Best 21st Century Literacies Podcasts (2024)

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Re-Learning How to Reconnect with Spencer Rudey and Ailise Beales 46:58

2h ago46:58

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In this episode we welcome Five and Go! founder Spencer Rudey and actress Ailise Beales to discuss what inspired them to create an app designed to improve mental health by encouraging real-world interactions and meaningful connections. From its initial conception all the way through a successful launch, this episode highlights how the app's mission…

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Episode 135: Python for Lawyers 51:31

1h ago51:31

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In this episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes dive deep into the innovative intersection of law and coding with special guests Morgan Gray and Wes Oliver from Duquesne University's School of Law. This fascinating conversation explores how Python programming is being integrated into the law curriculum to enhance the…

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Mark D. White - The Ethics of Captain America: Justice, Integrity, and Sacrifice | STM Podcast #216 1:13:56

3h ago1:13:56

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On episode 216, we welcome Mark White to discuss the philosophy of Captain America, how his moral perfectionism informed his decisions and affected him afterward, the clash of morals in his rivalry with Iron Man, why being hard on himself benefited his community, the similarities and differences of deontology and utilitarianism, if we can consider …

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The Role of Social Workers in Prevention Violence Extremism w/ Patrick R. Riccards 1:03:23

5h ago1:03:23

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Patrick R. Riccards, CEO of Life After Hate, joins the podcast to discuss how his organization uses evidence-based practices to help former extremists deradicalized and reintegrate into society. We cover whether prevention of violent extremism programs are well equipped for the potential Trump presidency …

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Episode 134: Interview with Jay Miller 1:07:13

3d ago1:07:13

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In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Jay Miller, the founder of Black Python Devs. Jay shares his journey into the tech world, highlighting the inspiration behind starting Black Python Devs and the essential role it plays in extending the reach of the Python community into the black ecosystem. We discuss how his organization fosters …

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Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC on adaptable leadership, an open mind and speaking from the heart 51:31

9d ago51:31

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Having worked in Hong Kong during the early years of China’s reform and opening as a government representative in Taipei, Ambassador to China, and Deputy High Commissioner in London, Her Excellency the Hon. Frances Adamson AC is not short of incredible stories and leadership wisdom. Now the 36th Governor of South Australia, she is joined by 2015 Wo…

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Beyond The Grade: Transformative Student Publishing 29:01

9d ago29:01

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of writing and the importance of fostering authentic learning experiences for students. Diego Medina and Scarleth Tejada — students and published authors at the Global Learning Collaborative in New York City — join the podcast to discuss their experience with the Student Press Initiative and t…

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The Black Pill Radicalization Process of the Incel Community w/ Robert Green 39:11

18d ago39:11

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Robert Green, a Ph.D. student from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, joins me to discuss the origins of the incel community and the black pill radicalization process that can lead to men in the movement engaging in acts of domestic terrorism towards women. We cover what interventions can be i…

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Episode 133: Live from PyCon 2024 32:34

22d ago32:34

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In this special episode of Teaching Python, hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes broadcast live from PyCon US 2024, exploring the significant role educators play within the Python community. The hosts discuss the importance of engaging more educators at PyCon and other Python conferences, addressing the challenges and barriers educators face…

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TV Party Tonight 59:07

23d ago59:07

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The final episode of Season 3. A reflection on the past three seasons. The Book of Colour Concepts, Alexandra Loske and Sarah Lowengard, Taschen 2024 Color Theory: A Critical Introduction, Aaron Fine, Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2021 Magenta + Green = Blue? Instagram video reel Black Flag, TV Party, 1982 Please find more information to each episode on …

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The Global State of Antisemitism & an Examination of the Zionist Project w/ Kenneth Stern 1:27:48

25d ago1:27:48

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, the director of the Bard Center for Study of Hate and author of "Conflict Over the Conflict: The Israel/Palestine Campus Debates," Ken Stern, joins me to discuss the events of October 7th and how the Antisemitism Awareness Act is being used to censor speech. A scholar who developed the working definition …

