Hello Educator: Recent Episodes
Mango Education
A podcast by Mango Education where Educators across the globe are interviewed and they share their stories, philosophies and why they are doing what they do. Apart from the interviews there is also a series called Mango Science Radio where educators share interesting science stories from history.
An apple that's been bitten into, and no traces of the culprit! Help Sameer solve the case and find out who ate his apple.
With the new year, natural phenomena too seem to be changing in character. The surprise monsoon spill-over being experienced by the state of Tamil Nadu is proof of the same. Here are Science Educator Obuli Chandran's thoughts on it.
An educational story, especially for our young listeners, this episode is all about solving the science mystery behind a bowl of disappearing water!
The Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter is a rare spectacle that we were extremely fortunate to witness after nearly 800 years! Here's a narrative on the event and the significance it holds for astronomy enthusiasts.
Have you noticed the tiny patches that are sometimes visible on the sun and are darker than the rest of its surface? Those patches are what we call 'Sunspots'. In this episode, Obuli Chandran explains what sunspots are, how they're formed, and what the solar cycle is all about.
A fun science mystery for you comes in the form of this delightful story. How fast can you crack the hints and identify the mysterious best friend?
India experiences two types of monsoons. Learn the difference between them and how they influence and are in turn influenced by different factors.
Biomimicry plays a significant role in the various inventions and architectural designs conceived by humans. The 'velcro' by George de Mestral is one such product that was inspired by nature. Here's a story of the invention of the velcro, narrated by Kovai Guru Reythus, a member of Mango Science Club.
The detection of water on the moon began in the 20th century, but research is an ongoing process. This year, NASA announced a second bout of discovering water along different regions of the moon.
Are you ready to see rice grains dance to your tune? Today's episode by storyteller & educator Deepa is all about a fun DIY science experiment that will not only entertain you but also teach you something interesting about the human ear.
The appearance of an object shifts depending on where you're seeing it from. Join kids Surya and Sameer as they explore the concept of perspective!
The Nobel Prize for Physics 2020 was awarded to three people for their extraordinary contribution to and discovery in science - Andrea Ghez, Roger Penrose, and Reinhard Genzel. Here's a glimpse of the timeline of the Nobel Prize and how much science has evolved since the early ages.
A rare celestial configuration that we are fortunate to witness from Earth! Obuli Chandran explains the various occurrences related to Mars Opposition and how one can observe it using a binocular or a telescope.
Today's episode is dedicated to the magnificent star - The Sun. Learn about the spellbinding phenomena of the Northern lights, sunspots, solar flares, and what a solar cycle means in this fascinating science story by Obuli Chandran.
Our proud ant friend Brinjie is on a journey to learn a very important lesson. Here's a story to tell you what he's up to!
I Spy with my eyes, a fun little episode!
Have you played the 'I Spy' game? How quick are you at spotting objects and how well can you solve the clues? Join Diya, Surya, and Vinay anna for a game of spotting and spying.
Yes, we're alluding to the English rock band. No, this story isn't about them. Instead, it's an experiment that will make you think about shapes and sounds. Listen away!
Do you have a waste segregation system in your home and locality? Do you think some of the waste can be used? Listen to an interesting conversation between Sameer and his father as they get creative with reusing and upcycling!
Commonly known as shooting stars or meteor showers, Perseids are a spectacular astronomical phenomenon. In this episode, Obuli Chandran walks us through the process of witnessing it LIVE from home this weekend!
Please note: This episode was recorded in July 2020 when the Neowise comet was visible to us from Earth. With an orbital period of 6800 years, the comet will next appear after about 60 centuries!
Is a definition simply a relevant assortment of words strung together? Or should it be a reflection your understanding of something?
Impostor alert! If a tomato staggering between the fruit and vegetable basket wasn't enough, we now have to consider the possibility that the Strawberry is not actually a fruit.
What if we told you that we can use your favourite ketchup-fry combo to help you become smarter? Find proof in this delicious episode.
Splash in the puddles and dance in the rain, solve a fun riddle that we've sent your way again!
