Podcast: Space & Drama Education combined with Jonathan Nalder Follow Us: Comments 0 Podcast: Space & Drama Education combined with Jonathan Nalder About Jonathan Nalder, known as ‘the Edunaut,’ has spent 20+ years pioneering hands-on, problem-based learning with cutting-edge digital tools—STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors. Drawing on his Drama Teacher background, he infuses learning with props, role play, and futures thinking. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education More Information About the FizzicsEd Podcast About Jonathan Nalder A globally recognized innovator, Mars Society Ambassador, and World Teacher of the Year, Jonathan Nalder is dedicated to helping educators embrace the future of learning. With expertise in STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors, he blends cutting-edge digital tools with futures thinking to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. Bringing his Drama Teaching background into the classroom, Jonathan infuses education with role play, props, and hands-on problem-solving to make learning immersive and engaging. His latest project, First Kids in Space, invites young dreamers to share their visions of space exploration. Learn more at firstkidsinspace.info. Or if you are older and want to relax to stunning air travel or space exploration videos, subscribe at YouTube.com/@lofiairspace With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome Other Episodes Episode: 200 " STEM & Sustainability combined! 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Jonathan Nalder, known as ‘the Edunaut,’ has spent 20+ years pioneering hands-on, problem-based learning with cutting-edge digital tools—STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors. Drawing on his Drama Teacher background, he infuses learning with props, role play, and futures thinking. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education
About Jonathan Nalder A globally recognized innovator, Mars Society Ambassador, and World Teacher of the Year, Jonathan Nalder is dedicated to helping educators embrace the future of learning. With expertise in STEM, AR/VR, AI, and environmental sensors, he blends cutting-edge digital tools with futures thinking to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. Bringing his Drama Teaching background into the classroom, Jonathan infuses education with role play, props, and hands-on problem-solving to make learning immersive and engaging. His latest project, First Kids in Space, invites young dreamers to share their visions of space exploration. Learn more at firstkidsinspace.info. Or if you are older and want to relax to stunning air travel or space exploration videos, subscribe at YouTube.com/@lofiairspace
With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It’s not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it’s about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! Hosted by Ben Newsome
We speak with Daniel Edwards, an award-winning STEM educator from Tasmania, and learn about his innovative programs at Montello Primary and Parklands High Schools. We'll also explore his role as CEO of GreenSTEM Education, highlighting his efforts to bring equitable STEM opportunities to students through projects like Greenpower Tasmania.
Increasing disaster resilience and knowledge is fundamentally important for communities of all different sizes and locations. Today we speak with Owen Ziebell, Senior Project Officer for the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience about the work being done in schools to help our students & families be prepared.
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