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The BIS Podcast is stoked to bring you the recent happenings in Crater BIS. Host Jeremy Sinks dives into all of the BIS innovations going on inside its classrooms by interviewing teachers, students, and administrators. In an ever changing educational landscape, the BIS Podcast is dedicated to keeping you updated on current trends and topics in education.

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United States

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The BIS Podcast is stoked to bring you the recent happenings in Crater BIS. Host Jeremy Sinks dives into all of the BIS innovations going on inside its classrooms by interviewing teachers, students, and administrators. In an ever changing educational landscape, the BIS Podcast is dedicated to keeping you updated on current trends and topics in education.

Language:

English

Contact:

541-494-6354


Episodes

Incoming! What You Need to Know About BIS: An Exclusive 8th Grade Episode (Part 2)

4/9/2019
In part 2 of this exclusive episode for 8th grade parents and students, special guests and BIS teachers Angie Simpson, Ron Craft, and Matt Hokenson talk about what their classes are like. They are followed by four student guests, Kalista, Lane, Sophie, and Brandon, who share their perspective about what it’s like to be a freshman student in BIS.

Duration:01:08:02

Incoming! What You Need to Know About BIS: An Exclusive 8th Grade Episode (Part 1)

4/4/2019
It’s the time of year for Scenic and Hanby Middle School 8th graders to choose what academy they will enroll in at Crater High. This is totally unique to 8th grade students in School District 6. In part 1 of this exclusive episode, special guest and BIS Principal Tiffany Slaughter answers the big questions about BIS, followed by two student guests, Allison and Samantha, who share their perspective about what it was like choosing a school their 8th grade year.

Duration:00:56:55

Live at BIS Exhibition Night

3/6/2019
In BIS we believe that in order for students to engage in their learning they need a high stakes format to showcase their talents, skills, and hard work. BIS Exhibition night is that format. Students present projects they’ve built to their family members, friends, teachers, and community members. It’s a night filled with energy and enthusiasm for what students have learned. On this special episode, you’ll hear several different perspectives from students and parents about their experience...

Duration:01:00:27

Ready For It

2/21/2019
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about the Crater High DECA team and how its gearing up to take on the state and national competition. DECA officers Matthew King and Sabrina Rogers join the show to break down the basics of DECA, then Hannah Joseph and JC Herring present a team role play in the Entrepreneurship Team Event, followed by an individual role play in the Sports and Entertainment Event presented...

Duration:01:00:54

Pay as Little as Possible for College

2/13/2019
There’s nothing more stressful for a high school senior than applying for college. Well almost. Paying for it might be even more so. Especially today when college tuition and housing has increased to unprecedented levels. For many middle American families, the cost of going to a 4-year university feels out of reach. Even crippling. BIS College Guidance Guru, Mike Rogan, wants people to know they don’t have to feel that way and they shouldn’t give up on college because the sticker shock...

Duration:00:58:22

How to Earn $500 in an Hour

1/31/2019
On the show this week, learn how BIS seniors could earn a minimum of $500 for an hour’s worth of work. This is the simple, yet profound mission of the Crater Foundation – all students, regardless of merit, receive at least a $500 scholarship towards their education after high school – the catch, they just need to apply. Special guest Harvey Tonn, President of the Crater Foundation, and Jill Layton, Program Director of the Crater Foundation join the show this week to talk about the origins of...

Duration:00:56:23

Oregon Tech: The Best Kept Secret in Oregon

1/25/2019
What does a Spotify blender and a YouTube refrigerator have in common? For one, they’re not real products, but they demonstrate how Embedded Systems are finding their way into our everyday household appliances and the current trend of consumer electronics – everything, it seems, is connecting to the internet of things. What does this mean for students and how does it relate to education? OPPORTUNITY. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn about Oregon’s best kept college secret: Oregon...

