This week, Nichole and Jay team up with Brenda, FunClass super-user and mentor, for an honest and real-world review of FunClass—a platform aiming to change how online learning looks and feels. 🎮📚
✨ In This Episode: 📌 What FunClass does right: Interactive tools, quizzes, gamification features
📌 The biggest challenges teachers face when getting started
📌 Honest breakdowns: Screen sharing, co-browsing, and tech hurdles
📌 Upcoming improvements: Payment gateways, live teacher support, and new teen version
📌 Tips for teachers: How to thrive with FunClass even if you're just starting out
📌Check out Brenda's Facebook communities:
💬 Are you teaching on FunClass (or thinking about it)? Drop your experience or questions below—we’d love to hear from you!
🎙️ Subscribe now to catch more platform reviews, teaching hacks, and community chats every Tuesday at 10 PM (GMT+8).
#FunClassReview #OnlineTeachingTools #TheLearningLabPodcast
We’re kicking off Season 3 with the episode you’ve been waiting for... and this time, we got it right. 💥
Join Nichole and Jay as they finally go head-to-head with KoalaGo vs FunClass—side-by-side classroom displays, live walkthroughs, and brutally honest takes from both the teacher and student perspectives.
✨ In This Episode: 📌 Side-by-side live platform tests—Jay teaches, Nichole joins as a student 📌 Whiteboards, co-browser tools, classroom management & gamification features 📌 Which platform is smoother? More engaging? Easier to teach with? 📌 Administrative tools, payment systems, and tech stability 📌 Who wins the Hall of Fame crown—and who has room to grow?
💬 Have YOU used KoalaGo or FunClass? Drop your experience in the comments—we want your take!
🎙️ Don’t forget—Season 3 is just getting started. Subscribe now for weekly platform breakdowns, teaching tips, and honest edtech conversations every Tuesday at 10 PM (GMT+8).
#KoalaGoVsFunClass #EdTechShowdown #TheLearningLabPodcast
In this Season 2 finale and Month 2 wrap-up, Nichole and Jay pull back the curtain on the real journey of building The Learning Lab Podcast—the wins, the flops, and the behind-the-scenes growth that shaped it all.
From missed episodes to unexpected breakthroughs, this episode is a candid reflection on what it takes to balance creativity, consistency, and community-building as educator-entrepreneurs.
✨ In This Episode: 📌 How the podcast evolved from concept to community 🎙️ 📌 The systems that helped us stay sane (and the ones that didn’t!) 📌 Why we paused the FunClass vs KoalaGo episode—and how we’re reworking it 📌 Future plans for Season 3: streamlined structure, deeper convos, BIGGER impact 📌 This month’s Hall of Fame: Brenda from Young Learners Curriculum
💬 Have a favorite moment or episode? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear what hit home for you.
📢 Subscribe now to stay in the loop for Season 3 and beyond—coming soon with all-new guests, investigations, and even bigger goals.
#PodcastBehindTheScenes #TheLearningLabPodcast #EducatorEntrepreneurs #RealTalk
Every great success story has an origin… and this one is filled with hustle, lessons learned, and a LOT of coffee. ☕
In this special co-host episode, Nichole and Jay pull back the curtain on their journeys from solo online teachers to industry leaders. If you’ve ever wondered how they built thriving businesses, launched a podcast, and became known figures in online teaching, this episode tells it all!
✨ In This Episode: 📌 The early days – How we got started in online teaching (and our biggest fails!) 📌 Going beyond teaching – Scaling up to coaching, collaborations, and new ventures 📌 The struggles & unexpected wins of building an online education brand 📌 Lessons learned – What we wish we knew before starting 📌 What’s next? The future of The Learning Lab & our businesses
💬 What’s your biggest online teaching goal? Drop it in the comments—we want to hear from you!
🚀 Subscribe now for more real-talk, strategies, and industry insights every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8).
Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! The Independent Teacher Academy has helped so many teachers that are going independent.
👨🏽🏫Why not check out Funclass with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.
