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Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)Modern Dadhood | Unpacking Fatherhood + Parenting for Dads (and Moms!)Rewind Episode | Jordan Shapiro on Fatherhood + FeminismWhat does it mean to be a "feminist dad"? Maybe a better place to start is asking: what does it mean to be a feminist at all... and why is that term so controversial? There are many ideas and misunderstandings associated with the concept of feminism, and in August of 2021, we were fortunate to explore feminism and fatherhood with the brilliant Jordan Shapiro: author, educator, and senior fellow at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. In his acclaimed book, Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad, Jordan unpacks how traditional ideas of masculinity shape our parenting...2025-07-1833 minNo Such Thing: Education in the Digital AgeNo Such Thing: Education in the Digital AgeThe Movement for Digital WellnessFor decades, the conversation around youth and technology has been dominated by powerful voices—media, researchers, and word-of-mouth warnings—painting a picture of digital tools as the looming threat to young people’s well-being. But what if that narrative isn’t the whole story? What if, instead, we favored the spectrum of possibilities in the digital present and future, instead of a good or evil binary. It would take a a vibrant counter-movement, led by passionate advocates and young people themselves, determined to reclaim the digital world for good. And good news, there is one.This episode...2025-05-2257 minMINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsMINDBEAT by Effective School SolutionsEP 35: Raising and Teaching in a Connected WorldIn this episode, Jordan Shapiro, PhD, from Temple University and the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, joins Duncan and Laine to discuss how educators should differentiate between healthy and harmful digital practices, issues of digital equity, and lessons K-12 educators can learn about designing digital experiences that are developmentally appropriate.https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/children-adolescent-mental-health-anxiety-depression/https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/ 2025-05-2046 minASU+GSV Summit SessionsASU+GSV Summit SessionsChatECE: Empowering Educators and Families with AIRecorded live at the Early Childhood Education Summit within the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, this session featured Isabelle Hau, Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning; Celia Stokes, President, Product, Teaching Strategies; Michael Preston, Executive Director, Joan Ganz Cooney Center, Sesame Workshop; Sara Mauskopf, CEO & Co-founder, Winnie; and moderator Michelle Kang, CEO of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Catch up on the rest of the Early Childhood Education Summit with these episodes:Emily Oster Welcome & Keynote⁠⁠Artificial Intelligence Meets Relational Inte...2025-05-0229 minPop and PlayPop and PlayHow Children’s Media Is ChangingThis season is all about exploring children’s media, and this week Haeny and Nathan talk with Emily Reardon, Emmy Award-winning and patents-holding designer specializing in the development of emergent technologies for play and learning, and Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. Emily and Michael talk to us about their favorite TV shows growing up — remember Electric Company? — and the ways media and education are intertwined, particularly at the current moment. They’ll also talk about the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and its role in research about children’s media, and make the link between media and...2025-04-0836 minKamesa and Mark Make A PodcastKamesa and Mark Make A PodcastKamesa and Mark Make A Podcast, Episode 24In this episode, we talk about the Department of Education on its way to disbanding and what that means to Kamesa and her students; Mark's Final Four bracket (still in tact, he's in second currently in his pool); the passings of David Steven Cohen and George Foreman; the Trivia Question involving "We Are The World" and the 40th anniversary of its chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100; Kamesa talks about the fourth week of "Beyond The Gates" and the latest entry in National Women's History month, Joan Ganz Cooney; and we finish with the Top 6 songs on the Billboard...2025-03-241h 24The Measure of Everyday LifeThe Measure of Everyday LifeTeen Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Online Content As online content evolves, you might assume teenagers are flourishing on the Internet while older Americans shake their head in confusion, but the reality might surprise you. On this episode, we talk with Amanda Lenhart of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop about adolescents and how they think about our lives online.2025-03-0529 minThe Truth in TenThe Truth in TenS01 E06: SESAME ST.How Do You Make Education More Entertaining?   