Navigating Education - The Podcast

As we gear up for the 2024 school year, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Casey Jakubowski join us for this episode. With his extensive experience at the high school level and as a college professor, Dr. Jakubowski is deeply passionate about rural education, social studies, and the interdisciplinary integration of curriculum. Together, we explore essential back-to-school tips for teachers, students, and...

Join us on a captivating journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence in education with our special guest, Priten Shah, an educator, entrepreneur, and author of "AI and the Future of Education." In this episode, we delve into how AI is revolutionizing teacher planning and workflow, offering insights into its role in enhancing lesson planning, grading, and personalized learning. Prit...

In Episode 73 of the podcast, we delve into the intriguing and increasingly relevant topic of getting the most out of college in an era marked by rapid technological advancements, particularly in artificial intelligence. Our guest, Elliot Felix, author of the highly acclaimed guidebook for college success, brings his extensive experience and insight to the table. Today, we will explore not just tr...

In Episode 72 of the podcast, we will dive deep into the concept of belonging in the educational space with Dr. Ilene Winokur. Navigating between two homes, Buffalo, NY, and Yarmouk, Kuwait, Dr. Winokur unearthed profound insights about belonging that are intricately tied to learning and well-being. Through her personal journey and rich experiences, she has unveiled layers of belonging - from the...

In Episode 71 of the podcast, we will be diving deep into the world of Informal Learning Environments, with a special emphasis on Libraries. You know, those serene havens of knowledge that many of us grew up cherishing. But in today's digitized age, how have these spaces adapted, and what roles do they play in fostering learning outside the conventional classroom? To shed light on this, we&#39...

Episode 70 of Navigating Education - The Podcast is a special episode, as we commemorate a year since the release of "Instruction Without Boundaries". Join us as Dr. Matt Rhoads and his co-authors take a trip down memory lane, recounting the journey of their groundbreaking book. But that's not all! We'll also delve deep into the evolving landscape of education in the US, particul...

In episode 69 of the podcast, prepare to see education in a whole new light in this episode of Navigating Education - The Podcast. Our special guest is none other than Dr. Casey Jakubowski, a champion of the humanities and arts, who introduces us to his pioneering framework, HEARTS. "HEARTS" stands for Humanities, Education, Arts, Reflection, Technology, and Science, and represents an in...

In episode 68 of the podcast, we delve into the world of international education leadership with the insightful Nick DeForest, founder of Globetrottin'ADs and author of "A Global Playbook: How Every International School Can Raise Its Game". Coming to us from the American International School Vienna, Nick brings years of experience and a Masters in Athletic Administration and Coaching...

In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Scott Petri will join us to discuss EduProtools as instructional strategies that can help students engage and learn in a variety of different content and skill areas. Dr. Petri utilizes EduProtocols in his history classes at the high school level. He will outline how he uses them on a daily basis to support student learning and make learning social studies and h...

In this episode, we delve into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in education and discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating these technologies into educational contexts. Our guest, Alfonso Mendoza, provides valuable insights on the definition of AI and Generative AI, successful implementations, ethical considerations, personalization of learning experiences,...

 In the final episode of Season 2 of Navigating Education - The Podcast, guests Nancy and Elizabeth Jorgensen will join the podcast to outline how teaching about heroes in classrooms can have positive outcomes for our students. They will outline how they've used the story of their sister, Gwen Jorgensen, who is an Olympic Gold Medalist in the triathlon at Rio 2016 as an example to illustrate...

In this episode, Dr. Mariah Mayer joins the podcast and outlines her research on gratitude and SEL in addition to providing insight as to how she implements these strategies in her work in the classroom. Additionally, we will discuss a number of strategies for teachers to incorporate these practices every day in their classrooms to support SEL and build positive classroom communities. Guest Bio: D...

