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Hoops CrewThe PTI EpisodeFrank and Greg are here for a banger of an episode as we try out a new format and discuss so many things in the world of sport: The NCCA tournament, the last week of the NBA season, Ovi's record, and much more. Plus, you get to hear Greg try to pronounce the word "Purinary" many times. It's the episode you don't even know you needed!2025-04-1039 minHoops CrewNBA Trade Deadline Madness (Part One)Chloe, Greg, Matt, and Frank gather together to talk about a wild couple of trades in the NBA: Luka to the Lakers and Fox to the Spurs. We also briefly talk about the Super Bowl, but mostly because we don't want to talk or think about the Super Bowl! It's an unforgettable episode, and it's an extra special one because this is the first one that Greg edited! Way to go G2!07:00 - 1st Quarter / The Luka Trade 😱25:00 - 2nd Q / Fox to San Antonio 🦊32:45 - 3rd Q / Super Bowl “Preview”...2025-02-0645 min
QuantitudeS6E12 Suppression UnrepressedIn this week's episode Patrick and Greg explore the fascinating world of suppressor variables which have the nearly magical, yet fully understandable, distinction of being unrelated to the dependent variable yet serving to enhance the predictive utility of other variables in the model. Along the way they also discuss getting the giggles, giving away our secrets, Sigmund Freud, repressed variance, Greg's defense mechanisms, Keyser Soze, the Cookie Monster, squirrel proof bird feeders, World War II, street magicians, Paul's corpse, and before zero was invented. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org...2025-01-0737 min
Revenue Boost: A Marketing PodcastThink Like a Brand: Strategies for Publisher Growth and EngagementPodcast Guest: Greg Rollett Host: Kerry CurranTitle: Think Like a Brand: Strategies for Publisher Growth and Engagement"Publishers need to think like scrappy consumer brands. Focus on creating content that excites and engages your audience—whether through thematic newsletters, short-form videos, or user-generated content. The key is to work smarter, not harder." That’s a quote from Greg Rollett, Head of Growth at The Gromit.Welcome to Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast—the go-to podcast for business leaders looking to drive revenue and business growth. I’m your host, Kerry Curran. Wi...2024-12-0932 min
The Appledore Research PodcastEpisode 39: Open & Disaggregated Networks, with Fujitsu's Greg ManganelloRobert and Grant are joined by Fujitsu's Greg Manganello to explore the drivers behind, and implications of, open and disaggregated networks.Along the way we discuss multiple industry interpretations of "open", buyer personas, the tactics of Big Telecom on open RAN, and Greg's "cocktail party' trick for remembering the difference between real-time and non-real-time RICs... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-0742 minHoops CrewShooting From The Hip Part Two - 2024 NBA Over/Unders (cont.)Thank you so much for the listening to us! Frank and Greg gather to talk about the upcoming NBA season and give out some over/under picks. They also talk about the Commanders and explore Greg's relationship with his barber some more. Hey, I'm podcastin' here!2024-10-1635 minQuantitudeS6E03 Multiple Choice Is ______In this week's episode Greg and Patrick explore the surprisingly tricky topic of multiple choice items: how to write them, how not to write them, and giving a well written test the respect it deserves. Along the way they also discuss recognizing emotions, laying down 50 feet of rubber, glass animals, rewriting your kid's test, self-righteousness, Dora the Explorer, the Magna Carta, accidentally becoming a better teacher, dumpster diving, a special place in hell, Trivial Pursuit as blood sport, world geography, being a horrible student, and the terror of having Greg as a dental assistant.Stay in...2024-09-2439 min
Harder Not Smarter Podcast#0036 - Michelle "MACE" Curran - Thunderbird Pilot “Be Bold. Be Brave”In this episode of the Harder Not Smarter podcast, host Kevin and Greg sit down with Michelle “MACE” Curran, a former Air Force Thunderbird pilot. Michelle shares her journey from being a shy child with social anxiety to becoming a public figure and a role model for women in aviation. She discusses the challenges of overcoming imposter syndrome, the rigorous selection process to become a Thunderbird, and the pressures of being a public figure in a male-dominated field. Michelle also reflects on the physical demands of flying, the importance of support systems, and her transition after leaving the Thunderbirds. In t...2024-09-191h 32
Double Shot DronesEp. 28 with Guest Greg Bernstein of Worldwide Drone SolutionsDavy and Mike welcome fellow Sky Eye Network member Greg Bernstein from Worldwide Drone Solutions. We chat about 360 matterport tours and and the DJI Air2S and Mavic 3 capabilities and methods of getting clients when you're new to the drone business.
