Ashland University Professional Learning Podcast

Keith Ramsdell talks about how Ashland University is responding to the challenges of the pandemic and forging a dynamic future.

Dr. Christina Collins shares her values and goals as a new member of Ohio's State Board of Education.

Miranda Roscoe, Sheri Grove, Mary Karlovec, Jennifer Cseh talk about the accomplishments of their award-winning school and how they continue to adapt programs to meet the needs of an ever-changing educational landscape.

Dr. Alicia Monroe and Julie Peterson talk about how the Rowan First Star STEAM Academy and ASPIRE Leadership Development Experience provide a transformational, lifelong learning experience for marginalized youth.

Dr. Brenda Wiederhold shares her insights about the underlying causes of Zoom-fatigue and how Virtual Reality is being used as a therapeutic tool.

Rebecca Koenig talks about being a journalist covering the field of Education today and shares insights from her article on the present and future impact of Zoom

Dr. Alisha Dennis-Brinson and Emma Kulbis talk about the growing need for training in the area of addictions counseling and treatment.

Paul Pendleton shares his unique perspective about the challenges facing Education today and talks about how the Dream Innovation Team is identifying high-impact initiatives that are making a difference in the field.

Devin Evans talks about the innovative teaching strategies he's implemented to keep students engaged and to keep learning relevant. He also explains how the Black Male Educator Alliance is working to recruit, train, and develop black male teachers.

Tracee Anderson talks about the need for Addictions Prevention training and explains how Ashland University's new programs are providing key learning pathways.

Professional Learning Communities in a COVID environment: keeping collaboration alive.

In their quest to reimagine education, Leslie and Julie have developed a program that uses staff members to support learning at home. Non-teaching staff members have been trained and matched to students to provide on-going contact, and tutoring as students have needed. This group of individuals has become an intricate part of the learning process not only addressing academic needs but also social-emotional learning as well.

Social-Emotional Learning: Dr. Duncan, Dr. Lee, Dr. Kenly, and Mrs. Blackwood talk about how Clayton County Public Schools (GA) is implementing a high-impact, community-wide Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program.

Leading Into The Future: John Hanlon shares how his company's innovative routing software is helping districts maximize resources in response to complex transportation variables resulting from the pandemic.

Social-Emotional Learning: This podcast talks about the definition of chronic absenteeism, the causes, the implications for students, parents, districts and communities and introduces potential solutions that could have a lasting impact to reduce absenteeism. Wade's article can be read at https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-07-29-districts-pivot-their-strategies-to-reduce-chronic-absenteeism-during-distance-learning

Leading Into The Future: Cheryl Hibbeln talks about using the Master Schedule as a leaver for systemic change in instruction, equity, and achievement.

Dr. Wendy Stanley talks about Professional Development initiatives offered through Ashland University's Center of Northwest Ohio.

Leading Into The Future: Joel Garfinkle explains why Empathy is an important leadership trait and how it can be implemented to improve professional outcomes.

Leading Into The Future: Kathy Pugh and Rodney Meadows share how they partnered with MRO Built to create the Pack & Go, a portable desk sanitation device for schools.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Dr. Jon Eckert talks about three key areas for improving instructional practice in 2020-2021: Well-Being; Engagement; and Feedback. Well-Being; Engagement; and Feedback. Dr. Jon Eckert talks about three key areas for improving instructional practice in 2020-2021.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Father Joseph Newman talks about how the Summer REPS (Review, Engage, Prepare) program helped to inform best practices for the fall and beyond.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Dr. Matt Joseph talks about creative ways to reconceive professional learning and student engagement in the pandemic era.

Social-Emotional Learning: Dr. Mahnaz Charania explains how mapping students' support networks provides valuable information that can be used to help students succeed personally and academically. She talks about how these networks are critical during the K-12 years and throughout a child's life.

Social-Emotional Learning: Melissa FitzGerald talks about how her district implemented a Mindfulness program that is having a positive impact on teaching, leading, and learning.

Leading Into The Future: Jessica Flaxman shares her insights about best strategies for communicating with today's parents and caregivers.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Steve Grubbs talks about how Virtual Reality is reshaping the educational landscape and the benefits of VR for teaching and learning during the pandemic and beyond.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Vince DeTillio speaks with Dr. Cheryle Dee Basinger about the impact of Covid-19 on teaching and learning. He provides insight into the strengths and challenges of the district. He also provides advice as to what he would recommend for districts as we move through these changing times.

Leading Into The Future: New York Times bestselling author Gregg Easterbrook discusses his book It's Better Than It Looks and shares why optimism matters for the future of Education. www.greggeasterbrook.com

Leading Into The Future: Students from New Albany explain how they applied their STEM skills to create Mask Strain Relievers (MSRs) which are now being donated to healthcare workers and others across the country.

Social-Emotional Learning: Greg Donnellan talks about strategies being used to promote academic and social-emotional learning for students with special needs during the pandemic.

Social-Emotional Learning: Jennifer Vargo and Kristi Burre discuss how the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services are working together to address issues of child maltreatment during the pandemic.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Ana Chapman talks about findings from the recent Ohio PTA survey conducted in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Education.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Ian Mail discusses the challenges of being a student during the pandemic and offers suggestions for the future of Education.

Introducing Columbus Region Podcasts: Dr. Dee Basinger introduces the Columbus Region for upcoming podcasts highlighting issues and initiatives from that region of the state.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Joe Letterhos shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing districts during the outbreak, into the fall, and beyond.

Leading Into The Future: Piet van Lier discusses funding inequities impacting school districts during the pandemic.

Leading Into The Future: Craig Burford shares how the Ohio Educational Service Center Association is providing leadership and collaboration across the state and nationally.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Jenni Wininger discusses a 4th-6th grade virtual summer camp for Mandarin Chinese and other distance programs.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Alison Yoshimoto-Towery shares the quick and effective strategies being used to support students and educators.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Susannah Wayland shares how ODE's Office of Integrated Student Supports is addressing the needs of homeless students during COVID-19.

Social-Emotional Learning: Stephanie Heck discusses how the pandemic is impacting family systems and the ability of students to learn from home.

Social-Emotional Learning: Dr. Denise Pope describes strategies for improving student well-being and engagement.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Dave Kish explains how - and why - his district implements descriptive grading and how that approach relates to issues of equity and effectiveness during the pandemic and beyond.

Leading Into The Future: Monica Brown talks about best practices of professional learning and pressing issues of equity and access.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Denise Justice shares how tablets are being used to deliver Correctional Education courses and how those programs deliver an important service.

Leading Into The Future: Roxann Caserio talks about how she uses community input to help guide district decisions in response to the pandemic.

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Alexandra Levit discusses her book, Humanity Works: Merging People and Technologies for the Workforce of the Future, and offers advice for K-12 leaders.

Leading Into The Future: Scott Embacher shares a variety of strategies being used to maintain relationships and learning during the pandemic.

Leading Into The Future: Jim Mahoney explains that the longer the pandemic goes on the deeper the impact will be on the field of Education. Learn more about Jim at http://www.jimwmahoney.com/

Teaching & Learning In The New Era: Dr. Liz Kolb discusses her book Learning First, Technology Second and importance of focusing on student engagement while teaching with technology.

Leading Into The Future: Thom Fladung gives advice about how educational leaders should communicate with their constituencies.