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A weekly recap of inspiration and innovation in your schools. Hosted by a panel of education experts, Big Ideas features fun and freewheeling discussion, interviews with influencers, and news items to... more
FAQs about Big Ideas in Education:How many episodes does Big Ideas in Education have?The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.
August 09, 2021Ep 130: Improving Your Classroom Management; Boosting students’ sense of belongingThis 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-themhttps://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#contentsHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more21minPlay
August 02, 2021Ep 129: Students showing pandemic struggles through art; Teaching STEM with the OlympicsThis 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 Stronghttps://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%20Sportshttps://www.legendsoflearning.com/blog/resources-to-add-the-olympics-to-your-lesson-plan/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more17minPlay
July 26, 2021Ep 128: FEED DROP--Creating an effective student government on your campus (Charter School Superstars)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!...more15minPlay
July 19, 2021Ep 127: Embracing smaller student activities; Learning stylesThis 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-belonginghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhgwIhB58PAHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more25minPlay
July 12, 2021Ep 126: Free cyber education resources; Different Approaches to Math InstructionThis 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.orghttps://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-it-takes-to-actually-improve-math-education/2021/06?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=editHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more26minPlay
June 28, 2021Ep 125: First Amendment in Schools; A Different Kind of Summer SchoolThis 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.pdfhttps://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...more24minPlay
June 21, 2021Ep 124: Diversifying your teaching staff amid teacher recruiting challenges; Celebrating Juneteenth in the classroomThis 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...more20minPlay
June 14, 2021Ep 123: What does good listening look like; the beginning of the end of the pandemic in schoolsThis 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-lookhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/us/schools-covid.htmlHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more20minPlay
June 07, 2021Ep 122: Special Education and the Digital Divide; Teacher Dress CodesThis week, Sarah talks about accommodations for special education students in the online setting and potential opportunities for these students to engage in virtual classrooms to demonstrate mastery. Ryan discusses shifts to more relaxed teacher dress codes as schools return to in-person 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. Articles: https://www.k12dive.com/news/decoding-the-divide-pandemic-highlights-struggles-silver-linings-digital-special-education/599878/https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/is-it-time-to-relax-teacher-dress-codes/2021/05?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=editHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more26minPlay
May 24, 2021Ep 121: Technology in teacher-prep programs; SEL Across the CurriculumThis week, This week, Ryan shares an article that talks about future of virtual classrooms by placing an emphasis on technology across curriculum to help fill the gaps for instructors. Sarah shares an article that talks about the importance of effective SEL instruction to address the individual needs of students and families. Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @Academ+icaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Articles: https://www.k12dive.com/news/how-a-nyc-high-school-spread-sel-across-its-curriculum/600003/https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/remote-learning-is-changing-schools-teacher-preparation-programs-have-to-adjust/2021/05Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more22minPlay
FAQs about Big Ideas in Education:How many episodes does Big Ideas in Education have?The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.