Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah and Ryan are back in the Miami, Florida studio. On this episode, Sarah talks about a recent article discussing the relationship between having a life purpose and one’s psychological and physiological health. Sarah discusses how we can use this article’s findings to inform how we think and apply this practice in our...
Nov 18, 2019•24 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah and Ryan bring you another episode from the 2019 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando! On this episode, they are joined by Cory Oliver, principal of the acclaimed Somerset Academy Jefferson K-12 school in North Florida. Cory talks to our hosts about his recent use of teleteaching at his school and the benef...
Nov 11, 2019•27 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah and Ryan are recording from the 2019 Florida Charter School Conference in Orlando! They are joined by Mindy Howa and Wyman Patten from Certiport, a provider of industry certification programming for students and schools. Wyman and Mindy talk to our hosts about the Certiport program and the importance of including i...
Nov 04, 2019•18 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah talks about a recent article about bringing computer science and STEM competencies to JROTC programs, exposing students to STEM through practical base application and applying these principles into military activities. Ryan talks about a state law in California that mandates later start times in schools. Our hosts ...
Oct 28, 2019•19 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan talks about a recent article about a DC Title I school that shifted from traditional exclusionary discipline and moved instead to a “conscious discipline” approach—and had great results. Sarah talks about article from EdWeek that discussed extending school lunch time while ensuring students receive the instructional...
Oct 21, 2019•20 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah talks about a new administrative position created in the New York City public school system that serves to connect and facilitate the students’ voice in school policy. Ryan talks about a recent article that focuses on the role that Shakespeare should play in education, challenging students to become effective and c...
Oct 14, 2019•19 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan talks about the value of having a growth mindset in math education. Sarah talks about recognizing all support personnel who provide the necessary services that promote student success and wellbeing at schools. She stresses the importance of acknowledging these heroes, celebrating them for the endless work they do. T...
Oct 07, 2019•17 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Shane McFarlane, Literacy Teacher and Curriculum Coach at Somerset Academy Chapel Trail. Sarah talks about how one charter school in California is partnering with the California Innocence Project to bring authentic learning experiences to students. Ryan talks about how geography classrooms aroun...
Sep 30, 2019•28 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. In this podcast, Ryan and Sarah discuss the different approaches that states take to measuring student competency in the subject of civics, and the difficulties of measuring civics as something you learn versus something you do. Sarah talks about the usage of technology in classrooms and the importance of inspiring educators to bec...
Sep 23, 2019•25 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. In this podcast, Sarah talks about recent changes in math instructional processes in schools and how the effects they are having on students and parents. Ryan talks about a recent article about the benefits of short writing assignments and the importance of teaching students to be concise in their writing. https://www.the74million....
Sep 16, 2019•21 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan and Sarah discuss a recent study outlining the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model. Next, with Hurricane Dorian in the news, our hosts also talk about the steps that schools take to prepare for weather emergencies. Tune in! Color in Colorado resource: https://www.colorincolorado.org/article/helping-children...
Sep 09, 2019•25 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah hosts the show. Ryan talks about a flipped classroom teaching technique the focuses on educating students through multiple short instructional videos. Mike talks about a locking contraption for teachers that deflects student cell phone usage in schools. Tune in! Hosts: Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael) Ryan Kairal...
Aug 26, 2019•26 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, the hosts are joined by special guest Lelydeyvis Boza (@lelydeyvis). Lelydeyvis is an education science student at the University of Florida and the host of the new Academica Media podcast “What Happens Next,” which will debut on the network this fall. Ryan hosts BIIE this week. Sarah talks about whether we should “push”...
Aug 19, 2019•31 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, we are joined in the studio by special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson (@therealknelson) from the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. Mike hosts this week as Ryan talks about a recent groundbreaking study about how a growth mindset approach can lead to student achievement. Sarah talks about first year teacher surviva...
Aug 12, 2019•30 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Sarah hosts the show this week, as the gang gets back into gear. Mike talks about camp “Know-Where” a workshop/camp that Microsoft has done in partnership with Netflix’s Stranger Things. It will be available throughout the summer for all students as a free activity. Check the link below for locations and dates. Ryan introduces the ...
