That's the IDEA!
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That’s the Idea! is the official podcast of the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. In each episode, we dive into fresh perspectives and innovative ideas with guests who challenge conventional thinking. Whether you're an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, our conversations will inspire you to explore new approaches and take bold steps in your practice. Tune in, get curious, and discover the next great idea that could transform the way you think and work!
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The podcast focuses on fresh perspectives and innovative ideas in education, covering topics such as unconventional teaching methods, leadership strategies, and lifelong learning, with episodes featuring discussions on the power of autonomy in education and transformative methods for classroom engagement.
That’s the Idea! is the official podcast of the Illinois Digital Educators Alliance. In each episode, we dive into fresh perspectives and innovative ideas with guests who challenge conventional thinking. Whether you’re an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, our conversations will inspire you to explore new approaches and take bold steps in your practice. Tune in, get curious, and discover the next great idea that could transform the way you think and work!
Join Don and Stefanie as they sit down with Matt Farber, associate professor at the University of Northern Colorado and longtime voice in game-based learning. Matt shares how his path from middle school social studies teacher to researcher led him deeper into play, games, and social emotional learning; explores connections between films, podcasts, books, and student literacy; and gives listeners a preview of what IDEAcon 2026 attendees can expect to learn with him in February.
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