Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world? You’re not alone. In this candid episode, Brent and Ixchell open up about the struggles of coping with uncertainty, stress, and anxiety—both for themselves and their students. They share practical strategies for staying grounded, maintaining mental well-being, and finding small moments of joy in difficult times.

🎙️ In This Episode, You'll Hear About:

• Practical coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety
• How disconnecting from social media can improve your mental health
• The importance of real-life connections and small acts of creation
• Why humor and positivity can be powerful tools for resilience

Tune in for an honest conversation and helpful takeaways to help you (and your students) navigate these challenging moments.

Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/115

What’s the buzz about BlueSky? Should you join the migration from Twitter?

In this episode, Brent and Ixchell explore BlueSky, the emerging social media platform educators are flocking to. Reflecting on Twitter’s past and this promising alternative, they dive into BlueSky’s potential for professional networks and classroom impact. Whether you’re curious about its decentralized structure or how it stacks up for educators, this episode will guide you through the ins and outs of this new digital space.

Tune in to learn:

• Why educators are moving from Twitter to BlueSky.
• BlueSky’s unique features, including moderation and data portability.
• How to build your Professional Learning Network (PLN) on this new platform.
• Tips on finding and joining BlueSky educator communities.

Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/114

Conferences are a good place to get a pulse check on what people are thinking about in the field, and with CATESOL 2024 right up the road, Brent chased down educators in the TESOL field to get their impressions of the conference and what they're focusing on these days. Join us to hear straight from a variety of teachers about their insights and takeaways!

Show Notes: www.DIESOL.org/113