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Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 EducatorsThe Future of School with Dr. Annalies CorbinIn this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht interviews Dr. Annalies Corbin, author of 'Hacking School: Five Strategies to Link Learning to Life.' They discuss the origins of the PAST Foundation, the importance of STEM identity, and the five key strategies for educational reform. Annalies emphasizes the need for cultural relevance, student agency, and problem-based learning in education. They also explore the challenges educators face in implementing these changes, the impact of standardized testing, and the concept of wicked problems in education. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement and the future of education in preparing students...2025-08-0440 min
Learning UnboxedBONUS. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree SkyWelcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine past episodes and big conversations.The most important thing adults can provide young people in their learning journey is a caring relationship. That is the fundamental belief that drives Jim Bailey in his work as co-founder and executive director at Rock Tree Sky, a self-directed learning community. In this episode, Jim and Annalies discuss adults’ roles in making...2025-07-1438 minLearning UnboxedBONUS. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree SkyWelcome to our special series where we’ll explore four learning sites that are part of the Education Reimagined Ecosystem Lab. Usually, we take the month of July off, but this year we’re going to re-examine past episodes and big conversations.The most important thing adults can provide young people in their learning journey is a caring relationship. That is the fundamental belief that drives Jim Bailey in his work as co-founder and executive director at Rock Tree Sky, a self-directed learning community. In this episode, Jim and Annalies discuss adults’ roles in making...2025-07-1438 minLearning Unboxed280. Internships & Student Agency with Aya BelouadahIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of internships with Aya Belouadah, a college student at The Ohio State University and PAST Foundation Intern. Aya shares her journey from early high school internships to her current college experiences, highlighting how hands-on opportunities have shaped her approach to learning and professional growth.We dive into the importance of authentic, work-based learning and how it builds not just technical skills but also confidence, communication, and agency. Aya reflects on the differences between high school and collegiate environments, emphasizing why building community, embracing...2025-06-3028 minLearning Unboxed280. Internships & Student Agency with Aya BelouadahIn this episode of Learning Unboxed, we explore the transformative power of internships with Aya Belouadah, a college student at The Ohio State University and PAST Foundation Intern. Aya shares her journey from early high school internships to her current college experiences, highlighting how hands-on opportunities have shaped her approach to learning and professional growth.We dive into the importance of authentic, work-based learning and how it builds not just technical skills but also confidence, communication, and agency. Aya reflects on the differences between high school and collegiate environments, emphasizing why building community, embracing...2025-06-3028 min
Dr. Diane's Adventures in LearningLearning Unboxed with Dr. Annalies Corbin: Transforming How We Learn and TeachSend us a textWe’re reimagining the future of education in this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast with Dr. Annalies Corbin, the chief goddess of the PAST Foundation. Dr. Annalies helps us discover how to bridge the gap between learning and real-world skills while empowering educators and fostering a community of lifelong learners.Summary:Drawing from her rich background in anthropology and archaeology, Dr. Annalies addresses the pressing need for an educational overhaul, highlighting the systemic issues that keep students from acquiring essential skills for higher education and th...2025-06-0428 min
The TechEd PodcastThe 5 Strategies Driving Transformative K-12 Education - Dr. Annalies Corbin, Founder of the PAST FoundationWhat do all high-impact, disruptive—and sustainable—K-12 programs have in common?In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, host Matt Kirchner sits down with Dr. Annalies Corbin, founder and CEO of the PAST Foundation and author of Hacking School: Five Strategies to Link Learning to Life. With more than 25 years of experience transforming how students learn, Dr. Corbin offers a bold, research-backed framework for schools to break away from obsolete models and embrace learning that’s applied, relevant, and enduring.From student agency to transdisciplinary teaching, she unpacks five core strategies that successful, long-lasting innova...2025-06-0354 min
Feel: This Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Hacking School by Annalies CorbinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/18960to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hacking School
Author: Annalies Corbin
Narrator: Annalies Corbin
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 11-13-24
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Genres: Education
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In Hacking School: Five Strategies to Link Learning to Life, Dr. Corbin invites you to join her journey to reshape K-12 education. She presents five key strategies: Student Agency, Culturally Relevant Education, Mastery Learning, Transdisciplinary Teaching, and Problem-Based Learning. These frameworks empower educators and make learning meaningful for students.2024-11-137h 34Learning Unboxed220. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree SkyThe most important thing adults can provide young people in their learning journey is a caring relationship. That is the fundamental belief that drives Jim Bailey in his work as co-founder and executive director at Rock Tree Sky, a self-directed learning community. In this episode, Jim and Annalies discuss adults’ roles in making space for young people to tap their innate curiosity and problem-solving skills.At Rock Tree Sky, adults roll up their sleeves and get inspired along with students. They act as guides, not knowledge holders– after all, most young people hold the world’s knowledge on a p...2024-02-2637 minLearning Unboxed220. Relationship as the Basis of Education with Jim Bailey of Rocky Tree SkyThe most important thing adults can provide young people in their learning journey is a caring relationship. That is the fundamental belief that drives Jim Bailey in his work as co-founder and executive director at Rock Tree Sky, a self-directed learning community. In this episode, Jim and Annalies discuss adults’ roles in making space for young people to tap their innate curiosity and problem-solving skills.At Rock Tree Sky, adults roll up their sleeves and get inspired along with students. They act as guides, not knowledge holders– after all, most young people hold the world’s knowledge on a p...2024-02-2637 min
Learning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking School Pt. 4In previous parts of Hacking School, we’ve taken a look at our education system, the role it’s played, and what could happen if we allow ourselves to imagine other possibilities. Change is difficult—especially getting started—and once you’ve decided to make a change, picking a direction to go in can be even harder. We’re joined by August Majtenyi, a member of PAST’s research team, to have a conversation about the single biggest question I get when we start talking about ways to hack school: How do we know problem-based learning even works?To learn mor...2022-09-2313 minLearning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking School Pt. 4In previous parts of Hacking School, we’ve taken a look at our education system, the role it’s played, and what could happen if we allow ourselves to imagine other possibilities. Change is difficult—especially getting started—and once you’ve decided to make a change, picking a direction to go in can be even harder. We’re joined by August Majtenyi, a member of PAST’s research team, to have a conversation about the single biggest question I get when we start talking about ways to hack school: How do we know problem-based learning even works?To learn mor...2022-09-2313 min
