42 episodes

Hosted by education technology advocate, David Cicero, the Edmentum Podcast discusses trending topics in the education industry such as social emotional learning, career and technical education, project based learning, and more, with educational leaders and industry experts.

The Edmentum Podcast Edmentum

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    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Hosted by education technology advocate, David Cicero, the Edmentum Podcast discusses trending topics in the education industry such as social emotional learning, career and technical education, project based learning, and more, with educational leaders and industry experts.

    E32: It's Time to Meet All Stakeholders Where They Are with Alyson Perrin

    E32: It's Time to Meet All Stakeholders Where They Are with Alyson Perrin

    Alyson Perrin believes, "students are changing." She is the Executive Director of Elementary Education at Greenwood School District 50, member of Edmentum's 2022 Class of Inspiring Educators, and winner of Edmentum's 2022 Educator of the Year.

    In this episode, David and Alyson talk about how Greenwood's teaching and learning strategies, and community initiatives, are being informed by shifts in stakeholder roles.

    Get to know Alyson, and the rest of Edmentum's 2022 Class of Inspiring Educators!
    If you like what you hear, you can support our show by subscribing and leaving a review. You can also follow us on Twitter @edmentum and let us know what you’d like to hear our podcast cover next.

    • 55 min
    E31: Closing in on the Unique Benefits of Distance Education with Patty Blanchard

    E31: Closing in on the Unique Benefits of Distance Education with Patty Blanchard

    After 18 years in the classroom Patty Blanchard decided to pursue a role in educational technology, believing the experience offered students unique benefits. She now is an Academic Coach for Edmentum's EdOptions Academy. In this episode, David and Patty work to uncover ways distance education reframes challenges faced in traditional schooling.
    If you like what you hear, you can support our show by subscribing and leaving a review. You can also follow us on Twitter @edmentum and let us know what you’d like to hear our podcast cover next.

    • 55 min
    E30: Realizing the Promise of Art Education with Sean Hamilton

    E30: Realizing the Promise of Art Education with Sean Hamilton

    In this episode, David sits down with School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumnus and Teacher & Director of Art Education, Sean Hamilton.

    David and Sean reflect on the works of Ai Weiwei and Amanda Williams, and go on to uncover fundamental connections between Art Education and social-emotional learning (SEL). 
    If you like what you hear, you can support our show by subscribing and leaving a review. You can also follow us on Twitter @edmentum and let us know what you’d like to hear our podcast cover next.

    • 51 min
    E29: Realizing the Promise of Special Education with Elizabeth Hickey Orme

    E29: Realizing the Promise of Special Education with Elizabeth Hickey Orme

     David sits down with Special Education leader, innovator, and CEO of Creatively Focused, Elizabeth Hickey Orme to uncover the enormous challenges facing Special Education teachers and students, and how tapping in to their "super powers" is the key to professional and academic fulfillment.

    Creatively Focused is committed to helping special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators feel connected and supported in the world of special education as it continues to change–so they can keep doing the job they love and supporting students. Learn more at https://creativelyfocused.net/.
    If you like what you hear, you can support our show by subscribing and leaving a review. You can also follow us on Twitter @edmentum and let us know what you’d like to hear our podcast cover next.

    • 53 min
    E28: A Human-Centered Vision for Quality Virtual Learning with Amanda Kocon

    E28: A Human-Centered Vision for Quality Virtual Learning with Amanda Kocon

    There’s little doubt that virtual learning will play a prominent role in the future of education. What is less clear is exactly what that role is and the essentials for success.
    In light of the new whitepaper from Whiteboard Advisor and Edmentum, A Human-Centered Vision for Quality Virtual Learning, David sits down with Edmentum's Chief Strategy Officer, Amanda Kocon, to talk about leading all education stakeholders towards a human-centered model and to dig into how this new paradigm will contribute to the evolution of teaching and learning.

    Check out the whitepaper here!
    If you like what you hear, you can support our show by subscribing and leaving a review. You can also follow us on Twitter @edmentum and let us know what you’d like to hear our podcast cover next.

    • 40 min
    E27: Overcoming the Second Digital Divide - Shifting from Consumers to Creators

    E27: Overcoming the Second Digital Divide - Shifting from Consumers to Creators

    Dr. Troy Hicks is a professor of English and education at Central Michigan University and focuses his work on the intersections of literacy and technology, and, more broadly, teacher education and professional development. David and Dr. Hicks sit down to explore how teacher and student roles are gravitating away from their historical consumer paradigm, and the mindsets needed to thrive in this new environment.
    If you like what you hear, you can support our show by subscribing and leaving a review. You can also follow us on Twitter @edmentum and let us know what you’d like to hear our podcast cover next.

    • 49 min

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11 Ratings

11 Ratings

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Love this podcast!!

Really fun topics! Especially the minisodes—I hope there are more of those.

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