Podcasts about science teaching

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)

Please enjoy this replay of episode 20 from November 2023.Coming to you from the California Mathematics Council - South annual conference, Sharona and Bosley sit down for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Sean Nank. Sean is an adjunct professor at California State University San Marcos, a full professor at the American College of Education, as well as a high school math teacher in the Oceanside Unified School District. Sean is also a recipient of the Persidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.In this incredible conversation, we talk with Sean about the human impact of assessments on our students and the important conversations that can be had once we really start to examine the impact of our grading systems. LinksPlease note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Clicking on them and purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!seannank.com How to Grade for Learning: Linking Grades to Standards, Ken O'ConnorResourcesThe Grading Conference - an annual, online conference exploring Alternative Grading in Higher Education & K-12.Some great resources to educate yourself about Alternative Grading:The Grading for Growth BlogThe Grading ConferenceThe Intentional Academia BlogRecommended Books on Alternative Grading (Please note - any books linked here are likely Amazon Associates links. Purchasing through them helps support the show. Thanks for your support!):Grading for Growth, by Robert Talbert and David ClarkSpecifications Grading, by Linda NilsenUndoing the Grade, by Jesse Stommel

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)

We speak with Daniel Edwards, an award-winning STEM educator from Tasmania, and learn about his innovative programs at Montello Primary and Parklands High Schools. We'll also explore his role as CEO of GreenSTEM Education, highlighting his efforts to bring equitable STEM opportunities to students through projects like Greenpower Tasmania. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About GreenSTEM Education GreenSTEM Education is a registered charity based in NW Tasmania, dedicated to advancing education by providing equitable access to excellence in STEM for all young people and the wider community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Learn morehttps://greenstem.org.au/ About Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards is a dedicated STEM educator with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). At Montello Primary School, he oversees an acclaimed STEM program, crafting immersive, practical learning experiences that motivate students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, Daniel brings his expertise to Parklands High School, embedding STEM education throughout the curriculum to nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical application in real-world scenarios. Beyond his school-based roles, Daniel serves as the Founding CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania's pioneering charity focused on equitable access to STEM education. Through GreenSTEM, he strives to ensure that all young Australians, particularly those from underrepresented groups, have opportunities to participate in high-quality STEM activities. A central project of GreenSTEM is Greenpower Tasmania, developed in partnership with the UK's Greenpower Education Trust. This innovative initiative involves students designing, building, and racing single-seat electric vehicles, effectively blending practical engineering skills with principles of sustainability. Greenpower Tasmania provides young participants with unique, collaborative experiences, equipping them with valuable STEM skills and inspiring them to become future innovators. Daniel’s contributions to education and community projects highlight his unwavering dedication to enhancing STEM education and fostering enduring opportunities for young Australians in a world increasingly shaped by technology. His impactful work has been nationally recognized, earning him the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.Reach outhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-edwards-155476226/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode? Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Daniel Edwards, an award-winning STEM educator from Tasmania, and learn about his innovative programs at Montello Primary and Parklands High Schools. We'll also explore his role as CEO of GreenSTEM Education, highlighting his efforts to bring equitable STEM opportunities to students through projects like Greenpower Tasmania. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About GreenSTEM Education GreenSTEM Education is a registered charity based in NW Tasmania, dedicated to advancing education by providing equitable access to excellence in STEM for all young people and the wider community, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Learn morehttps://greenstem.org.au/ About Daniel Edwards Daniel Edwards is a dedicated STEM educator with the Tasmanian Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP). At Montello Primary School, he oversees an acclaimed STEM program, crafting immersive, practical learning experiences that motivate students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Additionally, Daniel brings his expertise to Parklands High School, embedding STEM education throughout the curriculum to nurture essential skills such as critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and practical application in real-world scenarios. Beyond his school-based roles, Daniel serves as the Founding CEO of GreenSTEM Education, Tasmania's pioneering charity focused on equitable access to STEM education. Through GreenSTEM, he strives to ensure that all young Australians, particularly those from underrepresented groups, have opportunities to participate in high-quality STEM activities. A central project of GreenSTEM is Greenpower Tasmania, developed in partnership with the UK's Greenpower Education Trust. This innovative initiative involves students designing, building, and racing single-seat electric vehicles, effectively blending practical engineering skills with principles of sustainability. Greenpower Tasmania provides young participants with unique, collaborative experiences, equipping them with valuable STEM skills and inspiring them to become future innovators. Daniel’s contributions to education and community projects highlight his unwavering dedication to enhancing STEM education and fostering enduring opportunities for young Australians in a world increasingly shaped by technology. His impactful work has been nationally recognized, earning him the prestigious 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.Reach outhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-edwards-155476226/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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)