In the 1960's TV had a problem. Kids were watching hundreds of hours of ads and cartoons but they weren't learning anything. That was until Joan Ganz Cooney came along. She revolutionised TV and invented a whole new genre when she launched Sesame Street in 1969 against all the odds. She quickly became one of the most influential people in TV. The story of how Sesame St. came to life is a real hero's journey about fighting systems, challenging the status quo and taking the advice of ki...2025-02-1810 minEmmi & Annie Talk IndieEmmi & Annie Talk IndieEp 1: An Introduction to Emmi & Annie Talk IndieIn which Emmi & Annie introduce themselves, and talk about why they like video games so much. Special guest in the subtext: guilt around lack of productivity brought on by the American-Protestant work ethic.Show notes:Here’s a decent overview of explicit vs implicit memoryJoint-media engagement paper Emmi was drawing from:Takeuchi, L., & Stevens, R. (2011). The new coviewing: Designing for learning through joint media engagement. New York: The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. https://www.joanganzcooneycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/jgc_coviewing_desktop.pdfOther games podcasts hosted by wo...2025-01-0758 minRemaking TomorrowRemaking TomorrowS7 Ep11: Michael Preston, Joan Ganz Cooney CenterMichael Preston, executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop joins Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski to talk about the ways the center is looking to draw together researchers and young people to co-design new and beneficial media experiences.2024-11-1422 minThe Fact HunterThe Fact HunterEpisode 304: Communism In Schools, Churches & Children's "Entertainment"In this episode we look at the Communist subverion of our schoold, churches & children's entertainment. Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TheFactHunter Website: thefacthunter.com Email: thefacthunter@mail.com Snail Mail: George Hobbs PO Box 109 Goldsboro, MD  21636Show Notes:FEMA https://x.com/mjtruthultra/status/1855804563892105563?s=46&t=ytitK_qmWZMvJd0lLKbt-g Impastor https://x.com/protestia/status/1856301876116861228?s=46&t=ytitK_qmWZMvJd0lLKbt-g In 1983, after the passing of Mr...2024-11-131h 26This Day in Celebrity HistoryThis Day in Celebrity History11-10-2024 - a moment in Celebrity HistoryOn November 10th, 1969, the iconic children's educational television series "Sesame Street" made its debut on the National Educational Television network (later known as PBS) in the United States. The show was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, who aimed to use television as a tool to educate young children, especially those from low-income families.The first episode featured now-beloved Muppet characters such as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, and Gordon and Susan, the human cast members. Kermit the Frog, created by the legendary Jim Henson, also appeared in the first season."...2024-11-1002 minFilm History - DailyFilm History - Daily11-10-2024 - on This Moment in Film HistoryOn November 10, 1969, the iconic children's educational television series "Sesame Street" made its debut on the National Educational Television network (NET), which later became the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, the show aimed to use television as a tool to educate young children, particularly those from low-income families.The first episode featured the now-beloved Muppet characters created by Jim Henson, including Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, and Cookie Monster. The show combined live-action, animation, and puppetry to teach children about letters, numbers, and important life skills, while also addressing...2024-11-1002 minAt Large with Scott NortonAt Large with Scott Norton#7: Chris Nee - Creative Courage and Talking Stuffed AnimalsIs there any greater responsibility than educating and entertaining children? Our guest today is an inspiring, creative, and formidable television screenwriter and producer who created Doc McStuffins. Her show went on to be a global sensation and Disney’s longest running series other than Mickey Mouse, featuring a Black girl who looks up to her mother, a doctor, and cares for her many ailing stuffed animals. Working with both Disney and Netflix, Chris has created a fleet of shows, both independently and with the Obamas, for which she’s won three Emmys, five NAACP Image awards, a peabo...2024-08-071h 08The Bible as LiteratureThe Bible as LiteratureOne of These ThingsThings are never what they seem and your eyes can deceive you. Maybe that’s why Sesame Street was so important for so many of us growing up in the seventies.In 1968, Joan Ganz Cooney introduced the show with the teaching segment, “One of These Things.” Her work, set to music by Joe Raposo, conveyed a methodology for study and a life-saving template for correct behavior.“One of these things,” brothers and sisters, always and forever, is not like the others.Thank God for that; and thank God for Sesame Street, and the teachers o...2024-07-1826 minMovie Deputy REVIEWSMovie Deputy REVIEWSJim Henson Idea Man (2024)Jim Henson was a man of myth and legend... only he was a real man who was absolutely legendary. Follow along to find out why. Notes: Norman Seeff, every moment of one's life,  frank oz, Alex Rockwell, Heather Henson, Dave goelz, Lisa Henson,  the Orson Welles show, Paul Henson, Paul Henson Jr, Betty Henson, Brian Henson,  wrc TV, Jane Henson,  Jane nebel, Brian Henson,  Jerry juhl, Wilkins coffee, maury pop brown, Claussens bread, esskay bacon,  sam and friends,  puppeteers of America festival,  frank oznowicz, Mike oznowicz, Jane oznowicz, Muppets Inc, rowlf, Kermit, Jimmy Dean show, I think...2024-06-0709 minDesigning for Children\'s BestDesigning for Children's BestBuilding a Positive Digital Future for Kids, with Kids—TogetherPeek into the Joan Ganz Cooney Center’s approach for prioritizing children’s best interests, leveraging their unique insights, and positively impacting the work of children’s tech and media creators. In this episode, Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, shares the wonders of partnering with kids and each other. Discover how the Cooney Center Sandbox, a design and innovation lab, plays a pivotal role, serving as a place where children and adults engage creatively to together foster a positive and inclusive digital world for children. ...2024-05-2138 minEmpathy GapsEmpathy GapsSafely Using Technology in The Classroom ft Dr Michael Preston, Exec Dir @ Joan Ganz Cooney Center (Sesame Street Workshop)Thank you so much to Dr. Preston for giving me the opportunity to interview you!Listen to Empathy Gaps on other platforms: https://rss.com/podcasts/empathygaps/Dr. Michael