Reality Bites: An Interview with Ian Edwards about Teaching in the Time of Coronavirus
In this year’s first ‘Quarantine Bites’ episode, podcast hosts Alex L and Sikander talk to AISB Secondary Teacher Ian Edwards about what it’s like to teach online and in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic. “When teachers don’t feel like they’re succeeding, they tend to internalize it….
Reality Bites: RuPaul’s Drag Race
Podcasters, start your engines and may the best podcast win! For this week, we are giving you a special episode about a show that some of us may be familiar with: RuPaul’s Drag Race! One of our hosts, Eilene, interviewed the wonderful Ms. Marlowe to…
‘Quarantine Bites’ Podcast Series: Part 3
Welcome back to another episode of our Quarantine Bites series! For this segment, we decided to focus on one country in particular: Vietnam. We interviewed several students from international schools across the country to find out about their experiences with distance learning and isolation. The…
‘Quarantine Bites’ Podcast Series: Part 2
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Quarantine Bites. For today’s episode, we have interviewed three students from Uganda, Germany, and Turkey on what their quarantine experiences are like and how they feel about their current situations. We hope you are enjoying…
‘Quarantine Bites’ Podcast Series: Part 1
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Welcome to our first episode made during quarantine! As we’re on week 5 of distance learning (we’re starting to lose count), the Reality Bites team wanted to give you a little something different. We’re not alone in our quarantine days, as many…
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 10
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Welcome back to our Valentine’s Day Podcast series. We have a very special story today. In this episode, we’re celebrating the love story of two of our beloved Canadian teachers: Mr. Powers and Ms. Connolly! We’re quite sad to see them…
Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast: Part 9
Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing readers and listeners! In celebration of this wonderful holiday, the Reality Bites team is bringing back the popular Reality Bites Valentine’s Podcast series! Today, we’re sharing with you the sweet story of Spanish teacher Ms. Escobar and math teacher…
Reality Bites: The Personal Project
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! With the Personal Project FINALLY wrapping up for 10th grade students, we wanted to discuss our own experiences and challenges, and offer tips for future sophomores. We hope you enjoy this episode. Comment below if you have any ideas for upcoming…
Reality Bites: “The Vampire of Bucharest” Ion Rîmaru
Welcome back to a new school year and a new episode of Reality Bites! In the spirit of Halloween, the Reality Bites team is giving you something that’s a little darker than previous episodes. This week, Eilene, Wiebe, and Ege introduce the infamous “Vampire of…
Reality Bites Mental Health Series, Part 2: An Interview with AISB Parents
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Our final episode for this year is up! As many of you will transition next year to MYP and DP, we have recorded this episode in order to provide insight into the family support that exists around you. In this episode,…
Reality Bites Mental Health Series, Part 1: Interview with AISB Counselors
Hey, Reality Bites listeners! Today we are back with the first of three podcasts on a serious topic: mental health. A few weeks ago, we conducted an anonymous survey on the subject, and took your questions to the AISB Counselors: Michaela Young, Lindsay Kehl and…