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EP 01

Implementing SOFLA: An Interactive Online

We kick off the first episode of this season with Dr. Helaine W. Marshall!
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EP 02

Creating Digital-Age Learning Ecosystems

In this episode, find out what digital age learning ecosystems are, and how to use technology
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EP 03

Curing Antisocial Language Teaching

In this conversation, Dr. JPB Gerald discusses how he began the study of decentering
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EP 04

Creating a Multilingual, Multiage Summer

In this episode, join Monica Baker on an educational summer experience that is anything
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EP 05

Dispelling the Myth of Mimicry as a Measure

What kind of world does your teaching create? In this episode, Tasha Austin gives all educators
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EP 06

All About LACI- A Language-Based

In this episode, Dr. Luciana C. de Oliveira takes us on a deep dive into the teacher education
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EP 07

From Invisible to Visible: Changing the World

Are you “Illuminating the voices of the voiceless” through your teaching?
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EP 08

Upgrading: A New Way to Look at Assessment

Does receiving a grade help students focus on becoming better writers or getting
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EP 09

Eye on Immigration: Advocating

Do you have enough information on immigration policies, struggles, and realities to support
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EP 10

Assets Based Pedagogy: Tapping into

Today we welcome Joy Scantlebury as she discusses how immersive classroom experiences
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EP 11

Teaching as a Lifestyle: Biology, TESOL Philosophy

In today’s episode, Agbor Effiam, a lifelong science educator with extensive experience
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EP 12

Bridging Language and Science Content

Dr. Okhee Lee, a professor at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education
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EP 13

Eye on Immigration: Advocating

Do you have enough information on immigration policies, struggles, and realities to support
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EP 14

Lifting Your Voice to Create the Refuge

Today, RBERNing Questions welcomes Zaynab Abdi, an immigrant and refugee youth
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EP 15

Creating Digital Age Learning Environments

Audio Learning/Podcast Links 100% E52 What exactly is a project based technologically
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EP 16

Rethinking Meaningful Writing: The Responsible

Chris says that as an educator, he wants to critique the way language holds so much power.
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EP 17

Technology: A Bridge Between the Real World

Dr. Yu Jung Han’s first interest in English came through music and wanting to understand lyrics.
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EP 18

Building Virtual Reality (VR) Worlds to Enhance

This forward-thinking, tech-focused episode delves into the innovative work of guest
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EP 19

The Power of Podcast PD with Tan Huynh

Are you interested in starting your own podcast to share your knowledge as an educator?
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EP 20

Dispelling the Myth of Mimicry as a Measure

What kind of world does your teaching create? In this episode, Tasha Austin gives all educators
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Episode 20

Dispelling the Myth of Mimicry as a Measure of Success with Tasha Austin

What kind of world does your teaching create? In this episode, Tasha Austin gives all educators food for thought to ponder this question. She challenges us to think about how separated communities inside the school building could be more diversified and inclusive environments that lend equal support to all learners. Tasha unpacks the idea of the “mimicry” of a standardized version of English, and takes apart the premise that there is one form of any language that is better than another. How can educators "design spaces of learning" that can elevate knowledge about the importance of using language across various situations instead of seeing mimicry as the only overarching end goal? This is just one of the burning questions we dive into in this episode!

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Episode 19

The Power of Podcast PD with Tan Huynh

Are you interested in starting your own podcast to share your knowledge as an educator? Are you an avid listener of podcasts? How do you prefer to consume Professional Development? In this open, candid discussion, Tan breaks down the steps to creating your own podcast in the education sphere, discusses his motivation behind starting a podcast and how it has been beneficial for him, and encourages educators to understand what they have to offer in terms of sharing the knowledge they’ve accumulated. He discusses how viewing podcast listening as having “fireside chats” with experts can lead to expansive growth for educators. He also talks about the value of differentiated, sustained, collaborative PD . Tan provides a wealth of resources for educators, so if you’re interested in finding out more about him and his contributions to the field, this episode will indeed answer some of your burning questions.