Preston serves as the Executive Director at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, an independent research lab that quote advances positive futures for kids in the digital world. He also is the co-founder of CSForAll, an organization that seeks to make computer science education an important part for K-12 students in NYC public schools. Learn more about Dr. Preston: https://joanganzcooneycenter.org...2024-03-1026 min16:1 - Education, Teaching, & Learning16:1 - Education, Teaching, & Learning(How We Got to) Sesame Street!Sesame Street: A Legacy of Education and EntertainmentSesame Street, the iconic children's television show that has entertained and educated generations, is a cultural phenomenon and a staple in American households with young children. Created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett, Sesame Street aims to spark curiosity in children (and adults!) through engaging television content that utilizes the best of what network television has to offer while remaining true to its educational aims. The show's innovative approach combines live-action, animation, and puppetry to teach basic concepts like letters, numbers, and social skills. Sesame Street isn't afraid...2023-12-0748 minPapatriarcatPapatriarcat🇫🇷 #121 - Comment devenir un papa féministe ? - Jordan Shapiro🎙️🇫🇷 #121 - Comment devenir un papa féministe ? - Jordan Shapiro Episode disponible en VO et en VF. Jordan Shapiro, PhD, est un leader d'opinion américain de renommée mondiale. Il est chercheur principal au Joan Ganz Cooney Center de Sesame Workshop et chercheur non résident au Center for Universal Education de la Brookings Institution. Sa chronique Forbes (2012-17) sur l'éducation mondiale, l'apprentissage par le jeu numérique, les enfants et la culture a été lue par plus de 5 millions de personnes dans le monde. Il est un conférencier et consultant...2023-09-1429 minPapatriarcatPapatriarcat🇺🇸 #121 - How to be a feminist dad ? - Jordan Shapiro🎙️🇺🇸 #121 - How to be a feminist dad ? - Jordan Shapiro Episode available in original version and french version. Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. His Forbes' column (2012-17) on global education, learning through digital play, kids and culture was read by over 5 million people around the world. He is an international speaker and consultant whose fresh perspective combines psychology, philosophy, and economics in unexpected wa...2023-09-1435 minPapatriarcatPapatriarcatBANDE ANNONCE #121 - Comment devenir un papa féministe ? - Jordan Shapiro🎙️🇫🇷 BANDE ANNONCE #121 - Comment devenir un papa féministe ? - Jordan Shapiro Quelques extraits de l'épisode à paraitre le 14 septembre 2023 à 18h.Déjà disponible sur Papatriarcat+ ! Quand on parle d'inclusion, dans les villes notamment, nous pouvons constater qu'elles sont généralement pensées pour les adultes, valides, sans enfant. Nous ouvrons la réflexion sur ce sujet et sur : comment faire pour réussir à être dans l'inclusion quand notre environnement nous transmet des codes différents ? Jordan Shapiro, PhD, est un leader d'opinion américain de renommée mondiale. I...2023-09-1303 minListen With Your Mind, Not Just Your Ears With Free AudiobookListen With Your Mind, Not Just Your Ears With Free AudiobookStreet Gang Audiobook by Michael DavisListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 54483 Title: Street Gang Author: Michael Davis Narrator: Caroll Spinney Format: Unabridged Length: 08:21:21 Language: English Release date: 04-27-23 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music Summary: In advance of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, comes Street Gang, Michael Davis's compelling--and often comical--story of the creation and history of the media masterpiece and pop culture landmark, told with the cooperation of one of the show's cofounders, Joan Ganz Cooney. Sesame Street was born as a result of a discussion at Cooney's home about the poor quality of...2023-04-278h 21Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentStreet Gang by Michael DavisPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/54483 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Street Gang Author: Michael Davis Narrator: Caroll Spinney Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 21 minutes Release date: April 27, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 2 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: In advance of the 40th anniversary of Sesame Street, comes Street Gang, Michael Davis's compelling--and often comical--story of the creation and history of the media masterpiece and pop culture landmark, told with the cooperation of one of the show's cofounders, Joan Ganz Cooney. Sesame Street was born as a result of a discussion at Cooney's home about the poor quality...2023-04-2702 minAMPLIFY: The RevolutionHER PodcastAMPLIFY: The RevolutionHER Podcastwith Carly ShulerIn this episode titled "Scaling Impact Through Entrepreneurship", we chat with Carly Shuler, award-winning Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hoot Reading, about scaling impact for others when scaling a business. Carly shares insights on how a double bottom line can create a ripple effect to grow both your revenue and social giveback, as well as tips on how you can implement social impact through collaborations and small steps that can grow over time. --- Carly Shuler is a literacy expert leveraging the power of technology to advance reading skills for thousands of children across North America. A...2023-04-0541 minPodhast - der Podcast von Patrick & MarcoPodhast - der Podcast von Patrick & Marco#133 Wir amüsieren uns zu Tode - Neal Postman & die SesamstraßePatrick & Marco plaudern über ihre #Lieblingsstraße und all die #Monster, die sie als Kinder liebgewonnen haben. Außerdem ist der US-Psychologe Lloyd #Morrisett gestorben. Der Ideengeber für die #Sesamstraße wurde 93 Jahre alt, wie die