Season 3 - EP #4: The Podcast That Comes and Goes as it Pleases

In this episode of the podcast Chris and Rolland talk about the DeCodEd Podcast and how it exists. Chris talks about his new class, his podcast setup, and we talk about organizing ourselves for performance appraisal.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch our Skype video recording at https://youtu.be/d5TW7LQuKio.

Season 3 - EP# 3: Our Smoking Dads

In this episode Chris and Rolland talk about podcast trouble shooting and spend some time remember their fathers.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded Skype video at https://youtu.be/ThGxXspqii4.

Season 3 - EP #2: Return to School Elem vs HS

In this episode the guys talk about their first week of school - elementary vs high school experience, what the second week looks like, and the transition at home with the return to school.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded Skype video at https://youtu.be/30L-NYiGJKE.

Season 3 - EP #1: 26+46+18

On this first episode of season 3, the guys talked about why they don't have guests on the podcast, being open to people in a way that is enlightening, and leaving work after school.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded Skype call at https://youtu.be/6Hywm6Cp_4w.

Season 2 - EP# 41: The season finale

On this episode of the podcast (Rolland made sure to keep his hands off the controls) the guys engaged in some Dad talk, the #clearyourpersonallist hashtag, and making video messages for your kids to see when you are no longer with them.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded Skype call at https://youtu.be/Fhq--a-8jew.

Season 2 - EP #40: The Lost Episode

In this episode the guys talk about the amazing discussion they had that Rolland ruined because he didn't properly leave the conversation. It's short and sweet.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch their recorded Skype video call at https://youtu.be/-4soNnIn_Bo.

Season 2 - EP #39: The Learning Never Stops

In this episode of the podcast, Rolland shares some good and bad news, Lifelong Learning comes up again, and there is action on Twitter.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/pwbHHQjC20I.

Season 2 - EP 38: Technology and its Two Faces - DeCodEd Summer School

In this episode of the podcast the guys talk about technology saving the day and ruining the day, summer pd, and humanizing the school experience.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/pA7kyHvvciU.

Season 2 - EP #37: #profitprophets

In this episode of the podcast, the second week of summer school, the guys dive head first into #profitprophets - people on twitter who are just tweeting to get you to buy their product. Some recent tweets push back on the people selling a brand and pushing their products on Social Media.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Ovhoovgt9gc.

Season 2 - EP #36: Summer School Podcast is in Session!

In this episode of the podcast, Chris and Rolland talk about school being over. Chris is left feeling like he didn't satisfy his social connections. The guys talk about twitter again and end off talking about leadership! The summer is here!

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Rr0JxeiPpcQ.

Season 2 - EP #35: We're back!

In this episode, the guys talk about not having podcasted since May18th, TEDx KitchenerED, and baking. With three weeks off, would they be rusty? Check it out and decide for yourself!

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/tArGTj0vXXk.

Season 2 - EP #34: Podcasting and PD

In this episode of the podcast the guys chat about podcasting, professional development, and answering the door!

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/JRYwzSi0v7Q.

Season 2 - EP #33: Vulnerability

In this episode, the guys talk about car issues, vulnerability, and Rolland rants about his journey and makes connections to recent experiences.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/DlV2JJVxfBM.

Season 2 - EP #32: Crushing your Reflective Practice

In this episode Chris and Rolland talk about their reflective practice for #MADPD - "a virtual “unconference” with one goal: to make a difference for the greater education community".

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/aL49692MKhI.

Season 2 - EP #31: The mute button

In this episode, Chris kicks things off with some talk about social media use - following and unfollowing people (etiquette). Rolland talks about his experience watching and tweeting out about "The Call to Courage" Brene Brown documentary on Netflix. Things end off with some more talk about the ins and outs of Twitter.

You can listen to the episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/0QXMxqT0IOU.

Season 2 - EP #30: Sharing some joy

In this "after hours" episode Chris and Rolland share some of the joy they experienced during the week. The guys talk about connecting with good people and the work they have been doing lately.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/nwGhSUNpY50.

