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Middle School Voices
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Interviews with teachers, students, parents and friends by middle school students in North Carolina taught by Dr. Wesley Fryer @wfryer. Also featuring podcasts (Episodes 1-24) from Casady School in Oklahoma City.
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Ep 28: We Believe Statements (Media Literacy 2)
August 19, 2022 18:43 - 2 minutes - 1020 KBThis is a podcast created by Dr. Fryer‘s middle school Media Literacy (“Computer Applications”) 2-8 students on August 18, 2022, at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of our initial lessons getting to know each other this term, students wrote and read several statements about things they believe. Access more resources for our classes on: https://lessons.wesfryer.com
Ep 27: We Believe Statements (Robotics 2)
August 19, 2022 18:39 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MBThis is a podcast created by Dr. Fryer‘s middle school Robotics 2-7 students on August 19, 2022, at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of our initial lessons getting to know each other this term, students wrote and read several statements about things they believe. Access more resources for our classes on: https://lessons.wesfryer.com
Ep 26: We Believe Statements (Media Literacy 1)
August 19, 2022 18:27 - 4 minutes - 2.17 MBThis is a podcast created by Dr. Fryer‘s middle school Media Literacy (“Computer Applications”) 1-4 students on August 18, 2022, at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of our initial lessons getting to know each other this term, students wrote and read several statements about things they believe. Access more resources for our classes on: https://lessons.wesfryer.com
Ep 25: We Believe Statements (Robotics 1)
August 19, 2022 18:20 - 2 minutes - 1.02 MBThis is a podcast created by Dr. Fryer‘s middle school Robotics 1-4 students on August 19, 2022, at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. As part of our initial lessons getting to know each other this term, students wrote and read several statements about things they believe. Access more resources for our classes on: https://lessons.wesfryer.com
Ep. 24 Interview with Dr. Fryer
May 23, 2022 20:39 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBFor this episode of our 6th grade advisory podcast, Reese interviews Dr. Fryer about siblings and travel.
Ep 23: Interview with Reese
May 23, 2022 18:20 - 4 minutes - 2.06 MBMady has started a podcast in our 6th grade advisory class. Today she did a short interview with Reese.
Community Talking - Episode 1
December 14, 2021 17:13 - 9 minutes - 9.21 MBWelcome to a special podcast episode, shared by THIRD GRADERS in Mrs. Fryer's class! This show features interviews with Chloe-Rose, Olivia, Plum, Claire, Sophia, and Violet. Thanks to our podcast hosts, Leia and Samantha!
Ep22: Interviews with Parents, Grandparents, Uncles and Friends
May 26, 2021 19:43 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIt’s May 26, 2021, and you’re listening to another episode our podcast, featuring interviews by sixth grade students of family members and friends at our school in Oklahoma City. Hello and welcome to the first of two spring 2021 trimester podcast collections of 6th grade family oral history interviews. My name is Dr. Wesley Fryer, and I have the privilege of teaching required Media Literacy courses to all our 5th and 6th grade students in Oklahoma City. This year as part of our 6th Grade Co...
Episode 12: Interviews with Parents, Grandparents, Uncles and Friends
May 26, 2021 19:43 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIt’s May 26, 2021, and you’re listening to another episode of Casady Voices, featuring interviews by sixth grade students of family members and friends at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Hello and welcome to the first of two spring 2021 trimester podcast collections of 6th grade family oral history interviews. My name is Dr. Wesley Fryer, and I have the privilege of teaching required Media Literacy courses to all our 5th and 6th grade students at Casady School in Oklahoma City. This year as...
Episode 11: Building a Company Together, Celebrating Christmas, and Remembering Casady School Years Gone By
February 20, 2021 02:34 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBA series of three family oral history interviews by 6th graders at Casady School in Oklahoma City with family members and Casady alumni about building a company together, celebrating christmas, and remembering Casady School in years gone by! Interviews by Megan, Susanna and Keiko are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews on ...
Ep21: Building a Company Together, Celebrating Christmas, and Remembering Casady School Years Gone By
February 20, 2021 02:34 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBA series of three family oral history interviews by 6th graders at our school in Oklahoma City with family members and alumni about building a company together, celebrating Christmas, and remembering our school in years gone by! Interviews by Megan, Susanna and Keiko are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews by visiting our ...