Late last year, the 2024 recipients of the Prime Minister's Prizes for Excellence in Science Teaching were announced. The national Prizes recognise and celebrate the role primary and secondary educators play in inspiring and encouraging students to take up an interest and consider careers in STEM. So for this episode of School Improvement, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alice Leung from Concord High School in New South Wales and Daniel Edwards from Montello Primary School in Tasmania about the work they've been recognised for with this Prize. If Daniel Edwards' name sounds familiar to you, it might be because we spoke with Daniel early last year all about the value of teaching STEM as a subject. Our conversation with Daniel shares some other great insights, such as some favourite learning activities to run in the classroom. We also asked Alice to share some of her favourite lesson activities, and we're sure they might be ones you might like to consider working into your lesson planning this year if you're a secondary science teacher. Host: Dominique Russell Guests: Alice Leung and Daniel Edwards

In this episode, we discuss when the "golden age" of education was. Things that bring us joy this week: Japanese Breakfast - For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) (https://japanesebreakfast.rocks/) Severance on AppleTV+ (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtx) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about relabeling practice with new teaching terms and how it is like what happens with students in science classrooms. Things that bring us joy this week: Baseball (Especially Spring Training with the Pittsburgh Pirates) Ireland (and Library St. if you are looking for a restuarant recommendation) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we talk about grouping in classroom environments. Things that bring us joy this week: James by Percival Everett (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738749/james-by-percival-everett/) Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal (https://reesesbookclub.com/book/erotic-stories-for-punjabi-widows/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

Things that bring us joy this week: Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, Paul interviews Jared Changizian right when he graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. You can listen to Jared as a freshman in episode 14, as a sophomore in episode 19, and about 1.5 years before he graduated in episode 31. Paul and Jared are joined by Dr. Jessica Perez, a faculty member in the Center for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching at Cal Poly Pomona, who took part in the early interviews with Jared. Jared discusses the hurdles he had to overcome along his journey, reflects upon how he evolved as a student and person during his time at Cal Poly Pomona, and gives advice for students who are just starting an undergraduate engineering program. He also provides ideas on how students can put themselves in a better position to get a job right after college. Have comments about this episode? Send your feedback to TESEpodcast@gmail.com and Paul will personally read your email. Episode produced and edited by Paul Nissenson. Recorded on December, 30 2024 via Zoom.

Heiabeal Ainom, Lilly ScholarCalleigh Neal, Delegate to the US Senate Youth Program and Indiana's Distinguished Young WomanLisa Kern, Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching

In this episode, we revisit the topic of artificial intelligence and discuss how it is being integrated into classwork. Things that bring us joy this week: My Old Ass (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18559464/) White Lotus Season 3 (https://www.hbo.com/the-white-lotus) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

Things that bring us joy this week: Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

Send us a textEver wondered what happens when a classroom becomes a hub of curiosity and discovery? Join us as we dive into the world of Amari Shields, a three-time Teacher of the Year, who transforms science education into a magical experience, inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Amari Shields, the dynamic CEO of Mentored Motivation and a celebrated eighth-grade science teacher. Amari shares her inspiring journey from an English teacher to a leading advocate for inquiry-based science education. Her approach, reminiscent of Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus, encourages students to explore, question, and understand the world around them. Through engaging classroom activities and a commitment to equity in STEM education, Amari empowers students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Join us to learn how Amari Shields is redefining science education and paving the way for future STEM leaders!Chapters with Timestamps:1:02 Empowering Inquiry-Based Science Teaching: Discover the strategies that make Amari a stand-out three-time teacher of the year. 10:02: Fostering Inquiry-Based Science Skills for All Ages: Delve into strategies to cultivate curiosity and observation in students through collaborative and playful learning.18:16: Exploring the Importance of Science Skills: Understand the role of critical thinking and problem-solving in science education, illustrated through real-world examples and classroom activities.24:15: Investigating Biodiversity Through Science Education: Experience Amari's creative teaching approach as students explore the environmental impact of palm oil plantations, emphasizing biodiversity and sustainability.30:15: Ad -- Explore Learning and Leading Through Play with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor and Amari Shields31:30 Journey to STEM Teaching Success: Follow Amari's path from corporate sales to a fulfilling career in science education, highlighting the power of project-based and inquiry-based learning.44:30: Inspiring STEM Education and Motivation: Learn about Mentored Motivation and Amari's work to address education disparities and empower students from diverse backgrounds.Links:Joyful Play/Connected Learning online course with Amari and Dr. DianeEarth Day, Every Day STEM Pack K-4 developed by Amari and Dr. Diane@amarishieldseducationLinkedInThornton Middle School Teacher of the Year postSupport the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

