x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Text to Task: Simplifying Education

Welcome to "TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education," the podcast where I explore new and easy ways to literacy and share stories from teachers working in challenging environments. I"m your host, Gargi, a Fulbright Scholar and certified global digital leader. As an educator, I"ve been involved in over 15 local and international projects centered on digital literacy, empowering girls, and youth development. Join me as we discover the inspiring stories and new ideas shaping the future of education.

education courses

All Episodes

7:25

Why Your Phone is Killing Your Million-Dollar Idea

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/12/05

Ever feel guilty about being bored? Think again. Science reveals that those uncomfortable moments of "nothing" are actually your brain's most creative playground. Discover why the world's most successful people embrace boredom.Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkarConnect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/Follow me on Instagram:

en

6:57

The Hidden Weight Every Teacher Carries (And Why It...

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/11/05

It's 9 PM and you're grading papers while worrying about that quiet kid in third period and feeling guilty about snapping at your own family. Sound familiar? In this episode, I talk about the emotional work we rarely discuss but all experience—managing forty different student personalities every day while carrying their feelings home with us. I'll share why teachers absorb emotions like sponges and simple ways to protect your energy without losing what makes you a great teacher.Please subscribe,

en

8:55

Beaten by Nepotism? Follow These 5 Rules to Fight Back

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/10/05

Beaten by Nepotism? Follow These 5 Rules to Fight BackI was blocked by nepotism, but I didn’t quit. These 5 rules took me from rejection to global wins.Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: mailto:gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

en

25:02

Hidden Racism in English Classrooms

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/09/30

In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kashif Raza, a researcher at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Raza is here to share his expertise on a critical issue in English language teaching: racial bias. We’ll be exploring the preference for native speakers over non-native speakers, its impact on teaching practices, and what it means for the future of education. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion.Guest - Dr. Kashif Raza is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia's

en

6:27

Why Your Students Nod but Can't Apply What They Learn

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/09/05

You know that feeling when your students seem to get it in class, but then can't actually do anything with what you taught them? I've been there too. In this episode, I dig into why this happens and share some brain science that can help. Please subscribe, review, and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

en

6:29

Swipe right for fluency

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/08/05

What if learning English could be as irresistible as scrolling through your favorite app?Inspired by language learning apps, this episode unpacks practical strategies that work in real classrooms with real students. Learn how to make English the "dessert" instead of the "broccoli" of education.Ready to make your English classroom the place students never want to leave? Press play and let's revolutionize language learning together.Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to

en

5:31

New ways to teach English in modern Classrooms

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/07/05

Today we are reimagining English teaching! From gamified apps and hands-on activities to role-playing and movement-based techniques, discover how to bring creativity and engagement into your classroom. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me:

en

5:59

Education 5.0- the Future of Learning

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/06/05

Education 5.0 represents the latest step in education. It uses innovative tools to transform and enhance learning experiences. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

en

6:08

To Keep or Not to Keep: Shakespeare vs. Instagram

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/05/05

Shakespeare is iconic but often hard for students to relate to, while Instagram is central to their lives. Should classrooms stick with Shakespeare, or can Instagram teach language, storytelling, and culture just as well? Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/

en

3:35

Managing My Phone Addiction

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/04/05

For the past few months, I’ve been living with less internet use and have managed to stop doomscrolling—those hours wasted endlessly scrolling through social media. It wasn’t easy. I decided to tackle my phone addiction and explore new ways to manage it. Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned.Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me :

en

23:08

Making Classroom inclusive for all students

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/03/05

Today, we’re talking with Dr. Penny Round from Monash University, Australia. She’s an experienced educator and researcher who’s been working with students with special needs. Guest: Dr Penny Round has been working in the area of students with special needs for 35 years. Penny has qualifications in both special education and gifted education. Her primary research has revolved around students with special needs in regular secondary schools, with a particular focus on students at the senior secondary

en

5:41

Teach smart not hard

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/02/05

As teachers, we go through many training sessions and professional development programs that can feel too much—especially when deciding which methods or tools to use. In today’s episode, I am discussing how to simplify our teaching approach and stay focused on achieving meaningful learning outcomes, all while reducing stress and anxiety. Let’s make teaching a little easier and a lot more effective!Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go

en

3:24

New horizons to start the year

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2025/01/05

Happy New Year. Thank you for hanging out with me. I’m so excited to kick off the year with you. Like the show? Please subscribe, review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

en

25:02

Hidden Racism in English Classrooms

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/11/05

In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kashif Raza, a researcher at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Raza is here to share his expertise on a critical issue in English language teaching: racial bias. We’ll be exploring the preference for native speakers over non-native speakers, its impact on teaching practices, and what it means for the future of education. Stay tuned for an interesting discussion.Guest - Dr. Kashif Raza is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia's

en

29:11

Today I learned to laugh in the classroom

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/10/05

In this episode, I sit down with with Dr. Mohammad Ali Heidari-Shahreza to explore practical real life strategies for improving learning through humour and playfulness in the classroom. He explains the psychology behind why humour increases engagement and how playful learning taps into the brain's neuroplasticity, making it easier for students to grasp and remember.Guest - Mohammad Ali Heidari-Shahreza is a university professor, teacher educator, and interdisciplinary educational researcher with a

en

23:06

An unexpected meeting with poet Peter Dale Scott

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/09/05

Join me, on this special episode of Text to Task: Simplifying Education, where I have the incredible honour of sitting down with renowned poet and political thinker Peter Dale Scott for his first interview in a decade. I'm thrilled that he chose to share his insights with me, and I can't wait for you to hear this unique conversation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dale_Scott & https://www.peterdalescott.net Like the show? Please review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my

en

9:41

I gave a Lecture at the University of Cambridge

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/08/05

In this episode, I share the journey that led to this incredible opportunity and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. Like the show? Please review, download and share.Want to know more about me and my work go to: https://gargisarkar1611.wixsite.com/gargi-sarkar Connect with me : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

en

21:01

Voices from Xinjiang: The Uyghur Struggle in China

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/07/05

Today we explore the tough life of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China. We're joined by Professor Darren Byler, who interviewed and lived among Uyghurs in China, seeing their struggles firsthand. Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation on their fight for justice. Guest: Anthropologist Darren Byler is an Assistant Professor of International Studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the author of an award-winning ethnography titled Terror Capitalism: Uyghur

en

25:11

Unplug the mind

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/06/05

In today's world, we're surrounded by screens and notifications that constantly grab our attention. Social media updates and email notifications bombard us, making it hard to focus and get things done. But why is this such a big problem? How does all this digital stuff affect our ability to think clearly? And most importantly, what can we do about it? To shed light on this topic, we're joined by an expert in educational psychology, Dr. Abraham E. Flanigan.Guest - Abraham E. Flanigan, Ph.D., is an

en

28:27

Rohingya Refugee Children and Their Future

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2024/05/05

In this episode we delve into the lives of Rohingya refugee children, exploring their struggles, resilience, and the hopes they carry for a brighter future. The Rohingya crisis, one of the world's most dire humanitarian situations, has left countless families displaced and seeking refuge. As of September 2023, a total of 965,467 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been officially registered and provided documentation through collaboration between the Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR. Notably,

en

63 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College