Best Prensky Podcasts (2024)

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RSP 113 - Tom Murray 31:18

6M ago31:18

31:18

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 1113 Thomas C. Murray is the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools. He is also a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and former school district administrator. Follow Thomas C. Murray on X Thomas C. Murray Website Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author…

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RSP 112 - Liz Kolb 34:15

7M ago34:15

34:15

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 1112 Dr. Liz Kolb, Professor of Educational Technology at the University of Michigan, ISTE author and creator of the Triple E Framework. Follow Liz Kolb on X Triple E Framework Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years…

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RSP 111 - David Jakes 35:49

7M ago35:49

35:49

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 111 David Jakes, author, speaker, and educational designer. Follow David Jakes on X David Jakes Designs LLC Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience leading transformative change within education. Dr. Go…

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RSP 110 - Will Richardson 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 110 Will Richardson, author, speaker, and co-founder of the Big Questions Institute. Will Richardson's website Follow Will Richardson on X Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience leading transformative …

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RSP 109 - Brad Gustafson 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 109: Dr. Brad Gustafson, author, speaker, podcaster, and 2016 Minnesota Principal of the Year. Dr. Brad Gustafson Website Follow Dr. Brad Gustafson on X Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience leading t…

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RSP 108 - Travis Lape 38:09

9M ago38:09

38:09

Reimagine Schools Podcast (RSP) Episode 108: Travis Lape, Director of Innovative Programs at Harrisburg School District 41-2, Harrisburg, South Dakota. Harrisburg School District Follow Travis Lape on X Meet Dr. Greg Goins Dr. Greg Goins is a veteran school administrator, teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster with more than 25 years of experience…

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Fearless Schools with Doug Reeves 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

30:54

In this episode, Dr. Douglas Reeves, the author of more than 40 books and 100 articles on leadership and education, talks about his latest book, Fearless Schools: Building Trust and Resilience for Learning, Teaching, and Leading, and gives a preview of his new online course that will launch in 2023. His 5-part cohort entitled, Grading Reform Withou…

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5-Gen Leadership with Mark White 36:29

1+ y ago36:29

36:29

In this episode, author, speaker, and former Ohio school superintendent Mark White discusses his new book, 5-Gen Leadership: Leading 5 Generations in Schools in the 2020s, as we now have five different generations - Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, Generation Z, and Gen Alpha all working together under one roof in today's schoolhouse. Based…

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Be Great with Dwight Carter 36:31

1+ y ago36:31

36:31

In this episode, veteran Ohio school administrator, speaker, and author Dwight Carter shares insights from his new book, Be Great: Five Principles to Improve School Culture from the Inside Out, and breaks done a blueprint for school leaders that includes being Grateful, Relational, Enthusiastic, Authentic, and Teachable as the keys to leading a pos…

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Let's Get Messy with Matt Miller 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

32:18

In this episode, author, speaker, and innovative tech-educator Matt Miller dives into several important topics that includes the state of education post-pandemic, why getting messy in the classroom is one of the true staples of deeper learning, and how teachers can think differently about creating an experience for their students that will increase…

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Designing Schools with Sabba Quidwai 32:02

1+ y ago32:02

32:02

In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai shares insights about her new educational documentary on Design Thinking in Schools. The Design39 campus in San Diego, California, serves as the backdrop for the film titled Designing Schools: The Future is a Place We Create, that takes a deep dive into how one of the nation's most innovative schools uses a Design…

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Prisms of Reality with Anurupa Ganguly 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

35:04

In this episode, Anurupa Gangoly, Founder and CEO of Prisms of Reality, talks about the challenges of traditional math instruction and shares the story of how she created an ed-tech company that is redefining the math learning experience using immersive virtual reality. This new paradigm for math education allows students the ability to learn throu…

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Crafting The Culture with Joe Sanfelippo 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

33:13

In this episode, author, speaker, and award-winning school superintendent Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, discusses his new book with Dr. Jeff Zoul, Crafting The Culture: 45 Reflections On What Matters Most, and shares insights on how school leaders can build a stronger school culture by making people people valued, earning trust, and coaching educators to hel…

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PBL Simplified with Ryan Steuer 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