In this episode, we discuss homework. Things that bring us joy this week: Paul Krugman on Substack (https://paulkrugman.substack.com/) AI Snake Oil (https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691249131/ai-snake-oil?srsltid=AfmBOop5mijEcuBghewuvNLCNV4M3CopNySX238NpCXWNcGiweavEyH7) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we negotiate the meaning of negotiation of meaning and what kind of talk that means. Things that bring us joy this week: The Last Showgirl (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193791) Anatomy of a Fall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17009710/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

 Earlier this month, Stephanie Johnson, a first grade teacher at Pine Ridge Elementary School in Bend, found out she won a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Central Oregon Daily News first reported on Johnson’s achievement. The award is considered to be the highest national honor a K-12 educator can receive for teaching science, technology, engineering or mathematics.   Johnson was one of five teachers in Oregon who received the most recent award, which was given to educators nominated in 2021, 2022 or 2023. It includes a certificate signed by former President Biden, an invitation to attend the awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. and $10,000 from the National Science Foundation. Johnson joins us to talk about her achievement and the joy she gets from teaching math to 1st graders. 

This hour, Flora Lichtman, the new host of NPR’s Science Friday, and Connecticut educators join us to explore the powerful connection between curiosity, science, and education. Our guests will share insights on how embracing curiosity can help you tap into your inner scientist. We'll also discuss the latest exhibits at the Connecticut Science Center, the growing trend known as "forest kindergarten," and why we should all be following NASA’s latest endeavors. GUESTS: Flora Lichtman, host of NPR’s Science Friday Sally Chaves, 2024 CT Excellence in Science Teaching award winner Nate Gagnon, Public Programs Educator, Connecticut Science Center Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second District Congressman Riley Moore- The Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, Laken Riley Act, and business in Washington D.C. Morgantown High School math teacher Kerianne Smead- recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. 

This week we talk about how leaders learn to be leaders and what the challenges are for leaders who don't have training. Things that bring us joy this week: Skiing Machine Learning and Human Intelligence: The future of education for the 21st Century (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40750958-machine-learning-and-human-intelligence)by Rosemary Luckin Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss science certifications in PA. Things that bring us joy this week: Shogun on FX (https://fxnow.fxnetworks.com/show/619b3b91-5ee6-46f5-8c84-543d2a9400bd) The Diplomat on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/tudum/the-diplomat) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we try to talk about our favorite fictional science teachers. Things that bring us joy this week: English Teacher (https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/english-teacher) Lee Movie (https://www.leemovie.com/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

Things that bring us joy this week: Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss student situations where grace may be needed. Things that bring us joy this week: Holiday Movies Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell (https://www.pushkin.fm/audiobooks/revenge-of-the-tipping-point) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about the tension between knowing you need to let people talk through their own thinking and the fact that all learning opportunities have time constraints. Things that bring us joy this week: Sampson Boat Co. (https://www.youtube.com/@SampsonBoatCo) YouTube Channel Everyone This Christmas has a Secret (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206005312-everyone-this-christmas-has-a-secret) by Benjamin Stevenson Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss an upcoming conference presentation. Things that bring us joy this week: The Murderbot Diaries (https://www.marthawells.com/murderbot.htm) The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers podcast (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32028027/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

If you want to see your child love learning, help them understand how everything they do works together, and you would like them to develop those critical thinking skills that come from understanding multiple perspectives, then this is the episode for you! Join me for the TOP mistake I see beginner homeschoolers make when teaching science and teaching strategies to overcome it. Help your child learn how to integrate and connect every piece of scientific information they learn - from all four of the science streams! Hook 'Em Homeschool Quiz: Which Engagement Hooks Match Your Homeschool Teaching Style? assuredpodcast.com/quiz Connect with Natalie: natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com

