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Cool Cat Teacher TalkStruggling with Classroom Management? 8 Time Tested TipsIn today's episode we will share eight tips and two books to help improve classroom management. Michelle Singh will talk about what happens if you feel like you're not engaged as a teacher and what to do about it. Then, Andrew Vanden Heuvel will share how he uses Fortnite Creative to teach physics and resources you can use. The show notes are at www.coolcatteacher.com/talkclassroommanagement 2025-06-1758 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherHow Fortnite Can be Free Physics Fun for Everyone!In the ever-evolving landscape of educational technology, Fortnite Creative is emerging as a groundbreaking tool for physics education and game-based learning. Andrew Vanden Heuvel, an innovative educator, is transforming the way students engage with STEM education through virtual laboratories and interactive learning experiences. By leveraging the immersive world of Fortnite, Heuvel's Fortnite physics project is redefining student engagement and creative learning environments. This digital curriculum not only enhances physics education but also bridges the gap between e-sports in education and video game design, offering students a unique platform to explore and create. Key Takeaways: F...2025-03-1010 min
Keen On AmericaEpisode 2299: Jill Kastner explains why everything old is new again in international politicsEverything old is new again in international politics. According to Jill Kastner, co-author of A Measure Short of War: A Brief History of Great Power Subversion, today's international tensions over Ukraine, Taiwan and Greenland mark a return to historical normalcy after a brief period of global American unipolarity. Kastner explains that subversion—defined as hostile or unwanted action on a rival's territory—has been a constant tool of statecraft throughout history. She presents subversion as a rational choice between diplomacy and war, where states make cost-benefit calculations about their actions. Citing historical examples from Thucydides’ Athens and Elizabeth I's Englan...2025-01-1136 min
Digital Learning TodayWhat is a Fortnite Physics Playground?In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Andrew Vanden Heuvel onto the show to discuss how he is using Fortnite to teach complex scientific principals to students of all ages.
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Video games make awesome laboratories: Virtual worlds make excellent pedagogical tools for science educators. They allow us to bend the laws of reality, enter into life-sized experiments, and recreate famous experiments from h...2024-10-3045 min
Fabulous Film & FriendsEp. 78 - The LA Neo Noir Trio: The Big Lebowski, Inherent Vice, Under the Silver LakeSend us a textThis week on Fabulous Film and Friends we’re covering a trio of Neo Noir films set in the city of…where else? Los Angeles, as we discuss 1998’s The Big Lewbowski, directed by Joel and Ethan Coen and starring the extraordinary Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, David Huddleston, John Tutturo, Ben Gazara, David Thewlis, Tara Reid, Peter Stormare, Leon Russom and Sam Elliot against 2014’s Inherent Vice directed by Paul Thomas Anderson starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Watersto...2024-03-191h 24
YesXorNo AudioDefending the GuardPublished: 2024-03-07Stopping "Forever Wars" starts at HomeTexas' Republican Primary included associated proposals for the state legislature, of which no. 6 was:The Texas Legislature should prohibit the deployment of the Texas National Guard to a foreign conflict unless Congress first formally declares war.84% of Texans said "Hell Yeah!!"This initiative does not come out of nowhere. The Defend the Guard movement is a project by Bring Our Troops Home. It wishes to confer constitutional rights to the state based National Guards via state legislation which would prevent...2024-03-0708 min
The Collective Resistance PodcastWhat are They Afraid of?In this weeks episode we explore the fear the elites must have around how transparent their plans are appearing to be. Are they just pushing out the inevitable awakening that seems to be happening or are things going to plan? We look at some current events in our lives and bounce around on some related topics. It was a late recording session and we weren't in total agreement on some of the content but I think it came together in the end.
