Sat, 12 September 2026 13:21:26 -0400 Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr https://middleschoolmatters.com Middle School News for Middle School Educators Middle School Matters is designed for Middle School Educators. We focus on the Middle School educators. Providing news, conversation on relevant topics, and links to other great sites, we want to reach out to other middle school educators. Join in the discussion at MiddleSchoolMatters.com en 2026 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/ episodic Middle School Educators MiddleSchoolEducators@gmail.com https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSMLogo2.jpg https://middleschoolmatters.com 144 144 middle school, professional development, junior high, k-12, advisory, Courses, How To false https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/09/12/msm-711-nutritional-determinism/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, starting school, teacher movement, collaboration strategies, and more. Dave bugs out in the backyard. MSM 711: Nutritional Determinism Shawn and Troy talk about AI, starting school, teacher movement, collaboration strategies, and more. Dave bugs out in the backyard. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-711_Nutrition.mp3 Sat, 12 September 2026 13:21:26 -0400 19 06 Podcasting no 1:10:27 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/08/29/msm-710-there-once-was-a-book-from-nantucket/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about talk about AI, time traveler, resources and more. Dave stresses High Quality like he always brings. MSM 710: There Once Was a Book From Nantucket Shawn and Troy talk about talk about AI, time traveler, resources and more. Dave stresses High Quality like he always brings. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-710_Nantucket.mp3 Sat, 29 August 2026 13:02:26 -0400 19 05 Podcasting no 1:03:55 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/08/22/msm-709-if-its-wet-and-not-yours/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about going back to school, AI in education, and more. Dave takes the kids out, er, outside. MSM 709: If It’s Wet and Not Yours … Shawn and Troy talk about going back to school, AI in education, and more. Dave takes the kids out, er, outside. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-709_Wet.mp3 Sat, 22 August 2026 13:02:26 -0400 19 04 Podcasting no 1:12:11 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/08/01/msm-708-gradual-release-in-middle-school/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, learning, executive functioning, and more. Dave builds literacy. (*Note there is a short time of scratchy audio, not the whole show) MSM 708: Gradual Release in Middle School Shawn and Troy talk about AI, learning, executive functioning, and more. Dave builds literacy. (*Note there is a short time of scratchy audio, not the whole show) https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-708_Gradual_Release.mp3 Sat, 01 August 2026 13:44:26 -0400 19 03 Podcasting no 1:21:03 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/07/18/msm-707-dont-steal-the-struggle/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy continue discussing ISTE, AI and more, Dave takes on High Stakes Testing. MSM 707: Don’t Steal the Struggle Shawn and Troy continue discussing ISTE, AI and more, Dave takes on High Stakes Testing. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-707_Struggle.mp3 Sat, 18 July 2026 14:48:26 -0400 19 02 Podcasting no 1:10:51 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/07/11/msm-706-its-the-tea-in-iste/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE, AI, changes and more. Dave covers Earth and Space.  MSM 706: It’s the Tea in ISTE! Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE, AI, changes and more. Dave covers Earth and Space. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-706_TEA.mp3 Sat, 11 July 2026 13:00:26 -0400 19 01 Podcasting no 1:19:16 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/06/20/msm-705-teaching-ai-literacy/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI (again), pedagogy, Moodle, owning your own stuff, and more. Dave journeys to curiosity.  This Show is Sponsored by....Me Shawn and Troy talk about AI (again), pedagogy, Moodle, owning your own stuff, and more. Dave journeys to curiosity.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-705_Teaching_AI.mp3 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:58:26 -0400 18 38 Podcasting false 57:54 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/06/13/msm-704-click-play-pd/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI policies, summer plans, and more. Dave explains why the experts don’t always agree. MSM 704: Click and Play PD Shawn and Troy talk about AI policies, summer plans, and more. Dave explains why the experts don’t always agree. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-704_ClickPD.mp3 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:29:26 -0400 18 37 Podcasting false 1:04:06 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/06/06/msm-703-improv-sense-of-play-fun/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, screen limits, end of year and more. Dave invites us outside to learn.   MSM 703: Improv, Sense of Play, Fun Shawn and Troy talk about AI, screen limits, end of year and more. Dave invites us outside to learn.