The POGIL Podcast

The POGIL Podcast has been in production for five years. We have kept you informed about the workings of the Project and introduced you to some of the great people who work really hard in our community, It is time to take a break. Our sixth season may debut down the road but it won't happen just yet. We have recorded one last episode with the entire podcast team. Join Alex, Marcy, Siobhan and Wayne as they celebrate the conclusion of this podcast run. You can still listen to past episodes on our host site https://rss.com/podcasts/thepogilpodcast/ .

Our 2025 PEACH Award winners, Ryan Palmer and Sidney Boquiren, joined Siobhan Julian, 2022 award winner, to have a conversation about what POGIL means to them and what they see as their future in the POGIL Project. Congratulations to Ryan and Sidney and welcome to all of our practitioners who are joining us as part of the POGIL Project.

One of the most important teams in The POGIL Project is the Steering Committee. These POGIL practitioners volunteer to help guide the Project in making sure that we are true to our core values and that our outcomes are consistent with our Strategic Plan. This year we are welcoming two new members, Kayla Heffernan, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Martin Schmerr of Central Ohio Technical College. Host Alex Grushow had a chance to visit with Kayla and Martin during our most recent POGIL National Meeting (PNM) in June.

Have you written your teaching story? Have you talked about your teaching story with others? As we look to the future of education and the changes that may be on the horizon, it is more important than ever to communicate what we do in the classroom as POGIL practitioners. Today’s episode features Siobhan Julian of Webster Central School District, Webster NY and Shawn Simonson of Boise State University as they discuss the importance of writing and telling your teaching story.

Check out the following references:

Understanding by Design Framework: Jay McTighe and Grant Williams

https://files.ascd.org/staticfiles/ascd/pdf/siteASCD/publications/UbD_WhitePaper0312.pdf

Establishing a Framework for Assessing Teaching Effectiveness: Shawn R. Simonson, Brittnee Earl & Megan Frary

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/87567555.2021.1909528#abstract

As the POGIL classroom evolves, technology plays a role in delivering content and getting feedback about the classroom environment. Alex Grushow talks with Rick Moog and Clif Kussmaul about the development of the GILT platform, an application that gathers data from student teams to help practitioners with the implementation of POGIL.

We strive to make learning with POGIL available for all students. That is why are committed to having a classroom environment that welcomes everyone. Join us as we talk about the history and continuing dedication to this fundamental principle of the POGIL Project.

Are you interested in improving your application of POGIL principles both in and out of the classroom? Join Alex Grushow as he talks with Marty Perry and Tim Herzog about new offerings from the POGIL Project that help practitioners get the most out of using POGIL.

Our next NCAPP happens in June of 2025. Join Alex Grushow and Siobhan Julian as they preview the event with co-chairs of the planning committee, Kristi Deaver and Wayne Pearson, More information about NCAPP is available on our website at https://pogil.org/ncapp

Well, it's that time of year. Students are back in class. Facilitators are facilitating. The POGIL Podcast is returning! We are closing in on the first full episode of Season 5. Join Alex, Siobhan and Wayne as they talk about what is in store for our listeners when we return in October.

In our final episode of season 4, we are celebrating our recipients of the POGIL PEACH and IMPACT awards. The PEACH award is given to new practitioners who have made significant contributions early in their time with POGIL. Join Alex Grushow as he talks with our PEACH Award winners Amy Steele and Kayla Haffernan.The IMPACT award recognizes veteran practitioners who have a record of sustained contributions to the Project. Siobhan Julian continues the conversation with our IMPACT awardees, Gail Webster and Sally Hunnicutt.

For more information about the awards and the 2024 recipients, check out:

PEACH AWARD

IMPACT AWARD