34:14

In this episode, Ryan Steuer, author of PBL Simplified: 6 Steps to Move Project Based Learning from Idea to Reality, talks about the common myths and challenges many new teachers face when trying to implement PBL in the classroom. Steuer also provides practical tips and advice on how to design PBL lessons at all grade levels, how community stakehol…

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Street Data with Shane Safir & Jamila Dugan 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

In this episode, Shane Safir and Dr. Jamila Dugan, co-authors of Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation, share insight from their best-selling book that teaches schools how to eradicate the fixation on big data like standardized test scores to measure equity and learning by rebuilding the system with cl…

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United We Learn with Dr. Jason Glass 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, Dr. Jason Glass, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education, shares his vision for public schools in Kentucky through the launch of a new statewide United We Learn initiative that's built around the three big ideas of creating a more vibrant experience for every student, encouraging innovation in our schools – especially …

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Envision Learning with Justin Wells 37:26

2y ago37:26

37:26

In this episode, Justin Wells, a deeper learning advocate and Executive Director of Envision Learning Partners, shares insights into how school districts are using innovative principles of deeper learning to design better performance assessments to measure student success. In addition, Wells encourages school leaders and classroom teachers to desig…

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Unconventional Leadership with Jessica Cabeen 31:57

2y ago31:57

31:57

In this episode, award-winning principal Jessica Cabeen shares the principles of Unconventional Leadership that includes putting people over position, taking big risks, and dispelling the myth that every school should have the "perfect principal." Cabeen, a popular speaker and author of four books on school leadership, also encourages principals to…

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The Empowered Classroom with John Spencer 30:30

2y ago30:30

30:30

In this episode, former middle school teacher, best-selling author, and current college professor Dr. John Spencer shares insights from his work around design thinking, project-based learning, and deeper learning strategies to promote creativity and wonder in schools. From his two most popular books - Launch: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativi…

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Powerful Learning with Rachelle Dené Poth 38:17

2y ago38:17

38:17

In this episode, award-winning teacher, author, consultant and keynote speaker Rachelle Dené Poth shares practical strategies on how teachers can create a culture of sustained inquiry in the classroom by using choice boards, project-based learning, and a station rotation model to challenge students on the path to more powerful learning opportunitie…

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Coaching Teachers with Mike Rutherford 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

In this episode, author, speaker, and educational consultant Mike Rutherford shares his perspective on the art of teaching and how school principals can improve classroom observations and feedback to truly become instructional leaders within schools. In reviewing various coaching strategies for school principals, Rutherford encourages observers to …

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True Accountability with John Tanner 37:08

2y ago37:08

37:08

In this episode, educational writer and thought leader John Tanner shares insights on how his Benefits-Based Accountability Framework can help school districts make the shift from a Portrait of a Graduate to a true accountability system for long-term school success. As the founder of Brave Ed, Tanner also provides a historical summary of high-stake…

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On Your Mark with Tom Guskey 30:39

2y ago30:39

30:39

In this episode, long-time University of Kentucky professor Dr. Tom Guskey, an award-winning author on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning, provides valuable insight into the harmful effects of traditional grading methods from his two most popular books, Get Set, Go! Creating Successful Grading and Re…

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Learner-Centered Innovation with Katie Martin 28:35

2y ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, Dr. Katie Martin shares insights from her two books - Evolving Education: Shifting to a Learner-Centered Paradigm (2021) and Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion and Unleash Genius (2018) as we discuss the changing role of the classroom teacher, how to empower students to take ownership of their own learning…

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Redefining Student Success with Ken Kay & Suzie Boss 33:22

2+ y ago33:22

33:22

In this episode, Ken Kay and Suzie Boss provide insight on their new book, Redefining Student Success: Building a New Vision to Transform Leading, Teaching, and Learning, that provides a North Star to help school districts bring the Portrait of a Graduate concept to life with an emphasis on big conversations around community engagement and teaching…

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Pushing Boundaries with Dr. Rick Jetter 36:24

3y ago36:24

36:24

In this episode, Dr. Rick Jetter, a long-time school administrator from New York, shares insights from his newly released #100StopSeries, a collection of books that begins with the 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, that is widely considered one of the largest collaborative educational publishing projects ever with more tha…

