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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 236 episodes available.
August 26, 2019Ep 36: Making effective instructional videos; Confronting cell phone usage in schoolsDon'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 hosts the show. Ryan talks about a flipped classroom teaching technique the focuses on educating students through multiple short instructional videos. Mike talks about a locking contraption for teachers that deflects student cell phone usage in schools. Tune in!Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more27minPlay
August 19, 2019Ep 35: Should we “push” students?; stopping phishing attacks in schoolsDon'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, the hosts are joined by special guest Lelydeyvis Boza (@lelydeyvis). Lelydeyvis is an education science student at the University of Florida and the host of the new Academica Media podcast “What Happens Next,” which will debut on the network this fall. Ryan hosts BIIE this week. Sarah talks about whether we should “push” students in our schools and Mike provides some advice to all educators and students on avoiding phishing attacks. Tune in!Hosts: Michael Hernandez; Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Michael HernandezPost-Production: Ross Ulysse...more32minPlay
August 12, 2019Ep 34: Growth mindset approach; survival guide for first-year teachersDon'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 are joined in the studio by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson (@therealknelson) from the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Mike hosts this week as Ryan talks about a recent groundbreaking study about how a growth mindset approach can lead to student achievement. Sarah talks about first year teacher survival tips, detailing several ready-to-use strategies to help rookie educators meet the needs of all students. Tune in!Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more30minPlay
July 29, 2019Ep 33: Camp Know-Where at Microsoft; Excused absences for mental healthDon'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.Sarah hosts the show this week, as the gang gets back into gear. Mike talks about camp “Know-Where” a workshop/camp that Microsoft has done in partnership with Netflix’s Stranger Things. It will be available throughout the summer for all students as a free activity. Check the link below for locations and dates. Ryan introduces the topic mental health absences and differentiations between excused and unexcused absences in schools. Tune in! https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/locations/communityHosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more22minPlay
July 22, 2019Ep 32: Building reading proficiency; Innovations in education technologyDon'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 are in back in the studio and Ryan hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic of rethinking students' reading diets and details ways that educators can get students to read to improve literacy skills. Mike talks about the innovations within education technology, identifying its pros and cons. The crew present their views identifying potential benefits and effects of this hybrid approach. Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more28minPlay
July 08, 2019Ep 31: The best moments of the 2019 National Charter School ConferenceDon'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, the crew is recording live from the Charter Talks Stage at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite moments from this year’s conference. Ryan talks about being inspired by meeting 2019 Alaska Teacher of the Year Danielle Riha, Mike discusses the keynote speech from Sal Khan of Khan Academy, and Sarah recaps some powerful sessions she watched about combating sexual assault in schools.Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse...more26minPlay
June 24, 2019Ep 30: Task proficiency; Effective peer teaching strategiesDon'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, Mike hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic of task persistence and details ways that educators can incorporate this method in class. The panel also discusses the different elements behind this study. The second hot topic on this podcast is an education approach that focuses on students engaging in effective peer teaching.Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more26minPlay
June 17, 2019Ep 29: Citizen science; Technological literacy in schoolsDon'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 hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic of citizen science. The crew divulges deep into this topic, giving their thoughts and views on this approach. Mike talks to us about three main points in digital literacy and its integration in all schools. Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike HernandezProducer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more21minPlay
June 11, 2019Ep 28: Getting students involved in class; Incorporating visual arts into core subjectsDon'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.Congratulations to all graduates of 2019! This week, we are back on air and Sarah's hosting the show. Ryan talks about various communication techniques that educators can adopt to get students involved in class discussions. Mike talks about using forms of art to help students visualize and conquer abstract information. Tune in! Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Post-Production: Ross Ulysse...more28minPlay
May 20, 2019Ep 27: Making the world your classroom; Exploitation of marijuana and vaping in schoolsDon'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, with Mike on well deserved vacation, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Academica general counsel Collette Papa and school security expert William Tagle on the panel. Sarah talks about a new school in downtown Seattle that adopts an educational model that focuses on making its surrounding community its classroom. The second hot topic on this educational podcast is the usage of marijuana and vaping, and its problematic usage by students in schools. The crew addresses long term causes and ways that both parents and educators can be more vigilant.Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Collette Papa, William TaglePost-Production: Ross Ulysse...more34minPlay
FAQs about Big Ideas in Education:How many episodes does Big Ideas in Education have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.