Alan and Steve bring back past guest audiologist (and violist) Alyssa Ottmar to discuss new data on ear buds. Do their new features really protect our hearing? Steve asked this question of Alyssa the last time she was a guest, and now she’s back with a more definitive and detailed answer. Alyssa Ottmar Episode: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/hearing-health-with-alyssa-ottmar/
After Alan and Steve shared and dissected author and classroom management guru Michael Linsin’s blog post “The Big Lie of Childhood Trauma,” they invited him back to the podcast to join the conversation. Linsin says, “Throw out SEL and all of its manifestations. Replace it with better subject-matter teaching, more time on task, higher expectations, … Read more
Alan and Steve discuss their reaction – and the reaction of the comments section – to the latest blog post from classroom management author and expert Michael Linsin, whose episode remains one of our most popular ever. Michael Linsin Episode: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/classroom-management-with-michael-linsin/ Michael Linsin Blog Post: https://smartclassroommanagement.com/2024/06/27/childhood-trauma-schools/
In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve introduce a new “summer selected short readings” series. They kick off with insights from James Clear, author of the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. Discover how Clear’s ideas on wealth, handling criticism, and measuring your days can help music educators focus on what truly matters. Join us … Read more
Alan and Steve talk about three things Alan’s noticed as he’s worked with student leaders this summer related to burnout, social skills, and desire to work. Spoiler: it’s good news. Also – one caution for directors.