Certain smells are distinct and intense enough to leave a lasting impression. Paddy fields are among them! Find out the reason behind the foul smell that surrounds a paddy field.
While you might have come to associate the word 'corona' with the virus and, at large, the pandemic of 2020, there is more to this word and its origin.
Have you heard of the famous fox & stork story? In this episode, we bring this age-old story back, and it comes with a scientific twist and a dose of learning.
A spinning wheel or top is a delight to watch. Have you ever wondered about the science behind this spinning movement? Let us take you through a brief learning journey to understand how it works.
Wrapping up the misconceptions around eclipses on a lighter note with a narrative on real versus illusionary threats.
In any system, one miscalculated move can topple a complete event like a house of cards. If you've ever planned an event you'd know how crucial each person's role is in making the event a success. Is a garage sale any different? Find out in this story.
How a plant communicates with its various parts? How is this process different from the neural communication that takes place in a human body? Here's a peek into plant biology, from a seed scientist.
'Petrichor', a word of Greek origin, is used to describe that wet, earthy scent that is produced when rainwater mixes with soil. Here's a story to tell you how this term came into being.
Who would've guessed that eclipses are team players? Any type of eclipse is always preceded or followed by one or more of this phenomenon, and Obuli Chandran is here to tell us the reason behind why this actually happens.
Eating during an eclipse can harm the body- one of the most common myths associated with eclipses. You may have heard many more of these, but how many are backed by scientific explanation? Here's a little process of demystification to help you weigh those myths.
Have you ever used your fingers to measure or convey the length/width of an object? Units of measurement are on of the basic lessons in school, but how do these measurements vary when we use objects other than measuring instruments?
Talk about the spectrum of colours began with the seven-banded rainbow. But how much of its discovery do you know about? Here's a quick lesson on the science behind rainbow formation.
Tossing the blanket about, turning your pillow upside down, and checking the time every few minutes. Sounds familiar? These are probable signs of trying to fall asleep in a new place. Listen to this episode to know why many of us have trouble sleeping in a new environment.
Love playing detective? Come and solve a 'science crime' with us - the mystery of the groundnut plant.
The Solar Eclipse of 21st June 2020 was a grand phenomenon. Here's a throwback to the eclipse and some crucial guidelines that one must follow when observing an eclipse.
What is it that propels an object in flight? Do you think the same conditions would apply if we were talking about an object outside of Earth's atmosphere? Obuli Chandran brings you some intriguing questions and facts that explain the concept of flight.
How good are you at games? Sameer and Diya are back with an interesting twist to the popular game of 'Hide & Seek'. A fun way to understand simple concepts and observe your surroundings.
Infamous, brutal, and devastating - that's how we describe WW2. But did you know that the war wasn't just fought by soldiers? At the epicentre of this battle was the 'Enigma machine', an invention that changed the face of war.
Another spectacular first in man's successful launches to space! In this episode, Obuli Chandran talks about the manned mission 2020, an achievement that has inspired many a space enthsiast.
Freshly roasted coffee beans and a steaming cup brewed to perfection is every coffee lover's dream! In this episode, Satyasri highlights the connection between coffee consumption and vanishing sleep.
Discover the secret use of the long, shiny fibres that protect the juicy corn within. In this episode, seed scientist Satyasri takes us through the process of obtaining maize silk .
Rhinoceros or Rhinos identified popularly by their horned snouts are one among the few megaherbivores. Today's story is a crash course on the Rhinos and brought to you by Vinaya Selvaraj, one of our young listeners.
The world is beautiful, our eyes vouch for that every day. If we're not for the light we could never really admire the beauty of nature which lies right before our eyes. In today's story, Obuli Chandran discusses the significance and features of light.
Children are full of questions and this may sometimes get overwhelming for the elders. Nevertheless, elders always try to quench the curiosity of young minds. Today's story is an interesting conversation between two kid's and their Grandfather and is brought to you by Deepa.
