What does it mean to truly personalize education? In this episode of The Teaching Edge , we sit down with Nicki Slaugh, an educational leader, author, and principal at Quest Academy in Utah. With over 20 years of experience in transforming classrooms and schools, Nicki shares how personalized, competency-based education reshapes how students learn and how teachers inspire. You’ll learn how to implement personalized learning strategies, build a school culture that fosters mastery, and embrace tec...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of The Teaching Edge Podcast , we sit down with Meghan Lawson, an inspiring educator, author of Legacy of Learning: Teaching for Lasting Impact , and advocate for student-centered learning and teacher well-being. Meghan shares her insights on fostering hope, embracing happiness, and creating meaningful connections in the classroom. You’ll learn how to integrate hope as a strategy for student success, practical ways to prioritize teacher well-being, and the transformative power of...
Jan 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 11
In this episode of The Teaching Edge Podcast , we sit down with Eric Sheninger, a renowned educational leader and author, to explore the transformative potential of digital tools and personalized learning in education. You’ll learn how to effectively integrate technology in classrooms, empower students through personalization, and embrace small, consistent changes for long-term success. Resources Mentioned: Eric Sheninger’s website Drive by Dan Pink Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell The No Complainin...
Jan 07, 2025•42 min•Ep. 10
Are you ready to elevate your teaching and inspire your students? In this episode of the Teaching Edge podcast, we sit down with prominent educator, author, and speaker George Couros to explore innovative teaching, learning, and leadership. You'll learn the importance of connecting with people's hearts to drive meaningful change , how to foster creativity and innovation in educational settings, and how to develop an innovator's mindset . Some of the resources mentioned: George Couros’ books: htt...
Dec 31, 2024•59 min•Ep. 9
What does it mean to “Teach Like a Pirate”? In this episode of The Teaching Edge , we sit down with Dave Burgess , acclaimed educator, speaker, and author of the best-selling book Teach Like a Pirate . Dave shares his revolutionary approach to making classrooms engaging, memorable, and transformative spaces. Learn how educators can embrace creativity, inspire students, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of modern education. Find out more about Dave and his work: daveburgess.com davebu...
Dec 24, 2024•56 min•Ep. 8
Welcome back to The Teaching Edge podcast! We are happy to announce our relaunch, this time expanding our horizons - beyond technology in the classroom, encompassing all aspects of classroom teaching. Enjoy our upcoming episodes!
Aug 20, 2024•2 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we meet with Ross Garrod, CEO of Practice Pal, for a fascinating conversation about the unique challenge of music teachers, how these are very effectively solved, how practice is best improved and the overall impact of music on the student's brain and abilities in general.
Mar 23, 2023•55 min•Ep. 6
In this episode we meet with Jonathan Schor, CEO of Code Monkey, a unique and very successful platform for getting children from a young age into the world of coding and computer science, with teachers of any teaching background getting involved from the very start.
Mar 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 5
In this episode we meet with the CEO of Sparx Learning, who are focused on personalizing the learning experience, making homework much more engaging and effective, and providing teachers and educators huge teaching leverage.
Feb 19, 2023•45 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we meet Knowledgehook, with innovative ways to assess students in the classroom while at the same time directing teachers on helping students reach their goals, with instant insights on student progress, directly within the class environment.
Feb 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 3
In this episode we meet the founders of sAInaptic, with its unique AI-driven technology for enabling students to prepare for science exams. Find out more at https://www.sainaptic.com
Feb 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to our "trailer" episode, a short introduction of what this podcast is all about. We look forward to having you with us as we explore the intersection between technology and education, and help you transform your classroom.
Jan 25, 2023•2 min•Ep. 1
