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Text to Task: Simplifying Education

Welcome to TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education. I"m Gargi — Fulbright Teaching Scholar, published author with TESOL International Press, and a global digital leader reimagining how we teach and learn in the 21st century.This podcast started in a bedroom. No studio, no production house — just a deep belief that education has the power to transform lives, and that the right conversation at the right moment can change everything. From that small personal space, TEXT TO TASK: Simplifying Education has

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6:13

Want to be unforgettable? Here’s 7 habits from 500...

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2026/02/05

spoke to 500 teachers about what makes someone unforgettable. Here are the 7 habits they have mentioned. 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-sarkarlinkedin.com/in/gargi-sarkar1611/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gargispeaks/ Contact me: mailto:gargisarkar1611@gmail.com

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5:12

We update our Phones. Why not our books?

Text to Task: Simplifying Education ·

2026/01/16

Software updates fix bugs and add features. School Books? They stay frozen in time, spreading outdated facts and abandoned theories. 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

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7:25

Why Your Phone is Killing Your Million-Dollar Idea

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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:

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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,

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8:55

Beaten by Nepotism? Follow These 5 Rules to Fight Back

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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

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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

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6:27

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

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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

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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

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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:

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5:59

Education 5.0- the Future of Learning

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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

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6:08

To Keep or Not to Keep: Shakespeare vs. Instagram

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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/

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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 :

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23:08

Making Classroom inclusive for all students

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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

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5:41

Teach smart not hard

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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

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3:24

New horizons to start the year

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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

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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

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29:11

Today I learned to laugh in the classroom

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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

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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

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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

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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

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