We often encounter this dilemma of categorizing things under good or bad, regardless of what the situation maybe we are quite habituated to doing it. So, how does one conclude that if something is good or bad? Are these inherent qualities or is good or bad an evolving situation-specific binary? Today' story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
We debate incessantly about sustainability and eco-friendly actions and yet many of us are unaware of the impact of excessive lights on ourselves and more importantly on nature. Today's episode is brought to you by one of our young listeners, Syesha and she has some significant pointers to share.
Science is a vast ocean. It is important to know the different division of science while learning it as one should know what we are dealing with. Today's story is a peek into fundamental and Applied science explained through a story by Obuli Chandran.
As kids haven't we all asked by our elders to not to swallow a seed and told that if we do, a plant will begin to grow inside our body? Do you think it's true? It's time to find out. Seed scientist Satyashree has a very interesting story today to answer this very question for us.
A curious mind always questions and has a mind full of what, how, why's. Hence. questions are an important part of learning. In today's episode seed scientist, Satyashree shares an intriguing tale on fruits and flowers. Listen to the entire episode for some hidden tips and tricks on growing a mystery fruit.
There's always something about the eyes that fascinates us, right? And this being the story of a pair of curious eyes. Today's story is brought to you by nature enthusiast, Kamakshi Lakshmanan and it is about a pair of nocturnal eyes.
Call it a Hurricane or a typhoon or a cyclone, characterized by the spiral winds is a beast of destruction. In today's, Obuli Chandran shares with us the process of cyclone formation, how a full-blown cyclone comes into being and what exactly happens during a storm.
In the blazing heat of summer, imagine gulping down a bottle of cool water. Even the thought of it gives a feeling of relief. In today's episode, Obuli Chandran gives us a scientific perspective on beating the summer heat with water.
Charles Darwin a man whose name sparks one bold word, evolution. In today's episode Satyashree, a seed scientist tells us about one of the biggest mysteries and challenges the Darwin faced in the course of his study on evolution.
The episode SS #54 was on Planetary Conjunctions. In this episode, Obuli Chandran talks about another experience of this phenomenon. This time it is the meeting of astronomical objects, Mercury and Venus.
Note: This episode was recorded in May 2020.
We all will agree, that we all have our own ambitions, goals that we want to achieve and heights that we want to reach. The path that leads to our goals are full of challenges and that only makes the ride exciting. Even the smallest of seeds, which are sources of life also carry ambitions within them. Today's story is about one such ambitious seed and is brought to you by Satyashree, a seed scientist.
When Cosmic rays enter Earth's atmosphere, they produce a large number of secondary particles known as an extensive air shower. This episode focuses on learning how to capture them in a broad picture. The story is brought to you by Hariharan, who works at Cosmic Ray Laboratory in the Nilgris, Ooty.
Our Solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy, a spiral system consisting of billions of stars. Stars distant yet so close to our hearts. Today's story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran and it is about his enchanting experience with watching the Milky Way galaxy.
'What's in a name', most of us will associate this phrase with Willian Shakespeare but its relevance runs in different directions. Today's story by Obuli Chandran throws light on institutional learning.
Do you ever look up into the sky and wish you could soul amidst the clouds, wings spread out and the brilliant world below? In today's story, Kamakshi Lakshman shares a piece of interesting information on a bird of prey, Eagles.
Patterns are an important feature of every aspect of existence and science gives us proof for the same. Today's story is on planetary conjunctions and is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Himalayan monal can be sighted in the mountains, they hail from the Phesant family and are known to be silent, shy and full of attitude. Kamakshi Lakshmanan, nature enthusiast shares her experience with Himalayan monal that caught her attention throughout, from the land of Uttarakhand to Sikkim.
Apart from the scorching heat, summer is also known for a popular astronomical event and so are the other seasons of the year. Learn more on the same through the story which is brought to you buy OBuli Chandran.
The story today is about a scientist who published five papers in 1905 that revolutionised Physics. He published these five papers within a span of 7 months. Guess the name of the protagonist while you hear the story brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
When you watch fireworks have you observed what you perceived first, the burst of sounds or the brilliant spray of colours? The what, why and how of your observations can be answered through a scientific phenomenon as science is everywhere. Learn more on it by listening to today's narrative which is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
There had been a lot of speculations around the planet Mars and a bit of excitement involved. Today's story is about Martian Canals and is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
The sky is peaceful yet for full of activity. We see many phenomena occurring through the year and one such beautiful phenomenon is the supermoon. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Note: This episode was recorded on May 6th, 2020.