Learning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking School Pt. 3With a wicked problem in mind, choosing relevant issues tied to a school, a community partnership, technical apprenticeship, or continuing education reveals many paths that lead down numerous avenues of inquiry—all relating back to the issues at hand. Sustainability, world health, and local environments are larger issues with multiple facets, with the potential to generate years’ worth of projects for students. We can use this approach to create a new model for learning that increases the motivation of students, supports teachers’ professional development, and engages community industry partners. It would be a system that prepares students for the future...2022-09-0209 minLearning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking School Pt. 3With a wicked problem in mind, choosing relevant issues tied to a school, a community partnership, technical apprenticeship, or continuing education reveals many paths that lead down numerous avenues of inquiry—all relating back to the issues at hand. Sustainability, world health, and local environments are larger issues with multiple facets, with the potential to generate years’ worth of projects for students. We can use this approach to create a new model for learning that increases the motivation of students, supports teachers’ professional development, and engages community industry partners. It would be a system that prepares students for the future...2022-09-0209 min
Learning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking School Pt. 2There’s a severe disconnect between the preparation of students coming out of K-12 education and career success. Though the founders of the PAST Foundation each came from diverse areas of science, they each found they were seeing the same problem in students and young employees who worked in their labs: As intelligent as they were, when it came down to rolling up their sleeves and working there were some key skills and understandings that were missing. That is largely because the K-12 education system was rooted in a 19th-century factory-based model—one that is now obsolete. We need a co...2022-08-1907 minLearning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking School Pt. 2There’s a severe disconnect between the preparation of students coming out of K-12 education and career success. Though the founders of the PAST Foundation each came from diverse areas of science, they each found they were seeing the same problem in students and young employees who worked in their labs: As intelligent as they were, when it came down to rolling up their sleeves and working there were some key skills and understandings that were missing. That is largely because the K-12 education system was rooted in a 19th-century factory-based model—one that is now obsolete. We need a co...2022-08-1907 min
Learning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking SchoolIn this special issue of Learning Unboxed, we are kicking off a multi-part series we call “Hacking School.”The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while awful in its own right, brought to light several long-standing issues in the education system—specifically when it comes to equity, technology, and pedagogy. We’ve come to understand that the current system does not prepare students adequately for life or the workforce. Let’s explore how we can take this opportunity to rethink the very foundations of how we teach kids and prepare them for the future.To learn more...2022-08-0508 minLearning UnboxedBonus: Special Edition: Annalies Corbin - Hacking SchoolIn this special issue of Learning Unboxed, we are kicking off a multi-part series we call “Hacking School.”The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, while awful in its own right, brought to light several long-standing issues in the education system—specifically when it comes to equity, technology, and pedagogy. We’ve come to understand that the current system does not prepare students adequately for life or the workforce. Let’s explore how we can take this opportunity to rethink the very foundations of how we teach kids and prepare them for the future.To learn more...2022-08-0508 min
Learning Unboxed100. Unboxing 100 Episodes of Learning Unboxed with Annalies Corbin and Rich RosenPAST’s podcast passion project, Learning Unboxed, has reached the 100 episode milestone! To commemorate, we thought we’d turn the mic to me, your host, Annalies Corbin, to explore the origin story of the show while celebrating milestones past, present, and future.We talk about how my life-long thirst for knowledge ultimately led me to PAST and this podcast. I’m so grateful for this incredible platform, which links learning to life and connects with a worldwide network of education facilitators and students on an intimate level. Thanks for supporting us thus far. Here’s to the ne...2021-04-1246 minLearning Unboxed100. Unboxing 100 Episodes of Learning Unboxed with Annalies Corbin and Rich RosenPAST’s podcast passion project, Learning Unboxed, has reached the 100 episode milestone! To commemorate, we thought we’d turn the mic to me, your host, Annalies Corbin, to explore the origin story of the show while celebrating milestones past, present, and future.We talk about how my life-long thirst for knowledge ultimately led me to PAST and this podcast. I’m so grateful for this incredible platform, which links learning to life and connects with a worldwide network of education facilitators and students on an intimate level. Thanks for supporting us thus far. Here’s to the ne...2021-04-1246 min
Learning Unboxed71 | What All Educators Can Learn from Camp Invention: Hands-On Learning, Low-Tech STEM, & Remote Education | with Krissy HostetlerCamp Invention is a STEM summer program for grades K-6 that turns curious students into innovative thinkers, and it’s a program that our host Annalies has a personal love and connection with — because, after her son attended Camp Invention, he came back with absolutely rave reviews.Our guest today is Krissy Hostetler, Education Team Specialist at the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) in Akron, Ohio, which hosts Camp Invention in addition to a number of other fantastic programs for children of all ages. Krissy is a problem-solving powerhouse, with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a...2020-08-1734 minLearning Unboxed71 | What All Educators Can Learn from Camp Invention: Hands-On Learning, Low-Tech STEM, & Remote Education | with Krissy HostetlerCamp Invention is a STEM summer program for grades K-6 that turns curious students into innovative thinkers, and it’s a program that our host Annalies has a personal love and connection with — because, after her son attended Camp Invention, he came back with absolutely rave reviews.Our guest today is Krissy Hostetler, Education Team Specialist at the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) in Akron, Ohio, which hosts Camp Invention in addition to a number of other fantastic programs for children of all ages. Krissy is a problem-solving powerhouse, with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a...2020-08-1734 min
Learning Unboxed70 | Empowering Social Change | with Adam MorrisWe’re frequently talking about how we can broaden a student’s perspective of the world and their role in it, particularly through the lens of STEM education, but how do we get kids thinking about social change? And then, how do we get kids to start taking action to change the world?It was asking himself that question—how can I make an impact?—that led Adam Morris to his current career as a social impact coach who is inspiring greater social change in the world through Wild Tiger Tees and the People Helping People podcast.To...2020-08-1029 min
Learning Unboxed69 | Equipping, Empowering, & Inspiring Kids in Tech | with Olu IbrahimOur guest and our host have something in common this week: they both started exploring technology and the world of STEM after their parents brought home a Gateway 2000 PC! It really can’t be understated how impactful just being exposed to the idea of new technology — and being encouraged to play with it — can change what you think is possible with your life.That’s why Olu Ibrahim created Kids in Tech, a nonprofit that strives to excite, educate, and empower children to acquire skills and confidence in technology through interactive after school programs. Their programs focus on helpin...2020-08-0333 min