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Organized Chaos PodcastEpisode 15: Cincinnati Comic Expo 2021, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990), Monster from a Prehistoric Planet, Doom Patrol: Season 2, Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1, What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss:- Cincinnati Comic Expo 2021 9:00- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 27:30- Monster from a Prehistoric Planet 1:00:35- Doom Patrol: Season 2 1:32:50- Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 1 1:45:20- What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark? 2:00:20Link! Visit! Follow! Now!Find Phat Daddy's Comics at:https://www.facebook.com/phatdaddyscomics/Find Ødfel at:https://odfelcosplay.wixsite.com/odfel/linksFind Tadd Galusha at:https://www.taddgalusha.com/Find t...2021-09-212h 19
Pioneer Made to Grow Podcast"Will digital replace those that don't adapt?"In this episode, Andrew and his guests break down the latest and greatest in farm tech – where to start, what’s worth investing in and what’s on the horizon. Ian McDonald, OMAFRA Crop Innovations Specialist, provides insight on the most valuable tech to adopt; Anthony Lackore, Area Digital Leader at Corteva, discusses new opportunities that digital agronomy brings; and Brent Vanden Bosch, a farmer who’s been collecting data since the 90’s, shares how Granular Farm Management Software helps optimize decision-making on his operation.2021-05-1829 min
D.O.N.S. In The MixD.O.N.S. In The Mix #622 03.09.2020Tracklist D.O.N.S. In The Mix #622 03.09.2020
01. George Feely - Stanley's Disco (Original Mix)
02. Superlover & Baum - Paradiso
03. Midnight City, IDA fLO - Make Me Believe (Extended Mix)
04. Blaqwell - What's Your Name
05. Jay C & Rob Vanden - Strong
06. Night Tales - Runaway (Matt Nugent Extended Remix)
07. Low Steppa feat. Mica Paris - Heaven (Extended Mix)
08. Paolo Paleologo and Andrew Mina - I Like It (Kevin McKay Extended Remix)
09. Yolanda Be Cool - No More Sorrow (Extended)
10. Catz 'n Dogz & Claude VonStroke - Raggadagga
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Interesting Ishepisode 002 - Andrew Vanden Heuvel - Online Astronomy ProfessorIn this episode, I sit down with Andrew Vanden Huevel who likes to casually mention that he's discovered both an asteroid and another planet in his early scientific career. And yet, he lives in good ol' West Michigan, where he finds harmony in juggling the day-to-day of being a husband and father while pursuing career. We explore his journey, the nature of our work, refining vs. new endeavors, and what to do when your stomach says, "no more." Lastly, the Wheel of Fortune bit at the end of the 3 questions ... pure gold. I hope you enjoy. Let me know what...2018-11-0553 min
The Experience Points PodcastEXP Podcast #81: Morality DilemmaIn an effort to explore the depths of choice and human ethics, morality systems have become commonly used tool in game design. Morality can be a deeply complicated and heated topic of discussion, so how do games successfully tackle this subject with players? Recently J. Matthew Zoss asked this question of some influential game designers in his piece on Gamasutra. Fittingly, GameSetWatch's (and Gamasutra's) Andrew Vanden Bossche joins us this week as a guest host to delve into the "rights and wrongs" of morality in games. As usual, you can find the inspirational article in the show notes, as...2010-06-1040 min
Most Reliable Website Where You Can Find and Download Audiobooks in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsCharlie Rose: William Jacobus vanden Heuvel, Michael Lewis, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, April 20, 2010 Audiobook by Charlie RoseListen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go tohttp://audiobookspace.com/freeTitle: Charlie Rose: William Jacobus vanden Heuvel, Michael Lewis, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, April 20, 2010
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Length: 56 mins
Language: English
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First, a conversation with William Jacobus vanden Heuvel. Then, an update on Goldman Sachs with Michael Lewis, David Boies and Andrew Ross Sorkin. [Broadcast Date: April 20, 2010]
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Contact me for any questions: inforeq17@gmail.com2010-04-2056 minThe Experience Points PodcastEXP Podcast #55: The Making of a Memorable CharacterWhat makes Mario such a memorable character? Is it that sweet mustache?
Those flattering overalls? Could it be his trademark 'woohoo'? Or is
his appeal coincidental? How would Faith from Mirror's Edge
measure up? These topics are on our minds thanks to a fascinating
article by Andrew Vanden Bossche discussing game design and its
influence on memorable characters. This week on the EXP Podcast, join
Scott and I while we discuss ass kicking, those gendered voices in your
ear, first-person hugs, and the art of impressive character design.Show notes:- Run time: 28 min 34 sec...2009-12-1028 minThe Experience Points PodcastEXP Podcast #50: In Search of SecretsInvisible coin blocks, hidden passages within a level, and obscure
collectible trinkets are just a few of the conventions often turn games
into digital Easter egg hunts. However, in a time when large numbers
of gamers never even bother to finish
a game's main story mode, the reason behind the near-ubiquitous
inclusion of in-game secrets is a mystery unto itself. This week, we
use Andrew Vanden Bossche's recent GameSetWatch column as a starting
point to discuss secrecy in games. How do deceitful children, James
Bond, and avian harassment factor into the conversation? You're one
click away from finding out. As alway...2009-11-0431 min