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Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 21 - Professor Julian Agyeman on Urban Planning, Food Justice, and MoreWe are both honored and excited to be kicking off our third season with professor and author Julian Agyeman. We only had time to explore a small portion of Agyeman’s extensive body of work. His contributions (publications, books, and research) span decades and cover a wide range of topics: from urban planning to food justice. Even a brief overview of his career would have required hours to do it justice.We look back at the beginning of his career and how an undergrad in geography and botany has led to de...
2025-07-2450 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 20 - David Stroh and Systems Thinking for Social ChangeWe are excited to present this conversation as both a New Year's day present and a final episode of season two for the AoA podcast. We chat with author and speaker David Stroh on what systems thinking is, how to apply to global issues, how to use it to reframe our thinking, and then how this reframing could impact life in the classroom - for both students and teachers. Thank you for all of your continued support in the past and we look forward to growing in 2025 and beyond. Where to keep up with David and hi...
2025-01-0138 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 19 - José Antonio Bowen on AI and EducationJosé Antonio Bowen has been a strong advocate for student-centered education in a number of roles and in a number of ways. From TED talks to books, from creating departments to becoming the president of colleges. The number of hats he has worn in the world of education is countless.We discuss his recent and not so recent works: Teaching with AI and Teaching Naked and how they can be incorporated in practical day-to-day approach for all teachers. We also touch upon his TED Talk: the New 3Rs for Education and how it plays a role in t...
2024-12-1639 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 18 - A Conversation Dr. Lori Desautels - A Discussion on Her Book "Connections Over Compliance"We dive into Dr. Desautels' busy life as an assistant professor at Butler University and her work there with educational neuroscience, as a published author, and reflect on her insights and experiences as an educator in the classroom. She shares valuable insights as she guides us through her book, 'Connections Over Compliance', as well as other works she has published, while also sharing her experiences from her graduate classes at Butler University. It’s a brief but information-packed conversation filled with useful takeaways for both educators and non-educators alike. Dr. Desautels online:Web...
2024-09-2519 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 17 - A Conversation Paul Gorski - Discussion on book 'Fix Injustice, Not Kids' and much moreWe dive into a really interesting conversation with educator, author, speaker, innovator Paul Gorski. We discuss his recent book, 'Fix Injustice, Not Kids', his work at GMU, his approaches to equity in schools, and much more. We are also joined today by a new co-host, Alina Kaye. Alina is a former educator and now is involved in early childhood education and we couldn't be happier to have her join us on this journey!Links to learn more about and to connect with Paul Gorksi:WebsiteEquity Literacy InstituteBooksInstagram
2024-08-2254 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 16 - A Conversation Dr. Carter Berry Carey - Nurturing Inclusive Classrooms for Justice and BelongingWe end 2023 with a wonderful conversation with Dr. Carter Berry discussing her work at her organization, Brownicity and her work as an author. We discuss her recent work, "Teaching for Justice and Belonging: A Journey for Educators and Parents" and how it lays down the steps for the "how-to" of implementing such initiatives in ones classroom. It was amazing to hear how her efforts started in the community and through such grassroots actions to grow into something so needed it today's world of education. I really enjoyed this conversation and found myself feeling...
2024-01-0136 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 15 - A Conversation Professor Casey Fiesler - Navigating the Ethical Horizons of AINavigating the Ethical Horizons of AI with Prof. Casey FieslerJoin us in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor Casey Fiesler from the University of Colorado - Boulder, as we delve into the intricate intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, technology, and the world of education. We look into the role of AI in education and gain insights on staying informed in this rapidly evolving landscape. Professor Fiesler, now known for leveraging her massive social media presence to educate on AI ethics, shares valuable perspectives on responsible technology use. Tune in for an exploration of the ethical d...
2023-12-0440 minAge of Awareness PodcastCC #5 - Stephen Mulkey on Warming in the North Atlantic, Geoengineering, and Global Ag. in the Face of the Climate Crisis (Pt. 3)We have our 5th Coffee Chat and part 3 of our conversation with Professor Stephen Mulkey. We chat about warming in the North Atlantic and its impact on ocean currents, changes in hurricane systems, geoengineering projects and why fossil fuel companies support them, how global agriculture will have to change in the face of our current climate crisis. Thank you for tuning in!Where to find Mulkey online:TwitterWikipediaHis Blog: The Environmental CenturyAnd be sure to check out his works on Medium.com
2023-11-2225 minAge of Awareness PodcastCC #4 - Stephen Mulkey on Degrowth, Carbon Capture Technology & the Amazon (Pt. 2)Check out our past episodes at: aoapodcast.comHere is part 2 of 3 of our Coffee Chat conversation with Professor Stephen Mulkey. We chat about the concept of degrowth and how it fits in addressing climate change, the current state of carbon capture technology, and end with the Amazon Rainforest. Be on the lookout for part 3 of 3!Some articles were mentioned in this chat. I will link here:Working Group III Mitigation of Climate ChangeAR 5 - Fifth Assessment ReportWe also want to highlight two upcoming episodes that we are really excited...
2023-10-1623 minAge of Awareness PodcastCC #3 - Stephen Mulkey on Current Climate Issues, Wet Bulb Temperatures, and Teaching about Climate Change (Pt. 1)In this Coffee Chat we have a familiar guest back on, Professor Stephen Mulkey. We discuss current climate change issues, we work to clear up some confusion on 'wet bulb temperature' and dive deep into one of Professor Mulkey's new course: Communities and Climate Change. We discuss how climate justice and community-based initiatives play a vital role in how we move forward with addressing climate change. This is part one of two of the conversation so be sure to be on the lookout for the second half!We also want to highlight two upcoming episodes that we a...
2023-10-0930 minAge of Awareness PodcastCC #2 - A Conversation with Environmental Scientist —Stephen Mulkey (Pt. 2)We have finally gotten around to sharing the second half of this wonderful conversation with professor and environmental scientist Stephen Mulkey. This is our second Coffee Chat (CC) and we are hoping to post more of these in addition to our episodes. We talk about divestment opportunities, teacher tips (really for all levels), and the future of science education - with fun stories mixed in. We hope you enjoy!Find him online at:TwitterHis blog: The Environmental CenturyHis University of Florida profile: link
2023-06-241h 06Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 14 - A Conversation with Author and Professor Marcus B. Weaver-HightowerAddressing food insecurity in schools was actually one of my main focuses as a first year teacher many years ago as an environmental educator. I was overly enthusiastic and naive about the promise of schoolyard vegetable gardens solving all food insecurity among the 10+ million children living in hunger in the US. Years later it is still a focus of mine but I have learned so much along the way. This conversation with author and professor Marcus B. Weaver-Hightower helped shed much more light onto the school lunch situation here in the US. I find it to be e...
2023-04-0934 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 13 - A Conversation with Author and Professor Renee HobbsTune into a fun conversation with author and professor Renee Hobbs. Renee first got on our radar with he recent book and winner of the 2021 PROSE Award, "MIND OVER MEDIA: Propaganda Education for a Digital Age." We discuss her book and how she first got into media literacy. This conversation helped reframe how I saw "screen time" and how my students could communicate their grasp on my class content. We hope you enjoy! Links to connect with Renee Hobbs:Recent book - Mind Over MediaTwitterWiki
2022-12-0133 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 12 - A Conversation with Keynote Speaker Principal KafeleWe are happy to share with you an engaging conversation for your Thanksgiving Break! In this episode we had the privilege to chat with keynote speaker Principal Kafele. We cover how schools can better support their administrators, specifically their assistant principals, so they can better support their schools, what it means to push for equity in a learning environment, and how administrators can work to change or alter their school culture in a sustainable manner. We hope you enjoy! Links to connect with Principal Kafele:WebsiteTwitterMusic credit:Neptunea by Scanglobe
2022-11-2435 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 11 - A Conversation with Author Alfie KohnWe are excited to kick off our second season of episodes with a conversation with author and lecturer Alfie Kohn. This was a shorter conversation but we covered a lot of ground. Like many of our other conversations here, I think everyone from parents to students, teachers to administrators, and activists to policy makers can get something out of this conversation. We chatted about the topics such as the myth of learning loss, why we should be pushing back against standardized testing, and a quick reflection on his insights and experiences with education reform over t...