Are you familiar with the core sound that is produced as the result of the grey static that you see on these old television screens? In today's story, Obuli Chandran speaks about the significance of this static in the birth of the universe.
Nilgiri Pipit, a shy bird found on mountain slopes or next to streams. They are endemic to the high altitude hills of southern India and we can spot a few in Munnar, Kerala. The story is about this particularly interesting bird and is brought to buy Kamakshi Lakshman, a nature enthusiast.
Solar eclipses, in general, are rare events to witness but to witness a total solar eclipse is even rarer. The story today is on the ring of fire eclipse and is brought to you by Obul Chandran.
Note: This episode was recorded in May 2020 and is specifically in relevance to the solar eclipse of 21st June 2020.
As it is to look the world through differently coloured sunglasses so is looking at things through different eyes. This is the strategy that flowers use to their advantage for pollination. Learn more through the story that is brought to you by Satyashree, a seed scientist.
Seeds are in many ways sources of life but have you ever thought that seeds also face a number of challenges? This episode is about difficulties faced in becoming a seed. The story is brought to you by Satyashree, a seed scientist.
Astroids shooting through space, an image that may be slightly scary but also inspires immense wonder. Back in April 2020, two astroids went past Earth but what if they had entered the Earth's atmosphere? This story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Note: This story was recorded in May.
Another wonder from among nature, Glorious Gecko! Gecko is a small lizard found in warm climates throughout the world. The story is about the Andaman Gecko, endemic to the islands of Andaman and Nicobar. The story is brought to by nature enthusiast, Kamakshi Lakshman.
From the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, comes a tale of moving houses or rather shall I say Hermit crabs. The Radha Nagar beach is full of them where one can find them trying to grab shells. Now, why would they do that? The answer lies in this story brought to you by Kamakshi Lakshman, a nature enthusiast.
A sky, full of colourful kites. Watching the flying kites is as entertaining as flying them but have you ever gave a thought on the science behind it? Worry not! Find the answer to the question by listening to the story by Obuli Chandran.
The story of a walk to remember from the visit to Banuyuwangi Regency on the eastern tip of Java, Indonesia, The region is surrounded by Gunung Merapi which literally means Fire Mountain in Indonesian and also the Ijen Crater - world's largest acidic crater. The story is brought to you by Kamakshi Lakshman, a nature enthusiast.
Haven't we all enjoyed drinking milkshakes during summers to wear off the heat and hot chocolate during the winters to keep us warm? Winter, Spring, Monsoon and Summers, the seasons keep coming back to us year on year. The seasons come and go and come again, leaving us with the bittersweet wait until we again get to do the same old things that we never get bored of. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Ever done bird watching from the inside of the water? According to the program manager of Hubble Space Telescope space mission, the telescope enabled us to do something similar. Through it, one gets to do space watching from the Earth while the telescope lies afloat in the space. Learn more about this revolution in the story, which is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
The inventor of telescope maybe someone else but it is through Galileo Galilei, considered the father of modern science that it served its right purpose. Hence, he became the first to use a telescope to observe the celestial objects hovering in the space. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Summers are here! We have a special treat for our little listeners, who is 10 years and below age. Kids! do gather a paper and pencil to note the requirements of the activity which follows the story. The story is brought to you by Deepa.
The last story revealed that when seeds were first sent to space and exposed, mysteriously 60% of them made it without any severe damages. And this story being the follow up of SS #32: Seeds in Space reveals the reason behind it and much more. The story is brought to you by Satyashree, who is a seed scientist by profession.
All the inquisitive souls, catch more stories on seeds below:
SS #17: Sow now reap later
SS #19: Who sows the seed after a forest fire?
SS #20: Do plants have a mother?
SS #23: The desire to travel
SS #25: Do you have seeds in your kitchen?