#OnlineTeaching #TeacherEntrepreneurs #TheLearningLabPodcast
In this episode of The Learning Lab Podcast, Nichole and Jay break down the must-have technology, tools, and best practices for online educators. Whether you're a teacher, student, or parent, understanding the right setup can dramatically improve your online learning experience.
✨ In This Episode:
📌 The ultimate guide to online teaching equipment – from budget to pro setups
📌 Laptops, webcams, headsets, and internet essentials – what really matters?
📌 Backup power & internet solutions – so tech issues don’t stop your lessons
📌 AI tools & software to streamline your teaching workflow📌 Best practices for teachers, parents, and students to succeed online
💬 We Want to Hear from You!What’s one tech challenge you’ve faced while teaching or learning online? Drop it in the comments!
🚀 Subscribe now for weekly insights into education, online business, and teaching success every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8).
Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! The Independent Teacher Academy has helped so many teachers that are going independent.
👨🏽🏫Why not check out Funclass with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.
#OnlineTeaching #TechForTeachers #TheLearningLabPodcast
The Learning Lab Podcast | S2E9 | Monthly Wrap-Up: The Truth About Online Teaching Rates & Fees
Description:In this monthly wrap-up episode of The Learning Lab Podcast, Nichole and Jay break down the biggest revelations from February, exposing pricing discrepancies, hidden fees, and stagnant teacher pay across major online teaching platforms like Cambly and Amazing Talker. If you're an online educator, this episode is a must-listen!
✨ In This Episode:📌 Are teachers being underpaid? The hidden cost of platform fees 💰📌 How Cambly charges students more but hasn’t increased teacher pay in 10 years📌 Amazing Talker’s high commission fees – Worth it or exploitative?📌 Hall of Fame Inductee: ???? – Recognizing her impact on online teachers
💬 Join the Conversation!What’s your experience with online teaching pay? Have you been affected by platform pricing tricks? Drop a comment below!
🚀 Subscribe now for hard-hitting investigations, online teaching strategies, and industry insights every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8).
Want to know more about Jillian Shanahan?FB Groups:
Online Teacher Success and Support
Website: https://independentteacheracademy.com/
Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! The Independent Teacher Academy has helped so many teachers that are going independent.
👨🏽🏫Why not check out Funclass with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.
#OnlineTeaching #TeacherPay #TheLearningLabPodcast
In this episode of The Learning Lab Podcast, Nichole and Jay are joined by Ronnie, an experienced agent in the online education space, to discuss the vital role agents play in connecting teachers with students. Whether you're an online educator looking for job opportunities or a freelancer considering working with an agent, this episode unpacks everything you need to know.
✨ In This Episode:
📌 How agents help teachers find stable work and student connections
📌 The challenges and advantages of working with an agent
📌 Red flags to watch for when choosing an agent
📌 How COVID and market shifts have changed the agent-teacher dynamic
📌 Professionalism, branding, and job readiness for online teachers
🎧 Is working with an agent the right move for you? Get insights from an industry expert and learn how to navigate the online teaching market strategically.
📣 Question for You:
"Have you ever worked with an agent as an online teacher? What was your experience like?"
💡 Subscribe now for weekly episodes on education, business, and online learning strategies every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8).
Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! The Independent Teacher Academy has helped so many teachers that are going independent.
👨🏽🏫Why not check out Funclass with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.
#OnlineTeaching #EducationJobs #TheLearningLabPodcast #CoachSulting #ACS
Welcome to a brand-new segment of The Learning Lab Podcast! This week, Nichole and Jay take a deep dive into The Teacher Project—a coaching program for online educators that has sparked both praise and skepticism.
✨ In This Episode:📌 Investigating The Teacher Project’s bold income claims📌 Are the success stories real or just clever marketing?📌 Breaking down questionable sales tactics and high-ticket coaching investments📌 Balancing skepticism with fair analysis—what do the reviews really say?
📌 Should you invest, or is this a money pit?
💬 We Want to Hear from You!Have you had an experience with The Teacher Project or a similar coaching program? Share your thoughts in the comments!
🔗 Here are the links to The Teacher Project webpages, FB group and Trustpilot
Facebook Group - Student Acquisition Secrets For Online Tutors
🔎 Subscribe now for more deep dives into online education, business, and controversial industry trends every Thursday at 8 PM (GMT+8).
Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! The Independent Teacher Academy has helped so many teachers that are going independent.
👨🏽🏫Why not check out Funclass with a free trial. Funclass is an all-in-one gamified solution for independent teachers for their online lessons.
In this episode of The Learning Lab: Jay, Nichole, Yan, and Viana dive into the evolution of FunClass, exploring its latest updates, challenges, and future plans. Yan and Viana share insights on building a user-friendly platform, the role of AI in automating tasks, and upcoming features like a co-browser and annotation tool. They also discuss a major update to the online academy, including lesson tracking, payment systems, and gamification with virtual pets. Plus, the team swaps stories about technical mishaps and how FunClass balances fun and learning for students of all ages—even a 70-year-old learning Japanese!
Give Funclass a try with a free trial!
Are you a teacher that's trying to go independent? You just might need some help! The Independent Teacher Academy has helped so many teachers that are going independent.
Check out Katie Prescott’s Abridge Academy. These are great lessons to prepare kids for the KET and other similar exams. There are also some fantastic debate lessons. Check it out!
Be sure to like, follow and comment down below!
In today's episode we give our monthly wrap-up and we introduce a new segment - Hall of Fame/Wall of Shame. This will be a monthlly segment where we potentially add a person, group or company. Our first Hall of Fame inductee is Katie Prescott. She made it for her continuous support to our community. Unfortunately for Cambly, they are the first to make the Wall of Shame. There are so many reasons they belong there, but today we focused on the pay currently being offered to teachers. Right now it stands at $10 per hour. Comment below on who you think should make either list.
Liven up your classes with gamification. Funclass offers a gamified classroom and a free trial!
Check our Katie Prescott and her Abridge Academy. The lesson material is complete and the students really enjoy it.
In this episode, we explores navigating Chinese social media platforms, setting goals, and using reverse goal planning for success. Jillian shares her inspiring journey from mail carrier to teacherpreneur, offering practical tips on finding your niche and learning from mistakes. We also discuss balancing work-life priorities, teaching English effectively, and embracing entrepreneurial ventures like.
Resources Mentioned:
Packed with tips for educators and entrepreneurs, this episode is a must-listen!
Jillian's Business Starter Kit
In today's episode, we welcome 3 teachers to talk about mental health as an online teacher. We discussed how the isolation can impact us and what we can do to combat this. It's an episode that hit close to home for me. We'd love to hear your comments below.
Looking for ways to give your Zoom classes a facelift? Give Funclass a try with a free trial.
Be sure to check out the Abridge Academy's interactive lessons as well.
Today Nichole and I welcome Rich Tweten, a well known online teacherpreneur and founder of "Your Road to Going Solo". This is an episode you definitely want to watch if you are a new online teacher that wants to go solo. If you're looking for a coach to get started - be sure to contact Rich.
In today's podcast we discuss the following topics:
1. Foundations for Growth.
2. Actionable Strategies for Scaling.
3. Mindset and motivation
Here are links to Rich's groups on Facebook:
Online Teachers (Even Coaches) - Independent, Fulfilled & HIGHLY Paid!
** Looking for an exciting alternative platform to Zoom, VooV, Classin - Check out Funclass's 30 day free trial today!
Abridge Academy offers amazing material with focuses on KET, debate, science and writing. Be sure to check it out - I LOVE THIS MATERIAL!!!!
In today's episode we reviewed some lessons learned from season 1 and we give a short preview of what's in store for the next 3 months. We're really excited about this next season and applying what we've learned.
If you're tired of having dull classes on Zoom, VooV, Google, Skype etc, give Funclass a try for 30 days for free.
I also highly recommend checking out Katie Prescott's Abridge Academy
Welcome to Jay and Nichole’s Learning Lab, your guide to the evolving world of online education. I'm Jay, joined by my co-host Nichole, and today we're exploring the future of virtual classrooms.
In Episode 7, we're excited to welcome Xavier, CEO and co-founder of Koala Go, a platform that's reimagining how we teach and learn online. From its roots in helping students with dyslexia to its development of interactive features that rival Minecraft and Roblox, Koala Go represents a fresh approach to virtual education.