Learning Unboxed68 | The Zebrafish Effect: How BioEYES is Inspiring Young Minds | with Katie BentonWe first talked about BioEYES — a K-12 science education program that aims to foster enthusiasm for science by offering students opportunities to explore life science through real-world applications using a hands-on approach to learning — back in episode 51 with the wonderful Jamie Shuda. Today, we're going to dive deeper into the nuts and bolts of the program with a conversation featuring a teacher and a couple of students who've actually lived and experienced BioEYES.Katie Benton is a 20-year veteran teacher, and she helps bring programs like BioEYES into Barrington Elementary School. Katie is joined by Louise and Evre...2020-06-2932 min
Learning Unboxed67 | Engaging in Wonderment: The Intersection of Art, Joy, & Critical Thought | with Raygan Barrett & Nicole ClevengerToday’s episode is all about the intersection of art education, joy, and critical thought. Our guests, Raygan Barrett & Nicole Clevenger, are the co-founders of Wonderment, creators of curated art experience that help educators and parents cultivate creative thinking. But the program is about more than just art; it’s a combination of connecting to the world, connecting to each other, and learning about all aspects of life through the lens of art.Wonderment is basically a combination of Nicole and Raygan’s experiences. Nicole's background in informal education allows her to dive deep into the subject matter...2020-06-2237 min
Learning Unboxed66 | When Zoo Becomes School | with Emily Cunningham & Erin MurrayThis week, we’re talking about one of our favorite styles of education — one that asks students to get hands-on, roll up their sleeves, get in the weeds (among other things), and actively apply everything they’re learning. Specifically, we’re talking about Zoo Schools, which are just as cool as they sound. Our guests are Emily Cunningham, a veteran science educator and an instructor at the Columbus Zoo School, and Erin Murray, a senior at the Zoo School. We’ll learn what exactly goes on at Zoo School and why these alternative forms of education can serve so ma...2020-06-1535 min
Learning Unboxed65 | What Happens When High School Students Get to be Scientists? | with Andy FarkeRaymond Alf Museum of Paleontology in Claremont, CA, is unique in that they’re the only nationally accredited Natural History Museum that's located on a high school campus, which also makes The Webb Schools one of the coolest high school campuses in the country.To learn more about this collaboration, we sit down with Andy Farke, a paleontologist and educator who involves high school students in every step of the scientific research process.This is an incredible conversation that offers a glimpse at how STEM education can be transformed and given life for students, even in...2020-06-0837 min
Learning Unboxed64 | Learn, Build, Play: How OASIS is Helping Kids Fall in Love with STEAM | with Maurice WomackWhen Maurice Womack was a kid, he loved science fiction. Star Trek, Star Wars, Transformers, Voltron — pretty much anything an 80s kid could watch on Saturday morning that made him think about the world differently. This love for space ships and robots turned into imaginative play, which in turn turned into a passion for engineering. So, growing up, Maurice always knew he wanted to be an engineer. He didn’t, however, know that he’d become an educator.Now Maurice is the co-founder of OASIS, a STEAM learning company based in Columbus, Ohio. And if that wasn’t already...2020-06-0136 min
Learning UnboxedSpecial Edition: Learning at Home - Lessons from a Seasoned HomeSchool Parent | with Stephanie RileyThis spring many families found themselves as defacto teachers, while trying to work from home and manage their families. It was heavy lift for all of us. But now what, schools out - summer is upon us but camps, parks and rec centers, and such may still be shut down -- what!! You mean more working, learning, playing.... Take a deep breadth, and learn a few valuable lessons from a seasoned Home School mom. 2020-05-2711 min
Learning Unboxed63 | The Courage to Try: The Story of Grypmat | with Tom BurdenTom Burden was an F-16 mechanic in the Air Force, and every day, one of the most painful parts of the job was having his tools slide off the aircraft. Lucky for the Air Force and all of the mechanics who came after him, this mechanical engineer made a decision: to solve that problem, no matter what. And, with some inspiration from his mom’s dashboard mount for her phone, he developed the Grypmat.Tom has become a frequent visitor to The PAST Foundation, and the kiddos just love hearing his story — because it’s awesome. We are con...2020-05-2546 min
Learning Unboxed62 | Restorative Practices & Responsive Classrooms | with Allison McMannisToday we’re going to talk about Restorative Practices and Responsive Classroom, a relatively new but incredibly powerful approach to formal educational spaces that utilizes a variety of social and emotional learning techniques.To learn more about what these practices are and what they look like in a classroom (even a virtual classroom), we sit down with Allison McMannis, a third-grade teacher at Herbert Mills STEAM Elementary School in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more about Herbert Mills Elementary: www.reyn.org/herbertmillselementary_home.aspxTwitter: twitter.com/mi...2020-05-1835 min
Learning Unboxed61 | Dinosaurs, Digging, & Interdisciplinary Education at the Tate Museum | with JP Cavigelli and Dylan TrentAt some point growing up, kids discover dinosaurs — and most kids at least go through a phase where they love (if not obsess over) dinosaurs. So, today we're going to talk about dino digs and how they create an opportunity to learn about an entire career and a field of scientific study from an amazing expert. Our guests are JP Cavigelli, who organizes dino digs at the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College, and Dylan Trent, a sophomore at Upper Arlington High School who participated in a dino dig.We also discuss how paleontology and the love of...2020-05-1132 min
Learning UnboxedSpecial Edition: What College Students Want Their Universities to Know about Virtual Learning | with Fatima Bainazar and Katie CorbinFatima Bainazar and Katie Corbin are both college freshman, one at a large public university and the other at a small liberal arts college. What they now have in common, like so many college students around the globe, is a sudden and sometimes jarring experience with virtual instruction. Listen in to learn from their experiences during a global pandemic.2020-05-0623 minLearning UnboxedSpecial Edition: What College Students Want Their Universities to Know about Virtual Learning | with Fatima Bainazar and Katie CorbinFatima Bainazar and Katie Corbin are both college freshman, one at a large public university and the other at a small liberal arts college. What they now have in common, like so many college students around the globe, is a sudden and sometimes jarring experience with virtual instruction. Listen in to learn from their experiences during a global pandemic.2020-05-0623 min
Learning Unboxed60 | Solving Real-Life Problems with Underwater Robots: The MATE ROV Competition | with Jill ZandeThe MATE ROV program is one of the most wonderfully unique, engaging, and fun expressions of STEM education that a student can participate in. The MATE ROV Competition uses remotely operated vehicles — AKA underwater robots — to inspire and challenge students to learn and creatively apply STEM principles to solve real-world problems and strengthen their critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It’s awesome.To learn more about MATE and all that MATE is and aspires to be, we sit down with is the Jill Zande, the Associate Director and Competition Coordinator for the MATE Center, as well as the...2020-05-0444 min
Learning Unboxed59 | Engineering & Empathy | with Melissa Higgins & Michelle CerroneWhat do engineering and empathy have to do with each other and how we learn? That’s the question we’re going to address in today’s episode with Melissa Higgins, who is the Senior Director of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) at the Boston Children's Museum. Melissa loves to create exciting hands-on, minds-on STEAM challenges that inspire children and educators to engage and enjoy STEAM learning, and she has some great insight into how kids learn and how we all think that are invaluable for educators of all kinds.Joining Melissa is Michell...2020-04-2741 min
