Think or Thwim

Jenna Kamp

On each episode of Think or Thwim, we talk with one educator to discuss one lesson that harnesses and elevates critical and creative thinking in the classroom. Discover how amazing educators and their students learn to think, or thwim, their way to success!

  1. Episode 15: Sophia Possidon on the Habit of Yes!

    04/09/2023

    Episode 15: Sophia Possidon on the Habit of Yes!

    Sophia Possidon is a college and K12 educator with decades of experience in the music industry prior to teaching. After such a fruitful career, she decided she wanted to shift gears and focus not on selling product to young people but rather on teaching young people about business and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Jenna and Sophia discuss the many successes that came Sophia's way because she developed the habit of saying "Yes!" to new opportunities. Her curiosity and belief in lifelong learning are habits she likes to pass along to young people-- how to stay open and open-minded because you just never know where opportunity might take you.

    46 min
  2. Ep 14: Steven Jones on Simulations and Learning Transfer

    07/02/2023

    Ep 14: Steven Jones on Simulations and Learning Transfer

    Steven Jones, a 7th grade history teacher, discusses the use of simulations and hands-on activities that put students in the driver's seat of their learning experiences for memorable, relatable, transferable long-term learning. Resources related to this episode can be found at www.jennakamp.com'/think-or-thwim.

    48 min
  3. Ep 13: Alan Smith on Writing Conferences

    11/01/2023

    Ep 13: Alan Smith on Writing Conferences

    Alan Smith, writing consultant at Montclair State University in New Jersey, talks us through tips and tricks he uses to help student writers develop into self-directed critical analyzers of their writing. Alan focuses on each session with a writer being a collaborative dialogue focused on the main structures and idea communication within a piece of writing.

    36 min
  4. Ep 12: Jennifer Lopez on Social Justice Math

    08/10/2022

    Ep 12: Jennifer Lopez on Social Justice Math

    In this episode, 5th grade teacher Jennifer Lopez discusses infusing social justice into mathematics, small group instruction, productive struggle and resilience, and how being a lifelong learner herself helps hone her teaching skills to better serve her students.

    44 min
  5. Ep 11: Mike McLaughlin on The Language of the News

    07/09/2022

    Ep 11: Mike McLaughlin on The Language of the News

    In this episode, Mike walks us through a foundational media studies lesson on news writing, detailing the many critical thinking skills it takes to effectively think through a writing task.

    45 min
  6. Ep 10: Pennie Perkins on The Wild Robot Project

    19/05/2022

    Ep 10: Pennie Perkins on The Wild Robot Project

    Middle school science teacher Pennie Perkins and her colleague, Beth Kohn, developed an interdisciplinary science-English project for middle schoolers to learn about the flow of energy, family, and the interconnectedness of life on earth.

    47 min
  7. Ep 9: Nina Phillips on Harkness Discussions

    31/03/2022

    Ep 9: Nina Phillips on Harkness Discussions

    Nina shares her Harkness Discussion lesson, identifying ways in which students can find their voice and contribute to the intellectual rigor of class. For materials and resources related to Nina's lesson, visit www.jennakamp.com/think-or-thwim.

    48 min
  8. Ep 8: Enrique Magdaleno on Netflix High School

    28/02/2022

    Ep 8: Enrique Magdaleno on Netflix High School

    Enrique, a high school social science teacher, discusses a lesson called Netflix HS, in which student groups are tasked with creating their very own high school as the foundation for a new reality TV series to be aired on Netflix. But, no, not really; it's just an exercise, making connections to US government and policy with this fun and flexible project.

    51 min
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Información

On each episode of Think or Thwim, we talk with one educator to discuss one lesson that harnesses and elevates critical and creative thinking in the classroom. Discover how amazing educators and their students learn to think, or thwim, their way to success!

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Jenna Kamp
  • Años en activo
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodios
    15
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Derechos de autor
    © 2026 Think or Thwim
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Think or Thwim