This week we discuss teacher education competencies and how they are used to structure requirements and thus courses at universities.

Things that bring us joy this week:
Traitors UK on Peacock
Trumpet Ensemble

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In this episode, we discuss the role of the Science Content Advisor at the PA Department of Education.

Things that bring us joy this week:
Fallout series on Amazon
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

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This week we talk about the difference between knowing and understanding and maybe how comparing to AI neural networks can help clarify the difference.

Things that bring us joy this week:
Vineland by Thomas Pynchon
Absolute Batman Vol. 1&2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta

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In this episode, we discuss card games, especially ones for learning.

Some of the games mentioned in the episode include:
Analog Inspiration
The Rithm Project
AI Leadership Cards

Things that bring us joy this week:
The Pitt on HBO
Pistachio Ice Cream

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This week we talk about snow days (since we had one) and also how they are a case study in policy vs. guidance vs. practice across lots of areas.

Things that bring us joy this week:
McSweeny's Quarterly Concern
Academy Award Nominated Best Pictures (specifically Train Dreams; F1; and Secret Agent)

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In this episode, we try to answer a listener's email about online accessibility and science education.

Things that bring us joy this week:
The Rip movie
Is This Thing On? movie

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This week we talk about conceptualizing and operationalizing ideas in educational research and the impact of that process on improving teaching practice.

Things that bring us joy this week:
Buena Vista Social Club
F1

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In this episode, we discuss professional development for learning how to integrate artificial intelligence in classroom settings and assignments.

Things that bring us joy this week:
Sinners movie
Butterhorns (Not the recipe, but close; This one also looks promising)

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