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Website: https://www.worldwidedronesolutions2024-05-1633 minQuantitudeS5E21 Multilevel Factor Analysis: But What Do The Factors Mean?!In this week's episode, Greg and Patrick talk about the challenges of combining confirmatory factor analysis and multilevel data, and the underappreciated but absolutely critical role that theory plays in choosing the proper model for your constructs. Along the way they also discuss learning in a second language, torn meniscuseseses, concert C trumpets, nosy neighbors, forts of equations, artillery commanders, saluting cadets, the huffing closet, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Rock'em Sock'em Robots, lactose intolerance, Greg's ATM PIN, our circle of friend, and configural configurations. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod Y...2024-04-0947 minHoops CrewWashington Wizards Group Therapy (w/ Mike Sparacino)Hi, my name is Frank, and I'm a Wizards fan. This week, I am joined by Greg Twomey, Matt Sparacino, and special guest Mike Sparacino to discuss our beloved dysfunctional Washington Wizards in a group therapy session. Topics include the current state of play, our future outlook, an update on the arena in Potomac Yard, and much more. Plus, we discuss drinks, Greg does a DC crime report, and Matt makes a very special announcement regarding his candidacy for DC mayor in 2026. Smash that play button and join the Poole party!08:00 - 1st Quarter...2024-03-131h 24Hoops CrewEMERGENCY POD: Stomp the Potomac Yard (w/ Mike Sparacino)Huge news broke this week that our beloved Washington Wizards and Capitals are planning to move to Potomac Yard in Virginia in the not so distant future, breaking the hearts of many fans in the process. Frank, Greg, Matt, and special guest Mike Sparacino gathered on a late night call to discuss how we got here, what happened, and how we're feeling. We talk about the culture of basketball in DC, and the impact of the move on the community of the city. We share some history about Abe Pollin, Washington vs DC, MD and DC vs VA, and...2023-12-151h 17Hoops CrewS3E35: Mr. Bean Appreciation HourHowdy pardners! Gather round for the Hoops Crew! This week, we are talking all things NBA free agency with Greg Twomey and Mary Catherine Curran. Also, we talk about our summer movie series (voting closes tomorrow, as of this release!) and we talk about Amelia Bedelia. NO SKY GUYS ALLOWED.Our summer movie series starts next week! Don't forget to vote here for your favorite flicks, and we will watch the top nine as a part of our podcast this summer! 2023-07-0535 minQuantitudeS4E24 Longitudinal Measurement InvarianceIn this week's episode Patrick and Greg talk about the critical and often unmet assumptions underlying the use of measured variables at multiple time points, whether for simple analyses like tests of means or more complex analyses like modeling individual growth. Along the way they also mention: following your blocker, Pascal’s wager, Wikipedia empathy, ham sandwich syllogisms, flying cattle cars, Kennedy babies, Costco bathroom scales, Spirit Airlines, expecting you to bring wine, crying about broccoli, the Audi A series, dead raccoon smell, Joe Walsh, Greg’s abs, copy/paste measurement models, Orlando vs. Fort Lauderdale, moles on spring brea...2023-05-1650 minQuantitudeS4E23 QuantCrit: A Conversation With Christen PriddieIn this week's episode Greg and Patrick are joined by Christen Priddie of Indiana University who will help them learn a bit about QuantCrit: its foundations, its purpose, and how it can enrich the quantitative methods process to which we might have become a little *too* accustomed. Along the way they also mention unknown unknowns, explaining the ocean, young Pat, cackling, how Greg pays for college, crap with a number, too young for the Muppets, grumpy old men, crowbar in the brain, bad maps, Logical Landmines, fluffy language, and storytelling.Stay in contact with Quantitude!2023-05-0246 minQuantitudeS4E20 Dynamic Structural Equation Models with Ellen HamakerIn this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk with Dr. Ellen Hamaker from Utrecht University about the exciting and growing area of dynamic structural equation models. They discuss its tremendous substantive and methodological promise as well its assumptions and potential limitations. Along the way they also mention talking in acronyms, QSEM, cowardly bathroom stall phone calls, statistical sock puppets, interrupting Patrick, outsourcing, John Wick, copy machines, I want a cookie, bad clinical psychologists, closeness and tension, million dollar question, aspirin effects, Greg’s blue eyes, fathers matter!, and what keeps you up at night.Stay in co...2023-03-0749 minQuantitudeS4E18 The Latent Variable Interaction FilesIn this week's episode, Greg and Patrick talk about what you can do when latent variables conspire to multiplicatively interact, focusing on the classic product indicator approach and the more recently developed method of latent moderated structural relations. Along the way they also mention confession, being hardly sorry, conspiracy theories, Greg's area 51 poster, trashed record needles, backwards messages, the Scooby Doo Gang, Street Justice Velma, tasteful ascots, chocolate in my peanut butter, two-legged tables, spinning 90 degrees, drug mules, Pearson's crabs, Freemasons and the Illuminati, and chalking up a win.Stay in contact with Quantitude! W...2023-02-1443 min
Bishop On AirSen. Curran talks about new role as Illinois Senate minority leaderBishop On Air talked with newly elected Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran about the Republican agenda being in the super-minority.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishoponair/support2022-11-1710 minQuantitudeS4E08 Missing Data: The New State Of The Art With Craig EndersIn this week's episode Greg and Patrick get to explore modern methods for missing data analysis while belaboring quotes from Top Gun with their guest Craig Enders from the University of California at Los Angeles. Craig looks back over the past 20 years of developments in missing data analysis to discuss what has worked, what hasn't worked, and what new methods are available now that we didn't have back then. Along the way they also discuss Sean, Not Sean, going to the movies, grumpy old man mode, wiener boy, grave digger, Venice beach zoom backgrounds, Lie Awake, hung over GREs...2022-11-0850 min
Hoops CrewS2E6: Mansplaining BasketballThe boys are back in town! With MC and Chloe out, Greg, Matt, and Frank gather to talk about the NBA Finals. We also hear the story of how Greg didn't make the varsity basketball team, and Frank shares a photo of himself as a little hooper (see the episode image). All of this and so much more - come on in!2022-06-121h 19QuantitudeS3E23: The Mättrix Part II: Using Matrices To Our AdvantageIn this week's episode Greg and Patrick continue their discussion from last week in The Mättrix Part Deux, exploring the magic of matrices including estimation, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors. Along the way they also mention flawed audio transcripts, 50 Shades of Greg, drunkenly shoving a matrix, drug mules, things you need, isomorphic interdigitation, plywood and tennis balls, heroin-filled condoms, talking to volleyballs, bawitdaba da bang a dang diggy diggy, meat grinders, not going to prom, vector bouquets, and The Wright Stuff. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @qua...2022-03-0853 minQuantitudeS3E22: The Mättrix Part I: Defining & Manipulating MatricesIn this first of two episodes, Patrick and Greg lay the foundations of matrix algebra, mathematically and geometrically, and start connecting these important underlying ideas to statistics. Along the way, they also mention STDs, the 110 to the 10 to the 405, mystics, skin bags of water, vector Victor, Tac flashlights on misty nights, remembering mnemonics, Stephen Hawking, Bilbo Baggins, and Greg's sultry voice. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2022-03-0156 minQuantitudeS3E18: Aunt Roz's Guide to Latent Means ModelsIn this week's episode Patrick and Greg discuss latent means models to conduct group mean comparisons while controlling for measurement error, which gives you more power and more accurate standardized effect size estimates. Along the way, they also mention Aunt Roz, table 8, naughty pigs, crossing the streams, big twinkies, asbestos, It's a Small World, churros, 1974 Sweden, Greg's Swedish coach, ghosts, the primrose path, SAT-level words, and humble pirates. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2022-02-0154 minQuantitudeS3E14: Patrick & Greg's New Year's Balls DropPatrick and Greg, perched in a glass booth high above New York's Times Square, ring in 2022 with the help of some friends by counting down quantitative New Year’s resolutions.Along the way they also mention QPod catheters, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, groin height, yelling at NPR, Shimmer, O’Nuckles, intellectual gooses, European Quanterati, smoldering corpses, Dilbert, Dom Perignon, quant club, organ grinders, and non-contiguous sub-4-minute miles.Special thanks to: Rajiv Amarnani, Sam Cacace, Mashael Dewan, Nathan Lutz, Daniel Moriarity, Danny Lee, and Ethan McCormick. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web p...2021-12-1443 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran'I Do, We Do, You Do' in Maths' Classrooms with Margarita BreedIn Episode 56, we are critically unpacking the 'I do, we do, you do' teaching model in the maths classroom. Plus, why productive struggle is a must for our students in maths, and why you should start Fraction Talks in your classroom. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/56 Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Dingle, Jenna Laib, and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more of my Social Justice-focused chats at https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Thanks for listening and your support. Please share this...2021-11-2046 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranExplaining our Thinking in Maths with Margarita Breed - PTE055In Episode 55, what matters in respect to explaining, making connections, and being efficient at an A or B grade level in maths? And how do we build students' skills in each area? Plus, how might we inadvertently signify to students to stop thinking - just through how we lay out mathematical tasks. Also how to support students to move from additive to multiplicative thinking. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/55. Listen to more of my Maths-related chats with Marian Dingle, Jenna Laib and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/t...2021-10-261h 03
Seattle Real Estate with Mark ChavezInterview with Home Inspector, Greg Curran.In this episode I interview a Seattle local home inspector and get his insight on the value of home inspections.