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Episode 18

Building Virtual Reality (VR) Worlds to Enhance the Multilingual Learning Experience with Amany Alkhayat

This forward-thinking, tech-focused episode delves into the innovative work of guest, Amany Alkayat, an educator and researcher specializing in virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) for language education. Amany shares her journey from teaching English as a Foreign Language in Cairo to pursuing advanced studies in instructional technology at Columbia University's Teachers College. She emphasizes the transformative impact of VR on student engagement and learning through embodied cognition and interactive storytelling. The discussion highlights her various roles, including her contributions to TESOL, virtual teleconferences, and educational VR platforms like Frame VR and Engage VR. Amany also discusses the practical applications and benefits of VR in project-based learning, ethical concerns regarding AI, and her efforts to enhance educational accessibility and quality using technology. The conversation concludes with insights on necessary equipment, lesson planning, and the future of AI in education. If you have burning questions about using VR in your multilingual classroom, tune in now!

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Episode 17

Technology: A Bridge Between the Real World and the Classroom with Yu Jung Han

Dr. Yu Jung Han’s first interest in English came through music and wanting to understand lyrics. Having artists like Michael Jackson and New Kids on the Block as her first English teachers, then experiencing a heavily “textbook-based” style of learning before university, she was discouraged when the English she’d found in music didn’t match up to what her teachers said “was not what you learned from the textbook.” In this episode, find out how this experience led to her current goal in teaching, which is to create “a learning ecology that connects students in and out of classroom practice and life.” Dr. Han uses relatable analogies to explain the impact of tech and specifically Generative AI in education, and how we can manage it as educators. She also explains how she has encouraged students to use ChatGPT to augment their learning. If you’re looking for a way to refresh your perspective on technology in education, you can’t miss this episode!

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Episode 16

Rethinking Meaningful Writing: The Responsible Role of the AI Citizen in the Future of Education with Chris Mah

Chris says that as an educator, he wants to critique the way language holds so much power. Are we now allowing AI to take over the power dynamic we hold over language as human beings, or is it up to us to shift the way we wield that power? In what ways can we help students develop their unique voice in the era of AI? The discussion in this episode dives into these questions and more as Chris discusses the AI tools he’s currently developing to help students hone language to their advantage. He also questions the validity of standardized writing assessments and the way colleges evaluate their applicants. How can we move away from the formulaic ways of assessing writing and more towards using “writing as a way of thinking?” How can low-stakes writing come into play? If you’re looking for answers to some of your burning questions about how educators can best adjust in this AI powered world, tune in now!

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Episode 15

Creating Digital Age Learning Environments for ELLs with Heather Rubin

Audio Learning/Podcast Links 100% E52 What exactly is a project based technologically infused learning journey and how can we bring parents into the digital fold to be part of their children’s learning journeys? In this episode, find out what digital age learning ecosystems are and how to use technology to build them! Heather Rubin discusses how these ecosystems provide students with a voice and a choice, highlights a seamless, effective way to integrate learning methods for the 21st Century, touches on the 5 Cs for 21st century learning, and dives into why viewing and visually representing are literary skills. One thing to think about as you listen to this episode is, “Are you preparing your students to be digital citizens of the world?” Get ready to have your burning questions about this, and more, answered on today’s episode! Turn on screen reader support To enable screen reader support, press Ctrl+Alt+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press Ctrl+slash

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Episode 14

Lifting Your Voice to Create the Refuge You Seek with Zaynab Abdi

Today, RBERNing Questions welcomes Zaynab Abdi, an immigrant and refugee youth ambassador, humanitarian aid consultant, and social justice advocate. Zaynab shares her inspiring journey from Yemen to the US and discusses her work with Green Card Voices and Human Concern USA. She highlights the importance of storytelling in advocacy, emphasizing the need for immigrants to control their own narratives. Zaynab also talks about her graphic memoir, 'Voice for Refuge,' which details her experiences and is written in both English and Arabic to reach a broader audience. The conversation explores issues within the US educational system, the challenges and strengths of immigrant students, and the impact of compassionate and empathetic community engagement. Lastly, Zaynab provides advice for young immigrants looking to share their stories and make a change.

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Episode 13

Eye on Immigration: Advocating for your Students’ Humanity with Dr. Tatyana Kleyn & Daniela Alulema

Do you have enough information on immigration policies, struggles, and realities to support your immigrant PreK- 12 students? In this episode, Dr. Kleyn and Ms. Alulema discuss CUNY IIE - City University of New York Initiative on Immigration and Education. Find out how to access CTLE courses to enhance your knowledge on immigration. Discover how the initiative highlights the strengths of mixed status immigrant communities. Delve into the initiative’s guiding pillars: “Learn, Act & Advocate,” and discover how these pillars lead to the centering of people, their stories, and humanity.