Learning Unboxed58 | Active Education at the Intersection of IT & Watersports | with The School of One & MCPcCleveland happens to be home to one of the most unique and innovative education initiatives in the country: The School of One, a flexible program that provides instruction to meet the student's needs — socially, emotionally, and academically — at one of eight sites within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. In this episode, we’re focusing on the site at The Foundry, which is actually not a school but a rowing facility and part of a partnership with MCPc, a data protection company headquartered in the area.We have three guests to provide insight on every aspect of the initia...2020-04-2041 min
Learning Unboxed57 | Making Computer Science Education Standard & How to Teach Computer Science While Homeschooling | with Alice SteinglassIn previous episodes, we've talked about the importance of computer science and coding, the opportunities that open up for students when they do get exposed to this education, and how hard it can be for schools and teachers to really ramp up computer science programs. The good news is there are some amazing organizations out in the world that are trying to be partners in this space. And today, we’re talking with Alice Steinglass, who is the President of Code.org, one of the biggest and most experienced organizations in this space. Plus, Code.org has som...2020-04-1345 min
People Helping PeoplePAST Foundation Allows Students to Use Their Creativity as Education | with Annalies CorbinSend us a textAnnalies Corbin, Ph.D., from PAST Foundation speaks on transforming education through the PAST Innovation Lab. Programs in the organization change how students interact with learning environments.From Annalies’ view, today’s education systems do not properly equip students as the structure of those education systems is obsolete. She brought our attention to how we’re using the same education approaches we used over 100 years ago. Back then, education prepared students for specific industry skills based on career needs of that age, like blue-collar jobs. That was a time when people spent decades doing the sa...2020-04-0944 min
Learning Unboxed56 | Learning in The Wilds & Resources for Homeschooling (When You Didn’t Expect to Be) | with Emily KnappWhen our host Annalies grows up, she wants to be today’s guest: Emily Knapp, the conservation education coordinator at The Wilds, where she has access to a 10,000-acre classroom and facilitates some of the most amazing programs.In addition to sharing how Emily educates and engages the community through The Wilds, she has a ton of fantastic advice for parents who are, to their surprise, currently homeschooling for the first time.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at thewilds.columbuszoo.orgInstagram: www.instagram.com/visitthewildsFacebook: www.facebook.com/vi...2020-04-0635 minLearning Unboxed56 | Learning in The Wilds & Resources for Homeschooling (When You Didn’t Expect to Be) | with Emily KnappWhen our host Annalies grows up, she wants to be today’s guest: Emily Knapp, the conservation education coordinator at The Wilds, where she has access to a 10,000-acre classroom and facilitates some of the most amazing programs.In addition to sharing how Emily educates and engages the community through The Wilds, she has a ton of fantastic advice for parents who are, to their surprise, currently homeschooling for the first time.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at thewilds.columbuszoo.orgInstagram: www.instagram.com/visitthewildsFacebook: www.facebook.com/vi...2020-04-0635 min
Learning Unboxed055 | Shining a Light on Career Opportunities in the Fashion Industry | with Yogi Terrell, Rob Smith, & Joe BrimThere’s incredible career potential in the fashion industry, and when you show that to a kid and you show them the variety of careers behind the scenes in the fashion industry, it can get those kids excited to learn.So, today, we’re sitting down with three of the people who are devoted to engaging kids and teaching them about the opportunities in this industry, especially in Columbus: Joe Brim, a self-described engagement experience strategist and creative who focuses on design through the eyes of the end user; Yohannan “Yogi” Terrell, CEO/Partner at Warhol and WALL ST...2020-03-3040 min
Learning UnboxedSpecial Edition: From Traditional Classroom to Virtual Instruction (Learning Unboxed Special Edition) with Jeff SchneiderJeff is a PAST Teaching and Learning Coach as part of our School Design team and better yet, Jeff is a veteran virtual teacher with tons of experiences, do’s , dont’s and so much more for us to think about to be successful in making this switch. • How does a teachers thinking need to change as we move quickly into online education?• How does student thinking need to change in response to this new direction in education?• Logistics of Digital Classes• Give students the work and let them do it in their time...2020-03-2617 min
Learning UnboxedSpecial Edition: Working Collaboratively in Virtual School Environments (Learning Unboxed Special Edition) with Mary SchneiderMary is a PAST Teaching and Learning Coach as part of our School Design team and she gets asked about strategies for collaborative teaching all the time. On this episode we will explore the 5 most frequently asked questions about virtual collaboration in educational settings. • What does it look like to work collaboratively in a virtual environment?• How will I be able to work with my colleagues to plan and be part of my PLC?• Why should I have my learners work collaboratively?• How can I assess my learners if I can't see them w...2020-03-2615 min
Learning UnboxedSpecial Edition: Easy Tips for Working Remotely (Learning Unboxed Special Edition) with Kat DeanerAre you looking for quick and easy tips on how to transition to working remotely? Give a listen to Kat Deaner, a remote working warrior -- after five years working virtually with teams and industries from around the globe Kat has a number of tips to make sure you can quickly and efficiently transition to a fully virtual environment. • The virtual working environment • Managing time• Avoiding distractions• Maintaining a sense of community 2020-03-2514 min
Learning Unboxed054 | The Fab Foundation: Democratizing Tools for Change | with Sonya Pryor-JonesSonya Pryor-Jones is the Chief Implementation Officer for The Fab Foundation, an organization with a mission to provide access to the tools, knowledge, and financial means necessary to educate, innovate, and invent using technology and digital fabrication. Their goal is to allow anyone to make (almost) anything, and the impact they’ve made over the past 10 years is powerful.The founders of The Fab Foundation wanted to democratize digital fabrication because they saw these technological tools as tools for change — changes in education, changes in opportunity, and changes in social justice. The Fab Lab Network now spans 1,800 labs...2020-03-2340 min
Learning Unboxed053 | Lessons from the Rijksmuseum: Creating Immersive & Fun Opportunities for Education in Public Spaces | with Irma de VriesThere’s a common problem that pops up at the intersection of classic art and education: it’s challenging to make those collections accessible to a broad and diverse group of people. Art can feel intimidating to some, even exclusionary, but that really doesn’t have to be the case if we can make these spaces more inviting.Irma de Vries, Senior Staff Member for Families and Children in the Education Department at the Rijksmuseum, shares how they’re making informal education opportunities more accessible and fun at one of the most magical museums on Earth.To lea...2020-03-1640 min
