Podcast appearances and mentions of Scott McDonald

In this episode, we answer questions that ChatGPT has generated based on our podcast. Things that bring us joy this week: Advice for New Fauclty Members by Robert Boice Wrexham vs Sunderland Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we celebrate our 300th episode by looking back at how it all began, how our focus remains on how people learn and then going many places you would not expect (as usual). Things that bring us joy this week: Summer Festival Season Meeting the Universe Halfway: Quantum Physics and the Entanglement of Matter and Meaning by Karen Barad Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we revisit the unionization efforts at Penn State University. Things that bring us joy this week: Welcome to Wrexham Project Hail Mary Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about the surprisingly prescient article from John Dewey in Science Education from 1916. Why did we not listen to him? Things that bring us joy this week: Season 1 of Doctor Who on Tubi All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss what makes a good commencement speech. Things that bring us joy this week: Reformer Pilates Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about the tension between fairness and flexibility when deciding about what kind of work people do and how we count it. Things that bring us joy this week: Noah Kahan Out of Body on Netflix and The Great Divide Glyph Word Game Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

Perryville restaurant halts plans to seek alcohol permit after landlord scotches plan; special session wraps up with passage of tax cuts; Care Center's cereal drive underway; Kuettle recognized for service; Crains launch tourism consultancy; high school baseball and softball regional tournaments underway, as we plan six broadcasts today; we visit with Scott McDonald, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton, about today's National Day of Prayer.

In this episode, we discuss an article that outlines a framework for examining human-centered technology. Article: Guest, O. (2026). What Does ‘Human-Centred AI' Mean? Behavioral Sciences, 16(4), 583. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16040583 Things that bring us joy this week: Big Mistakes Day of the Jackal Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about deficit framing that researchers and teachers often take when doing their work. Framing students in terms of what they don't know instead of what they do know. Things that bring us joy this week: Detective Hole on Netflix Altered Carbon on Netflix Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Brett Criswell from West Chester University to discuss "professional noticing." Brett references his recent article in the New Educator. Some other books Brett references include: The Art of Noticing by Rob Walker On Looking by Alexandra Horowitz Slow Looking by Shari Tishman Objectivity by Lorraine Daston and Peter Galison Skilled Vision by Cristina Grasseni Things that bring us joy this week: The Great Upheaval An Evening with Alton Brown Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally BlindSpecial Guest: Brett Criswell.

The week we talk about scaling/impact, in other words how we think about innovation moving across educational systems. Things that bring us joy this week: Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System in Baseball Michigan Basketball (Now National Champions!) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss the pedagogical implications of AI use. Things that bring us joy this week: Red Rising A Swim in a Pond in the Rain Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about doing partnership work with schools. Things that bring us joy this week: Euchre SITE Conference Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss technology, pedagogy, and what our future classrooms could look like. Things that bring us joy this week: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Racing Mount Pleasant Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about accommodations for students who need them and their increasing number in higher education. Things that bring us joy this week: Ammonite by Nicola Griffith King Sorrow by Joe Hill Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss how qualitative researchers are using AI with Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Dr. Paula Cristina Azevdo, and Dr. Shernette Dunn. Things that bring us joy this week: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami Author Charles Yu The Joy Lab Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally BlindSpecial Guests: Elizabeth Langran, Paula Cristina Azevedo, and Shernette Dunn.

This week we discuss teacher education competencies and how they are used to structure requirements and thus courses at universities. Things that bring us joy this week: Traitors UK on Peacock Trumpet Ensemble Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss the role of the Science Content Advisor at the PA Department of Education. Things that bring us joy this week: Fallout series on Amazon If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about the difference between knowing and understanding and maybe how comparing to AI neural networks can help clarify the difference. Things that bring us joy this week: Vineland by Thomas Pynchon Absolute Batman Vol. 1&2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss card games, especially ones for learning. Some of the games mentioned in the episode include: Analog Inspiration The Rithm Project AI Leadership Cards Things that bring us joy this week: The Pitt on HBO Pistachio Ice Cream Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about snow days (since we had one) and also how they are a case study in policy vs. guidance vs. practice across lots of areas. Things that bring us joy this week: McSweeny's Quarterly Concern Academy Award Nominated Best Pictures (specifically Train Dreams; F1; and Secret Agent) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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