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TER #244 - Collaboration, Relationships and Cognitive Load in Schools with Dr Joanne Casey - 14 April 2024

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Communicating science through comedy

Delivering stand-up comedy teaches you to effectively communicate your message to a wide audience. We speak with David Cristane, Director of Future Science Talks to learn how he works with researchers to improve their storytelling skills and bring science to comedy stages around Australia. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Future Science Talks Future Science Talks is Australia’s only national Science Comedy Program, in which scientists and academics master storytelling te...

UTS Maths Inside with Dr Mary Coupland

Learn about Maths Inside and other opportunities as Assoc Prof Mary Coupland from School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the UTS Faculty of Science Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Maths Inside Project (2015-2018). This project was funded for 1.9 million dollars by the Australian Maths and Science Partnership Program (Federal Government). Dr Coupland was co-leader with Associate Professor Anne Prescott at UTS. The collaborative project with CSIRO and AAMT pr...

TER #243 - Wellbeing and learning in Schools with Andrew Fuller - 27 March 2024

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TER #243 - Well-being and learning in Schools with Andrew Fuller - 27 march 2024

TER #242 - Quality use of Research in Education with Blake Cutler - 14 March 2024

Blake Cutler discusses Monash University’s Q Project and research into how teachers can effectively enbgage with research as part of teir teaching practice, and the book Understanding the Quality Use of Research Evidence in Education. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares the A-Z word schema recall strategy. StevenKolber.com Education in the News – Cameron discusses the recent 4 corners story about Cranbrook, and the increasing campaign for school funding in Australia. Timecodes: 00:00 ...

NatureMapr Citizen Science

Find out how your students can contribute to NatureMapr, a huge citizen science database that fosters natural curiosity of the environment and gives everyone a real-world experience in fields such as ecology, conservation, and science! Dr Kate Crawford and Aaron Clausen drop by to go through how you can get involved. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About NatureMapr Citizen science is accessible to all members of the community and is an integral part of a community's understan...

TER #241 - Thriving in the Middle Years with Donna Pendergast - 28 Feb 24

Mentor Science+ Science Extension at UTS

Science Extension enables students to pursue their passion for science. The NSW HSC subject requires students to engage with complex concepts and theories and to critically evaluate new ideas, discoveries and contemporary scientific research. We speak with Dr Lisa Cabral from the University of Technology Sydney to learn the opportunities for both students and mentors. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About UTS Mentor Science+ Science Extension HSC Students are challenged to ex...

TER #240 - Assessment for Learning with Julie Arnold - 21 Feb 2024

Update - episode 240 delay

Unfortunately a technical issue means that episode 240 will be potentially a week late in it's release, aiming for 21 Feb. Thanks for your patience, and for your ongoing support of the TER Podcast. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

Inside Industry & the science of steel

Ever wondered what happens in a real steel foundry? What if students could visit and learn how STEM in applied in steel? Learn how Inside Industry takes students behind the scenes at Blue Scope Steel where they learn about robotics and the chemistry of steel manufacturing as we talk with Nikki McCarthy Hicks. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Inside Industry  For many years BlueScope and the Port of Port Kembla have welcomed students to their facilities, proudly demonstra...

TER #239 - Learning Spaces and Pedagogy in the Middle Years with Darren Rackemann - 2 Feb 2024

Steven Kolber talks to Darren Rackemann about his experiences and insights into middle years leadership and education, focusing on developing collaborative learning spaces and engaging students. They discuss an innovative alternative programs for year 9 students that provides authentic, project-based learning experiences through partnerships with local organisations, and how his school approaches co-teaching, flexible learning spaces, and using technology to enhance learning. Kolber’s Corne...