Season 2 - EP #29: Politics and the Queens Park Protest

In this episode the guys podcast on a Friday night! They talk about the Queens Park protest and the student protests. It's a political one this week folks!

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/425K_177inU.

 

Season 2 - EP #28: No title

In this episode of the podcast, the guys talk about Rolland's "dad" side of DeCodEd, Chris' work week, PD for one and all, and the Debbie Donsky tweet (https://bit.ly/2I1h3QM).

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/aVZFXnpRvtc.

Season 2 - EP #27: Creativity/Collaboration and PLNs

In this episode Chris and Rolland talk about creativity, collaboration, and professional learning networks.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/kR2NBqHNE6g.

Season 2 - EP #26: The Value of an Education

In this episode the guys talk about traveling with family, teaching placements, Ministry of Education announcements, and University/College education.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Cc6ZE1hva_M.

Season 2 - EP #25: Be You, More Often

In this episode of the podcast Chris and Rolland talk about the Hulk in your philosophy, the decoded labs/workbench, failure, and rules of engagement.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Aw9ssBlqPEY.

Season 2 - EP #24: Travelling a Bumpy Road

In this episode the guys talk about this particular time in the school year, March break, what Saturdays look like after the recording the podcast, Next Gen Men, and Girls Inc.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Ow9yF07fVr4.

Season 2 - EP #23: DeCodEd, more than just a Podcast

In this episode the guys talk about digital pathways, professional learning and where it can happen, the silence of EDU leaders in Ontario, podcast guests, beirdos, and DeCodEd as more than just a podcast.

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/0h-r1-zutRY.

Season 2 - EP #22: EDU Certifications

In this episode the guys talk about #Hulksmashedu, the Mos Eisley cantina, edu certifications, snow days, and cuts to education.

You can listen to the episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/8mFioOOFiGw.

Season 2 - EP #21: Do you have a crash kit?

In this episode the guys talk about "Dad" stuff and how the role of parent and teacher collide sometimes, #Hulksmashedu, school closures due to inclement weather, and crash kits.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/VhL93nF-hAg.

Season 2 - EP #20: Empathy Engines

Chris and Rolland kick things off by talking about the start of a new semester and then move into Math, Smart Glasses, the MAGA hat teens, and downtime.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/GaA_b6CIQDw.

Season 2 - EP #19: Empathy, Unlearning

In this episode the guys talk about the language settings on Youtube, supporting students, actionable items, unlearning, Dweck, and Voiced.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/rBb4WJ-mprQ.

Season 2 - EP #18: Learning and Leading

In this episode, Chris and Rolland talk about mentorship, MAD PD, and #hulksmashedu.

You can listen to the episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/DCIRPlzBRDM.

Season 2 - EP #17: Thought Leaders

Chris and Rolland spend a lot of their time talking about "Thought Leaders" today. The staff room comes up again and the joke for this episode involves Kombucha. Enjoy!

You can listen to this episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/H5b84d37UEg.

Season 2 - EP #16: Police checks....to Mentorship from afar

In this episode the guys talk about Police checks, Tuberculosis, Crushing it on Social Media, and the people that influenced them on their Podcasting journey.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/cBiC6tt0IEI.

Season 2 - EP #15: Social Media Bonanza

Rolland and Chris talk about what "blew them away" before Social Media was around and reflective practices.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/vS2ygri31lA.

Season 2 - EP #14: Social Experiment

In this episode the guys talk about a social experiment that Chris put himself through, Merry Christmas vs Happy Holidays, student behaviour the week before Christmas break, and the divide between social media and real life.

You can listen to this episode of the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/13Mu8LefsbQ.

Season 2 - EP #13: Technology and Innovation

Chris and Rolland talk about those Waterloo smart glasses again! They also talk about whether technology can be used to make the human experience a better one and where innovation comes from and how it happens.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://bit.ly/2Lkes3b.