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-703-Improv.mp3 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:18:26 -0400 18 36 Podcasting false 59:50 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/05/30/msm-702-shawn-dublin-down-on-the-math-jokes/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy have AI tips, uses, and more. Dave cheats his way to the AI information as well.   MSM 702: Shawn Dublin Down on the Math Jokes Shawn and Troy have AI tips, uses, and more. Dave cheats his way to the AI information as well.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-702_Dublin_Down.mp3 Sat, 30 May 2026 13:24:26 -0400 18 35 Podcasting false 1:08:51 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/05/24/msm-701-editing-after-winning/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy are back! We chat about Washington D.C., MLTI, China, and more. Dave gets your attention.    MSM 701: Editing After Winning Shawn and Troy are back! We chat about Washington D.C., MLTI, China, and more. Dave gets your attention.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-701_Edit.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2026 11:15:26 -0400 18 34 Podcasting false 1:05:08 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/05/02/msm-700-wonkhe-the-intellectual-journal/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy are back to talk about seventh graders, writing, AI and more. Dave talks about Mercury Hazards.   MSM 700: Wonkhe: The Intellectual Journal Shawn and Troy are back to talk about seventh graders, writing, AI and more. Dave talks about Mercury Hazards.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-700_Wonkhe.mp3 Sat, 02 May 2026 13:27:26 -0400 18 33 Podcasting false 1:07:01 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/04/11/msm-699-not-just-visiting/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, AJ Juliani, Conferences, note-taking, getting “Clipped”, and more. Dave is out of this world this week.   MSM 699: Not Just Visiting Shawn and Troy talk about AI, AJ Juliani, Conferences, note-taking, getting “Clipped”, and more. Dave is out of this world this week.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-699_Visiting.mp3 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:27:26 -0400 18 32 Podcasting false 1:00:20 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/04/04/msm-698-my-shirt-says-bob/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, yes again, vacation, and more. Dave celebrates Citizen Science Month.   MSM 698: My Shirt Says, “Bob.” Shawn and Troy talk about AI, yes again, vacation, and more. Dave celebrates Citizen Science Month.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-698_Bob.mp3 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:27:26 -0400 18 31 Podcasting false 1:09:46 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/03/28/msm-697-ai-the-wonderful-golden-retriever/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy continue the discussion about AI. This time we focus on curriculum. Plus, how technology understanding is lacking. Dave shares some EduGems.    MSM 697: AI - The Wonderful Golden Retriever Shawn and Troy continue the discussion about AI. This time we focus on curriculum. Plus, how technology understanding is lacking. Dave shares some EduGems.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-697_AI_Golden.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:02:26 -0400 18 30 Podcasting false 1:02:42 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/03/21/msm-696-that-was-an-inordinate-amount-of-time/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss teachers, certifications, AI, and more. Dave shares advice for new Science teachers.    MSM 696: That Was An Inordinate Amount of Time Shawn and Troy discuss teachers, certifications, AI, and more. Dave shares advice for new Science teachers.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-696_Time.mp3 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:15:26 -0400 18 29 Podcasting false 1:09:16 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/03/14/msm-695-the-more-they-hide-the-more-they-are-exposed/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about Gemini training, AI, teacher cognitive load, and more. Dave takes on AI and what happens if it’s wrong.   MSM 695: The More They Hide, The More They Are Exposed Shawn and Troy talk about Gemini training, AI, teacher cognitive load, and more. Dave takes on AI and what happens if it’s wrong. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-695_Exposed.mp3 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:04:26 -0400 18 28 Podcasting false 1:07:44 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/02/28/msm-694-eyebrows-on-fleek/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about vocabulary, H5P, AI in schools, and more. Dave does data science.   MSM 694: Eyebrows on Fleek! Shawn and Troy talk about vocabulary, H5P, AI in schools, and more. Dave does data science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-694_Eyebrows.mp3 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:06:26 -0400 18 27 Podcasting false 1:07:57 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/02/21/msm-693-b5-to-the-conference/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about using LLM’s, note taking, jokes, inquiry learning, Spelly, and more. Dave cites Franklin and combines water with Citizen Science.   