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Reinventing School and Learning from Kids on Earth with Howard Blumenthal
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Host : Maria Xenidou
Producer: Julie-Roxane Krikorian
Introduction Voice: David Bourne
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Music credits:
Like Lee performed by The Mini Vandals
Transition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks
Where to find more about Howard Blumenthal and his projects:
Mentioned in this episode:
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
Faces Looking Up by Mina Lewiton
Listen to this episode and explore:
Howard’s early-childhood interest in media and production through a self-directed learning path (4:51)
The creation of ‘Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?’ show for PBS (11:15)
What impact Howard wanted to create with his television game show for kids (15:34)
The Kids on Earth project: the origin of the idea and how Howard brought it to life (18:42)
Which topics 21-century kids are interested in learning and talking about (26:36)
How students, parents and teachers can use the Kids on Earth video library to learn from home (29:36)
Reinventing School: creating social change in learning and education (34:16)
How kids want to reinvent schools (37:12)
The evolving role of the teacher as a mentor and guide (40:52)
What Howard sees in the future of education (44:50)
What Howard wants to leave his mark on during his lifetime (48:44)
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