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Tune in to the ChangED Podcast as Erin McCool from Carolina discusses the challenge of using phenomena to make science meaningful in Pennsylvania. Exploring the shift in teaching methodologies, Erin highlights the difficulty of adopting new approaches both for educators and students. Departing from traditional teaching models, educators are now facilitators of learning experiences rather than mere conveyors of knowledge. Join us as we delve into this unique opportunity to proactively shape teaching pedagogy.

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Join the team as they sit down with Jason Feig from the Khan Academy at PETE&C.  In this high-flying episode, we're taking off on the AI runway, exploring the vital partnership between humans and artificial intelligence (AI). Buckle up as we navigate through the skies of data, emphasizing the essential role of human input in guiding AI systems - just like how a pilot steers an airplane! And just like a well-coordinated flight crew, we'll discover how AI enhances student engagement, propelling us into deeper interactions.

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Join Patrice and Andrew as we discuss how to move from delivering information to helping students discover answers through phenomena.   In this episode, we're exploring three-dimensional learning, where students discover answers themselves. We'll discuss how engagement fosters a love for science and feature insights from Jason Baughman from STEMScopes. Let's dive in!

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Join Andrew and Patrice as they sit down with Sam Stansbery, a computer science teacher from Norristown Area High School, as he shares how he empowers his high school students to inspire the district's elementary students to think about computer science in a different way.   

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Remake Learning Days is an innovative learning festival for families and students! This is a creative, international, learning experience. Taking root in regions across the world, thousands of hands-on and engaging events are designed for kids of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers and more. Pennsylvania leads the charge in Remake Learning Days by hosting events through the entire state.  Pennsylvania’s Remake Learning Days festival is from May 2 – May 22, 2024.   To learn more, visit: https://remakelearningdays.org/ 

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Live from this year's PETE&C conference, Abbey Lichtenberg and Nicole Bond join us from Lincoln Intermediate Unit to talk about the advantage of starting with phenomena in science class.  Special guest host Jason Zimmerman from IU 13 joins Patrice and Andrew to continue the conversation with Abbey and Nicole about how creating an invitation to learn can significantly impact outcomes in your classrooms.

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Ryne Anthony from Flux Space in Norristown, PA joined Patrice, Andrew and Tony at PETE&C to discuss his keynote for the STEM Summit.  In this hilarious episode, Ryne shares how his son's innovative idea to wash carrots in the bathroom and store them on the toilet led him to the topic of his keynote: how to encourage students to be problem seekers and solvers.  To learn more about Flux Space, visit fluxspace.io

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In this special episode recorded at PET&C 2024, Katie Kelly joins the ChangED Nation as she shares the work that she is doing around creating bridges between different content areas.  The team discusses how ed tech can be a change agent to cross-curricular, non-siloed learning that is authentic and meaningful for all students.  

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Ken Zimmerman joins Patrice and Andrew again to share his love for student centered learning and the impact it can have on students and teachers. Trying something new, taking a risk, can have major positive implications in your classroom. Join ChangED as we learn how in this episode! 

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In this bonus episode of the ChangED podcast, we got to sit down with Kendy Schiffert who shared her love of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).  Her heartfelt explanation of her journey through school to become an educator is surely going to be a fan favorite! 

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