Big Ideas in Education

Big Ideas in Education

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Big Ideas in Education episodes

  • Ep 132: Using Technology to Teach Climate Change; Combating Toxic Positivity
    This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the use of technology to teach complex science climate crisis and demystify climate change. Ryan shares an article that talks about toxic positivity and shares effective strategies to address the challenges that educators may face. 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.emergingedtech.com/2021/02/using-technology-teach-complex-science-climate-change/

    https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58221/down-with-toxic-positivity-for-teachers-and-students-healing-isnt-blind-optimism



    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)

    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    23 min
  • Ep 131: 99math’s new EdTech Gaming Platform; Putting mental health first in Back to School
    This week, Mike shares an article that talks about the integration of a EdTech gaming platform to keep students engaged in mathematics. Sarah shares an article that talks about a mental health program to set conditions that create and promote mental health in K-12 schools. 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://venturebeat.com/2021/08/02/99math-raises-1m-to-boost-edtech-gaming-platform/
    https://katu.com/news/local/oregon-educators-put-mental-health-first-for-upcoming-school-year
    https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/equity/SchoolSafety/Pages/Mental-Health-Guidance-and-Resources.aspx

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    22 min
  • Ep 130: Improving Your Classroom Management; Boosting students’ sense of belonging
    This 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-them
    https://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#contents

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    21 min
  • Ep 129: Students showing pandemic struggles through art; Teaching STEM with the Olympics
    This 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 Strong
    https://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%20Sports
    https://www.legendsoflearning.com/blog/resources-to-add-the-olympics-to-your-lesson-plan/

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    17 min
  • Ep 127: Embracing smaller student activities; Learning styles
    This 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-belonging
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhgwIhB58PA

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    25 min
  • Ep 126: Free cyber education resources; Different Approaches to Math Instruction
    This 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.org

    https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-what-it-takes-to-actually-improve-math-education/2021/06?utm_source=tw&utm_medium=soc&utm_campaign=edit


    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    26 min
  • Ep 125: First Amendment in Schools; A Different Kind of Summer School
    This 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.pdf

    https://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
    24 min
  • Ep 124: Diversifying your teaching staff amid teacher recruiting challenges; Celebrating Juneteenth in the classroom
    This 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
    20 min
  • Ep 123: What does good listening look like; the beginning of the end of the pandemic in schools
    This 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-look
    https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/09/us/schools-covid.html

    Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
    Producer: Ross Ulysse
    20 min

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