Are people talking about the future of learning? I see lots of headlines about the future of work on the front pages of our newspapers. The covers of magazines on the end caps of grocery store aisles feature companies who just went all in on forever work from home policies. Email subject lines feature interviews …
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Modern Learners Community is supporting the Montana Office of Public Instruction with MTEDx-21! Superintendent Elsie Arntzen will welcome Montana educators to MTEDx-21. Yong Zhao, opening keynote will spend time helping educators reimagine the possibilities. The afternoon keynote speaker, Dr. Dan Popov, will encourage serving the whole child, and Dr. Peter Liljedahl will be available on …
My grandma didn’t have a commitment to your privacy. When she caught you stealing cookies, she let the entire neighborhood know. Grandma Judy had a very recognizable voice, and she had an uncanny ability to know when we had raided her cookie jar. She didn’t care about preserving your dignity or your privacy. If you …
Why the new logo you ask? 2020 marked a new era for Modern Learners. The founders, Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon, were promoted to advisors of the company they started in 2013. Both were determined to support Modern Learners, but were being called to pursue other things. That left me to lead the day to …
Jenn Binis, President of Schoolmarm Advisors Consulting Group, shares her take on the purpose of American Public Education on today’s show. She pulls the rubber band back further on the narrative of factory model schools to give us a glimpse at the more uncomfortable beginnings of public schools. She thinks the factory model narrative is …
Bringing you today’s podcast guest, Dr. Kim Parker, brings me great joy! Dr. Kim Parker is a co-founder of #disrupttexts as well as a co-founder of the #31daysIBPOC project which we will discuss in great detail. https://media.blubrry.com/modernlearners/content.blubrry.com/modernlearners/KimParker.mp3 Dr. Kim reminds us that teaching is political. To shy away from the idea of teaching being …
https://media.blubrry.com/modernlearners/content.blubrry.com/modernlearners/Peter_Grey_Podcast.mp3 At the time of the podcast recording, COVID-19 is rocking our world. The world is practicing social distancing, many states have safe at home orders, and schools are shut down until further notice. I invited Peter Grey on the podcast before the world was turned upside down by COVID-19. I wanted him to discuss …
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The work educators are doing in response to COVID-19 is heavy and so important. I’m on the front lines in my regional service agency. Supporting over 2500 teachers transition to teaching online in a matter of days is hard work! My tears started at 4:30 on Thursday, and didn’t stop until I woke up Friday …
Learning space design is the topic of the podcast today. I speak with Dr. Lennie Scott-Webber. She is a leading thinker on the evolution of what we know about learning, the learner, and the learning space. Dr. Lennie has pioneered research strategies addressing how the built environment impacts student engagement factors and learner success. Dr. …
I’m excited to kick off our next Modern Learners Community theme “Places and Spaces” with today’s interview with Tom Vander Ark. Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart and his brand new book Place Based Learning: Authentic Learning through Place-Based Education has just been released. He co-authored the book with Emily Liebag and Nate McClennen. …
Last week, Dr. Nicki mentioned Peter Liljedahl’s research on vertical, non-permanent spaces. That took me on a journey into Peter’s work, and after reading all of Peter’s work around Thinking Classrooms, I had to invite him to the Modern Learners podcast. Luckily, he made time in his busy schedule before we concluded our math theme. …
I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Dr. Nicki Newton. Dr. Nicki is a renowned writer and education consultant who works with schools around the country on elementary math curriculum. She has authored over 20 books on a variety of math topics. She’s most known for her work on guided math and math running …
Today, we welcome Eli Luberoff, founder and CEO of Desmos to the podcast. His math identity began to take shape when he was just four years old, but it didn’t help him stay engaged in the k-12 curriculum. To this day, he does not have a high school diploma. He does, however, have a degree …
Today’s show is the kickoff to our math theme in Modern Learners community. We’ll be exploring our beliefs about math education. We’ll look at what’s working, what’s not, and what’s possible! Considering the impact that machine learning and AI are having on the world, it’s important we start to consider how these fields will impact …
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Will and Bruce have been “Promoted”! I’m in my office working on building out next month’s MLC theme (blogs, podcasts, and more) AND finalizing the details of getting three new courses shipped for our community. Yes, I’m working really hard while Bruce is likely swimming with the sharks, and Will is likely headed to Tuck’s …
