The Digital Backpack: Your Resource for Online Learning Podcast
1) Learning like an Innovator with The Henry Ford
In this episode, we talk to Phil and Luice from the Learning and Engagement Team at The Henry Ford. We discuss research that indicates that humans are innately innovative, especially in difficult situ...Show More
2) Design Thinking in Schools with Ariel Raz
Ariel Raz is the Head of Learning Collaborations with the Stanford d.school k12 Lab. In this episode, we chat with Ariel about design thinking and how it can be used in K-12 schools to unlock innovati...Show More
3) Why the Same Learning Model Won't Work for Every School with Adam Rubin
Adam Rubin is a Founder and Partner with 2Revolutions, an education design lab. In this episode, we chat with Adam about his organization’s approach to supporting schools, districts, and education age...Show More
4) Diversity: Understanding self and embracing the conflict with Dr. Jay Marks
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Jay Marks, Diversity and Equity Consultant with Oakland Schools (Michigan). We discuss the topics of race, culture, social justice, and inequities that exist in the K...Show More
Diversity: Understanding self and embracing the conflict with Dr. Jay Marks
1:15:31 | Sep 8th, 2020
5) SEL During a Pandemic w/ Lauren Kazee
In this episode, we chat with Lauren Kazee about the impact COVID-19 is having on our social and emotional wellness. We discuss what social-emotional learning (SEL) is, how it’s been used to help stud...Show More
6) Engaging with STEM and the Community
In this episode, we’re joined by Spencer Kiper, a STEM educator and the 2019 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year. We focus our conversation on STEM education, the opportunities that have come along wi...Show More
7) Digital Well-being
In this episode, we chat with Keith Tramper about digital wellbeing. We discuss what digital wellbeing is, how it relates to our lives, and how teachers and students might benefit from being mindful o...Show More
8) Strong Student Relationships in Online Courses
In this episode, Jeff chatted with Kevin Santer, Lead instructor with the Career & Technology department at Michigan Virtual. Kevin shared his story about coming to education after a successful career...Show More
9) Student Agency and Google Classroom
Welcome to Digital Backpack! In our first Digital Backpack cast, we chat with Traci Smith, a high school English teacher at De La Salle. She shares some gems about connecting with students, crea...Show More
10) Engagement Hoopla
This episode was originally published on November 16, 2018, when the podcast was called "Campfire: Igniting Education with Blended Learning." In this episode, we chat with our colleague Em...Show More