Education Today

By Soundtrap

Education Today, presented by Soundtrap, invites all stakeholders in 21st century education, from teachers to technology specialists, administrators, instructional designers and more into the studio t... more

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The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

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October 15, 2020 Summer Creative Challenge - Elementary School Original Song Winner
This Summer, students around the world showed that their passion to create goes beyond the walls of the classroom.
They have reminded us of the power of music to motivate, engage, and inspire. And the power of podcasts to fuel deeper conversations.
These students, with the help of their teachers, participated in the Soundtrap Summer Creative Challenge. We received tons of truly impressive songs and podcasts, and we’ve collected a few of our favorites here. Have a listen to the work of some exceptional students.
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4min
October 15, 2020 Summer Creative Challenge - Middle School Podcast Winner
This Summer, students around the world showed that their passion to create goes beyond the walls of the classroom.
They have reminded us of the power of music to motivate, engage, and inspire. And the power of podcasts to fuel deeper conversations.
These students, with the help of their teachers, participated in the Soundtrap Summer Creative Challenge. We received tons of truly impressive songs and podcasts, and we’ve collected a few of our favorites here. Have a listen to the work of some exceptional students.
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31min
October 13, 2020 Summit #10 - Summit Recap
The Soundtrap education specialists and I have been waiting for this moment! We want to hear from YOU and see what resonated the most.
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1h
October 09, 2020Summit #9 - Adding Arts to STEM
There's been a HUGE push for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) integration in the curriculum.

But STEM is missing a crucial piece of the learning equation to spark the imagination needed for true innovation -- the arts!

STEAM is the passion of Jeannine Flores and Tim Needles. In this presentation, they'll share lots of tips and strategies for bringing STEAM to any class -- and to amplify student voice with it!
You might be interested in this session if you:
Are interested in learning more about the A in STEAM

Want to understand the parallels between the scientific and creative processes

Embrace a growth mindset for all teachers and learners, especially when it comes to creative work
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57min
October 05, 2020Summit #6 - Digital Media Creation
Saturday is here! Your couch is calling. As of today, we have SIX video presentations for you to watch.

If you've been crazy busy this week and have gotten behind on videos in the Soundtrap EDU Summit, guess what? You're not alone!

No shame. No worries. You still have more than a week to watch ALL of them.

Go to the summit video library. Pick a few that really resonate with you. Grab a beverage and get comfortable.

Today's video, in fact, may be the one you want to watch first ...
When COVID hit and students went to remote learning, Jake Sandakly produced a whole musical through Zoom.

Let me say that again. A whole musical. Using Zoom.

In today's session, Jake and educator Claudio Zavala Jr. talk about digital media creation. They share lots of practical classroom ideas where students can share their voices through what they create.

You might just find something in this video that you use in class Monday. Seriously.

You might be interested in this session if you:
Want to produce a virtual musical

Think a TikTok just might be a great form of assessment

Have ever dreamt of creating a class podcast
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54min
October 05, 2020Summit #7 - Music Inspires Learning
Whether you're in a face to face environment or teaching remotely -- or a hybrid -- music can be the key ingredient to bring joy to class.

It can also help students to learn valuable content in new ways.

Marcus Blackwell saw the potential music had to help students learn math. He found a way to use piano to help students understand the key components of math.

Bob Habersat has found effective teaching techniques in several aspects of the music classroom -- even while teaching remotely.

This session is full of practical ideas, new ways of thinking, and strategies to try in your classroom.
You might be interested in this session if you:
Want to engage 100% of your students

Want some fresh ideas for implementing Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Love Chloe X Halle (X Math)
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53min
October 05, 2020Summit #8 - Boost Creativity with Improv
Theater has made actor Natasha Jain a more confident, creative person. The lessons she's learned through the theater have propelled her to a career in acting in Hong Kong.

Batsheva Frankel is a theater educator, and her experience in acting and directing have fueled her.

Improv and theater can have similar positive benefits on your students -- no matter what you teach.

In this session, Natasha and Batsheva share DOZENS of practical classroom ideas, warmups and more that you can use in class right away.
You might be interested in this session if you:
Are interested in integrating the arts into your everyday instruction

Have ever played "Zip, Zap, Zop"

Read "Bossypants" in 2011
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1h
October 05, 2020Summit #5 - Creating Strong Student Voices
In this world, we need smart, civil people to take a stand for what's right.

We need people to use their voices for good.

HOW we use our voices can make or break us. It can diminish a fantastic message, or it can help a powerful message resonate even more.

Your voice is a tool. In this presentation, educators Tatiana Rodriguez and Tara Skiba share tips for using that tool in its most powerful ways.
You might be interested in this session if you:
Have students who tremble at the thought of public speaking

Want to learn how confidence is teachable

Have ever lost sleep over a presentation yourself
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59min
October 05, 2020Summit #3 - Student Podcasts and Audio
Lila Shroff and Daniel Wang didn't wait around to share their voices with audio. They took matters into their own hands.

Lila jumped to radio stations after dabbling in audio in middle school.

Daniel started his own podcast in eighth grade and went on to create three more.

They both share their stories. They also provide lots of ideas for bringing audio and student voice into your class!

Plus, Daniel shares a FREE podcast curriculum you can use with your students! Yes, a free, FULL curriculum!
You might be interested in this session if:
Are inspired by student podcasters!

Want to get your own students podcasting

Listen to podcasts on the regular yourself
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57min
October 05, 2020Summit #4 - Songwriting to Inspire and Teach
Students LOVE their music.

They follow their favorite musicians' every move on social media. Their favorite songs are on repeat in their earbuds all the time.

Somebody is writing those songs, whether it's the musician themselves or songwriters.

What if we could tap into that student interest -- music -- by bringing songwriting techniques into the classroom?

Today's presentation features three professionals working in this space in unique ways ...
Wayne Watts, co-founder of the Dream Create Inspire Tour, a songwriting and artistic development workshop program

Rowena Atkins, CEO of Song Academy, a UK-based program to help every child find their voice through songwriting

Scarlet Billham, a songwriting leader at Song Academy and professional musician, songwriter, and actor
You might be interested in this session if:
want to demystify the songwriting process

are interested in how SEL + songwriting go hand in hand

saw Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle battle on Verzuz
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52min

FAQs about Education Today:

How many episodes does Education Today have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.