TER #238 - Teachers, AI and the law, with Michael Waterhouse - 17 Jan 2024

Lawer and Mediator Michael Waterhouse outlines potential legal concerns for the use of AI in education, and what teachers need to consider when engaging with AI in teaching and learning and all other aspects of school business. Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #237 - Adolescent Success, teaching the middle years - 3 Jan 2024

Kolber’s Corner – In a feature-length Kolber’s Corner, Steven talks to Liz Benson and Debra Evans about Adolescent Success, the professional association for Australian teachers focussed on educating to the middle years of schooling. Liz Benson discusses the organisation, its history and goals, and Debra Evans delves into the issues and challenges facing students and teacher sin the middle years, and omse of the ways schools can improve to better engage and retain students during this period....

TER #236 - 2023 Year in Review - 20 Dec 2023

In this Year in Review episode, Cameron, Steven and Tom look back at some of the big issues in education of 2023 and consider their implcations for the future. 0:00 Opening Credits 1:31 Intro 7:38 Schools Funding 27:52 Teacher Shortage 55:40 Initial Teacher Education 1:22:03 AI in Education 1:59:25 Patron Shout-Outs Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on Twitter Follow TER Podcast on Facebook

TER #235 - ACEL's NextGen Showcase - 7 Dec 2023

This episode is a chowcase of interviews from the ACEL 2023 National Conference. ACEL's NextGen is an initiative intended to support emerging educational leaders and build a network around the country. This episode features interview with members of the NextGen panel at the conference, discussing the issues they see as an immediate priority for education and how they might seek to address them. Read more at https://community.acel.org.au/blogs/barbara-watterston/2023/07/18/next-gen  Timecod...

TER #234 - Australia's Academic Decline with Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen - 23 Nov 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Feature: Helen Georgiou and Sally Larsen discuss their independent research into standardised test results over time, and how they compare to the popular media and political narrative of constant academic decline in Australia. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney considers the importance of Reflexivity in the use of data in schools. Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption Education in the News – Cameron discusses student perspectives on Generative ...

Primary Science and Technology with Lesley Gough

WSU Subject Coordinator for Primary Science and Technology Lesley Gough drops by to share her thoughts on how to teach science with primary aged students. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Lesley Gough As a former contaminated land consultant, Lesley brings real-world experience for science into the primary classroom. Recently graduated Master of Education (STEM) from Western Sydney University. Lesley has a passion for quality science education in Primary Schools and a fo...

TER #233 - A Whole-School Approach to AI with Michelle Dennis - 8 Nov 2023

In this episode's main feature, Michelle Dennis shares how Hailybury school has developed a whole-school approach to AI on education, focussing on principles to balance the ethical considerations and risks alongside the opportunities provided by generative AI. Recorded at the ACEL Australia 2023 National Conference.  Education in the News – Cameron discusses the federal government's recent "Be That Teacher" recruitment campaign. bethatteacher.gov.au campaign website What will keep teacher...

Science Teaching with Veena Nair

Distinguished educator Veena Nair drops by to chat about her thoughts on science education and how to inspire children to understand their world. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Veena Nair ViewBank College’s Head of Technology and STEAM Project Leader, Ms Veena Nair is a recipient of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools. As a leading educator in STEAM, Ms Nair has more than 20 years’ experience teaching science-based s...

TER #232 - Student Anxieties, Uncertain Futures with Lucas Walsh - 25 Oct 2023

In this episode, Lucas Walsh discusses research into the effect on students of planning for post-school life in an increasingly uncertain future. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney Tom Mahoney’s The Interruption Education in the News – Cameron Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 10:23 Ideology in Education 25:28 Education in the News 35:35 Feature Introduction 38:08 Interview – Lucas Walsh 01:35:45 Patron Shout-Outs Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodcast TER Podcast on...

Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM

Just what is Industry 5.0? How might Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM prepare our students for the future? Today we speak with Emeritus Professor Tim Roberts AM and Professor Peter Howley to learn their thoughts! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the SSSS: Statistics Sustainability Systems thinking and STEM Project A free online national initiative in 2023 available to ALL primary and secondary school educators and students in Australia thanks to a Comm...