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Creating Modern Classrooms with Kareem Farah 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

In this episode, former high school Math teacher Kareem Farah talks about how an innovative Blended Learning model that started at Eastern High School in Washington, D.C. has now turned into The Modern Classrooms Project (MCP), a non-profit organization that is leading a movement of educators in implementing a self-paced, mastery-based instructiona…

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Find Your "Googliness" with Jennie Magiera 30:52

3y ago30:52

30:52

In this episode, Jennie Magiera, a best selling author and Global Head of Education Impact at Google, shares insights on some exciting new changes coming to Google Classroom as part of the Anywhere School Initiative for 2021. Magiera also shares her thoughts on how Google has changed the game for teaching and learning and how the Google Education T…

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EduDuct Tape with Jake Miller 33:25

3y ago33:25

33:25

In this episode, Jake Miller, host of the popular Educational Duct Tape Podcast, shares his philosophy on using technology as a tool to enhance learning, prompting educators to think differently about why they should add a new app or digital tool into the classroom. Miller also talks about the impact that social media has had on professional learni…

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Leading Positive Schools with Jim Van Allan 31:54

3y ago31:54

31:54

In this episode, Dr. Jim Van Allan, Vice President of Schools for The Jon Gordon Companies, shares thoughts on how K-12 school leaders can create a more positive school culture through the Power of Positive Schools Program, a whole-school model built around a series of books from best-selling author Jon Gordon that includes The Energy Bus, The Powe…

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Next Gen Leadership with Justin Bathon 35:56

3y ago35:56

35:56

In this episode, we kick off our Summer Leadership Series with Dr. Justin Bathon, Director of Innovative School Models at the University of Kentucky, who talks about how the UK Next Generation Leadership Academy has evolved to help school districts throughout Kentucky take a bold step toward innovative practice and deeper learning strategies. Batho…

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Silver Linings with Michael Fullan 34:44

3+ y ago34:44

34:44

In this episode, best-selling author Michael Fullan, a worldwide authority on educational reform, shares insights from his work as an education advisor to Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Dalton McGuinty, former Premier of Ontario, and how each country has made systemic change in public education through the application o…

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Visible Learning with Dr. John Hattie 28:36

3+ y ago28:36

28:36

In this episode, Dr. John Hattie, Professor at the University of Melbourne in Australia, reflects on his years of research in the field of education, most notably, his 25-plus years dedicated to Visible Learning and how effect size can serve as a North Star toward improved classroom instruction. Among the many topics discussed include understanding…

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HyperDocs with Sarah Landis 35:38

3+ y ago35:38

35:38

In this episode, California educator Sarah Landis, co-founder of HyperDocs, shares ideas on Remote Learning that will allow teachers to shift from "assigners to designers" with digital lesson plans that focus on the three core elements of Explore, Explain and Apply. Landis, co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook: Digital Lesson Design Using Google Apps…

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Standards-Based Grading with Rick Wormeli 38:36

3+ y ago38:36

38:36

In this episode, Rick Wormeli, one of the first Nationally Board Certified teachers in America, discusses his 30-year career as a teacher and shares insights from his best-selling book, Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Assessment & Grading in the Differentiated Classroom. As an advocate for standards-based grading, Wormeli also talks about how personalized…

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Finnish Lessons with Dr. Pasi Sahlberg 33:36

3+ y ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, Finnish educator, author and scholar Dr. Pasi Sahlberg shares insights from his upcoming book, Finnish Lessons 3.0: What can the world learn from educational change in Finland?, that will be released in 2021. Sahlberg also reflects on his friendship with the late Sir Ken Robinson, shares a behind the scenes look at conversations wi…

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We Are Crew with Ron Berger 29:14

3+ y ago29:14

29:14

In this episode, Ron Berger, co-author of We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture, shares insights on creating a positive school culture through a crew spirit that places an emphasis on team building and working together for positive change. Berger also talks about his role as Chief Education Officer for EL Education, a network of over 1…

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Fish Philosophy with Harry Paul 37:00