MSM 693: B5 to the Conference! Shawn and Troy talk about using LLM’s, note taking, jokes, inquiry learning, Spelly, and more. Dave cites Franklin and combines water with Citizen Science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-693_B5.mp3 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:10:26 -0400 18 26 Podcasting false 1:03:33 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/02/14/msm-692-whats-in-the-teachers-lounge/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, social media, student jobs, and more. Dave has part 3 of Data Science Education.    MSM 692: What’s In The Teacher’s Lounge? Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, social media, student jobs, and more. Dave has part 3 of Data Science Education.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-692_Teachers.mp3 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:10:26 -0400 18 25 Podcasting false 1:02:01 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/02/07/msm-691-the-parents-know/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr ShShawn and Troy talk about Parent Conferences, and more. Dave examines data science in Part 2.   MSM 691: The Parents Know Shawn and Troy talk about Parent Conferences, and more. Dave examines data science in Part 2. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-691_Parents.mp3 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:48:26 -0400 18 24 Podcasting false 1:02:50 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/01/31/msm-690-bringing-back-the-ancient-art/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education. Dave has the first part of a three part series on Data Science.   MSM 690: Bringing Back the Ancient Art . . . Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education. Dave has the first part of a three part series on Data Science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-690_Ancient.mp3/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:45:26 -0400 18 23 Podcasting false 1:13:58 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/01/17/msm-689-the-mythical-paper-dictionary-and-your-choppelganger/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in the classroom, gamification of writing, and more. Dave focuses on the Museum.   MSM 689: The Mythical Paper Dictionary and Your Choppelganger! Shawn and Troy talk about AI in the classroom, gamification of writing, and more. Dave focuses on the Museum. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-689_Choppelganger.mp3 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:40:26 -0400 18 22 Podcasting false 1:05:44 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/01/10/msm-688-offloading-the-cognitive-load/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, standards and benchmarks, and more. Dave has a better approach to Science Fairs.   MSM 688: Offloading the Cognitive Load Shawn and Troy talk about AI, standards and benchmarks, and more. Dave has a better approach to Science Fairs. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-688_Cognitive_Load.mp3 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:11:26 -0400 18 21 Podcasting false 1:12:37 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2026/01/03/msm-687-ai-i-want-to-know/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk more about AI and break. Dave looks beyond our earthly planet.    MSM 687: AI, I Want To Know Shawn and Troy talk more about AI and break. Dave looks beyond our earthly planet.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-687_AI.mp3 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:44:25 -0400 18 20 Podcasting false 55:22 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/12/27/msm-686-not-educationally-social/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about translation, the break, AI, and more. Dave has part 1 of the Microbiomes.   MSM 686: Not Educationally Social Shawn and Troy talk about translation, the break, AI, and more. Dave has part 1 of the Microbiomes. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-686_Social.mp3 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:56:25 -0400 18 19 Podcasting false 58:55 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/12/20/msm-685-middle-school-is-tittle-ating/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in social studies, conference material, and more. Dave (well, not Dave, but Fred) sings science.   MSM 685: Middle School is Tittle-ating! Shawn and Troy talk about AI in social studies, conference material, and more. Dave (well, not Dave, but Fred) sings science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-685_Titillating.mp3 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 12:57:25 -0400 18 18 Podcasting false 1:12:40 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/12/13/msm-684-thats-carl-whos-the-other-guy/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about conference skills/tips, NCSS, and more. Dave persists.   MSM 684: That’s Carl, Who’s The Other Guy? Shawn and Troy talk about conference skills/tips, NCSS, and more. Dave persists. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-684_The_Other_Guy.mp3 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:27:25 -0400 18 17 Podcasting false 1:03:52 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/11/29/msm-683-going-bananas-on-ai/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy enjoyed vacation and chat about anagrams, AI and more. Dave creatively talks about creativity in Science.   MSM 683: Going Bananas on AI Shawn and Troy enjoyed vacation and chat about anagrams, AI and more. Dave creatively talks about creativity in Science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-683_Banana.mp3 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 13:02:25 -0400 18 16 Podcasting false 47:57 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/11/22/msm-682-to-the-annoyance-of-everybody-else/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, kids developing skills, annoying others, and more. Dave brings the Life to Science.   MSM 682: To The Annoyance of Everybody Else . . . Shawn and Troy talk about AI, kids developing skills, annoying others, and more. Dave brings the Life to Science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-682_Annoyance.mp3 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:07:25 -0400 18 15 Podcasting false 1:05:44 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/11/15/msm-681-cyrano-for-christmas/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, executive functioning, and more. Dave goes for seven science tips to help students develop scientific literacy.   MSM 681: Cyrano for Christmas Shawn and Troy talk about AI, executive functioning, and more. Dave goes for seven science tips to help students develop scientific literacy. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-681_Cyrano.mp3 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:59:25 -0400 18 14 Podcasting false 1:04:17 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/2025/11/08/msm-680-fight-the-good-fight-but-there-will-be-losses/ en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, Youth in Government, and more. Dave gets the gravity of the situation.      MSM 680: Fight the Good Fight, But There Will Be Losses Shawn and Troy talk about AI, Youth in Government, and more. Dave gets the gravity of the situation. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-680_Fight.mp3 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:05:25 -0500 18 13 Podcasting false 57:30 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10412 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss AI options, presentations and more. Dave doesn’t cross the stream, but enlightens us on the ecology.      MSM 679: Finding the Right Cudgel Shawn and Troy discuss AI options, presentations and more. Dave doesn’t cross the stream, but enlightens us on the ecology. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-679_Cudgel.mp3 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:57:25 -0400 18 12 Podcasting false 1:10:14 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10412 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, and more AI. Dave Engineers another great segment.      MSM 678: Socratic Mentorship Shawn and Troy talk about AI, and more AI. Dave Engineers another great segment. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-678_Socratic.mp3 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:38:25 -0400 18 11 Podcasting false 1:17:03 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10368 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, and more AI. Dave Engineers another great segment.      MSM 677: You, Hallway, Now. Shawn and Troy talk about AI, and more AI. Dave Engineers another great segment. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-677_You_Hallway_Now.mp3 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:56:25 -0400 18 10 Podcasting false 59:01 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10368 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about Government, AI, and more. Dave has AI Assessment in Science.      MSM 676: Forty Kids In The Club Shawn and Troy talk about Government, AI, and more. Dave has AI Assessment in Science. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-676_Club.mp3 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:56:25 -0400 18 09 Podcasting false 56:41 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10349 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, education, GEMs and more. Dave discusses “Lady Edison”.      MSM 675: Personality vs. AI Shawn and Troy talk about AI, education, GEMs and more. Dave discusses “Lady Edison”. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-675_AI.mp3 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:20:25 -0400 18 08 Podcasting false 1:14:59 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10315 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, professional development, and more. Dave goes through the ups and downs, riding the rollercoaster of knowledge.      MSM 674: Can’t Catfish With A Calculator Shawn and Troy talk about AI, professional development, and more. Dave goes through the ups and downs, riding the rollercoaster of knowledge. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-674_Catfish.mp3 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:43:25 -0400 18 07 Podcasting false 1:16:52 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10304 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk AI, project-based learning, and more. Dave communicates with parents.     