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Mind the Gap: How Rebecca Keeley hopes to re-design allied health service delivery in Australia 31:24

28d ago31:24

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The typical waitlist for a child to access specialist public health services in rural and remote Australia is roughly four years. There are only two speech pathologists in the whole of Australia who work in Aboriginal medical services. With the NDIS opening the floodgates to more and more families needing allied health support, this unmet demand ap…

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Fostering Health And Wellness Through Movement 41:39

1M ago41:39

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Stress and anxiety is on the rise — and schools often can’t or don’t know how to address stress and promote the health and wellness of teachers and students, for many reasons. In this episode, we welcome our guest, Pamela Gunther, who shares her inspiring journey of starting a company that creates engaging, active learning environments to support t…

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The Origins of the Rothschilds Conspiracy Legends & Rise of Modern Antisemitism w/ Mike Rothschild 28:48

1M ago28:48

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, Mike Rothschild returns to discuss his new book, Jewish Space Lasers: The Rothschilds & 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories. We go over the history and legacy of the Rothchild's name in Judaism and how they became target number one for antisemitic narratives. We also speak about the current state of antisemi…

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Episode 132: Getting Non-Coding Teachers into CS 38:51

1M ago38:51

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Join us in an enlightening conversation with Dora Palfi, co-founder of Imagi, and Chelsea Clagg, an instructional technology coach from Frederick County, Virginia, who share their experiences with making coding education more inclusive and accessible. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of implementing coding programs in schools, and how tools …

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Andrew N. Liveris AO on 21st-Century Leadership – “Embrace a Crisis” 45:06

1M ago45:06

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How can leadership keep up during a radical era of environmental, technological, and social change? What does revolutionary leadership mean, and why does Australia fall behind it? In our first of five conversations with eminent Australian leaders, 2013 BHP John Monash Scholar Jillian Kilby speaks to Andrew N. Liveris AO on some of his career's most…

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Roberto Olivardia - Beyond the Diagnosis: Experiencing and Managing ADHD | STM Podcast #215 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

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On episode 215, we welcome Roberto Olivardia to discuss Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, its comorbidity with other mental health struggles and learning disorders, ways Roberto learned to manage his own ADHD, how it affects relationships and how to address it in them, why teachers in the past were unable to cope with it in their students, …

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Durable Skills for 21st Century Learning 45:32

2M ago45:32

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In today's rapidly evolving world, the skills required for success are constantly shifting. The 21st century demands a new set of durable skills — critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, grit, and curiosity. Today, we welcome Dr. Padhu Seshaiyer, Professor and Director at George Mason University, to discuss the challenges of te…

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Tom Chivers - From Science to Daily Life: The Impact of Bayesian Thinking | STM Podcast #214 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

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On episode 214, we welcome Tom Chivers to discuss Bayesian statistics, how their counterintuitive nature tends to turn people off, the philosophical disagreements between the Bayesians and the frequentists, why “priors” aren’t purely subjective and why all theories should be considered as priors, the difficulty of quantifying emotional states in ps…

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Unravelling the mysteries of our DNA: Dr Davis McCarthy’s journey towards a scientific cure 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Each year, thousands of people in Australia are diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis – an incurable condition of the lung that scientists have struggled to understand. The work of Dr Davis McCarthy (2011 John Monash Scholar), a renowned statistician and genomic scientist, is helping to generate the pathway towards an eventual cure. Collaborating with …

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Episode 131: Lightning Talks 41:28

2M ago41:28

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In the latest episode of Teaching Python, “Episode 131: Embracing the Spark with Lightning Talks,” hosts Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes delve into how the concise and dynamic format of Lightning Talks can revolutionize teaching and learning. Beyond the light-hearted introduction that sets the tone for a spirited exchange, the episode offers …

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Culturally Proficient Practices 29:13

2M ago29:13

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Most educators, if not all, would answer the question, “Should education be equitable?” with an immediate, “Of course!” Most educators also face barriers to creating a truly equitable space for all students. What steps can educators — from custodians to school secretaries to librarians to teachers to administrators — take to determine their individ…

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Interview with Gamma Jeanne: I Love Blue 50:45

2M ago50:45

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Interview with Gamma Jeanne; a departure from our more in-depth discussions of color theory. Jeanne's career as an artist spans over nine decades and includes working with acrylic paints in the 1940s and being at the center of department store design in the 1950s. Our conversation is wide-ranging as it addresses an artist's inner drive to create an…

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Elevating Educators 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Teachers possess the remarkable ability to ignite curiosity, nurture potential, and empower students to take steps toward their goals. With unwavering patience and a deep understanding of each student's unique strengths and struggles, they tailor their approach to ensure every student has a way to stretch and grow in their classroom. Teachers’ infl…

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Ed Simon - Faust in the 21st Century: Have We Made a Deal with the Devil? | STM Podcast #213 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

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On episode 213, we welcome Edward Simon to discuss the mythological history of the tale of Faust and Mephistopheles, god and the devil in theology, whether both figures can represent internal struggles between right and wrong, why so many identify with Faust’s decisions, whether the story implies that willful ignorance is just as evil as maliciousn…

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Russia's Usage of the Conspiratorial Framework w/ Ilya Yablokov 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Send us a Text Message. On today's episode, lecturer and researcher on conspiratorial beliefs Ilya Yablokov joins me to discuss Russia Today's usage of conspiratorial ideologies and how that has helped the Kremlin villainize the U.S. He shares his thoughts on how U.S. and Russian conspiracy theory culture is similar and different. As well as addres…

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Culturally Responsive School Leadership 56:35

2M ago56:35

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Season 1, Episode 7: Culturally Responsive School Leadership Featuring Mrs. Nicole Adams, Assistant Principal, Hackensack High School Featuring Mrs. Patricia Lozano, Assistant Principal, Hackensack High School Featuring Dr. Josh Bornstein, Associate Professor Education, FDU Hosted by Dr. Brian Mooney, Assistant Professor of Education, FDU Executive…

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ESL Teachers are Heroes! Linguistic Justice for Multilingual Learners 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

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Season 1, Episode 6: ESL Teachers are Heroes! Linguistic Justice for Multilingual Learners Featuring Dr. Sora Suh, Associate Professor of Education, FDU Featuring Mr. Derek Sica, Supervisor of ESL, Jefferson Township Public Schools Hosted by Dr. Brian Mooney, Assistant Professor of Education, FDU. Executive Produced by Allen Debren, Director of Ins…

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Latinx Voices, Stories, & Pedagogies in Education 52:13

2M ago52:13

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Season 1, Episode 8: Latinx Voices, Stories, & Pedagogies in Education Featuring Dr. Irene Oujo, Executive Director of the Hispanic Center, Becton College, FDU Hosted by Dr. Brian Mooney, Assistant Professor of Education, FDU. Executive Produced by Allen Debren, Director of Instructional Technology Development. Listen to the Podcast: Apple Podcasts…

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Empowering Newcomers & Asylum Seekers 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Arriving in an entirely new place after fleeing dangerous or unstable circumstances in their home countries, newcomers and asylum-seeking students are navigating a complex set of obstacles. From dealing with past trauma to acculturation struggles, gaps in formal education, taking on family responsibilities, and simply meeting basic needs like food …

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Episode 130: Coding is Dead? 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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In this episode, we grapple with the provocative question: Is coding still relevant in a rapidly evolving world dominated by generative AI? Our engaging panel discussion features insights from Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes, hosts and creators of the renowned Teaching Python podcast, along with a lineup of distinguished guests. Each voice ad…

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Mark L. Ruffalo - The Myth of the Medical Model of Mental Illness | STM Podcast #212 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

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On episode 212, we welcome Mark L. Ruffalo to discuss the misunderstanding of the so-called “medical model” of psychiatry, why there’s a gap between mainstream medicine and trauma-informed care, the ways in which biology and environment interact to produce mental illness, the difference between responsibility and blame, Judith Herman and the histor…

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Democracy, Human Rights and the Miracle of Indonesia: A conversation with Dr Jacqui Baker 31:34

3M ago31:34

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In 1997, a backpacking trip from Bali to Lombok threw Jacqui Baker, then 19, and her friends straight into the heady world of Indonesian politics, setting her on a career-long journey toward understanding more about this incredible archipelago. Jacqui's countless experiences across the country have been nothing short of extraordinary - from hanging…

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Math Literacy 35:34

3M ago35:34

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Math teachers are pulled in several directions as they plan and implement their lessons — how do they divide their precious, limited teaching time between teaching discrete and necessary skills, empowering students to use math in the real world today and in their future, and preparing students for “the test?"In this episode, we’re talking with Bob …

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Cultivating Curiosity Through Questioning 50:37

3M ago50:37

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Questions come naturally to young children: Why is the sky blue? Where do butterflies go in winter? As they grow older, students need invitations to cultivate curiosity and teachers who are able to teach the skill of questioning.The Question Formulation Technique builds this lifelong learning skill, teaching students how to ask their own questions.…

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The Connected Collective: Exploring Virtual Communities (Catherine and Shannen) 19:04

3M ago19:04

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Take a look at connected communities with your hosts, Cat and Shannen, on this week’s episode. Explore connected learning and its role in the classroom, virtual communities and their benefits, and each of the hosts’ own experiences with both. With examples ranging from K-Pop fans on Twitter to decision-making in crafting, you will not want to miss …

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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders 43:53

3M ago43:53

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Educators have an important job: getting students — the next group of leaders — ready for the future. Our guests this week — Lisa Dughi, CEO of NAF, a national education non-profit that works to prepare students for a life of upward mobility and success; and Collette Smith, Founder of Believe N You, which works with schools in underserved communiti…

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The Eclipse: Purkinje Shift Reprise 27:47

3M ago27:47

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CNN online article: Wear red and green to experience the Purkinje effect during the total solar eclipse Please find more information to each episode on the Chromosphere website.By Ed Charbonneau

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Social Media Users’ Status: Feeling Conflicted (Cassandra and Jada) 24:31

3M ago24:31

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Adelphi University students, Jada and Cassie speak about the positives and negatives of different platforms of social media in the lives of its users. This discussion addresses the argument of social media’s potential to be an addiction versus a distraction and the impact it has on students’ lives inside and outside of the classroom. What can teach…

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From Screens to Skeins with Margaret Fotinos 32:20

3M ago32:20

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It’s rare that cultures as distinct as agribusiness and web development intertwine, but that’s exactly what happened in San Mateo, California. Margaret Fotinos, an innovative vintner in Silicon Valley, is the mind behind Forget-Me-Knit. Margaret offers insights into the creative process behind Forget-Me-Knit, exploring how this project serves as a …

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Episode 129: Quickbite: Live Coding and Codealongs 26:26

3M ago26:26

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Join Sean and Kelly in this QuickBites episode as they explore the technique of live coding presentations in education. They highlight the cognitive benefits, such as active learning and enhanced understanding, as well as the engagement and communication fostered through this teaching method. The conversation covers the importance of error normaliz…

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Supporting Student Voice and Engagement 40:30

4M ago40:30

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Engagement is a lever for achievement — when students are highly engaged, they are more likely to learn and persevere through challenges. How can educators effectively measure and assess student engagement in the classroom?We're joined by Nona Ullman and Melissa Payette of LessonLoop — an organization that guides better instruction and transforms l…

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Reinventing Nature: How synthetic biology can shape our living planet with Harrison Steel 36:30

4M ago36:30

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Synthetic biology has changed how we live, from genetically modified food to insulin production and engineered mosquitos. This science shrinks traditional engineering to the nanometre, tailoring life from inside a cell. Can we engineer bacteria to remove waste products from our environment and reverse the effects of climate change? Will the future …

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