Organisation Sesame Workshop auf Twitter bekanntgab. "Lloyd hinterlässt ein übergroßes und unauslöschliches Vermächtnis für Generationen von Kindern auf der ganzen Welt", hieß es in der Mitteilung. Als jahrzehntelanger Leiter der Produktionsfirma sei er fasziniert von der Macht der Technologie gewesen und habe stets überlegt, wie man diese für Bildung nutzen könne. Sesame Workshop teilte außerdem ein Stateme...2023-02-0354 minEdtech InsidersEdtech InsidersEducation Technology for the Next Generation with Michael Preston and Zaza Kabayadondo of the Joan Ganz Cooney CenterSend us a textMichael Preston, PhD is the Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, a pioneering thought leader at the intersection of technology, media, and children’s learning. He leads the Center’s efforts to explore new frontiers and new literacies, support and translate research into action, and guide the field toward better opportunities and outcomes for kids.Previously, Michael co-founded CSforALL, the hub for the national Computer Science for All movement; after launching a 10-year partnership with New York City to provide high-quality computer science to every stud...2023-01-091h 04Native Voice One PodcastNative Voice One PodcastIndigenous YOUth NationWelcome to the Dine’ Nation! Join a team of youth as they live and celebrate their ancient living culture! Our youth hosts will take the listener on a journey beyond reservation lines and into the cultural and creative lives of people who are continuing to break down stereotypes. Deezhi, featured in “Day in the Life," sits outside of the hogan to rest after her Kinaalda (Coming of Age Ceremony). Youth time traveler, Dahi, discovers who is in the archives of the Library of Congress in Washington DC and what vast cultural knowledge has been stored. Among the voices in this epis...2022-10-2729 minOn TrackOn TrackYoung people coping with COVID-19This Friday on “In Conversation,” we talked about the pandemic's effect on how kids are learning, developing, and socializing. What does the future hold for young people as we navigate current and possibly new variants?We talked to child development experts and educators, and ask some young people how COVID-19 changed their lives.This episode was made possible in part by the Jewish Heritage Fund and through funding provided by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop as part of the Next Gen Public Media Initiative, generously supported by t...2022-04-2252 minSchool For Fathers PodcastSchool For Fathers Podcast#106: STAND: How To Be A Feminist Dad - Jordan ShapiroWhat does it take to be a Feminist Dad - and why does it matter? Author Jordan Shapiro joins me for an exploration of his upcoming book, How to Be a Feminist Dad. We question “what is manliness?”, dive into intersectionality, and consider how the world view is changing, and what’s needed for men and fathers.  About my guest, Jordan Shapiro:  Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brooking...2022-01-1439 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureDaniel Kelley: Changing Gaming to Fight HateDaniel Kelley is the associate director for the Center of Technology and Society at the Anti-Defamation League. Daniel joins Laura and Jordan to discuss how online hate manifests in online spaces, particularly in the online games world, and how positive steps are being taken by civil society and technology companies to combat these issues.2021-12-2239 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureAmanda LaTasha Armstrong: What Black Feminism Can Teach Us About Children’s Media ExperiencesAmanda LaTasha Armstrong joins Jordan and Laura to discuss issues around race and representation in games and online platforms. They discuss thinking about who's represented in media—from television to games. They discuss the power dynamics and social issues that children experience within real-world environments, and how technology and media can perpetuate these issues.2021-12-2040 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureKimberly Voll: Fostering Healthy Online CommunitiesKimberly Voll is a game developer, researcher, and co-founder of the Fair Play Alliance. In this episode, Kimberly joins Laura and Jordan to talk about her earliest experiences with video games, her interest in artificial intelligence, understanding games as social ecosystems, and the challenges of combating toxicity in digital spaces.2021-12-1733 minThe Round Table: A YVote PodcastThe Round Table: A YVote PodcastCan You Tell Me How to Get (Past) Sesame Street?Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away...At this week's round table, Inica, Jack, & Kenisha spoke with Michael Preston and Rafi Santo from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop about how teens are engaging with public media, and media and social media more broadly today. We all expressed nostalgia for public broadcasting, connecting it to our youth, while not fully connecting it to our present. Which didn’t surprise our guests because it mirrors findings in their By/With/For Youth: Inspiring Next Gen Public Media Audiences initiative, in which they spoke with  tweens and teens across the U.S...2021-12-1631 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureMichael Preston: How Can Media Serve the “Missing Middle Audience” of Teens and Tweens?Teens & tweens have complex interests, questions, and opinions, their own devices & fewer options in educational media than younger children. Michael Preston discusses the “missing middle” audience, approaches to playful learning, and redefining digital wellbeing on the #intothedigitalfuture podcast2021-12-1536 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureAlicia Blum-Ross: Parenting in a Digital AgeAlicia Blum Ross is a Public Policy Lead for Kids and Families at Google and the co-author of Parenting for a Digital Future: How Hopes and Fears about