Big Ideas in Education

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Ep 82: Reopening classrooms in the Fall; The role of memorization in student learning Aug 03, 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 Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School in New York how and how they are reimaging what classrooms will look like when facilitating an Equity by Design approach to meet the needs of student’s individually. Ryan shares a series of articles from EdWeek that talks about understanding the role of memorization beyond learning and presents the pros and cons of fact memorization.
Articles:
https://www.the74million.org/article/social-distancing-for-the-most-vulnerable-students-a-teacher-who-needs-to-self-quarantine-online-back-to-school-toolkit-can-help/
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/07/the_roles_of_memorization_in_teaching_learning.html
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 81: Fostering creativity in students; Summer enrichment activities for school aged children Jul 27, 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 the power of play in creating a fertile environment to strengthen the levels of creativity in students. Ryan talks about an initiative from the Los Angeles Unified School District which provides free enrichment summer courses by featuring unique titles to pique the interest of children bringing online summer learning to LAUSD’s student population.
Articles:
https://ideas.ted.com/10-tips-for-cultivating-creativity-in-your-kids/
https://www.the74million.org/article/how-los-angeless-virtual-summer-of-learning-hopes-to-help-students-avoid-covid-slide-with-a-little-help-from-nasa-titanic-and-despicabl/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 80: ELL Support for ELL students in distance learning; Copyright law for remote instruction Jul 20, 2020

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This week, Sarah talks about an article that shares effective instructional methods, online activities, and additional distance learning strategies to help better serve English Language Learners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan talks about changes in copyright law that would potentially facilitate more effective instruction in virtual learning.
Articles:
https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/distance-learning-ells-instruction
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 79: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 8): Engaging and instructional videos using screencast with Christine Umayam Jul 13, 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, 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 Christine Umayam, the senior content marketing manager of screencast-o-matic. Christine talks about the mission of screencast-o-matic and the services they provide. Christine also talks about the benefits of using a screencast and shares some insight on how to create effective videos.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://screencast-o-matic.com/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 78: Khan Academy closes the digital divide; 2020 National Teacher of the Year Jul 06, 2020

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This week, Sarah shares an article that talks about the role that Khan Academy is playing in closing the digital divide and democratizing learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ryan celebrates the new National Teacher of the Year, Tabatha Rosproy, and her innovative Pre-K program located inside a retirement facility. Tune in!
Article:
https://qz.com/1857486/how-khan-academy-hopes-to-reduce-covid-19s-impact-on-education/
http://neatoday.org/2020/05/21/national-teacher-of-the-year-tabatha-rosproy
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 77: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 7): Bringing Esports into the K-12 landscape with Raigan Irwin-McCabe and Ryan Ogle Jun 29, 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, 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 Raigan Irwin-McCabe and Ryan Ogle of Trox, a company that focuses on superior EdTech products and solutions for thousands of K-12 classrooms by walking you through the design, purchasing, integration and installation of all EdTech solutions. Raigan and Ryan talk about Troxell-CDI and the EdTech services they provide to K-12 classrooms and many higher ed institutions. Our guests also talk about the adoption of the Esports curriculum and the internal motivational benefits for students.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.trox.com/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 76: Reopening schools in the fall; the rise of microschools Jun 22, 2020

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This week, Sarah shares an article from EdWeek that talks about what schools will look like in the fall by sharing recommendations on implementing social distancing routines. Ryan shares an article that talks about “microschooling” as a potential solution for many families navigating the post-COVID educational landscape. Tune in!
Article:
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/06/11/the-new-routines-for-students-when-schools.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB
https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/56118/5-radical-schooling-ideas-for-an-uncertain-fall-and-beyond
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 75: Anti Racist Work for Schools Begins at the Top; Explicit and Implicit Biases in the Teaching Profession Jun 15, 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 a few reputable resources that talk about racial inequities and ways to engage in meaningful conversation about race with students while raising awareness. Ryan shares an article from EdWeek and a study that discusses ways to combat implicit and explicit bias within the teaching profession. Tune in!
Articles:
http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/oct19/vol61/num10/How-to-Be-an-Antiracist-Educator.aspx https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/highered/racial-diversity/state-racial-diversity-workforce.pdf
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/06/09/teachers-have-racial-biases-too-study-shows.html?cmp=soc-edit-tw
Link to Study: https://www.aera.net/Newsroom/Teachers-Are-People-Too-Examining-the-Racial-Bias-of-Teachers-Compared-to-Other-American-Adults
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 74: Piloting test optional college admissions for students with John Haller and Nate Crozier of the University of Miami Jun 08, 2020

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This week, joining us on the program from the University of Miami is John Haller, the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Nate Crozier, the Assistant VP for Undergraduate Admissions and Marketing. John and Nate talk to our hosts about the factors that inspired the University to make the decision to join other universities in piloting test optional college admissions for its Fall 2021 entering class. Our guests also talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the work they do in college admissions. Tune in!
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 73: Academic integrity; relaxing standardized testing for higher education admissions Jun 01, 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 a series of articles that talk about academic integrity and the potential dangers of aggressive contract cheating in the virtual learning setting. Sarah provides suggestions on how to better serve our students through their academic journey. Ryan shares an article from the University of Miami that talks about the school’s recent shift towards test optional college admissions in light of COVID-19. Our hosts discuss an emerging trend among higher education institutions to reduce the role of standardized testing in evaluating college applications.
Articles:
https://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/covid-19-contract-cheating-and-academic-integrity-in-online-courses-what-you-need-to-know/ https://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2020/03/10/the-impacts-of-covid-19-on-academic-integrity/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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