• Replies 5 replies
  • Subscribers 11 subscribers
  • Views 1401 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Related

It's Here...An OER Project Podcast!

Angelina Meadows

I am pleased to announce that we've dropped a Podcast today hosted by none other than the incomparable David Christian. Episode 1 launched today on all podcast platforms. Check it out! You will also find some bits and bobs from these episodes spread throughout the new Big History course. You can find all the details here:  Announcing the Unknowns Podcast

Once you've had a chance to listen, drop us a note and give us a review! Either here or in your Apple Podcast or Spotify App. 

  •  I listened to episode 1 this morning and Big History teachers, I know you'll love it. But it's also for anyone who's curious about how the universe started, whether there are multiple dimensions, and what kind of thinkers in future generations will push scientific understanding. Can't wait to hear what you think!

  • Yay! Love podcasts! Adding to my listening rotation. 

  •  I listened to the first episode of the Unknowns podcast, featuring an interview by Dr. David Christian with astrophysicist Dr. Ursula De Marco. It was fascinating to learn about the Big Bang, multiverses—including the possibility that some universes may have had only a brief existence or none at all—the mysteries of dark energy, the differences between quantum physics and the general theory of relativity, and an introduction to string theory.

    Don’t be intimidated by these complex terms or assume you won’t understand. The conversation helped clarify several concepts I cover when teaching Big History. Although the podcast is designed for educators rather than students, it’s an excellent resource for refreshing or learning foundational ideas. Since this is the very first topic in the Big History course, it’s a perfect way to prepare and find new ways to spark student curiosity about the origin of our cosmos.

  • I love listening to podcasts during long drives and dog walks, so this is welcome news! Also, since my curriculum starts in 1200 CE, I appreciate the opportunity to brush up on knowledge from earlier time periods. 

    While listening, I couldn't help but think that BHP teachers must be pretty amazing to explain these concepts in a way that feels accessible to students. Hats off to you!

  • Wow, this is awesome! As a Science teacher, this first episode is super supportive in Biology as well as my Environmental Science and Climate classes. Discussing the carbon cycle, having students explore the Big Bang and formation of stars really supports our understanding of how matter cannot be created or destroyed which plays right into Carbon resevoirs/sinks here on our planet. It is great to see our OER History courses and the new Climate course connect in this way.