ChangED

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Join Patrice and Andrew as we discuss how to move from delivering information to helping students discover answers through phenomena.   In this episode, we're exploring three-dimensional learning, where students discover answers themselves. We'll discuss how engagement fosters a love for science and feature insights from Jason Baughman f...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Join Andrew and Patrice as they sit down with Sam Stansbery, a computer science teacher from Norristown Area High School, as he shares how he empowers his high school students to inspire the district's elementary students to think about computer science in a different way.    Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechange...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Remake Learning Days is an innovative learning festival for families and students! This is a creative, international, learning experience. Taking root in regions across the world, thousands of hands-on and engaging events are designed for kids of all ages at libraries, schools, tech centers, museums, play spaces, community centers and more. Pennsy...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Live from this year's PETE&C conference, Abbey Lichtenberg and Nicole Bond join us from Lincoln Intermediate Unit to talk about the advantage of starting with phenomena in science class.  Special guest host Jason Zimmerman from IU 13 joins Patrice and Andrew to continue the conversation with Abbey and Nicole about how creating an invitati...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Ryne Anthony from Flux Space in Norristown, PA joined Patrice, Andrew and Tony at PETE&C to discuss his keynote for the STEM Summit.  In this hilarious episode, Ryne shares how his son's innovative idea to wash carrots in the bathroom and store them on the toilet led him to the topic of his keynote: how to encourage students to be problem...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! In this special episode recorded at PET&C 2024, Katie Kelly joins the ChangED Nation as she shares the work that she is doing around creating bridges between different content areas.  The team discusses how ed tech can be a change agent to cross-curricular, non-siloed learning that is authentic and meaningful for all students.   Want to send u...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Ken Zimmerman joins Patrice and Andrew again to share his love for student centered learning and the impact it can have on students and teachers. Trying something new, taking a risk, can have major positive implications in your classroom. Join ChangED as we learn how in this episode!  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thech...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! In this bonus episode of the ChangED podcast, we got to sit down with Kendy Schiffert who shared her love of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).  Her heartfelt explanation of her journey through school to become an educator is surely going to be a fan favorite!  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Kammas Kersch joins Andrew and Patrice this week to share how leaders in her life have helped encourage her to take risks and build her skills up.  She also talks about how we should always leave a seat at the table for students when we are planning for them.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! This episode, Patrice and Andrew spend some time with Ken Zimmerman from Lancaster Lebanon IU 13 to learn about Ken’s passion for education for all students. His experiences with students learning English has built who he is and his passion for education. Ken shares how his drive behind teaching started with being told as a student that “college w...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! At PETE&C '24, the ChangED podcast team embarked on its first episode on the road with Greg Macer leading the charge.  In this episode, Greg shares how AI goes beyond being a tool, to being a utility that amplifies engagement.    Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! In this very heartfelt episode, Andrew and Patrice take some time to dive into why they started ChangED. They also go into how each of them learn differently and the impact that difference had on the work they are doing today.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Patrice and Andrew are joined by Abbey again for this week’s podcast! In this episode, the team discusses the importance of finding your long view. The shift to the STEELS Standards is a big one and we have to recognize that the change isn’t going to happen over night and if we make small changes over time, they will add up quickly!  Want to send...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Andrew and Patrice are joined by Abbey Lichtenberg from Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 this week! With about a year and a half left before STEELS have to be fully implemented, we have to remember that “no one can, until they try”! We have to be prepared to embrace the change that will come with the adoption of the standards and changes in instructio...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! When you set aside time to make science instruction take place in the classroom, you can ensure that your students are being set up for success! Join Andrew, Patrice and guest Jason Zimmerman as they discuss the importance of making time for science! Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Jason Zimmerman joins Patrice and Andrew to talk about his research around “Community as Classroom”. The ChangED podcast team dives into the importance and impact a community can have on the STEELS classrooms across the Commonwealth. Jason also shares some great ideas about how teachers can find time to make small instructional shifts to improve t...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Patrice and Andrew, along with Special Guest John Spencer (author of Launch , Empowered and most recently, The AI Roadmap: Human Learning in the Age of Smart Machines discuss S.L.I.M.E. goal setting for the new year and how that can improve your instructional practice.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gm...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! The shift to three dimensional learning is a big one and educators need to prepare for the paradigm shift that will occur along the way.  In this episode, the team talks about how to create bite-sized shifts within instructional practices to realistically implement these changes. Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechanged...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! In this week’s episode, Andrew, Tony and Patrice discuss how phenomena is really the tie that binds the three dimensions together in the classroom. The team revisits concepts from November’s podcasts and share how the knowing, thinking and doing are connected through phenomena.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedp...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Patrice joins Tony and Andrew again as they discuss how the three dimensions of the PA STEELS standards work together to create opportunities for all students to access deeper learning in science.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! When you think about the PA STEELS standards, the three dimensions could be related to knowing, thinking and doing.  Which would you choose?  Andrew, Tony and new co-host Patrice discuss their choice.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Tony and Andrew reveal the connection between our current teaching practices and phenomenon-based learning.  By shifting our current teaching methods, we can improve many of our classroom and student frustrations.  Learn the power of using storytelling to engage phenomenon based learning in your classroom. Want to send us a show idea or just say h...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Andrew and Tony share the similarities of teaching using phenomenon and movies.  Much like the way that movies grip their viewers and draw them in, phenomenon, when  used correctly, captivates learners and engages them in active learning. Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com! 

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Tony and Andrew discuss the power of phenomenon-based learning.  By flipping our thinking about lesson structure and rearranging our strategies, we can elicit student engagement. If you want to make something interesting to students, find a way to make it relevant.  Listen in on their journey to use the science process to learn science in science...

What did you think of the episode? Send us a text! Andrew and Tony discuss the concept of phenomenon and its captivating “powers”.  Learn about why it matters in your classrooms and how it is changing the landscape of student learning.  Want to send us a show idea or just say hi?  Email us at: thechangedpodcast@gmail.com!