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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
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 (https://www.broadway.com/shows/buena-vista-social-club/) F1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16311594) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
Good to be back for 2026, the 10 year anniversary of Hello Sport!The Hello Sport 10 Year Anniversary Hat is on sale here: https://hellosport.shop/4 Pines, a brewery born in Manly and enjoyed everywhere. Get their Japanese Lager available here: https://4pinesbeer.com.au/Good Day Multivitamin & Day Lyte Electrolytes, it's the least you can do. Use code 'dribblers' for 10% off your order here: https://www.begoodhealth.com.au/Neds. Whatever you bet on, Take it to the Neds Level. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Welcome BackRule ChangesBiker HoopsZerafaNas vs LatimoreBBL FinalsLomax SagaManly Pre SeasonZuffa Promo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
Aaron Golub is the first legally blind athlete to ever play in a Division I football game. With no vision in his right eye and only a small, central "tiny hole" field of sight in his left (and roughly 20/200 in that limited view!), Aaron spent years being underestimated and defined by what others believed he couldn't do, until he decided to rewrite the story himself. Today, Aaron shares what it means to build resilience early, how internal motivation changes everything, and why the challenges we want to escape often become the very things that shape us. From being picked last in every sport to waking up at 5:00 AM to master a single skill, he walks us through the mindset shifts, habits, and leadership lessons that carried him from the sidelines to the field and far beyond it. My friends, if you've ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or tired of being defined by a label, this conversation is for you. You'll leave with renewed hope, quiet confidence, and the reminder that the best of your days remain ahead.
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 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59854151)by Tom King The Message (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210943364) by Ta-Nehisi Coates Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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: One Battle After Another (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30144839/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14364480) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
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 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/10-to-25/David-Yeager/9781668023884) The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/294555/the-areas-of-my-expertise-by-john-hodgman/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
TrulySignificant.com honors Ray Zinn, legendary entrepreneur, author of The Essential Leader, and founder of Micrel, a successful semiconductor company. He served as its CEO for 37 years until its acquisition by Microchip Technology in 2015. He started Micrel in 1978 without venture capital, building it into a profitable, publicly traded company known for its focus on reliability and low employee turnover, making him Silicon Valley's longest-serving CEO. Of significance, learn that Ray was legally blind while leading Micrel to a $900 million valuation. Hear about how losing one sense does not limit you! Dive into the topic of "deep listening" and allowing adversity to refine you, not define you. Remember folks....strength isn't what you show when things are easy. It's how you adapt. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
This week we talk about accreditation, which we admit sounds really boring, but turns out it is only somewhat boring and you might find out why you should care. Things that bring us joy this week: Pips (https://www.nytimes.com/games/pips) - NY Times Games App Game MaddAddam (MaddAddam #3) (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17262203-maddaddam)by Margaret Atwood Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss the reorganizations happening at institutions of higher education. Things that bring us joy this week: Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codename_Villanelle) Pzizz app for power napping (https://pzizz.com/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about grades, and specifically the Chronicle of Higher Education (https://www.chronicle.com/article/we-need-to-talk-about-harvards-grade-inflation-report) article about grade inflation at Harvard. Things that bring us joy this week: David Maslanka (https://davidmaslanka.com)'s Symphony No. 4 (https://davidmaslanka.com/works/symphony-no-4-2/?) Long Island Compromise (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55777544-long-island-compromise) by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss the pernicious nature of "viewpoint diversity." We draw upon the Fall 2025 Academe article titled Seven Theses Against Viewpoint Diversity by Lisa Siraganian (https://www.aaup.org/academe/issues/fall-2025/seven-theses-against-viewpoint-diversity) Things that bring us joy this week: Andor Season 2 (https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/show/andor) Death by Lightning (https://www.netflix.com/title/81438325) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about the idea of research to practice in educational research (and practice). Things that bring us joy this week: The Year of the Flood (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6080337)by Margaret Atwood The Balland of Wallis Island (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27674982) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss the job hiring process in higher education. Things that bring us joy this week: Task on HBOMax (https://www.hbomax.com/shows/task/86bc816f-97a7-4cd6-8d53-08d5e6337063) The CPED Convening (https://www.cpedinitiative.org/convenings) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about how to think about evaluation and feedback in higher education, specifically for leaders. Things that bring us joy this week: Talk Easy Podcast (https://talkeasypod.com) The Lowdown (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31289994/) on FX Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
Comedian Brittany Cardwell stops by Lady Journey to talk about her brand new comedy special, Waving Back at Trees, inspired by her life as someone who's legally blind
In this episode, we discuss the upcoming ADA mandate (https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/#how-long-state-and-local-governments-have-to-comply-with-the-rule)for compliance of digital content for state and local agencies. Things that bring us joy this week: Peacemaker, Season 2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peacemaker_season_2) Sinners (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sinners_2025) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about frameworks in science education research. Things that bring us joy this week: Oryx and Crake (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46756) by Margaret Atwood Phase Hero Podcast (https://phasehero.com/en-usd) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss an article (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12528-025-09446-4) in the Journal of Computing in Higher Education. Things that bring us joy this week: David Sedaris (https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/) House of Guinness on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81664250) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about unions in higher education, the pros and cons and what unions even are. Things that bring us joy this week: The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196774338) by Zoë Schlanger Slow Horses (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5875444/) Season 5 on Apple TV+ Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss possible episode topics suggested by ChatGPT. Things that bring us joy this week: Down Dog apps (https://www.downdogapp.com/) Alexa Silver skit on SNL (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvT_gqs5ETk&t=20s) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In a very special episode we are joined by Cole Camplese the Chief Information Officer from the University of Texas at Austin. We talk about AI and technology infrastructure, and it is a lot more interesting then that makes it sound. Things that bring us joy this week: Deadly Class (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/deadly-class) Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58784475-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind) Special Guest: Cole Camplese.
