Using Podcasts to Get Students Excited About Learning with Jerry Kolber
08/15/22 • 32 min
Interview with: Jerry Kolber
Today I have an amazing guest! His name is Jerry Kolber, and Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Group.
He is also an Emmy-nominated co-creator and showrunner of Nat Geo's biggest hit series Brain Games and Netflix's Brainchild with Pharrell Williams.
He began his career within the production auditing department of New York Undercover has worked in the entertainment field with networks like Disney, Bravo, HBO, National Geographic, Animal Planet and MTV.
Overall, Jerry has written, produced, supervised, and run over 400 episodes of various premium television and streaming content pieces.
Today, Jerry is focused on education - specifically changing the game to create a system that helps children learn without stamping them all out of the same mold along the way.
He is now the voice behind Who Smarted?, a podcast that’s aimed at children ages 6 to 10. Each episode teaches kids something new through humor, stories, and even interactive games. Within just one year, they’ve hit 3 million downloads for the show.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/132
Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Listen to the “Who Smarted?” Podcast HERE.
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Interview with: Jerry Kolber
Today I have an amazing guest! His name is Jerry Kolber, and Jerry is the co-founder and CEO of edutainment company Atomic Entertainment Group.
He is also an Emmy-nominated co-creator and showrunner of Nat Geo's biggest hit series Brain Games and Netflix's Brainchild with Pharrell Williams.
He began his career within the production auditing department of New York Undercover has worked in the entertainment field with networks like Disney, Bravo, HBO, National Geographic, Animal Planet and MTV.
Overall, Jerry has written, produced, supervised, and run over 400 episodes of various premium television and streaming content pieces.
Today, Jerry is focused on education - specifically changing the game to create a system that helps children learn without stamping them all out of the same mold along the way.
He is now the voice behind Who Smarted?, a podcast that’s aimed at children ages 6 to 10. Each episode teaches kids something new through humor, stories, and even interactive games. Within just one year, they’ve hit 3 million downloads for the show.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/132
Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Listen to the “Who Smarted?” Podcast HERE.
Receive ALL 52 Brainchild Lesson Plans and Activity Handouts FREE! SIGN UP NOW!
Sign up HERE to join Space Camp.
Join LINKtivity Learning
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3 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Before Going Back to School
SO SUMMER IS REALLY ENDING, EH?
Well - we are moving on from summer (ready or not) as we head into a new school.
August is a weird time for teachers because some of you are already back at school, and some of you have a couple weeks left of summer (but, let’s be honest, are likely already thinking about school)
Teachers are all over the map right now, depending on where you are in the country (or even the world). However - I think today’s topic will really help ground us all as we start a new school year.
One of the ways that I want to help you kick off a new school year is by sharing 3 questions that every teacher should ask themselves before they start a new year.
And if you’ve already started, ask yourself these now- it’s not too late.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/131
Links & Resources Mentioned in the Episode
Download the August calendar of events HERE.
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Making a Impact in the Classroom With LINKtivity® Interactive Learning Guides
WHAT DO KLEENEX AND LINKTIVITIES HAVE IN COMMON?
Kleenex and LINKtivities don’t have an obvious connection, so let me explain.
You see - when you have a runny nose or need to sneeze you have no doubt what you need, right?
You need a Kleenex.
When you need to wipe away a few tears...
You grab a Kleenex.
Kleenex has become so synonymous with the word “tissue” that no one looks at you funny when you ask for a Kleenex (a totally made up word) - they know exactly what you mean.
Kleenex is a household name and boxes of Kleenex can be found in homes all over the world.
You know what else is a made up word? LINKtivity.
You know what else can be found in classrooms all over the world? LINKtivities.
And we are on a mission to make LINKtivity a classroom name. A name that is synonymous with engaging and interactive 21st century instruction.
That might feel like a bold statement, but that’s how passionate and motivated we are to make an impact with LINKtivities in classrooms all over the world.
We believe in them. Teachers believe in them. And students are impacted by them.
FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES VISIT: classroomnook.com/podcast/133
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