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Episode 12

Bridging Language and Science Content to Empower All Students with Dr. Okhee Lee

Dr. Okhee Lee, a professor at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, talks about the challenges and progress in integrating multilingual learners into STEM education. Dr. Lee shares her journey from South Korea to becoming an influential figure in the field, her role in developing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and her work in aligning science and language education. Our talk covers the impact of traditional education models, the importance of asset-based approaches, and the role of multimodal and multilingual learning methods. This episode also delves into Dr. Lee's involvement with the National Science Foundation and various educational initiatives. If you have burning questions about how to engage your MLs in STEM classes, this is a must listen!

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Episode 11

Teaching as a Lifestyle: Biology, TESOL Philosophy with Agbor Effiom

In today’s episode, Agbor Effiam, a lifelong science educator with extensive experience teaching in the US, Thailand, and the Netherlands, shares his transformative journey from struggling to connect with Thai students to becoming a passionate advocate for multilingual education. He discusses his strategies for engaging diverse learners, emphasizing the importance of making students feel their languages are welcomed. By integrating instructional routines focused on literacy, Agbor aims to improve reading comprehension in science education. He also reflects on the concept of teaching as a lifestyle, driven by his family's legacy and his own experiences. Agbor also touches on the challenges educators face and the need to create impactful lessons despite these hurdles. If you are looking for inspiration in ways to feel a connection with your students, this episode is a must-listen!

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Episode 10

Assets Based Pedagogy: Tapping into your Students’ Magic

Today we welcome Joy Scantlebury as she discusses how immersive classroom experiences and “living the language” led to her career as an educator of ELLs who’s been refining her craft for 15 years.

A prevailing theme in Joy’s work is using students’ cultural resources and languages to enhance their learning experiences, and in this episode, she highlights the benefits of bringing these resources into the classroom and shares specific examples of how you can also implement this asset based and student centered methodology with the plethora of resources your ELLs bring into the school environment. She unpacks how to recognize and foster organic, “magical moments” as opportunities for students to learn and play a crucial role in their academic development. To better understand how to use your students’ goals, aspirations and passions to empower and encourage them on their learning journeys, listen in now!

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Episode 9

Eye on Immigration: Advocating for your Students’ Humanity

Do you have enough information on immigration policies, struggles, and realities to support your immigrant PreK- 12 students? In this episode, Dr. Kleyn and Ms. Alulema tell us all about CUNY IIE - City University of New York Initiative on Immigration and Education. Find out how to access CTLE courses to enhance your knowledge on immigration. Discover the multimodal and multilingual resources that the initiative provides to highlight the strengths of mixed status immigrant communities. Learn about the distinction between being an actor, ally or accomplice when it comes to advocacy work. The vision for this initiative in the coming years, which includes a focus on policy change, is also revealed. Both women share how their personal backgrounds led them to advocate for immigrant student populations and push for better support for ELLs to assist them in developing their multilingualism. We delve into the initiative’s guiding pillars: “Learn, Act & Advocate,” and discover how these pillars lead to the centering of people, their stories, and humanity.

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Episode 8

Upgrading: A New Way to Look at Assessment

Does receiving a grade help students focus on becoming better writers or getting better grades? What is the concept of ungrading and how is it implemented? How can you stop students from making “superficial changes” to a writing text instead of digging deeper to improve their writing? What is portfolio assessment, and what are the advantages of it? These questions and more will be addressed as Babi Kruchin, Columbia University ESL Lecturer, discusses her methods for inspiring students to improve their writing skills by truly understanding and internalizing the criteria necessary for better academic writing.

Babi discusses the challenges and benefits of ungrading and peer feedback methodology, and gives specific examples of how it could be implemented at ANY school level. She explains how “reading with guidance” is valuable when breaking down the conventions of an academic writing sample, and how to scaffold this activity to promote confidence in your students’ writing skills. Learn the difference between “assessment of learning” and “assessment for learning,” and how you can use this knowledge so that students can take ownership of their academic writing development and become “a community of readers and writers” who are also able to self-assess in order to develop.

If you want to establish a “toolbox” to help your students grow in their writing abilities, this episode is for you!

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Episode 7

From Invisible to Visible: Changing the World One Student at a Time

Are you “Illuminating the voices of the voiceless” through your teaching? If not and you want to know how, listening to this episode is a must!

Principal Samantha “Power” Pugh kicks off this episode by giving us a wealth of information on the Off School Grounds (OSG) educational leadership group, including over 150 principals, superintendents, school leaders, and chancellors. She highlights her head, hand & heart leadership style and shares how the simple questions “How are you doing?” and “Are you okay?” can be transformative in the lives of students and administrators, particularly in underserved communities.