TER #231 - Learning from the Past, Leading for the Future. The ACEL National Conference 2023 - 11 Oct 2023

The Australian Council for Educational Leaders is a not-for-profit organisation that actively supports the development of educational leadership capabilities. In 2023 ACEL celebrated their 50th anniversary, and the national conference had the theme Celebrating 50 years: Learning from the past, leading for the future, with a conference program that aimed to strike a balance between honouring the past by distilling key lessons learned, and focussing on the future, by examining the complexities...

SSA National Schools Poster Competition

Learn about the SSA National Schools Poster Competition! Since 2013, this competition has been a fun project-based learning activity that encourages primary and secondary school students to develop, implement and creatively report upon an investigation on any topic of interest. Professor Peter Howley drops by to tell us more! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Professor Peter Howley Peter is Professor of Statistics and Systems Improvement and is a national and internationa...

TER #230 - Generative AI and Education - 27 Sept 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, the potential for Generative AI to reshape education has been tied up with educational systems and institutions need for realistic and sustainable policy responses. In this episode, Linda Corrin of Deaking University discusses the potential impacts of AI on education, particularly in higher education, and some of the ways universities and schools systems can respond to the rapid grwoth of AI in the ...

With Brian Host discussing STEM, ICT, AI & more

ICT is a strong component of student STEM projects! In this chat, we talk with Brian Host, Director of ICTENSW & Google Innovator & Trainer where we learn about his thoughts on teaching students in this day & age given the digital tools we have available. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Brian Host Brian is a passionate educational leader, driven by the possibilities digital and physical technologies have for classroom practice. He is an advocate for students and teacher...

TER #229 - Innovative Technology in ITE with Tess Rendoth - 13 Sept 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast In thie feature length Kolber’s Corner, Steve Kolber interviews Tess Rendolph about her experiences and insights from the realm of special education, and discusses tech-enabled educational practices as part of Initial teacher Education, where platforms like SIMTeach offer news ways to prepare future teachers. Find Steven Kolber at StevenKolber.com Tess Rendoth’s Profile at UoNewcastle Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney reflects on the ‘m...

Comic Book Chemistry with Dr Colleen Kelley

Comic books... they can teach chemistry! Dr. Colleen Kelley from the University of Arizona has created an amazing set of comic books designed to help students of many ages understand chemistry and become molecular literate. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr. Colleen Kelley Dr. Colleen Kelley is the Creator and Founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions which is a comic-book-based curriculum for kids ages 8 – 108. Her journey as a chemist began at The University of Richmond wh...

TER #228 - Classroom Gamification with Claire Seldon - 30 August 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Lecturer and Gamification Consultant Claire Seldon discusses gamification of learning. Claire’s gamification page Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers issues of selecting quality texts. Steven Kolber on X/Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at a recent report by The Australia Institue into school funding. Full Report Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 04:20 Kolber’s Corner 09:12 Ideology in Education 09:44 Educ...

What makes a good marine scientist with Prof. Kirsten Benkendorff

What does it take to be a great scientist? What skills do you need? What is most important? We speak with Professor Kirsten Benkendorff from Southern Cross University to learn her thoughts as well as discover the work she does to protect our marine ecosystems. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Professor Kirsten Benkendorff There’s evidence that people can be happier and healthier if they regularly eat seafood. However, we can’t produce healthy seafood if we don’t look aft...

TER #227 - School Segregation and Policy Failures with Michael Sciffer - 17 Aug 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast PhD candidate Michael Sciffer discusses his research into equity and school segregation, and the policy failures that have led to Australia having one of the most segregated education systems in the OECD. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber considers the three dimensional nature of curriculum Steven Kolber on Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at the history of the current NSW industrial dispute. Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits ...

Science teaching, assessment & curriculum with Prof Manjula Sharma

Effective science lessons, assessment of learning and pulling apart the curriculum are all different skills that we need to master as we guide our students. Professor Manjula Sharma drops by to share her thoughts her approach. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Professor Manjula Sharma Professor Manjula Sharma completed her early studies at the University of the South Pacific followed by a PhD in physical optics and MEd research methods at The University of Sydney. She is ...

