Big Ideas in Education Academica Media
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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 inform and entertain education professionals and supporters.
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Ep 215: Global Citizenship Education; Education beliefs that are not backed by research
This week, Sarah talks about global citizenship in education and explores the often-overlooked stories and practices that permeate teaching, focusing on critical thinking, conflict resolution, and intercultural understanding. Ryan talks about an article from Edutopia that challenges common educational myths, "task-related drawing” and "round robin reading" as a more effective instructional approach. Tune in!
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair) ; Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse -
Ep 214: Innovating Education with Literature and AI with Dr. Andi Morency
This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Andi Morency, the Executive Director and Principal of the Honors Academy of Literature charter school in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Morency talks about the unique approach her school takes in integrating evidence-based practices and literature into their curriculum. Dr. Morency also talks about the AI-driven professional development model, which leverages the Edthena platform to enhance teacher growth and student outcomes. Tune in!
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse -
Ep 213: 4-Day School Weeks; Tommy Orange visits Bronx School
This week, Ryan talks about the impact of 4-day school weeks, examining Colorado's 27J district's experience and academic outcomes.Sarah talks about Tommy Orange's inspiring visit to a Bronx school, emphasizing the importance of connecting literature to students' experiences for transformative learning. Tune in!
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.
Articles:
https://www.k12dive.com/news/staffed-up-4-day-school-weeks-teacher-recruitment-retention/710246/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/books/tommy-orange-there-there-wandering-stars.html?smid=url-share
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse -
Ep 212: Revolutionizing Document Management in Schools with Marshall Simmonds
This week, Ryan is joined by Marshall Simmonds, the Vice President of Sales for Scribbles Software, a prominent provider of K-12 software solutions. Marshall talks about the challenges schools face with document management, discussing issues like uploading and searching documents efficiently. Marshall also talks about the limitations of commercially available document storage platforms in the K-12 setting and highlights recent updates to the ScribOnline system to overcome document management hurdles. Tune in!
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse -
Ep 211: AI in Math Education; Lockerless schools
This week, Sarah talks about the integration of AI in mathematics, emphasizing its applications in the field and alignment with educational values and goals. This approach allows educators to be at the forefront of utilizing AI to enhance learning experiences. Ryan talks about the trend in schools across the country toward the removal of lockers. New school constructions are opting for locker-free designs in favor of collaborative spaces furnished with modern furniture conducive to student group projects. Tune in!
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)
Producer: Ross Ulysse -
Ep 210: Exploring Project-Based Learning for Engaging and Effective Instruction
This week, Ryan sits down with Telannia Norfar, a National Board Certified math teacher and the curriculum director of PBL Works. Telannia shares her insights on the benefits and effectiveness of project-based learning, highlighting what she enjoys most about it. Telannia also talks about how educators can reimagine math through this approach, offering valuable resources to enhance the impact of math lessons. Tune in!
You can find out more about our guest work by visiting www.pblworks.org
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.
Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair)
Producer: Ross Ulysse
Customer Reviews
Preparing Students For Their Future
Excellent discussion around how we feel we are preparing students for jobs that we don't even know exist yet! I love the idea that one of the newest skills we need to impart to our students is, 'Learning to Learn.'
Episode 1 - Teacher retention
All the speakers on the podcast did a great job and I must say Ryan Kairalla was an absolute superstar as the commentator !!! He has a true talent for this role !!! It’s worth a listen and just 20 minutes. Can’t wait for episode 2...
Excellent Podcast
Great information, current topics, applicable to educators and administrators! Looking forward to upcoming podcasts!