Why hire a home inspector?
Should clients shadow you during the inspection?
What are some things you have found that were not easily visible by the layperson.
What is the average cost for a home inspection?
Understanding the ROI of a home inspection.
Why should a client attend the inspection?
Should home owners periodically do home inspections of their house?
What are things you commonly see home buyers get nervous about that are not that serious?
Guest: G...2021-03-1043 minQuantitudeS2E22: Outliers -- And Then Things Got WeirdIn this episode Greg and Patrick embark on a sometimes unhinged discussion of outlying and influential observations: where do they come from, how are they identified, and what do we do with them. Along the way they also discuss the outlier bell, stubbornness, pre-holiday grievances, Polly, Sesame Street, being more less likely, Greg's freak brother, operas, Nebraska cornfields, talking to volleyballs, stepping on rakes, name that dissertation, butt cramps, and acetone. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2021-02-091h 00Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranWhy's The Maths Teacher Here for Social Studies with Jenna LaibIn Episode 54, how can we challenge Eurocentrism in the maths classroom and value Indigenous knowledge? Plus, how can we use graphs to explore social justice issues, and cultivate mathematical thinking with all our students. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/54. Listen to more Maths and Social Justice chats with Marian Dingle and Margarita Breed at https://pushingtheedge.org/teaching-maths Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Follow me on Twitter @GregBCurran. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Jenna...2020-11-071h 06Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranBuilding Cultures of Thinking in the Maths Classroom with Margarita BreedIn Episode 53, taking the emphasis off the answer in maths, focusing on building meaning and connections rather than remembering rules, and using low floor, high ceiling rich maths tasks. Plus, we have lots of maths teaching resources to share. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/53 Check out my maths focused chats and blogposts, https://pushingtheedge.org/maths Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. Let me know what you think of my chat with Margarita. And please share it...2020-10-021h 10QuantitudeS2E06: Applying for Jobs: Unsolicited Advice from Uncle Greg and the Guy in the Yellow ShirtPatrick and Greg offer completely unsolicited career advice as you identify and apply for positions following your doctoral training. They discuss what to consider when selecting where to apply as well as drafting personal statements, CVs, letters of recommendation, and research statements. Along the way they also comment on World War II quiz shows, eHarmony and tinder, the long con, mortgaging retirements, morning research inspirations, the 3rd and 4th ribs, promptness, and academia as community dinner theater. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-09-291h 00Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranLooking at the World in Mathematical Ways with Marian DingleIn Episode 52, how do our families mathematise us? How does the maths in our lives compare to maths at school? And why are our cultures so important in maths classrooms? Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/52. Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Marian. Please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.2020-09-1254 minQuantitudeS2E03: Pop Quiz 2020 -- The Big PaybackThe episode begins with what Patrick believes will be a discussion of statistics in the news, but then turns into a surprise attack by Greg that rapidly devolves into a second edition of Pop Quiz (covering scales of measurement, probability and odds, intraclass correlation, null hypothesis significance testing, suppression, and Bayes' Theorem). In addition to relentlessly attacking each others' credibility, the Quantidudes mention Waldo, Flat Stanley, "and so uhhhhh," Max Headroom, Matt Damon, The Maltese Falcon, dead kittens, The Hunger Games, The Dad Rule, doppelgangers, eye twitches, pregnancy tests, and Costco caskets.Stay in contact with...2020-09-0854 minQuantitudeS2E02: The Auto-Regressive Cross-Lagged Horror Picture ShowPatrick and Greg open with a disagreement about time travel movies, which then somehow devolves into a discussion of alternative approaches to modeling longitudinal data. They agree that a core issue to consider is the separation of within-person and between-person components of change over time, both theoretically and analytically. Throughout the discussion they also mention antici-, hot tub time machine, chipmunks, garbage disposals, digging up John Stuart Mill, whiteboard problems, cats and laser pointers, Roz from Monsters Inc. (she's back!), 3-D dinosaur posters, licking a hot burner, 30th place ribbons, and -pation. Stay in contact with Q...2020-09-011h 00Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranLiberating Literature in Our Classrooms and Libraries with Julia TorresIn Episode 51, young people are engaging with literature in ways that are quite different to prior generations. We’ll explore young adult fiction that reflects our students' lives, issues, and worlds. We'll also challenge the traditional literary canon along the way. Show-notes can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/51 Listen to more Social Justice-inspired educators on my podcast, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. I'm @GregBCurran on Twitter. I'd love to hear what you think of my chat with Julia. And please share it widely. Thanks for listening and your support.2020-08-291h 07QuantitudeS2E01: We Know What You Did Last SummerIn this, the inaugural episode of Season 2, Greg and Patrick continue their summer strategy of subcontracting out talent by inviting people to call-in and describe what quantitative work they did over summer vacation. In addition to being amazed at the many cool quantitative things people are doing out in the world, the discuss imprimaturs, battle without honor, digestive rituals, hostage videos, underwear, utility infielders, Alexis in a Lexus, affectionate slaps, Strunk & White, irony vs. paradox, and Oxford commas. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: re...2020-08-2558 minQuantitudeS1E35: Quanti•Qamp VIII: Congratulations! Now You Feel Like a Quantitative ImposterIn recognition of your hard work this summer to become a quantitative leader in your field, you are hereby presented with... a brand new case of Imposter Syndrome! Patrick and Greg explore what it is, where it comes from, what you might be able to do about it, and, possibly most importantly, that it's actually a good problem to have. This episode concludes Quanti•Qamp 2020, with Season 2 of Quantitude coming in August.Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-07-2157 minQuantitudeS1E34: Quanti•Qamp VII: Being a Lifelong Quantitative LearnerGreg and Patrick dedicate Week 7 of Quanti•Qamp to three core topics: mocking one another, how to continue learning both foundational and novel quantitative methods across your career, and mocking one another. Despite their many disagreements, they unanimously concur that the challenge of keeping abreast of newly developed quantitative methods is entirely Kris Preacher's fault. Carry on. And go learn something! Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-07-1455 minQuantitudeS1E33: Quanti•Qamp VI: Enhancing Diversity in the Quantitative SciencesWeek six of Quanti•Qamp welcomes special guest Dr. A. Nayena Blankson, a Professor of Psychology at Spelman College who is a leading national voice in diversity and equity in academia. Nayena talks with Patrick and Greg about how we can capitalize on the current national conversation about race and equity to enhance diversity in both academia in general and in the quantitative sciences in particular. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-07-0759 minQuantitudeS1E32: Quanti•Qamp V: Building a Quantitative Culture Within Your Home DepartmentIn the fifth week of Quanti•Qamp, senior leadership at the QuantiGon recruit a new Commander to demonstrate proper preparation, organization, and executive control. The guest Executive Officer is Dr. Rebecca Brock, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, who will motivate a discussion about how to build a quantitative culture in your home department or research unit. Patrick and Greg clearly learn nothing about leadership despite Dr. Brock's best efforts. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-06-301h 01QuantitudeS1E31: Quanti•Qamp IV: Writing a Pedagogical Quantitative PaperIn the fourth week of Quanti•Qamp, neither Patrick nor Greg have read each other's emails about the organization of the episode and thus entirely ad lib a discussion on how one might write a quantitatively-oriented pedagogical paper. Because they are completely unprepared for the episode, they also forget to provide the next QQamp assignment; however, being the seasoned academicians that they are, they will somehow blame you for not completing the assignment, because by now, "you should have known." Carry on. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @qua...2020-06-2358 minQuantitudeS1E30: Quanti•Qamp III: Quantitative Research Using Existing DataIn the third week of Quanti•Qamp, Patrick and Greg ramble semi-coherently about how you might use existing data to drive a quantitative research idea as well as to serve as the foundation for making a unique quantitative contribution. They explore different potential data sources and discuss the variety of ways these might be used in the pursuit of a quantitative research question. They conclude with the next QQamp assignment: identify a small number of existing data sets in your substantive field that you might be able to make use of in your own quantitative research. Carry on. 2020-06-1656 minQuantitudeS1E29: Quanti•Qamp II: Choosing a JournalIn the second week of QuantiBootQamp (remember....the "boot" is silent), Greg and Patrick open with what they agree is a pretty bizarre coincidence. They then discuss, with occasional disagreement, how you might select a journal for your own quantitatively-oriented contribution. They conclude with the next Quanti•Qamp assignment: to read the mastheads and editorial board lists of at least three journals that might serve as a home for your quantitative paper. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-06-0953 minQuantitudeS1E28: Quanti•Qamp I: Developing a Research IdeaIn this inaugural episode of QuantiBootQamp (where the "boot" is silent), Patrick and Greg express their surprise that people seemed to think this was going to be a fun summer camp. They then explore various ways that you might develop a quantitatively-oriented research question embedded within your own area of study, and end by assigning the first Quanti•Qamp assignment: to develop a quantitative research question of your own. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-06-0250 min
Full Court PressEpisode 78 with Greg Curran; Top 10 All-Time Point Guards and Active Running Backs- May 30On today's episode: a breakdown of the top 10 All-Time Point Guards and Active Running Backs! Guest: Greg Curran2020-05-3144 minQuantitudeS1E26: The Internal Validity Pre-Flight ChecklistGreg and Patrick talk about internal validity -- broadly and traditionally -- but also as an increasingly important lens through which to view our information-saturated world, and be responsible, critical, and skeptical members of scientific communities as well as society. Along the way, they also mention gargling bleach, 5G cell towers, vaping lysol, fecal transplants, the problem with firetrucks, Star Trek and causality, Sherlock Holmes, melon-wrapped prosciutto, kitty physics, the regression fairy, tails-challenged individuals, and Mad Eye Moody.Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com 2020-05-051h 00QuantitudeS1E09: Grumpy Old Man & Village Idiot Argue About ReliabilityIn this first episode of 2020, Greg and Patrick welcome the new year by offering what listeners have come to expect: no apparent plan for the episode, followed by rambling, circular, and barely internally-consistent discussion. At least they are, well, reliable. In fact, their meanderings lead them to a discussion of just that topic -- reliability. In an impromptu segment they call "Grumpy Old Man & Village Idiot" the Quanti-dudes talk about the often-forgotten but absolutely critical importance of securing high quality measures when addressing substantive research questions, and the severe consequences of failing to do so. In addition to grousing...2020-01-071h 03QuantitudeS1E03: Pop Quiz SmackDown (Volume 1)Greg and Patrick plan the episode around one topic, but things take an unexpected turn as the episode rapidly devolves into a series of pop quiz questions thrown from Patrick at Greg and back again. Rules of engagement are negotiated on the spot: without preparation, each person has 90 seconds to respond to a question of the other's choosing, which is in turn graded and argued over. Pop Quiz questions wind up addressing a range of topics that are core to understanding the thoughtful application of statistics within any research application. Bruised but not broken, Greg and Patrick agree that...2019-11-1255 minFull Court PressEpisode 20 with Greg Curran- December 22, 2018On today's episode- CP3's hamstring injury, the NBA on Christmas, the Patriots' recent struggles, and more! Guest: Greg Curran2018-12-2227 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranOptimism, Hope and a Place to Belong with Rodney CroomeIn Episode 50, a chat with long-time LGBTI human rights activist Rodney Croome. We explore the lessons learnt from the early campaigns to legalise homosexuality, unpack why personal stories are key, and small target strategies a mistake. Plus we zero in on the dangers of the 'religious freedom' movement. Further information and links for my chat with Rodney Croome, can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/50. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up Listen to more LGBTIQ related episodes and blog-posts at https...2018-10-0243 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranLiberation and Resistance in Schools with Benjamin DoxtdatorIn Episode 49, making our schools' sites of liberation and resistance. Plus challenging the dominant narratives that blame individual students whilst giving scant attention to the social justice, and structural issues impacting on them. Further information and links for my chat with Benjamin Doxtdator, can be found here, pushingtheedge.org/49. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times, https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up There's also many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, in my podcast archive, https://pushingtheedge.org/social-justice-resources. Follow me on T...2018-09-1852 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranChallenging Stereotypes about Race, Religion, & Our Suburbs with Amra PajalicIn Episode 48, we explore teaching in a western suburbs school, where students often face bigotry, and negative stereotyping based on their race, their religious beliefs, and the suburbs they live in. We examine how their teacher who grew up in the same suburb, supports them to talk through and write about their lives; as well as teaching them about the complexities of being Muslim. Further information and links for this chat with Amra Pajalic can be found here, https://pushingtheedge.org/48. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in...2018-09-0443 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranNavigating White Spaces with Sherri SpelicIn Episode 47, fitting in and assimilation in predominantly white spaces. Plus, how to make your physical education classes more inclusive and fair. Further information and links for this chat with Sherri Spelic, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/47. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in Challenging Times - https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up Also, listen to Season 4: Making Physical Education and Sports More Inclusive - https://PushingTheEdge.org/sports Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do let me know what you think of...2018-08-2128 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranRainbow Kids, Activism and LGBTIQ families with Felicity Marlowe - PTE046In Episode 46: how Rainbow Kids are actively campaigning for their LGBTIQ families' rights, and how schools can better support them. Also, why personal stories are key to changing hearts and minds in the battle for human rights. Further information and links for my chat with Felicity Marlowe, can be found here - https://pushingtheedge.org/46. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times - https://pushingtheedge.org/standing-up For more of my LGBTIQ posts and episodes, check out - https://pushingtheedge.org/glbti Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran - and do...2018-08-0755 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranUplifting the Voices and Languages of Latinx Students with Victor MartinezIn Episode 45, dual language English teacher, Victor Martinez didn’t see many other Latinx students like himself in college and he wants it to be different for his students. We discuss opportunities and attitudes, along with bringing the lived experiences of his students and their families, however harsh they may be, into the classroom. Also why do Victor’s students prefer to speak English rather than Spanish, and how does he challenge this. Further information and links for my chat with Victor Martinez, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/45. Listen to m...2018-07-2449 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranBeing Color Brave Not Color Blind with Rosa Perez-IsiahIn Episode 44, how the hostile political climate around immigration impacts on students and their families, and why we need to support students' speaking up about the day to day racism in their lives. We also explore how to be a color brave rather than a color blind teacher. And why silence around poverty and racism is oppressive Further information and links for my chat with Rosa Perez-Isiah, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/44. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times. We've also...2018-07-1030 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranTrans Children Do Know Who They Are with Jo HirstIn Episode 43, parent and children's book author, Jo Hirst reveals the ups and downs of raising a trans child in an often hostile world. We explore the challenges of how to be an advocate for your child; and how schools can better support trans and gender diverse young people. Further information and links for my chat with Jo Hirst, can be found here - pushingtheedge.org/43. Listen to more episodes in Season 5: Standing Up for Our Students in These Challenging Times. We've also got many more Social Justice-inspired educators and community leaders to listen to, check...2018-06-2653 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranComplicating Diversity and Inclusion with Maha BaliIn Episode 42, becoming conscious about oppression; why we need to re-think traditional critical thinking and debating approaches in the classroom; re-thinking how we view anger about injustices perpetrated on our communities; and how to get beyond generic approaches to diversity and inclusion. For further information and links for this episode, go to pushingtheedge.org/42 Listen to more Season 5 episodes on Standing Up for Students in Challenging Times We've also got many more Social Justice-related episodes, check them out here. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, please tell others...2018-06-1239 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranWhose History Are We Telling with Eric FieldmanIn Episode 41, from holding back as a teacher - to standing up and speaking out for our students and their communities; who’s present and who’s absent in our history curricula and text books? And how can we get beyond diatribe when debating social issues in the classroom? There's also our Spotlight segment where we shine a light on youth activism. For further information and episode links, go to pushingtheedge.org/41 Listen to Season 5 episodes on Standing Up for Students in Challenging Times And listen to more Social Justice-related episodes on 'Pushing The Edge with Greg...2018-05-2950 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranNothing's Neutral, Everything's Political with Phiona Lloyd-HenryIn Episode 40, why anti-oppressive education matters; why the concept of neutrality is problematic in education; how to create culturally responsive curricula; and honoring our students’ histories, existence, and ways of knowing. All this plus our regular segments, Spotlight, Twists and Turns, and The Right Track. For further information and episode links, go to pushingtheedge.org/40 Check out more episodes in this current season, Standing Up for Students in Challenging Times. And listen to more Social Justice-related episodes on Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran. Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran 2018-05-1541 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranCourageous Conversations About Race with Val BrownIn this episode, standing up when hatred is stoked; building community through brave conversations about race; and why representation and presence matters. Here we talk hiring more black teachers, as well as The Black Panther and A Wrinkle in Time. Plus we shine a light on a civil rights lawyer from the 1950’s and 1960’s, and Val rethinks her views on country music. For further information and links, go to pushingtheedge.org/39 Follow me on Twitter - @GregBCurran Listen to more Social Justice episodes on Pushing The Edge with Greg Curran 2018-05-0154 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranHaving a voice and a sense of belonging in a soccer club with Ramon SpaaijIn this episode, we focus on a soccer team in the western suburbs of Melbourne Australia. A team made up almost entirely of new arrivals and refugees from the Horn of Africa. Our guest studied this team, its players and families over a 3 year period. And we'll be unpacking his key discoveries. In particular, how the players' construct their identities, their sense of place, and belonging to their new country through soccer and sport more generally. Also how the young women are resisting narrow & discriminatory views of femininity AND creating their own sports...2017-06-0648 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranTackling homophobia and transphobia in football with Angie GreeneWarning: This episode contains language that some people may find offensive or distressing. Show Description Angie Greene's been surrounded by Professional Sport since she was a young kid. Her Pop, Frank Sedgman was a champion tennis player, her dad Russell is in the Australian Football League Hall of Fame, and her two brothers were, and are talented athletes. Their sports journeys though have been very different. Steve went on to play AFL football at the highest level for 5 years. Brent however, removed himself from team sport altogether because of t...2017-05-2330 