I recently listened to the podcast called, "Moving from Teaching STEM to Doing STEM," from Every Classroom Matters. The podcast discusses the difference between teaching STEM and doing STEM, explaining that it is more beneficial to learn with the students while accomplishing STEM activities. The speaker explains that while "doing" the STEM projects with students, you may not always have the right answer for students or know how to accomplish the task. Rather, the point is to learn with the students and facilitate their exploration. Some teachers are not comfortable with this style of teacher, however, if open to doing STEM rather than teaching STEM, the teaching style may prove to be more gratifying than traditional teaching methods, as the speaker explains.
Listening to the information rather than reading was enjoyable. I was able to multi-task and added to my PLN while listening. It was very freeing being able to move away from the computer while learning. The podcast was well made and all the speakers were easy to hear. I can definitely see myself using podcasts more in the future for professional learning purposes and for personal entertainment! I see myself utilizing my drive to and from work to listen to podcasts and stay informed about the most recent trends in education. I was happy to learn that podcasts are simple to use, and I am eager to explore the web for more interesting channels.