The European Union at Virginia Tech. The host for this show is Carl Ackerman. The guest is Colin Baker. The European Union, so central in our global economy and in world politics, is now being explained to high school students through a marvelous program at Virginia Tech. Colin Baker, who grew up in Scotland describes […]
BikeEd and Safety — Not Just for Kids (The Two-Wheel Revolution)
Even Serious Cyclists Need Caution. The host for this show is Peter Rosegg. The guest is Paula Bender. We talk to a serious bicyclist about cycling safety and education. No one is immune from accidents; but there are many things bicyclists of all ages and abilities can do to stay safe. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist […]
Attacks on Open Inclusive Education (It’s Time for Responsible Change)
Open Learning and Critical Thinking Threats. The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton. The guests are Benjamin Davis, David Larson and Tina Patterson. GOP MAGA attacks on and threats to open learning and education and critical thinking, and whether and how to survive them. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nwd_k1ZzTRKT9Ewmfw-_FS Please […]
AFY CEO Debbie Spencer-Chun (Beyond the Lines)
Beyond Counseling. The host for this show is Rusty Komori. The guest is Debbie Spencer-Chun. We talk with Debbie about the various ways Adult Friends For Youth are helping high risk youth by providing educational support, counseling, tutoring, and access to technology to ensure that seniors graduate high school and prepare for future opportunities. The […]
The History of WASC Accreditation (History is Here to Help)
What Goes into a WASC Visit. The hosts for this show are Jay Fidell and Carl Ackerman. The guests are Brian Jensen and Marilyn George. WASC is the accreditation mechanism that reviews and helps DOE, Charter, and private schools in Hawaii. We discuss the history of WASC and what goes into a WASC evaluation and […]
Authoritarian Minority Rule Battles (The Rule of Law in the New Abnormal)
Uncivil War-Free Speech, Voting and More. The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton. The guests are Benjamin Davis, Jeff Portnoy, Vernellia Randall and David Larson. Uncivil politicized battles over authoritarian minority rule in legislatures, courts and government over free speech, gun control, voting rights, abortion and health care, education, the environment, climate change and […]
Accessing our Creativity (The Creative Life)
Access Creativity Thru Life Transitions. The host for this show is Phyllis Blees. The guest is Jeannette Diaz. We learn of three life-transition times of Jeannette Diaz which led to her releasing and applying her creativity: (1) becoming a professor of architecture, (2) creating a fused-glass studio, and (3) obtaining a doctorate in creativity from […]
YSH Empowering Youth (History is Here to Help)
Teaching Service-Learning. The host for this show is Carl Ackerman. The guest is Judy Cramer. Youth Service Hawaii has engaged students and teachers in Hawai’i for over two decades. Teaching kids to engage in service is a way to build good, model citizens and people of good character. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show […]
Celebrating Women who Tell our Stories (Sister Power)
In Honor of Women’s History Month 2023. The host for this show is Sharon Yarbrough. The guests are Jacalyn Eyvonne and Connie L. Hall. To mark Women’s History Month, which honors women’s contributions in the country, meet two extraordinary women whose impact resonates across the nation. Women have long been instrumental in passing on our […]
Challenges in Teaching and Learning (It’s Time for Responsible Change)
Obstacles for Students and Teachers. The host for this show is Chuck Crumpton. The guests are Tim Apicella and David Larson. Challenges, obstacles, restrictions and roadblocks for teachers and students in effective learning environments and processes. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6nwd_k1ZzTRKT9Ewmfw-_FS Please visit our ThinkTech website at https://thinktechhawaii.com and see our […]