inkED Education Podcast

Summary In this episode of the inkED Podcast, Dr. Rob and David Cook, CEO of Learning Ecosystems Design and former Director fo Innovation for the Kentucky Department of Education, discuss transformative learning experiences, the importance of strengths-based education, and the role of community engagement in creating learner-centered ecosystems. They explore how authentic learning experiences and...

Summary In this episode of the inkED Education Podcast, Dr. Rob Collins engages with Adam Watson and Kalli Colley to explore the integration of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) in education. They discuss the power of storytelling, personal experiences with TTRPGs, and how these games can create vibrant learning experiences that foster student agency and engagement. The conversation delves into...

Dr. Rob chats with Melissa Kyser, an elementary teacher in the Bardstown Independent School District in Kentucky, and a Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship alumna. Melissa shares her experiences as a learner and the power of enthusiasm of educators on their students, the process of building an exhibition of learning in her school, and the power of connecting with community, especially content e...

Join Dr. Rob and Lindsay Johnson, ELA Teacher from Rowan County Senior High School in Morehead, Kentucky, as they discuss her work rooting high school students in the history of the places they are from, and empowering them with the agency and connections to believe they can shape the future of those places. Lindsay is a Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship Alumna, a Kentucky Writing Project Fac...

What happens when a high school English teacher becomes the founding cybersecurity instructor at a cutting-edge innovation school? In this episode of inkED, Dr. Rob sits down with Bryan Quillen, a Kentucky educator whose journey from teaching literature to launching a cybersecurity program shows just how powerful teacher transformation can be. A proud Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship alumnus...

In this episode of the inkED, Dr. Rob speaks with Morgan Seely, an amazing educator from Kentucky, about the transformative power of student agency in learning. Morgan shares her experiences with passion projects in her classroom, emphasizing the importance of allowing students to explore their interests and make choices in their learning. The conversation highlights the significance of community...