ChangED
ChangED is an educator based podcast for Pennsylvania teachers to learn more about the PA STEELS Standards and science in general. It is hosted by Andrew Kuhn and Patrice Semicek.
Podcasting since 2023 • 119 episodes
ChangED
Latest Episodes
Quiet Engine, Loud Impact
Most people never see the machinery that keeps Pennsylvania’s schools running. We pull back the curtain with Dr. Mark Leidy, Executive Director of PAIU, to reveal how Intermediate Units quietly connect state policy to classroom reality for 500 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:30
ReIgniting Wonder: Why Schooling Shouldn't Kill Curiosity
Ever wondered why kindergartners bubble with questions while high schoolers barely raise their hands? This episode will explore phenomena-based learning. We'll dive into how educators can reignite student curiosity by starting with observ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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21:48
October Is For Cybersecurity, Not Just Pumpkins
Think banks have the toughest cyber problems? Our conversation with Shane and Tony from the MCIU tech team flips that assumption fast. K–12 is the most targeted sector in the U.S., and the reasons are both simple and sobering: sprawling device ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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26:02
Preparing Students for THEIR future, Not OUR Past
A simple line reframed our whole approach to teaching: prepare students for their future, not our past. Sitting down with Jeff Remington from Penn State’s CSATS, we dig into what that looks like when classrooms connect directly to research, ind...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:41
Why Cross-Cutting Concepts Matter More Than Ever in the Age of AI
What happens when we move beyond memorizing facts and formulas in science education? This conversation takes a deep dive into the transformative power of three-dimensional learning—a framework that balances knowing (disciplinary core ideas), th...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:01
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I used the 2Ls in a training on steels the other day and it was eye opening for teachers! Thank you for your podcast!
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