ActiVAtED Learning
Activated Learning is a podcast dedicated to exploring innovative strategies and tools for activating students' potential and engagement in the digital age.
Led by experts in the fields of instructional technology, education, and cognitive science, each episode will delve into practical approaches, case studies, and inspiring success stories that showcase how technology can transform learning experiences.
ActiVAtED Learning
Latest Episodes
E34 Maximizing Technology for English Language Learners
Holly Sawyer at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake loves her job teaching English Language Learners, and she works hard to make sure that her students get the chance to learn the language of computer science while also learning English.<...
E33 Meet Computer Science Educator of the Year Deb Crawford
In this episode we meet Dr. Deborah Crawford, the Virginia Department of Education's Computer Science Educator of the Year for 2025. Her work, with many other partners, has brought world class Data Science instruction to both teachers and stude...
E32 Classroom Humor: Tips from the Pros
Host Tom Landon sits down with two stand up comedians and educators who use humor to help teachers improve their practice AND get through the day smiling. Esteban Gast and Devin Siebold were both keynote speakers at the 2025 VSTE Conference and...
E31 VSTE Champions
On this episode of ActiVAtED Learning we meet the winners of the 2025 VSTE Awards for Coach of the Year, Leader of the Year, and VSTE Honors. Chad Huff is theInstructional Technology Specialist at Corporate Landing Elementary School, Virginia B...
E30 Leading with Compassion with Dr. Kim Richardson
Dr. Kim Richardson has had a long career in Hampton Roads, VA as a teacher, coach and administrator, and host Tom Landon caught up with her at the Virginia Society of Technology in Education's annual conference in Virginia Beach where they spok...