Technology Shape Children's Lives. In this episode, Laura and Jordan welcome Alicia to discuss how parenting has changed in response to technology, balancing the benefits for children against the risks, and the importance of digital literacy.2021-12-1335 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureQuazar: Exploring Identities in the Digital Age“Pursue yourself!” Roblox developer Quazar shares his story of self-expression and identity through digital media on the #intothedigtialfuture podcast. For anyone who has ever felt different, outside, or even bullied, online spaces for community and creativity can be healthy and supportive outlets. Hear how Quazar’s Vision Park, a quirky 1980s-themed, neon theme park has become a safe digital place for players to escape to and find community.2021-12-1031 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureDavid Kleeman: Youth Media Trends During the PandemicDuring the pandemic, parents found creative ways to make family time special, with movie nights, multigenerational Tiktok dances, and even hanging out in Roblox with their kids. “Families are really doing their best to make this time as special as they can manage to make it,” says David Kleeman, Senior Vice President of Global Trends at Dubit. Tune in to hear more about what experts are seeing this year as we all navigate a reality where “down on the corner is up on the server.”2021-12-0936 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureSonia Livingstone: Finding Balance in the Digital FutureWhat are Child Rights in our digital world? Sonia Livingstone is working to ensure a balanced approach to design and policy to allow kids to make the most of opportunities afforded by technology while protecting them. Balance might mean weighing the risks of being online with opportunities for learning, or finding approaches to parenting that let the family strike a balance with digital spaces and face-to-face experiences.2021-12-0731 minJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJoan Ganz Cooney Center: Into the Digital FutureJenny Radesky: Pandemic Parenting and Kids’ Digital WellbeingParenting in a pandemic has forced kids to rely on technology more than ever before, yet as we work through this challenging time, Dr. Jenny Radesky hopes for a silver lining where parents can use the time together to better understand their kids' relationships to technology. Join Jordan Shapiro (Senior Fellow, Joan Ganz Cooney Center) and Laura Higgins (Director of Community Safety & Digital Civility, Roblox) as they discuss parenting, digital wellbeing, and the possibilities of child-centered design to improve health and learning with Dr. Radesky.2021-12-0235 minHow to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your RelationshipsHow to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your RelationshipsQuestioning Dad Culture with Professor Jordan ShapiroJordan Shapiro is a professor at Temple University, a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. He’s also author of two books, “The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World” and his newest book, Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad,” a new take on “dad-psychology” that challenges our assumptions of traditional parenting roles. But what are traditional parenting roles anymore? How likely are we to fall into stereotypes and habits driven by our culture? These are th...2021-10-1244 minGetting Smart PodcastGetting Smart PodcastMichael Levine on A Research-Based Approach to Early Learning & DevelopmentOn this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast we’re talking with Michael Levine, Senior Vice President of Noggin, Nickelodeon’s direct-to-consumer interactive learning service for young people.  Michael spent time at Carnegie, Sesame Street, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and has been a leading advocate for the importance of research in early learning. He is also the co-author of Tap, Click, Read. Let’s listen in as he and Tom discuss the role of digital media in early learning, the importance of learning sciences, and more.  Links Digilearn Gregg Behr & Ryan Rydzewsk...2021-08-2537 minPaternalPaternal#43 Jordan Shapiro: The 21st Century Father FigureIt doesn’t really matter if you’ve seen a single episode of the 1950s sitcom Father Knows Best to understand the template for what a TV dad is supposed to be like. He works hard all day and inevitably serves as the family’s main source of some combination of three things: tough love, gentle fatherly insight or bumbling but endearing ineptitude. Jordan Shapiro is out to help break the mold. A father of four, senior fellow at the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at the Sesame Workshop, and former New York City restaurateur, Shapiro is the author...2021-08-2537 minFace2Face with David PeckFace2Face with David PeckStreet Gang & Sesame StreetTrevor and Ellen Scherer Crafts and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Street Gang, revolutionary ideas, the definition of genius, lightening in a bottle, TV as a wasteland and Kermit the Frog.TrailerFind out more about Street Gang here.Synopsis:Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street takes us inside the minds and hearts of the Sesame Street creators, artists, writers, and educators who, together established one of the most influential programs in television history.In late 1960s, Joan Ganz Cooney, a socially conscious female television exe...2021-08-2038 minThe Soul of EducationThe Soul of EducationPipes and People: What the Under-connected Will Need for Learning Post-PandemicDespite the epic pandemic-driven effort to put devices and Internet access in the hands of every student, a Grand Canyon-sized gap still remains in the digital divide. In this episode, we unpack a new study that points to what’s still needed — from technology to human infrastructure. Follow