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Diving into the psychology of gamification and its use for instruction

by John Hendron | Dec 22, 2025 | podcast

Host: Kathleen VailGuest: Dr. John Hendron Episode 30 explores the psychology behind gamification and why commonly used tools like points, badges, and leaderboards are often insufficient on their own. While these elements can motivate some learners, the conversation...

What is gamification, and why should it matter in education?

by John Hendron | Dec 11, 2025 | podcast

Host: Kathleen VailGuest: Dr. John Hendron In this kickoff conversation, host Kathleen Vail talks with John Hendron about the foundations of gamification—what it is, what it isn’t, and why educators and learning designers should care. John traces his path from...

Finding Your Voice: Starr Sackstein on Writing, Teaching, and Empowering the Next Generation

by John Hendron | Nov 21, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. John HendronGuest: Starr Sackstein “Your voice, your story is what makes it important.” Overview In this episode, John sits down with veteran educator and prolific author Starr Sackstein to explore her writing journey, her unexpected career shifts, and her...

Finding Your Voice: Starr Sackstein on Writing, Teaching, and Empowering the Next Generation

by John Hendron | Nov 21, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. John HendronGuest: Starr Sackstein Overview In this episode, John sits down with veteran educator and prolific author Starr Sackstein to explore her writing journey, her unexpected career shifts, and her work supporting future educators through Educators...

Pressure Is a Privilege: A Conversation with This Year’s National Middle School Principal of the Year

by John Hendron | Nov 10, 2025 | podcast

Host: Dr. John HendronGuest: Dr. Damon Lewis, Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy Principal In this episode, we talk with Damon Lewis, 2025 NASSP Principal of the Year, about his leadership journey and the transformative work happening at Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy. Damon shares...
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