Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
Are you ready for an adventure in learning? Need some STEMspiration in your life? Each episode brings a new adventure as we talk with fascinating guests about connecting real world experiences, multicultural children's literature, and engaged STEM/STEAM learning -- with a little joy sprinkled in for good measure! Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor travels the world in search of the coolest authors, illustrators, educators, adventurers, and STEM thought leaders to share their stories and inspire the WOW for early childhood and elementary educators, librarians, and families!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Shake It Off: The Transformative Magic of Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Ever wondered how children's literature can break barriers and inspire resilience? Join me as we welcome back the extraordinary Vanessa Brantley-Newton to the Adventures in Learning pod…
Messages on the Moon with Dr. Jill Friestad-Tate
Did you know that the Apollo 11 astronauts left a small disc on the moon filled with goodwill messages from around the globe? Imagine attending a symposium and leaving inspired to writ…
Cicada Reunion Tour 2024 -- Meet Brood XIII on A Chicago Adventure with Dr. Diane and Lynn
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to witness a natural spectacle that only happens once every 17 years? From midnight adventures in Chicago's Centennial Park to loud walks throu…
The Power of Play with Dr. Tyana Velasquez-Smith: Nurturing Young Minds Through Sensational Inclusion Literacy Practices
Can play truly transform the way we learn? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Tyana Velasquez-Smith, the visionary CEO of Sensational Inclusions. Dr. Tyana shares her fiv…
Transforming Educational Spaces: Insights from Discovery World's CEO BRYAN WUNAR
What if thoughtfully transforming museum spaces could ignite a lifelong passion for learning? Join us as Bryan Wunar, President and CEO of Discovery World, shares his unexpected journey…
Tracing Colors and Dreams with Illustrator/Designer JANAE MATTHEWS
Could you imagine finding joy in both graphic design and traditional art? On this episode of Adventures in Learning, we chat with the multi-talented Janae Matthews. From her earliest me…
Math+Literacy = A Winning STEAM Combo with Dr. Kateri Thunder
Math+Literacy = A Winning STEAM Combo
Discover how to blend math and literacy into the joy of everyday play and learning. Dr. Kateri Thunder shares her incredible strategies for sparking…
Weaving Words and Science with Typewriter Poet and Children's Book Author Megan Benedict
Welcome to another episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast! I fell in love with Megan Benedict's work at a conference this spring, when she captivated an audience of teachers arme…
Celebrating The One and Only Family with Katherine Applegate: Discussions on Literature's Power to Welcome and Connect in a Challenging Climate
Have you ever wondered how a tale of gorillas can touch upon the deepest themes of our human experience? Newbery Award-winning author Katherine Applegate joins us to unwrap the layers o…
Fostering Global Citizens: Innovative Early Childhood Education Strategies
Have you ever wondered how the seeds of global citizenship are planted in the minds of our youngest learners? Kennesaw State University professors Dr. Raynice Jean-Ségur and Dr. Douglas…
Happy Earth Day! Teaching STEAM and Nature's Lessons on Grandfather Mountain
Happy Earth Day! This week we ascend a very windy Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC. At the top of the mountain, we meet a dedicated team of informal educators whose passion for STEM…
The Cicadas Are Coming -- Everything You Need To Know To Be Prepared for the Convergence
Science, history, and gastronomy are on the menu this week! Building on our cicada episode with the buzz-worthy Dr. Gene Kritsky, co-hosts Dr. Diane and Lynn Wareh Coles unlock the sec…
The Cicadas Are Coming! Meet the Indiana Jones of the Cicada World, Dr. Gene Kritsky
The Cicadas Are Coming!!! It's a once-in-our-lifetime opportunity to observe and take part in citizen science with your class. Not since Thomas Jefferson was President have broods XIX a…
Championing Diversity: The Magic of Muslim Holiday Stories with Author Sahtinay Abaza
From computer scientist to a storyteller weaving children's tales, Sahtinay Abaza's path has been anything but ordinary. Sahtinay’s picture books, The Ramadan Drummer and Looking for t…
The Poetry of Growing Up: Alicia D Williams Talks Black Boyhood and Creativity in Mid-Air
Join us as we welcome back the remarkable Alicia D. Williams, who shares the journey of crafting her new book Mid-Air, a narrative that delves into the nuanced world of black boyhood an…
Cultural Heartbeats: Adventures with Award-Winning Author Ismée Williams
Ismée Williams is the award-winning author of the young adult novels Water in May and This Train Is Being Held, which won an International Latino Book Award for Best Young Adult Romance…
Impossible Things with Sonsational Creations Artist SONJA HOWARD
Not only is she STEAMsational, she's the force behind Sonsational Creations! Explore the intersection of creativity and STEM with Sonja Howard! Learn about the journey of this autistic …
Spirits of the Sky: Making a Difference One Bird At a Time at Healesville Sanctuary
Feel the enchantment of Australia's wild birds in our new podcast episode! Zookeepers Jessica Ratcliff and Megan Whittard help us soar with their feathered friends as we learn about the…
Schools in Parks: Making STEAM Education Natural and Fun!
This week, join me on a journey where the classroom canopy reaches the sky, and every leaf turns the page to a new lesson and experience. On this week's Adventures in Learning Podcast, …
Giving Voice to Joy, Beauty, and Anxiety: Adventures with Award-Winning Author Hena Khan
In today's society, childhood anxiety is increasingly visible, as more young people and their families find themselves grappling with these silent battles. On this week's episode of the…