SS #32: Seeds in Space
Seeds in the kitchen, seeds in the forest, but ever heard of seeds in space? Yes, you heard it right. In fact, seeds were the first living organisms to be sent to space. The answers to your when, how, why, await you in this story from Satyashree, a seed scientist by profession.
Keen to explore more? Binge hear the stories on seeds here:
SS #17: Sow now reap later
SS #19: Who sows the seed after a forest fire?
SS #20: Do plants have a mother?
SS #23: The desire to travel
SS #25: Do you have seeds in your kitchen?
We all have heard of rain shower but have you ever heard of Air shower? The phenomenon is scientific of course and takes us back to the mysterious particles from outside the Solar system, that is the cosmic rays. The story is a follow up on SS #27: The mysterious particles and is brought to you by Hariharan, a researcher at Cosmic Ray Laboratory in Ooty.
Pluto, a planet or not? The controversies have forever surrounded Pluto. Many of us have grown up learning there are 9 planets in the Solar System but not anymore, Pluto has been yet again demoted as a Dwarf Planet. Irrespective of its status as a planet, Pluto has its own tale to tell which has made its mark in the history of our Solar System. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
The age of Artificial Intelligence popularly called as AI is already here. It started off with being shown in the movies and before we could blink our eyes, it took over the world of technology. Its employment in different areas is on the rise and so does the concern of the future that awaits us. The story is by Anuradha Gopal, an architecture student.
This is a bonus episode to SS #28: Oil and Water Story. As promised, Deepa here shares her observations from the fun activity.
Oil-water or water-oil, this duo never seems to get along. What happens to this duo when you add soap to it? Stay tuned to find out the answer and to be a part of a fun activity waiting for you at the end of the story. The story is brought to you by Deepa.
The name 'the mysterious particle' comes from the unsolved mysteries of these particles that have been laid behind for 100 years now. They are the most energetic particles present in the universe and are at least a billion times more energetic than visible light. Image the amount of power they are hilding within. The story is brought to you by Hariharan, he works at Cosmic Ray Laboratory in Ooty.
Voyager 1 spacecraft successfully crossed Saturn and still continued to work. This inadvertent success led to the taking of the famous picture, named Pale Blue Dot. The man behind the idea of taking this picture was Carl Sagan, an astrophysicist. Later, he also authored the book by the same name. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Yes, will be the reply of most of us when asked, do you have seeds in your kitchen? But is it right? Find the answer to this question in this story, which is also a follow up of SS #23: The desire to travel and is brought to you by Satyashree.
10,000 years ago, we were just hunters and gathers. Imagine you are transported 10,000 years back in time. You reach there to find out that you and your tribe are in a tough spot. You need to find a new location for your tribe and also find a way to take them all there, with a lot of conditions applied. How will you do it? The story is brought to you by Karthik Srinivasan.
Covid-19 crisis has brought our lives to a standstill, everything is under strict lockdown. The repercussions of the same on the economy don't seem to look any better either but this too shall pass. Have you ever wondered if seeds travel? What will happen if they are put under a lockdown like us? The answer is in the story titled as 'The desire to travel' and is narrated by Satyashree, a Seed Scientist.
Birds, creatures of the sky, fill sky with wonderful vibrant colors. Ever wondered, why birds are colorful? This story answers just that. The story is by Kamakshi Lakshmanan, a nature photography educator.
We all know about Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse, but have you ever heard of an eclipse due to a planet? The proper name for it is Planetary Transit, and the story is about a very rare transit that occurred in 1631. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran.
Maternal Bond, bond between a mother and her child is forever special, its something that all animals and humans are blessed to have. Doesn't this makes one wonder, do even plants have mothers? This never- heard - before story, of mother and child, from the perspective of a seed (the child) is brought to you by Satyashree.
The year 2019, was the year of forest fires, Amazon forest fire and then Australian bush fire. Have you ever wondered how the forest is again restored after such disastrous calamities? The answer to that lies in the story which is brought to you by Satyashree.
GRAPES abbreviated as Gamma Ray Astronomy at PeV EnergieS III, is a research facility in Ooty and has the world's largest muon telescope. The story is brought to you by Obuli Chandran, Science Educator and Communicator.
