Practical Teaching Tips with Richard James Rogers

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Practical teaching tips and advice for teachers. Richard is a high school science teacher and the author of an award-winning book - The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know.

  1. AUG 17

    #140: ChatGPT5 and Beyond: My Top 3 GenAI Apps for Teachers in 2025

    We’ve all been swept up by the hype that has come in the wake of the creation of generative AI (aka GenAI) systems. Back in 2023, when ChatGPT was launched, its capability was limited to text generation, spell checking and rudimentary admin work. Now, however, the form factors of GenAI come in so many shapes and sizes. People are using AI to create slide presentations, images and videos, to record meeting notes, to generate complex documents such as spreadsheets and academic papers and even to act as virtual therapists. In today's episode, I outline my favourite three GenAI apps for teachers in 2025. This podcast episode is accompanied by a blog post at https://richardjamesrogers.com/2025/08/09/chatgpt-5-and-beyond-my-top-3-ai-tools-for-teachers-in-2025-and-beyond/Check out my books for teachers at https://richardjamesrogers.com/books-for-teachers/Interested in some teacher training? I offer workshops! Check out my courses at https://richardjamesrogers.com/professional-development/#GPT5 #GenAI #EdTech

    22 min

  2. JUL 15

    #139: The Truth About Doing Group Projects With High School Students

    As teachers, we're often drawn to the idea of incorporating group work and group projects into our lessons. After all, when done well, collaborative tasks can boost learning, enhance retention, and strengthen peer relationships. But here's the catch: group work only works when it's structured properly. In today's podcast episode, I reveal the cold, hard truth about what many teachers are getting wrong with group assignments, and how to fix it. Check out my blog for teachers at https://richardjamesrogers.com/Check out my award-winning book, The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know, at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VCQPF2LEmail me for topic requests at info@richardjamesrogers.com

    20 min

  3. JUL 5

    #138: Does the Gender Gap in Education Really Exist?

    As a teacher who’s worked with students across a range of schools and contexts, I often hear colleagues say, “The gender gap? Isn’t that old news?” At first glance, that might seem fair. After all, in many parts of the world, girls are now outperforming boys academically. But when you take a closer look, a much more complex picture emerges. Check out all four of my books for teachers at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-James-Rogers/author/B017OVU06QThis podcast episode is accompanied by a blog post at https://richardjamesrogers.com/2025/06/29/does-the-gender-gap-in-education-really-exist/Check out my blog for teachers at https://richardjamesrogers.com/ #gendergap #teaching #edchat #richardjamesrogers

    31 min

  4. JUN 23

    #137: How to Discuss War and Conflict with High School Students

    In this episode, I share practical strategies for discussing war and conflict with high school students, especially in light of current global events such as the escalating situation involving Iran. Drawing on my experience as a teacher and author, I explore how to answer sensitive questions, maintain professional distance, and create a safe space for respectful dialogue. Whether you teach history, science, or any other subject, this episode offers clear guidance on how to support your students through difficult conversations. Read the full blog post at https://richardjamesrogers.com/2025/06/21/teaching-in-troubled-times-how-to-discuss-war-and-conflict-with-high-school-students/My podcast page: https://richardjamesrogers.com/podcast/Check out my award-winning book, The Quick Guide to Classroom Management, here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VCQPF2L

    29 min

  5. JUN 9

    #136: Equity vs Equality in Education: What I’ve Learned from the Front Lines

    Like many early-career educators, I believed that equality, which means giving all students the same tasks, the same resources, and the same deadlines, was the fairest way to teach. However, time and experience taught me that equity, not equality, is what truly transforms learning. It involves giving each student what they need to succeed. Sometimes that means providing different forms of support to different learners. This episode is accompanied by a blog post at https://richardjamesrogers.com/2025/06/01/equity-vs-equality-in-education-what-ive-learned-from-the-front-lines/Book me to train your team at: https://richardjamesrogers.com/professional-development/Check out my books for teachers at https://richardjamesrogers.com/books-for-teachers/

    20 min

  6. MAY 25

    #135: Using Generative AI as a Teaching Assistant

    I’ll admit it: I was skeptical at first. When I first heard about teachers using AI like ChatGPT to help in the classroom, I imagined some robotic voice taking over my lessons while I stood awkwardly in the corner. But after giving it a try for a while, I can honestly say this: Generative AI has become one of my most useful classroom assistants, and I don’t even need to buy it coffee. This episode is accompanied by a blog post: https://richardjamesrogers.com/2025/05/25/using-generative-ai-as-a-teaching-assistant/Check out my blog for teachers at https://richardjamesrogers.com/Interested in some teacher training? Book me to train your team at https://richardjamesrogers.com/professional-development/Check out my award-winning book, The Quick Guide to Classroom Management, at https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Guide-Classroom-Management-Pedagogical-ebook/dp/B016ZG1IX0

    21 min

  7. APR 27

    #134: 10 Tips to Help High School Students Achieve High Performance

    Success in high school is not just about hard work: it’s about working smart, using proven strategies that boost learning, memory, and motivation. In today's episode I describe 10 powerful tips, distilled from years of classroom experience and research-backed methods, to help students achieve their full potential. This episode is accompanied by a blog post at https://richardjamesrogers.com/2025/04/27/10-tips-to-help-high-school-students-achieve-high-performance/Check out my books on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-James-Rogers/author/B017OVU06QCheck out my blog for teachers at https://richardjamesrogers.com/Check out my merchandise store at https://richardjamesrogers.com/

    23 min

  8. APR 19

    #133: AI Dolls and Adolescence: My Take on Things

    In today's podcast I dive deep into two recent viral trends: AI dolls (a.k.a. the 'Barbie Box' trend) and the Netflix mini-series, Adolescence. I describe what teachers can take from these issues, and how teachers can use AI to their advantage in 2025 and beyond. Blog post: AI Dolls and Digital Desks: High School Teaching in 2025Blog post: Adolescence: What Netflix’s Latest Drama Teaches Educators About the Manosphere, Misogyny and the Modern TeenMy books for teachers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-James-Rogers/author/B017OVU06Q

    27 min
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Practical teaching tips and advice for teachers. Richard is a high school science teacher and the author of an award-winning book - The Quick Guide to Classroom Management: 45 Secrets That All High School Teachers Need to Know.

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