Principal Power discusses moving from invisibility to visibility due to the care and mentorship of her early educators, and how knowing your purpose can open the door to widespread impact.

Find out about the triple tax on women principals of color and the tools to combat it, as well as ideas on how to turn trauma into triumph.

Whether you’re a principal, an administrator, or an educator thinking about becoming a leader, Principal Power Pugh has some answers for your burning questions.

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Episode 6

All About LACI- A Language-Based Approach to Content Instruction

In this episode, Dr. Luciana C. de Oliveira takes us on a deep dive into the teacher education model called LACI- a Language-based Approach to Content Instruction, featured in her latest book: Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Academic Language Development: A Language-Based Approach to Content Instruction. She unpacks the ways teachers can “take advantage of students’ linguistic repertoires,” and discusses how teachers can implement literacy in multi-modal ways to encourage “message abundance.” Learn about the 6 C’s of support for scaffolding material in a multilingual classroom and how elementary teachers have implemented LACI using these C’s.

Dr. de Oliveira believes that “language and content are learned simultaneously,” and speaks more about this notion in this episode as she describes “the language of schooling” and its importance in debunking the idea of simplifying texts.

How are you making your classroom “high challenge/high support” for your MLLs? Consider this question as you listen in today!

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Episode 5

Dispelling the Myth of Mimicry as a Measure of Success
What kind of world does your teaching create? In this episode, Tasha Austin gives all educators food for thought to ponder this question. She challenges us to think about how separated communities inside the school building could be more diversified and inclusive environments that lend equal support to all learners. Tasha unpacks the idea of the “mimicry” of a standardized version of English, and takes apart the premise that there is one form of any language that is better than another. In doing so, she discusses how she fine tuned her critical lens of what language is and how it functions. She urges educators to “stop policing your own English and model authentic language practices” in order to demonstrate the value of language varieties.

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Episode 4

Creating a Multilingual, Multiage Summer Program that Shines

In this episode, join Monica Baker on an educational summer experience that is anything but your traditional summer school. How can you bring together multilingual learners ranging in age from 3 to 16 in an atmosphere that cultivates support, engagement, leadership and a thriving classroom community dynamic? Ms. Baker has the answer! Listen in as she breaks down the specifics of her multilingual, multiage summer program and talks about the celebration of multilingualism. Monica wants to make sure that all languages are valued, and through this program and her general approach to teaching, encourages students to be proud of being multilingual.

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Episode 3

Curing Antisocial Language Teaching
In this conversation, Dr. JPB Gerald discusses how he began the study of decentering whiteness in language teaching, explores the structures at play that can demotivate students, and dives into the thought-provoking content in his book, “Antisocial Language Teaching: English and the Pervasive Pathology of Whiteness”. He offers possible ways to tackle the issues prevalent in our field, and shares how solidarity among educators plays an important role. If you have a burning question about how you can shift your mindset to better understand and support your ELL’s, listen in now!

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Episode 2

Creating Digital-Age Learning Ecosystems
In this episode, find out what digital age learning ecosystems are, and how to use technology to build them! Heather Rubin discusses how these ecosystems provide students with a voice and a choice, highlights a seamless, effective way to integrate learning methods for the 21st Century, touches on the 5 Cs for 21st century learning, and dives into why viewing and visually representing are literary skills. She also discusses What exactly is a project based technologically infused learning journey and how can we bring parents into the digital fold to be part of their children’s learning journeys? Tune in to find out!
One thing to think about as you listen to this episode is, “Are you preparing your students to be digital citizens of the world?”

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Episode 1
Implementing SOFLA: An Interactive Online Learning Experience

We kick off the first episode of this season with Dr. Helaine W. Marshall! She discusses the origins of SOFLA, the Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach. Find out what it means to make online teaching “warm” and how SOFLA contributes to this. Learn how to get students excited about doing work outside of class through the “movie trailer” step in SOFLA, and finally, discover how to implement this innovative, international approach to online learning that creates social presence between student peers. In addition, Dr. Marshall shares information about her role in ongoing cases with the Department of Justice to fight for equity & assist districts with serving ELLs, and discusses the Mutually Adaptive Learning Paradigm® (MALP®) and how this model, which she developed, helps SLIFE and the larger context of linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Get ready to have your burning questions about this, and more, answered on today’s episode!

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