Imagine that planet Earth being hit by a massive asteroid and all the resources on planet being destroyed, but you survive the catastrophe. What will you do to survive? A story of Doomsday Seed Vault by Satyashree.
The story of the oldest and most ambitious space exploration projects which was surprisingly not undertaken by NASA. The story is by Obuli Chandran, Science Educator and communicator.
The story of a woman who is not there in the science text books... The woman who measured the Universe.
In this episode of Mango Science Radio, Ranjitha, a science enthusiast, shares the story of vaccine.
About the 1868 solar eclipse in India and the breakthrough discovery that was made then.
Vivek Devaraj, an automotive engineer and educator, shares the story of the first ever car.
Obuli Chandran, science educator and communicator, shares a thought experiment with the help of a paper. You get to learn about the power of exponents and how it is relevant to the current pandemic situation.
Arumugham S, a computer science educator shares the story of Broad Street, John Snow, epidemiology, statistics, and Data Science.
How scientists like Newton capitalized social distancing and social isolation during the great plague in 1665 - 1666.
This story is from Obuli Chandran, Science Educator and communicator.
About Christopher Columbus, America, lunar eclipse and being science literate. This story is from Obuli Chandran, Science Educator and communicator, Mango Education
About the year 1905 and it's significance today.
Story by Obuli Chandran, Science educator and communicator, Mango Education.
The significance of EM waves and Hertz today.
Storyteller:
Obuli Chandran
Music Credits:
Karthikeyan KC
The story of the discovery of planet Neptune by Obuli Chandran, science educator and communicator.
Music Credits:
Karthikeyan KC
The story of how Albert Einstein became famous after a solar eclipse on May 29th 1919. The story is narrated by Obuli Chandran, science educator and communicator, Mango Education.
Host:
Aasif Iqbal J
Music Credits:
Karthikeyan KC
Hello Educator introduces science stories. Short 5 to 7 minute episodes from the history of science and the significance that it has today.
Music credits:
Karthikeyan KC
Aasif interviews the man behind Green Humour - Rohan Chakravarty. They discuss about all things related to conservation communication, fake news, the challenges in wildlife conservation and everything related to that. Rohan also answers some of his fan questions and how he works as a freelance wildlife artist.
- Green Humour on Instagram
- Green Humour Website
- Nature Conservation Foundation
- Romulus Whitaker
- Making friends with snakes
- SciCon India
- Bird Business
- Swati, Nina and Rohan Comic
- Mango Education on Instagram
- Mango Education website
In the next episode of Hello Educator, we have the man behind the infamous 'Green Humour' - Rohan Chakravarthy.
Green Humour
Mango Education
How do we talk about sex to children? What is the appropriate age to start this conversation? What are the challenges faced by educators regarding this? Get answers to this and more from Swati Jagdish, a sexuality health educator in this episode of Hello Educator.
Swati's website
NYT report of child sexual abuse and pornography.
Swati's instagram
Mango Education
This episode is the interview with Chetana Purushotam, a marine biologist. Chetana is the head of marine education and conservation at DIVEIndia, headquartered at the Andaman Islands. She has a masters degree in wildlife biology and conservation. Apart from marine life, she has also studied Draco lizards and amphibians. Her current work revolves around connecting people with the ocean by educating them about the marine ecosystem.
Host - Aasif Iqbal J.
Editor - Muthuselvi K.
Original Soundtrack - Karthikeyan KC.
Producer - Mango Education.
Check out the show notes here:
http://bit.ly/MangoPod
Show Notes:
Part one of this interview
Cosmos by Dr. Carl Sagan
Cosmos: A spacetime Odyssey
Surely you're Joking Mr Feynman: Adventures of a Curious Character
Six easy pieces
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
The guest in this episode is Obuli Chandran. He is a science educator and communicator, and the co-founder of Mango Education. The interview revolves around science and science education. The interview is split into two episodes. This is the first one.
