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Overthrowing EducationEncore of Episode 60: Creating Transformative Schools with Zaynab BaalbakiJump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode! On this episode, Zaynab Baalbaki joins me. She is a passionate educator who is truly working on and supporting others in overthrowing education and creating amazing and equitable learning spaces joins. She talks about an incredible public school, Escuela Verde, where she worked in and I also talk about Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning, another example of education at its best. We also discuss how more traditional schools and districts can start slowly to incorporate elements of both these and other transformative schools into t...2023-12-0348 minOverthrowing EducationEncore of Episode 60: Creating Transformative Schools with Zaynab BaalbakiJump into the Overthrowing Education archives with me in this encore episode! On this episode, Zaynab Baalbaki joins me. She is a passionate educator who is truly working on and supporting others in overthrowing education and creating amazing and equitable learning spaces joins. She talks about an incredible public school, Escuela Verde, where she worked in and I also talk about Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning, another example of education at its best. We also discuss how more traditional schools and districts can start slowly to incorporate elements of both these and other transformative schools into t...2023-12-0348 min
Overthrowing EducationBarbara Smith: Storming the Gates of Traditional EducationIn this episode, I speak with Barbara Smith, a long-time forward-thinking educator and prolific writer. We talk about her upcoming book, The Gatekeepers: Why School Systems Should Rethink Resisting Change. We discuss who the gatekeepers are that keep us from moving education forward and creating a better system. Of course, that includes the U.S. and other countries' obsession with standardized tests, ranking schools and students, and a whole more. This conversation got me riled up, in a good way, to continue the work so many educators like you are doing to overthrow education. And bonus: we talked about...2023-03-0457 minOverthrowing EducationBarbara Smith: Storming the Gates of Traditional EducationIn this episode, I speak with Barbara Smith, a long-time forward-thinking educator and prolific writer. We talk about her upcoming book, The Gatekeepers: Why School Systems Should Rethink Resisting Change. We discuss who the gatekeepers are that keep us from moving education forward and creating a better system. Of course, that includes the U.S. and other countries' obsession with standardized tests, ranking schools and students, and a whole more. This conversation got me riled up, in a good way, to continue the work so many educators like you are doing to overthrow education. And bonus: we talked about...2023-03-0457 min
Overthrowing EducationProtecting Students From Toxic InfluencersThis episode is important for parents and educators to listen to. In it, my special guest – a teenage boy - and I dig deep into the ever increasing problem of teens and pre-teens being influenced by toxic people and dangerous messages online. The most popular is Andrew Tate whose sexist and misogynistic views are couched between advice that many teen boys find empowering. How do we deal with his and other toxic influencers' bile as educators and/or parents? Special thanks to my very special guest, Tuvia, and my awesome fauxmercial voice actor, Jake Miller....2023-02-0622 minOverthrowing EducationProtecting Students From Toxic InfluencersThis episode is important for parents and educators to listen to. In it, my special guest – a teenage boy - and I dig deep into the ever increasing problem of teens and pre-teens being influenced by toxic people and dangerous messages online. The most popular is Andrew Tate whose sexist and misogynistic views are couched between advice that many teen boys find empowering. How do we deal with his and other toxic influencers' bile as educators and/or parents? Special thanks to my very special guest, Tuvia, and my awesome fauxmercial voice actor, Jake Miller....2023-02-0622 min
Overthrowing EducationJessica Fuller: Games and Tools Transforming EducationMy guest, Jess Fuller tells us about RESCHOOL, the creators of the amazing game Revolve as well as other education-changing tools. I love game-based learning – I don’t really video games, and I definitely don’t mean badges and leveling up. I mean learning content, deriving meaning, or assessing for understanding through playing or creating games. But can games actually have an impact on bigger changes in education? And if so, how? Jess and I discuss all of these questions, among other important issues. Then play along with Jess on The 5-Minute Game Show as she kn...2022-06-1346 minOverthrowing EducationJessica Fuller: Games and Tools Transforming EducationMy guest, Jess Fuller tells us about RESCHOOL, the creators of the amazing game Revolve as well as other education-changing tools. I love game-based learning – I don’t really video games, and I definitely don’t mean badges and leveling up. I mean learning content, deriving meaning, or assessing for understanding through playing or creating games. But can games actually have an impact on bigger changes in education? And if so, how? Jess and I discuss all of these questions, among other important issues. Then play along with Jess on The 5-Minute Game Show as she kn...2022-06-1346 min
Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration MindsetBONUS: Overthrowing EducationIn this bonus episode, I chat with Batsheva Frankel about some great tech tools and we have lots of laughs! Show Notes available at jakemiller.net/eduducttape-bonus-010 Check out the Overthrowing Education Podcast at overthrowingeducation.com Check out this episode as well as the show notes at overthrowingeducation.com/episodes/episode-59-jake-miller-growing-your-edtech-integration-mindset This episode is featured with the permission of Batsheva Frankel, host of the Overthrowing Education Podcast. Audio Endorsements for Jake’s Book - Submit your book endorsement on Flipgrid or Speakpipe! FlipGrid.com...2022-02-0747 min
Overthrowing EducationZaynab Baalbaki: Creating Transformative SchoolsOn this episode, Zaynab Baalbaki joins me. She is a passionate educator who is truly working on and supporting others in overthrowing education and creating amazing and equitable learning spaces joins. She talks about an incredible public school, Escuela Verde, where she worked in and I also talk about Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning, another example of education at its best. And we also discuss how more traditional schools and districts can start slowly to incorporate elements of both these and other transformative schools into their learning spaces. If you know of another “super cool school” (a ref...2021-10-3148 minOverthrowing EducationZaynab Baalbaki: Creating Transformative SchoolsOn this episode, Zaynab Baalbaki joins me. She is a passionate educator who is truly working on and supporting others in overthrowing education and creating amazing and equitable learning spaces joins. She talks about an incredible public school, Escuela Verde, where she worked in and I also talk about Qualia: The School for Deeper Learning, another example of education at its best. And we also discuss how more traditional schools and districts can start slowly to incorporate elements of both these and other transformative schools into their learning spaces. If you know of another “super cool school” (a ref...2021-10-3148 min
Overthrowing EducationJake Miller: Growing Your EdTech Integration MindsetIn this episode amazing educator and Ed Tech sage Jake Miller, host of the podcast Educational Duct Tape, and I discuss some great tech tools and how to make sure they enhance, not distract from, your lessons. We also laugh. A lot. In our chat, Jake talks about his new book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset. And you won’t want to miss him play The 5-Minute Game Show, because not only does he nail it, but it’s also pretty funny. And if that isn’t enough, the multi-talented Jake Miller is also the announ...2021-10-1843 minOverthrowing EducationJake Miller: Growing Your EdTech Integration MindsetIn this episode amazing educator and Ed Tech sage Jake Miller, host of the podcast Educational Duct Tape, and I discuss some great tech tools and how to make sure they enhance, not distract from, your lessons. We also laugh. A lot. In our chat, Jake talks about his new book, Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset. And you won’t want to miss him play The 5-Minute Game Show, because not only does he nail it, but it’s also pretty funny. And if that isn’t enough, the multi-talented Jake Miller is also the announ...2021-10-1843 min
PodcastPDLet's Turn Education Upside Down! - PPD073Featured ContentOn Sunday, May 3, 2020, we hosted another live broadcast on our YouTube channel to facilitate a conversation how education can and will change because of everything happening in the world in the Spring of 2020.We were joined by a panel that included, Batsheva Frankel, Tim Cavey, and Jake Miller!About our guests:Batsheva Frankel, the producer, and host of the podcast Overthrowing Education has been an educator for over 25 years. In 2011, she began developing the award-winning LaunchBox line – activities and games that explore big philosophical ideas. As an educational consultant, Bats...2020-05-061h 19
PodcastPDLet's Turn Education Upside Down! – PPD073We're LIVE with Jake Miller, Batsheva Frankel, & Tim Cavey and we're talking about how we can re-shape education!2020-05-061h 19