Season 2 - EP #12: Habits at School (debrief)

In this episode, Chris talks about his "do not disturb" text when he is driving and the guys reflect on their experience with their habits at work experiment.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/udTQBOKAMAA.

Season 2 - EP#11: Habits at School

Rolland and Chris talk about habits and how they play out at work. 

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/TYrpvuFjJSw.

Season 2 - EP#10: Privilege, Compassion, Relationships

Chris and Rolland talk about their listeners, collaborative reflection, the concept of privilege, and relationship building (getting to know people).

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/c1DMHpMhtbM.

Season 2 - EP #9: We Remember

On this Remembrance Day episode, Chris and Rolland talk about progress reports, supervision, and tweeting (why you tweet?).

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/S_hM01C7KF0.

Season 2 - EP #8: Can digital and F2F communication come together?

In this episode Chris and Rolland talk about urgency vs non urgency, communication (digital and F2F), and taking risks.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/DdgCDQ2YWGM.

Season 2 - EP#7: Retreat

The guys had a bit too much fun on the on ramp today - it was like two old guys chatting at 2am after the pub closed. Chris talks about not being a dog owner anymore, Rolland goes on retreat, Chris shares his story about being sent home from a retreat, and Rolland ends up sharing some stories from his High School experience. Apologies again for Rolland's poor audio. He is working on figuring out why it sounds so bad.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Z480tT1vm2s.

Season 2 - EP#6: The Third Space

The podcast starts off with some talk that stemmed from the on ramp. Rolland talks about a 'calming rage' which leads Chris to some talk about 'the third space'. Rolland's audio is horrible this week - sorry.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/-vxleW7mqp8.

Season 2 - EP#5: The 25th Hour

In this episode Chris and Rolland talk about salutations, the divide between the real life world and the digital one, effective communication, and the 25th hour. 

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/-RqTt3-6Kt4.

Season 2 - EP#4: Theory into Practice

On this episode of the podcast Chris and Rolland talk about relationships, work anxiety, theory into practice, and weekday thinking vs weekend thinking.

You can listen to the episode here.

You can watch the GHO at https://youtu.be/2GfqbTPo7qY.

Season 2 - EP #3: EMPATHY

On this episode of the podcast Chris and Rolland talk about growth mindset and the pain it can bring, the learning pit, giving up vs not giving up, smart glasses, and EMPATHY.

You can listen to the episode here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/Ef_YsguUDyA.

Season 2 - EP #2: DeCodEd Podcast

Things are well underway at school. Chris and Rolland reflect on their first week of school and end up talking about building relationships.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/0_w0JfS0VAE.

Season 2 - EP #1 - Starting Fresh

The guys kick things off by talking about the new season of the podcast and the name of the episode. The move on to the creative process and then mastery vs fluency.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/rJ1UdFINuPs.

EP #47 - DeCodEd Summer School

In this episode Chris and Rolland talk about mentoring, creativity, moving into a new classroom and all the stuff some teachers have, banning smart phones in classrooms, creating videos and placing them in the DeCodEd Podcast Youtube site, and what Rolland and Chris use to make their videos.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/fLpHMw7qb3A .

EP #46 - DoCoded Summer School

This episode starts off with Chris talking about the "back to school" dream! The guys end up talking about moving into their new schools, what happens the first week of school, and icebreakers.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/DtIdHHamWd0.

EP #45 - DeCodEd Summer School

The gloves finally come off as Chris and Rolland talk about the Sex Ed curriculum in Ontario and the controversy surrounding it. They hit a couple of other topics as well.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/DSLZwUCmmGY.

EP #44 - Decoded Summer School

The guys get a bit deep on the podcast today. After not chatting for over a week they push out almost two episodes worth of stuff. It's clear that they are steeped in summer vacation. Listen in and see if you can make sense of the different directions they take.

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/nrsbZT7XBYU.

EP #43 - DeCodEd Summer School

Rolland and Chris continue to chat about what comes to mind as they enjoy their summer break. This episode goes a little long!

You can listen to the podcast here.

You can watch the recorded GHO at https://youtu.be/FmqX4a4mP-8.