The Creative Classroom with John Spencer https://spencereducation.com/category/podcast/ John Spencer is passionate about seeing schools embrace creativity and design thinking. In this podcast, he explores the intersection of creative thinking and student learning. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:41:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spencereducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-icon-copy-32x32.png Podcast Archives - Spencer Education https://spencereducation.com/category/podcast/ 32 32 noCopyright 2024, Spencer Creative Servicescreativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,collegeI 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. 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. John Spencerjohn@spencerauthor.comJohn Spencer What the Revival of Barnes and Noble Can Teach Us about Gen Z and Tech https://spencereducation.com/low-tech-gen-z/ https://spencereducation.com/low-tech-gen-z/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:56:49 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66898 For years, educational technology has promised to make learning faster, more personalized, and more efficient. On some respect, it has delivered on those promises. But as concerns about screen time and student engagement continue to grow, more educators are rediscovering the value of low-tech learning....

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]]> https://spencereducation.com/low-tech-gen-z/feed/ 0 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noFor years, educational technology has promised to make learning faster, more personalized, and more efficient. On some respect, it has delivered on those promises. But as concerns about screen time and student engagement continue to grow, more educators are rediscovering the value of low-tech learning.... The post What the Revival of Barnes and Noble Can Teach Us about Gen Z and Tech appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerFor years, educational technology has promised to make learning faster, more personalized, and more efficient. On some respect, it has delivered on those promises. But as concerns about screen time and student engagement continue to grow, more educators are rediscovering the value of low-tech learning.... The post What the Revival of Barnes and Noble Can Teach Us about Gen Z and Tech appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college Embracing the Low Tech Revolution https://spencereducation.com/low-tech-revolution/ https://spencereducation.com/low-tech-revolution/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:17:18 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66879 This is the first in my summer series I’m calling Low Tech Learning. In today’s podcast and article, I explore the negative aspects of a tech-centric environment and the movement toward going low tech. I also want to provide some nuance and balance to set...

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]]> https://spencereducation.com/low-tech-revolution/feed/ 0 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noThis is the first in my summer series I’m calling Low Tech Learning. In today’s podcast and article, I explore the negative aspects of a tech-centric environment and the movement toward going low tech. I also want to provide some nuance and balance to set... The post Embracing the Low Tech Revolution appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerThis is the first in my summer series I’m calling Low Tech Learning. In today’s podcast and article, I explore the negative aspects of a tech-centric environment and the movement toward going low tech. I also want to provide some nuance and balance to set... The post Embracing the Low Tech Revolution appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education https://spencereducation.com/qa-the-big-questions-were-asking-about-ai-in-education/ https://spencereducation.com/qa-the-big-questions-were-asking-about-ai-in-education/#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 19:35:14 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66870 This week, I’m doing something different with my blog and my podcast. I’ve compiled a list of the most common questions I get about AI when I’m teaching courses and leading professional development on the topic. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog...

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]]> https://spencereducation.com/qa-the-big-questions-were-asking-about-ai-in-education/feed/ 0 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noThis week, I’m doing something different with my blog and my podcast. I’ve compiled a list of the most common questions I get about AI when I’m teaching courses and leading professional development on the topic. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog... The post Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerThis week, I’m doing something different with my blog and my podcast. I’ve compiled a list of the most common questions I get about AI when I’m teaching courses and leading professional development on the topic. Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog... The post Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL? https://spencereducation.com/not-use-pbl-2/ https://spencereducation.com/not-use-pbl-2/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 23:24:18 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66863 If you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you’ll know that I am a huge proponent of project based learning (or PBL for short). I have a PBL hub with articles and resources you can access. I conduct PBL workshops, keynotes, and...

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]]> https://spencereducation.com/not-use-pbl-2/feed/ 0 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noIf you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you’ll know that I am a huge proponent of project based learning (or PBL for short). I have a PBL hub with articles and resources you can access. I conduct PBL workshops, keynotes, and... The post When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL? appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerIf you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you’ll know that I am a huge proponent of project based learning (or PBL for short). I have a PBL hub with articles and resources you can access. I conduct PBL workshops, keynotes, and... The post When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL? appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI https://spencereducation.com/contextual-thinking/ https://spencereducation.com/contextual-thinking/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:46:56 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66850 Authentic learning has always required a connection to a real context. However, in a generative age, where AI cannot “read the room,” contextual thinking has become more important than ever. In this article and podcast episode, I explore the implications of this and share six...

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]]> https://spencereducation.com/contextual-thinking/feed/ 0 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noAuthentic learning has always required a connection to a real context. However, in a generative age, where AI cannot “read the room,” contextual thinking has become more important than ever. In this article and podcast episode, I explore the implications of this and share six... The post Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerAuthentic learning has always required a connection to a real context. However, in a generative age, where AI cannot “read the room,” contextual thinking has become more important than ever. In this article and podcast episode, I explore the implications of this and share six... The post Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL https://spencereducation.com/pbl-classroom-management/ https://spencereducation.com/pbl-classroom-management/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:40:13 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=64372 The post How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL appeared first on Spencer Education.

]]> https://spencereducation.com/pbl-classroom-management/feed/ 4 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noThe post How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerThe post How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process https://spencereducation.com/ai-resistant-writing/ https://spencereducation.com/ai-resistant-writing/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:22:51 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66842 The post How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process appeared first on Spencer Education.

]]> https://spencereducation.com/ai-resistant-writing/feed/ 0 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noThe post How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerThe post How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) https://spencereducation.com/group-collaboration-next-level/ https://spencereducation.com/group-collaboration-next-level/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:41:57 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=59590 The post The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Spencer Education.

]]> https://spencereducation.com/group-collaboration-next-level/feed/ 7 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noThe post The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerThe post The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School” https://spencereducation.com/didnt-teach-us/ https://spencereducation.com/didnt-teach-us/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:29 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66837 The post The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School” appeared first on Spencer Education.

]]> https://spencereducation.com/didnt-teach-us/feed/ 1 john@spencerauthor.com (John Spencer)noThe post The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School” appeared first on Spencer Education.John SpencerThe post The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School” appeared first on Spencer Education.creativity,education,design,thinking,student,engagement,teaching,learning,K12,education,college The Power of Silent Discussions for Deeper Collaboration https://spencereducation.com/silent-discussions/ https://spencereducation.com/silent-discussions/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:31:12 +0000 https://spencereducation.com/?p=66817 The post The Power of Silent Discussions for Deeper Collaboration appeared first on Spencer Education.

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