Learning Unboxed052 | Honoring Georgia O'Keeffe: Educator, Artist, & Independent Spirit | with Katrina StacyGeorgia O'Keeffe is known as the mother of American modernism, but many people don’t know that O'Keeffe was also an educator with a passion for giving back to her community. That’s why the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Sante Fe, New Mexico, provides free educational programs and outreach to youth free of charge — and they’re doing some spectacular things both in their programs and in the museum.To learn more about this amazing work, Annalies sits down with Katrina Stacy, the Curator of Education and Interpretation at the Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumTo learn more, vi...2020-03-0934 minLearning Unboxed052 | Honoring Georgia O'Keeffe: Educator, Artist, & Independent Spirit | with Katrina StacyGeorgia O'Keeffe is known as the mother of American modernism, but many people don’t know that O'Keeffe was also an educator with a passion for giving back to her community. That’s why the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Sante Fe, New Mexico, provides free educational programs and outreach to youth free of charge — and they’re doing some spectacular things both in their programs and in the museum.To learn more about this amazing work, Annalies sits down with Katrina Stacy, the Curator of Education and Interpretation at the Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumTo learn more, vi...2020-03-0934 min
Learning Unboxed051 | How Universities Can Better Engage K-12 Students Through Community Outreach | with Jamie Shuda of BioEYESToday we’re talking about a critical piece of the educational landscape that we haven’t really touched on in previous episodes: how university faculty can leverage their expertise to craft programming that gives back to students and the local community (and, inversely, how teachers can bring effective college programs and faculty into their classrooms).And our guest today has been bridging that gap since 2002. Jamie Shuda is a former elementary school teacher who now serves as the Director of Outreach and Education for the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The flagship program for...2020-03-0233 min
Learning Unboxed050 | BoSTEM: How Communities Can Collaborate to Create High-Quality STEM Learning Opportunities | with Julia Kilgore & Joe RosenbaumBoSTEM is a collaborative effort throughout the City of Boston that aims to ensure that every middle-school student in Boston Public Schools has access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities.Our guests today represent the two organizations that partnered up to start BoSTEM — Julia Kilgore of Boston After School and Beyond and Joe Rosenbaum of United Way — and there’s a lot that just about every community in the country can learn from this type of collaborative partnership.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Find a United Way near you: unitedway.org/find-y...2020-02-2439 min
Learning Unboxed049 | Planes, Trains, & Automobiles: The Role of Education in Smart Mobility & Infrastructure | with Rich GrangerThere’s no state in our nation that doesn't have some type of transportation issue that they are wrestling with right now. It's a global issue, especially at the rate and pace of change of technology.And there is an amazing opportunity for schools and students to be part of the conversation about these various transportation issues. So, today, we’re talking to someone who is out there, every day, working with schools and other community partners to solve these problems in a way that works for everyone: Rich Granger, Managing Director of Workforce Development at DriveOhio.2020-02-1735 min
Learning Unboxed048 | Creating Real-World Implications for Grade-School Curricula | with Angela ForinoHave you ever heard a kid ask, “But how will I use this in the real world?” Maybe you even asked that question yourself back in the day? This disconnect creates disengagement for a lot of kids, but that’s just the way these systems were designed — and that’s a big part of the broken system that needs to be changed.Luckily, there are amazing teachers like Angela Forino out there, a third-grade teacher at Reynoldsburg City Schools who has spent the last few years working on the Smart Teynoldsburg Project, a program endeavoring to make social stu...2020-02-1035 min
Learning Unboxed047 | Giving Back to a Future Generation of Underwater Engineers | with Marty KleinWe are once again on the road this week, this time in Boston, Massachusetts with Marty Klein, president of Martin Klein Consulting. You will find that part of Marty's journey was taking his scientific work and providing an opportunity for public outreach and engagement, taking the real-world science and engineering he's doing and make it relevant to young people.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:MATE: https://www.materovcompetition.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-klein-7854a3177Learning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric...2020-02-0347 min
Learning Unboxed046 | Following Your Passion & Facilitating Human Growth | with Calvin MiresOn today’s episode of Learning Unboxed we are sharing the story of Calvin Mires and his journey in pursuing his passion: education. We talk about what’s possible, the amazing opportunities out there, and the importance of connection. Calvin shares his experiences in teaching educators and facilitating human growth in innovative and unexpected ways. Calvin Mires, currently works as Research Associate III with Woods Hole. Though, that title doesn’t encompass everything Calvin has done, he has taught classes from global health issues to Middle Eastern cultures to Maritime Archeology, developed 5 field schools, trained nearly 70 citizen scientists...2020-01-2747 min
Learning Unboxed045 | Making Sure Sea Turtles Last with Love A Sea Turtle | with Dan Sokolovic & Brittany TurnerOn Learning Unboxed, we like to share case studies of the projects and programs that are revolutionizing education; great new ideas that have already been tested, the lessons that we've learned along the way, and where there are opportunities for other communities to do similar things as they think about education. On this episode of Learning Unboxed we are sharing the story of an organization located in North Carolina called Love A Sea Turtle (LAST). A non-profit organization started by an 8 year old girl with a passion to help sea turtles last.To tell us a...2020-01-2040 min
Learning Unboxed044 | How to Train Teachers to Let Students Lead | with Erika Reeves & Mary SchneiderA school is only as good as its teachers, and how we train our teachers is important.Joining us today is Mary Schneider and Erika Reeves to talk about school design at PAST, which is how we integrate the teachers with what they will be doing in the classroom. We also talk about P3 (problems, projects, products), an online course that introduces teachers into creating coursework and using design thinking.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:P3 Applied: www.pastfoundation.org/p3-applied-mentorship-seriesLearning Unboxed is produced in part...2020-01-1339 min
Learning Unboxed043 | Girls Who Lead, Pt. 2This year, the PAST Foundation held our 2nd annual Girls Who Lead Summit. The event focused on giving 120 parents and students an opportunity to explore and try out different STEM skills. For this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the participants at this summit to share some of the incredible things they are doing!To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.pastfoundation.org/girls-who-lead-summitLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio2020-01-0644 min
Learning Unboxed042 | Girls Who Lead, Pt. 1This year, the PAST Foundation held our 2nd annual Girls Who Lead Summit. The event focused on giving 120 parents and students an opportunity to explore and try out different STEM skills. For this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the participants at this summit to share some of the incredible things they are doing!To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.pastfoundation.org/girls-who-lead-summitLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio2019-12-1647 min
Learning Unboxed041 | The Past & Future of Girl Scouts | with Tammy WhartonMost people are familiar with Girl Scouts, but may not realize what they do today or the wide-spreading impact they have on girls and communities. Tammy Wharton, President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, talks about their mission to develop girls’ courage, confidence, and character, and how that mission helps move more girls towards STEM and STEAM careers.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.gsoh.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-wharton-1a24939Learning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by E...2019-12-0940 min