MSM 673: Problems vs. Puzzles Shawn and Troy talk AI, project-based learning, and more. Dave communicates with parents.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-673_Puzzles.mp3 Sat, 16 August 2025 12:47:25 -0400 18 06 Podcasting false 1:10:45 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10299 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss using AI to make up lesson plans, develop parent newsletters, and more. Dave has some disciplinary science tips.    MSM 672: Starting With Something Tangible Shawn and Troy discuss using AI to make up lesson plans, develop parent newsletters, and more. Dave has some disciplinary science tips. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-672_Tangible.mp3 Sat, 09 August 2025 12:47:25 -0400 18 05 Podcasting false 1:01:41 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10288 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE, accents, and more. Dave has some Real-World Problems.    MSM 671: The Best Warnings Ever! Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE, accents, and more. Dave has some Real-World Problems. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-671_Warnings.mp3 Sat, 02 August 2025 12:55:25 -0400 18 04 Podcasting false 1:12:31 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10280 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy continue to talk about ISTE. Dave moves outside the classroom.    MSM 670: The English Teachers are the Exceptions Shawn and Troy continue to talk about ISTE. Dave moves outside the classroom. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-670_English.mp3 Sat, 19 July 2025 19:17:25 -0400 18 03 Podcasting false 1:07:04 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10272 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE 2025. Dave deals with chemicals.    MSM 669: Red Panda Travel Buddy Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE 2025. Dave deals with chemicals. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-669_Panda.mp3 Sat, 12 July 2025 12:22:25 -0400 18 02 Podcasting false 1:08:33 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10266 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE25. Dave teaches science to girls.     MSM 668: ISTE Shiny Things: Product or Pedagogy? Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE25. Dave teaches science to girls.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-668_ISTE_Shiny.mp3 Sat, 05 July 2025 12:34:25 -0400 18 01 Podcasting false 1:14:58 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10250 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about ISTE plans, summer, mistakes, and more. Dave documents the logistics.     MSM 667: Ouiji(PT) SShawn and Troy talk about ISTE plans, summer, mistakes, and more. Dave documents the logistics.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-667_OuijPT.mp3 Sat, 21 June 2025 13:06:25 -0400 17 40 Podcasting false 1:12:59 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10241 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss ISTE, summer, and more. Dave has us naturally looking.    MSM 666: Spending The Shekels to Keep Up Shawn and Troy discuss ISTE, summer, and more. Dave has us naturally looking.    https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-666_Shekels.mp3 Sat, 14 June 2025 12:41:25 -0400 17 39 Podcasting false 1:06:13 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10237 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about summer, jobs, and more. Dave is planning an amazing summer.   MSM 665: Unferhoodled Shawn and Troy talk about summer, jobs, and more. Dave is planning an amazing summer.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-665_Unferhoodled.mp3 Sat, 07 June 2025 12:41:25 -0400 17 38 Podcasting false 56:38 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10226 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, Metacognition, banning water, and more. Dave plays around.   MSM 664: Choose Your Own AI Adventure Shawn and Troy talk about AI, Metacognition, banning water, and more. Dave plays around.    https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-664_AI_Adventure.mp3 Sat, 31 May 2025 12:31:25 -0400 17 37 Podcasting false 1:06:31 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10221 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about DHMO, student conferences, and more. Dave buzzes about the bees.   MSM 663: Making the Lunch Ladies Cry Shawn and Troy talk about DHMO, student conferences, and more. Dave buzzes about the bees.    https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-663_Lunch.mp3 Sat, 24 May 2025 12:31:25 -0400 17 36 Podcasting false 58:31 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10214 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, creative counting, PD, and more. Dave is passionate about passionate teachers.   MSM 662: Humans in the Loop Shawn and Troy talk about AI, creative counting, PD, and more. Dave is passionate about passionate teachers.   https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-662_Loop.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2025 12:34:25 -0400 17 35 Podcasting false 56:00 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10209 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about Blookit, AI, and more. Dave fosters Innovation, Creativity, and Curiosity.  