on Twitter: @mlevine_jgcc @eduflack @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Michael H. Levine, Ph.D. is Senior Vice President of Learning and Impact for Noggin, Nickelodeon’s direct-to-consumer interactive learning platform for young children. An early learning and social policy expert, Dr. Levine is responsible for deepening Noggin’s value to...2021-07-2603 minSo Money with Farnoosh TorabiSo Money with Farnoosh Torabi1225: How to Be a Feminist Dad with Jordan Shapiro, Author of Father FigureMight it be time to rethink some aspects of fatherhood? What does it mean to be a feminist father? Author Jordan Shapiro writes about it in his new book, Father Figure, a book that Adam Grant describes as a "thoughtful and long-overdue exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century that redefines what it means to be a good father." Drawing on research in sociology, economics, philosophy, gender studies, and the author's own experiences, Father Figure explores the psychology of fatherhood from an archetypal perspective, as well as a cultural history that challenges familiar assumptions about the origins of so...2021-07-1236 minJoyfull ParentingJoyfull ParentingEpisode 51: A Wicked Conversation Around Being a Father in the 21st CenturyToday my guest is the brilliant, Jordan. Sharpiro. Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop , and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution . His Forbes' column (2012-17) on global education, learning through digital play, kids and culture was read by over 5 million people around the world. He is an international speaker and consultant whose fresh perspective combines psychology, philosophy, and economics in unexpected ways. His book, The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World (Little, Brown...2021-07-0450 minOnEducationOnEducationFather Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad | Jordan Shapiro Friends, we have an awesome pod for you today! Mike and Glen debate whether teacher vaccinations should be part of the terms of employment, how one prominent political candidate believes that one teacher could teach 300-400 students at one time online and our guest this week is professor and author Jordan Shapiro.Guest: Jordan ShapiroOur guest is a father of two and stepfather of two more. He teaches in Temple University’s Intellectual Heritage program and is a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. He’s also a nonresident fell...2021-06-171h 00The Divorce Survival Guide PodcastThe Divorce Survival Guide PodcastEpisode 123: How To Be a Feminist Dad with Jordan ShapiroJordan Shapiro joins me to talk about being a feminist dad. Jordan is an author, educator, and researcher. He’s Senior Fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Finally, he is the author of Father-Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad.  In this episode, we discuss gender essentialism and how men can begin to change habits, behaviors, and ideas in order to behave differently in the world.  Seriously, Jordan is paving the way for what it means to be a man today...2021-06-171h 00Capital Region CATALYZECapital Region CATALYZEFresh Take ft. Megan SmithThis week’s interview features Megan Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of shift7 and former US Chief Technology Officer. JB and Megan discuss innovation/collaboration, human-centered solutions, and how they tie into the sustainable development goals (SDGs).Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Justin Matheson-Turner, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going....2021-06-0835 minThe DTALKS PodcastThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 181 - The Other F-Word (ft. Jordan Shapiro) In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back former guest Jordan Shapiro to discuss his latest book: "Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad". Joe and Jordan discuss our old patriarchal way of viewing the world, how systems we've become accustomed to are hurting the progress we're trying to make, and how we can start to build a better world for all. It's a fascinating discussion that digs deep into the uncomfortableness of our previously fixed perspectives, just in time for Father's Day. Enjoy! To listen to...2021-06-071h 05The DTALKS PodcastThe DTALKS PodcastEpisode 181 - The Other F-Word (ft. Jordan Shapiro) In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back former guest Jordan Shapiro to discuss his latest book: "Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad". Joe and Jordan discuss our old patriarchal way of viewing the world, how systems we've become accustomed to are hurting the progress we're trying to make, and how we can start to build a better world for all. It's a fascinating discussion that digs deep into the uncomfortableness of our previously fixed perspectives, just in time for Father's Day. Enjoy! To listen to...2021-06-071h 05Work and Life with Stew FriedmanWork and Life with Stew FriedmanEp 204. Jordan Shapiro: How to Be a Feminist DadJordan Shapiro is the author of Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad.  He is a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. His previous book, The New Childhood: Raising Kids To Thrive in a Connected World, focused on parenting and screen time. During the week, you can find him in the classroom at Temple University, where he teaches in the Intellectual Heritage Program and developed the online version of the university's core curriculum.In this episode, Stew talks w...2021-04-3052 minParenting Teens with Dr. CamParenting Teens with Dr. CamHow to be a feminist dad with Jordan ShapiroIn this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Jordan Shapiro, author, educator, researcher, and father of 4. Jordon is the author of the best-selling, critically acclaimed book The New Childhood and has a Tedx talk: Parenting for the Future - The New Childhood. He teaches in Temple University’s Intellectual Heritage Program, is a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and nonresident fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution.  