Brewing Education: Recent Episodes
Amy Grinsteinner
Effective educators are the most essential component of student success, but teaching in today’s society is tough. Two teacher education professors from Dickinson State University take on the hot topics in education with their students, colleagues, and other education gurus.
In the first of a two-part series, Professor Crossingham leads a discussion on the 5 principles of the Model Code of Ethics for Educators. Professor Grinsteinner also discovered the joys of a Ninja CREAMi :)
This week we catch up with the first students to ever join the podcast to hear what they've learned during their first year in the classroom!
In this episode we discuss questions from Professor Grinsteinner's EDUC 310 class about implementing blended learning in the classroom.
It's that time of the semester when our student teachers are back on campus! Tune in to hear from a special guest this week; you've heard so much about students on the Bismarck campus so it's time to hear that they actually exist (and please ignore our technical difficulties🤦♀️).
This week we examine the term "student agency" and discuss ways to integrate this into our classrooms.
Continuing our discussion about interdisciplinary curriculum, this week we discuss the disciplinary literacy standards that are part of each content area's standard for the state of North Dakota.
This week we discuss the Generative AI Acceptable Use Scale that was published by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Banning AI is detrimental for our students, so we need to teach them how to use it safely and responsibly!
AI Acceptable Use Scale
The professors introduce the topic of interdisciplinary learning and share some of the important benefits of integrating this into any classroom.
This week we are so excited to share our conversation with Karen Berntson from CareerView XR/Be More Colorful! We discuss what this company is doing to bring virtual reality into North Dakota classrooms to help with field trips and career exploration. VR enthusiasts (or those who want to learn more), this one's for you!
https://careerviewxr.bemorecolorful.com/
https://www.facebook.com/careerviewxr
In the final episode of the Portrait of a Graduate series, we discuss the importance of teaching adaptability in your classroom and also being adaptable with your own teaching.
In this episode we provide a (VERY) general overview of the development of the brain and how this impacts instruction. This is just the tip of the iceberg in this conversation, so here are more resources to explore:
https://www.apa.org/education-career/k12/brain-function#:~:text=As%20the%20brain%20matures%2C%20more,learns%20both%20academically%20and%20socially.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537095/
In the second-to-last episode of the Portrait of a Graduate series, we discuss using Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's Depth of Knowledge to promote critical thinking.
With the increased use of AI, we seem to hear more and more concerns about students cheating in the classroom. In this episode we discuss how to address cheating and, more importantly, how to foster a culture of integrity where cheating wouldn't even be considered.
In the next installment in the Portrait of a Graduate series we discuss teaching students about perseverance. Anybody else hear Dory singing in your head? 🐠
The podcast is officially a year old! In this episode we reminisce about the highs and lows of the last year, and share what we've learned and where we are going in the future.
We are back to the Portrait of a Graduate series! Today's focus is all about how to create a culture of collaboration in classrooms to help build students' social capital.
We discuss a question received last week from a student teacher. A surprise guest also joins in as an added bonus!
It's a new year for the podcast! In this episode we talk about how to come back from winter break and start the new year off right.
This week we feature two special guests, Lindsay Peterson and Sydnie Schauer. Lindsay just finished student teaching and Sydnie is just about to begin, so they share with us their advice for the experience!
As we near winter break, many teachers face the conundrum of what to do regarding giving and receiving gifts. In this episode we share a variety of budget-friendly ways to approach this season with inclusivity.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits and risks of homework. How much is the right amount?
https://www.edutopia.org/article/rethinking-homework-year-and-beyond/
https://www.edutopia.org/article/whats-right-amount-homework/
In the next installment in the Portrait of a Graduate we discuss the importance of having and teaching empathy in all K-12+ classrooms.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw
One concern with American education is that a student's future can boil down to their ability to do well on exams. In this episode we talk about differentiating assessment and allowing students to demonstrate their learning in other ways.
In Part 2 of the Portrait of a North Dakota Graduate SEL series, we discuss the learner mindset and ways we can encourage this in our classrooms.
As teachers we must meet the needs of all learners. Sometimes we forget about our advanced students. In this episode we talk about different ways to do this beyond just giving students more work.
The first episode of a seven-part SEL series, Professor Crossingham leads a discussion about the importance of knowing and teaching communication skills.
North Dakota Portrait of a Graduate
Most teachers don't like being absent because of the work it takes to make sub plans. In this episode we share some tips and tricks for streamlining this process and ensuring your students are still learning even if you are gone!
It's the time of year when many schools are celebrating homecoming and Spirit Week. In this week's episode, we offer suggestions for teachers and admin to make sure these fun weeks promote a sense of community for ALL students.
Dr. Pam Krueger joins as a special guest this week to discuss the science of reading and how reading instruction is taught to DSU pre-service teachers. Any teacher, elementary or secondary, and anyone with kids needs to listen to this!
In this episode we discuss the research behind planning brain breaks in your lesson plans, and offers ideas that can be used from PreK all the way through higher education!