MSM 661: The Law of Unintended Lessons Shawn and Troy talk about Blookit, AI, and more. Dave fosters Innovation, Creativity, and Curiosity.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-661_Law.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2025 12:56:25 -0400 17 34 Podcasting false 1:09:18 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10197 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about charts, graphs, Dihydrogen Monoxide, and more. Dave stops.  MSM 660: The Dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) and Seventh Graders Shawn and Troy talk about charts, graphs, Dihydrogen Monoxide, and more. Dave stops.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-660_DHMO.mp3 Sat, 03 May 2025 12:56:25 -0400 17 33 Podcasting false 1:02:23 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10185 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, middle school students who are not lazy, and more. Dave goes to the birds.  MSM 659: AEIOU and Sometimes Y I Didn’t Pay Shawn and Troy talk about AI, middle school students who are not lazy, and more. Dave goes to the birds.  https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-659_AEIOU.mp3 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:09:25 -0400 17 32 Podcasting false 1:03:31 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10165 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in the classroom and education. Dave gets us prepared for Earth Day. MSM 658: Teacher’s Artistry Shawn and Troy talk about AI in the classroom and education. Dave gets us prepared for Earth Day. https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-658_Artistry.mp3 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 12:54:25 -0400 17 31 Podcasting false 56:20 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10143 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about testing, spaced practice, trusting students, and more. Dave balances negative and positive, discusses polarity, and well, isn’t all wet.         MSM 657: I Trusted the Student . . . I Held Out My Hand Shawn and Troy talk about testing, spaced practice, trusting students, and more. Dave balances negative and positive, discusses polarity, and well, isn’t all wet.               https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-657_Hand.mp3 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:49:25 -0400 17 30 Podcasting false 1:00:08 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10115 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, curriculum, and more. Dave has a water Eco challenge.        MSM 656: Taking The Thinking Out of the Teacher Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, curriculum, and more. Dave has a water Eco challenge.              https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-656_Thinking.mp3 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:53:25 -0400 17 29 Podcasting false 1:02:13 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10089 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about Haiku clues, AR, parent conferences, licensing, and more. Dave isn't all wet, when he discusses the importance of water.        MSM 655: Haiku Clues! Shawn and Troy talk about Haiku clues, AR, parent conferences, licensing, and more. Dave isn't all wet, when he discusses the importance of water.              https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-655_Haiku.mp3 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 13:01:25 -0400 17 28 Podcasting false 1:05:54 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10062 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy catch up on student-produced work, Interleaving, and more. Dave shares an Aurorasaurus.       MSM 654: Shout Out to the Cough Button Shawn and Troy catch up on student-produced work, Interleaving, and more. Dave shares an Aurorasaurus.             https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-654_Cough.mp3 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 12:27:25 -0400 17 27 Podcasting false 37:27 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=10017 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about frustrating and empowering students. Dave moves kids from learning about to figuring out.       MSM 653: A Bunch of Reprobates Shawn and Troy talk about frustrating and empowering students. Dave moves kids from learning about to figuring out.             https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-653_Reprobates.mp3 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:33:25 -0400 17 26 Podcasting false 56:35 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9974 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI, break, and more. Dave remembers why we remember.      MSM 652: Six Things or AI Will Stupify Our Kids Shawn and Troy talk about AI, break, and more. Dave remembers why we remember.            https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-652_AI.mp3 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:33:25 -0400 17 25 Podcasting false 1:01:32 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9954 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about snow days, iPads, and more. Dave has ecological habitat tips.     