The TeachThought Podcast
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 136 Designing “Low Floor/High Ceiling” Learning Experiences Through Edtech
Drew Perkins talks with Charlotte Cheng, Curriculum Product Manager at Wonder Workshop, about their design processes to engage and sustain learners. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Wonder Workshop web site, Education/Classroom Resources @WonderWorkshop...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 135 Teaching With Apps In Elementary
Drew Perkins talks with Angela French about her work and experience in helping to develop learning apps geared towards elementary learners. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Really Good Stuff Facebook Live Video Facebook, Twitter, Instagram *Also published...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 134 Equity And Authentic PBL Through #HipHopEd
Drew Perkins talks with Sam Seidel about his work to improve teaching and learning with the Stanford Design School and through the lens of Hip Hop Education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @husslington hiphopgenius.org Stanford Design School: The K12 Lab...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 133 How To Build An Authentic And Entrepreneurial High School Experience
Drew Perkins talks with Trace Pickering, Executive Director/Co-Founder of Iowa BIG, about how their program develops and delivers a more authentic and entrepreneurial high school experience. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Iowa BIG web site @IowaBIG |...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 132 How Should We Be Teaching Math?
Drew Perkins talks with Dan Meyer about the role of inquiry, practice, and drilling in the teaching of math. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Dan Myer's Blog @ddmeyer Desmos Polygraph by Desmos Dan Meyer's Ted Talk Arthur Benjamin Ted Talk *Also published...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 131 Balancing Screen Time And Digital Media With Real Life
Drew Perkins talks with Anya Kamenetz about her new book and the issue of balancing the use of digital media and screen time with our children and students. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: anyakamenetz.net @anya1anya *Also published at TeachThought.com...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 130 How Can We Improve Teaching And Learning Using Protocols?
Drew Perkins talks with Director of National School Reform Faculty, Michele Mattoon, about their work with educators around the world using protocols to improve teaching and learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: National School Reform Faculty...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 129 Learning To Learn: Rote Memorization Or Constructivism?
Drew Perkins talks with author, professor, and MOOC instructor Barb Oakley about their differences and intersections of thinking about teaching and learning. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Barbara Oakley's web site @barbaraoakley Learning How To Learn...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 128 Navigating Victimhood Culture As An Educator
Drew Perkins talks with sociologist and author Bradley Campbell about how educators might benefit from a better understanding of victimhood culture. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: @CampbellSocProf Book: The Rise of Victimhood Culture: Microaggressions,...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 127 What If We Ignored State Tests And Encouraged More Play?
Drew Perkins talks with Michael J. Hynes, Superintendent of Pat-Med Schools, about his recent letter to his district principals and teachers asking them to ignore state test results and his push to give more time for play within the school day. Links & Resources...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 126 Improving School Ratings And Accountability
Drew Perkins talks with Chris Domaleski, Associate Director at the Center for Assessment, about his recent publication "Establishing Performance Standards for School Accountability Systems" and how we might improve the process of evaluating and sharing the quality of...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 125 Mindshifting School Leadership
The TeachThought Podcast Episode 125: Mindshifting School Leadership Drew Perkins talks with Heather Warrell about using digital tools and shifting mindset to help school leaders improve workflow and transparency in their schools. Links & Resources Mentioned In This...
