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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

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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 Hernandez
Producer: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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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

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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 Tagle

Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah hosts the show. Ryan talks about various ways that students can and are giving educators feedback through biased and unbiased surveys. Mike talks about a recent article showing that eighth grade girls are outscoring boys on STEM exams. The crew talks about the implications of this article and what it means to fostering equal representation in STEM professions going forward.

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

Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Mike hosts the show. Ryan and the rest of the crew applaud the 2019 national teacher of the year Rodney Robinson. They acknowledge him for his accomplishments in education, his educational approach, and the impact he made on his students at the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center. Sarah talks about the education technology industry and brings up stories discussing the lack of innovations that are actually useful in the classroom.

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

Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Ryan hosts the show. Sarah talks about education approaches that focus more in increasing student strengths over limiting their weaknesses. Mike introduces the idea of a student-run help desks. Not only can this idea alleviate stress from an I.T. standpoint, but these tech support systems can be an opportunity for students gain developmental training.

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

Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Sarah is back on air and hosts the show. Ryan talks about differing views on the movement to reduce homework for students. Mike speaks about standardized testing, and how students are being limited with their educational thoughts. The cast members present their perspectives on standardized testing. Also, the gang discusses successful alternatives in providing the best educational outcomes for all students.

Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Post-Production: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Mike and Ryan divulge into the topic of group work and collaboration of students in an educational setting. Ryan briefly summarizes an Edutopia article written by author Michael Ralph. He discusses with Mike about the reliance of group work in a classroom environment. Mike introduces a topic relevant to the technological industry of cybersecurity. He discusses the under-representation of women in the field of cybersecurity and the demand of commitment it takes to achieve success in this industry. Tune in!

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)
Producer: Ross Ulysse

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This week, Ryan hosts the show, while Sarah and Michael have some big ideas for you. Sarah talks about Executive Functioning in School. Mike talks about a challenge by OK GO to send you science project into space! Tune in for details.