The Creative Classroom with John Spencer

John Spencer
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John Spencer is passionate about seeing schools embrace creativity and design thinking. In this podcast, he explores the intersection of creative thinking and student learning.

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    The Best Makerspace Might Be Outside

    We want students to be makers and designers. But there’s a surprising source of inspiration for design: the natural world. As we think about moving toward a low-tech approach, we need something better than desks in rows with students doing worksheets. Listen to the Podcast... The post The Best Makerspace Might Be Outside appeared first on Spencer Education.

  2. −6 d

    Beyond Screen Time: What LAUSD’s New Policy Gets Right and Wrong

    The Los Angeles Unified School District has adopted one of the nation’s most restrictive classroom screen time policies. It will dramatically limit technology use across grade levels. Much of the reporting has focused on “banning devices,” but as I examined the actual policy, I noticed... The post Beyond Screen Time: What LAUSD’s New Policy Gets Right and Wrong appeared first on Spencer Education.

  3. 25 juni

    When Personalized Learning Works Better Than Adaptive Learning

    Personalized learning has become one of the biggest promises in educational technology, with adaptive learning platforms and AI tutors claiming to tailor instruction to every student. But genuine personalization has to begin with the person. We lose something wen we center it on the algorithm... The post When Personalized Learning Works Better Than Adaptive Learning appeared first on Spencer Education.

  4. 18 juni

    What the Revival of Barnes and Noble Can Teach Us about Gen Z and Technology

    For years, educational technology has promised to make learning faster, more personalized, and more efficient. On some respect, it has delivered on those promises. But as concerns about screen time and student engagement continue to grow, more educators are rediscovering the value of low-tech learning.... The post What the Revival of Barnes and Noble Can Teach Us about Gen Z and Technology appeared first on Spencer Education.

  5. 11 juni

    Embracing the Low Tech Revolution

    This is the first in my summer series I’m calling Low Tech Learning. In today’s podcast and article, I explore the negative aspects of a tech-centric environment and the movement toward going low tech. I also want to provide some nuance and balance to set... The post Embracing the Low Tech Revolution appeared first on Spencer Education.

  6. 24 maj

    Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education

    This week, I’m doing something different with my blog and my podcast. I’ve compiled a list of the most common questions I get about AI when I’m teaching courses and leading professional development on the topic. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog... The post Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education appeared first on Spencer Education.

  7. 7 maj

    When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL?

    If you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you’ll know that I am a huge proponent of project based learning (or PBL for short). I have a PBL hub with articles and resources you can access. I conduct PBL workshops, keynotes, and... The post When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL? appeared first on Spencer Education.

  8. 17 apr.

    Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI

    Authentic learning has always required a connection to a real context. However, in a generative age, where AI cannot “read the room,” contextual thinking has become more important than ever. In this article and podcast episode, I explore the implications of this and share six... The post Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI appeared first on Spencer Education.

  9. 8 apr.

    How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL

    The post How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL appeared first on Spencer Education.

  10. 2 apr.

    How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process

    The post How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process appeared first on Spencer Education.

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John Spencer is passionate about seeing schools embrace creativity and design thinking. In this podcast, he explores the intersection of creative thinking and student learning.

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