Big Ideas in Education

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 shares a few reputable resources that talk about racial inequities and ways to engage in meaningful conversation about race with students while raising awareness. Ryan shares an article from EdWeek and a study that discusses ways to combat implicit and explicit bias within the teaching profession. Tune in!Articles:http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/oct19/vol61/num10/How-to-Be-an-Antiracist-Educator.aspx https://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/highered/racial-diversity/state-racial-diversity-workforce.pdfhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2020/06/09/teachers-have-racial-biases-too-study-shows.html?cmp=soc-edit-twLink to Study: https://www.aera.net/Newsroom/Teachers-Are-People-Too-Examining-the-Racial-Bias-of-Teachers-Compared-to-Other-American-AdultsHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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, joining us on the program from the University of Miami is John Haller, the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Nate Crozier, the Assistant VP for Undergraduate Admissions and Marketing. John and Nate talk to our hosts about the factors that inspired the University to make the decision to join other universities in piloting test optional college admissions for its Fall 2021 entering class. Our guests also talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the work they do in college admissions. Tune in!Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 shares a series of articles that talk about academic integrity and the potential dangers of aggressive contract cheating in the virtual learning setting. Sarah provides suggestions on how to better serve our students through their academic journey. Ryan shares an article from the University of Miami that talks about the school’s recent shift towards test optional college admissions in light of COVID-19. Our hosts discuss an emerging trend among higher education institutions to reduce the role of standardized testing in evaluating college applications.Articles:https://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2020/03/16/covid-19-contract-cheating-and-academic-integrity-in-online-courses-what-you-need-to-know/ https://drsaraheaton.wordpress.com/2020/03/10/the-impacts-of-covid-19-on-academic-integrity/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 shares a few articles that talk about the teaching profession through the lens of a parent and how educators are being recognized for their remarkable work efforts during the pandemic. Ryan shares an article from Edutopia that outlines a number of helpful time management strategies for teachers to maintain work-life balance when your work and your life are happening in the same place.Articles:https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/inspiring-educators-how-coronavirus-has-given-us-a-new-appreciation-of-teachers-1.4245494https://charlottecounty.floridaweekly.com/articles/school-daze-professionals-who-suddenly-have-to-teach-their-children/ https://columbustelegram.com/news/local/st-anthonys-teachers-say-thanks-to-parents/article_cf870c1c-2986-5475-bc9a-041c0a09ad40.htmlhttps://www.edutopia.org/article/maintaining-work-life-balance-during-pandemicHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Nate Shelley, the product marketing manager of Vernier Software & Technology. Nate talks about Vernier and the technological services they offer to help educators deliver content. Nate also talks about the challenges educators face with education technology and innovations that can help enhance the classroom experience for all students.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.vernier.com/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 shares a few articles that talks about the efforts that are being made to reopen schools in the fall while implementing social distancing guidelines. Ryan talks about Alexis Lovares, a 16-year-old student who has created popular online lessons on TikTok, and what this means for how lessons can be delivered by teachers and students going forward. Tune in!Articles:https://www.bbc.com/news/education-52550470 https://www-local10-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.local10.com/news/local/2020/05/01/miami-dade-students-could-end-up-having-lunch-break-in-classrooms-during-pandemic/?outputType=amphttps://newyork.cbslocal.com/2020/04/26/tiktok-tutor-alexis-loveras/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 shares an article from the Washington Post that talks about a 23-million-dollar initiative that aims to ensure each K-12 student has access to high speed internet and a tablet to further distance learning in Detroit, Michigan. Ryan talks about an article from Edutopia that shares the different approaches being taken by school districts to honor high school graduates while respecting social distancing.Articles: https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Coronavirus-pandemic-shines-light-on-deep-digital-15234752.php
 https://www.edutopia.org/article/4-ways-celebrate-high-school-graduation-yearHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 joined by special guest Curtis Callands of LifeWorks Schools in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. Curtis is the Principal and Special Education Director of LifeWorks Schools. On this episode, Curtis talks about trauma-informed education and its impact on students. Curtis also talks about how to identify trauma in a school setting and also discusses professional development techniques to better shape education for all students.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting Instagram and Twitter (@drtraumatrainer) and via email at: curtiscallands@yahoo.com.Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Dan Cavalli, Chief Sales Officer at Flinn Scientific, Inc. Dan talks about the role that Education technology can play in bringing practical education and career technical studies into a K-12 environment. Dan also shares initiatives of tracking the general movement amongst most schools to further STEM enrichment into the classroom.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting https://www.flinnsci.com/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 student privacy and the dangers of sharing identifiable information about our students on social media platforms. The panel shares best practices and alternatives on how to respect student privacy. Ryan talks about an article that discusses how educators have found strategies and innovative ways to bring applied learning instruction into the virtual experience during this pandemic.Article:https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20and%20Coronavirus%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/sites/default/files/resource_document/file/FERPA%20%20Virtual%20Learning%20032020_FINAL.pdfhttps://www.the74million.org/article/hands-on-learning-from-afar-from-career-technical-instruction-to-physical-education-how-teachers-are-adapting-applied-learning-amid-the-pandemic/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 are joined by Mike Hernandez, IT Director at Academica. Mike shares an article about the role that education technology and online resources will play once students return to the physical classroom environment. Sarah shares an article that talks about the social and emotional wellbeing of students during social distancing discussing how to better nourish students and lessen their anxiety. Ryan shares some “wins” from parents and educators on the virtual experience. Tune in!Articles:https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/a-healthy-reminder-to-educators-during-school-closureshttps://techcrunch.com/2020/04/01/what-happens-to-edtech-when-kids-go-back-to-school/Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael HernandezProducer: Ross Ulysse

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 continue our series of interviews with Ed Tech innovators from the Future of Education Technology conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Our guest on the program is Zach Vander Veen, Vice President of Instruction and Co-Founder of Abre.io Inc. Zach talks about the start-up of the education management company Abre, the applications, and services they offer. Zach also shares solutions on how educators can create the best educational experience using this platform.You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.abre.ioHosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 are joined by Mike Hernandez (IT Director at Academica) to talk about how schools are transitioning to virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sarah shares an article about higher education institutions shifting to a pass/fail grading model and the hosts discuss the lessons that K-12 institutions and teachers can learn from this shift. We also share the “wins” that we have had in our virtual classrooms and we encourage you to share us your wins by tweeting at us with the hashtag #bigideasineducation.Article: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/opinions/coronavirus-makes-college-and-life-pass-fail-perry/index.html Teachers looking for free resources from education companies can check out www.amazingeducationalresources.com.Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye); Michael Hernandez (@edtechmichael)Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 an article from EdWeek that discusses fostering better time management practices in students and how schools can play a vital role in making this happen. Sarah talks about teachers transitioning to virtual teaching in the midst of COVID-19 and our hosts provide resources and discuss the opportunities in incorporating this new medium into instruction. Resources: Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NUKLZN7hGSu1Hzm70kfzBKs-lsSELaEMggS60Bi2O2I/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse

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 talk about COVID-19 preparation in schools. They share also findings from a number of health experts discussing what schools can do if they have identified COVID-19 cases on their campus, which include procedures for working with local health departments and best practices for how to effectively dismiss schools while ensuring the continuity of meal programs and social services and facilitating online lessons. We are also providing some helpful articles below. Article: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-for-schools.html https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/03/03/coronavirus-schools-closing-online-florida-washington-california/4928377002/ https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID19_schools_FINAL_3.4.20.pdf https://www.nsba.org/Resources/coronavirus/legal-guide Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse