From Facts to Stories: Transforming STEM Education with Ainissa Ramirez
In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes Ainissa Ramirez, a passionate advocate for making science engaging for learners of all ages. With a rich background as a former engineering professor at Yale and a PhD in material science from Stanford, Ainissa shares her insights on the power of storytelling in education. She discusses her influential works, including her TED book "Save Our Science," which focuses on enhancing science education, and "The Alchemy of Us," which explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Ainissa emphasizes the importance of incorporating narrative into subjects like math and science to captivate students and enhance their learning experience. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reimagines how we can connect with our students through the art of storytelling.
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From Doodles to Understanding: How Sketchnoting Enhances Student Engagement
In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes Sherill Knezel, an experienced educator and graphic recorder, to discuss the transformative power of sketchnoting and graphic note-taking in the classroom. Sherill shares her journey through 32 years of teaching public school art, highlighting the differences between elementary, middle, and high school education. She emphasizes the importance of equipping teachers with the skills to incorporate visual learning strategies, which can significantly enhance student engagement and understanding. Listeners will gain insights into how to visually communicate ideas and the benefits of encouraging students to express their thoughts graphically. Tune in to discover practical tips and inspiration for integrating sketch noting into your teaching practice! Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - X https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB1DH1Q_d94&t=196s https://www.meaningfulmarks.net/about - Website https://www.instagram.com/sherrill_knezel/?hl=en - Instagram [00:02:58] Beautiful Oops in teaching. [00:06:44] Sketchnoting as a learning tool. [00:09:05] Drawing in the classroom. [00:12:28] The power of drawing in learning. [00:19:08] Sketchnoting in education. [00:22:29] Kids as inspiration for sketchnotes. [00:25:02] Knowledge sharing among teachers.
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AI in Education: Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with NotebookLM
In this episode, we dive into the innovative AI tool, Notebook LM, which is transforming how students engage with complex reading materials. The host shares insights from a recent conversation sparked by a colleague's wife's experiences using Notebook LM in her high school English language arts class. This tool helps students better retain information by converting PDF articles into co-hosted podcasts, allowing for a multimodal learning experience. The episode emphasizes the importance of diverse learning methods—reading, listening, and watching—to enhance comprehension and retention. Tune in to hear a demonstration of Notebook LM in action and explore how it can be a game changer in educational settings.
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Celebrating 100 Episodes: Perspectives from a Student and Parent
Welcome to the 100th episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast! It's a momentous occasion, not just because we've hit a triple-digit milestone, but also because we're celebrating with a unique and insightful conversation. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing two very special guests: my student Ben, and his father, Jeff. They were the lucky winners of a silent auction that supported our grade nine group, and their presence on the show offered a fresh perspective on education from both a student and a parent's viewpoint.
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Embracing AI in the Classroom: A New Era for Project-Based Learning
In this episode of Ready, Set, Growth, host Nick Moskaluk explores the integration of AI technologies into project-based learning with guest Alicia Peletz. Alicia shares her journey into discovering Chat GPT and its potential impact on education, highlighting her experience post-pregnancy and how AI sparked her interest. Tune in to learn how AI can enhance teaching practices and student engagement in the classroom. Follow us on social media: www.readysetgrowthpodcast.com https://bit.ly/3jN3eEz - Instagram https://bit.ly/3lC5ccp - X/Twitter https://bit.ly/2YWVW91 - Facebook Follow our guest: https://twitter.com/acpeletz - X/Twitter [00:01:13] Chat GPT and AI technologies. [00:07:07] Embracing AI in education. [00:11:07] Crafting prompts for AI. [00:16:23] Authentic learning experiences. [00:20:35] ChatGPT and historical curiosity. [00:25:39] Utilizing chat GPT for projects. [00:28:09] Project-based learning challenges.
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