TER #226 - Multiculturalism and Refugees in Schools with Greg Noble and Megan Watkins - 2 Aug 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Megan Watkins and Greg Noble discuss the broader issues of multiculturalism in schools, and considerations for teahcing students of refugee backgrounds. Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney Tom Mahoney on X/Twitter Education in the News – Cameron looks at the new draft framework for using generative AI in schools. Timecodes: 00:00 Opening Credits 01:31 Intro 04:51 Ideology in Education 17:42 Education in the News 46:45 Feature Introductio...

TER #225 - Neuroscience and School Leadership with Judi Newman - 26 July 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Dr. Judi Newman discusses the relationship between neuroscience and schoool leadership. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares tips for creating word clouds without putting student data in the cloud.  Steven Kolber on Twitter Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney explores the role of ideology in the recent ITE report. Tom Mahoney on Twitter Education in the News – Cameron reviews the Stronger Beginnings ITE report and the reactions from t...

Software mashups for STEAM lessons with Judy Keller

Dive into a STEAM & Google masterclass with Judy Keller, Technology Training Specialist for K-6 at Penn Manor School District. Learn how to apply Google CS First to help your students showcase their learning on any given science topic as well a variety of software mashups that will learners of all ages & abilities shine. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Judy Keller Judy Keller is a passionate Technology Training Specialist for K-6 at Penn Manor School District in Lancast...

Teaching Biostatistics with Dr Anurika De Silva

Join Superstar of STEM Dr Anurika De Silva as we discuss the importance of students understanding how data can inform and guide our lives and describes her passion for helping people to get involved in STEM. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr Anurika De Silva Anurika is an early career biostatistician working towards the advancement of Public Health at the Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health (MISCH) research Hub, University of Melbourne. Having ob...

TER #224 - Vaping and E-Cigarettes in Schools with Emily Stockings - 06 July 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Dr Emily Stockings discusses the issues of vaping and e-cigarettes among young people in schools, including prevelance, health impacts and how students access vapes, as well as curriculum resources developed as part of Positive Choices. Positive Choices resources: Factsheet: Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping (https://positivechoices.org.au/teachers/electronic-cigarettes-and-vaping-factsheet) Factsheet: E-cigarettes, Vaping and the Law (htt...

CSIRO Space and Astronomy with Robert Hollow

Robert Hollow has been involved in astronomy education outreach for many years. We discuss his thought on how to teach radioastronomy as well as the work he is involved with in the PULSE@Parkes project and more! Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Robert Hollow Robert is the Education and Outreach Manager for CSIRO's Astronomy and Space Science (CASS). He develops educational programs and materials to support students, teachers and the public in their understanding of astro...

TER #223 - Teacher Workforce & Shortages with Fleur Johnston - 23 June 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast The teacher shortage crisis is big news in education, with schools around Australia struggling to find qualified teachers. Fleur Johnston has extensive experience advising governments and not-for-profit organisations, including education, on workforce management and provides her unique insights into some of the issues contributing to, and trying to address, teacher workforce issues. Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber talks about creating yoru ...

Teaching Earth science with Dr Indrani Mukherjee

Join Superstar of STEM  Dr Indrani Mukherjee as we discuss the importance of the Earth Sciences for our world and describes her passion for helping people to get involved in STEM. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Dr Indrani Mukherjee Indrani explores links between early Earth evolution, the origin of complex life and the formation of precious mineral deposits. She moved to Australia from her home country India in 2014 for her PhD at the University of Tasmania. Post-gradu...

TER #222 - Inclusive Teaching for Neurodivergent Students with Erin Leif and Russ Fox - 07 June 2023

Support TER Podcast at www.Patreon.com/TERPodcast Creating an inclusive classroom environment that supports all learners is an ongoing challenge of teaching. Dr. Erin Leif and Dr. Russ Fox discuss the concept of neurodiversity, how it affects student learning, and what strategies teachers can put in place to support the needs of neurodivergent students in mainstream classrooms. Dr. Erin Leif’s profile Dr. Russ Fox’s profile Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber shares AI tools for simplfying a...