Episode 10: Stories from Our Parents
February 20, 2021 01:50 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBA series of three family oral history interviews by 6th graders at Casady School in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up and how things were different than they are today in 2021! Interviews by Cami, William and Scarlett are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews on our "Casady Voices" channel ...
Ep20: Stories from Our Parents
February 20, 2021 01:50 - 21 minutes - 9.78 MBA series of three family oral history interviews by 6th graders at our school in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up and how things were different than they are today in 2021! Interviews by Cami, William and Scarlett are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews by visiting our class website. Mu...
Ep19: What Life Was Like “Back Then”
February 20, 2021 00:29 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBA series of five family oral history interviews by 6th graders at our school in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up and how things were different than they are today in 2021! Interviews by Ella, Bobby, Alivia, Chris and Kyra are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews by visiting our class webs...
Episode 9: What Life Was Like “Back Then”
February 20, 2021 00:29 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBA series of five family oral history interviews by 6th graders at Casady School in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up and how things were different than they are today in 2021! Interviews by Ella, Bobby, Alivia, Chris and Kyra are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews on our "Casady Voices" ...
Episode 8: Stories About Growing Up
February 19, 2021 23:52 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MBA series of four family oral history interviews by 6th graders at Casady School in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up and how things were different than they are today in 2021! Interviews by Ethan, Sam, Miles and Mariel. are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews on our "Casady Voices" channe...
Ep18: Stories About Growing Up
February 19, 2021 23:52 - 20 minutes - 9.54 MBA series of four family oral history interviews by 6th graders at our school in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up and how things were different than they are today in 2021! Interviews by Ethan, Sam, Miles and Mariel. are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews by visiting our class website. ...
Episode 7: Memories of The Old Days
February 19, 2021 23:14 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBA series of three family oral history interviews by 6th graders at Casady School in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up, "Memories of the Old Days," as they were! Interviews by David, Chloe, and Crawford are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews on our "Casady Voices" channel on Anchor, or by...
Ep17: Memories of The Old Days
February 19, 2021 23:14 - 20 minutes - 9.35 MBA series of three family oral history interviews by 6th graders at our school in Oklahoma City with family members about their experiences growing up, "Memories of the Old Days," as they were! Interviews by David, Chloe, and Crawford are included. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews by visiting our class website. Music attribution:...
Episode 6: COVID19 Memories and Lessons
February 17, 2021 19:16 - 21 minutes - 4.94 MBA series of five family oral history interviews by 6th graders at Casady School in Oklahoma City with family members about COVID-19 experiences and lessons learned. Interviews by Max, Ozair, Jude, Nolan, and James. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews on our "Casady Voices" channel on Anchor, or by visiting our class website. Music ...
Ep16: COVID19 Memories and Lessons
February 17, 2021 19:16 - 21 minutes - 4.94 MBA series of five family oral history interviews by 6th graders at our school in Oklahoma City with family members about COVID-19 experiences and lessons learned. Interviews by Max, Ozair, Jude, Nolan, and James. More information about our "Family Oral History" project in our media literacy class is available on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview. Listen to additional student interviews by visiting our class website. Music attribution: New Beautiful Day by WinnieTheMoog...
