In this episode Mike and Glen discuss the implications of teachers being declared essential workers, why learning management systems should be designed more like videogames and our guest this week is educator and author Josh Stock.

Guest: Josh Stock

Josh Stock is a sixth grade language arts teacher in Olathe, Kansas. He’s an active speaker and the author of the ISTE published book “Awesomesauce: Create Videos to Inspire Students, Engage Parents and Save You Time”.

• Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/teachlikeaninja
• Josh's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsT7jtqxoF4umc1d3gSTqVw
• Josh's Website: https://mrstockrocks.com/

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• White House declares teachers “Essential Workers” to get us all back in the physical classroom - https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/politics/white-house-teachers-essential-workers/index.html

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