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What can we learn from musicals like Hamilton?

TONS!

Join Matthew Downing and Stephanie Klemons as they dive into Hamilton (the musical), choreography, Katie's Art Project, and what makes a beneficial learning experience.

Stephanie shares plenty of stories, behind the scenes insight about Hamilton, the intricate process of choreography, and benefits of art towards healing.

Stephanie is an award-winning performer, choreographer and director who has worked on the pre-Broadway and Broadway productions of HAMILTON, IN THE HEIGHTS, BRING IT ON and IF/THEN. Her body of work can be seen currently on Broadway and around the world as the Associate and Supervising Choreographer of HAMILTON. Stephanie is most proud of her Non-Profit, Katie's art project, started ten years ago, which connects kids facing life-threatening and terminal Illness with artists to collaborate on an art, dance and music project.

Shout outs: Andy Blankenbuehler and Brandon Schneider

Music: Believin Stephen

What can great leaders learn from living like a drug addict?

Listen in as Matthew Downing chats with Michael Brody-Waite about his journey and the many lessons he has applied to successful leadership.

First, we must take off our masks. We can do this by practicing authenticity, surrendering the outcome, and doing uncomfortable work.

Michael brings it with refreshing insight and numerous examples.

He is a TedX speaker, author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts, CEO of a number of successful businesses, and seeks to help others live a mask free life.

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Shout out: Brene Brown

Music: Believin Stephen

Matthew Downing chats with Michael Soskil about his newest book and the pivotal role teachers play in transforming the education system and preserving democracy.

Throughout the conversation they discuss powerful classroom activities that can be easily implemented, the importance of student agency within a school, and how student voice should be at the center of school decisions.

Michael Soskil was the 2017-18 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, recipient of the US Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, in 2016 named one of the top 10 teachers in the world, and a Global Teacher Prize finalist by the late Dr. Stephen Hawking. His newest book is "Flip the System US: How Teachers Can Transform Education and Save Democracy".

Shout outs: Josh Parker, Jinni Forcucci, Jelmer Evers

Music: Believin Stephen

What can we learn from this remote learning experience? Matthew Downing chats with Steven W. Anderson and Shaelynn Farnsworth about broader theoretical insights as well as practical takeaways.

They delve into change theory, high quality professional learning, engaging in deeper learning, and the nuts and bolts of a pandemic journal activity. Throughout the conversation effective technology integration and literacy instruction remain front and center.

Steven W. Anderson and Shaelynn Farnsworth direct the ship at web 2.0 classroom. Steven guides the technology integration and Shaelynn spearheads literacy development. They are frequent contributors, speakers, and presenters.

Shout outs: Grace & Aiden / Reaghan & Chesney

Music: Believin Stephen

What can help lead to deeper learning when integrating technology?

Matthew Downing and Dr. Scott McLeod discuss this relevant and important question. Scott brings it with theory and examples galore that can be easily applied to the learning environment.

Scott adds to the conversation by highlighting his 4 Shifts Protocol: higher level thinking, student agency, authentic work, and technology infusion.

Dr. Scott McLeod is the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver. He started off as a middle school social studies teacher before earning his JD and Ph.D. Scott is a leading expert in K-12 technology leadership issues. He shares his work through his wonderful website (dangerously irrelevant), blog, presentations, books, and countless articles.

Music: Believin Stephen

Shout outs: Virginia Educators, Big Picture Learning, PBL, High Tech High, New Tech Network

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Matthew Downing chats with Todd Nesloney about his biggest takeaways from education. Todd mentions relationships with staff, students, and families as some of the key ingredients towards success. Todd also shares stories of his creative endeavors to engage community members and students. Have you ever heard of a book prom? Listen in to find out, and hear some other great insight.

Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership. Prior to that he was an elementary school principal, and classroom teacher. Todd is an author of multiple books, TEDx speaker, and a frequent conference presenter.

Shout outs: Adam Dovico

Music: Believin Stephen

What can foster an authentic learning experience?

Matthew Downing and Jon Smith discuss how to create these types of authentic learning experiences through students publishing their work. They also discuss student agency, car detailing, and unique features of Book Creator.

Includes many practical examples that can be directly applied to the classroom.

Jon Smith is a former teacher and tech integrator. He is a speaker, college professor, auto detailer, golfer, and helps teachers succeed using Book Creator.

Shout outs: Jason Hubbard, Larry Kosilla

Music: Believin Stephen

Teachers are on constant lookout to promote deeper learning with the use of technology.

Matthew Downing and Monica Burns discuss many ways to accomplish that such as creating authentic audiences, purpose, and open ended activities.

Listen in as we discuss these important concepts with practical application. Subscribe / post a review.

Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, author, speaker, and curriculum & edtech consultant. Monica also has a super helpful website, classtechtips.com, which will give you plenty of ideas on how to become a tech savvy teacher.

Shout Outs: Elevate Education Crew

Music: Believin Stephen

How can we make literature come alive for our students? Literature is supposed to make us feel and imagine. Stories were meant to entertain. However, many of our students experience the opposite of excitement and entertainment when studying literature.

Join Matthew Downing and Dom Traynor as they discuss ways to infuse life into literature along with tons of other pertinent educational topics.

Dom Traynor is the education evangelist at Adobe, author of recently published book Literacy Beyond the Classroom, and founder of LitFilmFest.

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Shout outs: Parents

Music: Believin Stephen

Innovation is lacking in schools across the country. Matthew Downing and Jennie Magiera talk about ways to foster greater innovation within schools, the importance of taking risks, lessons learned from remote learning, and the food scene in Chicago (Jennie loves food).

Jennie is the Global Head of Education Impact at Google, bestselling author of Courageous Edventures, and founder and president of Our Voice Alliance.

Shout outs: Kat Cho

Music: Believin Stephen