Crossover Episode 20 – Tinkering 15 for 15
Ryan Jenkins of the Wonderful Idea Co. recently sat down with Constructing Modern Knowledge founder Gary Stager to discuss the lessons learned from fifteen years of leading his summer institute.
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Episode 19 – Jonathan Kozol at Constructing Modern Knowledge
Jonathan Kozol is a National Book Award-winner who abandoned his Rhodes Scholarship to teach in the still largely segregated Boston Public Schools following news of the murder of Goodman, Schwerner, and Chaney in Mississippi. He was subsequently fired for reading a Langston Hughes poem to fourth graders. That experience led to his first book, Death at an Early Age in 1967. Kozol has been urging each of us to do the right thing ever since, including as a guest speaker at Constructing Modern Knowledge!
Episode 18 – Nikole Hannah-Jones at Constructing Modern Knowledge 2019
Before turning the world upside down with the publication of the 1619 Project, MacArthur Genius and Pulitzer Prize winning NY … Read More “Episode 18 – Nikole Hannah-Jones at Constructing Modern Knowledge 2019”
Crossover Episode 17 – Future Learning Design Podcast: Overhyping Tech & AI in Education
A special crosspost episode from the Future Learning Design podcast about AI and educational technology
Crossover Episode 16 – Dr. Gary Stager on the New, Now, & Wow in Technology
With a focus on mathematics, Academy Master Teacher Colin Chapman is joined by international thought leader, Dr. Gary Stager.
This episode delves into the ever-evolving technology and computational environments used to support both student and educator learning. With a focus on practical and engaging project-based numeracy development, this a must-listen episode for classroom teachers with the desire to improve student outcomes in mathematics.
Crossover Episode 15 – AI in a Mathematics Classroom with Dr. Gary Stager
With a focus on mathematics and artificial intelligence (AI), Academy Master Teacher Anam Javed is joined by international thought leader, Dr. Gary Stager.
This episode discusses the mathematical limitations and possibilities of AI in the classroom and the presence of programs such as ChatGPT. Also up for discussion is ‘symbolic programming’, data analysis and how teachers can use technology to reengage students and bring back their wonder, amazement and curiosity for mathematics.
Crossover Episode 14 – Electrifying Children’s Mathematics
With a focus on mathematics, Academy Master Teacher Emma Moore is joined in this podcast by international thought leader, Dr Gary Stager. In this episode they discuss how educators can use technology to create better mathematical thinking and learning experiences for students. This episode also touches on how computers and technology can create valuable learning adventures for students and teachers alike.
Episode 13 – Howard Gardner Fireside Chat
Harvard Professor Howard Gardner led a fireside chat with participants at the 14th Annual Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute, via … Read More “Episode 13 – Howard Gardner Fireside Chat”
Episode 12 – with Carla Rinaldi
Carla Rinaldi of the Reggio Children Foundation joins Gary Stager to discuss education, childhood, and her latest book, “In Dialogue with Reggio Emilia.”
Episode 11 – with Dr. Howard Gardner
On December 2, 2020, Harvard Professor and MacArthur Genius Dr. Howard Gardner joined Gary Stager and several hundred educators for a conversation about his new book, “A Synthesizing Mind – A Memoir from the Creator of Multiple Intelligences Theory,” and other topics.