Big Ideas in Education

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Ep 72: Recognizing the teaching profession and maintaining work-life balance during the COVID-19 pandemic May 25, 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 articles that talk about the teaching profession through the lens of a parent and how educators are being recognized for their remarkable work efforts during the pandemic. Ryan shares an article from Edutopia that outlines a number of helpful time management strategies for teachers to maintain work-life balance when your work and your life are happening in the same place.
Articles:
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/inspiring-educators-how-coronavirus-has-given-us-a-new-appreciation-of-teachers-1.4245494
https://charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/articles/school-daze-professionals-who-suddenly-have-to-teach-their-children/ https://columbustelegram.com/news/local/st-anthonys-teachers-say-thanks-to-parents/article_cf870c1c-2986-5475-bc9a-041c0a09ad40.html
https://www.edutopia.org/article/maintaining-work-life-balance-during-pandemic
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 71: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 6): Incorporating software ingenuity and technology into the classroom with Nate Shelley May 18, 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 Nate Shelley, the product marketing manager of Vernier Software & Technology. Nate talks about Vernier and the technological services they offer to help educators deliver content. Nate also talks about the challenges educators face with education technology and innovations that can help enhance the classroom experience for all students.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.vernier.com/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 70: Strategic efforts to reopen schools; the TikTok tutor May 11, 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 articles that talks about the efforts that are being made to reopen schools in the fall while implementing social distancing guidelines. Ryan talks about Alexis Lovares, a 16-year-old student who has created popular online lessons on TikTok, and what this means for how lessons can be delivered by teachers and students going forward. Tune in!
Articles:
https://www.bbc.com/news/education-52550470 https://www-local10-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.local10.com/news/local/2020/05/01/miami-dade-students-could-end-up-having-lunch-break-in-classrooms-during-pandemic/?outputType=amp
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/04/26/tiktok-tutor-alexis-loveras/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 69: Closing the digital divide; reimagining high school graduation May 04, 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 from the Washington Post that talks about a 23-million-dollar initiative that aims to ensure each K-12 student has access to high speed internet and a tablet to further distance learning in Detroit, Michigan. Ryan talks about an article from Edutopia that shares the different approaches being taken by school districts to honor high school graduates while respecting social distancing.
Articles: https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Coronavirus-pandemic-shines-light-on-deep-digital-15234752.php  https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-ways-celebrate-high-school-graduation-year
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 68: Trauma-informed education and curriculum with Curtis Callands of LifeWorks schools Apr 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 and Ryan are joined by special guest Curtis Callands of LifeWorks Schools in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. Curtis is the Principal and Special Education Director of LifeWorks Schools. On this episode, Curtis talks about trauma-informed education and its impact on students. Curtis also talks about how to identify trauma in a school setting and also discusses professional development techniques to better shape education for all students.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting Instagram and Twitter (@drtraumatrainer) and via email at: curtiscallands@yahoo.com.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 67: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 5): Career and technical focused education with Dan Cavalli of Flinn Scientific Apr 20, 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 Dan Cavalli, Chief Sales Officer at Flinn Scientific, Inc. Dan talks about the role that Education technology can play in bringing practical education and career technical studies into a K-12 environment. Dan also shares initiatives of tracking the general movement amongst most schools to further STEM enrichment into the classroom.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.flinnsci.com/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 66: Censoring student information; Incorporating applied subjects in online instruction Apr 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, Sarah talks about student privacy and the dangers of sharing identifiable information about our students on social media platforms. The panel shares best practices and alternatives on how to respect student privacy. Ryan talks about an article that discusses how educators have found strategies and innovative ways to bring applied learning instruction into the virtual experience during this pandemic.
Article:
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20and%20Coronavirus%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20%20Virtual%20Learning%20032020_FINAL.pdf
https://www.the74million.org/article/hands-on-learning-from-afar-from-career-technical-instruction-to-physical-education-how-teachers-are-adapting-applied-learning-amid-the-pandemic/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 65: The role of education technology post virtual learning; students wellbeing during social distancing Apr 06, 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, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Mike Hernandez, IT Director at Academica. Mike shares an article about the role that education technology and online resources will play once students return to the physical classroom environment. Sarah shares an article that talks about the social and emotional wellbeing of students during social distancing discussing how to better nourish students and lessen their anxiety. Ryan shares some “wins” from parents and educators on the virtual experience. Tune in!
Articles:
https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/a-healthy-reminder-to-educators-during-school-closures
https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/01/what-happens-to-edtech-when-kids-go-back-to-school/
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 64: Big Ideas in Education Technology (Segment 4): Product market fit with Zach Vander Veen Apr 02, 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 Zach Vander Veen, Vice President of Instruction and Co-Founder of Abre.io Inc. Zach talks about the start-up of the education management company Abre, the applications, and services they offer. Zach also shares solutions on how educators can create the best educational experience using this platform.
You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.abre.io
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

Ep 63: Pass/fail classes; we share our “wins” in our virtual classrooms Mar 23, 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, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Mike Hernandez (IT Director at Academica) to talk about how schools are transitioning to virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sarah shares an article about higher education institutions shifting to a pass/fail grading model and the hosts discuss the lessons that K-12 institutions and teachers can learn from this shift. We also share the “wins” that we have had in our virtual classrooms and we encourage you to share us your wins by tweeting at us with the hashtag #bigideasineducation.
Article: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/opinions/coronavirus-makes-college-and-life-pass-fail-perry/index.html
Teachers looking for free resources from education companies can check out www.amazingeducationalresources.com.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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