The Ohio State University Inspire
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.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Screen time for young kids: What are growing minds missing?
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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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Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
American history: Having another déjà vu moment
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Repeating cycles in the United States could serve as lessons for a better future, if we first recognize them.
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Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Americans are having fewer babies. Research points to why
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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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Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Can educators warm up to AI? Experts weigh in
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Chatbot technology can boost learning motivation and student engagement. But first, educators must put parameters in place.
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Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Hidden harm: Investigating elder abuse around us
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
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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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Better Latine education starts with the right books
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
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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See our experts' top picks for Latine children's and young adult books.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
The psychology of scamming: How fraudsters hijack your brain
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Debunking myths about co-opted reading science
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Three “science of reading” researchers 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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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
The power of curiosity in learning
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Driven by curiosity, young children recall details that adults miss. Discover why exploration is critical for learning and innovation, but in excess could lead to social turmoil
Credits: YouTube, Stanford; YouTube, DC Public Library; WXIA-TV; Woody Guthrie; video by Lindsay Rice
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Turning back the tide on Black youth suicide
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Once rare, Black youth suicide spiked in recent years. Indigenous youth have struggled with the trend for decades. Can instilling community and culture reverse a heartbreaking phenomenon for us all?
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Read Theory into Practice: Homeplace and Black Joy in K-12 Education. Also, see tips on suicide prevention.