WCSUPodcasts

Dr. Kevin Gutzman, a History professor at Western Connecticut State University and a prolific author, has turned his attention to Thomas Jefferson and the ideas that the author of the Declaration of Independence spent most of his life developing. Gutzman discusses his recently published book, “Thomas Jefferson – Revolutionary: A Radical’s Struggle to Remake America,” and Jefferson’s continuing inf...

As faculty, we help students navigate difficult topics, some that shift in focus from day to day in a contentious political climate. While as citizens we readily take positions, in the classroom we need to help students unpack the reasons for the positions they hold. In so doing, we must be able to separate an indefensible argument from those which we might be inclined to dismiss because of our po...

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind-the-scenes at a WCSU commencement? Neither has anyone else, and this podcast gives you only the information you need to enjoy Commencement 2017: Where to be, at what time, and what to bring. Plus a small amount of commencement day wisdom by Helen Bechard, who organizes the whole thing.

A panel discussion, led by CELT director Leslie Lindenauer, about how to counter act and explain fake news in the classroom.

Literacy Ladies - Ep 17 - Fractured Fairy Tales by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 16 - Children's Lit For Boys by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 15 - Fairy Tales by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 14 - Poetry by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 13 - Games by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 12 - Vocabulary by WCSUMedia

A quick podcast discussing Podcasting with an appearance by The Literacy Ladies...

Comprehension is key. We all read to create meaning and it can look different in different grades. Listen to a conversation around comprehension.

Holiday Centers! Centers are a great way to help children learn in the primary grade. They only take a small amount of time to make and students can enjoy them throughout the year. Listen in for some new center ideas.

Literacy Ladies - Ep 9 by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 8 by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 7 by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies - Ep 6 by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies: Episode 5 by WCSUMedia

School Crisis: Ep 4 by WCSUMedia

Literacy Ladies: Ep 4 by WCSUMedia

Got Authors? Literacy Ladies discuss their favorite authors and share their passion for reading. Listen in for new authors like Melanie Watt and classic authors like Chris Van Allsburg. You can't miss it!

Want to sound like a book? Just read fluently! The Literacy Ladies, Darla Shaw and Michelle Wittko, share the importance of fluency in elementary school.

Prof. Darla Shaw and student, Christina Schlupp, discuss kindergarten, and literacy strategies in Kindergarten.

Scott Volpe and Helen Bechard discuss Western Connecticut State University's Commencement Exercises: When/Where/Why 2:00 Grad Salute/reader cards/line up 15:05 Tickets 24:06 The Big Day 28:20 Speakers 35:00 The Main Event 36:20 Diplomas 39:35 Livestream 41:45 Honors/Stole of Gratitude 42:55 Ceremony Length/Getting Out 45:25 Wrap up 46:25

Dr. Gabriel Lomas talks to Dr. Will Marling