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Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton Synopsis: Dr. Andrea Seaton Kelton, an associate professor of accounting, describes her research into investors' reactions to tweets written unilaterally by corporate executives.

Have you noticed errors in reading accuracy while reading with your child at home? Most of us have. Today, we’ll talk about the key elements to provide structure around our time of reading together. Learn from our in-house experts how we can help our children emphasize meaning and learn through shared reading. In this first episode of a two-part “Reading and Writing mini-series,” Jude O. (10) will also join us to model shared reading time for parents. Guest(s): Dr. Tim Odegard (Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies) and Dr. Melinda Hirschmann (Assistant Director for Educational Services and School Outreach) of the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexic Studies within the College of Education at MTSU, along with shared reading modeling by Jude O. (age 10). The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director withi

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. John Vile Synopsis: Dr. John Vile, dean of the University Honors College and political scientist, talks about his book "The Liberty Bell and Its Legacy: An Encyclopedia of an American Icon in U.S. History and Culture."

In this episode, we discuss how the concepts of create and play are important for our children to develop in order to be successful not only in subject areas when they return to school but also as working citizens in the 21st-century global economy. Many of us wonder if problem-solving and creativity are important for us to implement in our own home classrooms. Dr. Lando Carter says the answer is yes! No matter if your child seems to be “born to be creative” or not, this episode discusses how we can maintain structure for our students at home while also creating space for the creative mindset: collaboration, fusion, slow down, and walking alongside learners. The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Hunter Moore Synopsis: Hunter Moore, a singer/songwriter and master's degree student, shares his research into Latino religious music in Murfreesboro churches.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Nate Callender Synopsis: Dr. Nate Callender, an associate professor of aerospace, explains how he reconciles his deep personal faith with his professional appreciation of science.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Sekou Franklin Synopsis: Dr. Sekou Franklin, an associate professor of political science and international relations, discusses "Losing Power: African Americans and Racial Polarization in Tennessee Politics."

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Cole Easson Synopsis: Dr. Cole Easson, a lecturer in the Department of Biology, explains his research into the connection between sleep and digestive health.

In this episode, we speak to the parent or caregiver who might feel overwhelmed teaching math to their student(s) at home. Dr. Jeremy Winters discusses tangible ways our children can develop critical math skills at home, including the questions to pose and what to avoid. Dr. Ryan Seth Jones explains how to engage children with data during the national pandemic when data is all around us. Parents of all ages will have tools to flex their child(ren’s mathematical mindset and we will show you how! Guest(s): Dr. Jeremy Winters, Professor in Elementary and Special Education & Dr. Ryan Seth Jones, Assistant Professor, Womack Educational Leadership Department The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.

Guest(s): Dr. Robin Lee, Director of the Professional Counseling Program & Dr. Tiffany Wilson, School Counseling Coordinator In this episode, we touch on the importance of self-care and mental health as we find ourselves in self-quarantine. Topics include how to take care of ourselves before we take care of our children, intentionally communicating in our home, practical activities, and how to walk our children through a grieving process. Join Dr. Robin Lee (Director of the Professional Counseling Program), Dr. Tiffany Wilson (School Counseling Coordinator), and host Trisha Murphy (Development Director, College of Education) for the latest episode in our “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series, produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu.

Title: Episode 2 – Learning with Balance Guest(s): Dr. Kevin Krahenbuhl, Program Director of the Assessment, Learning, & School Improvement Ed.D. Program In this episode, Dr. Kevin Krahenbuhl (Program Director, Assessment, Learning & School Improvement Ed.D. Program) and host Trisha Murphy (Development Director, College of Education) explore what it means for our children to learn during the coronavirus pandemic. Topics include how we can apply practical routines and processes in our homes with limited formal education training, resources, and time. For questions, suggestions for future episodes, or to say hello, please email Trisha Murphy, Development Director within the College of Education at trisha.murphy@mtsu.edu. The “Classroom in Your Living Room” podcast series is produced by the Center for Educational Media at MTSU.

Coming up on this edition of Out of the Blue from Middle Tennessee State University: We learn about Financial Literacy Month and helping students with budgeting, saving and preparing for the future; get an update on "MTSU Connect," a new networking opportunity for MTSU students with faculty, staff, and alumni; and talk with the leaders of the MTSU Scholars Academy about getting incoming freshmen ready to make the transition to college life. 2:13 - Dr. Anne Anderson, Department of Economics and Finance and holder of the Weatherford Chair of Finance in the Jones College of Business. 11:41 - Blair Buergler, Office of Alumni Relations. 22:06 - Brelinda Johnson and Travis Strattion, MTSU Scholars Academy. Learn more about financial literacy: https://mtsu.edu/financialliteracy Get more information about MTSU Connect: https://www.mtalumni.com/mtsuconnect Learn more about the MTSU Scholars Academy: https://mtsu.edu/studentsuccess/scholars-academy

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Katie Foss Synopsis: Dr. Katie Foss, a professor in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, is the author of the forthcoming book "Constructing the Outbreak: Epidemics and Collective Memory." The book reviews media coverage and transmission of information during various epidemics throughout history.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Melody Hicks Synopsis: Melody Hicks, a master's degree candidate in criminal justice, helped conduct what is believed to be the first academic study of "porch piracy," the theft of packages delivered to homes when no one is at home.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Stefanie Marvin-Miller Synopsis: Stefanie Marvin-Miller, an MTSU psychology major and sexual assault survivor, talks about enlightening groups about sexual assault with the help of her support dog, Leland.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Dr. Kevin Downs Synopsis: The associate professor of poultry science explores the possibility of using kudzu as feed for cattle and other farm animals.

On this month's edition of "MTSU Out of the Blue," we welcome the Southeastern Young Adult (SEYA) Book Festival, one of our most popular annual events on campus. We check on the archeological dig underway in Nashville, as our students are unearthing history at a site that was one of the city’s first post-Civil War black neighborhoods. And we’re gearing up for Nashville Fashion Week, another of our great partnerships that provides our Fashion Merchandising students with ready-to-work experiences. This is Out of the Blue!

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Rodrigo Gomez Synopsis: The assistant professor of media arts turns his attention from animation to children's literature with "Milly & Roots: The Headscarf," a book about facing one's fears with information.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: Amanda Nadler Synopsis: Nadler, a nursing major who aspires to become a psychiatric nurse, explains her paper on suicides on college campuses.

Producer/Host: Gina Logue Guest: June Iljana Synopsis: The media specialist with the Philadelphia Regional Census Center explains why the U.S. Census Bureau is both recruiting MTSU students to be census workers and encouraging them to fill out the census themselves.