In this episode, we discuss the changes to Middle Level Certification in Pennsylvania. Things that bring us joy this week: Black Bag by Steven Soderbergh (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/black_bag) Schwinn IC4 Bike (https://www.schwinnfitness.com/product/ic4-indoor-cycling-bike/100873.html?srsltid=AfmBOorxhzbwzDQ4O4ZunElvLR0eb9epTGzi1Tb2UcAZOc2d4lV7ZyQL) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
Christian holds a B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics (Clemson), a Master's in Kinesiology (Cal State Fullerton, biomolecular exercise phys lab), is a CF-L1 since 2017, and was mentored by Dr. Andy Galpin. He's the founder of Sherpa Frontier, a physiology-first coaching company for elite athletes and high performers.What we cover (fast, actionable, no fluff):-Physiology-First: Why principles beat methods and how to pull the right levers (nutrition, sleep, training, blood sugar, recovery).-Blood Work That Actually Matters: Hidden markers (MCV, homocysteine, SHBG, A1C, CRP) that explain your plateau and what to do next.-Performance Fueling (No Fads): Carbs for output, macros that match training, and timing that kills crashes.-Recovery > Redlines: Readiness, HRV, and the “adaptation currency” mindset.-Coaching with a Blind Spot: How a legally blind coach developed elite-level cueing and communication.If you're done guessing and want measurable progress… this episode your blueprint.
This week we talk about new things that we are going to try in the upcoming semester of our classes (and we mostly don't stay on topic). Things that bring us joy this week: Department Q (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27995114/) 3 Body Problem (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13016388/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss Scott's trip to Mexico to work with local science teachers to develop units on microplastics. Things that bring us joy this week: Sandman Season 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1751634/) Articles of Interest podcast (https://www.articlesofinterest.co/podcast) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about doing professional learning in another country and in another language and what that might mean. Things that bring us joy this week: XMU Sessions (Sirus Indie Radio Station): Lucy Dacus - Time in a Bottle (Cover) by Jim Croce (https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/lucy-dacus-siriusxmu-sessions) Blondeshell - Diet Pepsi (Cover) by Addison Rae (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC4ywcAOCM8) Reconcilable Differences (https://www.relay.fm/rd) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss a recent New York Times article (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/us/politics/ai-alpha-school-austin-texas.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare) about the Alpha School. Things that bring us joy this week: Mike Birbiglia - The Good Life (https://www.netflix.com/title/81944037) Ronnie Chieng - Love to Hate It (https://www.netflix.com/title/81267396) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about how Terrain Theory as a way of setting health policy is a reflection of a deep misunderstanding of how science works and what a theory really means. Things that bring us joy this week: Inception (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1375666/) Superman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/) Fantastic Four: First Steps (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10676052/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss a recent NSTA blog post on Rethinking Science Assessment in the Age of AI (https://www.nsta.org/blog/rethinking-science-assessment-age-ai). Things that bring us joy this week: My Friends by Fredrik Backman (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/My-Friends/Fredrik-Backman/9781982112820) Lift Hydrofoils (https://liftfoils.com/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about assessing faculty in higher education and what it means to rate people on a scale. Satisfactory - fulfilling expectations or needs; acceptable, though not outstanding or perfect. Things that bring us joy this week: Watching tennis, specifically The Championships, Wimbeldon (https://www.wimbledon.com/index.html) Cake (not the band) - an item of soft, sweet food made from a mixture of flour, shortening, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and often decorated. (Ollie's personal preference is yellow/white cake). Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss questions that can be asked during dissertation defenses. Things that bring us joy this week: Broadchurch series (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249364/) Saga Compendium (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/saga-compendium-one-tp) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about the knowledge system that is at the center of the way we think about learning and speculate what it will take to change it (and if AI is that thing). Things that bring us joy this week: Cameron Winter (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kGweFvHWUfh6oLnookVeO) - Specifically Love Takes Miles Broken Harbor (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16171207-broken-harbor)by Tana French Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we talk about books about teachers and teaching. Things that bring us joy this week: The Bear - Season 4 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_season_4) Ottolenghi (https://ottolenghi.co.uk/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about the idea of what it means to be a competent outsider to science and how we prepare students to be one of those people. Feinstein, N. (2011). Salvaging science literacy. Science Education, 95(1), 168–185. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.20414 Things that bring us joy this week: Beneath a Scarlet Sky (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32487617-beneath-a-scarlet-sky) by Mark T. Sullivan The Phoenician Scheme (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30840798/) by Wes Anderson Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss the nature of international students on US college campuses. We reference the following resource: Enrollment Trends from the Institute for International Education (https://opendoorsdata.org/data/international-students/enrollment-trends/) Things that bring us joy this week: Faithful Place by Tana French (https://atomicbooks.com/products/faithful-place-a-novel) Preservation Hall Jazz Band (https://www.preservationhall.com/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about negotiations and how they are like teaching. Things that bring us joy this week: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123857637) by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz Grilling Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we talk about the SIFT model for media literacy. Things that bring us joy this week: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates (https://ta-nehisicoates.com/books/the-message/) The Likeness by Tana French (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Likeness) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about how our labor in our communities can be a reflection of established patterns of privilege that can be treated as "the way we do things". Things that bring us joy this week: One by One (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54197718-one-by-one) by Freida McFadden Orphan X (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40874079-orphan-x) by Gregg Hurwitz Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss the AI Assessment Scale. (https://aiassessmentscale.com/) Things that bring us joy this week: All Systems Red by Martha Wells (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Systems_Red) Will & Harper (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_%26_Harper) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about how to work with teachers who may not want to change in the way that you want them to change. Things that bring us joy this week: Thunderbolts* (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20969586/) Never Split the Difference:: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123857637) by Chris Voss Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week, we discuss a recent Radiolab episode and how important research and exploration are. Radiolab episode: The Age of Aquaticus (https://radiolab.org/podcast/the-age-of-aquaticus) Things that bring us joy this week: 50th Anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail) Four Seasons on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81750702) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
D&P Highlight: She is legally blind, but she can pitch! And soon, she'll be D1. full 423 Thu, 01 May 2025 18:57:00 +0000 gbV7y4sJnqlHA7I49PrrcOJZpLzEw2l7 news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: She is legally blind, but she can pitch! And soon, she'll be D1. You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://playe
This week we talk about leadership, transparency, workload, and evaluation. Things that bring us joy this week: The Residence (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740614) on Netflix Moulin Rouge! on Broadway (https://moulinrougemusical.com/new-york/home/)or on film (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss what a practice-based teacher education could look like. Things that bring us joy this week: Dirty Chai (https://www.thespruceeats.com/dirty-chai-definition-765697) Song Exploder (https://songexploder.net/), especially the episodes with MJ Lenderman (https://songexploder.net/mj-lenderman) and Adrianne Lenker (https://songexploder.net/adrianne-lenker) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about Pedagogical Content Knowledge, all the related concepts it has spawned, and how those are or are not useful in moving our understanding of teaching forward. Things that bring us joy this week: Remarkable (https://remarkable.com/) (a new gadget) Fixing things (particuarly 3D printing in this case) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
In this episode, we discuss A Sudent Manifesto for Assessment in the Age of AI (https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/Eden-Centre/Assets-EC/Documents/PKU-LSE-Conf-April-2025/LSE-PKU-Student-Manifesto.pdf) from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Things that bring us joy this week: Red Rising saga from Pierce Brown (https://www.piercebrown.com/redrisingsaga) The Audacy app (https://www.audacy.com/about) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)
This week we talk about uncertainty and how important it is to good science teaching. Watkins, J., & Manz, E. (2022). Characterizing pedagogical decision points in sense-making conversations motivated by scientific uncertainty. Science Education, 106(6), 1408–1441. https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.21747 Things that bring us joy this week: Awesome Toes Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)