Podcast: Iveta Brigis on Talent Development
The Getting Smart team explores talent development with Iveta Brigis, Commissioner for California’s Little Hoover Commission and previously Human Resources business partner at Google. The post Podcast:...
View ArticlePodcast: Exposing Engineering to Underrepresented Groups with Dr. Amon Millner
Tom discusses the importance of accessibility relating to computing with Dr. Amon Millner at the Olin College of Engineering. The post Podcast: Exposing Engineering to Underrepresented Groups with Dr....
View ArticlePodcast: Rethinking Educator Preparation: Experiential, Connected, Applied
Kelly Conn and Cherese Childers-McKee, two science graduates found their passion for teaching and together at Northeastern University, are helping to transform educator preparation. The post Podcast:...
View ArticlePodcast: Hank Stratton and Ted Kraus on the Importance of the Performing Arts
Tom speaks with Hank Stratton and Ted Kraus from the University of Arizona on the importance of performing arts experiences and how they're a great example of project-based learning, help teach empathy...
View ArticlePodcast: Tech Tips, Podcasting and Computer Science with the Tech Squad
Tom speaks with teacher, David Platt and his students, Kayla and Gabe from Covina High School about their podcast series, Tech Tips With Tech Squad. They discuss the inspiration that led to the...
View ArticlePodcast: Embracing the Tension Between Basic Skills and Work Readiness Skills
In this week's podcast, Tom and Hanna Skandera discuss student agency, new education pathways, employability, as well as Hanna's new initiative, Pathway 2 Tomorrow, which is focused on transforming the...
View ArticlePodcast: Randy Fielding on Learning Environments for the Future
Randy Fielding, the founder of Fielding Nair International, a global leader in designing learning communities, sits down with Tom and shares some of FNI's design principles aligned to the future of...
View ArticlePodcast: 5 Reasons High Schools Should Help Young People Find and Make Their...
Getting Smart's Tom and Emily discuss contribution and argue that students contributing to their community might be the best form of preparation there could be. The post Podcast: 5 Reasons High Schools...
View ArticlePodcast: AI4K12 Guidelines and Getting Students Passionate about Computer...
The Getting Smart team speaks with Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune about getting students passionate about computer science. The post Podcast: AI4K12 Guidelines and Getting Students Passionate about...
View ArticlePodcast: Exploring Inquiry with Kimberly Mitchell
By: Getting Smart Staff. On today's podcast, Kimberly Mitchell speaks about her new book, Experience Inquiry: 5 Powerful Strategies, 50 Practical Experiences, that explores five strategies any teacher...
View ArticlePodcast: Big Picture Learning Connects Students to Internships through ImBlaze
Today's podcast is with Andrew Frishman and the Getting Smart team talked with him about his work at the Met, Big Picture Learning, and ImBlaze. The post Podcast: Big Picture Learning Connects Students...
View ArticlePodcast: Nick Donohue on Promoting Racial Equity & Fighting Personal,...
On today's podcast, the team speaks with Nick Donohue, the CEO and President of Nellie Mae Education Foundation about promoting eqiuty and fighting racism. The post Podcast: Nick Donohue on Promoting...
View ArticlePodcast: Jared Cooney-Horvath on Cognitive Neuroscience
On this podcast, Tom speaks with Jared Cooney Horvath a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in human thought, learning, and brain stimulation. Listen in to learn more about multitasking, and the...
View ArticlePodcast: Jal Mehta on Provoking Deeper Learning in High School
Today's podcast features deeper learning advocate Jal Mehta as he shares observations from the many schools he visits and discusses his new book, In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the...
View ArticlePodcast: Francisco Guajardo on the Language of Place
In this week’s podcast, Tom is speaking with Dr. Francisco Gaujardo. Francisco is a leading voice in bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural education and a noted expert in place-based education. The...
View ArticlePodcast: Rebecca Midles on Mobilizing Change to Meet Learners Where They Are
On today's podcast, we chat with Rebecca Midles, the newest member of the Getting Smart team who leads the school systems design team. Tune in to hear more about her work developing transformation...
View ArticlePodcast: Vince Bertram on Transformative Learning Experiences
The Getting Smart staff speaks with Vince Bertram about how Project Lead the Way is leading the way through transformative learning experiences. The post Podcast: Vince Bertram on Transformative...
View ArticlePodcast: Dr. Robert Dillon on Designing Learning Spaces
In today's episode, Caroline speaks with Dr. Robert Dillon about learning space design and his passion to change the educational landscape. The post Podcast: Dr. Robert Dillon on Designing Learning...
View ArticlePodcast: Esther Wojcicki on Raising Successful People
On this week's podcast, we interview Esther Wojcicki and discuss her new book How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results. The post Podcast: Esther Wojcicki on Raising Successful...
View ArticlePodcast: Dr. Scott McLeod on Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning
Today, the Getting Smart staff speaks with Dr. Scott McLeod, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver about his work with technology in education. The post...
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