Show notes:
Cosmos by Carl Sagan
Cosmos by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Newton's laws
Gravity
Evolution
Theory of Relativity
The guest in today's show is Vivek Devaraj. Vivek is an open and enthusiastic engineer interested in automotive technologies, product sourcing and development. His goal is to become a holistic product developer integrating technology, user experience and business. Has experience working from Mechanical systems, hardware to software in companies like Renault Nissan, DAF Trucks NV. He loves working with kids and sharing his experience as an Automobile Engineer. Currently, he is the founder and CEO - OverSquare Automotive spreading his experience to aspiring engineers.
In this episode, Vivek and Aasif discuss about engineering education, the stereotyping around them and why engineering can be made as a basic degree.
College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai.
Renault Nissan, Chennai.
Eindhovan University of Technology.
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World - David Epstein.
Hello Educator on twitter.
Mango Education.
Aasif chats with Balathandapani, the director of Aatrral Academy, Coimbatore. They discuss about what Science Education, the OMG framework for learning science, Aatrral Lab and the Tek Monk community.
Show notes:
Aatrral Academy - https://yourstory.com/2017/07/bala-dhandapani-engineer-entrepreneurship/ Aatrral YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK63uDj4bSHK11B2B-pRskw Tek Monk blog - http://openneuron.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-tek-monk.html
Reddit discussion - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/9e3ofd/interview_with_balathandapani_discussion_thread/ Hello Educator on Twitter - twitter.com/HelloEducator
Email feedback - hello@themango.co
Welcome to season 2 of Hello Educator.
In this episode, we have Chintan Modi in our show. Chintan is a writer, researcher and peace builder. He is also the founder of Aao Dosti Karein - Friendship across borders, which is a peace initiative between India and Pakistan, that is also evolving to address peace initiatives across the borders within India. Chintan does workshops for kids and teachers on peace education and how it can be inculcated in their classroom.
How to be a peace educator - https://medium.com/@chintan_connect/how-to-be-a-peace-educator-578145d1704c Peace begins with Teacher sensitisation - https://medium.com/@chintan_connect/peace-education-begins-with-teacher-sensitization-57481ac0eafe Talk peace with children in India and Pakistan - https://medium.com/@chintan_connect/using-art-to-talk-peace-with-children-in-pakistan-and-india-cec85779090c Prajnya Teachers for Peace Training Program - https://prajnyaforpeace.wordpress.com/prajnya-teachers-for-peace-training/ Education for peace initiatives - http://www.prajnya.in/peace Friendship Across Borders: Aao Dosti Karein - https://www.facebook.com/fabaaodostikarein/ Chintan on Twitter - https://twitter.com/chintan_connect Hello Educator new theme - Reddit discussion - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/97amub/interview_with_chintan_modi_discussion_thread/ Hello Educator on Twitter - https://twitter.com/HelloEducator
Show Notes: Vidya Vanam - http://www.vidyavanam.org/ Bhopal Tribal Museum - http://mptribalmuseum.com/ Gandhi Ashram Sevagram - http://www.gandhiashramsevagram.org/ Peace in Education - https://www.eventsnow.com/events/9365-national-conference-on-education-peace-in-education-vidya-vanam#eventDiscription Speakers - https://imgur.com/a/VPHX1Mm
Hello Educator on Twitter - twitter.com/helloeducator Reddit Discussion Thread -https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/8ju98y/interview_with_prema_rangachary_discussion_thread/
Show notes: Vigyan Ashram - vigyanashram.com Yogesh's TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK5fGsv7SR0 Reddit Discussion - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/8hmhin/interview_with_yogesh_kulkarni_discussion_thread/ Part 1 - https://soundcloud.com/helloeducator/yogesh-kulkarni-part-1
In this episode, Aasif talks to Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni from Vigyan Ashram, Pabal, Maharashtra.
Show notes: Vigyan Ashram - http://vigyanashram.com/ Fab Lab 0 - http://vigyanashram.com/innerpages/FabLab.aspx
Show notes:
This is the third and final part of the interview with Petri Lounaskorpi from Finland. Petri talks about entrepreneurship, education, and his experience in India.
