is being genuine so difficult for so many? People often hide behind the masks they have created, but this does not build trust. Relationships and culture in the workplace, among friends, and even in families are struggling because many people lack the ability to be open and honest. Chris and Tyler help identify this problem and help guide through the first steps toward living in the freedom of being genuine. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teac...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 9
There is a fine line between helping to advance potential and helping to enable dependency. The Teach Bigger team explores the notion of allowing people to fail, but to what extent? Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.educator Twitter: @cp_the_educator Instagram: chrispratt_the_educator Follow Tyler Lemmond on Tw...
Mar 07, 2022•59 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Chris and Tyler have a conversation about the enormous changes that are overwhelming our society and how this parallels the industrial revolution. We are facing a new revolution, and this is the cause of the change. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.educator Twitter: @cp_the_educator Instagram: chrispratt_the_e...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 7
In a world of NFT’s, virtual concerts, and gaming there is an entire digital universe that is yet to be discovered. In this episode, Chris and Tyler take Mosley into the uncharted territory of the Metaverse and uncover the world that already exists and most people just don’t know about it. This is going to change the way you view everything. To explore the virtual world we were looking at check out this link: https://www.cryptovoxels.com/ Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@te...
Feb 21, 2022•57 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Chris and Tyler analyze some key points from an article predicting what the workplace will look like in 2030. This is leading us into something really big. To check out the article you can visit: https://www.simplilearn.com/future-of-work-article Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.educator Twitter: @cp_the_educa...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 5
There is an explosion of opinion as the headlines state that New Mexico asks the National Guard to work as substitute teachers. Chris and Tyler explore the headline and uncover the impending crisis of teacher resignations that loom as we rapidly approach the end of the school year.This rant is going to stir up all kinds of emotions. To check out the article referenced visit: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/02/1077056059/new-mexico-national-guard-substitute-teachers?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_te...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 4
What is freedom? Why do so many people struggle with the concept of freedom, make bad choices, and spiral into defeat? Whether it is in education, starting a business, parenting, or even with health, Chris and Tyler discuss what is necessary to succeed and truly be free. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.educat...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Our society is so rapidly changing that it is difficult to keep up. Sometimes change is involuntary and a result of your circumstances, while other times change is a result of our choices. The Teach Bigger team discusses the factors that influence change and how to navigate change with success. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook...
Jan 24, 2022•53 min•Season 6Ep. 2
The Teach Bigger team welcomes back Kris Mosley to kick off a new season. The guys discuss the gaps that are rapidly emerging in every facet of society and what we can do to fill them. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.educator Twitter: @cp_the_educator Instagram: chrispratt_the_educator Follow Tyler Lemmond on...
Jan 17, 2022•55 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this powerful season finale, Chris and Tyler discuss what it means to teach bigger, discuss the 80/20 principle, and challenge you to do something different. In the last half of the episode, Chris shares a personal story about the current challenges he is facing To support Chris please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/hzkk59-help-chris-beat-cancer Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: ...
Dec 13, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 12
The truth is that people are dealing with trauma. Students, teachers, and administrators have seen extremely difficult times over the past three years, and their reactions are as individual as the people themselves. In this episode, Chris and Tyler welcome back Aaron Tomhave to pinpoint how, as teachers and administrators, we can overcome trauma in the classroom and lead students and staff to success. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Fa...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 11
As teachers, we have become professional planners. From lesson plans to family vacations, planning is ingrained into every fiber of our being. This presents the new problem of getting stuck in a planning loop, a place where we never really see effective results. In this episode, Tyler and Chris analyze some key components that will help your planning move out of the thinking stage into actions that get results. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach...
Nov 29, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 10
The truth is that people are dealing with trauma. Students, teachers, and administrators have seen extremely difficult times over the past three years, and their reactions are as individual as the people themselves.In this episode, Chris and Tyler welcome back Aaron Tomhave for a deep discussion on the ways that teachers and students are dealing with trauma and the different factors that are contributing to their ability to deal with it. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@tea...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 9
There is an issue that is rarely spoken of in education. It’s hard to find a conference that focuses on it, and college courses rarely give it time or attention. That elephant is the topic of classroom management. Although many people will admit this is important, few people take the time to diligently teacher educators how to create a learning environment that engages students while instilling within them a sense of excellence so that they can be successful at everything they do. In the final p...
Nov 08, 2021•53 min•Season 5Ep. 8
There is an issue that is rarely spoken of in education. It’s hard to find a conference that focuses on it, and college courses rarely give it time or attention. That elephant is the topic of classroom management. Although many people will admit this is important, few people take the time to diligently teacher educators how to create a learning environment that engages students while instilling within them a sense of excellence so that they can be successful at everything they do. In part 3 of t...
Nov 01, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This episode takes a break from the beast of classroom management and identifies a totally different beast… the cell phone. Chris and Tyler discuss how cell phones are impacting not just students and the learning environment, but also the impact they are having on teachers. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.edu...
