Episode 29 – Crosspost from eSchool News: AI in Education: Beyond the Hype Cycle
Dive into how AI is being used — and overused — in K‑12 education, from practical classroom tools to sourcing concerns. Experts separate hype from reality.
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Episode 27 – Seymour Papert Keynote at RIMA 2004
In this keynote address, Seymour Papert spoke of “learning environmentalism” and shared the “Land of Suet” parable he loved.
Episode 26 – Carla Rinaldi, Edith Ackermann, and Gary Stager in Conversation
This recently found video features insights from Professor Carla Rinaldi and Dr. Edith Ackerman. Rinaldi emphasizes the Reggio Emilia approach, illustrating with a story about young children learning through projects and peer interactions. Ackerman discusses the intersection of design, play, and aesthetic in learning. Both stress the value of iterative learning, documentation, and the teacher’s role in creating a dynamic, supportive learning environment. Additionally, the conversation addresses the importance of projects, meaningful documentation in education, advocating for a holistic and reflective approach to teaching and learning.
Episode 23 – @The Meadow Crosspost Podcast with Gary Stager
In this episode, Gary Stager, and Las Vegas school administrator Joseph Carver discuss Gary’s work with teachers, Seymour Papert, 1:1 computing, teaching computing to children, the Constructing Modern Knowledge summer institute, and inventing the future of education.
Episode 22 – Rethinking Tinkering with Gary Stager
After about fifteen years of the maker movement and the adoption of makerpsaces in education, Dr. Gary Stager, co-author of Invent to Learn – Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom, has some thoughts on tinkering. This keynote reviews lessons learned and launches educators towards a future students deserve.
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.
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.