Leadership
Getting Smart Podcast | Coaching for High Quality Project Based Learning
Andrew Biros, longtime educator and current New Tech Network Coach, joins Getting Smart team member Emily Liebtag to discuss what he feels is essential when it comes to improving PBL practices, and shares some best practices for PBL teaching and learning.
EdTech
Getting Smart Podcast | Personalizing Learning Through the Instructional and Technology Integration Model
Dr. Philip Hickman, superintendent of Columbus Municipal School District in Columbus, Mississippi, shares more about the innovative blended learning instructional model he created that is transforming his district.
Leadership
Getting Smart Podcast | Backstabber to Lovetrain: Don Shalvey on District-Charter Relations
This episode of the podcast features Don Shalvey, Deputy Director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, discussing school networks, district-charter relations and the 70s songs that best describe them.
Place Based Education
Getting Smart Podcast | Improving Learner Experience: Agency, Community, Challenge
Nate McClennen of Teton Science Schools and Neva Geisler of student-led One Stone school take you on a walking tour of downtown Boise while discussing place-based education, learner experience and the power of community connections.
Podcasts
The Getting Smart Podcast: Season Two Summary
Season Two of the podcast is a wrap, so here is a summary highlighting the different topics, education leaders and innovative ideas shared in this season. Get ready for Season Three!
Future of Learning
Getting Smart Podcast | The Future of Learning
Our team kicks off Season 3 of the Getting Smart Podcast discussing what we're seeing in education today and our predictions based on these observations for the future of learning.
Leadership
Learning from Leadership at Detroit Prep Academy
Emily recently traveled to Detroit Prep Academy and wanted to share the school's story with our podcast listeners. Join her and Head of School Jen McMillan to hear more about the current education climate in Detroit, what’s working well at Detroit Prep, and key lessons learned in leading a school.
Podcasts
What School Could Be: Ted Dintersmith on Powerful Learning
After his success with the film "Most Likely to Succeed," venture investor and executive producer Ted Dintersmith launched a 50 state tour to promote readiness for the innovation economy. His new book, What School Could Be, outlines what he learned.
Competency-Based Education
How Better Transcripts Will Improve College Admissions, Employment, and Licensing
In this new world where anyone can learn anything, anywhere — how we track, verify, and share capabilities is becoming a big deal. Tune in to this podcast with Parchment CEO, Matt Pittinsky to learn more about the future of transcripts.
Leadership
Learning from Leaders, Students and Educators at SXSW EDU Part Two
Listen in to part two of our SXSW EDU podcast featuring interviews from leaders, learners and educators at this year's conference. Hear what they have to say about the future of learning and why they attend and present at SXSW.