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranChanging the Culture in Sports Clubs with Ryan StorrIn this episode, how do we go about changing the culture within sporting clubs - opening them up to the rich diversity within our communities? How do we deal with sexism, the ableism, the racism, the homophobia and transphobia that puts off so many of us? And what about all the emphasis on the 'economics' and 'market share' - as reasons for change. Isn't there a 'social justice' case for change? Well our guest has plenty of insights into these areas - having studied sporting clubs up close as a researcher...2017-05-0929 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranSupporting Culturally Diverse Youth through Football with Sue McGillIn this episode, how can sport clubs open up opportunities for culturally diverse youth? How can they help them bridge the gap between their communities and mainstream sporting teams? And why should sports clubs reach out, beyond their traditional supporter base? What's in it for them and their communities? Plus, we've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of participation, assumptions, leadership and community. Our guest is Sue McGill, Regional Manager of 'The Huddle' at North Melbourne Football Club, Australia. For full show-notes go to: http...2017-04-2533 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking Sport Accessible for People with Disabilities with Sam De LeveIn this episode, we meet dancer, multi-sport athlete and wheelchair user - Sam De Leve. We explore the power of sport and sporting communities to change how disabled people see themselves, their bodies, and their possibilities in life. Also why do access, equipment, and language matter? And what makes a good sports coach? Plus you've probably heard people describing their identities as intersectional. We unpack what that means in the context of Sam's life. And in the Lightning Round we're pushing the edges of labels, intersections in identity, visibility, disruption, disability...2017-04-1152 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranTeaching Physical Education in a More Inclusive Way with Loretta Konjarski and Grant O SullivanIn this episode, how do we make Physical Education more safe and welcoming for our diverse mix of students? We tackle labels and the limitations of gender specific sports, as well as being closeted as an athlete. Also how we can help young people have a more positive view of their bodies - and what you can do right now - to make your Physical Education classes more inclusive. Then there's the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of language , lifelong participation, mental health, self-acceptance and inclusion. For full show-notes...2017-03-2833 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking Sport Safe, Comfortable and Inclusive for LGBTI people with James LolicatoIn this episode, an Australian organisation that's transforming LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) people's attitudes towards sports participation - bringing them back to the games they love. Why do so many LGBTI young people stop playing sports between 16 and 20? And what teaching strategies can we use to turn this situation around - to make physical education and sports environments more inclusive? Plus, what can you do - if you're in an unsafe, unwelcoming sports environment? There's also the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of participation, body image, pronouns...2017-03-1436 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking Football More Welcoming with The Outer SanctumI have a confession to make. I love footy shows. I cannot get enough of them, as they dissect seemingly every move of each game in the AFL, the Australian Football League. And yet I've always found the straight, white blokiness of most of these footy shows, problematic. Whilst there's occasional nods to diversity or diversity-related issues, they're never central to these shows. Then I discovered 'The Outer Sanctum' podcast. I took it out with me on my Friday morning walk around the neighborhood, and it's been a regular companion since then. 2017-02-2851 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking Sport More Welcoming for Migrants with Michelle HageJust imagine, you're a newly arrived refugee or migrant in an unfamiliar country: your new home. How do you build your self-confidence? How do you make new friends outside your community? And how do you start to feel more like a local? For the Refugee Council of Australia, SPORT is key. It's an important bridge to the new culture But what about the language barriers and dress codes for sports? And what about the opposition or resistance, both within and outside your community? Aren't these significant hurdles to overcome? ...2017-02-1436 min
The Podcast Engineering ShowGreg Heist My guest is Greg Heist, producer and cohost of The Future Stir, and Chief Innovation Officer at Gongos. FYI, the website for The Future Stir uses a really cool WordPress theme called Soundbyte Podcast/Audio Template. Take a look at their site here. Greg and I discussed: Focusrite Mixcontrol Drawner S73 plugin on master bus Feeding Stems into Auphonic Multitrack 2nd generation Focusrite 18i20 audio interface SM7B Cloudlifter CL-1 Zoom H5 Recording in Adobe Audition at 32 bit 48kHz! Fuhrmann power strip Behringer 1800 microphones (3 for $39!) Blue Encore 100 mic Focusrite RED plugins Than...2016-10-271h 00Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranCreating Safe Schools with Roz WardIt's what we want for all our students - safe schools. For some students though - school is the most unsafe place for them to be. And increasingly they're saying, 'enough is enough if our school leaders & teachers won't take action to make school safe for us we will.' In this episode of Pushing The Edge, young people taking the lead -to make their schools safer and more inclusive for same sex attracted, intersex and gender diverse students and their families. Plus, how 1 organisation, The Safe Schools Coalition of Australia...2016-04-1139 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranFacing Our Fears about The Other with Justin Schleider Transformative moments: The moments where you come face to face with a stark realization, that changes how you see yourself, your life and the world around you. And life from hereon - is different - if you choose to make it so. That's what happened to our guest, Justin Schleider, who comes to realize his privilege as a White, Straight, Middle Class Educator. But that's not all, we're also talking Fear: Fear of The Other. In this case, refugees seeking asylum in our countries. It's a fear t...2016-03-1438 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranBeing an Ally for Social JusticeThis is a special edition of Pushing The Edge. Bill Ivey and Christina Torres return to discuss: How to be ally for social justice in education. It can be quite a learning curve, filled with many questions and uncertainties. What if we want to speak up but don’t fully understand the issues, or the correct language to use? What if we slip up and say the wrong thing? Our guests have been there, believe me, and they’ve got some especially useful tips and insights to share. Bu...2016-02-2922 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranEnding White Silence in Education with Greg MichieIn this episode, speaking up as White Educators and challenging the silence on issues of social justice - online - and in our schools. We’re also chatting about truly seeing our students & teaching a #BlackLivesMatter curriculum. And in the Lightning Round, we’re pushing the edges of visibility, democratic ideals, bias and indoctrination. Our guest is Greg Michie, a year 7 and 8 public school teacher of Social Studies in Chicago, USA. For full Show-Notes, go