Jonathan Nalder, known as ‘the Edunaut,’ has spent 20+ years pioneering hands-on, problem-based learning with cutting-edge digital tools—STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors. Drawing on his Drama Teacher background, he infuses learning with props, role play, and futures thinking.
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Jonathan Nalder
A globally recognized innovator, Mars Society Ambassador, and World Teacher of the Year, Jonathan Nalder is dedicated to helping educators embrace the future of learning. With expertise in STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors, he blends cutting-edge digital tools with futures thinking to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.
Bringing his Drama Teaching background into the classroom, Jonathan infuses education with role play, props, and hands-on problem-solving to make learning immersive and engaging. His latest project, First Kids in Space, invites young dreamers to share their visions of space exploration.
Learn more at firstkidsinspace.info.
Or if you are older and want to relax to stunning air travel or space exploration videos, subscribe at YouTube.com/@lofiairspace
Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world!
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Bi-monthly
- Published6 March 2025 at 7:04 pm UTC
- Length35 min
- Season9
- Episode4
- RatingClean