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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.
March 25, 2019EP 20: Learning Literacy by Teaching; An Unlikely Chat App for TeensDon'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, while Ryan and Michael try to surprise Sarah with some ideas that hit home to her. Ryan talks about the idea that the best way to learn is teach. Mike talks about a new chat app than teens are using to flirt in class, and what teachers can do about it....more25minPlay
March 18, 2019Episode 19: High School Students attending PD classes; College Admissions Bribing ScandalDon'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 talks to Sarah and Ryan about their big ideas for the week. Sarah talks about how students' perspectives changed after attending a district's professional development day for teachers. Ryan's topic tackles the recent topic of the class action lawsuit against elite colleges based upon the recent standardized test and college admissions scandal....more22minPlay
March 04, 2019Ep 18: Preparing students for their future, or our past?; Better approaches to participation, without the hand-raising.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.This week, Sarah asks Ryan and Michael about their big ideas for the week. Michael talks about the view of preparing today's students for the technology-based world of tomorrow. Ryan's topic tackles the age-old behavior of hand-raising, and whether it's worth to explore new ways to improve student participation.Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)...more23minPlay
February 25, 2019Ep 17: Retaining our Best Teachers with Helpful Services; Revering Black History MonthDon'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 and Sarah brought their education topics for you, and Mike will be the host.Ryan talks about bringing needed services to schools, in order to retain the best teachers for long-term employment. Sarah's big idea this week tackles Black History Month from her perspective. Sarah also details the importance of these monthly events for areas with little or no exposure to different cultures.Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)...more23minPlay
February 18, 2019Ep 16: Podcasting Isn't Just for Adults; Taking the Edge off Testing AnxietyDon'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 and Ryan have two exciting education topics for you, while Sarah runs the show!Ryan's big idea is about, you guessed it. podcasting! An elementary school teacher, uses podcasting, in order to help her students express themselves. Mike's topic this week deals with taking the anxiety out of grueling exams in STEM by using simple exercises that can be done in the classroom.Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)...more22minPlay
February 11, 2019Ep 15: What Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood can teach us about education; improving schools' information securityDon'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, Mike, and Ryan have two exciting education topics for you! First, the BIIE crew discuss Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood and the lessons it can teach us as educators. This beloved children's program excelled at talking to kids about weighty concepts in a way that was neither condescending nor confusing for its audience. Educator's can learn a lot from this show's approach. Mike (our Information Security expert) also shares with us three things that all schools should be doing to protect their data from hacking and phishing attempts. Multi-factor identification, server segmentation, and firewalls are discussed.Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)...more27minPlay
February 04, 2019Ep 14: Enrichment for all Students; Empowerment through Self-Directed LearningDon'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.With Sarah and Ryan bringing the stories this week, Mike has a little fun with the intro. Sarah shares her insight on where schools should draw the line on personalized learning. While Ryan discusses how enrichment for all levels of students can prove to have surprising results.Want to read more about the big ideas discussed in today's show? Click on the links below:Sarah: https://bit.ly/2FYXxT5 https://bit.ly/2CTZwVFRyan: https://edut.to/2UFcQp8...more25minPlay
January 28, 2019Ep 13: Discussion on One to One Classrooms, and Deepening Student Learning with ARDon'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 and Mike bring in their big ideas, while Ryan provides his professional opinions.Mike talks about one to one classrooms and how they have changed the learning landscape. Sarah chimes in this week with her research on how AR can improve student learning!Want to read more about the big ideas discussed in today's show, click on the links below:Mike: https://bit.ly/2FShITpSarah: https://bit.ly/2FGw8WM...more22minPlay
January 21, 2019Ep 12: Inquiry Based Learning, and the Misuse of Technology in SchoolsThis week on Big Ideas of Education, we change the format and discuss two big ideas. Tweet us your feedback on this format at @AcademicaMedia or use #BigIdeasinEducation.On this week of Big Ideas in Education, Ryan and Mike present their big ideas while Sarah provides her educational opinion. Ryan talks about using inquiry-based learning approach in the classroom. Mike speaks about the increase of misuse of technology when it comes to student assessment. Want to read more about the big ideas discussed in today's show, click on the links below:Ryan - https://bit.ly/2SZZpigMichael - https://bit.ly/2qgHWYMRyan:Mike:Hosts: Sarah Fye (@readwithfye), Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair), Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Frankie Mestre (@frankiemestre14)...more24minPlay
January 14, 2019Ep 11: Teaching compassion in schools; employers value creativity; Utah's tech education leadershipHello Education Lovers! This week, the Big Ideas team has a new slate of stories for you. Ryan talks about a seventh grade teacher's interesting approach to teaching his students compassionate behaviors. Sarah discusses the most in-demand skill from employers in 2019 (creativity!) and how schools can encourage it in their students. Mike talks about Utah's recent innovations in tech education and how they can serve as a model for schools around the country. Hosts: Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Mike Hernandez (@edtechmichael); Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)Sources: https://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2018/12/18/want-your-students-to-be-kinder-try.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/amp/2019/01/07/the-most-in-demand-skill-of-2019-according-to-linkedin.htmlhttps://venturebeat.com/2019/01/09/heartland-tech-weekly-utahs-approach-to-tech-education-could-be-a-model-for-the-nation/...more25minPlay
FAQs about Big Ideas in Education:How many episodes does Big Ideas in Education have?The podcast currently has 240 episodes available.