SHAPE Shorts Podcast
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWe as teachers, but primarily as students, recognize that learning is considerably more gratifying when educators explore how subjects weave together rather than being compartmentalized.
The SHAPE Shorts Podcast aims to share the vibrant story of how subjects work in tandem to create the world around us. Our mission is to inspire and cultivate collaborative thought, creative expression, and intellectual versatility.
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Tony + Stew Explain Simple Things: The Social Contract
August 15, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBThe social contract involves a deeper question of what gives one person or group authority over another, and why should I obey or react to any other person's authority but my own? On this episode Tony and Stew dive into these questions and explain them as simply as they know how. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Physics Brain Teasers Part 3
August 08, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBReady to show off at your next party or gathering? Tune in to learn 3 fun Physics brainteasers that will have your friends totally stumped! On Part 3 of Physics Brain Teasers, you'll learn The Not So Rational Rope, The Lazy Plastic Bag, and The Thirsty Light. This is FUN! If you love this episode, please rate and review us below. Find us online at shapeshiftedu.com
Recommended Books From the Shape Shifters Library
August 01, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 25.9 MBTony and Stew kick off a new series where they will be sharing book recommendations from their personal libraries. On this episode Tony and Stew each select two books to share. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Science Part 3: Matter
July 25, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 19.6 MBTony demonstrates the i6 strategies as applied to science by discussing the commonsensical idea of matter. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Science Part 2: Time
July 18, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MBTony demonstrates the i6 strategies as applied to science by discussing the commonsensical idea of time. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Science Part 1: Space
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 18.3 MBTony demonstrates the i6 strategies as applied to science by discussing the commonsensical idea of space. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Humanities Part 3: The Iliad by Homer
July 04, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBStu demonstrates the i6 strategies as applied to the humanities by diving deeper into The Iliad Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Humanities Part 2: Historical Accuracy & The Iliad
June 27, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBStu demonstrates the i6 strategies as applied to the humanities by discussing the historical accuracy of The Iliad Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Humanities Part 1: The Iliad
June 20, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 45.7 MBStu demonstrates the i6 strategies as applied to the humanities by discussing one of the oldest known works of western literature, The Iliad Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Part 2: What is lost in scientific history
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 10.1 MBTony interviews Stew about who first determined the circumference of the Earth and how it was calculated. Stew continues with a discussion of “did anyone ever believe the Earth was flat?” and much more. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Part 1: Who is lost in scientific history
June 06, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.4 MBStu interviews Tony and they discuss 6 scholarly scientists: Thomas Bradwardine (English c. 1300); Jean Buridan (French c. 1300); William Heytesbury (English c. 1300); Émilie du Châtelet (French c. 1700); William of Ockham (English c. 1200); and Sir Walter Raleigh (English c. 1500) Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Part 2: Are there really multiverses (and how many are there)?
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBBefore tuning into this episode, be sure you've listened to Part 1 from last week! In the next 20 minutes, you're going to be made into a Philosophy junkie (if you aren't one already)! Join is for Part 2 of this special Tony and Stew explain simple things series where we ponder on the thought of....are there really multiverses? How many? Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Part 1: Is Mathematics platonic in relation to the modern scientific world?
May 23, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBYou don't need a degree in Philosophy to ponder on the question..."Is Mathematics Platonic?" Not quite sure what this means? Tune into this 2-part series of Tony and Stew explain simple things and gain a new perspective on the world and how it is (or isn't) described through math! Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Tony + Stew Explain Simple Things: Justice
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBPhilosophically, what is justice? There's a lot of buzz around the word in the last few years and the topic is quite intricate. But on this episode of Tony + Stew explain simple things, we break it down for you. Prepare to expand your mind in under 20 minutes! Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Tony + Stew Explain Simple Things: Pythagorean Theorem
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's something we all "know"...or something we all think we should "know"... Finally, the Pythagorean Theorem explained simply. Tune in for the first in this new series of Tony + Stew explain simple things! Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
A story from Afghanistan to Science
May 02, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 26.5 MBTony talks to Homa Shayan, one of his best past students. Homa is currently completing her Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering at the university of Arizona in the area of thermal science. She shares her story of navigating life as a refugee and her experiences with education systems that were not always welcoming to her. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Pedagogy is a talent with Lance Waring
April 25, 2022 07:06 - 48 minutes - 36.9 MBOur guest Lance Waring is a 30-year veteran of the USAF, originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Shortly after retiring, he earned a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers Other Languages degree from USC. He currently serves as a full-time adult GED instructor and site manager. He also teaches various courses as an adjunct for at the Tucson satellite campus of Wayland Baptist University. A few months ago, Lance made a very thought-provoking comment on one of our previous podcast episo...
