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Passion-Driven Teaching Posts

Bringing personal interests into the classroom can ignite creativity and make lessons more engaging for students. We share ideas for connecting hobbies to lessons, integrating real-world experiences, and inspiring curiosity and lifelong learning.

March 27, 2025

43. Passion-Driven Teaching with Mike Tracz: How Personal Interests Inspire Learning

Today, we're joined by Mike Tracz, a seasoned educator with 23 years of experience inspiring young minds in the realm of science. Mike brings a unique blend of passion and fun to his teaching, creating engaging learning experiences that go beyond th…

Feb. 27, 2025

41. Edutainment in Action with Jerry Kolber: Leveraging Podcasts in the Classroom

In this episode, we have a dynamic conversation with Jerry Kolber, CEO of Atomic Entertainment and co-creator of the highly popular Who Smarted? podcast and the live-action kids' science series Brainchild on Netflix. ☑️ What to Expect: Explo…