Big Ideas in Education

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Ep 102: Fostering healthy relationships with students online; the value of arts field trips Jan 11, 2021

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This week, Our hosts are joined by guest panelist Thomas C. Murray, Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, who will be delivering one of the keynote talks at FETC 2021. On this episode, Sarah shares an article that talks about how to support student relationship building remotely. Ryan shares an article that talks about the positive effects that arts field trips have on student engagement and learning outcomes.
Be sure to catch this year’s Future of Education Technology Conference! The FETC will be held as an interactive online event from January 26th-29th and it is free for attendees. You can find out more by visiting fetc.org)
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.edworkingpapers.com/sites/default/files/ai20-284.pdf
Futureready.org/homeworkgap
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56993/tips-for-cultivating-healthy-school-friendships-online
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Thomas C. Murray (@thomascmurray)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 101: Integrating computer science programing; Student engagement in the virtual classroom Dec 14, 2020

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about integrating computer science education into schools to engage underrepresented student groups, parents, and families as well as community partners. Ryan talks about an article that shares a unique sticker face initiative to help students stay actively engaged remotely and decrease Zoom fatigue. 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.k12dive.com/news/iste-2020-expanding-computer-science-opportunities-for-girls-students-of/591757/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/12/08/sticker-face-teacher-remote-school/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 100: Education technology post COVID-19; Mental health impacts on students Dec 07, 2020

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This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the digital transformation in remote learning and the effects of these investments in a post pandemic world. Sarah shares an article that talks about the impacts on the mental health of students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah also shares many practical strategies on how educators can address students’ social emotional needs. 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://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2020/11/state-educational-technology-post-pandemic-world
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/finding_common_ground/2020/08/the_elephant_in_the_room_three_sel_challenges_to_consider.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB  
https://namica.org/blog/impact-on-the-mental-health-of-students-during-covid-19/
Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 99: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 13): Innovation in education with Dr. Sonny Magana of Magana Education Nov 30, 2020

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This week, we conclude our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Dr. Sonny Magana, the Chief Executive Officer of Magana Education. On this episode, Dr. Magana talks about the true nature of technology and its impact on learning and achievement. Dr. Magana also talks about the T3 Framework and how it can be implemented in modern instructional practice. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest work by visiting https://maganaeducation.com
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 98: Mentoring teachers; Independent reading during the pandemic Nov 23, 2020

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about professional development initiatives that focuses on improving hybrid, in-person, and remote models of instruction. Ryan shares an article that stresses the importance of independent reading during the pandemic and provides useful tips for teachers and parents to encourage independent reading by students.
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.educationdive.com/news/teacher-mentoring-still-adds-pd-value-in-remote-learning/589075/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/mentoring-new-teachers-virtually
https://educationpost.org/heres-why-independent-reading-matters-in-a-pandemic/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 97: Chronic absenteeism in the age of COVID; Alex Trebek’s impact on education Nov 16, 2020

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This week, Sarah discusses issues that schools are having when tracking attendance in a virtual classroom and shares metrics to combat chronic absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan then talks about the late Jeopardy! game show host Alex Trebek and the contributions he made in education.
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.educationdive.com/news/relationships-matter-remote-learning-hurdles-chronic-absenteeism-covid/588430/
https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/news-events/alex-jean-trebek-and-compassion-project
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 96: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 12): Integrating audio into curriculum with Audrey O’Clair and Meredith Allen of SoundTrap Nov 11, 2020

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Audrey O’Clair and Meredith Allen, the Educational Specialist and Sales Enablement Manager of Soundtrap at Spotify. On this episode, our guests talks about the audio recording web platform Soundtrap and how it is being utilized to spark creativity in students. Our guests also talk about the future of audio innovation in K-12 education and the various features that their platform offers. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.soundtrap.com/
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 95: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 11): Global competencies in education with Nader Hamda of Ozobot Nov 02, 2020

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This week, we continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Nader Hamda, the Chief Executive Officer at Ozobot. On this episode, Nader talks about Ozobot and the services they provide. Nader also talks about learning mechanisms and tools that Ozobot offers to ensure effective outcomes. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://ozobot.com/
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 94: Social emotional learning best practices; identifying students mental destress in remote learning Oct 26, 2020

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about critical strategies in SEL and also discusses best practices on how to implement effective SEL throughout school closures. Ryan shares an article that talks about how teachers can effectively identify mental health stressors within students in the remote learning setting. 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.wallacefoundation.org/news-and-media/press-releases/pages/report-offers-early-lessons-from-schools-afterschool-programs-implementing-sel-supports-for-students.aspx
https://www.educationdive.com/news/report-sel-programs-benefit-from-partnerships-adults-understanding-of-ow/587415/
https://www.educationdive.com/news/how-to-detect-mental-health-issues-in-remote-students/586967/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 93: Rethinking educational ambitions for the future; Removal of school discipline questions on the Common Application Oct 19, 2020

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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.
This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about results from a Snapchat study about students rethinking their career plans due the impacts of COVID-19. Ryan shares an article that talks about the Common Application removing questions that required college applicants to disclose their disciplinary and criminal history. Tune in!
Articles:
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/snapchat-shares-new-research-into-evolving-approaches-to-education/586949/
https://forbusiness.snapchat.com/blog/back-to-school-takes-on-a-new-meaning-for-snapchatters
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/common-app-removes-school-discipline-question-from-college-application-301142324.html
https://educationpost.org/heres-why-dumping-the-discipline-question-on-the-common-app-really-matters/
https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2020-10-13/school-suspension-data-shows-glaring-disparities-in-discipline-by-race
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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