355: Who gets to design the future of play?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32852487/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Our guest this week is an expert with AR, VR, and XR. Meet Jeannine Charles who is committed to crafting immersive experiences that transcend the boundaries of reality. Jeannine‘s journey began with a solid foundation in Industrial Design, which provided her with a […]
Can play transform a city?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32729342/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] play:ground NYC is an organization that focuses on the rights of children and creating affirming spaces for play. They believe that young people should be given authority, autonomy, and respect, and that society often mistreats and oppresses children. The organization promotes sustainability by using […]
Enhancing Well-being and Creativity through Play
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32729252/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Dr. Julie Jones discusses the power of play and challenges the myth that play is separate from learning. She emphasizes that play is not the opposite of work, but rather the opposite of depression. A playful classroom integrates cognition, movement, and emotion, and focuses […]
Season 8 of Shifting Schools Podcast – Trailer
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32642942/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Welcome to Season 8 of the Shifting Schools Podcast! This season, we’re diving deeper into the topics that matter most to educators, with a special focus on practical strategies and innovative approaches. Get ready for new mini-series that tackle some of the most pressing […]
352: Practical advice for a more playful childhood
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32589387/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Jackie Mader Jackie Mader is a senior early childhood reporter at The Hechinger Report, where she has reported on a range of topics including teacher preparation, special education and policies that […]
351: Skateboarding as a tool for change
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32524312/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with a remarkable leader with Skateistan, Hala Khalaf. Skateistan is an international NGO that uses skateboarding as a tool for education and empowerment. It started with a few children in Kabul who were […]
350: The Power of Process-Oriented Play
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32389047/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Nawal Qarooni. 🎙️Connect with our guest and check out her book: https://nqcliteracy.org/ https://x.com/nqcliteracy?lang=en Chapters 00:00 Empowering Children Through Choices and Leadership 02:28 The Role of Play in Decision-Making and Learning 04:17 Libraries […]
349: What is the Impact of Play on Relationships?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32259967/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Courtney McLeod. Courtney is an award-winning speaker and a professional life and leadership coach. Her super power is helping people experience and achieve things they never thought possible and she does this […]
348: How do you define ‘play’?
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32145327/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Dr. Paul Davarsi. Play and learning (aren’t they the same thing?) are his twin passions, and lie at the heart of everything he does. Paul teaches about games and play at […]
347: Learning self-regulation through the process of co-regulation
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32122927/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/2775107/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Dr. Peg Oliveira. Dr. Oliveira is a child development expert and an activist. Since receiving her doctorate in developmental psychology from Brandeis University, Dr. Oliveira has advocated for fair pay for early […]