Today, your host Jessica Slusser and Tom Vander Ark discuss the Pacific NW LX Summit at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi) that the Getting Smart team co-hosted a few weeks ago. There, they explored what powerful learning experiences for kids look like, how you create them, and why they're so important. Throughout the day, with Puget Sound educators, they explored what good learning design looks like.

In this episode, you'll hear from a variety of veteran educators describing what powerful learning experiences mean for kids and teachers. Tom speaks with Rebekah Kim, title; Juliana Finegan, title; Julie Kinzer, who develops and supports instructional coaches in Tacoma Public Schools; instructional coach, Ryan Prosser; Jason Lee Middle School Principal, Christine Brandt; Jason Kettler, title; and Tawnya, Coordinator of the Early Learning Center at SaMI.

Key Takeaways:

[:15] About today's topic of discussion.

[2:18] What does Rebekah Kim think of when it comes to powerful learning experiences?

[3:04] What does Juliana Finegan think of when it comes to powerful learning experiences?

[3:54] What does Woody Sobey think of when it comes to powerful learning experiences?

[4:45] The key to making the makerspace at One Stone (the Foundry) such a magical place.

[5:41] Woody speaks about the creation of makerspaces in the Renton School District.

[6:40] What does Julie Kinzer think about when it comes to powerful learning experiences?

[7:46] How Julie thinks of designing powerful learning experiences for instructional coaches.

[8:26] What comes to mind for Christine Brandt when she thinks of powerful learning experiences.

[9:41] What Ryan Prosser thinks about when it comes to powerful learning experiences.

[10:43] How often Ryan gets the chance to work with teams, programs, and spaces.

[13:35] What does Kelly Tanner think about when designing powerful learning spaces?

[14:52] Kelly describes what she loves about the Science and Math Institute.

[16:26] John Kettler and Tawnya describe the Environmental Learning Center (preschool) at SAMi.

[18:43] What classes are in the makerspace at SAMi?

[19:20] What kind of collaboration is there between the zoo and SAMi staff?

[20:00] What does the mini theatre provide at SAMi?

[20:34] John describes the space upstairs at SAMi.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Science and Math Institute (SAMi)

One Stone Makerspace: the Foundry

Renton School District

Tacoma Public Schools Environmental Learning Center (SAMi)

Albertsons Companies Foundation

Jason Lee Middle School

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