An Archivist Talks History with Stew Barr
April 18, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 15.3 MBDiving into some fun today with Kim Scott! Kim is a retired Professor and University Archivist for Montana State University. Through his years working, he gained a fascination for all things history and artifacts. “I used to tell people when I was working that all my best friends are dead” To this day he continues to work on historical artifacts, you won’t want to miss all the adventure he brings to this episode. Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leav...
What is an argument as a noun?
April 11, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 18.6 MBWelcome to Part 2 of this mini series with Stew! On the last episode "How do you know what you know?" we hope you came to know how to shift your perspective when in conversations with others. On this episode, we are going to dive into the difference between an argument and arguing! Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
How do you know what you know?
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 17.7 MBOn part 1 of this series, Cyd and Stew tackle some fun philosophical questions! Tune in to answer the question, "How do you know what you know?" Find us online at www.shapeshiftedu.com and don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and written review on the show!
Rationalism and Empiricism In Today’s Science
March 28, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBPlease forgive the difficult audio quality on this episode! This is a true inside peek at the riveting conversations between Tony and Stew while they are traveling Arizona. Hear the passion and humor that filled their car as they talk about Rationalism and Empiricism in Today's Society! >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Are you prepared to meet aliens? With Daniel Whiteson
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBDaniel Whiteson is a physics professor at UCIrvine, and a fellow of the American Physical Society. He is also a particle physicist who does research using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. But the most interesting thing about Daniel? He is actively looking forward to meeting aliens! A co-host on the popular podcast, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe, Daniel brings the sense of creativity and humor that we know helps us understand and crave learning MORE about science...yes, even physi...
Does Mathematics Prescribe or Describe Our Physical Universe?
March 14, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 29.4 MBWe're talking about the distinction between platonic idealism and empiricism. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Physics Brain Teasers Part 2
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBReady to show off at your next party or gathering? Tune in to learn 3 more fun Physics brainteasers that will have your friends totally stumped! On Part 2 of Physics Brain Teasers, you'll learn The Amazing Rising Chain, The Talking Playground Swings, and The Confused Empty Soda Cans. This is FUN! If you love this episode, please rate and review us below. Find us online at shapeshiftedu.com
Physics Brain Teasers Part 1
February 28, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBReady to show off at your next party or gathering? Tune in to learn 3 fun Physics brainteasers that will have your friends totally stumped! On Part 1 of Physics Brain Teasers, you'll learn The Magic Metal Spheres, The Unfortunate Mis-Named Sodas, and The Ice Cube Dilemma. This is FUN! If you love this episode, please rate and review us below. Find us online at shapeshiftedu.com
Micro-credentials and Digital Badges with Noah Geisel
February 21, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBWe have a special guest on the show today, Noah Geisel. He serves as a Micro-credentials Program Manager at The University of Colorado Boulder. He founded and coordinates the annual Badge Summit Conference and is a lecturer at The University of Colorado Denver. His background is as a World Languages EdTech and Digital Badges Consultant and teacher passionate about helping educators and students make awesome happen. He has 19 years of experience teaching Spanish, English, technology and was r...
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Strategy #3
February 14, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBEpisode 3 - Stew Barr continues demonstrating the i6 strategies. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Strategy #2
February 07, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 39.9 MBEpisode 2 - Stew Barr continues demonstrating the i6 strategies. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Shifts in pedagogical practices during "quaran-teaching" and beyond
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 28.6 MBJames Willis, Brenda Howard and Angelia Ridgway are an eclectic, interdisciplinary research group from University of Indianapolis (UIndy) in Indianapolis, IN. Serving as Faculty Development Fellows and Learning Management System (LMS) faculty development liaisons, the trio was intrigued to begin researching shifts in pedagogical practices during "quaran-teaching" and beyond! On this episode, we will hear about their collaborative research project that focuses on how teaching has changed si...
