Episodes: 32
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.5k subscribers
Publicly listed emails
esmith@bamradionetwork.com
jeannette@bamradionetwork.com
ismael@bamradionetwork.com
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Jon Harper - Host of Teachers Aid, focusing on meeting educators’ unmet needs with social/emotional support and evidence-informed teaching strategies tailored to real classroom challenges.
Brett Benson - Using Evidence-based Practices (retrieval Practice; Rosenshine Principles) To Frame Classroom Routines And Instructional Tools
Andrew Watson - Memory/attention/cognitive Perspectives On Student Engagement And Effectiveness Of Tools Like Mini Whiteboards
Dylan Kane - Evidence-informed Classroom Practice And Realities Of Teaching In Implementing Strategies Like Mini Whiteboards
Amber Haven - Use Of Mini Whiteboards; Routines; Cognitive Science Behind Effectiveness; Classroom Implementation And Pitfalls
Dylan Wiliam - Cognitive Load Theory; Working Memory; Biologically Primary Vs Secondary Knowledge; Teaching Strategies And Implications For Learning
Helping Students Manage the Incentives that Undermine Responsible AI Use
October 01, 2026
What happens when AI makes it easier to get the right answer, but easier to skip the learning? Experts in education and cognitive psychology explore a challenge deeper than AI itself: the incentives that shape how students use it. When schools reward grades, polished outputs, and task completion over genuine understanding, students have every reason to use AI as a shortcut. The panelists exchange strategies to derail those incentives, preserve “productive friction,” and introduce AI in ways t...
Mini-White Boards: Where They Maximize Student Learning, Where They Don’t
March 01, 2026
This conversation delves into the use of mini whiteboards in educational settings, exploring their benefits, challenges, and the cognitive science behind their effectiveness. Educators share their experiences and insights on implementing mini whiteboards to enhance student engagement and understanding, while also addressing potential pitfalls and the importance of routines in their use. Follow on Twitter: @AmberBHaven | @AndrewWatsonTTB | @bamradionetwork | @jonHarper70bd Related Resources:...
Cognitive Load Theory, Working Memory and What Teachers Can Control
February 02, 2026
In this conversation, Jon and Dylan Wiliam delve into cognitive load theory, exploring its implications for teaching and learning. They discuss the distinction between biologically primary and secondary knowledge, the importance of understanding cognitive load in the classroom, and effective teaching strategies that can enhance student learning. Dylan emphasizes the need for teachers to be aware of their own cognitive load and how it affects their students, advocating for instructional method...
Teachers Aid is hosted by Jon Harper. Its publicly listed emails are esmith@bamradionetwork.com, jeannette@bamradionetwork.com, and ismael@bamradionetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for Teachers Aid: esmith@bamradionetwork.com, jeannette@bamradionetwork.com, and ismael@bamradionetwork.com.
Podseeker estimates Teachers Aid reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Teachers Aid typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: K-12 educators with demonstrated classroom practice; education researchers focused on learning/assessment; authors/speakers who translate evidence into implementable classroom routines and strategies. Common among recent guests: Evidence-informed teaching track record; Published books, research, or widely shared frameworks; Conference speaking and/or teacher-facing training. Recent guests include Brett Benson, Andrew Watson, and Dylan Kane.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
Recent episodes cover Education, Teacher-support, Instructional-strategies, Cognitive-science, and Formative-assessment. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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