2022-08-2027 minAge of Awareness PodcastCC #2 - A Conversation with Environmental Scientist —Stephen Mulkey (Pt. 2)Here we wrap up our second Coffee Chat and the second half of our conversation with professor and environmental scientist Stephen Mulkey. We touched upon advice for both students and teachers in the environmental world, the uncanny beginnings to the International Center for Tropical Ecology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the plastic industry, and the false promise of current geo-engineering technologies and engineering our way out of climate change. Thank you for tuning in!Where to find Mulkey online:TwitterWikipediaHis Blog: The Environmental CenturyAnd be sure to check out his works on Medium...
2022-07-221h 01Age of Awareness PodcastCC #1 - A Conversation with Environmental Scientist —Stephen Mulkey (Pt. 1)This is a fun conversation that touches upon Stephen Mulkey’s original motivation to pursue this path, how he has navigated academia in the face of climate-change denial, and how the youth can help shape the future of environmentalism—both as students and activists.Mulkey has been active in the environmental science realm in almost every aspect. To helping start conservatories to leading the first university divestment process from fossil fuels, from research in the Amazon to spearheading science literacy programs, he has truly done it all. As an environmental educator, Mulkey and his works are a huge...
2022-07-0134 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 10 - "Techquity" in Schools with Ken SheltonIn this last episode of 2021 we end the year with internationally-acclaimed speaker Ken Shelton on the topic of technology in schools. We cover so many more topics and Ken provides us with several real-world examples that I think anyone in education can appreciate. Whether you are an administrator, educator, parent, or even student I think there is a piece of advice for everyone.Read more about Ken’s writing on “techquity” here: "Techquity": Going from Digital Poverty to Digital EmpowermentThis conversation with Ken is a great way to end the first year of the po...
2021-12-311h 05Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 9 - A Conversation with Sarah Mock on Faults in Our FarmsThis was a fun episode as we got a chance to speak with someone who has been contributing to Age of Awareness for years. I actually discovered the insights and works of Sarah Mock on medium.com about five years ago. Now, she is a best-selling author with her recent book "Farm (and Other F Words): The Rise and Fall of the Small Family Farm." This was a nice conversation about some of the major misconceptions of the "American farmer", glaring issues with our farm subsidy system, and also things to be hopeful about in the coming years in th...
2021-12-241h 04Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 8 - Microsoft Education and the Path to Inclusive Tech: A Conversation with Mike TholfsenThis 8th episode was really fun to do. As a Design and Tech teacher, I really enjoyed hearing about the design process, the creative freedoms, and then the impacts of the final products they are producing over at Microsoft Education. For the educators listening in to this episode; you will notice that it is clear that Microsoft makes it a priority to communicate and collaborate with in-class teachers for their design phases. Enjoy our conversation with Microsoft Education's Mike Tholfsen and be sure to subscribe! Connect with Mike Tholfsen and his work below:
2021-09-081h 08Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 7- A Conversation With Lorena Germán -Her New Book, Why She is Hopeful, and How She is Doing it AllWe had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Lorena Germán and to discuss so many great topics about her work and about her journey to where she is now. Her new book, "Textured Teaching: A Framework for Culturally Sustaining Practices" is available for pre-order now and will be available in September. You may know her from one of her many other projects in education and education reform like Multicultural Classroom or the #DisruptTexts movement - I truly do not how she does it all. We go into her projects and work but also her motivation and why...