Learning Unboxed040 | Stargazer, the Portable Planetarium | with Asis GonzalezWe’re talking with Asis Gonzalez, the Planetarium Coordinator at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, to talk about a Planetarium that isn’t like any you’ve seen before: It travels! The goal is to get people excited about and invested in their surroundings in a way that traditional schoolwork can’t.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.santafechildrensmuseum.orgStargazer: www.santafechildrensmuseum.org/explore/stargazer-portable-planetariumLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio2019-12-0236 min
Learning Unboxed039 | Teaching Modern Manufacturing to K-12 Students | with Darius Melvin & Susan WittToday we visit the Buffalo Manufacturing Works with Susan Witt, the STEM Lab Manager for Buffalo Manufacturing Works, and Darius Melvin, an educator who came to Buffalo Manufacturing Works to be the STEM Learning Lab Instructor. We talk about the future of manufacturing work, what that is going to look like for kids, and how we prepare them for it.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.buffalomanufacturingworks.comLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in C...2019-11-1841 min
Learning Unboxed038 | Collaborating With Your Community on Design Challenges | with Meghan FedererThe Works is a museum, but it is also much more than that. It is a place to not just learn but explore for kids, families, and adults — and it’s an active member of the Newark, Ohio, community.Meghan Federer is the STEM Education Director for Middle and High School students at The Works, and she sees herself and the museum as a spark; an opportunity to ignite engagement in history, art, and technology. Meghan takes a hands-on role in helping kids and adults alike take charge of their learning and find new ways to explore.2019-11-1141 min
Learning Unboxed037 | Preparing for the Next Industrial Revolution, Additive Manufacturing | with Ian Stroop & Mike KunselmanToday we are going to talk about additive manufacturing, what some are calling the next industrial revolution. First of all, what exactly is additive manufacturing, and what is so exciting about it? We also talk about the Additive Manufacturing Summer Institute, which was a project between the National Science Foundation ATE Grant Program and Columbus State Community College, the PAST Foundation, along with a lot of collaborators from industry and a variety of educational partners in and around the community.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Additive Manufacturing Summer Program: https://www.pastfoundation...2019-11-0438 min
Learning Unboxed036 | Introducing Women & Minorities to Days Science | with Jenna McGuire & Airyana WashingtonJoining us today is Jenna McGuire, who is the Associate Director for Translational Data Analytics Institute at The Ohio State University, and Airyana Washington, a student who participated in the data science summer camp program. We talk about data science and what the heck it is. But more importantly, how do we get more young women interested in what data science is about? We also talk about Airyana’s interest in politics, advocating for minorities, and the environment at a political level, and how to take all of this interest and turn it into a future career.To...2019-10-2842 min
Learning Unboxed035 | Teaching Engineering, Creativity, & Having Fun | with Armando Henriquez & Dean AlkireJoining us today are Armando Henriquez and Dean Alkire, who are going to talk about the role of university student clubs working with K-12 students and how we can get those young students to actively engage in their own learning in an after school setting. Armando is a fourth-year undergrad in mechanical engineering at the Ohio State University and Dean is an eighth grader at the Metro Early College Middle School participating in an afterschool program called the Innovators Club.Together, they talk about the experiences of bringing engineering into schools early in a fun, exciting way...2019-10-2133 min
Learning Unboxed034 | Engineering Creativity Through Music | with Bill ManchesterWe are once again on the road, this time with Bill Manchester. Bill has always hated the idea of wasting kids' time. He didn’t want music class to be seen as a filler class or time waster for students, so he worked hard to make something more out of it. He is passionate about teaching kids not just music, but everything, using the lens of musical performance and production.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Twitter: https://twitter.com/manchester_eduTEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/umA0K6aE15ULearning Un...2019-10-1435 min
Learning Unboxed033 | Combining Empathy and Technology for a Solid Foundation | with Evelyn Van TilEvelyn Van Til has her fingers in oh so many pies: she’s a cultural architect, she works in apprenticeships as a consultant at Apprenti, and she's incredibly active in the Central Ohio communities around technology, computer science education, and more.There is an expectation today that you can use technology, whether or not you see yourself working in tech. From retail, food service, and warehousing logistics to the more obvious careers in tech and cutting-edge innovation that you see at startups, technology simply touches every aspect of work today.We are seeing transformation at ev...2019-10-0744 min
Learning Unboxed032 | Leading Education Initiatives in Healthcare and Technology | with Grady BurrowsGrady Burrows leads the talent initiative at BioEnterprise, a non-profit accelerator for the biomedical space. They find talent and train them in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and health IT industries. These fields are growing rapidly, locally and globally, and their job to grow and diversify talent is increasingly important to society.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:BioEnterprise: https://www.bioenterprise.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/BioEnterprise-Corporation/154676224607662Twitter: https://twitter.com/BioECorpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bioenterpriseYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/BioEnterpriseLearning Unboxed...2019-09-3037 min
Learning Unboxed031 | Creative STEM-Based Summer Programs & the Challenges Educators Face | with Laura Bloch & Ashley PriceThe Innovation Lab is the PAST Foundation’s “test kitchen,” where we brainstorm the creation of summer STEM experiences for the students. And today, we’re talking to two of the people responsible for creating these experiences: Ashley Price, Assistant Director of Bridge Programs at the PAST Innovation Lab, and Laura Bloch, a student at Columbia University who is working towards her master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Media.Laura and Ashley walk us through the challenges of leading diverse groups of students, embracing failures both in children and as teachers, and creatively linking real world problems w...2019-09-2336 min
Learning Unboxed030 | Teaching Through Your Passion to Create Passionate Students | with Kelly PreheimJoining us today is Kelly Preheim. Kelly is a kindergarten teacher in Armour, South Dakota. Armour is a small, rural town in South Dakota, with a population of only 800 people.Kelly is passionate around birds, and she found a way to teach everything in kindergarten through the lens of birds, from creating bird houses to field guides to help out their community. She also started the Chickadee Club as a way to keep kids who were leaving her classroom engaged with her and with their interest in birds and in nature.To learn more, visit...2019-09-1636 min
Learning Unboxed029 | Talent Crisis & Career Opportunities: Inspiring the Next Generation of Agricultural Enthusiasts | with Chris Baker & Marissa MulliganWhen people talk about education, they rarely talk about agricultural education — but there are infinite possibilities for careers that are available to explore in this space! Luckily, we’re joined by two people who are well prepared to guide us through this possibility space: Chris Baker, Executive Director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, and Marissa Mulligan, Extension Educator with 4-H Youth Development and the Explore Ag Program within Ohio State Extension.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at https://www.exploreag.org/Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation: https://ofbf.org/foundation/...2019-09-0936 min