This week we talk about what the Department of Education does and what it means if it is weakened or eliminated. Things that bring us joy this week: Portugal (yes, the country) Tom Lake (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63241104-tom-lake)by Anne Patchett Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss conducting observations with teacher candidates. Things that bring us joy this week: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711797/first-lie-wins-reeses-book-club-by-ashley-elston/) Shrinking on AppleTV+ (https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about how we see and interpret the world is a lot about who we are and what our experiences have been all the way down to the data coming from our senses. [Alternative episode title: Old Man Illness Corner] Uexküll's Umwelt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umwelt) Things that bring us joy this week: Only Murders in the Building (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11691774/) on Hulu Fourth Wing (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wing) by Rebecca Yarros Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the teaching of controversial topics in science. Things that bring us joy this week: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12037194/) NCAA College Football (https://www.ncaa.com/sports/football/fbs) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about how to answer the question "when does the teacher intervene when a kid's idea is wrong?" Things that bring us joy this week: The Penguin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435876/) Question Everything with Brian Reed (https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1258547263/question-everything-with-brian-reed) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the released sample questions for the PA Keystone exam (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CfOGLusViqtmNhrE9OS_CJ7PhX8f7sJE/view?usp=sharing) in Biology. Things that bring us joy this week: PA Teacher Educator of the Year (https://blogs.millersville.edu/news/2024/10/25/ville-prof-teacher-educator-of-the-year/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week on Everything You Didn't Know About Herbalism, we are featuring a dynamic duo wife-husband team on a mission to enhance the human connection with the natural world, Allison Poklemba and Michael Kauffman. Allison and Michael are the Founders of Backcountry Press, an independent publishing company that explores books on natural history, ecology, and the western landscape. Today, Allison and Michael will be sharing their combined insights and knowledge on the vast ecology that surrounds our world, and how bettering our understanding of plants can help us to foster a better understanding of ourselves. As always, we thank you for joining us on another botanical adventure and are honored to have you tag along with us on this ride. Remember, we want to hear from you! Your questions, ideas, and who you want to hear from are invaluable to our podcast. Please send us an email at podcast@mountainroseherbs.com to let us know what solutions we should uncover next within the vast world of herbalism.  Learn more about Allison and Michael below! 

In this episode, we revisit gapless explanations. Things that bring us joy this week: Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25733990-sleeping-giants) Home Improvement Projects Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about failure in science and how we need to think about it in terms of teaching. Things that bring us joy this week: Horse (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59109077-horse)by Geraldine Brooks Nobody Wants This (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26933824/)on Netflix Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we revisit the topic of phenomena and their selection and use in science classes. Things that bring us joy this week: Against the Rules podcast (https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/against-the-rules) The Old Guard (https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/the-old-guard) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about book clubs for professional learning and how to structure them. Things that bring us joy this week: Apple Cider Doughnuts Smokeless Firepits (Breeo (https://breeo.com) (not (yet) a sponsor) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the complicated nature of learning space, learning theory, and pedagogy. Things that bring us joy this week: Dear Reader game (https://www.dearreadergame.com/) Pittsburgh Riveters (https://www.riverhounds.com/news/2024/09/18/pittsburgh-riveters-w-league-name-announcement/) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

Ali Pressel is a science communicator and environmental educator with over 20 years of experience working in secondary sciences education. Her background is in environmental sciences and she holds a Bachelor degree from Rutgers University and a Master degree from the University of Maryland. Ali has spent the past 17 years of her professional career working in schools in Northeast Florida, encouraging youth to take their learning outside of traditional classroom spaces and discover new experiences in their local community. She is a National Geographic Explorer, a Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, and a Florida Finalist for the Presidential Award of Excellence in Science Teaching. Ali has a passion for exploration and travel and loves to connect youth to place-based community citizen science through impactful learning experiences. Ali's StoryMap Collection of Expedition: https://arcg.is/0On5C80 Float Your Boat program connecting educators and students to Ocean Circulation research in the Arctic: https://www.floatboat.org/ Connect the Arctic, Public Community Platform: https://community.arcus.org/ Mapping the Greenland Ice Sheet: https://nsidc.org/grimp National Geographic MapMaker: https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/k-12-education/mapmaker Esri K12 Education: https://www.esri.com/en-us/industries/education/overviewEsri ArcGIS Learn Gallery: https://learn.arcgis.com/en/gallery/ LinkedIn: AliPressel Instagram: pressel_explores Twitter (X): @ali_pressel Website: presselexplores.com Learn more about the ⁠Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship⁠. See Michael's book about authentic learning, ⁠Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity⁠. Contact show producer and Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Michael Hernandez: michael@storytelling-with-purpose.com Find out more about Producer and Host, Michael Hernandez ⁠on Linked In⁠ and on Instagram: ⁠@Changing.The.Narrative⁠

This week we talk about why hands-on and lab activities are not the same as phenomenon-driven science practices. Things that bring us joy this week: Mike Bribiglia - The Old Man and the Pool (https://www.netflix.com/title/81665900) on Netflix Rex Orange County (https://www.rexorangecounty.com) - The Alexander Technique Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

This week we talk about AI and what teachers should know about it. Things that bring us joy this week: The Fall Guy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1684562/) Slow Horses (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5875444/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1), Season 4 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

In this episode, we discuss the value of partnerships between higher education institutions and schools. Things that bring us joy this week: The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/225407/the-demon-of-unrest-by-erik-larson/) The Gentlemen series on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81437051) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)