The TRC Podcast Network is funded and supported by the El Paso Corporation, Toyota USA Foundation, Shell, and the AT&T Foundation. Bookmark this page for a master index of  podcasts authored by TRC members. Clicking on any of the Subscribe buttons below will subscribe you to the associated podcast series. Each time you launch iTunes, the latest podcast episode for each series will automatically be added to your personal podcast library. TRC Podcasts support STEM professional development in Texas. Note that podcast series are listed with the most recent episodes first.

Technology Tips for Classroom Teachers

by John D. Solis, Ph.D, Coordinator for Technology Initiatives for the Texas Regional Collaboratives

This vodcast (video podcast) series presents emerging instructional technologies that support curriculum, teaching, and learning for 21st century learning environments.  Although these episodes utilize STEM content as instructional examples, presented skills can be applicable to any content area.  Each video episode not only demonstrates how to use the respective instructional technology but also includes pedagogical strategies and considerations for classroom use.  Technology topics will include, but not limited to, Web 2.0 tools for collaboration and 21st century skills, interactive whiteboards, Google applications, video editing, and audio/video podcasting.  Be sure to update your podcast in iTunes periodically as episodes will be published frequently.  You can also subscribe to the vodcast with an updated Web browser or your favorite RSS/news reader.

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Science in the Real World

by Stef Paramoure, Middle School Teacher, New Braunfels ISD

This series is designed to highlight "real world" science. Science journals, careers, teaching methods, and science content will be included.  This content is being produced by Stef Paramoure a TRC member and middle school science teacher from New Braunfels ISD. Ms. Paramoure has mastered Apple's GarageBand for audio podcasts and iMovie for video podcasts.  She frequently provides training on effective use of podcast content in the classroom.  The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) recently honored Stef Paramoure as one of  six finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Index of  Episodes:

Profound Understanding Of Children's Mathematics

by Debra Junk, Ph.D. Coordinantor for Mathematics for the Texas Regional Collaboratives

This series of podcasts is devoted to the topic of understanding young children's thinking in mathematics. Three major components frame each of these podcasts: 1) how children think about and solve math problems, 2) the kinds of tasks that elicit children's thinking and, 3) how teachers can build a deep understanding of the mathematics they teach. Some of the podcasts in this series feature examples of children's work and a short assignment for listeners to do after they have listened to the podcast. Other podcasts feature interviews with experts in children's thinking about mathematics.

Index of Episodes:

• Geometry with Jane
• Children's Thinking in Measurement
• Children's Mathematics Session 3
• Children's Mathematics Session 2
• Children's Mathematics Session 1

Stereotype Threat

Featuring Dr. Matt McGlone, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Stef Paramoure, New Braunfels ISD Middle School Teacher

Stef Paramoure, TRC teacher from New Braunfels ISD, hosts a podcast series titled Stereotype Threat. University of Texas researcher, Dr. Matt McGlone, delivers a presentation summarizing his research on the impact of stereotype threat on female students in STEM classes. Along with introducing the series and Dr. McGlone, Stef Paramoure recorded five video interviews. Matt and Stef discuss classroom methods, that can mediate the impact of stereotype threat on students. Stef Paramoure is to be "applauded" for the production of this great professional development podcast series. The Texas Regional Collaboratives would like to thank Matt McGlone for taking the time to share this important message with our TRC community of educators.

Index of Episodes:

• Reframing
• Malleability
• Belonging
• Affirmation
• Stereotype Threat Keynote by Dr. McGone Episodes 1-9

Science, Technology & Mathematics Podcast for Teachers (STMpT)

Shawn Schlueter, Science and Technology Consultant, Region 14 Science Collaborative

This series presents News and Views for Texas Science Educators. Headlines and hot topics in Texas education are presented through funding by the Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching and the Region 14 Education Service Center.

Index of Episodes:

• The Gender Divide in Science
• TPM: Texas Projection Measure
• Tom Hsu and Physics for All

Podcast for Science Teachers from the TAMU-Texarkana Regional Science Collaborative

David Allard, Ph.D.,  Project Director for the TAMU-Texarkana Regional Science Collaborative

Dr. Allard reviews Web 2.0 technolgies to keep Texas STEM educators on top of the latest in online collaborative environments.

 

 

 

Index of Episodes:

• Three Freebies
• Lisa Baxter's Tips for New Science Teachers #6
• Lisa Baxter's Tips for New Science Teachers #5
• Lisa Baxter's Tips for New Science Teachers #4
• Lisa Baxter's Tips for New Science Teachers #3
  Lisa Baxter's Tips for New Science Teachers #2
• Lisa Baxter's Tips for New Science Teachers #1
• Free Software #2
• Free Software #1
• Various web 2.0 Tools
• The Digital Goonies
• Online Image Editors
• Dropbox
• Social Networking for Science Teachers
• Online Office Suites
• Blogs and wikis
• Social Bookmarking

Podcasting Science and Math for Teachers and Students

Sara Flusche,  North Central Texas College

This series is presented by Teachers in the NCTC Collaborative.  Podcasts include “how-tos” and defining science and math terms with hands on applications.

Index of Episodes:

• Parts of a Plant
• Sedges and Rushes
• Building a Worm Bin

 

StarDate

The McDonald Observatory, a  TRC Educational Partner, host this podcast series.

StarDate, the longest-running national radio science feature in the United States, tells listeners what to look for in the night sky, and explains the science, history, and skylore behind these objects. It also keeps listeners up to date on the latest research findings and space missions. And it offers tidbits on astronomy in the arts and popular culture, providing ways for people with many diverse interests to keep up with the universe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1. Launch iTunes, select Podcasts in store (top menu).
2. Browse featured podcasts, then select a category (left) such as Science and Medicine.
3. Browse content by New & Notable, Provider, Featured, or Top Podcast Groupings.
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5. Read description, click Subscribe if interested.
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7. Expand Podcast Series title by clicking small triangle icon next to the title.
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1. Clicking a Subscribe button adds a podcast series to the list of podcasts to be checked each time you launch iTunes.
2. To listen, launch iTunes and click Podcasts in your Library (upper left).
3. Locate the title of the podcast series.
4. If required click the small triangle to see a list of episodes.
5. Select an episode and click the Play button at the top of the screen to listen.
6. From the last icon located at the bottom left of iTunes, click show item artwork to see slides or video associated with a podcasts.
7. If an episode is listed but grayed out, you can add it to your library by clicking the Get button.
8. Delete podcast subscriptions by selecting the Series title and using your delete key.
9. Add a series to your iPod by dragging the series title to the iCon of your iPod as displayed in iTunes (if set up for manual sync).