Teachers too often dread the task of writing rubrics. In this episode we give tips on making this process much simpler and also explain why it's so important to do so for our students!
An important part of curriculum planning is determining priority standards. Professor Crossingham leads a discussion about what these are and how to determine them in your own classroom!
Professor Grinsteinner leads a discussion about the InTASC Standards--what they are, how they are used in the Teacher Ed program, and why they are so important for every in-service teacher to use!
InTASC Standards Guide
InTASC: Powerful Professional Teaching Standards
It's Season 2!! We kick off this season sharing all the reasons why we love Dickinson State University. Special guest Jake Daniel joins in to share his student perspective as well.
In the final episode of the back-to-school miniseries, the professors discuss the importance of including social-emotional learning in every classroom.
For the next installment in the back-to-school miniseries, the professors discuss using backwards design to plan curriculum. If you are feeling overwhelmed by lesson planning, this episode is for you!
August is upon us, so teachers everywhere are beginning to prepare for another school year. The professors discuss ways to begin the process so you are ready for the first day.
As a follow-up to the AI episode, Professor Grinsteinner discusses different prompts teachers can use with AI to help plan effective and engaging lessons.
Using AI to Implement Effective Teaching Strategies in Classrooms: Five Strategies, Including Prompts
We don't always have time or money to attend formal professional development; thankfully, informal PD can be just as beneficial. Professor Crossingham leads a discussion about different ways to engage in informal learning.
After hinting at it for weeks, we are finally beginning our discussion on artificial intelligence and its impact on the classroom. We define what AI is and how it's already being used, and then discuss our approach of "cautious optimism" in bringing AI into the classroom rather than banning the technology.
Bringing AI to School: Tips for School Leaders
Introducing Microsoft Copilot
The professors discuss the importance of including some blank space in your curriculum and physical classroom to promote student creativity and ownership of their learning. We don't want to mess with licensing issues so we don't play the Taylor Swift song in the episode, but yeah it's stuck in our heads too!
This episode is all about growth mindset! We discuss different ideas for establishing and maintaining a growth mindset culture in the classroom.
After months of talking about it we are FINALLY diving in to the World Peace Game. Dr. Sarah Ricks from Dickinson Public Schools joins us to share her experiences facilitating the game and the benefits she has seen in her students. This is the longest episode yet but trust us, it's worth it!!
John Hunter TED Talk
World Peace Game Website
Summer is a great time for professional development, but many teachers have a complicated relationship with the topic. In this episode we offer some suggestions for maximizing PD opportunities.
Summer break is a time for teachers to rest and recharge. The professors offer some suggestions on doing summer well so you are ready to dive back in come August!
As we wrap up the 2022-2023 school year, the professors talk about different ways to end a course and say good-bye to our students from kindergarten through college. I hear the violin playing the intro of the Vitamin C song...
In this special edition episode, the professors sit down with two Dickinson State students who have just completed their student teaching experience and are approaching the end-of-program celebrations. Logan Egge and Chelsea Wright share their experiences at DSU, their advice for upcoming student teachers, and their plans for the future as they head out into the world.
As we bring on more special guests we may learn how to better do the audio when we are sharing microphones. Please bear with us through that process!
A seemingly simple practice, many educators underestimate the power of setting and communicating lesson objectives. The professors discuss the importance of this practice and share different ideas for doing so effectively.
The professors welcome special guest Dr. Joan Aus to discuss how to support English learners in the classroom. Click here to access the online resource discussed in the episode.
We want students to take ownership of their learning and choose pathways that are best for them, but how can they do so if we don't teach them? This episode introduces the topic of metacognition and how teachers can utilize strategies to help students dive deeper into the learning.
The Power of Metacognition in Everyday Life
In this special edition of Brewing Education, five Dickinson State Teacher Education students discuss what they've learned about assessment practices. As promised in the episode, here the list of interviewers/interviewees:
- Hunter Muffley interviewing Guy Glanville
- Cooper McGlothlin interviewing Kyah Osse
- Kristen Steckler interviewing Professor Grinsteinner
- Kyah Osse interviewing Hunter Muffley
- Guy Glanville interviewing Kristen Steckler and Cooper McGlothlin
The professors share the evolution of their late work policies and explain why they now accept work after due dates without penalty. If you believe in a different policy, let us know!
Professor Crossingham takes us through the use of nonlinguistic representations in a classroom--what they are, how to use them, and why they are so powerful!
THE PODCAST HAS A NAME! Listen as we share how we determined the name of the show, and then stick around as Professor Grinsteinner brings in the topic of flipped classrooms. You can (hopefully) access the links we discuss in today's show below 👇
Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day
Inverting the educational taxonomy (scroll to page 3 in the document)
Professor Crossingham leads a discussion about the importance of communicating with students' families and ways to do this effectively!
In this episode, the professors talk about the importance of building relationships with students who are online learners and offer some suggestions about ways to do this.
The inaugural episode of