4y ago37:00

37:00

In this episode, Harry Paul, co-author of Fish! A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results, shares insights on the Fish Philosophy that helps business, organizations and school districts find greater purpose through building a more positive work culture. As one of the best-selling business books of all time, Fish! has sold more than six milli…

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SchoolX with Jethro Jones 34:55

4y ago34:55

34:55

In this episode, Jethro Jones, host of the Transformative Principal podcast, talks about the release of his new book, SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves, that shines a light on how to transform the school experience for all stakeholders through design thinking princ…

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Smart Start with Jon Corippo 33:33

4y ago33:33

33:33

In this episode, Jon Corippo, co-author of The EduProtocol Field Guide and the Chief Learning Officer at CUE, shares his thoughts on how to roll out a successful remote learning strategy to start the 2020-21 school year that includes a positive attitude, a balance between synchronous and asynchronous instruction and creating lesson plans that will …

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Gen Z Unfiltered with Dr. Tim Elmore 30:20

4y ago30:20

30:20

In this episode, best-selling author and international speaker, Dr. Tim Elmore shares insights from his book, Generation Z Unfiltered: Facing Nine Hidden Challenges of the Most Anxious Population, and explains why today’s students are the most social, most empowered, and the most anxious youth population in human history. Elmore, founder and CEO of…

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Reimagine Schools (Trailer) 0:18

4y ago0:18

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Find Your Joy with Hans Appel 34:40

4y ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, author and speaker Hans Appel shares insights from his new book, Award Winning Culture: Building School-Wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence and Community, that lays out a school-wide framework to reshape your school culture. Now in his 19th year as a school counselor in the Richland School District in Washi…

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Emotional Poverty with Dr. Ruby Payne 34:43

4y ago34:43

34:43

In this episode, best-selling author Dr. Ruby Payne, shares insights from her book, Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom, that includes strategies that can help teach educators calming and healing techniques that will provide comfort for the most vulnerable kids in our schools. Dr. Payne…

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Mastery Transcript with Dr. Scott Looney 36:33

4y ago36:33

36:33

In this episode, Dr. Scott Looney, Head of Hawken School in Cleveland, Ohio, talks about his passion for reinventing the industrialized school model as the founder of the Mastery Transcript Consortium (MCT) that takes a new and innovative approach to the high school transcript. Looney also reflects on the growth of MTC that has now expanded to more…

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Positive Leadership with Glenn Robbins 39:41

4y ago39:41

39:41

In this episode, New Jersey school superintendent Glenn Robbins talks about his experience in providing positive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic that has closed schools from coast to coast for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. As a former National Digital Principal of the Year, Robbins also shares his approach to connecting with his…

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The Kids We Lose with Dr. Ross Greene 32:44

4y ago32:44

32:44

In this episode, internationally-acclaimed child psychologist and New York Times best-selling author Dr. Ross Greene discusses his research that includes the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model for effectively managing child behavior and explains why kids with social, emotional and behavioral challenges are often misunderstood. He also …

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Hacking PBL with Ross Cooper 35:37

4y ago35:37

35:37

In this episode, Ross Cooper, a school administrator and co-author of Hacking Project Based Learning: 10 Easy Steps to PBL and Inquiry in the Classroom with Erin Murphy, talks about how passion and autonomy can lead to amazing results in the PBL classroom. He also reflects on how basic projects might serve as an entry point to PBL implementation, a…

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S0E0 The Lost Episode 46:52

4y ago46:52

46:52

Hey everyone, V here. This episode you’re about to hear is a very special one, because it is both a beginning and an ending. This was recorded back in May of 2017, and was our test episode for Fuzzy Logic, the very first thing we ever recorded. It’s also the last episode of Fuzzy Logic. I cannot express just how incredible it was to get to make thi…

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Systems Design with Dr. Robert Dillon 31:00

4+ y ago31:00

31:00

In this episode, Dr. Robert Dillon, a popular speaker, consultant and co-author of numerous books on learning space and systems design, reflects on his career as a teacher, principal and Director of Innovation as he prepares for retirement at the end of the 2019-20 school year. As the co-author of The Space: A Guide for Educators and Redesigning Le…

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