Using the Inspirational Six (i6) - Strategy #1
January 24, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 45 MBWelcome to the premier episode for Season 2 of the SHAPE Shorts podcast. In season 1 we talked a lot about the i6 or inspirational 6. In this episode, Stew Barr is going to illustrate how to do i6 in the classroom. He's going to demonstrate this by doing some of the lectures he used to give on the Iliad when teaching humanities. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
How are we preparing students for today?
January 17, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 22.2 MBAs educators, we have often heard the topic "How well are we preparing students for the future?". But recently a thought came to me, "How well are we preparing students for TODAY?". Many times, talking about what we're going to do tomorrow and how we're going to prepare for tomorrow, ignores today. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Arizona
January 10, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.3 MBToday on Shape Shorts podcast Tony and Stew have just visited Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff Arizona. In this episode they share about their experience touring the museum. Question why some people are recognized and others are not when it comes to making new discoveries. And use the topic of geology to explore the philosophy behind science that drives us to continue searching for the answers to the universe. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Halloween in Flagstaff Arizona
January 03, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 13.8 MBToday on Shape Shorts podcast Tony and stew are on their way to Flagstaff Arizona and would like to share with you their Philosophical road trip discussions. They start with discussing ideas about truth, science, and controversy particularly in the educational environment. Then move on to ask, how do we know what we know? And finish off on the topic of probability. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Let's learn about augmented reality!
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBWelcome back to another episode! We have Jaime Donally on the show today. Jaime is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and she later moved into instructional technology. Her desire to build relationships has brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an Edtech consultant and she's here with us today on the Shape Shorts Podcast to talk abo...
From Bach to Space, Time, and Matter
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBIn physics, it is common knowledge that space, time, and matter are 3 relatively difficult to define terms. They are the foundation for almost all of physics however, we struggle to put an absolute definition on them which often causes physicists to challenge those norms. In today's episode, we will explore the perceived parallels between music and these foundational aspects of physics using Bach's C Major Prelude. We hope that this unique look at the parallels between these two subjects wil...
Art for the masses! We are ALL artists
December 13, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MBHow many times have you had someone say, "Math is alright, but I'm not very good at it"? How about, "I'm not really an artist, it's not my thing"? Here's today's point: I kind of disagree with that. One way we see an expression of people's art, even if they're not really using it consciously, is a real simple thing: Your house design, your furniture design, your outfit choices. Do you like your house sparse with nothing on the walls? Do you have some combination of broken Victorian? Whatever...
Reimagining education through a growth mindset with Kim Strobel
December 06, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBToday on the Shape Shorts Podcast, we have a special guest who shares a unique perspective on maintaining a growth mindset in education. Kim Strobel is a speaker, podcaster, consultant, and all around positive personality in the mindset space. Today she shares the importance of students maintaining a growth mindset in the classroom for their development and how teachers can influence this in their students. She also shares some practical tips for identifying when you may be stuck in a fixed ...
Instruction verses Education
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBToday, Stew is talking about an issue that comes up quite a bit... Instruction versus Education. We often confuse these terms as synonymous with each other, but believe me, they're not! Instruction tells you what to do and how to do it. We think that in education we are doing instruction, but instruction is merely a tool we use periodically. We've decided that instruction is the most important, but that overlooks the true need. Instruction pounds in, education draws out. >>>Connect wit...
How Technology in the Classroom has Evolved Over the Years
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBToday we have a special guest, Stephanie DeMichele. Stephanie is a learning designer, coach, and speaker with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio who encourages & inspires educators to grow, to innovate, and conquer their Edtech fears when it comes to student-centered learning. In fact, she's been dubbed the "Slayer of Edtech Fears." Today on the show we talk all about different ways to use technology in the classroom and how technology has evolved throughout the years. Fi...
How Art and the U.S. Patent 2292387 Changed Our World
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBIn 2014, 2 inventors were inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame. These 2 inventors had invented something in the early 1940s during World War II, and were granted a U.S. Patent 2292387. What was interesting about this invention, was that it had to do with the guidance of torpedos that were used during World War II to defeat the enemy, Nazi Germany. These 2 inventors came together, both artists who were not trained in the sciences. But their invention was critical. Invention is signi...
