The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast
671 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHeterodox conversations to stretch your thinking about important issues in education.
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Ep. 111 Science and Earth Through The Eyes Of An Astronaut
March 19, 2018 15:03 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBDrew 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.
Ep. 110 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners want Useful, Relevant, and Fun Learning
March 12, 2018 15:53 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode 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 & Apps That Work. 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 at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He is also a Director at InfoSavvy...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 110 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners want Useful, Relevant, and Fun Learning
March 12, 2018 15:53 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBEpisode 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 & Apps That Work. 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 at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He is also a Director at InfoSavvy...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 109 What The Research Says About Quality PBL
March 08, 2018 13:50 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDrew 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".
Ep. 109 What The Research Says About Quality PBL
March 08, 2018 13:50 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBDrew 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".
Ep. 108 Breaking Barriers With The Values of Jackie Robinson
March 01, 2018 11:56 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDrew 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 students the values and characteristics that Jackie Robinson exhibited in his life, and how to use them to face and overcome barriers in their own lives.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 108 Breaking Barriers With The Values of Jackie Robinson
March 01, 2018 11:56 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDrew 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 students the values and characteristics that Jackie Robinson exhibited in his life, and how to use them to face and overcome barriers in their own lives.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 107 School Safety: What You May Not Have Considered
February 23, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 64 MBDrew 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.
Ep. 107 School Safety: What You May Not Have Considered
February 23, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 64 MBDrew 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.
Ep. 106 Empowering Teachers To Accelerate Deeper Learning
February 21, 2018 22:37 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBDrew 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.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 106 Empowering Teachers To Accelerate Deeper Learning
February 21, 2018 22:37 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBDrew 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.
Ep. 105 Debating The Impact Of Scholarship Tax Credits
February 16, 2018 20:02 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Senior Policy Analyst at The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, Anna Baumann, and Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Leadership, & Research at Western Kentucky University and member of the Kentucky Board of Education, Gary Houchens, about the impact of proposed legislation to allow scholarship tax credits for non-public school students.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 105 Debating The Impact Of Scholarship Tax Credits
February 16, 2018 20:02 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Senior Policy Analyst at The Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, Anna Baumann, and Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Leadership, & Research at Western Kentucky University and member of the Kentucky Board of Education, Gary Houchens, about the impact of proposed legislation to allow scholarship tax credits for non-public school students.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 104 Education Budgets And Legislative Priorities
February 14, 2018 22:58 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBDrew Perkins talks with Kentucky superintendents Dr. Nick Brake and Matt Robbins about education budget cuts, their potential impact on teaching and learning, and the legislative priorities laid out by the collaborative efforts between their districts.
Ep. 104 Education Budgets And Legislative Priorities
February 14, 2018 22:58 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBDrew Perkins talks with Kentucky superintendents Dr. Nick Brake and Matt Robbins about education budget cuts, their potential impact on teaching and learning, and the legislative priorities laid out by the collaborative efforts between their districts.
Ep. 103 Critical Thinking Your Way Through The News
February 12, 2018 22:36 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBDrew Perkins talks with Jens Erik Gould, Editor in Chief of The Knife Media, about how they use critical thinking to analyze the spin, slant, and logic of news media.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 103 Critical Thinking Your Way Through The News
February 12, 2018 22:36 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBDrew Perkins talks with Jens Erik Gould, Editor in Chief of The Knife Media, about how they use critical thinking to analyze the spin, slant, and logic of news media.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 102 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners are Transfluent
January 28, 2018 04:17 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBEpisode 102 of the TeachThought Podcast is the ninth 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 & Apps That Work. 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 at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He is also a Director at InfoSavv...
Ep. 102 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners are Transfluent
January 28, 2018 04:17 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBEpisode 102 of the TeachThought Podcast is the ninth 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 & Apps That Work. 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 at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He is also a Director at InfoSavv...
Ep. 101 Removing Barriers To Higher Ed With Virtual Learning
January 13, 2018 22:41 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDrew Perkins talks with Deputy VP & CEO of Arizona State University's Prep Digital High School, Julie Young, about their work to help remove barriers to higher education by integrating high school and university courses using virtual education.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 101 Removing Barriers To Higher Ed With Virtual Learning
January 13, 2018 22:41 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDrew Perkins talks with Deputy VP & CEO of Arizona State University's Prep Digital High School, Julie Young, about their work to help remove barriers to higher education by integrating high school and university courses using virtual education.
Ep. 100 So All Can Learn: A Practical Guide To Differentiation
December 31, 2017 14:41 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBDrew Perkins talks with TeachThought PD Facilitator John McCarthy about his new book, So All Can Learn: A Practical Guide to Differentiation.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 100 So All Can Learn: A Practical Guide To Differentiation
December 31, 2017 14:41 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBDrew Perkins talks with TeachThought PD Facilitator John McCarthy about his new book, So All Can Learn: A Practical Guide to Differentiation.
Ep. 99 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners Prefer Instant Gratification
December 27, 2017 03:35 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBEpisode 99 of the TeachThought Podcast is the ninth 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 & Apps That Work. 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 at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He is also a Director at InfoSavvy...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 99 Reinventing Learning: Digital Learners Prefer Instant Gratification
December 27, 2017 03:35 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBEpisode 99 of the TeachThought Podcast is the ninth 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 & Apps That Work. 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 at Notre Dame of Maryland University. He is also a Director at InfoSavvy...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 98 Moving PBL From Surface To Transfer Level
December 21, 2017 20:17 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Napa New Technology High School Principal Riley Johnson about his school's work to deepen the quality of PBL including authenticity, grouping, and collaboration tools.
