Reimagining Learning in the Digital Age with Laurie Hendrickson

Reimagining Learning in the Digital Age with Laurie Hendrickson

From Teaching and Leading with Dr. Amy and Dr. Joi by Dr. Amy Vujaklija and Dr. Joi Patterson

April 24, 2025 · 40 min · Season 5 · Episode 28

About this episode

Laurie Hendrickson discusses the integration of technology in education and the importance of student participation.

In this episode, we talk to Laurie Hendrickson, a former middle school teacher and current educator. Hendrickson discusses the importance of student participation and technology integration in education. She emphasizes the need for technology to be used within the curriculum with a specific purpose, such as creating digital stories that enhance learning. Hendrickson shares her experience with digital storytelling, media literacy, and the challenges and benefits of remote learning. She also highlights the significance of building online learning communities and the use of tools like Google Forms and Padlet for student engagement. Hendrickson recommends resources like Create to Learn by Renee Hobbs and The Google Infused Classroom by Holly Clark and Tanya Avra for educators.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Amy Vujaklija, Dr. Joi Patterson

Guest: Laurie Hendrickson

Topics covered

  • digital learning
  • technology integration
  • student engagement
  • remote learning
  • digital storytelling
  • media literacy
  • online learning communities

Keywords

  • digital age
  • education
  • student participation
  • technology
  • remote learning
  • Google Forms
  • Padlet
  • digital stories
  • media literacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google, Padlet

Books & works: Create to Learn, The Google Infused Classroom

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