Teach Wonder

Christie Folsom works at the Chippewa River District Library. Whether you are a regular in the library or are not sure what street you'd drive down to find yours, this episode is for you.  Our conversation spans early literacy and the role of libraries in the community. We end our interview with our favorite reads of 2022. We guarantee this interview will is one you'll enjoy.

Links:
Chippewa River District Library
Book Eaters
Fairy Tale
Now What
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse
A World of Curiosities
Cloud Cuckoo Land


Intro Music by:
David Biedenbender

Other Music and Sounds:
Coma-Media
Music for Video
Lexin
Pixabay
Nullhertz
Audio Coffee

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In its simplest form, today's interview focuses on the program Connections that Count. It partners Central Michigan University undergrads with people with disabilities. More realistically, this podcast episode is about building a community that is based on respect and care; one that brings out the best in others and holds members accountable. Building communities like that take time and work. Dr. Holly Hoffman shares details about this program and tells us why it's important to foster that sense of community.

Links:
Connections that Count

Music: David Biedenbender 

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Our interview with Pete O’Neil focuses on building relationships with students as a launching point for learning. He shares how he his thinking about teaching has changed overtime and what ideas and experiences he has learned from in his 23 years as a teacher. Pete’s honest approach to difficult questions makes this interview one that we can all learn from. 

Intro Music by David Biedenbender

Other Music: 
Daddy_S_Music 
Backstag147 
Meditation Hypnosis 
Samuel Francis Johnson 
Nature’s Eye 
Ordinary Day 

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This episode is a conversation with faculty Wiline Pangle, PhD. She is leading a new certificate that is a combined effort of many and speaks to a movement in education that we are more than a little interested in. This certificate gives students an opportunity to integrate their skills and apply them in a way that is authentic. We discuss the difference between student driven and student centered learning. We hear about the logistics involved and the dreams for this certificate. And we are inspired by the way in which this program looks to capture a student's capacity to grow and help them maximize the skills that aren't easily assessed by siloed systems.

Music:
David Biedenbender 

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Ever wondered what a year in the life of another teacher looks like? Ever wonder what a year of doing project-based, interdisciplinary learning in a makerspace looks like? Trey Smith is a K - 8 digital literacy teacher in Philadelphia. He is sharing details on his units, approach to educational design, and reflections on where to go next. You'll leave this episode with a better understanding of how content can be connected and integrated into a cohesive unit. Join us for a reflective and practice-packed conversation.

Links:
Wildcat Workshop at Chester Arthur School
Philadelphia Writing Project
National Writing Project
Next Generation Science Storylines
Exploratorium Activities
PhET Interactive Simulations
StoryMap JS
Teaching with the Library of Congress Blog Post with Political Cartoon about Water Quality
Supporting Civically Engaged Argument Writing with Primary Sources: Monuments, Memorials, and Memory
Code.org
Micro:bits and MakeCode
Trey’s Personal Website

Other Makerspace and STEM Educator Episodes:
Defining STEM Education
The Experience Doesn't End in the Makerspace
Empowerment is the Why in Education

Intro Music :David Biedenbender
Other Music: 
Brenton Davis- Lofi in the bank
Monday Hopes- walk on funky street 
LesFm- LoFi Night Dreaming
Mandiran New Circles

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We are bringing our former teacher friend and new colleague Kim June back on our podcast. We asked Kim to think about a change she's made to her practice and how she is bringing that into the fall. We were not prepared for her answer- so much so, that we brought her back for a second interview for this episode. Part I will be an interview with Julie and Part II is with Ashley. You won't want to miss Kim's reflection on her 30+ year teaching career and what she would do if she was back in the classroom right now.

Links:
Kim's First Episode

Music:
Intro and Outro by David Biedenbender

Other Music:
Selections by Schubert 
Daylight Emotional by SunnyFruit 

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Welcome to Season 3! We're launching this season with Amanda Cornwell. A colleague at the makerspace, Amanda runs field trips, student programming, and brings a huge amount of creativity, innovation, and joy to the makerspace. We asked her about how she's changed as an educator and how she's bringing that into fall.


Music By: David Biedenbender

Links: Heather Lanier 

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Welcome back to Season 3 of Teach Wonder. Tune in to hear some what is coming this season and find out how you can be involved.

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Music: David Biedenbender

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We're ending this season with a mix of interviews from a different point of view. Julie spoke with three students at Central Michigan University who are studying to be teachers. Listen to how they're preparing, how they've grown, and what they think about building relationships with students. 

Intro Music: 
David Biedenbender 

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 Sarah Szuminski brings a unique blend of experience as a teacher and as a parent to this important conversation about childhood, special education, and what we want for our kids. Sarah has her master's degree in early childhood special education. She has worked in professional settings with children, teachers, parents, and therapists. As a parent, she has done the same. Parents, teachers, and adults will learn from Sarah's expertise and passion.

Sarah's Links:
Simplifying Play
Lisa Murphy On Play
Wrightslaw

Additional Links:
Disability Visibility

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