I had the honor of interviewing celebrated author Antonio Sacre on the power of storytelling in education. Check out the podcast below. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the... The post Antonio Sacre on the Power of Storytelling in Education appeared first on John Spencer.

Antonio Sacre on the Power of Storytelling in Education

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Cognitive atrophy happens any time we lose the ability to engage in a mental process due to inactivity. In a world of Artificial Intelligence, we need to be cognizant of the dangers of cognitive atrophy so that we can continue to engage in curiosity, creativity,... The post How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking appeared first on John Spencer.

How to Prevent AI from Doing All the Thinking

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... The post Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen appeared first on John Spencer.

Grace Hawthorne on How to Make Possibilities Happen

Terms like “game-changing” and “disruptive” have become cliche in technology circles. As educators, we’ve seen the hype of 1:1 devices, paperless classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and a host of different education fads. However, AI feels different. We are living in a cultural moment where generative AI... The post Rethinking Information Literacy in an Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer.

Rethinking Information Literacy in an Age of AI

When I was in my second year of teacher, I wanted so badly to implement PBL. This, despite the fact that I didn’t know the term “project-based learning.” I simply knew that I wanted students to engage in meaningful projects where they learn the content... The post Making Time for Project-Based Learning (PBL) appeared first on John Spencer.

Making Time for Project-Based Learning (PBL)

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... The post What Are the Bay Leaves of Education? appeared first on John Spencer.

Antonio Sacre on the Power of Storytelling in Education

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