Episodes
Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson are the Grumpy Old Teachers. Join us as we give you a couple of websites, a couple of good things, and a couple of rants from the world of teaching. Some educational podcast talk about education, the Grumpy Old Teachers are actually out there teaching.
Published 01/08/21
Published 01/08/21
The first episode left people unsatisfied. The word was out that there needed to be a co-host. Scott Bedley answered the call. In this episode, we give you an app, a website for math, Hour of Code ideas, and a tribute to Betsy DeVos.
Published 12/07/20
Is this new? Is it old? Do we need this? Who knows? It's iPadsammy back to share an app, a good thing, a rant, and thoughts on pop culture. Give it a like if you want more or we will use the cricket sound effects and send this podcast into retirement. For now, it's BACK!
Published 12/03/20
Trashbots are on Indiegogo right now! A fun inexpensive way to bring STEAM robotics into your classroom. In this episode, Jon talks with Sidharth Srinivasan one of the founders of Trashbots. He is only 16 years old and just finished his sophomore year of high school. Listen to his story about how Sidharth and his brother got the inspiration to start Trashbots.
Published 06/10/18
Trashbots are on Indiegogo right now! A fun inexpensive way to bring STEAM robotics into your classroom. In this episode, Jon talks with Sidharth Srinivasan one of the founders of Trashbots. He is only 16 years old and just finished his sophomore year of high school. Listen to his story about how Sidharth and his brother got the inspiration to start Trashbots.
Published 06/10/18
We welcome special guest Vicky Sedgwick on the show to talk BBC Micro:bits. Join Jon Samuelson and Brian Briggs for an extended episode on this great physical computing device. There is also an Adobe Spark page of resources for the show. Check out @jonsamuelson on Twitter for the details.
Published 02/26/18
We welcome special guest Vicky Sedgwick on the show to talk BBC Micro:bits. Join Jon Samuelson and Brian Briggs for an extended episode on this great physical computing device. There is also an Adobe Spark page of resources for the show. Check out @jonsamuelson on Twitter for the details.
Published 02/26/18
Our special guest is Tara Linney talking about her new book, Achieving Gender Equity in Coding. Jon Samuelson talks with Tara about how we can start to make a difference and strategies to teach computer science.
Published 02/13/18
Our special guest is Tara Linney talking about her new book, Achieving Gender Equity in Coding. Jon Samuelson talks with Tara about how we can start to make a difference and strategies to teach computer science.
Published 02/13/18
Jon Samuelson and Scott Bedley are back! Talking about Twitter battles and Global School Play Day in February.
Published 02/05/18
Jon Samuelson and Scott Bedley are back! Talking about Twitter battles and Global School Play Day in February.
Published 02/05/18
For the third consecutive year, Jon and Scott bring in the New Year talking about education. Sound effects are making a comeback in 2018 and there is also a Spotify playlist of new songs and old to keep you hip on pop culture.
Published 01/22/18
For the third consecutive year, Jon and Scott bring in the New Year talking about education. Sound effects are making a comeback in 2018 and there is also a Spotify playlist of new songs and old to keep you hip on pop culture.
Published 01/22/18
Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson talk a little Hour of Code and Global School Play Day. Check out the new Grumpy Dozen playlist on Spotify!
Published 12/20/17
Scott Bedley and Jon Samuelson talk a little Hour of Code and Global School Play Day. Check out the new Grumpy Dozen playlist on Spotify!
Published 12/20/17
Brian Briggs, Jon Samuelson, and special guest, Susan Stewart talk about all things Hour of Code. It's easy to try, so be like Nike and just do it! We will give you the resources with links of places to start on the Twitters. Check out @bribriggs, @jonsamuelson, and @techcoachsusan for the list.
Published 11/29/17
Brian Briggs, Jon Samuelson, and special guest, Susan Stewart talk about all things Hour of Code. It's easy to try, so be like Nike and just do it! We will give you the resources with links of places to start on the Twitters. Check out @bribriggs, @jonsamuelson, and @techcoachsusan for the list.
Published 11/29/17
Brian Briggs and Jon Samuelson discuss Ozobots and how they are using them with students. There is also a good story on how Ozobots were low frustration for a special education classroom. There is always some cool finds on Crowdsource Corner...so give us a try!
Published 11/23/17
Brian Briggs and Jon Samuelson discuss Ozobots and how they are using them with students. There is also a good story on how Ozobots were low frustration for a special education classroom. There is always some cool finds on Crowdsource Corner...so give us a try!
Published 11/23/17
Jon Samuelson and Brian Briggs talk about what they are looking forward to in STEAM this upcoming school year, and give you some ideas for your classroom. We buy the toys and give you our opinion so you can make informed decisions. The Steam Team is back!
Published 11/07/17
Jon Samuelson and Brian Briggs talk about what they are looking forward to in STEAM this upcoming school year, and give you some ideas for your classroom. We buy the toys and give you our opinion so you can make informed decisions. The Steam Team is back!
Published 11/07/17
Scott and Jon are back and grumping about common sense, Scott's TEDx Talk, and digitizing your teaching...but not in a good way.
Published 10/25/17
Scott and Jon are back and grumping about common sense, Scott's TEDx Talk, and digitizing your teaching...but not in a good way.
Published 10/25/17