Ep15: Family Oral History Interviews Part 5 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 03:45 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThis is an episode of featuring interviews by 6th graders Grace, Edie and Elle with their parents about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media Literacy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Family Oral History Interviews Episode 5 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 03:45 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThis is an episode of Casady Voices featuring interviews by 6th graders Grace, Edie and Elle with their parents about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media LIteracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Ep14: Family Oral History Interviews Part 4 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 03:30 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBThis is an episode featuring interviews by 6th graders Elizabeth, Sage, Graham, and Jane Marie with their moms about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media Liateracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Family Oral History Interviews Episode 4 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 03:30 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBThis is an episode of Casady Voices featuring interviews by 6th graders Elizabeth, Sage, Graham, and Jane Marie with their moms about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media LIteracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Ep13: Family Oral History Interviews Part 3 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 02:57 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis is an episode featuring interviews by 6th graders Chaz, Adeline, Finn and Mitchell with mom, grandmother, dad and dad about their lives and experiences growing up as well as experiences during our COVID-19 pandemic. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media Literacy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Family Oral History Interviews Episode 3 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 02:57 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThis is an episode of Casady Voices featuring interviews by 6th graders Chaz, Adeline, Finn and Mitchell with mom, grandmother, dad and dad about their lives and experiences growing up as well as experiences during our COVID-19 pandemic. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media LIteracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Ep12: Family Oral History Interviews Part 2 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 02:36 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis is an episode featuring interviews by 6th graders Henry, Jack S and Sean with their dads about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media Literacy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Family Oral History Interviews Episode 2 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 02:36 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis is an episode of Casady Voices featuring interviews by 6th graders Henry, Jack S and Sean with their dads about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media LIteracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Family Oral History Interviews Episode 1 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 02:01 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis is an episode of Casady Voices featuring interviews by 6th graders Noah, Caroline, William and Jack with mom, grandmother, mom and dad about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media LIteracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Ep11: Family Oral History Interviews Part 1 - Fall 2020
October 05, 2020 02:01 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBThis is an episode featuring interviews by 6th graders Noah, Caroline, William and Jack with mom, grandmother, mom and dad about their lives and experiences growing up. These interviews were recorded as part of a class oral history project in Dr. Fryer's Media LIteracy class. Learn more about this lesson on mdtech.casady.org/lessons/family-oral-history-interview.
Casady Clockwise: Aimee Hanneman and Carla Lane
April 02, 2020 22:09 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBThis is our 10th episode of the Casady Voices podcast since 2016, but our first episode since we started "Remote Learning" because of the COVID-19 global pandemic and our first in a series we are calling, Casady Clockwise. Our format is based off of the "Clockwise Podcast" on Relay.fm. In less than 30 minutes each week, several guests gather with host Wes Fryer to share questions and answers relating to teaching and learning at Casady School and life in central Oklahoma. This is a public pod...
Ep10: Clockwise - Aimee Hanneman and Carla Lane
April 02, 2020 22:09 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBThis is our 10th episode our podcast since 2016, but our first episode since we started "Remote Learning" because of the COVID-19 global pandemic and our first in a series we are calling, Casady Clockwise. Our format is based off of the "Clockwise Podcast" on Relay.fm. In less than 30 minutes each week, several guests gather with host Wes Fryer to share questions and answers relating to teaching and learning at our school and life in central Oklahoma. This is a public podcast shared to build...
Ep9: Gamifying Beowulf in 10th Grade English Class
December 18, 2019 18:35 - 27 minutes - 6.22 MBIn fall 2019, Oklahoma City 10th grader Andrew created a wonderfully complex and innovative game as his culminating project for his study of the Old English Poem Beowulf. In this 27 minute interview, Andrew describes his game and how it connected to the themes as well as historical, cultural context of Beowulf. 10th grade English teacher, Dr. Bonnie Gerard, explains project expectations and how Andrew found a very creative way to blend his understanding of game theory, mathematics and probab...
Gamifying Beowulf in 10th Grade English Class
December 18, 2019 18:35 - 27 minutes - 6.22 MBIn fall 2019, Casady School 10th grader Andrew created a wonderfully complex and innovative game as his culminating project for his study of the Old English Poem Beowulf. In this 27 minute interview, Andrew describes his game and how it connected to the themes as well as historical, cultural context of Beowulf. 10th grade English teacher, Dr. Bonnie Gerard, explains project expectations and how Andrew found a very creative way to blend his understanding of game theory, mathematics and probab...
Interview with Carla Lane
April 23, 2018 21:55 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBThis is a short interview with our field hockey coach, Carla Lane.
Ep8: Interview with Carla Lane
April 23, 2018 21:55 - 3 minutes - 1.57 MBThis is a short interview with our field hockey coach, Carla Lane.