Oct 25, 2021•47 min•Season 5Ep. 6
There is an issue that is rarely spoken of in education. It’s hard to find a conference that focuses on it, and college courses rarely give it time or attention. That elephant is the topic of classroom management. Although many people will admit this is important, few people take the time to diligently teach educators how to create a learning environment that engages students while instilling within them a sense of excellence so that they can be successful at everything they do. In part 2 of the...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 5
As teachers, we often pour ourselves into our work. This can leave us drained and searching to find our why. In this episode, we hear the story of Aimee Roebuck, and how teaching abroad changed her perspective and gave her a fresh vision for her life’s calling. Her story will inspire, encourage, and challenge you to search for your why. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 4
There is an issue that is rarely spoken of in education. It’s hard to find a conference that focuses on it, and college courses rarely give it time or attention. This elephant is the topic of classroom management. Although many people will admit this is important, few people take the time to diligently teacher educators how to create a learning environment that engages students while instilling within them a sense of excellence so that they can be successful at everything they do. This episode s...
Sep 27, 2021•49 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Researchers have discovered that a child’s environment and emotions have a monumental impact on their development up to the age of twenty. In today’s episode, Chris and Tyler analyze an interview given by Dr. Karyn Purvis. Dr. Purvis was the Rees-Jones Director and co-founder of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University. This conversation will give you a fresh look at what we are called to do as educators and challenge you as you return to your classroom. Inte...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 5 of The Teach Bigger Podcast. We have been through so much as educators in the past year, but if you are listening to this podcast, it means you are ready to do big things and we are here to help you.In this episode Chris and Tyler share the perspective that we are saving education. Be encouraged as they share three strong reminders to educators to realize each day they walk on their campus. This episode will prepare you to do big things in the year ahead. Learn more about us ...
Sep 13, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The Teach Bigger Podcast will launch Season 5 on Monday, September 13, 2021. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris Pratt on Facebook: @chrispratt.the.educator Twitter: @cp_the_educator Instagram: chrispratt_the_educator Follow Tyler Lemmond on Twitter: @DiddlePete Instagram: paradiddlepete Facebook: tyler.lemmond.52 Follow Kris Mosley on Facebook: k...
Sep 09, 2021•2 min
The 2020-2021 school year will forever be a part of the history of our world. Educators around the globe have been faced with challenges that were unique to any educator before them. The Teach Bigger Team take a look back at the year and reflects on some of their most memorable moments and the amazing lessons they have learned. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbig...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 16
The last few weeks of school can be grueling for teachers. This is when it matters most that we keep our expectations high. The Teach Bigger Team discusses the dangers of letting things slide in the classroom, the root causes of lowered expectations, and practical ways to rally the troops to the end of the year. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger Facebook: teachbigger Twitter: @teachbigger Instagram: teachbigger #iteachbigger Follow Chris...
May 17, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 15
There is a major perk to having a career in education…the summer. For most educators, summertime is a time to recharge, rest, and reward yourself for the stresses of the school year. The Teach Bigger Team shares what they will be doing this summer, gives some advice for those who sometimes have trouble taking a break, and also gives a sneak peek into some of the projects they will be doing this summer. Learn more about us at www.teachbigger.com Email: info@teachbigger.com YouTube: Teach Bigger F...
May 10, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Teaching is a rare profession that demands that the educator acquire a skillset that goes far beyond what is learned through conventional educational programs. Teachers must be masters of pedagogy, as well as counselors, motivational speakers, leaders, visionaries, and so much more. Chris and Tyler explore the demands of the job and highlight how the skills that teachers master will help them succeed in every endeavor they pursue.This episode is a call for educators to take a leap of faith and d...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Educational opportunities look different everywhere you go. For some, it is learning in a homeschool environment where parents are the sole providers of education. For others it is a public school system who leads a student for thirteen years. For others it is private education with the finest teachers and experiences that money can buy. In this episode, the Teach Bigger team travels around the globe to uncover a compelling story of two young educators who are giving their lives and resources no...
Apr 26, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 12
A teacher’s greatest impact is on the minds of young people. If we can shape a student’s thinking about their value as an individual, we can change the trajectory of their lives. The Teach Bigger Team speaks with educator Nick Gonzales. Nick is a public-school band director and also serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Stone of Hope Youth. Stone of Hope Youth is a non-profit organization that partners with public schools in Salt Lake City Utah and the surrounding areas to provide ment...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Teaching can be an intense and stressful job. Often there are warning signs all around us, but they are not realized until it is too late.The Teach Bigger Team takes a candid look at the affect that the teaching profession can have on our physical health and how this can directly impact the learning environment and student performance. The team shares some clear strategies and tips to help you take control of your health so that you can be your best both in the classroom and in life. Learn more ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 10
