After months of talking about it we are FINALLY diving in to the World Peace Game. Dr. Sarah Ricks from Dickinson Public Schools joins us to share her experiences facilitating the game and the benefits she has seen in her students. This is the longest episode yet but trust us, it's worth it!!

John Hunter TED Talk

World Peace Game Website

Summer is a great time for professional development, but many teachers have a complicated relationship with the topic. In this episode we offer some suggestions for maximizing PD opportunities.

Summer break is a time for teachers to rest and recharge. The professors offer some suggestions on doing summer well so you are ready to dive back in come August!

As we wrap up the 2022-2023 school year, the professors talk about different ways to end a course and say good-bye to our students from kindergarten through college. I hear the violin playing the intro of the Vitamin C song...

In this special edition episode, the professors sit down with two Dickinson State students who have just completed their student teaching experience and are approaching the end-of-program celebrations. Logan Egge and Chelsea Wright share their experiences at DSU, their advice for upcoming student teachers, and their plans for the future as they head out into the world.

As we bring on more special guests we may learn how to better do the audio when we are sharing microphones. Please bear with us through that process!

A seemingly simple practice, many educators underestimate the power of setting and communicating lesson objectives. The professors discuss the importance of this practice and share different ideas for doing so effectively.

The professors welcome special guest Dr. Joan Aus to discuss how to support English learners in the classroom. Click here to access the online resource discussed in the episode.

We want students to take ownership of their learning and choose pathways that are best for them, but how can they do so if we don't teach them? This episode introduces the topic of metacognition and how teachers can utilize strategies to help students dive deeper into the learning.

In this special edition of Brewing Education, five Dickinson State Teacher Education students discuss what they've learned about assessment practices. As promised in the episode, here the list of interviewers/interviewees:

The professors share the evolution of their late work policies and explain why they now accept work after due dates without penalty. If you believe in a different policy, let us know!