The TeachThought Podcast
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 142 Addressing Teacher Shortages By Creating Strong Work Environments
Drew Perkins talks with Talia Milgrom-Elcott, co-founder and Executive Director of 100Kin10, about their work to address teacher shortages by improving the work environments in multiple ways and specifically with regards to STEM. Links & Resources Mentioned In...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 141 Using SEL to Manage Emotions, Set Boundaries, And Empower Vs. Protect Kids
Drew Perkins talks with Tamara Fyke, creator of Love in A Big World, about her work in Social Emotional Learning and how things like managing emotions and setting boundaries can empower kids.Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Love in A Big WorldLove in A...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 140 Getting The Most Out Of Minecraft In Education
Drew Perkins talks with Neal Manegold, Director of Minecraft: Education Edition and Mark Sparvell, who leads marketing at Microsoft Education, about learning and technology and the use of Minecraft Education as a tool to prepare learners for the modern world. Links...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 139 Exploring False Dichotomies In Education
Drew Perkins talks with Michael B. Horn, Chief Strategy Officer at The Entangled Group and Distinguished Fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Education, about his work and thoughts about the future of education.Links & Resources Mentioned In...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 138 Is Knowledge Being Overlooked For Inquiry In Progressive Education?
Drew Perkins talks with Katharine Birbalsingh, Headmistress and Founder of Michaela School in London, and Tom Hudock, Director and Founder of ARC Academy in Victoria, BC about the different approaches to addressing the importance of knowledge and and inquiry in...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 137 Using Movement Theater And Inquiry To Increase Authentic Learning
Drew Perkins talks with Paul Rajeckas, Co-Artistic Director of Theater Moves, about his work with physical movement theater to help deepen learning and increase authenticity through inquiry. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: prajeckas.com Notes to the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