Learning Unboxed028 | Getting Your Feet Wet with Marine Sciences: A Creative & Transformative Education Program from South Africa | with Russell StevensWe’re back on the road. This time, we are in the beautiful, bustling city of Cape Town, South Africa – and we have an incredibly special treat! Because we have the opportunity to visit with Russell Stevens, Head of Education of the Two Oceans Aquarium.Two Ocean Aquarium sits in a perfect location for marine education, primed to be one of the most impactful education programs in the world. Because many developing nations are looking to the future and the future of the environment, and they’re putting a greater premium on student understanding so that they can pa...2019-09-0249 min
Learning Unboxed027 | Van Gogh Museum: Creating Engaging & Tactile Learning Experiences Through Play | with René Van BlerkToday’s guest is René Van Blerk, who is the Senior Educator and Senior Curation of Education and Interpretation of the Van Gogh Museum, who helped shape one of the most creative and innovative programs that I've seen in a long time. It's called Vincent's Traveling Case. René wanted to find ways for families to engage with the art they were viewing when they weren’t right in front of it. Museums can be busy, they can get hectic, and you can continue thinking about the stories being told while searching for someplace quiet.To learn more, visit...2019-08-2638 min
Learning Unboxed026 | The Role of Museums in Cultivating Creativity | with Cindy FoleyToday, we are continuing our conversation about the critically important role of the arts in communities and education. To guide us through this conversation, we sit down with Cindy Meyers Foley, the Executive Deputy Director for Learning and Experience at the Columbus Museum of Art.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.columbusmuseum.orgCindy’s TEDx Talk: youtu.be/ZcFRfJb2ONkLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio2019-08-1943 min
Learning Unboxed025 | Infusing Art Into Education to Make Learning Fun & Cooperative | with Amanda Schaeffer & Neel MawalkarToday, we have a wonderful teacher and a student joining us today, Amanda Schaeffer and Neel Mawalkar.Amanda is an art teacher out of Hilliard City Schools, which is one of the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. She teaches both Art and Ecology, very STEAM-focused, in part of Hilliard City Schools Innovation Learning Campus.Neel is a 10-year old student who just finished up the 5th grade at Wickliffe Elementary School, which is also in the suburbs of Columbus in Upper Arlington. Next year, Neel is going to be celebrating his journey into middle school, and...2019-08-1234 min
Learning Unboxed024 | GROOVE U: How an Innovative Post-Secondary Music Industry Career Program is Impacting the K-12 Space | with Dwight Heckleman & Nicholas BurgettToday, we’re going to be talking about music and the role of arts, music, and technology in education – and we’re going to be doing that by learning more about the unique and innovative program here in Columbus. GROOVE U is a post-secondary two-year music industry career program focusing on music industry entrepreneurship, with a heavy emphasis on experiential and applied learning. And, impressively, the program boasts a 96% job placement in-field among all its graduates.Our guests are Dwight Heckelman, the founder and Director at GROOVE U, and Nicholas Burgett, a Metro Early College High School graduat...2019-07-1540 min
Learning Unboxed023 | Getting Out of the Classroom & Into the Field | with Sheli Smith & Pam HayesWe are joined by awesome guests who know a thing or two (or ten) about what happens when you take your kids out of the classroom, out of the building, and you go into the field. Pam Hayes is the Early College Coordinator for Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio and Sheli Smith is the Chief Academic Officer at the PAST Foundation and the PAST Innovation Lab.But this is not just a conversation about outdoor education. This is a conversation about how we can truly scaffold kids to have meaningful experiences in an early...2019-07-0846 min
Learning Unboxed022 | Clackamas Middle College: Dare to Step Out to Meet the Needs of Your Kids | with Brian SienToday, we are continuing our tour of early access programs that help children transition into post-secondary, often blurring the lines of that traditional high school to college transition in the process. We’ve luckily had the privilege of seeing and exploring some of these programs in other areas of the country and world, and we think getting a view of everything that people are doing now is a really important part of making these programs even better in the future.Our guest is Brian Sien, who is the current Principal of Clackamas Middle College, a fabulous school ou...2019-07-0148 min
Learning Unboxed021 | STEMcoding: Reimaging STEM Education | with Chris Orban & Richelle Teeling-SmithToday we’re excited to introduce you to a new program called STEMcoding, which is an effort to reimagine STEM courses with computer science in mind, and two of the people spearheading this initiative, Chris Orban and Richelle Teeling-Smith.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more about STEMcoding: u.osu.edu/stemcodingStart taking modules now on the YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/STEMcodingTwitter: twitter.com/STEMcodingYou can find more coding activities at hourofcode.comConnect with Chris: physics.osu.edu/people/orban.14Connect with Richelle: physics.osu.edu/people/teeling-smith.1College Credit Plus: ww...2019-06-2446 min
Learning Unboxed020 | The Highs & Lows of Creating Transformative Educational Programs like Middle College | with Greg Giauque, Kaelle Daugherty, & Isabella SarroThis week, we are wrapping up our tour of the Alaska Middle College program with an on-location conversation at the Mat-Su Middle College. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Middle College as well as the pains of creating transformative educational programs across the nation and around the world.Our guests today are Greg Giauque, who's a Principal Teacher at Mat-Su Middle College, and Kaelle Daughterty and Isabella Sarro, who are both students currently enrolled at Mat-Su Middle College.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at https://www.uaa...2019-06-1734 min
Learning Unboxed019 | What’s Middle College Like? A Student & Teacher’s Perspective | with John Robertson & Kat BarrIn the last episode, we sat down with four of the innovative educators and administrators behind the Alaska Middle College program to discuss what Middle College is and why they’re so effective at improving student outcomes. Today, we’re talking to a teacher and student from Mat-Su Middle College School, the first Middle College school in Alaska, to learn what both students and teachers love about the program. Our guests are John Robertson, a Social Studies and English teacher at the Mat-Su Middle College School, and Kat Barr, a junior currently atten...2019-06-1038 min
Learning Unboxed018 | Middle College: A Win-Win-Win for Students, Communities, & Schools | with Claudia Lampman, Holly Martinson, Luke Almon, & Greg GiauqueToday we are going to learn what Middle College programs are, why they’re so effective at improving student outcomes, and what communities need to know if they are contemplating the possibility of launching Middle Colleges of their own. And we have an all-star lineup of guests joining us to talk about the success of the Middle College School programs in Alaska!We sit down with Dr. Claudia Lampman, the Vice Provost of Student Success and a Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Anchorage, the institution that hosts the Alaska Middle College efforts across the st...2019-06-0348 min
Learning Unboxed017 | Systemic STEM Transformation: How Communities & Schools Can Lead the Change | with Karl RectanusKarl Rectanus is an educator, entrepreneur, advisor, and the co-founder and CEO of LearnPlatform, an organization with a team of educators, researchers, and technologists committed to leveraging data, delivering dynamic solutions, and making results matter.Karl leads K-12 districts, higher ed institutions and state education agencies in their efforts to use the research-based LearnPlatform to continuously improve standards of practice that drive blended and personalized learning at scale, increase student achievement, and expand equitable access to education technologies. So, needless to say, we’re big fans over here at PAST.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.or...2019-05-2744 min