In this episode, Dr. Nathan Lang Raad will discuss how we can teach critical thinking and asking questions. In a world full of misinformation and challenges that require problem-solving and asking questions, building our student's abilities to ask questions and critically think is more important than ever before. We will provide a discussion on strategies that can be implemented within classrooms....

In this episode, Dr. Schembari and Dr. Rhoads will discuss what instructional and skill gaps coaches and leaders need to help support teachers in building in 2023. We will outline what has happened over the past school year in 2022 to frame our conversation. This is a great opportunity for coaches, leaders, and teacher leaders to listen as they may learn about resources that may support them in am...

In this episode, we will be discussing with our guest and expert in AR and VR, Rachelle Dene Poth, on how schools and teachers can implement augmented and virtual reality tools to support and amplify student learning. From the types of tools available and purchasing decisions, to implementing them into our classroom instruction, we will be covering these important topics. Our goal will be to outli...

In this episode, we will discuss teacher happiness. In our current climate, teachers have ever-increasing demands and stresses. How can we improve this to help teachers who want to come to work every day to be their best selves and practitioners as possible? Our guest, Robert Dunlop, an expert in teacher happiness, will provide insights and tips to help teachers and schools create environments for...

In this episode of the podcast, we will discuss the leadership behind instructional design that propels students to deeper learning. Joined by an expert in educational leadership and instructional design, Dr. Scott McLeod will outline how leaders can support teachers in implementing research-based instructional design into their courses. Additionally, the conversation will also focus on leadership...

In this episode, guest Stacey Roshan will discuss strategies and EdTech tools to create accessibility within our classroom for all learners. She focuses her work on making learning accessible to students who may be introverted in how they socially interact with others. Listeners will have a toolkit of strategies to utilize in their classrooms regardless of the content they teach and the age of the...

In this episode, our guest Alex Isaacs will discuss how he app-smashes various EdTech tools to create engaging and accessible classrooms. Additionally, he will outline how he uses these various app smashes to personalize learning and build relationships not only with students but with their families and the local community. Listeners of this episode will come away with strategies on how to app-sma...

In this episode, guests Connie Hamilton, Dr. Joseph Jones, and Dr. TJ Vari discuss seven mindshift's school leader's can utilize to navigate the present and future of education. With unpredictable policies and systems and school cultures to cultivate, reform, and establish, leaders, need to have mindshift's and the ability to focus on systems to take on perennial problems facing them. Listeners wi...

In this episode of the podcast, we will focus on process-based assessment and student study habits. The topic of grades will be discussed and how to use assessment as a mechanism to support learning versus grades. Elizabeth provides us with concrete examples of how to not use grades in a writing class as well as how this can transform the student experience to take more risks and have more authent...

As we begin the school year, all educators within all contexts work with students who have experienced trauma as well as experience trauma within classrooms and schools. In this episode, Joshua Stamper joins the podcast to discuss Trauma-Informed Practices. The goal is to illustrate a number of strategies for how educators can navigate trauma within classrooms and schools to support their students...

In episode 53, Erin Kiger will discuss with Dr. Rhoads how storytelling and collaboration can help us navigate challenges and celebrations as well as #jugglethestruggleedu. This conversation is geared towards supporting educators as we begin the upcoming school year as we want to provide a toolkit of how we can juggle the year's challenges and be sustainable in our practice. Guest Bio Erin Kiger h...

In this episode, teacher and consultant Bonnie Nieves will discuss with Dr. Rhoads strategies to build relationships and community within our classrooms and schools. As this episode airs as we begin the 22-23 school year, the strategies outlined will help teachers and school leaders set up the routines needed to begin building relationships with students. Building relationships and community are i...

In this episode, teacher and technology coach Renee Dawson discusses the Technology Integration Matrix as well as how she utilizes it to coach teachers on integrating technology and pedagogy to amplify student learning. We outline what the TIM is and how we can integrate it into our coaching to build capacity in using instructional strategies with technology. Many practical applications are outlin...