MSM 651: Dirty, Sneaky, Mean and Evil Shawn and Troy talk about snow days, iPads, and more. Dave has ecological habitat tips.           https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-651_Dirty.mp3 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:35:25 -0400 17 24 Podcasting false 1:01:52 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9934 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy are back! Dave addresses misconceptions.     MSM 650: Boardwalk French Fries Shawn and Troy are back! Dave addresses misconceptions.           https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-650_Fries.mp3 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:35:25 -0400 17 23 Podcasting false 1:06:09 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9823 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss the TikTok ban, Supreme Court, and more. Dave is focused on Expanding Science Knowledge.    MSM 649: The Details Require Thinking; I’ve Already Made Up My Mind Shawn and Troy discuss the TikTok ban, Supreme Court, and more. Dave is focused on Expanding Science Knowledge.          https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-649_Thinking.mp3 Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:05:25 -0400 17 22 Podcasting false 1:01:55 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9784 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about break, competencies, learning, and more. Dave expands upon teaching.   MSM 648: Vacation Work Shawn and Troy talk about break, competencies, learning, and more. Dave expands upon teaching.         https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-648_Vacation.mp3 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 12:43:25 -0400 17 21 Podcasting false 49:31 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9756 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Troy and Shawn talk about Common Courtesy, pedagogy around Social Studies, some jokes, and more. Dave not only is a Gem, but shares a Gemologist perspective.  MSM 647: Self-Regulate to Success! Troy and Shawn talk about Common Courtesy, pedagogy around Social Studies, some jokes, and more. Dave not only is a Gem, but shares a Gemologist perspective.         https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-647-Regulate.mp3 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:32:24 -0400 17 20 Podcasting false 1:08:22 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9731 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss Moodle Update, Greek God Projects, Drones, and more. Dave asks "Why"? MSM 646: Not A Drone Shawn and Troy discuss Moodle Update, Greek God Projects, Drones, and more. Dave asks "Why"?        https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-646_Drone.mp3 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:49:24 -0400 17 19 Podcasting false 54:31 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9698 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy discuss projects with Greek Gods, Moodle Database, and more. Dave flutters royally. MSM 645: ChatGPT and Crestfallen Faces Shawn and Troy discuss projects with Greek Gods, Moodle Database, and more. Dave flutters royally.         https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-645_Crestfallen.mp3 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 12:49:24 -0400 17 18 Podcasting false 59:04 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9669 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, oven mitts on trees, and more. Dave reads science.  MSM 644: AI Options for Teachers Shawn and Troy talk about AI in education, oven mitts on trees, and more. Dave reads science.          https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-644_AI.mp3 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 12:49:24 -0400 17 17 Podcasting false 57:34 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9635 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk about AMLE conference observations, blue ribbon schools, and more. Dave is thankfully giving us Food Scientist information.  MSM 643: Thirty-Seven Google Form Submissions Later . . . Shawn and Troy talk about AMLE conference observations, blue ribbon schools, and more. Dave is thankfully giving us Food Scientist information.          https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-643_Google.mp3 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:37:24 -0400 17 17 Podcasting false 1:02:19 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9539 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy talk get “wordie”, talk about what it means to be a middle schooler, and more. Dave addresses misconceptions.  MSM 642: New Words and Music for Hall Duty Shawn and Troy talk get “wordie”, talk about what it means to be a middle schooler, and more. Dave addresses misconceptions.          https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-642_Words.mp3 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:05:24 -0400 17 16 Podcasting false 1:06:23 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9501 en-us Troy Patterson, Shawn McGirr Shawn and Troy share bad puns, tips for teaching tomorrow, collaboration, and more. Dave combines poetry and leaves.             MSM 641: Why We Don’t Let Mathematicians Rule the World Shawn and Troy share bad puns, tips for teaching tomorrow, collaboration, and more. Dave combines poetry and leaves.         