Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott McDonald

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)

https://youtu.be/2yQWRvrbVUI Podcast audio: Foreign policy is both a political activity and a field of applied ethics. However, the metaphysical and epistemological premises held by theorists and practitioners shape their view of ethics. The lack of an objective view of the world has led to theories and policies that do not support, and are often harmful to, the role of a proper government. However, as Scott McDonald explains, an objective understanding of the global system can lead to a first-handed foreign policy. Recorded live on June 14 in Anaheim, CA as part of OCON 2024.

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)

Artists Julia Canon and Rachel Wells join Trevor, Paul, and David to discuss Scott McDonald's graphic novel The Sculptor in an all-new Comic Book Club. Music: Andre Jetson - Bipolar (Original Mix)

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)

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)

Reignite your marriage: www.thedadedge.com/extraordinary-marriage Today, Scott McDonald shares his powerful journey as a father navigating the unique challenges of raising adopted and autistic children while striving to become a better husband and leader. Before joining the Dad Edge Alliance, Scott struggled to find effective tools for fatherhood, but through the brotherhood's support, he discovered the transformative power of active listening and open-ended questions—simple yet profound techniques that dramatically improved his family relationships. The most remarkable change came when his wife noticed he had begun putting her first, not just their son, fundamentally reshaping their home dynamics and strengthening their partnership. Looking back, Scott's advice to his former self would be to focus less on end results and more on embracing the journey itself. This special "WINSday" edition is all about celebrating our members' successes and sharing the valuable lessons they've learned on their journey to becoming better dads. Sit back, tune in, and get ready to be motivated by the remarkable guests of the Dad Edge community. www.thedadedge.com/alliance www.thedadedge.com/mastermind      

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)

https://youtu.be/yOx0pcktQtI Podcast audio: What is at stake in the Russia/Ukraine and the Israel/Hamas conflicts? What are America's interests in the chaotic Middle East? How do we evaluate China's global ambitions and its claims on Taiwan? What's the impact of foreign policy on the 2024 campaign trail? How does Objectivism help us unpack these and related issues? Panel discussion featuring Yaron Brook, Peter Schwartz, and Scott McDonald, moderated by Elan Journo, with extensive audience Q&A. Recorded live on June 16 in Anaheim, CA as part of OCON 2024.

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)

This episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice podcast, hosted by Mike Green, focuses on potential practice locations in the Midwest. Many doctors who grew up in the region want to return but struggle to find growing areas with strong demographic potential. This episode highlights five Midwest cities with significant growth potential for new healthcare practitioners.

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 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)

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)

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)

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses the reasons marketers should not sleep on retail media networks. The growing influence of retail media networks on marketing strategies is the basis of today's episode. Scott highlights their potential for short-term gains, emphasizing the value of first-party data relationships in targeting specific audiences more effectively. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses the reasons marketers should not sleep on retail media networks. The growing influence of retail media networks on marketing strategies is the basis of today's episode. Scott highlights their potential for short-term gains, emphasizing the value of first-party data relationships in targeting specific audiences more effectively. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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)

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses attention measurement in the real world. The conversation revolved around the evolution of attention measurement in marketing, with a focus on the importance of using science-based approaches. Scott emphasized the need for a combination of art and science, and highlighted the limitations of viewability metrics. He also discussed the challenges of measuring attention, including the need for a consistent methodology and data source, and the importance of differentiating attention from emotion measurement. This episode concludes with Scott stressing the importance of understanding attention as a threshold variable that needs to be met for an ad to be effective. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses attention measurement in the real world. The conversation revolved around the evolution of attention measurement in marketing, with a focus on the importance of using science-based approaches. Scott emphasized the need for a combination of art and science, and highlighted the limitations of viewability metrics. He also discussed the challenges of measuring attention, including the need for a consistent methodology and data source, and the importance of differentiating attention from emotion measurement. This episode concludes with Scott stressing the importance of understanding attention as a threshold variable that needs to be met for an ad to be effective. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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)

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)

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)

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses the reasons marketers should not sleep on retail media networks. The growing influence of retail media networks on marketing strategies is the basis of today's episode. Scott highlights their potential for short-term gains, emphasizing the value of first-party data relationships in targeting specific audiences more effectively. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses the reasons marketers should not sleep on retail media networks. The growing influence of retail media networks on marketing strategies is the basis of today's episode. Scott highlights their potential for short-term gains, emphasizing the value of first-party data relationships in targeting specific audiences more effectively. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses attention measurement in the real world. The conversation revolved around the evolution of attention measurement in marketing, with a focus on the importance of using science-based approaches. Scott emphasized the need for a combination of art and science, and highlighted the limitations of viewability metrics. He also discussed the challenges of measuring attention, including the need for a consistent methodology and data source, and the importance of differentiating attention from emotion measurement. This episode concludes with Scott stressing the importance of understanding attention as a threshold variable that needs to be met for an ad to be effective. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CEO and President of The Advertising Research Foundation (ARF), Scott McDonald, discusses attention measurement in the real world. The conversation revolved around the evolution of attention measurement in marketing, with a focus on the importance of using science-based approaches. Scott emphasized the need for a combination of art and science, and highlighted the limitations of viewability metrics. He also discussed the challenges of measuring attention, including the need for a consistent methodology and data source, and the importance of differentiating attention from emotion measurement. This episode concludes with Scott stressing the importance of understanding attention as a threshold variable that needs to be met for an ad to be effective. Show NotesConnect With: Scott McDonald: Website // LinkedInThe MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.