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The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
John Spencer
10 episodes
1 week ago
I want to see teachers transform classrooms into spaces of creativity and wonder. So, here's where I explore what it means to make this a reality.
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I want to see teachers transform classrooms into spaces of creativity and wonder. So, here's where I explore what it means to make this a reality.
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The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
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 teach. In today’s article and podcast, I want share a few big ideas on what that might look like. I’ll share some questions we might... The post How Will AI Transform the Teaching Profession? Four Trends to Consider appeared first on John Spencer.
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1 week ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Back to School in the Age of AI
Throughout this summer, I’ve had the opportunity to lead professional development on ethical AI integration throughout the United States. In some cases, it’s been a keynote and customized sessions. In other cases, it’s been a deep dive 1-3 day workshop. The audience has ranged from... The post Back to School in the Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer.
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2 weeks ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Six Ways to Empower Students to Own the Classroom Community
When AJ Juliani and I co-wrote the book Empower, we focused on the ways that students could own the learning process. It’s the core idea of shifting from being teacher-centered toward being more student-centered. We often talk about what it means to move from compliance... The post Six Ways to Empower Students to Own the Classroom Community appeared first on John Spencer.
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4 weeks ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
The Slow Work of Great Teaching – Why Speed Can’t Be the Only Metric for Student Success
When I was a student, I thought I was a top tier reader. My teacher didn’t do numbers for our reading groups. She chose large cats. But I knew that it was better to be a Lion than an Ocelot. I knew my reading level.... The post The Slow Work of Great Teaching – Why Speed Can’t Be the Only Metric for Student Success appeared first on John Spencer.
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1 month ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Deeper Learning is a Better Path Forward
Teaching has always been challenging, but right now it feels heavier. In this piece, I share a conversation with Mike, a fifth-grade teacher who’s feeling the weight of tech distractions, AI-written essays, student apathy, and the pressure to do it all. The usual quick fixes... The post Deeper Learning is a Better Path Forward appeared first on John Spencer.
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2 months ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Teachers Are the Champions of Depth in a Culture of Distractions
In classrooms across the country, something subtle but powerful is taking shape. Amidst the distractions, the surface-level shortcuts, and the pressure to speed everything up, I’ve seen students quietly shift from passive to active. They’ve gone from compliant to curious and from distracted to dialed... The post Teachers Are the Champions of Depth in a Culture of Distractions appeared first on John Spencer.
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2 months ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Why Deeper Learning Is a Critical Advantage in the Age of AI
The future is unpredictable. So, when we try to design learning experiences that “prepare students for the future,” we have to recognize that we don’t always know what they’ll need. In this article, I explore the counterintuitive reality that the best way to prepare students... The post Why Deeper Learning Is a Critical Advantage in the Age of AI appeared first on John Spencer.
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3 months ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever
Content curation is a vital part of the creative process. In this blog post and podcast, we explore why curation matters and how we can help students learn how to engage in the curation process. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but... The post In a World of AI, Content Curation Is More Important Than Ever appeared first on John Spencer.
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3 months ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking
In my latest podcast episode, I interview Samantha Marsden, who shares how drama and improve strategies can help students gain creative confidence, improve their communication skills, and engage in iterative thinking. Her new book Acting Games for Improv is out and I highly recommend it.... The post Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking appeared first on John Spencer.
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4 months ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
We Want Students to Be Creative, But How Do We Assess This?
We know that creativity is vital for student learning. We also know that we tend to value the things we assess. However, when we assess creativity, we can unwittingly cause students to become risk-averse. So, how do we assess creativity in a way that encourages... The post We Want Students to Be Creative, But How Do We Assess This? appeared first on John Spencer.
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4 months ago

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer
I want to see teachers transform classrooms into spaces of creativity and wonder. So, here's where I explore what it means to make this a reality.