Today we're digging into his upcoming book, Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad, which offers a nor...2021-04-2937 minSchool For Fathers PodcastSchool For Fathers Podcast#65: How To Be A Feminist Dad - Jordan ShapiroWhat does it take to be a Feminist Dad - and why does it matter? Author Jordan Shapiro joins me for an exploration of his upcoming book, How to Be a Feminist Dad. We question “what is manliness?”, dive into intersectionality, and consider how the world view is changing, and what’s needed for men and fathers.  - About my guest, Jordan Shapiro:  Jordan Shapiro, PhD is a globally celebrated American thought leader. He's senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and Nonresident Fellow in the Center for Universal Educatio...2021-02-1939 minThe Movie PodcastThe Movie PodcastStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Review (Sundance Film Festival 2021)Based on Michael Davis’s best-selling book of the same name, Marilyn Agrelo's film STREET GANG explores how creator Joan Ganz Cooney, original series director Jon Stone, and legendary Muppets creator Jim Henson—among other key talents—joined forces to create a children's television show that would become a groundbreaking cultural phenomenon. Drawing on fantastic and funny behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with beloved cast members and crew, the film goes beyond the considerable nostalgic appeal of Sesame Street to tap into the enduring emotional resonance of the program's core message of affirmation and inclusion—and the promise of preparing the next...2021-02-0317 minComing of Age StoriesComing of Age StoriesSesame StreetI talk about the development of 'Sesame Street', an iconic television show for preschoolers based on research by teachers and child psychologists. But how did it come about in the first place? Why is it set on a normal looking street? Why were there no female Muppets initially? And did it really sell its soul to HBO? I attempt to answer all these questions, as well as examining the show's evolution and legacy over the past 50 years.      Clips:    Ernie as a banana in his ear.  Snuffy is revealed.  Goodbye Mr Hooper.  Herry and John Joh...2020-07-141h 0730,000 Hours30,000 HoursMichael Preston discusses the importance of engaging Gen Z in public media"It's hard to think of a more important audience than kids who are developing their sense of self and their connections to their communities all in this fairly messy and quickly evolving media landscape. How can media, public media specifically, play a role that is a reliable guide and resource to those kids, and use that as an exercise also to get public media really engaged in that work as the folks that we're most trying to serve?” Join Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, to discuss an amazing new project, By/With/For Youth: In...2020-07-0825 minBIG PICTURE Social Emotional Learning PodcastBIG PICTURE Social Emotional Learning PodcastEp. 76 - How to Live (Happily) with Tech & Kids, with Jordan Shapiro, Ph.D.This conversation is dedicated to all parents (and teachers, too) who are seriously concerned about the powerful draw that technology, anything tech, has on today’s kids. Jordan Shapiro is, among many other qualifications, a senior fellow with the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Street Workshop, where he does research on how technology impacts childhood. His research and accomplishments are wide-ranging, as is the respect he’s earned nationally and internationally. You can check out this show’s notes to gain more specifics about Jordan’s long list of qualifications as a trust-worthy guide for our thinking...2020-06-2646 minChatter that MattersChatter that MattersCan Hoot Reading get the attention they deserve?After a five-year stint with Sesame Streets Labs in New York, and getting her Masters in Education at Harvard, Carly Shuler returns to Canada. She creates Hootreading.com. Why? Carly knows that kids who love to read will spend a lifetime loving to learn. Hootreading.com matches students with real teachers, and with Carly's proprietary technology and teaching methods, her business takes off. Her concern is that she might draw the attention of multinationals who will go after her market share with their deeper pockets. John Ruffolo, Founder, OMERS Ventures and Co-Founder, Council of Canadian Innovators, Lisa Kimmel, Chair & C...2020-05-1823 minNWP RadioNWP RadioScience in the ParkJoin host Christina Cantrill for a discussion with participants of Science in the Park, a project that brought NWP teachers and NPS park rangers together to plan and implement programming that welcomes young people and their families into national parks to play with and learn science together. Science in the Park was funded through one-year spark grant from the Joan Ganz Cooney Foundation and is part of their Families Learning Across Boundaries work. Guests Cris Constantine, Education Program Manager with the National Park Service, Interior Region 1, North Atlantic - Appalachian Jan Gebert, Teacher-Consultant, Pocono Writing Project ...2019-12-1042 minUnbabbledUnbabbledJordan Shapiro Revisits Children and The Digital Sandbox (Live) | Episode 15Recorded live from an adult education session held at The Parish School, this episode features return Unbabbled guest, author, professor and speaker, Jordan Shapiro, PhD.In this episode, Jordan delivers his presentation: “The Digital Sandbox: What Grown-Ups Need to Know About the New Childhood." He discusses the fear associated with screen time; children’s use of videogames, smart phones and social media; the concept of educational technology (aka ed tech) versus traditional learning; and then opens it up to questions from the audience.This was an evening full of learning, community and thoughtful conversation. We hope...2019-11-061h 18UnbabbledUnbabbledNavigating the Digital Age of Childhood with Jordan Shapiro | Episode 12We can all pretty much agree that digital technologies such as tablets, smart phones, video games and social media, have changed the childhood of our youngest generation. But has the introduction of these technologies really differed all that much from the introduction of say…the sandbox? In this episode, we chat with Jordan Shapiro, PhD, an educational pioneer, college professor and father of two about his unique perspective on navigating the new digital world of childhood. We spoke with Jordan about easing parent fears surrounding technological changes, ways that parents and educators can support learning through technology, and...2019-09-1837 minON BOYS PodcastON BOYS PodcastRaising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World with Jordan ShapiroJanet & Jen had very different reactions to The New Childhood: Raising Children to Thrive in a Connected World, by author and educator Jordan Shapiro. Jen loved it. Janet has some, uh, questions. And concerns. So, we decided to talk to the author. Jordan was happy to talk with us. He's an assistant professor at Temple University who specializes in game-based learning, digital play and screens. As a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop,  he coordinates research and advocacy around digital technology and playful education. He's also a dad of two boys, ages 11 a...2019-03-2136 minON BOYS PodcastON BOYS PodcastRaising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World with Jordan ShapiroJanet & Jen had very different reactions to The New Childhood: Raising Children to Thrive in a Connected World, by author and educator Jordan Shapiro. Jen loved it. Janet has some, uh, questions. And concerns. So, we decided to talk to the author. Jordan was happy to talk with us. He's an assistant professor at Temple University who specializes in game-based learning, digital play and screens. As a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop,  he coordinates research and advocacy around digital technology and playful education. He's also a dad of two boys, ages 11 and 13, so his k...2019-03-2136 minNo Such Thing: Education in the Digital AgeNo Such Thing: Education in the Digital AgeA Toolkit For Brokering Youth PathwaysResearch Practice Partnerships, otherwise known as RPPs, are important. Just like in any other field, good researchers are constantly thinking about how to bring relevance and purpose to their research. RPPs make strategic partners out of researchers and practitioners to dig into what the field needs to know in the present, and closely study what’s working and what’s not.Guests from Hive Research Lab, New York University, and UC Irvine discuss the recently-published Toolkit for Brokering Youth Pathways, available online at Hiveresearchlab.org. Educators can access a series of what they’re calling “practice briefs”...2019-01-2446 minFrom Scratch with Jessica HarrisFrom Scratch with Jessica HarrisJoan Ganz CooneySince the 1970s, The Children’s Television Workshop—now called the Sesame Workshop—intended to help low-income children become better prepared for school by using television as a tool. The Sesame Workshop’s shows—including Sesame Street, The Electric Company, 3-2-1 Contact—ended up being much more far reaching, teaching and entertaining children from all backgrounds, internationally. Jessica Harris speaks with television producer Joan Ganz Cooney about the early days of educational programming, and how she helped to revolutionize children’s television, from scratch. Listen to the interview 2018-07-2630 minDiversity SauceDiversity SauceDiversity In Apps Weekly Spotlight Episode 2Welcome to Episode 2 with our first guest Briana Pressey from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center. We start by discussing two articles from our newsletter, one from the Guardian about how books about girls can be read by boys (http://bit.ly/1S5pUP8) and another about Warner Brothers plans for a fellowship program for aspiring filmmakers (http://bit.ly/1prjr6l). Then we are joined by our first ever guest Briana Pressey (7:55) who gives us some background on the Cooney Center as well as the great work she has been doing as part of a research on designing for diverse...2016-03-2722 minNoCinéNoCinéThe Muppets : des guignols en sortie de crisePiggy, Kermit et la bande des Muppets reviennent sur la chaîne américaine ABC, sous forme de documentaire moqueur signé Bill Prady et Bob Kushell. Quarante ans après sa création par Jim Henson et après un long passage à vide, la saga est-elle à la hauteur de ses promesses ? Animé par Thomas Rozec avec Daniel Andreyev (@kamuirobotics), Lelo Jimmy Batista (@LeloJBatista, Noisey) et Stéphane Moïssakis (Capture Mag)RÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L'ÉMISSIONThe Muppets (série de Bill Prady et Bob Kushell, 2015), Le Muppet Show (The Muppet Show - Jim Henson, 1976), Oprah Winfrey, Rapper's Delight (The Sug...2015-11-0922 minNoCinéNoCinéThe Muppets : des guignols en sortie de crisePiggy, Kermit et la bande des Muppets reviennent sur la chaîne américaine ABC, sous forme de documentaire moqueur signé Bill Prady et Bob Kushell. Quarante ans après sa création par Jim Henson et après un long passage à vide, la saga est-elle à la hauteur de ses promesses ? Animé par Thomas Rozec avec Daniel Andreyev (@kamuirobotics), Lelo Jimmy Batista (@LeloJBatista, Noisey) et Stéphane Moïssakis (Capture Mag)RÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L'ÉMISSIONThe Muppets (série de Bill Prady et Bob Kushell, 2015), Le Muppet Show (The Muppet Show - Jim Henson, 1976), Oprah Winfrey, Rapper's Delight...2015-11-0922 min