The ThoughtStretchers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 81 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series Aug 09, 2017

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Episode 81 of the TeachThought podcast is the first in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the 'always on' generation.

In this series, Ryan Schaaf takes a look at what a modern learner 'is' and how teachers can adapt to and serve them. Ryan is Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University and on the Graduate Faculty, Johns Hopkins University. He is also Director at infosavvy21.com.

This week we'll publish the second part in this series, 'The Nine Core Learning Attributes of the Digital Generation: A Primer.'

Ep. 80 A Deep Dive Into Equity Through Assessment And PBL Jul 26, 2017

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Drew Perkins talks with JuanCarlos Arauz of E3 Education as a second part to their recent initial conversation about equity and education. This time they take a deeper dive into equity in assessment and differentiation practices as well as PBL.

Ep. 79 Moving The Rock Of Educational Change Jul 08, 2017

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Drew Perkins talks with author and thought-leader Grant Lichtman about educational change and his latest book.

Ep. 78 The Ripple Effect Of Valuing The Lives Of Girls And Women Jul 04, 2017

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Drew Perkins talks with Erin Geiger, VP of Business Development at Hackbright Academy, about the role of women in the tech industry and how increasing that presence can impact women and society.

Ep. 77 Growing Educational Excellence Through Equity Jun 28, 2017

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Drew Perkins talks with E3 Education's Founding Executive Director, JuanCarlos Arauz about educational equity as it relates to excellence.

Ep. 76 Deeper Learning Through Collaborative Edtech Tools Jun 17, 2017

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Drew Perkins talks with Soundtrap Education Ambassador Meredith Allen about using tools like Soundtrap to increase student collaboration and deepen learning.

Ep. 75 Sustainability And Project-Based Learning Jun 13, 2017

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Drew Perkins talks with Chief Innovation Officer for EcoRise in Austin, Texas, Richard Kincaid, about their work with teachers to design and develop PBL that focuses on teaching environmental literacy, social innovation and hands-on design skills.