Duration:00:57:26

The Pivotal Role of a School Counselor

1/16/2019
It’s easy for adults to overlook the “stuff” kids go through. But just because they’re kids, we shouldn’t treat their “stuff” any less seriously than an adult’s “stuff.” Anxiety. Depression. Stress. Social Media meltdowns. How do we help students work through their “stuff?” Tune in to this week’s episode to learn from Crater High Counselor Michelle Grush who shares her advice and experience in helping students in a “no-judgments, let me walk with you” kind-of-way. If you are a Crater...

Duration:00:39:18

Free Speech & Debate

1/9/2019
Public speaking is phobia numéro uno for most people. Even the most experienced speakers will tell you they still get nervous before giving a speech or presentation. But through practice and experience, much of that fear can be overcome with confidence. So how do we engage students in meaningful public speaking exercises? With ribbons, medals, and coffee mugs of course! Tune in to learn about the growing competitive field of high school Speech & Debate. Coach Kristen Sullivan shares how...

Duration:00:55:42

Guess Who's Back, Back Again

12/22/2018
It's the BIS Alumni Celebration Day! In this live episode, BIS alum share their college experience with our current BIS students. It's our favorite day of the year because we get to see how our BIS graduates are making their marks in the world. Join us for this special episode as these college students discuss how BIS prepared them for their educational journey after high school, and get a glimpse of the college life, including important tips and essential advice for making the most out of...

Duration:00:51:44

Learn to Code Save the World

12/14/2018
Teaching students to program is like giving them super powers. They are able to leverage their creativity and build a strong foundation for problem solving. Learning to code requires persistence – a lot of persistence. Students level up their persistence ability faster in programming than just about any other subject. When students combine their creativity, problem solving sills, and persistence ability, they create amazing feats. Listen in on this episode with BIS physics/programming...

Duration:00:46:33

¡Vamos!

12/6/2018
Do you want to learn a foreign language in a way that sticks? Ditch the textbooks and workbooks. Throw out the rows of desks. Free your classroom of those stifling traditional methods and supercharge student learning with the interactive, hands-on learning approach of OWL (Organic World Language). BIS Spanish teacher Allison Williams joins the show this week to share how she engages students in this high energy, immersion style instructional delivery method. BIS students Josh Hearne and...

Duration:00:45:32

Blue Jackets. Gold Standards

11/27/2018
In episode 4, host Jeremy Sinks looks at a local organization steeped in a tradition of success: Crater FFA. He brings in the 3 FFA advisors, Kristin Kostman, Jim Miller, and Bailey Corcoran to learn about how they've cultivated a strong program with a long-standing reputation of excellence in the state of Oregon. Two current FFA officers also join the show to share their experience of what it means to wear the iconic blue and gold denim jackets.

Duration:01:00:28

Super Steele in the House!

11/15/2018
In episode 3, host Jeremy Sinks runs down what's happening in BIS, then hosts special guest, "Super Steele," Central Point School District 6 Superintendent Samantha Steele. Super Steele discusses leadership, vision, innovation, and the latest ground-breaking project in D6, the Crater Works, a large-scale makerspace that aims to forge a community of learners and entrepreneurs in the Central Point.

Duration:00:54:55

Learning Management Systems and How to Use Them Effectively

11/6/2018
In episode 2, host Jeremy Sinks runs down what's been happening in BIS, then briefly introduces the purpose of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and how they are used to deliver instruction for virtual classrooms.BIS math teacher Kierra Huggins joins the pod to share her latest implementation: Blended Learning using the Summit Learning Management System. Mrs. Huggins has accomplished a truly blended learning model with multiple skill levels in one classroom. She discusses how she makes...

Duration:00:42:11

We are BIS – Welcome to the Pod!

10/31/2018
In this debut episode, host Jeremy Sinks recaps one of the CSBeast's iconic projects: the Mock Interviews. He also relates the recent challenges and troubleshooting he undertook to make sure CESPN was ready for its live broadcast of Crater Football's Senior Night, and a brief glimpse into the novel his Honor's English students are reading called "All the Light We Cannot See." BIS Principal Tiffany Slaughter shares why she's excited about the BIS Makerspace this year and the current...

Duration:00:36:38