to: http://PushingTheEdge.org/26 Episode Run-Down: ▪ How Greg pushes the edge for social...2016-02-1551 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranTeaching About Our Identities with Bill IveyWhen we explore identity with our students, we often focus on single dimensions like race or ethnicity. But if we consider race, how does your gender, belief systems, or socio-economic status impact on your experiences and opportunities in life? The intersections of identity, that's the focus of this episode. And in the Lightning Round, we're Pushing The Edges of conversations about gender and race, privilege, social justice, democracy, and co-existence. Our guest is Bill Ivey. Bill is a middle-school Dean at Stoneleigh Burnham Girls' School in Western Massachussetts, USA. ...2016-02-0127 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranStudents as Change-Makers with Christina TorresHow can we support and empower students to make change happen? How can we empower them to be change-makers who challenge and transform unjust systems? Well, we've gotta dislodge and disrupt the stories of oppression and victim-hood that are so prevalent. We've gotta review and re-frame the ways we talk about ourselves and our communities. We've gotta tell stories of persistence, positivity, hope, joy and achievement. It all starts with re-thinking our business as usual in schools. And on that count we've got quite a few tips and insights...2015-12-1936 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranFrom Student Voice to Agency with Stephanie ThompsonStudent voice is often spoken of within education circles. Often though it's voice with limitations or prescriptions, with adults ultimately making the decisions or limiting the amount of influence that students actually have. In this episode, we take a different route. We examine how one school in New Zealand moved from student voice to student agency. Here Maori students (for example) play an active and influential role in the life of the school. They lead training workshops with parents and carers, as well as general community consultations. They also participate as Student Ambassadors...2015-12-0731 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranHow Students Transform Their Worlds Through ActivismIn this episode, we explore student activism in a K to 8 elementary school. Here students are critically exploring and unpacking the issues that affect their lives and the people they care about. But that's not all - they're also coming up with Action Plans to make a difference on these issues. Issues such as street litter, gun violence, homelessness, and police violence towards their communities. We've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of teacher objectivity, standardization, achievement gaps, and being Young, strong and proud. For full show-notes, go to: Pus...2015-11-2345 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranActivating Student Stories with Silvia GonzalezIn This Episode: finding and understanding ourselves through our stories; the links between language and autonomy; re-framing assessment in ways that work for our students; and playing the game - or at least critically playing it. My guest is Silvia Gonzalez, a teacher-artist who works primarily with black and Latino young people in Chicago, USA. Episode Run-Down How Silvia pushes the edge Empowerment and identity Centering our students' stories | Finding a place to be who you are Visibility and Invisibility | Toning down in the classroom Sharing our stories Critical interrogation and diverse perspectives Continual learning and researching as a t...2015-11-0946 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranShaking Up Science Education with Jasper Fox Snr In this episode, getting our students excited about science: tapping into and growing their sense of wonder and awe about the world around them, and supporting them to collaborate on the topics and issues they care about. Plus, how to get others on board with your ‘out -there’ ideas. And in the Lightning Round, we're Pushing The Edge of risk, mindset, innovation and the status quo. Our guest, Jasper Fox Senior, a middle years Earth Sciences teacher. EPISODE RUN-DOWN Jasper introduces himself (1:00 minute mark) What is Earth Scie...2015-06-2232 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranPersonalizing the Curriculum and Taking Risks with Michelle Snyder and Victoria CurtisIn this episode, getting authentic with our reading and writing, plus giving ourselves permission to branch out beyond our comfort zones, doing what's best for students. But that's not all - We've also got the Lightning Round where we're pushing the edges of mindset, branching out, resistance and the collective. And to bring us home, Michelle Snyder and Victoria Curtis have advice to their younger selves. EPISODE RUN-DOWN Getting permission to take risks Personalizing student learning (3:00 min mark); Common Core vs Romeo and Juliet vs Sci...2015-06-0837 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranTurning Points that Transform Our Teaching with Andy Vasily In this episode, listening to that 'call from within', and responding to 'turning points' in our lives - with Andy Vasily. What do you do when faced with potentially life changing moments? Do you continue with what's safe and familiar? Or do you dare to step off that conveyor belt? Plus, you've got ideas for change - your colleagues are all on board - until it comes time to speak up at a staff meeting. Then they're no-where to be found. So what do you do? And in the Lightning Round we're Pushing...2015-05-2522 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking a Difference by Not Playing It Safe - Part 2In Part 2 of my chat with Rachael Lehr - We're Standing Up for Student Voice, Identifying the Key Challenges facing School Leaders, and Changing the World at a Local Level. There's also the Lightning Round where we're Pushing The Edge of Home, Relationships, Discomfort and Making a Difference. There's also my Not To Be Missed Books. This time a couple of books that have been influential in my teaching career. LISTEN TO PART 1 In Part 1 of my chat with Rachael Lehr we talk about motivations and inspirations for...2015-05-1115 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking a Difference by Not Playing It Safe with Greg Curran - Part 1 Now normally I'm (Greg Curran) the host of this Podcast but over the next two episodes we're turning the tables. I'll be in the hot-seat answering questions posed by former Pushing The Edge guests (Sam Bates and Rusul Alrubail in this episode), with Rachael Lehr taking on the hosting role. Rachael's a classroom teacher and science specialist at West Beechboro Primary School in Western Australia. She was my guest in Episode 4 of Pushing The Edge. Together, we explore my journey towards Finding My Voice and Pushing The Edges in Education. 2015-04-2726 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranShaking Up Our Mindsets About Indigenous Students with Surin McGrory They're at the top of all the wrong lists and bottom of all the right lists. Or so our guest thought until she actually started teaching Maori students in a total immersion Maori School in New Zealand. This episode we're challenging the deficit or victim mindsets that often prevail about Indigenous Students. We're painting quite a different picture instead. Our guest, Surin McGrory, Teacher, and Co-Moderator (with Kerri Thompson) of the Twitter Chat - #BFC630NZ. SHOW-NOTES For Complete Show-Links and Resources go to PUSHING THE EDGE...2015-04-1326 min
