Science In-Between

Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon

This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds - home and school, virtual and face-to-face, science and the classroom.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 282: Snow Day

    This week we talk about snow days (since we had one) and also how they are a case study in policy vs. guidance vs. practice across lots of areas. Things that bring us joy this week: McSweeny's Quarterly Concern Academy Award Nominated Best Pictures (specifically Train Dreams; F1; and Secret Agent) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    38 min

  2. JAN 28

    Episode 281: Can We Make Science Education More Accessible?

    In this episode, we try to answer a listener's email about online accessibility and science education. Things that bring us joy this week: The Rip movie Is This Thing On? movie Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    37 min

  3. JAN 21

    Episode 280: Dark Forest of Naming

    This week we talk about conceptualizing and operationalizing ideas in educational research and the impact of that process on improving teaching practice. Things that bring us joy this week: Buena Vista Social Club F1 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    46 min

  4. JAN 14

    Episode 279: PD4AI

    In this episode, we discuss professional development for learning how to integrate artificial intelligence in classroom settings and assignments. Things that bring us joy this week: Sinners movie Butterhorns (Not the recipe, but close; This one also looks promising) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    51 min

  5. JAN 7

    Episode 278: Nothing Prime in There

    This week we talk about how to handle the situation of a teacher candidate who is not successful in their field placements. Things that bring us joy this week: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    41 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    Episode 277: Stop! Start! Or continue!

    This week we talked about (New Year's) resolutions of things we want to start, stop, and continue coming into the next year. Things that bring us joy this week: With a Vengeance by Riley Sager One Battle After Another Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    40 min

  7. 12/24/2025

    Episode 276: Enough of This Frivolity

    This week we talk about commencements. You know, graduation. Things that bring us joy this week: Cookies (made by Tanya if you are lucky) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    49 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    Episode 275: Words Matter

    In this episode, we discuss efforts to develop national competencies for teacher preparation. Things that bring us joy this week: 10 to 25 The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier By David Yeager The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    50 min
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This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds - home and school, virtual and face-to-face, science and the classroom.

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  • Creator
    Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    283
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Science In-Between
  • Show Website
    Science In-Between