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The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
John Spencer

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

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Episodes

Designing Systems that Reduce Distractions and Improve Focused Learning

In my last article, I described the need for focused learning. It was the kick-off to a series I’m called... more

14 Nov 2024 ·
Why Focused Work Has Become an Essential Skill in a Distracted World

It’s no secret that students are distracted. When I conduct workshops and deliver keynotes, I like to ask teachers about... more

30 Oct 2024 ·
The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them)

We’ve all been there before. You’re working with a few other people and everything just seems to click. It might... more

16 Oct 2024 ·
How do you come up with great project ideas? (Four Starting Places)

I love to come up with project ideas. The brainstorming process feels a bit like going to a candy store,... more

10 Oct 2024 ·
Making the Most of Community Partnerships in PBL

In PBL, we often think about the role of a public product. However, community involvement is actually something we can... more

03 Oct 2024 ·
AI Won’t Replace Teachers But It Will Transform Nearly Every Aspect of the Job

Note that this isn’t simply the question, “How will AI change teaching in the future?” This starts with the question,... more

25 Sep 2024 ·
How Will AI Transform the Teaching Profession? Four Trends to Consider

Machine learning is changing our world in profound ways. It will impact the way we learn and the way we... more

19 Sep 2024 ·
Seven Questions to Ask Before Having Students Use AI Tools

Artificial Intelligence can feel overwhelming. With so many tools and strategies, you might be wondering where to start or what... more

10 Sep 2024 ·
Campfires or Fireworks? Which Story Will You Choose?

Perfectionism often creeps in because we buy into the wrong story about what it means to be a teacher. In... more

06 Sep 2024 ·
5 Ways to Get to Know Your Students at the Start of the School Year

As an educator, you are a community builder. From day one, you getting to know your students on a relational... more

21 Aug 2024 ·
The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Designing Systems that Reduce Distractions and Improve Focused Learning
The Creative Classroom with John Spencer