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Author: Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon

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This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds.
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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
Episode 282: Snow Day

Episode 282: Snow Day

2026-02-0437:35

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 F1 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
Episode 279: PD4AI

Episode 279: PD4AI

2026-01-1450:39

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 Butterhorns (Not the recipe, but close; This one also looks promising) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by 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 by Tom King The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by 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: With a Vengeance by Riley Sager One Battle After Another Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by 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 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by 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 The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
Episode 274: DAM Good

Episode 274: DAM Good

2025-12-1049:24

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 - NY Times Games App Game MaddAddam (MaddAddam #3) by Margaret Atwood Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by 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 Pzizz app for power napping Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
This week we talk about grades, and specifically the Chronicle of Higher Education article about grade inflation at Harvard. Things that bring us joy this week: David Maslanka's Symphony No. 4 Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by 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 Things that bring us joy this week: Andor Season 2 Death by Lightning Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind
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