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Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
🎧 Adventures in Learning with Dr. Diane 🎧
Inspire curiosity. Spark creativity. Fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Are you an educator, librarian, parent, or STEM/STEAM enthusiast looking to make learning come alive for kids? Adventures in Learning with Dr. Diane is your go-to podcast for hands-on, joyful learning that connects STEM/STEAM education, multicultural children's literature, and real-world exploration.
Join Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, educator and explorer, as she travels the world (literally and virtually!) to bring you conversations with award-winning authors, illustrators, educators, scientists, and STEM leaders. Each episode delivers fresh ideas, engaging stories, and practical tips to inspire early childhood and elementary learners—in the classroom, the library, or at home. Wonder, curiosity, connection, and play -- we bring the world to you!
🌎 Featuring:
- Innovative STEM/STEAM experiences
- Diverse children's book recommendations
- Strategies for inquiry-based, joyful learning through play
- Voices from around the globe that inspire the WOW
🧠 Perfect for:
Early childhood & elementary educators | School librarians | Homeschoolers | Caregivers | STEM/STEAM champions
🔗 Explore featured books: bookshop.org/shop/drdianeadventures
📝 Read full show notes: drdianeadventures.com/blog
💌 Have an idea or guest suggestion? Email: diane@drdianeadventures.com
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Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
Embracing Empathy and Connection in an AI-Saturated World A Conversation with Jane Newman
In a world dominated by screens, algorithms, and the buzz of artificial intelligence, how do we reconnect with our humanity and nuture creativity, connection, critical thinking, and collaboration? This week, speaker, writer, and coach Jane Newman drops by the Adventures in Learning podcast to help us unpack the profound challenges and opportunities at the intersection of technology, AI, and humanity.
Summary
In this episode, we explore the intricate challenges posed by technology and AI in our modern world. Jane Newman shares her journey from being inspired by her innovative father in Australia to carving out a trailblazing career in technology to recognizing the need for empathy and human connection in all aspects of our lives.
Chapters:
0:01:03 - Rehumanizing Life in the Digital Age
10:50 -- Helping Kids Form Human Connections
0:12:32 - Adventures in Learning and Technology
0:22:41 - Rehumanizing Strategies
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Call to Action
Inspired by Jane's insights? Share this episode with fellow parents, caregivers, librarians, and educators to spark meaningful conversations about reclaiming humanity in a digital world. Don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help others discover the show!
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*Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.
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