Universal Design for Learning with Nate and Angie Ridgway
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MBNate and Angie Ridgway are a son and mother duo who are passionate about equipping educators with evidence-based strategies to address the intersection between technology and differentiation. Their philosophies, founded in Universal Design for Learning, or UDL for short, are very similar to our Inspirational 6 (i6) strategies! On this episode, Nate and Angie dive into their backgrounds, passions, and the work they are doing to change the landscape of education from UDL. Find out more a...
What if after every name we wrote "Once upon a time"?
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 31.5 MBWithin our history, after every name is a birth date and a death date. What if, after every name, instead of those dates we simply put "Once upon a time"? I think if we did this and made history a story, we would never forget it. History itself, is a series of thoughts on a straight line indicated a chronological picture. Just leaving a person's name and their dates, hides the story of that person. If we start with the concept of "Once upon a time" then we realize that there's a story here f...
How Do We Know What We Know, or Are We “Locke’d” into the Blank Slate?
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBTony and Stew are talking epistemology today on the Shape Shorts podcast. Epistemology, "the study of knowledge", is interesting because it goes back 3000 years or more. It's all about how do we know certain things? How do we arrive at certain things? Did we arrive at it intuitively, rationally, or empirically? And then furthermore, how do we incorporate this into the educational setting? >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
People aren't stick figures
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 17.9 MBWhen we talk about people, especially historical figures, we often turn them into what I refer to as "stick figures". We make them unidimensional, we make them simple, and we make them uncomplicated. One thing I can tell you I certainly know about people... they're not uncomplicated. All of us, whether we are in a history book, a science book, or no book, we all have many dimensions and facets to who and what we are. >>>Connect with us at shapeshiftedu.com or on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters
Thinking, feeling, and believing is NOT knowing
October 11, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBHow many times has everybody heard (or said it themselves) "I think X is true", "I feel X is true.", "I believe X is true."? You have to ask yourself, did they really tell you anything X? Or did they tell you something about themselves? If you conversation was supposed to be about X, then why would it turn into a subjective conversation about them? "I think", "I feel", and "I believe", are not synonyms for "I know", but we use them as if they were. We all think, feel, and believe many things...
Playful learning is for everyone with author Jed Dearybury
October 04, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 62.3 MBPlay is not just for early childhood. On this episode, we welcome Jed Dearybury! Jed began his education career in 2001. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the South Carolina honoree of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named top 5 finalist for SC Teacher of the Year. Since leaving 2nd grade in 2015 he has been leading professional development across the country, and training the next generation of edu...
A Brick in the Wall: A Verb to a Noun
September 27, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBHave you ever thought about how easy it is for us to form our beliefs and opinions before we even enter a secondary school classroom? On this episode, one of the SHAPE Shorts founders, Professor Tony Pitucco, walks you through a fun exercise that will help you understand how your early beliefs can make or break you and how education has the power to shape and change those beliefs when taught in a creative way. Follow us on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters and let us know if you have a great gues...
The state of Mathematics & Physics
September 20, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MBThis episode features our two main podcast stars, Professors Tony Pitucco and Stew Bar! Listen in as Stew interrogates Tony on the past, current, and future state of Mathematics & Physics. This conversation lays some of the foundation as to why Shape Shifters came to be. The goal of SHAPE Shifters is to revitalize and reintegrate the sciences and humanities across all levels of education. To do that, we need to understand the current state of BOTH! Follow us on IG @s.h.a.p....
Education in Rural America
September 13, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 55 MBHelp us welcome Allen Rogers, Superintendent, Principal and School Resource Officer for Picacho Elementary School District in Arizona! The word passion only scrapes the surface of explaining the way Allen has shown up in and for his career, students, faculty, and staff over his career. On this episode, we will discuss what it takes to run a successful school district in a very rural area of Arizona. You will hear this common theme: It's all about the students. Who agrees? ...
Culture Isn't Gray
September 06, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MBLike so many things we do in education, we teach them as cold and dry. We talk about a culture defined as A, B, C, or D, then we try to fit cultures into it. We never give them life. And I have to say, I look at some of the students and I understand what they're thinking... BORING. Culture shouldn't be taught as assembly-line education. Culture should be fascinating! Find us on IG @s.h.a.p.e.shifters or online at shapeshiftedu.com