Didac Tec - http://www.didactec.fi/eng.html Mobile Academy - http://mobileacademy.com/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/7wmu69/interview_with_petri_lounaskorpi_discussion_thread/
This is the second part of the interview with Petri Lounaskorpi, a pedagogical expert and researcher from Finland. The discussions are around teacher training and some of the techniques that Indian Education system can adopt.
Show Notes: Part one - https://soundcloud.com/helloeducator/petri-lounaskorpi ICT - https://en.unesco.org/themes/ict-education Reddit discussion - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/7wmu69/interview_with_petri_lounaskorpi_discussion_thread/
In this episode, Aasif interviews Petri Lounaskorpi from Finland. Petri is a pedagogical expert and researcher. He has worked in the Finnish Education system since the 1980s. He has also worked as an advisor for UNESCO and the European Commission.
Listen to the first part of the interview in this episode.
Show Notes: Petri Lounaskorpi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petri-lounaskorpi-525155/ Finland Education System - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Finland
Reddit Discussion - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/7wmu69/interview_with_petri_lounaskorpi_discussion_thread/ Twitter - twitter.com/HelloEducator
In this episode, Aasif talks to Payal Molur. Payal is a wildlife educator and has worked with the tribes in Nagaland doing training workshops and wildlife conservation workshops for children under the banner 'Wild'. Prior to getting into education, she was a scriptwriter and researcher for wildlife documentaries.
Show Notes: Teachers for Tigers - https://bronxzoo.com/educators/educational-materials/teachers-for-tigers
Lively Waters! - http://livelywaters.org/
Zoo Outreach Organization - http://zooreach.org/
North Eastern Network - http://www.northeastnetwork.org/course-on-environment-in-chizami/
Nagaland Eco Club - http://payalmolur.blogspot.in/2014/10/chizami-hoolock-gibbon-eco-club-does-us.html?m=1
Friends of Amur Falcon - https://medium.com/@NWBCT/the-race-to-save-the-amur-falcons-in-nagaland-northeast-india-d0b306892b48
Gass forest museum Coimbatore - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gass_Forest_Museum
Changing hunting practices in Chizami - http://threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/2317/3381
Reddit discussion - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/7q5muu/interview_with_payal_molur_discussion_thread/
Subscription - https://themango.co/helloeducator
In this episode, Aasif talks to Mrs Anuradha Ajithkumar, Principal and Correspondent of Chidvikas Vidya Mandir, Coimbatore.
Anu ma'm is a passionate teacher who is in the education space since 1985. With Chidvikas, she wants to make education child-centric by being in the mainstream system itself.
Discuss this episode on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/7itl86/interview_with_anuradha_ajithkumar_discussion/ Chidvikas Vidya Mandir - http://www.chidvikas.org/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HelloEducator
Subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss any of our episodes: themango.co/helloeducator
In this episode, Aasif talks to Krishna Thiruvengadam, a young Engineer, Innovator and Educator. With the help of the design thinking process, Krishna worked with young kids and transformed a tribal village into a place of innovation.
Show notes: dHive - http://dhive.in BAIF - http://baif.org.in SBI Youth for India Fellowship - http://youthforindia.org Reddit Discussion - https://reddit.com/r/HelloEducator/comments/7bnwf9/interview_with_krishna_thiruvengadam_discussion Twitter - https://twitter.com/HelloEducator
Subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss any of our episodes: themango.co/helloeducator
In this episode, Aasif interviews Sangitha. She runs an after-school learning centre in the suburbs of Patna, Bihar. The kids belong to the Manji community, who are not so educated and are still looked down upon.
Listen to the story of this 17-year-old educator (Yes, she is 17) who is trying to transform her community through education.
The interview is bilingual - Hindi and English.
Credits: Editor and Theme composer: Karthikeyan KC
Subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss any of our episodes: themango.co/helloeducator
In this episode, the host of the show, Aasif, gives a short intro of the podcast and what he would be discussing on the show.
Show Notes: Hello Educator podcast editor and theme composer: Karthikeyan KC (karthikeyankc.com)
Follow Hello Educator on Twitter: @HelloEducator Website: themango.co/helloeducator