Falling for Learning Podcast

Send us a textTarquinn Curry discusses the importance of prompting skills, detecting bias, and critical thinking in the age of AI. He emphasizes the need for human skills like communication and collaboration, which AI cannot replicate. Curry highlights tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Studio for educational purposes, such as creating study guides, podcasts, and visual aids. He notes that AI can...

Send us a textTD Flenaugh and Tarquinn Curry discuss the impact of AI on education and career preparation. Curry, an educator and parent, emphasizes the importance of teaching students to use AI responsibly and effectively. He shares his journey from teaching biology to robotics and film production, highlighting the practical benefits of hands-on learning. Curry introduces AI tools like ChatGPT...

Send us a textDr. Robin Harwick, founder of The Pearl Online Democratic High School, discusses her journey from a curious child to an educator, emphasizing the importance of challenging gifted students to prevent dropout rates. She highlights that 25% of gifted students drop out due to lack of challenge. The school, which started in 2020, serves over 60% BIPOC and 65% neurodivergent students,...

Send us a textIn this episode of the Falling for Learning podcast, Dr. Sheldon Greaves shares his journey of lifelong learning and the concept of guerrilla scholarship. He discusses the influence of his parents, the importance of public resources like libraries, and how curiosity can foster a love for learning. Dr. Greaves emphasizes the need for critical thinking in today's information age and...

Send us a textJoin us on the Falling for Learning podcast as TD Flenaugh and Russell Van Brocklen, the dyslexic professor, delve into effective strategies for supporting students with dyslexia. Russell shares his innovative approach, emphasizing the importance of leveraging students' special interests and teaching from the specific to the general. Learn how word analysis followed by articulation...

Send us a textTD Flenaugh and Michelle Steiner discuss overcoming learning disabilities. Michelle shares her struggles with math and social acceptance, having been diagnosed with a learning disability in kindergarten. Despite setbacks, she found support in a writing group and advocated for herself, achieving a bachelor's degree. Michelle emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis,...

Send us a textJoin Myneedsnetwork.orgCheck out the research that fueled this project in the Journal of Participatory Research Methods:Fafard, M., Lukens-Bull, K., Pinard, M., & Bautista, M. (2025). My Needs Network: How a Community-Based Participatory Research Process Morphed Into a Sustainable Community-Driven Networking Platform. Journal of Participatory Research Methods, 6(2), 1–27TD...

Send us a textWork with Core Methods! Go to https://www.thebehaviorbootcamp.com for more information about Behavior Boot Camp or Dr. Bilodeau's book Ease the Pain in the Classroom T.D. Flenaugh and Dr. Bethany Bilodeau discuss strategies for addressing trauma and violent behavior in children. Dr. Bilodeau, an expert in behavioral support, emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing...

Send us a textTD Flenaugh and Lauren Moseley discuss strategies for making math enjoyable and ensuring children are on track for success. They emphasize the importance of fostering a positive math mindset, suggesting various activities like counting collections and using real-life examples to teach math concepts. They highlight the shift from rote learning to understanding math processes and the...

Send us a textTD Flenaugh and Lauren Moseley discuss the importance of service learning and restorative justice in education. They highlight a Netflix documentary about inmates in a Missouri prison who learn to quilt and make weighted vests for children with autism, emphasizing the transformative power of giving back. They relate this to service learning projects in schools, where students engage...