The Ohio State University Inspire

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The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology is a tapestry of people with fascinating stories to tell. Individually and collectively, faculty, staff, students and alumni are led to improve lives, create change and help those outside privilege — often led by their own personal experiences to make change. Here are their stories.

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Screen time for young kids: What are growing minds missing?

Overuse of media devices might impact white matter in developing brains, research shows. But it’s less about screens and more about the interactions that young children aren’t receiving. Link to transcript

25 min
OCT 23

American history: Having another déjà vu moment

Repeating cycles in the United States could serve as lessons for a better future, if we first recognize them. Link to transcript

24 min
SEP 24

Americans are having fewer babies. Research points to why

Birth rates are declining. Ohio State researchers study possible reasons, economic solutions and discuss the scrutiny of another aspect of reproductive choice Link to transcript

28 min
AUG 21

Can educators warm up to AI? Experts weigh in

Chatbot technology can boost learning motivation and student engagement. But first, educators must put parameters in place. Link to transcript

29 min
JUL 17

Hidden harm: Investigating elder abuse around us

America is aging. How does mistreatment of our oldest members reflect our ageist attitudes? Research indicates how to fight the least-recognized form of abuse. Link to transcript

29 min
JUN 18

Better Latine education starts with the right books

In America’s schools, Latine children make up nearly a third of students. Are we teaching them in ways that ensure their future, and ours? Latine literature shows a path forward. Link to transcript See our experts' top picks for Latine children's and young adult books.

32 min
MAY 15

The psychology of scamming: How fraudsters hijack your brain

If you think you can’t be duped by internet and phone scammers, you’re the victim they’re looking for. Here’s how fraudsters get inside your head and swindle people who think they can’t be “had.” Link to transcript

25 min
APR 17

Debunking myths about co-opted reading science

Three “science of reading” researchers push back on the idea that teaching phonics alone will cure America’s literacy problems. Comprehension is the next big hurdle. Link to transcript here

30 min

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Compelling

05/08/2023

StillPersisting

The podcast tackles issues of today with a hopeful spirit. Thanks for challenging me to think outside the box.

The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology is a tapestry of people with fascinating stories to tell. Individually and collectively, faculty, staff, students and alumni are led to improve lives, create change and help those outside privilege — often led by their own personal experiences to make change. Here are their stories.