Big Ideas in Education

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Ep 132: Using Technology to Teach Climate Change; Combating Toxic Positivity Aug 23, 2021

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This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the use of technology to teach complex science climate crisis and demystify climate change. Ryan shares an article that talks about toxic positivity and shares effective strategies to address the challenges that educators may face. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.emergingedtech.com/2021/02/using-technology-teach-complex-science-climate-change/
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58221/down-with-toxic-positivity-for-teachers-and-students-healing-isnt-blind-optimism
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 131: 99math’s new EdTech Gaming Platform; Putting mental health first in Back to School Aug 16, 2021

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This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the integration of a EdTech gaming platform to keep students engaged in mathematics. Sarah shares an article that talks about a mental health program to set conditions that create and promote mental health in K-12 schools. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://venturebeat.com/2021/08/02/99math-raises-1m-to-boost-edtech-gaming-platform/
https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-educators-put-mental-health-first-for-upcoming-school-year
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/SchoolSafety/Pages/Mental-Health-Guidance-and-Resources.aspx
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 130: Improving Your Classroom Management; Boosting students’ sense of belonging Aug 09, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about 7 classroom management mistakes and offers teachers with some actionable steps to improve their classroom management. Sarah shares an article that talks about how to reengage students as we transition to in person learning by working towards a culture of respect, acceptance, and inclusion. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-classroom-management-mistakes-and-research-how-fix-them
https://www.k12dive.com/news/school-culture-built-around-belonging-crucial-for-re-engaging-students/604258/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-school-leaders-can-boost-students-sense-belonging
https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/belonging-and-inclusion-in-identity-safe-schools/book276090#contents
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 129: Students showing pandemic struggles through art; Teaching STEM with the Olympics Aug 02, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about an idea for students to demonstrate their most challenging experiences during COVID-19 pandemic through illustration. Ryan shares an article that talks about the impact that the Olympics has in STEM education and provides opportunities to bring STEM learning to life and keep students engaged. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
Texas Second Graders ‘Show’ Their Pandemic Challenges through Art and ‘Tell’ How Their Teacher Helped them Stay Strong
https://www.k12dive.com/news/using-the-olympics-to-bring-stem-excitement-into-classrooms/602511/
https://nsf.gov/news/mmg/?series_name=Science%20of%20the%20Summer%20Olympics:%20Engineering%20in%20Sports
https://www.legendsoflearning.com/blog/resources-to-add-the-olympics-to-your-lesson-plan/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 128: FEED DROP--Creating an effective student government on your campus (Charter School Superstars) Jul 26, 2021

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This week, we are giving you a feed drop from the Academica Media program Charter School Superstars. Host Ryan Kairalla interviews two students about how to create an effective student government organization on their campus. Like what you hear? Then subscribe to Charter School Superstars on the Academica Media podcast network!

Ep 127: Embracing smaller student activities; Learning styles Jul 19, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about the need for schools to supplement large school events with smaller interest-focused gatherings to foster a stronger community on campus. Sarah shares a video that talks about the myth of learning styles and debunks this theory to better understand how students learn.
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles & links:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/interest-based-events-can-boost-students-sense-belonging
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhgwIhB58PA
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 126: Free cyber education resources; Different Approaches to Math Instruction Jul 12, 2021

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This week, Mike shares a resource that provides workshops, events, and techniques to help educators teach cyber security and include those concepts into curriculum. Ryan shares an article that talks about recent trends in math instruction such as building students’ problem-solving skills without including memorization of basic concepts. Tune in!
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
www.cyber.org
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-it-takes-to-actually-improve-math-education/2021/06?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 125: First Amendment in Schools; A Different Kind of Summer School Jun 28, 2021

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This week, Ryan talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. and discusses the extent to which schools can regulate student conduct under the First Amendment. Sarah talks about one school district’s unique approach to summer school and how it is helping students recover after a year of pandemic learning.
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Sources:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/20-255_g3bi.pdf
https://www.wbez.org/stories/after-a-year-of-pandemic-learning-a-different-kind-of-summer-school/ecc317f9-59ec-4a58-b0dc-8c4c4c60d1e1?utm_source=email&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Web-Share&player.ui=open
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 124: Diversifying your teaching staff amid teacher recruiting challenges; Celebrating Juneteenth in the classroom Jun 21, 2021

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about efforts made by school districts to diversify their teaching staff and boost recruitment. Ryan shares an article that talks about Juneteenth and outlines strategies that teachers can employ to celebrate this holiday in their classrooms.
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.k12dive.com/news/minnesotas-grow-your-own-programs-aim-to-diversify-teaching-staffs/601851/
https://inservice.ascd.org/juneteenth-a-time-to-reflect-and-educate/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 123: What does good listening look like; the beginning of the end of the pandemic in schools Jun 14, 2021

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This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about giving students the liberty to experiment with other body positions to facilitate their listening and foster better cognitive skills. Sarah shares an article that talks about the current state of education through efforts made to return to in-person learning following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed.
Articles:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/what-does-good-listening-look
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/us/schools-covid.html
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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