Teaching Paleobiology with Sally Hurst

Join Superstar of STEM Sally Hurst as we discuss how she teaches paleobiology at the Australian Museum and describes her passion for helping rural girls to get involved in STEM. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Sally Hurst Growing up on a farm where the closest city was over an hour away made the road to STEM careers and becoming a palaeontologist a little difficult. So, after finding her passion for the past through her work experience at the National Dinosaur Museum in...

TER #221 - Needs Focused Teaching with Rob Plevin - 25 May 2023

Classroom management and student engagemement are perenial topics of interest in education. In this episode, Rob Plevin discusses how he addresses this issues through his Needs Focused teaching method. https://www.needsfocusedteaching.com/ Kolber’s Corner – Steven Kolber gives tech-tips on how to ensure resources match students’ reading age. Steven Kolber on Twitter Ideology in Education – Tom Mahoney discusses how the rise of AI exposes some of the ideoloogical assumptions of education ...

TTTEp 147: Improving Student Behavior: Tackling Discipline Challenges

In this episode of "Teachers Talking Teaching," hosts Pete Whiting (@mr_van_w) and Shawtima Rakovski (@shawtimasmiles) discuss the insightful article "Australian classrooms are among the 'least favourable' for discipline in the OECD. Here’s how to improve student behaviour" from The Conversation. Join them as they unpack the key points and share their perspectives on enhancing classroom discipline for better student outcomes. URL: Link to the article on The Conversation Show Notes: Intr...

Pint of Science Australia

Fancy learning science over a pint or two? Perfect! Today we speak with Co-Chief Executive Officers Jin-oh Choi & Maria Roitman from Pint of Science Australia to learn about the public science communication events happening across 15 cities in Australia where you can learn from researchers about their work. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About Pint of Science Australia Pint of Science Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation with the goal to increase science appre...

TER #220 - Concept Based Curriculum with Karen Yager - 11 May 2023

Main Feature: Karen Yager discusses teaching using concept based curriculum. Regular Features: Kolber's Corner - Steven reflects on why we don't often promote teachers or teaching to the public; Ideology in Education, Tom Mahoney explores the ideooogy underpinning teacher workloads; Education in the News, Cameron discusses the recent federal budget, and the Price Waterhouse Coopers crisis as it may apply to education. Links at www.terpodcast.com Support TER Podcast at Patreon.com/TERPodca...

PancakeBot with Miguel Valenzuela

Pancakes! Say that word and students and adults alike can't help but smile. PancakeBot is an amazing tool to teach a love of STEM in its purest form and creator & founder Miguel Valenzuela drops by to describe how this is being used in many schools to teach about food technology and the maker movement. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About PancakeBot PancakeBot LLC focuses on the development of PancakeBot, the world's first pancake printer. From its beginnings in the New York...

TER #219 - Choice and Fairness in Australian Schools with Chris Bonnor and Tom Greenwell - 27 April 2023

Main Feature: Ellen Koshland of the Australian Learning Lecture, and authors Chris Bonnor and Tom Greenwell discuss the recent report Choice and Fairness: a common framework for all Australian schools, which outlines a proposed model for funding Australkian schools that addresses the issues of equity and segregation that are identified as rivers of educational decline. Regular Features: Kolber's Corner, Steven Kolber invites teachers to consider their cultural backgroud and concepts of norm...

Swinburne Space Challenge with Dr Sara Webb

Inspiring students to understand how astronomers really work is a true passion for Dr Sara Webb from Swinburne University of Technology. As one of the Superstars of STEM from Science & Technology Australia, she is a real advocate for widening participation in STEM and also inspiring students to discover astrophysics through her work in the Space Challenge. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Dr Sara Webb Dr. Sara Webb is an astrophysicist dedicated to sharing the wonder...