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We're Actually Doing This


    • Feb 17, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 26 - AI, the 4Cs, and the Future of Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 96:45


    Join Woods and Reierson as they sit down with Dave Blanchard and Sean Beaverson, two individuals passionate about exploring the potential impact of artificial intelligence on education. In this episode, we discuss the ways in which AI could transform teaching and learning, and what that could mean for educators and students alike. We explore the possibilities and challenges of integrating AI into classrooms and beyond. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of education, whether you're an educator, student, or simply curious about the possibilities of AI. So, come aboard and join the conversation – will you jump off your iceberg?

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    Episode 25 - Jamie Copenace - Bringing Indigenous Culture and Seasonal Activities to the Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 28:14


    Woods and Reierson get to chat with Jamie Copenace. An Indigenous educator that specializes in helping bring local Indigenous culture into the classroom. Enjoy!

    Episode 24 - Student Interest Groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 20:17


    Woods and Reierson sit down and chat about a recent experience with interest groups for students. Enjoy the listen!

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    Episode 23 - Alea Stoll - Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 32:05


    Woods and Reierson get to have a conversation with Alea Stoll a Mckinney Vento coordinator. Enjoy!

    Episode 22 - Erik Nelson from Fan School!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 36:54


    Woods and Reierson get to sit down and talk with the creator of fan.school a student centered fantasy games and publishing platform. The conversation includes game-based learning, curiosity and confusion, and pride is our great state of Minnesota.

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    Episode 21 - Tracy Scott Kelly a busy educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 36:40


    Woods and Reierson get to sit down to talk with Tracy Scott Kelly about his impact within education as a teacher and school board member, relationships, #starfishclub, and cars. Specifically station wagons. Tracy is on Twitter @tracyscottkelly.

    Episode 20 - Laura Carleton from MI2 The Idea Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 30:18


    Woods and Reierson get to chat with Laura Carleton. Laura helps lead an initiative to help promote and train manufacturing industry employees through a specialized learning program MI2 part of the Idea Circle. www.theideacircle.com

    Episode 19 - Chris Woods from Daily STEM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 33:31


    Woods (Dana) and Reierson have a guest co host Travis Whittington. They get the chance to interview Chris Woods from Daily STEM. The conversation includes integrating STEM into all activities, collaboration, and what Chris is actually doing to make education a better place.

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Gary "Rez Dawg" Jourdain WRLN 105.3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 43:31


    Woods and Reierson get to have a discussion with Gary Jourdain the station manager at 105.3 WRLN. The discussion includes connecting the community of Red Lake, bridging and making connections across the North Land, and some fun music takes. https://www.wrln.com/ On Twitter @rezdawg897

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Exciting Changes and Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 36:40


    Woods and Reierson sit down in studio A "The Play Room" to talk about changes to the podcast, summer recharge, and future guests. @doingthispod doingthispodcast@gmail.com

    Episode 1 - Our Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 14:33


    Woods and Reierson have a discussion about their purpose for creating a podcast along with Wordle talk, students sticking it out, and other normal or unnormal banter. Enjoy! @danawoods @mr_reierson

    Episode 16 - Live from the Summer Tech Summit 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 34:54


    Woods and Reierson get to sit down with Joe Adams, Kate Molde, Dave Gooch, Andrea Olson, and Jason Luksik at the Summer Technology Summit in Bemidji! Enjoy!

    Episode 15 - Todd Haugen - A Familiar Voice in Bemidji

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 40:42


    Woods and Reierson talk with newly appointed school board member and local radio host Todd Haugen. The conversation includes getting our story out, tips for interviews, and appreciation for teachers.

    Episode 14 - Zach Melin - Teaching Students on the Spectrum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 68:17


    Woods and Reierson have a chat with a local setting 3 special education teacher, Zach Melin. The discussion includes stories, strategies, and building a collaborative group of adults.

    Episode 13 - Brad Johnson - "Don't be a problem!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 58:47


    Woods and Reierson get the chance to chat with 3rd grade teacher Brad Johnson. He gives some breaking news and we talk about the positivity and difficulty in changing schools.

    Episode 12 - Lindsay Potter - Collaboration, Distance Learning, Energy, and Passion!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 40:46


    Woods and Reierson get to have a chat with kindergarten teacher Lindsay Potter. Lots of topics are covered and Lindsey shares with us how she stays so motivated and passionate as a teacher throughout the year.

    Episode 11 - Dick Beardsley - It's not over until it's over!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 68:17


    Woods and Reierson get to sit down and chat with fishing guide and world famous marathon runner Dick Beardsley. The conversation connects all sorts of life experiences to schools, teaching, and all things education.

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    Episode 10 - Kate Molde - For the Love of Reading!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 51:46


    Woods and Reierson get to have a chat with Northern Elementary Reading Interventionist, Kate Molde. The interview includes ways to promote reading at home, book choice, helping reluctant readers, and some of Kate's success stories.

    Episode 9 - Alea Stoll - How We are Helping Students in Transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 42:28


    Woods and Reierson talk to the MV Liaison, Alea Stoll. The conversation includes information about the services Alea helps provide students in transition, how to identify students in transition, SEL talk, and the crackdown on sharing our streaming services.

    Episode 8 - Too Much Great Stuff for a Title - Zach McDermott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 56:52


    Dana and Casey sit down with a game changer, Zach McDermott. The discussion involves ed tech, growth mindset, SEL, and so much more. Enjoy!

    Episode 7 - STEAM with Whittington

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 39:43


    Woods and Reierson talk to Gene Dillon Elementary STEAM teacher Travis Whittington. The chat includes giving students experiences, setting them up for the future, and having fun teaching what you enjoy. Link to Eagle Eye News - https://sites.google.com/isd31.net/gdesteam/eagle-eye?authuser=0

    Episode 6 - Dana Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 25:24


    Our regular co-host Woods sits in the guest seat and is questioned Reierson. It's an episode about collaboration to integrate technology!

    Episode 5 - Giving Students Choice! - Melissa Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 36:41


    Woods and Reierson are joined by Melissa Anderson a kindergarten teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. We discuss student choice, Master's program breakthroughs, and Melissa's daughters learning on vacation. Enjoy!

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    Episode 4 - Superintendent of Bemidji Area Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 42:08


    Woods and Reierson get to sit down and talk with Tim Lutz the Superintendent of Bemidji Area Schools. Conversation involves vision, relationships, difficult times, and drones. Enjoy!

    Episode 3 - Choice, Relationships, and Passion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 36:07


    Woods and Reierson get to have a chat with two outstanding teachers at Gene Dillon Elementary. Jill Wendland and Whitney Kinnander are amazing guests with some serious passion for what they do. Enjoy!

    Episode 2 - Brian Stefanich - Bemidji Career Academies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 16:39


    Casey sits down to talk with Bemidji Career Academies Coordinator Brian Stefanich to talk about the wonderful opportunities the program provides for Bemidji's high school students and the community. https://bemidjicareeracademies.com/

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