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Episode 24 – Sylvia Martinez Speaks With Ken Kahn About His New AI Book

Episode 24 – Sylvia Martinez Speaks With Ken Kahn About His New AI Book

In this episode, Dr. Kahn discusses his journey with AI, including his work in generative AI, ToonTalk programming, and his focus on enabling children to integrate AI into their projects. The conversation highlights the book’s focus on engaging students with chatbots to create interactive web apps, educational simulations, and storytelling exercises. Dr. Kahn shares specific examples, from simple web apps to complex, curriculum-related simulations and structured conversations.

The discussion underscores the potential for AI to enhance project-based learning, foster computational thinking, and support creative explorations in various educational contexts.

Episode 22 – Rethinking Tinkering with Gary Stager

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

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 16 – Dr. Gary Stager on the New, Now, & Wow in 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.

Episode 11 – with Dr. Howard Gardner

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.