Rethinking Learning Podcast

Rethinking Learning Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode #107: Engaging Learners in the Online Environment with Dr. Cynthia Sistek-Chandler
October 19, 2020

Dr. Cynthia Sistek-Chandler shares her journey in Episode #107 as she became a teacher, staff developer, trainer, and professor of educational technology. She works with school sites and with cadres of learners at National University and at San Diego C...

Empathy for YOU in Uncertain Times (Reflection #9)
October 18, 2020

Barbara Bray reflects on empathy during this pandemic. She shares her journey when she lost her purpose and came back by reaching out for help and learning mindfulness strategies. Read her post for her story and tips to have empathy for you.

Episode #106: Inspiring the Next Generation Leaders, Thinkers, and Problem Solvers with Derek Wenmoth
September 16, 2020

Episode #106 is with Derek Wenmoth who is regarded as one of New Zealand education’s foremost future-focused thinkers, and works extensively with schools and systems in New Zealand and elsewhere as they seek to prepare students for their future.

Episode #105: Turning Potential into Power with Matthew X. Joseph
September 01, 2020

Episode #105 is about Turning Potential into Power. Experiences such as the Director of Digital Learning and Innovation in Milford Public Schools (MA), the elementary school principal in Natick, MA and Attleboro, MA, classroom teacher,

Episode #104: Making your Mark on the Digital World with LivBit and Cynthia Merrill
August 26, 2020

Episode #104 with Olivia Van Ledtje (“LivBit”) and Cynthia Merrill, a mother-daughter team work together to inspire others to think about the power of citizenship online and student voice. They are co-authors of Spark Change: Make Your Mark on the Digi...

Reflection #8: Intersectionality with Matthew Weimann
August 24, 2020

This guest post is a cross-post of Matthew Weimann's post on Intersectionality from his website, The Captain of Class along with a reflection with Matt and Barbara.

Episode #103 Podcast and Post with Steve Sostak on Inspire Citizens: Impact Change
August 07, 2020

Episode #103 is with Steve Sostak is co-director of Inspire Citizens, author of the Global Impact School Self-Study, designer and director of the IC Master Teacher Endorsement, co-director of GlobalYouthMedia.org , and a global education facilitator,

Episode #102: Reimagining Personalized Learning through Lindsay Leads with Barry Sommer
July 29, 2020

Barry Sommer is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. He recently retired as the Director of Advancement at Lindsay Unified School District where he was responsible for Lind...

Episode #101: Making a Difference in the Lives of Every Student with Craig Shapiro
July 07, 2020

Craig Shapiro has been teaching for 30 years. He is a health and fitness instructor at William Tennent High School in the Centennial School District, PA. Craig also coaches Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track at William Tennent.

Developing Learner Agency: Guest Post with Michaela Loo & Tricia Pettis (Reflection #7)
July 06, 2020

Team Teaching Sisters, Michaela Loo, and Tricia Pettis shared their journey as personalized learning coaches and classroom teachers at South View Middle School in Edina, MN. They detail three components of the unit guide: the 3Ps, proficiencies,