The Journalistic Learning Podcast

Hosted by Ed Madison and Journalistic Learning Initiative

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The Journalistic Learning Podcast explores the question: What if we infused journalist strategies into English Language Arts courses to teach students media literacy, critical thinking, and effective communication skills? Join hosts Ed Madison and Bo Brusco as they chat with ELA teachers who are leading or have led journalistic learning projects in their classrooms. Hear their stories of trial and triumph, as well as their tips and advice. Along the way, Bo will keep you up-to-date on relevant education news, and Ed will share quarterly Journalistic Learning Initiative updates. Ed is a professor and researcher at the University of Oregon and serves as Executive Director of the Journalistic Learning Initiative (JLI), a non-profit organization that pioneers and promotes journalistic learning as a way of empowering students to discover their voice, improve academic outcomes, and engage in self-directed learning through project-based storytelling. Bo is the Communications Manager of JLI, a former high school ELA teacher, and an award-winning multimedia journalist. Many of the teachers you'll hear from have taken part in JLI's Effective Communicators Program, a 10-week, standards-aligned instructional plan that guides students through a journalistic learning project. If you'd like to learn more about JLI, journalistic learning, or our Effective Communicators Program, visit journalisticlearning.org !

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April 1, 20246 min

Teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders with Kora Moore

Our last episode with 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade ELA teacher, Kora Moore! We are so grateful to have gotten to chat with Kora and hear her experiences in the classroom. In this episode, she shares how the different grades she teaches have responded to journalistic learning and offers key pieces of advice for teachers considering leading journalistic projects in their classrooms.Kora Moore teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Lighthouse Middle School in Coos Bay Oregon. This is her second year leading a journalistic learning project in her classroom across the three grades she teaches. Last year, three of her students won an award for their published journalism piece.

March 22, 202410 min

The Power of Stories with Kora Moore

In this episode, Kora shares the stories behind mementos she keeps at her desk in her classroom and we talk about the power of stories and how storytelling elevates the classroom experience.Kora Moore teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Lighthouse Middle School in Coos Bay Oregon. This is her second year leading a journalistic learning project in her classroom across the three grades she teaches. Last year, three of her students won an award for their published journalism piece.JournalisticLearning.org

March 10, 20248 min

Group Work is Hard Work with Kora Moore

Group work can be difficult no matter the grade. Kora shares what she’s found useful when it comes to growing successful student groups in her class. This episode is particularly short, but we only have two more episodes with Kora!Kora Moore teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Lighthouse Middle School in Coos Bay Oregon. This is her second year leading a journalistic learning project in her classroom across the three grades she teaches.Relevant Links:Journalisticlearning.org2024 edition of Black Student Magazine

February 20, 20249 min

The Heaviest Lift and Biggest Reward with Kora Moore

Continuing our conversation with Kora! She talks about which phase of a journalistic learning project was the most demanding of her as an educator but was also the most rewarding and led to “one of those inspirational teacher moments.”Kora Moore teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Lighthouse Middle School in Coos Bay Oregon. This is her second year leading a journalistic learning project in her classroom across the three grades she teaches.Links:Journalisticlearning.orgWebinar: Connect Students to Their Community Using Journalistic Learning and In-Class InterviewsWhite House’s Improving Student Achievement Agenda 2024

February 20, 202411 min

Gas Prices to Restaurants with Kora Moore

In this episode, Kora shares how one of her reporter groups of students went from choosing rising gas prices as their investigative issue to the struggles of local restaurants. Helping students find a good local issue they care about can be a tricky part of a journalistic learning project, so tune in for some tips from Kora!Kora Moore teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Lighthouse Middle School in Coos Bay Oregon. This is her second year leading a journalistic learning project in her classroom across the three grades she teaches. Last year, three of her students won an award for their published journalism piece.Relevant Links:JLI’s websiteAssociation for the Study of African American Life and History’s websiteAn Education Week article with more information on Black History Education in the US

February 19, 202410 min

Kora Moore & Wikipedia Warts

Kora Moore teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA at Lighthouse Middle School in Coos Bay, Oregon. This is her second year leading a journalistic learning project across the three grades she teaches. Last year, three of her students won an award for their published journalism piece.In this episode, Kore shares how she heard about journalistic learning and a fun little experience she had teaching her kids about Wikipedia!Note: As this is our first episode, we do take a little time to explain journalistic learning and the Journalistic Learning Initiative's (JLI) Effective Communicators Program.Link to JLI's website: journalisticlearning.orgLink to JLI's Effective Communicators Program: journalisticlearning.org/effective-communicators/

November 20, 202325 min

How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Learning Disability With Dr. Victoria Waller

On today’s episode: Dr. Victoria Waller stops by the podcast to discuss the difficulties children with learning disabilities face and the tools and solutions that can help them become confident in and out of the classroom.Topics:2:00 The story behind Yes! Your Child Can book06:41 Victoria’s opinion on full inclusion learning08:27 Working with intercity children09:03 Teaching students through music12:08 The importance of finding a child’s passion16:49 The importance of tapping into a child’s motivation18:25 The fear of losing good teachers21:18 Statistics about children with learning disabilities24:00 Final ThoughtsTo learn more about Victoria’s work or to view the resources she mentioned in the podcast or to purchase her latest book Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Disabilities visit drvictoriawaller.com.

November 13, 202324 min

How To Identify A Child's Learning Style With Mariaemma Willis

In today's episode, Mariaemma Willis stops by the podcast to share some tips for parents on finding their child's learning style and discusses the importance of doing so. Mariaemma is an author, speaker, consultant, and trainer.Topics:2:04 A breakdown of what a learning style is05:40 Mariaemma explains how she helps teacher personalize their work with students08:30 How parents can identify their child's learning style12:51 Mariaemma talks about her book Discover Your Child’s Learning Style14:46 Growth Mindset16:05 How AI gives kids a personalized approach to instruction23:12 Final thoughts about the importance of helping kids learn their learning styleTo learn more about Mariaemma’s work or to view the book mentioned in the podcast, visit powertraitsforlife.com or visit her other website schoolathomemadeeasier.com if you want to know more about homeschooling or homework help.

October 9, 202329 min

Learn your learning style with Cynthia Tobias

On today’s episode: Cynthia Tobias is an experienced educator, motivational speaker, and best-selling author who specializes in helping people of all ages find their natural learning style. Today, we spoke with Cynthia about the importance of learning your unique learning style so that you can continue to learn and adapt throughout life’s changes.Topics:01:45 What do I need to concentrate?05:30 Difference between Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles06:30 Different learning styles10:30 Teaching students how to learn13:00 Resources for parents16:00 Technology and learning styles20:15 Talking with strangers22:30 Advocating for learning styles in the classroom25:30 Challenges as opportunity for growth27:00 The importance of knowing how to keep learningTo learn more about Cynthia’s work or to view the resources she mentioned in the podcast, like the survey to help you discover your learning style, visit cynthiatobias.com.

October 2, 202331 min

Bias is all around you with Erik Bean

On today’s episode: Erik Bean is an educational technology professional, author, researcher, and administrator who is widely recognized for leadership to improve pedagogy and andragogy in higher and secondary (K-12) educational markets. Today, we talk with Erik about his new book Bias is All Around You and how to help the rising generation decipher good information from bad information.Topics:02:40 What is bias?05:45 How to help students search for good information and sources of partiality12:30 Bias and passion16:30 Outliers and information18:30 The consequences of using bad information25:00 Civics in education27:00 Subjects to subjectivityFor more information about Erik Bean’s work on bias, check out his new book, Bias is All Around You now available for purchase on Amazon.