Using GitHub and Podcasts in High School Computer Science
March 12, 2018 19:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBAn interview on March 12, 2018, with Eric Ebert. Eric teaches upper division computer science courses at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Referenced book: "Teaching with Your Mouth Shut" by Donald L. Finkel: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Your-Mouth-Donald-Finkel/dp/0867094699
Ep7: Using GitHub and Podcasts in High School Computer Science
March 12, 2018 19:00 - 17 minutes - 8.2 MBAn interview on March 12, 2018, with Eric Ebert. Eric teaches upper division computer science courses in Oklahoma City. Referenced book: "Teaching with Your Mouth Shut" by Donald L. Finkel: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Your-Mouth-Donald-Finkel/dp/0867094699
Ep6: Building a Culture of Computer Science & STEAM Learning
August 27, 2017 01:28 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBOn August 26, 2017, representatives of the 4 divisions of our school met together with staff for a Saturday retreat to reflect on ways to build a school culture supportive of computer science, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) learning, Maker Education and digital literacy.
Building a Culture of Computer Science & STEAM Learning
August 27, 2017 01:28 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBOn August 26, 2017, representatives of the 4 divisions of Casady School met together with staff for a Saturday retreat to reflect on ways to build a school culture supportive of computer science, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) learning, Maker Education and digital literacy.
Interview with Hannah Jordan & Mrs Kruse
March 01, 2017 17:26 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThis edition of Casady Voices features an interview with 11th grader Hannah Jordan & Mrs Sheila Kruse. They discuss a unique sociological study Hannah is conducting in Oklahoma and Anne France as part of an upcoming spring break trip.
Ep5: Interview with Hannah Jordan & Mrs Kruse
March 01, 2017 17:26 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThis edition features an interview with 11th grader Hannah Jordan & Mrs Sheila Kruse. They discuss a unique sociological study Hannah is conducting in Oklahoma and in France as part of an upcoming spring break trip.
Ep4: Integrating Technology in Biology and Environmental Science
February 02, 2017 22:25 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis episode features an interview with Janine Perry, who teaches high school biology and environmental science in Oklahoma City. Janine uses a variety of technology integration platforms and tools with her students to enable them to show what they know using media and better retain vocabulary and concepts they are learning in class.
Integrating Technology in Biology and Environmental Science
February 02, 2017 22:25 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis edition of Casady Voices features an interview with Janine Perry, who teaches high school biology and environmental science at Casady School in Oklahoma City. Janine uses a variety of technology integration platforms and tools with her students to enable them to show what they know using media and better retain vocabulary and concepts they are learning in class.
iPad in the Elementary Art Classroom
January 31, 2017 21:34 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode of Casady Voices includes an interview with lower school art teacher Megan Thompson, who has been using an iPad in the past year to enhance and augment student learning. By using the iPad "AirPlaying" to an Apple TV connected television, encouraging students to record audio reflections about their artwork, and documenting the process of creating art projects, Mrs. Thompson is finding the iPad to be a transformative addition to her classroom toolkit as a teacher. Learn more about ...
Ep3: iPad in the Elementary Art Classroom
January 31, 2017 21:34 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode includes an interview with lower school art teacher Megan Thompson, who has been using an iPad in the past year to enhance and augment student learning. By using the iPad "AirPlaying" to an Apple TV connected television, encouraging students to record audio reflections about their artwork, and documenting the process of creating art projects, Mrs. Thompson is finding the iPad to be a transformative addition to her classroom toolkit as a teacher. Learn more about what is happeni...
Ep2: Flipping Algebra with Rob Huber
January 12, 2017 21:53 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBRob Huber teaches 8th grade Algebra in Oklahoma City, and has been experimenting with a variety of strategies to flip classroom learning the past two years. In this podcast interview, he talks about his journey and how he is using the iPad app Explain Everything to create short tutorial videos for students to watch at home, so they can work on more challenging problems together in class.
Flipping Algebra with Rob Huber
January 12, 2017 21:53 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBRob Huber teaches 8th grade Algebra at Casady School in Oklahoma City, and has been experimenting with a variety of strategies to flip classroom learning the past two years. In this podcast interview, he talks about his journey and how he is using the iPad app Explain Everything to create short tutorial videos for students to watch at home, so they can work on more challenging problems together in class.
Ep1: iPad Media Camp Reflections July 2016
July 28, 2016 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MBThese are reflections by participants who attended iPad Media Camp in July 2016. Music "Hustle" by Kevin McLeod: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/mp3-royaltyfree/Hustle.mp3