Learning Unboxed016 | The Role of Invention in Education | with Robin Hilsmeier & Jim BrunerToday, we’re talking about the role of invention in education – and why design thinking and problem-based learning should, ultimately, have a much greater role in our classrooms than they currently do.To illustrate the value of invention, we invited two amazing guests, Robin Hilsmeier and Jim Bruner, to discuss how the Ohio Invention League gives students the opportunity to practice design thinking by creating, marketing, and pitching solutions to societal problems.We describe the Invention League, as well as the national Invention Convention program, in detail in the episode, but Jim provides a wonderful expla...2019-05-2047 min
Learning Unboxed015 | Energy Education: How to Create Opportunities for Problem-Based Learning in Classrooms | with Ryan Prestel & Kat DeanerOn Learning Unboxed, we like to share case studies of the projects and programs that are revolutionizing education; great new ideas that have already been tested, the lessons that we've learned along the way, and where there are opportunities for other communities to do similar things as they think about education. That’s why, today, we are excited to introduce you to Energy4Learning, a program that transforms school buildings into learning tools by leveraging real energy data to engage students in problem-based learning. 2019-05-1341 min
Learning Unboxed014 | Strategies That Engage Minds (STEM): The Value of Internships in High School | with Meka Pace & Vanessa JesterI’m often asked question about internships for high school students, so it’s clear that the subject is top of mind in many schools, communities, businesses, and industries. So, in this episode, I want to shine a spotlight on a partnership that exemplifies the benefits of high school internships, for both students and businesses, and encourage other communities to adopt a similar model.Joining us are Meka Pace, the Executive Director and Superintendent of the Metro Schools network, and Vanessa Jester, the Workforce Development Manager at Turner Construction.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org2019-05-0637 min
Learning Unboxed013 | Creating Informal Learning Opportunities (Even in Formal Learning Environments) | with Kim KiehlDr. Kimberlee Kiehl is a passionate supporter of education in the Columbus area, and she has been for a number of years. She actually started a career in formal education, but she left to focus on informal education – and that’s what makes her the perfect person to teach us about how informal education spaces are disrupting the education world and how teachers can utilize local resources and opportunities in the everyday classroom. Dr. Kiehl currently serves as Senior Vice President of Operations and Experience at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI...2019-04-2940 min
Learning Unboxed012 | Explorer At Large: Engaging, Inspiring, and Educating Kids Through Curiosity & Adventure | with Josh Bernstein & Mike SchottJosh Bernstein and Mike Schott are responsible for an awesome new program designed to get kids excited about science: Explorer At Large.Their mission is to engage, inspire, and educate PreK-12 students around the world with standards-driven content that sparks curiosity, playfulness, and wonder. XAL is now placing its educational content in school systems around the country, with help from partners like the Schott Foundation for Public Education, and we can’t wait to share what they’re doing with all of you. To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.org2019-04-2253 min
Learning Unboxed011 | #STEMFeedsOhio: How Design Challenges Empower Students to Solve Problems & Contextualize Learning | with Jeanne Gogolski & Heather ShermanGiving students more experience solving real-world problems is critical to their development as future problem solvers, and that’s why the Ohio Stem Learning Network hosts statewide design challenges. This year, OSLN is asking students to imagine, prototype, and design a solution to food insecurity in their life, community, or world.Luckily, we have two amazing women joining us to unbox this huge topic: Heather Sherman and Jeanne Gogolski. Heather is the Director of Ohio's STEM Learning Network and Stem Relationship Manager for Battelle Education and Jeanne is the Founding Partner of educationprojects.org, one of the in...2019-04-1542 min
Learning Unboxed010 | Girls Rule, STEM’s Cool: How Robotics Teaches Students How to Live & Lead | with Fatima Bainazar, Melissa Olvera, and Elizabeth DrakeOne of the things that we love here at the PAST Foundation is having the opportunity to watch incredible young adults learn and grow; these amazing students are rock stars in our eyes, and giving them a space to stretch their wings is one of the most rewarding experiences we have.And today, we want to introduce you to three of the rockstars that lead the Metrobots, Metro Early College High School’s (MECHS) FRC robotics team. Metrobots and several other robotics teams are housed at the PAST Innovation Lab, one of several co-created learning labs hosted at...2019-04-0849 min
Learning Unboxed009 | Investing in Girls’ Voices, Opinions, & Confidence | with Lisa HinkelmanToday’s guest is an educator, a counselor, a researcher, an author, an advocate, a mentor, a creative thinker, a community changer, an amazing entrepreneur, and a change agent in the lives of girls around the country. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman has spent nearly fifteen years researching girls and educating counselors as both as a professor at The Ohio State University and as the founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), and we are so happy to have her on the show.We know that there won’t be a better future without the practitioners who are on t...2019-04-0148 min
Learning Unboxed008: Shadowbox Live: Multidisciplinary Education with a Rock Aesthetic | with Stacie Boord & Nick WilsonStacie Boord and Nick Wilson join us to unbox Shadowbox Live, a non-profit performance troupe whose top managers also operate as the primary creators, producers, and performers for their self-produced shows.As we think about learning through a new paradigm, Shadowbox Live represents an amazing story mechanism that not only brings the arts alive, but more importantly, takes the ethos of the arts industry and demonstrates what the entire ecosystem can bring to bear, across multiple careers. For over 20 years, this creative force has produced world-class productions, including original rock operas, traditional musicals, fine art exhibits, contemporary...2019-02-1142 min
Learning Unboxed007: Learning with SOLE: Education for the 21st Century | with Jeff McClellan21st century education is a very different beast than the education of the past because our world is vastly different, and the pace of change just keeps increasing. As as result, we have to take a very different approach to learning if we want to prepare our children to thrive in the digital age.So today, we talk to Jeff McClellan, the Founding Director of StartSOLE, an organization that is transforming education through SOLE (Self-Organized Learning Environments).SOLE is a process-based approach to education, as opposed to results-based, that helps prepare students for success in...2019-02-1133 min
Learning Unboxed006: Entrepreneurship in Education | with Kevin GaddKevin Gadd is a serial entrepreneur (and self-identified serial learner), retired Air Force Chief, and the Ohio Program Manager for Apprenti. In this episode, Kevin helps us unbox the role of entrepreneurship in education and the intersection between teaching, learning, and work.The problem with entrepreneurship education is that, until very recently, we have been trying to teach entrepreneurship like math or history: we’d get an outdated book and put students in a class, then if we were getting ambitious, we might have them design a business plan using online software. It was nonfunctional, and it di...2019-02-1136 min
Learning Unboxed005: Robotics in K-12: Helping Students Make Decisions, Solve Problems, & Experience the World | with Angela Hattman & Audrey StricklingOur guests are Angela Hattman, a fabulous Science Teacher at Upper Arlington High School and the fearless teacher who volunteered to help students start a robotics team, and Audrey Strickling, one of the high school students that helped found the UAHS FRC BearBots.We talked with Andy Bruening and Tyler Hertenstein in episode six about the FIRST robotics program, which provides some context into the broader implications of these programs, but Angela and Audrey help us unbox what it means to not just start a team, but how doing so provides meaningful educational and life experiences for...2019-02-1137 min