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Jun 07 2024

Crystal Frommert on How to Connect with Parents and Families in a Positive Way

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast No Comments

In my latest podcast, I interview Crystal Frommert, who shares insights and strategies for building and maintaining a positive relationship with parents / parental figures. She has a wealth of experience and I'm excited to share this with you. Listen to the Podcast If you…

May 23 2024

Why AI Can’t Replace Teachers

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast 3 Comments

For all the hype about AI replacing teachers, the reality is that teachers are irreplaceable. It is a deeply human endeavor. The teachers who can leverage this human element through authentic learning will ultimately prepare students for an unpredictable world forged by AI. Listen to…

May 06 2024

Promoting Academic Integrity in the Age of Generative AI

By John Spencer Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, Podcast 7 Comments

We often talk about the need for students to have voice and choice in their learning. We want them to engage in meaningful, productive struggle as they do projects and engage in problem-solving. But where does AI fit into this? In past articles, we've explored…

Apr 09 2024

Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast No Comments

In my latest episode, Grace Hawthorne, author of Make Possibilities Happen, shares practical insights into how to spark creativity in students. She has a wealth of knowledge and shares key insights throughout this episode. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d…

Mar 13 2024

What Are the Bay Leaves of Education?

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast 4 Comments

A few years ago, I met a chef and asked him, "So, bay leaves? Do they even have a point? You can't taste them. You have to take them out. They seem to get in the way." He shook his head and said, "Nah, it's…

Feb 19 2024

Deliberate Practice or Deliberate Play?

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast One Comment

Deliberate practice and deliberate skill are two different approaches to developing skills. One is more structured and the other is more connective. One is more targeted and efficient while other other is more connective and holistic. While it's easy to view these as opposing approaches,…

Jan 29 2024

Understanding Neurodiversity: An Empowered View of Learning Differences

By John Spencer Creativity, Empowering Students, Podcast 4 Comments

In this article and podcast, we explore what it means to shift from a focus on learning disabilities to focusing on learning differences. What does it mean to embrace neurodiversity and help students find their hidden potential connected to their neurological diversity? How can we…

Jan 22 2024

Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast No Comments

In my latest podcast episode, I interview Samantha Marsden, who shares how drama and improve strategies can help students gain creative confidence, improve their communication skills, and engage in iterative thinking. Her new book Acting Games for Improv is out and I highly recommend it.…

Jan 13 2024

Ian Clawson on the Power of Co-Creation and Creativity

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast No Comments

In this week's podcast episode, I talk to Ian Clawson about creative collaboration. In this interview, I ask him about tools for co-creation and what it looks like to create a culture where people give one another vital creative feedback. He has a book he…

Jan 05 2024

Betsy Potash Shares How to Use Hexagonal Thinking to Improve Discussions

By John Spencer Creativity, Podcast One Comment

In this episode, Betsy Potash shares how to use hexagonal thinking to improve classroom discussions. She walks you through some of the potential applications at various grade levels with different subject areas. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to…