https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-641_Math.mp3 Sat, 19 Oct 2024 13:03:24 -0400 17 14 Podcasting false 57:15 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9477 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about Frustration Busters, PD, and more. Dave heads out for Fieldwork Fridays.             MSM 640: Get Your Own Dave Bydlowski Shawn and Troy talk about Frustration Busters, PD, and more. Dave heads out for Fieldwork Fridays.         https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-640_Get_Dave_Bydlowski.mp3 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:40:24 -0400 17 13 Podcasting false 51:36 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9448 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about Moodle, cheating, walk-up music, and more. Dave has comets on chasing giant ice balls.            MSM 639: Cussed and Discussed on a Pork Roll Shawn and Troy talk about Moodle, cheating, walk-up music, and more. Dave has comets on chasing giant ice balls.        https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-639_Cussed_Pork.mp3 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 12:40:24 -0400 17 12 Podcasting false 1:03:17 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9420 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk a lot about AI in education. Dave discusses the elephant not in the room.           MSM 638: AI for You and Me and Students Shawn and Troy talk a lot about AI in education. Dave discusses the elephant not in the room.       https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-638_AI.mp3 Sat, 28 September 2024 12:40:24 -0400 17 11 Podcasting false 1:00:25 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9396 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy share Earth, Wind, and Fire Day, experiences in safety and more. Dave brings SEL to Science.          MSM 637: Earth, Wind and Fire Day Sweeps Through Troy Shawn and Troy share Earth, Wind, and Fire Day, experiences in safety and more. Dave brings SEL to Science.       https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-637_Earth.mp3 Sat, 21 September 2024 12:36:24 -0400 17 10 Podcasting false 1:02:13 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9369 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about Moodle, culture of the kids, quiet hallways, and more. Dave styles some learning about Science.          MSM 636: No Pets, No Plants, No People Shawn and Troy talk about Moodle, culture of the kids, quiet hallways, and more. Dave styles some learning about Science.        https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-636_No.mp3 Sat, 14 September 2024 12:37:24 -0400 17 09 Podcasting false 1:00:19 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9350 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about the importance of the first days of school, building relationships, and more. Dave has students focused on Astrophotography.         MSM 635: What Do You Call A Group of Eighth Grade Girls? Shawn and Troy talk about the importance of the first days of school, building relationships, and more. Dave has students focused on Astrophotography.       https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-635_8th_Grade.mp3 Sat, 07 September 2024 12:39:24 -0400 17 08 Podcasting false 1:00:23 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9307 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about AI, technology, algorithms, and more. Dave addresses trustworthy science.        MSM 634: The Stable of Instructional Support Shawn and Troy talk about AI, technology, algorithms, and more. Dave addresses trustworthy science.       https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-634_Stable_of_Instructional_Support.mp3 Sat, 24 August 2024 13:06:24 -0400 17 07 Podcasting false 1:04:42 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9287 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about returning to school (and parents who come back), why teachers succeed, and more. Dave waters down transparency.       MSM 633: The Hauls of Learning Shawn and Troy talk about returning to school (and parents who come back), why teachers succeed, and more. Dave waters down transparency.      https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-633_Hauls.mp3 Sat, 17 August 2024 12:22:24 -0400 17 05 Podcasting false 55:18 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9188 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy talk about AI, summer, and more. Dave has a phenomenal section on phenomena.       MSM 632: AI for the IEP Shawn and Troy talk about AI, summer, and more. Dave has a phenomenal section on phenomena.       https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-632_AI_IEP.mp3 Sat, 27 July 2024 12:23:24 -0400 17 04 Podcasting false 50:17 middle school,education,learning,PD https://middleschoolmatters.com/?p=9143 en-us Troy Patterson Shawn and Troy share some jokes, middle school endorsements, and more. Dave gets us thinking about Science education, the why, and the cost.       MSM 631: At Work, But Not Working Shawn and Troy share some jokes, middle school endorsements, and more. Dave gets us thinking about Science education, the why, and the cost.       https://middleschoolmatters.com/podcasts/MSM-631_Work.mp3 Sat, 20 July 2024 12:49:24 -0400 17 03 Podcasting false 56:45 middle school,education,learning,PD