The College of Education and Human Ecology Inspire Podcast
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The Ohio State University Inspire podcast
The monthly Inspire Podcast asks Ohio State's Education and Human Ecology experts — and everyday heroes — about the issues that people encounter in life: mental and physical health, inequity, lifelong learning, raising and teaching children. To discover why ... and why not? Because hidden in our dilemmas and most complex problems are exquisite solutions.
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Finding joy when you don’t feel it
You know this elusive emotion when you feel it, and especially when you don’t. Learn ways to rethink and cultivate joy, even in the tough times
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Screen time for young kids: What are growing minds missing?
Overuse of media devices might impact white matter in developing brains, research shows. But it’s less about screens and more about the interactions that young children aren’t receiving.
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American history: Having another déjà vu moment
Repeating cycles in the United States could serve as lessons for a better future, if we first recognize them.
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Americans are having fewer babies. Research points to why
Birth rates are declining. Ohio State researchers study possible reasons, economic solutions and discuss the scrutiny of another aspect of reproductive choice
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Can educators warm up to AI? Experts weigh in
Chatbot technology can boost learning motivation and student engagement. But first, educators must put parameters in place.
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Hidden harm: Investigating elder abuse around us
America is aging. How does mistreatment of our oldest members reflect our ageist attitudes? Research indicates how to fight the least-recognized form of abuse.
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For Latines, better education starts with a book
In America’s schools, Latine children make up nearly a third of students. Are we teaching them in ways that ensure their future, and ours? Latine literature shows a path forward.
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The psychology of scamming: How fraudsters hijack your brain
If you think you can’t be duped by internet and phone scammers, you’re the victim they’re looking for. Here’s how fraudsters get inside your head and swindle people who think they can’t be “had.”
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Debunking myths about co-opted reading science
Researchers who conduct reading science push back on the idea that teaching phonics alone will cure America’s literacy problems. Comprehension is the next big hurdle.
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Why curious minds need to know
Driven by curiosity, young children recall details that adults miss. Why exploration is critical for learning and innovation, but in excess could lead to social turmoil