During our conversation, we explore:
- How Koala Go's unique features - including their Playground, Whiteboard, and Co-Browser - are changing the game for online teachers
- The challenges and opportunities in modern virtual classrooms
- Why understanding different learning styles is crucial for effective online education
- The future of educational technology and its impact on both teachers and students
Whether you're an educator looking to enhance your virtual classroom, a parent interested in online learning options, or someone passionate about educational innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into where online education is heading.
Join us as we explore these topics and more on The Learning Lab.
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Are you looking for more excitement in your classroom? Are you tired of using PDFs for your online classes? Check out Katie Prescott's Abridge Academy for her large collection of interactive lessons.
Today we welcome Teacher Chris from EDU Sprouts. We discuss the many challenges and the importance of effective parent-teacher collaboration. Join us as we discuss these topics:
I really enjoyed discussing parent-teacher collaboration as this is one of the most important aspects of our jobs.
Are you looking for some new and amazing lessons for your students? Check out Abridge Academy brought to you by Katie Prescott. She has created hundreds of interactive lessons that brings real-world English to the classroom.
Bored of doing classes on Zoom, VooV, Classin or Google classroom? Then check out Funclass, a new gamified teaching platform that will have your students engaged and excited while they watch their pets grow.
👩🏫 Are you a teacher or homeschooling parent feeling stressed about maintaining learning momentum during the holiday season? 🎄 In this episode, we talk with Katie Prescott, founder of Abridge Academy. 🌟 Katie is an experienced teacher and respected leader in online education. 💻 Join us to discover how to make the holidays both festive and educational for your students! 📚✨ Check the link below for more information.
Teachers and Parents: Check out the Abridge Academy curriculum here.
Today, we at the different learning styles students. We also discuss how parents and teachers can adjust our methods to improve their learning environment. Teacher Nash really brings it home on this topic. Teacher Nash is a dedicated solopreneur teacher with a background in psychology that specializes in creating customized lessons that align with her student's needs.
Are you a teacher that is tired of teaching on Zoom, Google, Tencent, Skype etc?
Try Funclass, a gamified platform that really engages the student. Get your free 30 day trial here.
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Teacher Nash's Contact Information
WeChat ID: tnash007
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I am also a teacher that specializes in teaching children from 6 to 15 years old. I teach ESL and I also teacher meteorology in group classes. Contact me here.
🎉 Are you tired of teaching on Zoom, VooV or Google? 🎉 This episode is jam-packed with awesome insights from Yan Weng, the mastermind, CEO and co-founder behind Funclass – the platform that's changing the game for online teachers! 🚀 We're investigating how Funclass uses the power of gamification to keep students hooked and having a blast while they learn. Plus, I'll spill the tea on my own experience using Funclass (spoiler alert: I'm obsessed! 🤩). And hold on tight because Yan's giving us a sneak peek at the incredible updates coming soon! You won't want to miss this! 🎧
💥 Don't forget to grab your 1-month FREE trial of Funclass! 💥
In today’s podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Brenda Brooks, an early adapter and CEO of Young Learner’s Curriculum. Brenda is a pioneer in online education, bringing a wealth of experience from her extensive background in the industry, where she has held various roles since the early days of virtual learning.
Today we are going to look at the myth that kids can’t learn effectively online. We dive into various related topics. Join us for an engaging conversation and leave a comment below.
Are you teaching privately online or do you have an online learning academy? If so, check out Funclass. This is an engaging online platform. The students truly enjoy their classes and are much more engaged than that are with classes on Zoom. I have been using Funclass for the past month and I am seeing my students more energized in class.
When I started teaching privately I found myself in the weeks with class organization, scheduling and collecting payment until I found Super-Teacher. This is platform that can help you with scheduling, lesson tracking and collecting payment. Super-Teacher has made my business much easier to track. Collecting payment is not super easy. Super-Teacher accepts most payment methods through bank card. Super teacher also accept Chinese payment methods such as WeChat pay and Alipay.
If you have any questions about my classes, you can reach me at JayTeaches.
