Episode 26: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks: Applying engineering to dog training
How can we apply engineering to dog training? Margo Bowerman uses her training experience with her dog, Orrie, as an inspiration to discuss the critical elements necessary to teach problem solving to...
19 Huhti 201817min
Episode 25: Healthy Competition - - It's a thing, right?
We all want our youth to succeed. We want them to win in the show ring or on the field or court. But what does that win look like to you? Is it winning the game, or is it learning a new skill or impr...
3 Huhti 201819min
Episode 24: Youth Voice in Evaluation
How can including youth voice in your evaluation practices improve your program? Listen to this podcast as Betsy shares three strategies that ensure youth have a voice in programs and she provides exa...
19 Maalis 201825min
Episode 23: The Power of Storytelling to Foster Understanding
Jessica and Kari have a conversation about listening to each other and finding harmony instead of intolerance. Jessica shares her experience with utilizing storytelling as a technique to encourage yo...
1 Maalis 201819min
Episode 22: A "Front Yard" Approach to Cohort Learning
Cohorts are structured environments in which individuals experience growth and development supported and challenged by the group. Amber defines and discusses the value of in-person, adult learning e...
15 Helmi 201817min
Episode 21: Youth can positively influence citizen science
Meaningful STEM informal learning programs for youth involve balancing scientific authenticity and positive youth engagement. Citizen science is an approach that involves scientists (professionals in...
1 Helmi 201823min
Episode 20: Relationships, Role Models, and Rural LGBT Youth
LGBT youth living in rural areas have very few safe spaces for real interaction and self-identification. This makes their journey through sexual identification and "coming out" to family, friends and ...
7 Tammi 201829min
Episode 19: Increase volunteer vision and action in your program
November 15, 2017 A follow up to episode 4 and recorded live at the NAE4-HA Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana! Becky and Karyn share five recommendations on how youth programs can increase and impro...
2 Tammi 201810min
