Episode 284: Joe Santiago
Episode description
From DJ Decks to Amplifying Creativity
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Joe Santiago, Adobe Education Evangelist, as he shares his journey from DJ to tech support to educator to creativity champion. Discover how Joe is revolutionizing education by infusing creativity into learning and empowering both students and teachers.
In this episode, we explore:
→Joe's unique career path and how it shaped his approach to education→The importance of creativity in learning and assessment→Strategies for incorporating creative tools in the classroom→Joe's personal creative projects and aspirations
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to Joe Santiago
2:27 - Joe's journey from IT to education
9:43 - The power of project-based learning
14:55 - Creativity in education and its challenges
19:55 - Joe's role as an Adobe Education Evangelist
29:59 - The importance of nurturing creativity in adults
35:49 - Joe's current creative projects and goals
40:09 - The value of social media for professional learning
46:42 - Joe's thoughts on standardized testing and education
50:37 - Joe's dream job: renovating houses
52:19 - Closing thoughts and the importance of sharing educator stories
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