Ep. 98 Moving PBL From Surface To Transfer Level
December 21, 2017 20:17 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Napa New Technology High School Principal Riley Johnson about his school's work to deepen the quality of PBL including authenticity, grouping, and collaboration tools.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 97 Growing PBL With Mentorship
December 17, 2017 22:05 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with author Patty Alper about her book "Teach To Work" and how adding quality mentors can help students, especially in the context of PBL.
Ep. 97 Growing PBL With Mentorship
December 17, 2017 22:05 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with author Patty Alper about her book "Teach To Work" and how adding quality mentors can help students, especially in the context of PBL.
Ep. 96 Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation Series: Part 8
December 04, 2017 19:02 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBEpisode 96 of the TeachThought Podcast is the eighth 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 & Apps That Work. 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkin...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 96 Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation Series: Part 8
December 04, 2017 19:02 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBEpisode 96 of the TeachThought Podcast is the eighth 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 & Apps That Work. 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkin...
Ep. 95 Growing Deeper Thinking With Coding
December 04, 2017 16:37 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with former NASA Engineer now game designer Mark Engelberg about coding, math education, and the transferability to thinking in disciplines outside of STEM.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 95 Growing Deeper Thinking With Coding
December 04, 2017 16:37 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with former NASA Engineer now game designer Mark Engelberg about coding, math education, and the transferability to thinking in disciplines outside of STEM.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 94 Why I Don't Grade
November 17, 2017 02:01 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Jesse Stommel, Executive Director of the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies at University of Mary Washington about grading (or not grading), assessment and the relationship to teaching and learning.
Ep. 94 Why I Don't Grade
November 17, 2017 02:01 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBDrew Perkins talks with Jesse Stommel, Executive Director of the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies at University of Mary Washington about grading (or not grading), assessment and the relationship to teaching and learning.
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 93 Recognizing Learning And Growth With Open Badges
November 09, 2017 04:31 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Wayne Skipper, CEO and Founder of Concentric Sky about open badging, micro-credentialing and education and learning.
Ep. 93 Recognizing Learning And Growth With Open Badges
November 09, 2017 04:31 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBDrew Perkins talks with Wayne Skipper, CEO and Founder of Concentric Sky about open badging, micro-credentialing and education and learning.
Ep. 92: Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online
November 04, 2017 02:05 - 25 minutes - 35 MBTeachThought Podcast Ep. 92: Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online by: TeachThought Staff For episode 92 of the TeachThought podcast, Dr. Stacy Greathouse and Dr. Sheryl Hathaway explain a six-step process to translate courses from F2F to online formats. Using the example of an introduction activity from a Business Marketing course, the conversation follows translation across delivery modes. They also explain how the activity translated across two different Learning Management ...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 92: Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online
November 04, 2017 02:05 - 25 minutes - 35 MBTeachThought Podcast Ep. 92: Translating Courses from Face-to-Face to Online by: TeachThought Staff For episode 92 of the TeachThought podcast, Dr. Stacy Greathouse and Dr. Sheryl Hathaway explain a six-step process to translate courses from F2F to online formats. Using the example of an introduction activity from a Business Marketing course, the conversation follows translation across delivery modes. They also explain how the activity translated across two different Learning Management ...
Ep. 91 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 7
October 30, 2017 20:38 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBby TeachThought Staff Episode 91 of the TeachThought Podcast is the seventh 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 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 Graduat...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 91 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 7
October 30, 2017 20:38 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBby TeachThought Staff Episode 91 of the TeachThought Podcast is the seventh 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 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 Graduat...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 90 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 6
October 19, 2017 01:57 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBEpisode 90 of the TeachThought Podcast is the sixth 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 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins...
Ep. 90 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 6
October 19, 2017 01:57 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBEpisode 90 of the TeachThought Podcast is the sixth 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 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins...
Ep. 89 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 5
October 09, 2017 00:42 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBEpisode 89 of the TeachThought Podcast is the fifth 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 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 89 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 5
October 09, 2017 00:42 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBEpisode 89 of the TeachThought Podcast is the fifth 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 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkins...
Ep. 88 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 4
September 23, 2017 02:04 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBEpisode 88 of the TeachThought Podcast is the fourth 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 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkin...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 88 Reinventing Learning For The Always-On Generation Series: Part 4
September 23, 2017 02:04 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBEpisode 88 of the TeachThought Podcast is the fourth 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 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 Graduate Faculty at Johns Hopkin...
The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 87 Helping Questions Flourish With Recap
September 19, 2017 14:47 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDirector of TeachThought Professional Development, Drew Perkins, talks with Emily Merritt and Brian Lamb of Recap about the inquiry process and how they've iterated and used Design Thinking to develop their and their app/platform.
Ep. 87 Helping Questions Flourish With Recap
September 19, 2017 14:47 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDirector of TeachThought Professional Development, Drew Perkins, talks with Emily Merritt and Brian Lamb of Recap about the inquiry process and how they've iterated and used Design Thinking to develop their and their app/platform.
Ep. 86 Engaging Students With Robotics And STEM
September 14, 2017 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDrew Perkins talks with recent high school graduate, Edward Holicky, about his experience and involvement in FIRST Robotics Competitions and STEM education.