Pushing The Edge with Greg CurranMaking Whole School Change Happen with Ray Boyd In this episode, transforming the opportunities and outcomes for our students - through Whole School Change How do you get staff, students and the wider community onboard with change - especially when it requires significant shifts in thinking and practice? What role does mindset play? What are the tipping points, and how d'you navigate the resistance or opposition? Plus - your favourite segment - The Lightning Round returns as we Push The Edges of risk, comfort zones, and opposition. Our Guest, Ray Boyd, Principal of West Beechboro Primary School in Western Australia. SHOW-NOTES2015-03-3023 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranHow to Navigate Social Justice Issues in the Classroom with Rusul Alrubail If you’re passionate about social justice and ‘making a difference’ in students’ lives -you’re probably familiar with a few choice accusations that can cause educators to withdraw, self-censor, tone it down, or shut-up. The accusations? That they’re not objective or neutral, that they’re pushing an agenda, or pushing their bandwagon. In This Episode: Navigating social justice issues in the classroom. How do you encourage open discussion when you’re worried about accusations of pushing a bandwagon? What do you do if there’s conflict between students – about the issues? There’s...2015-02-2315 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranHow to Navigate your Self Doubts and Connect Online with Ashley HurleyYou’ve got something to say but you’re nervous. Your stomach’s in knots and your head’s filled with endless chatter Why would anyone want to hear what I’ve got to say? What if they don’t like my ideas? Even worse what if no-one reads or listens – and my ideas just disappear into the vortex? In This Episode: How do we navigate the fears and self-doubt relating to sharing our ideas online? How do we overcome the procrastination, take that step and just ship it – letting our ideas out into the world? Plus – We’re thi...2015-02-1617 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranPowerful Professional Development with Craig KempIt's a phrase that's often met with groans and rolls of the eyes - Professional Development. But what if you could tailor that Professional Development or PD to your circumstances - making it relevant to you and your class? And what if you had access to ongoing support and advice at any time of the day? Well that's the situation for many educators today - as they reach out and connect with others like them across the globe. In this Episode: What is WhatisSchool? What are the benefits of connecting...2015-02-0915 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranWhy Collaboration is Key to Your Growth as a Teacher with Tom Snyder So you've been teaching for a while now. You'd describe yourself as student centred but you're seeing the landscape change all around you, and you're starting to question the way you've always done things. In this episode of Pushing The Edge, how do you get the gumption to take a risk and step outside what's comfy and familiar to you? AND What mindsets help disrupt this business-as-usual thinking and practices? These questions along with the themes of opportunity, collaboration and relationships are central to this episode. There's...2015-01-2615 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranHow to Find Your Place and Community in Teaching with Ashley GravelleIt's quite a journey - as you step into a classroom for the first time, or take on a new role in a different school. You look and listen, paying close attention to your colleagues, to how they engage, to how they do their job. And you wonder, Should I teach like them? Show I lead like them? Or should I reveal much more of me, showing what I've got to offer? This episode we're focusing on: Finding Our Way AND Our Place in Education. AND Finding Our Communities - where...2015-01-1215 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranStep Back and Let Young People Lead with Laura Hill They're moments that catch you unaware. Moments that surprise and delight you. When students stretch themselves in ways that you'd never have imagined, going far beyond what you thought possible. In this episode: Challenging our views about young people. We're letting go of the reins and pushing beyond the 'we know best', 'we'll show you' approaches with author, broadcaster and speaker Laura Hill. Laura has two children, Ava and Kayla, who managed to confound her time and time again. So much so that they're partners with Laura in the Family Business, and have contributed to a significant shift in how sh...2014-12-1517 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranFinding Your Voice as a Teacher with Jenny Moes Ever found yourself confronted by the realisation that you're prejudiced in some way? Our guest in this episode certainly has. Jenny Moes will share a journey that brings her face to face with a prejudice relating to her students. That's not the only journey though. Jenny's also on a journey to find her voice online. A voice that not only resonates with others but also herself. It's an incredibly rich and moving tale - as Jenny navigates the complexities of her many identities - learning significant life lessons - and building relationships where she can truly be herself. For Further Informatio...2014-11-3018 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranHow to Move from Surviving to Thriving as a Teacher Do an internet search and one word dominates relating to teaching - SURVIVAL. In this episode, we turn the tables, we're all about helping you THRIVE. What is thriving? Four quite diverse Educators will give us their perspective: Jenny Moes, Craig Kemp, Ashley Hurley and Tom Snyder. Then we'll zero in on Tips and Strategies for Thriving - with Samantha Bates, Doug Robertson, Erin Stevenson and Jenny Moes. How do you thrive if you're totally at odds with your colleagues, or your school? What about if you're feeling disenchanted, lacking energy, and enthusiasm? We've...2014-11-1612 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranEmbrace Your Weirdness as a Teacher with Doug Robertson It started as a comment whispered in the hallway,"He's the Weird Teacher." From there, it became a book, and later a highly unpredictable and outside the box Twitter chat, simply called Weirded. In this episode, embracing what makes you different with Doug Robertson, an Elementary School Teacher and author of He's the Weird Teacher. Showing those parts of ourselves that others deem to be weird can be challenging. You can feel a little vulnerable, and it doesn't always go to plan. There's some top insights in this episode from Doug Robertson. Then it's the Lightning Round, where we're fue...2014-11-0320 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranPush Past your Comfort Zone with Rachael Lehr Rachael Lehr is an educator with much insight into Pushing Past Comfort Zones - often pushing past the 'Why Me?' and 'What have I got to offer?' feelings, and saying 'Yes' to the unknown and unfamiliar. Connectedness is also a key theme in this episode. In particular, how Twitter has been 'life-changing' for Rachael. Here we share practical tips for those who are wary of reaching out to connect. And if you're feeling a bit isolated, there's tips here for you as well. In turn, hear how Rachael has fired up he...2014-10-2019 minPushing The Edge with Greg CurranShaking Up Our Beliefs and Values as Teachers with Erin StevensonIt inspires questions. It leads to wondering? It compels action. It fuels a desire to learn more about the Other. Social Justice, that's the thread that weaves throughout this podcast episode. Erin Stevenson takes us on her journey, as she confronts her privilege, and steps outside what's comfortable to her. She's forced to re-assess her taken for granted beliefs and values, and assumptions. Not just once, but over and over. In so doing Erin learns some pretty significant life lessons that fuel her teaching today. As someone who is passionate about...2014-09-2916 min