1001 Dents

In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Woolcock, a primary school teacher and head of digital learning from Cornwall, UK. Jacob shares his journey from classroom educator to a YouTube content creator with nearly 9 million views on his educational tutorials. We explore how he creates engaging content that maintains a personal touch in an increasingly AI-driven world, emphasizing the importance of...

In this episode, Christoffer Dithmer and Rasmus Toft discuss their coding project, "An App About Apps," designed to help students and teachers navigate the app development process. The project serves as a comprehensive resource, providing walk-throughs and tools within Swift Playgrounds that guide users from idea generation to building functional apps. They emphasize the importance of making codin...

In this episode of 1,001 Dents, we talk to Kristine Østbye and Janne Christensen from Norway about their One Best Thing on purpose-driven app development using Playgrounds. **Key points discussed:** - Our original year-long coding project for 15-year-old girls in Oslo - Challenges and successes of the voluntary after-school program - Examples of student app ideas like outfit generators and homewor...

In this series finale, I delve into how teachers are crafting their own content to meet their learners where they are, thereby transforming the learning experience through technology and innovative teaching methods. Camilla, an educator from Sweden, shares her success in motivating students using gamification, distinguishing between game-based learning and gamification. She emphasizes the engageme...

In this episode, Suzanne Lustenhouwer explores the transformative power of coding in education. Featuring insights from Eshraq Bani Salameh in the United Arab Emirates and Diego Surtera in Italy, we delve into how coding is not just a subject but a tool for unlocking student potential and fostering empowerment. From innovative classroom projects to student-led conferences, this episode celebrates...

Welcome to the latest episode of "1,001," the podcast that delves into the impactful contributions Apple Distinguished Educators (ADEs) are making in classrooms around the globe. In this episode, Suzanne Lustenhouwer explores the profound notion of starting with the "why" in education, inspired by Simon Sinek's famous TED Talk. By highlighting the journey of two innovative...

In this episode of 1.001 Dents, we explore how educators are teaching coding, even without a background in computer science. Our guests, Bram van Mil and Ale Suizzo share their experiences of fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration among their students through coding projects. Episode Highlights: Bram's Journey into Coding: Bram describes the structure of workshop time at his...

In this episode of "1,001 Dents," we embark on a journey exploring the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) and spatial computing in the educational landscape. Hosted by Suzanne Lustenhouwer, an Apple Distinguished Educator from the class of 2013, this podcast delves into the inspiring stories of educators who are pioneering the use of technology to reshape learning experiences and prep...

The episode features two pioneering educators who are using technology to foster student empowerment and engagement. The first guest is Matt Warne, Head of Computing and Digital Learning at RGS The Grange, who shares about the Digital Leaders Program he initiated in his school. Through this program, students become teachers and share their knowledge about technology with their peers and teachers,...

In this first episode of 1001 Dents, a podcast where we interview Apple Distinguished Educators about the impact that they are making in the classroom, we explore blended learning. Featuring interviews with educators Kerry Abercrombie and Helen Larson, it delves into blending digital and analog tools, enhancing student learning through creative iPad use, and the concept of 'Digilogue'. It...

This is a 1001 dents. A podcast where we interview Apple Distinguished Educators from around the world about the impact that they are making in the classroom. Apple Distinguished Educators (or ADEs) pioneer new ways to engage students and improve learning outcomes through technology. Every ADE event starts with the statement, “We're here to make a dent in the universe, why else be here?"...