Science In-Between

Science In-Between

Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon

Episodes 301
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (11)
Since Sep 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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100%
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About This Podcast

This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds.

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Recent Episodes

S6 Episode 300: Simulacrum of Passing Gas

Jun 10, 2026 44m

This week we celebrate our 300th episode by looking back at how it all began, how our focus remains on how people learn and then going many places you would not expect (as usual). Things that bring…

S6 Episode 299: A More Perfect Union

Jun 03, 2026 43m

In this episode, we revisit the unionization efforts at Penn State University. Things that bring us joy this week: Welcome to Wrexham Project Hail Mary Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by…

S6 Episode 298: Dewey Have to Joke?

May 27, 2026 46m

This week we talk about the surprisingly prescient article from John Dewey in Science Education from 1916. Why did we not listen to him? Things that bring us joy this week: Season 1 of Doctor Who on…

S6 Episode 297: Commencing to Speak

May 20, 2026 44m

In this episode, we discuss what makes a good commencement speech. Things that bring us joy this week: Reformer Pilates Wolf Hour by Jo Nesbo Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

S6 Episode 296: Flexible Fairness

May 13, 2026 46m

This week we talk about the tension between fairness and flexibility when deciding about what kind of work people do and how we count it. Things that bring us joy this week: Noah Kahan Out of Body…

S6 Episode 295: Centering Humans with Technology

May 06, 2026 40m

In this episode, we discuss an article that outlines a framework for examining human-centered technology. Article: Guest, O. (2026). What Does ‘Human-Centred AI’ Mean? Behavioral Sciences, 16(4),…

S6 Episode 294: Badgeless in Seattle

Apr 29, 2026 41m

This week we talk about deficit framing that researchers and teachers often take when doing their work. Framing students in terms of what they don't know instead of what they do know. Things that…

S6 Episode 293: Professional Noticing

Apr 22, 2026 50m

In this episode, we meet with Dr. Brett Criswell from West Chester University to discuss "professional noticing." Brett references his recent article in the New Educator. Some other books Brett…

S6 Episode 292: Not Flying In

Apr 15, 2026 47m

The week we talk about scaling/impact, in other words how we think about innovation moving across educational systems. Things that bring us joy this week: Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System in…

S6 Episode 291: Pedgagogical Offloading

Apr 08, 2026 43m

In this episode, we discuss the pedagogical implications of AI use. Things that bring us joy this week: Red Rising A Swim in a Pond in the Rain Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

S6 Episode 290: Partner Play

Apr 01, 2026 41m

This week we talk about doing partnership work with schools. Things that bring us joy this week: Euchre SITE Conference Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

S6 Episode 289: Thoreau Corollary

Mar 25, 2026 48m

In this episode, we discuss technology, pedagogy, and what our future classrooms could look like. Things that bring us joy this week: How to Get to Heaven from Belfast Racing Mount…

S6 Episode 288: Can You Accommodate Us?

Mar 18, 2026 44m

This week we talk about accommodations for students who need them and their increasing number in higher education. Things that bring us joy this week: Ammonite by Nicola Griffith King Sorrow by Joe…

S6 Episode 287: AI Very Special Episode

Mar 11, 2026 52m

In this episode, we discuss how qualitative researchers are using AI with Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Dr. Paula Cristina Azevdo, and Dr. Shernette Dunn. Things that bring us joy this week: The City and…

S6 Episode 286: How Competent Are We?

Mar 04, 2026 50m

This week we discuss teacher education competencies and how they are used to structure requirements and thus courses at universities. Things that bring us joy this week: Traitors UK on…

S6 Episode 285: Take Me to Your Leader

Feb 25, 2026 41m

In this episode, we discuss the role of the Science Content Advisor at the PA Department of Education. Things that bring us joy this week: Fallout series on Amazon If I Had Legs I'd Kick…

S6 Episode 284: Brains are Messy

Feb 18, 2026 41m

This week we talk about the difference between knowing and understanding and maybe how comparing to AI neural networks can help clarify the difference. Things that bring us joy this week: Vineland…

S6 Episode 283: Games People Play

Feb 11, 2026 46m

In this episode, we discuss card games, especially ones for learning. Some of the games mentioned in the episode include: Analog Inspiration The Rithm Project AI Leadership Cards Things that bring…

S6 Episode 282: Snow Day

Feb 04, 2026 37m

This week we talk about snow days (since we had one) and also how they are a case study in policy vs. guidance vs. practice across lots of areas. Things that bring us joy this week: McSweeny's…

S6 Episode 281: Can We Make Science Education More Accessible?

Jan 28, 2026 37m

In this episode, we try to answer a listener's email about online accessibility and science education. Things that bring us joy this week: The Rip movie Is This Thing On? movie Intro/Outro Music:…

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