# education conversation (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover education conversation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pray](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/pray) _2026-07-06 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ 100 Verbs Project (v. 2026) ## [Celebrate: 100 Verbs Project (v. 2026)](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/celebrate-100-verbs-project-v-2026) _2026-07-05 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ Celebrate is a verb of recognition. ## [Rest: 100 Verbs Project (v. 2026)](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/rest-100-verbs-project-v-2026) _2026-07-04 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ Rest is a verb of wisdom. ## [Stop: 100 Verbs Project (v. 2026)](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/stop-100-verbs-project-v-2026) _2026-07-02 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ Stop is a verb of intention. ## [Jobs are Jeopardized: An AI in Education Conversation with Ayo Jones](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/jobs-are-jeopardized-an-ai-in-education) _2026-06-16 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ A doorway marks a transition. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202305434/49d9942153b4457e0d095443abe75a61.mp3) ## [Purpose is Paramount: An AI in Education Conversation with Dr. Tara Nattrass](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/purpose-is-paramount-an-ai-in-education) _2026-06-09 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ Purpose is a simple word with a complicated job. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201324316/05d5716bb9d8f7f47e9421d5cc94ebbc.mp3) ## [Nuance is Necessary | An AI Conversation with Rachel Lugo (Episode 01.02)](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/nuance-is-necessary-an-conversation) _2026-06-02 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ Welcome to the second summer season of the Detour Degree! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/200328979/80e184cb9a90a860d7d851638361f6b7.mp3) ## [We Need to Build Better Thinkers](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/we-need-to-build-better-thinkers) _2026-05-27 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ We’ve heard the boos. ## [What Pooper-Scoopers Can Teach Us About AI](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/what-pooper-scoopers-can-teach-us) _2026-05-18 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ No, it's not what you think. ## [Big Feelings, Brilliant Minds: Supporting Emotionally Intense Children](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/big-feelings-brilliant-minds-supporting-emotionally-intense-children) _2026-02-27 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ Is your child easily frustrated, quick to anger, or overwhelmed by change? In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , Heather Welch explores why some children experience emotions more intensely and why these “big feelings” are often a sign of a brilliant, deeply thinking mind. Drawing on research in child development, emotional regulation and play-based learning, Heather reframes… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d5cef507-4ad3-4622-a4f3-ab66054de06b.mp3) ## [Find what they just said (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O7pH9FN2rFqn) _2026-02-27 · **Sponsored**_ Surface recent public signals so you can send policy-aware, relevant outreach ## [Why Wiggling Matters: The Science of Play, Balance & Learning](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/why-wiggling-matters-the-science-of-play-balance-learning) _2026-01-04 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , Heather Welch author of Happy Children Play and General Manager of Edx Education UK explores why movement-based play is not just enjoyable for children, but essential for their learning, wellbeing, and development. We take a closer look at two powerful sensory systems that underpin all learning: the proprioceptive system , which helps… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/50feefb6-b0b9-43f8-af70-cccaeee3f320.mp3) ## [Play Bridges Minds, Voices & Hearts: Autism, Early Years & the Power of Play](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/play-bridges-minds-voices-hearts-autism-early-years-the-power-of-play) _2025-10-26 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ In this heartwarming and practical episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , Heather Welch, General Manager of Edx Education UK and author of Happy Children Play , early years inclusion specialist and advocate for neurodivergent children. Explore how play bridges communication, confidence, and connection for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other neurodivergent profiles.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/96e23e7c-f15f-4001-9e5a-159478b0b501.mp3) ## [Supporting Every Mind, Inclusive Learning for Neurodivergent Children](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/supporting-every-mind-inclusive-learning-for-neurodivergent-children) _2025-10-06 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , Heather Welch, Author of Happy Children Play and General Manager UK at Edx Education, explores how we can make classrooms more inclusive for neurodivergent children including those with Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Dyspraxia, and other diverse learning profiles. Heather shares practical strategies for creating sensory-friendly learning… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c949d62e-43ea-4eb7-ae30-1995eaaea27c.mp3) ## [The Secret to Raising Creative, Confident Thinkers](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/the-secret-to-raising-creative-confident-thinkers) _2025-09-28 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ As parents and caregivers, we all want children who can think for themselves creative, confident, and resilient problem-solvers. But how do we nurture these skills from an early age? In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , Heather Welch author of Happy Children Play and General Manager of Edx Education UK shares the secret: open ended play. Discover how toys like Rainbow… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/86931090-2044-4fc7-bf31-a939b33f6cae.mp3) ## [Beyond Movement, Supporting Children with Dyspraxia Through Play](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/beyond-movement-supporting-children-with-dyspraxia-through-play) _2025-09-21 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is often misunderstood as just a movement difficulty but it’s so much more. It can affect a child’s ability to organise, concentrate, write, plan, and even express their ideas clearly. These challenges can make everyday school life and home routines more stressful, impacting confidence, friendships, and emotional wellbeing. In… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c032fb5b-2b0f-454b-b609-97295afe078d.mp3) ## [The Pitch of Podcasting](https://nnekamcgee.substack.com/p/the-pitch-of-podcasting) _2025-08-12 · Nneka McGee · Start. Build. Thrive._ A Conversation with Dr. Alfonzo Mendoza [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/170811946/8e5816f3c7c8d3bffa9f1ed957077452.mp3) ## [Sensory Play for Neurodivergent Children with Edx Education](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/sensory-play-for-neurodivergent-children-with-edx-education) _2025-08-02 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ At Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , we believe play isn’t just fun it’s essential, especially for neurodivergent children. In this episode, we explore why sensory play is a powerful, therapeutic tool for children with autism, ADHD, and other additional needs. From calming water trays to creative sand play, these simple setups help regulate emotions, build motor skills, improve focus, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4da5df5f-7cab-48c5-9efe-1b1e9cb25795.mp3) ## [Transitioning Back to School with Confidence with Edx Education](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/transitioning-back-to-school-with-confidence-the-power-of-play) _2025-07-26 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ As the holiday season wraps up, how can we help young children return to school feeling confident, curious, and ready to learn? In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , host Heather Welch and education experts explore the importance of play in easing children through transitions whether it's starting a new school or moving up a year. Discover practical tips, routines, and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bede7d77-ed1a-4501-95d6-ecee1ecb8550.mp3) ## [Build, Learn, Play & Grow: Developing Thinking Skills Through Construction Play](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/build-learn-play-grow) _2025-06-13 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , discuss into the world of construction play and how it sparks powerful thinking skills in young children. From building towers with Linking Cubes to exploring possibilities with MyGears® and Rainbow Pebbles®, we explore how handson play builds more than just structures it builds minds. Discover how convergent, divergent, and lateral… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0bc9b4e8-32b6-441c-bafa-d5d18da729ba.mp3) ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yDhQag7BoQs9) _2025-06-13 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Think Outside the Toy Box: Nurturing Young Minds Through Playful Thinking](https://play-learn-and-create-with-edx-education.captivate.fm/episode/think-outside-the-toy-box-nurturing-young-minds-through-playful-thinking) _2025-06-06 · Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education_ In this episode of Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education , Heather Welch explores the importance of teaching children how to think creatively, critically, and independently through the power of play. Drawing from our latest blogs, we unpack the three key types of thinking: convergent, divergent, and lateral, and how toys like Rainbow Pebbles®, Linking Cubes, and open-ended activities can help… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a1278f74-3c9d-4b9b-8e3f-26896de6d198.mp3)