Welcome to the KeyBARD Podcast, hosted by Artist/Educator Thembi Duncan. In each episode, Thembi sits down with trailblazers, visionaries, and innovators who are shaping the landscape of our world. From distinguished educators to acclaimed artists and tech pioneers, KeyBARD offers a platform for thought-provoking conversations that transcend boundaries and spark new ideas. Whether you're passionate about the arts, intrigued by technology, or committed to advancing education, KeyBARD has some ...
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Roy Clariana: Exploring Brain Patterns and Knowledge Structures with Educational Technology
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E11. In this episode, Dr. Roy Clariana describes his journey from the Peace Corps, through corporate training, and into academia, where he's been a tenured professor in Learning Design and Technology at Penn State University since 1997. His recently completed 5-year National Science Foundation research project with collea…
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Goldie Patrick: Centering Black Womxn and Girls through a Hip-Hop Pedagogy
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E10. Thembi talks with brilliant playwright, poet, screenwriter, director, and cultural worker Goldie Patrick about the cities and cultures that shaped her identity and artistry, her innovative theatre projects, and her belief that Black liberation begins with Black womxn and girls. This dynamic conversation also covers G…
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Dr. Giani Clarkson: Inspiring Change in the Classroom and Beyond
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E9. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Giani Clarkson joins Thembi to discuss his journey as an educator, the importance of mentorship and cultural representation in education, his approach to teaching civic engagement, and he even lets us in on which Abbott Elementary character that he most identifies with. Dr. Giani…
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Dan McCreary: Revolutionizing Education with Artificial Intelligence
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E8. Thembi takes a deep dive into MicroSims, systems thinking, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and so much more with Dan McCreary, an AI strategist that works as head of AI for TigerGraph. In the past, Dan worked as a VLSI circuit designer at Bell Labs and with the creators of the UNIX operating system. He worked…
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Wil Green II: The Power of Passion and Authenticity in Education
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E7. For this special episode of KeyBARD, Thembi talks with the multifaceted community advocate, consultant, and educator Wil Green II. With over 28 years of experience in education and youth development, Wil brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this dynamic conversation. Wil talks about the city that made him, Buff…
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Naila Ansari: Amplifying Black Voices through Performance and Pedagogy
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E6. In this episode, Thembi is joined by award-winning choreographer, director and performing artist, Naila Ansari, who shares her journey from the world of dance to her work as an academic and archivist. We talk about some of her groundbreaking projects including The Movement of Joy, in which she archives the Joy of Blac…
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Michael Bobbitt: Leading Innovative Growth in the Arts Sector
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E5. Arts and culture visionary Michael J. Bobbitt joins Thembi this week to discuss the pressing need for systemic change in the arts sector. In his role as Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Michael "walks the walk" and consistently implements innovation and sparks paradigm shift in the agency. In this rich dis…
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Nwabisa Plaatjie: Empowerment and Sustainability in South African Theatre
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E4. Award-winning South African playwright/director Nwabisa Plaatjie shares gems from her artistic journey as a theatre maker from a long line of storytellers. From her groundbreaking work in Cape Town to her roots in rural South Africa, Nwabisa shares how she's reshaping cultural narratives, fostering community connectio…
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Psalmayene 24: Exploring Identity and Experimenting with Theatrical Forms
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E3. Step into the world of playwright, director, and actor Psalmayene 24 as he shares insights into his unique creative process and the powerful themes that define his theatrical body of work. We explore his seminal hip-hop theatre piece Free Jujube Brown!, discuss his reimagining of an iconic historical interaction betwe…
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Charles Reigeluth: Transforming American Education
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E2. Imagine an education system with no grade levels -- or no grades at all! Imagine schools where students advance based on their mastery of the material, not just the passage of time. This is personalized, competency-based learning. This week’s guest is Charles Reigeluth, Ph.D., an award-winning, internationally renowne…
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Ayesis Clay: Performing at the Intersection of Arts and Education
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Send us a Text Message. S1.E1. Join host Thembi Duncan as she sits down for the very first episode of KeyBARD with Ayesis Clay, a distinguished educator, theatre practitioner, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker. Ayesis shares her insights on the creative process, working with incarcerated youth, the biggest challenges of the US education s…
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