The TeachThought Podcast
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 117 PBL Lessons Learned By Designing A PBL Edtech Tool
Drew Perkins talks with Mike Hourahine, CEO and Co-Founder of Edio, a PBL and Design Thinking Edtech Platform, about their work and lessons learned that PBL teachers might find useful. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Edio @edioapp @mhourahine Agile Scrum...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 116 Changing The Landscape Of Math Teaching
Drew Perkins talks with John Ewing, President of Math for America about how they support and grow math and science teachers and how math teaching and learning might be better and much different. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Math for America web site...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 115 Let’s Talk About What School Could Be
Drew Perkins talks with Ted Dintersmith about his experiences visiting schools and leaders in all 50 states following his first book and documentary "Most Likely To Succeed" which led to his new book, "What School Could Be". Links & Resources Mentioned In This...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 114 Helping Kids Get More Out Of Play With SEL
Drew Perkins talks with Playworks President, Elizabeth Cushing, and Sara Shorey, Principal of Adams Elementary about using social-emotional learning to help kids navigate the world of play more productively. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Playworks.org...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 113 Reinventing Learning: Time For A Change
by TeachThought Staff Episode 113 of the TeachThought Podcast is the final episode in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the always-on generation. The series is based on the award-winning book, Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation: Strategies...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 112 Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America
Drew Perkins talks with University of Arkansas professor Chris Goering about his new book "Critical Media Literacy and Fake News in Post-Truth America". Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Brill Publishing site for the book Chris Goering @drchrisgoering Paul...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 111 Science and Earth Through The Eyes Of An Astronaut
Drew Perkins talks with former astronaut and current MIT professor Jeff Hoffman about his experiences in space, science teaching and learning, and his role in the upcoming National Geographic Channel series "One Strange Rock" premiering March 26th, 2018. Links &...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 110 Reinventing Learning: Relevant, Engaging, And Fun Learning Experiences
Episode 110 of the TeachThought Podcast is the 11th episode in a 12-part series on reinventing learning for the always-on generation. The series is based on the award-winning book, Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation: Strategies And Apps That Work. In...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 109 What The Research Says About Quality PBL
Drew Perkins talks with Barbara Condliffe, Research Associate at MDRC, about their recent research review publication "Project-Based Learning: A Promising Approach to Improving Student Outcomes". Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: MDRC Issue Brief Project...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 108 Breaking Barriers With The Values of Jackie Robinson
Drew Perkins talks with the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon, about her life and experiences and wisdom in addition to her educational work with Scholastic and Major League Baseball called Breaking Barriers. This program, which features an essay contest, teaches...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 107 School Safety: What You May Not Have Considered
Drew Perkins talks with Doug Parisi, Director of Training at SafeDefend and school and workplace safety expert, about school safety, active shooters, gun rights, and how to possibly prevent and respond to crisis situations. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 106 Empowering Teachers To Accelerate Deeper Learning
Drew Perkins talks with a group of Fern Creek High School teachers from Louisville, KY who are engaging in a School Startup cohort attempting to rethink and redesign Deeper Learning in their classrooms and professional learning communities. Links & Resources Mentioned...