2021-07-161h 01Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 6- A Conversation with One of the World's Most Influential Science Communicators: Hashem Al-GhailiWe had the privilege of chatting with one of the world's leading science communicators, Hashem Al-Ghaili. As a social media manager myself, I was just blown away by the numbers he was reporting: reaching 200,000,000 people each week just on Facebook alone?! Numbers that I couldn't even imagine seeing on the analytics boards. But we spoke about much more than just reaching so many people, we jumped into why it is so important to Hashem to reach those people. He is on a mission that inspired me as an educator, a social media manager, and just as citizen...
2021-05-2839 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 5 - Transforming Our Classrooms with Modern Classrooms Project co-founder Kareem FarahHow were some teachers able to thrive during their time teaching from home during a global pandemic? How were some able to pivot so easily and transition from in-person teaching to remote teaching? Well, for thousands of teachers around the world The Modern Classrooms Project might be the answer. In our fifth episode, we jump into a conversation with their co-founder Kareem Farah. We explore the roles of blended-instruction, self-paced structure, and mastery-based grading in the classrooms of today and tomorrow. Listen to why and how this award winning teacher, Kareem Farah, helped create a program has grown from 50 e...
2021-04-271h 08Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 4 - Connecting Entrepreneurship and STEM Education with Rocket Club Founder Alex HodaraKids can be entrepreneurs, too. That is what Stephen and Sean discover in this episode of the show when they sit down with Rocket Club founder and CEO, Alex Hodara. Rocket Club is a program for kids that combines the disciplines of coding, robotics, and entrepreneurship to teach kids valuable lessons they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Alex talks about the origins of his own journey into entrepreneurship, the gap he saw in education at schools that led to the creation of Rocket Club, and shares some of the amazing accomplishments his members, who...
2021-04-0237 minAge of Awareness PodcastEp. 3 - More than a Conversation with Science Communicator & Celebrity Steve SpanglerIn our third episode we had the opportunity to talk with science communicator and celebrity Steve Spangler. You may know him from The Ellen DeGeneres Show or from his presence on various other platforms (TikTok | YouTube | Instagram) We get into engagement strategies with students, learning to teach in a virtual/online setting, starting and managing several businesses, and being a lifelong learner. Please join us in listening in and watching (YouTube Channel here) our conversation with Steve Spangler. From teachers to students and entrepreneurs to parents, we feel there is something to learn for all listeners. Enjoy!
2021-03-181h 04Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 2 - A Conversation with Mitch Resnick, Founder of Scratch, Professor at MIT, and lifelong kindergartnerYes this episode is about Scratch, one of the most well known programming language for kids, but it is about so much more. Join us as we talk with Scratch founder, Mitch Resnick, about bringing creativity back to the classroom. We dive deep into his time with his mentor Seymour Papert and into his creative process with his team in the MIT Media Lab. We cover his journey to where he is today, important things to remember when inspiring a child's imagination (on and off the screen), and the magic of being a lifelong kindergartner. Enjoy!
2021-03-041h 03Age of Awareness PodcastEp. 1 - Art, Startups, and Teaching Kids to Code: A conversation with Vidcode Cofounder Leandra TejedorIn our first episode, hosts Sean Follin and Stephen Muskett sit down with Vidcode co-founder and CPO Leandra Tejedor. We explore the creation and foundation of Vidcode, how it is helping students around the world learn to code, the journey of managing an ed-tech startup, and much more.
2021-02-1842 min
Age of Awareness PodcastAoA Podcast Announcement EpisodeHello!We are excited to announce that, due to popular demand, Age of Awareness is now offering a podcast! As the largest education reform publication on Medium and one of the fastest growing communities on the site we understand that our followers learn in many different ways. Our hope is that a podcast and video recordings on YouTube of these conversations will pair well with the articles on the publication and help cater to the learning needs of our all of followers. Your hosts Stephen Muskett and Sean Follin are excited to take you on a jo...
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