Jul 29, 2019•22 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, we are in back in the studio and Ryan hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic of rethinking students' reading diets and details ways that educators can get students to read to improve literacy skills. Mike talks about the innovations within education technology, identifying its pros and cons. The crew present their vi...
Jul 22, 2019•28 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, the crew is recording live from the Charter Talks Stage at the National Charter Schools Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this episode, the hosts discuss their favorite moments from this year’s conference. Ryan talks about being inspired by meeting 2019 Alaska Teacher of the Year Danielle Riha, Mike discusses the keyno...
Jul 08, 2019•26 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Mike hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic of task persistence and details ways that educators can incorporate this method in class. The panel also discusses the different elements behind this study. The second hot topic on this podcast is an education approach that focuses on students engaging in effective peer tea...
Jun 24, 2019•25 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan hosts the show. Sarah introduces the topic of citizen science. The crew divulges deep into this topic, giving their thoughts and views on this approach. Mike talks to us about three main points in digital literacy and its integration in all schools. Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); ...
Jun 17, 2019•20 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. Congratulations to all graduates of 2019! This week, we are back on air and Sarah's hosting the show. Ryan talks about various communication techniques that educators can adopt to get students involved in class discussions. Mike talks about using forms of art to help students visualize and conquer abstract information. Tune in! Hos...
Jun 11, 2019•27 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, with Mike on well deserved vacation, Ryan and Sarah are joined by Academica general counsel Collette Papa and school security expert William Tagle on the panel. Sarah talks about a new school in downtown Seattle that adopts an educational model that focuses on making its surrounding community its classroom. The second ho...
May 20, 2019•34 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah hosts the show. Ryan talks about various ways that students can and are giving educators feedback through biased and unbiased surveys. Mike talks about a recent article showing that eighth grade girls are outscoring boys on STEM exams. The crew talks about the implications of this article and what it means to foste...
May 13, 2019•17 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Mike hosts the show. Ryan and the rest of the crew applaud the 2019 national teacher of the year Rodney Robinson. They acknowledge him for his accomplishments in education, his educational approach, and the impact he made on his students at the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center. Sarah talks about the education technolog...
May 07, 2019•33 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan hosts the show. Sarah talks about education approaches that focus more in increasing student strengths over limiting their weaknesses. Mike introduces the idea of a student-run help desks. Not only can this idea alleviate stress from an I.T. standpoint, but these tech support systems can be an opportunity for studen...
Apr 29, 2019•22 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah is back on air and hosts the show. Ryan talks about differing views on the movement to reduce homework for students. Mike speaks about standardized testing, and how students are being limited with their educational thoughts. The cast members present their perspectives on standardized testing. Also, the gang discuss...
Apr 22, 2019•25 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Mike and Ryan divulge into the topic of group work and collaboration of students in an educational setting. Ryan briefly summarizes an Edutopia article written by author Michael Ralph. He discusses with Mike about the reliance of group work in a classroom environment. Mike introduces a topic relevant to the technological...
Apr 15, 2019•21 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Ryan hosts the show, while Sarah and Michael have some big ideas for you. Sarah talks about Executive Functioning in School. Mike talks about a challenge by OK GO to send you science project into space! Tune in for details.
Apr 01, 2019•20 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah hosts the show, while Ryan and Michael try to surprise Sarah with some ideas that hit home to her. Ryan talks about the idea that the best way to learn is teach. Mike talks about a new chat app than teens are using to flirt in class, and what teachers can do about it.
Mar 25, 2019•25 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Mike talks to Sarah and Ryan about their big ideas for the week. Sarah talks about how students' perspectives changed after attending a district's professional development day for teachers. Ryan's topic tackles the recent topic of the class action lawsuit against elite colleges based upon the recent standardized test and...
Mar 18, 2019•21 min
Don't just listen, join the conversation! Tweet us at @AcademicaMedia or with the hashtag #BigIdeasinEducation with questions or new topics you want to see discussed. This week, Sarah asks Ryan and Michael about their big ideas for the week. Michael talks about the view of preparing today's students for the technology-based world of tomorrow. Ryan's topic tackles the age-old behavior of hand-raising, and whether it's worth to explore new ways to improve student participation. Hosts: Sarah Boulos...
Mar 04, 2019•23 min
