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The Creative Classroom with John Spencer

The Creative Classroom with John Spencer

John Spencer 10 episodes Latest May 24, 2026

John Spencer explores what it means to transform classrooms into spaces of creativity and wonder. He shares insights and strategies for teachers to foster a creative learning environment. The podcast aims to inspire educators to rethink traditional teaching methods.

Episodes

Embracing the Low Tech Revolution Jun 11, 2026 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... The post Embracing the Low Tech Revolution appeared first on Spencer Education.
Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education May 24, 2026 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... The post Q&A: The Big Questions We’re Asking About AI in Education appeared first on Spencer Education.
When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL? May 7, 2026 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... The post When Should We Avoid Implementing PBL? appeared first on Spencer Education.
Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI Apr 17, 2026 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... The post Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI appeared first on Spencer Education.
How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL Apr 8, 2026 The post How to Be Proactive About Classroom Management in PBL appeared first on Spencer Education.
How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process Apr 2, 2026 The post How to Design AI-Resistant Writing Before, During, and After the Writing Process appeared first on Spencer Education.
The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) Mar 25, 2026 The post The Five Biggest Pitfalls of Collaborative Grouping (And How to Avoid Them) appeared first on Spencer Education.
The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School” Mar 19, 2026 The post The Problem with “They Didn’t Teach Us That in School” appeared first on Spencer Education.
The Power of Silent Discussions for Deeper Collaboration Feb 17, 2026 The post The Power of Silent Discussions for Deeper Collaboration appeared first on Spencer Education.
The Five Biggest Fears that Kept Me from Empowering Students Feb 2, 2026 The post The Five Biggest Fears that Kept Me from Empowering Students appeared first on Spencer Education.

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