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**The Learning Scientists Podcast**

A podcast for teachers, students, and parents about evidence based practice and learning.

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Episode 60 - Using the Motivation Literature to Support Teachers Dec 02, 2021

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Episode 60 - Using the Motivation Literature to Support Teachers Learning Scientists

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In Episode 60, Cindy interviews Mary Chappell (@LiteracyMary), a Department of Education Special Education Curriculum Specialist. With 25 years of education experience teaching elementary and special education, she is now supporting special education teachers, especially related to literacy. She found herself needing to motivate teachers to utilize a mandated program, and wanting to support them in doing so. Therefore, she turned to the literature.

Mary gave a presentation that provides an overview of her findings, recurring themes, key takeaways, actionable steps, and her references. You can view the slides here.

Episode 59 - Neurodiversity in Education Oct 14, 2021

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Episode 58 - Bite-Size Research on Delayed and Immediate Feedback in the Classroom Aug 26, 2021

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Episode 58 - Bite-Size Research on Delayed and Immediate Feedback in the Classroom Learning Scientists

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In this bite-size research episode, Megan discusses research on delayed vs. immediate feedback in the classroom. Like with many effective learning strategies, what students think is helping them learn is not what actually helps them learn. In two experiments presented by Mullet and colleagues (2014), University engineering students received relatively immediate feedback or delayed feedback on homework assignments. Students reported that they liked immediate feedback better and that it helped them learn more. In reality, the delayed feedback led to better performance on their course exams.

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Mullet, H. G., Butler, A. C., Verdin, B., von Borries, R., & Marsh, E. J. (2014). Delaying feedback promotes transfer of knowledge despite student preferences to receive feedback immediately. Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition, 3, 222-229. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jarmac.2014.05.001

Episode 57 - Using the Science of Learning in Organizations Jul 08, 2021

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Episode 57 - Using the Science of Learning in Organizations Learning Scientists

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In Episode 57, Cindy interviews Kathryn Desmarais, a Senior Director of Global Education Solutions at Johnson & Johnson. (You can check out her LinkedIn profile here.) In Kathryn’s line of work, she is less concerned with what an individual can look up or figure out. Her reps need to be confident and know a great deal on the spot in high-pressure situations. So, she has been implementing strategies from the science of learning into her training!

Episode 56 - A Conversation on Researchers and Teachers Working Together May 20, 2021

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Episode 56 - A Conversation on Researchers and Teachers Working Together Learning Scientists

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In Episode 56, Cindy interviews Andrew Watson (@AndrewWatsonTTB), author of The Goldilocks Map and founder of Translate the Brain. If you are interested in ordering a copy of The Goldilocks Map, you can enter code SCIENTISTS25 here to receive 25% off your order.

Episode 55 - An Interview with Two Students Focused on Inclusivity in Education Apr 01, 2021

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Episode 55 - An Interview with Two Students Focused on Inclusivity in Education Learning Scientists

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In episode 55, Carolina interviews two students who have been heavily involved in inclusivity in education, Ally Lloyd and Anna Gallagher. Together, they co-lead The Luna Project. Their goal is to increase awareness and support of young people with chronic illnesses disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Episode 52 - Two University Students Share Their Experiences with Online Learning During A Pandemic Dec 03, 2020

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Episode 52 - Two University Students Share Their Experiences with Online Learning During A Pandemic Learning Scientists

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In Episode 52, Carolina interviews two of her students, Ellie Brownlie and Alicja Turek, about their experiences with online learning since the global COVID-19 pandemic changed our way of teaching. The students share some positive outcomes and some things they wish were done differently or happened more.