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ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual Conference 2025: The Transformative Power of Play

ISTE Season 5 Episode 3

In this episode recorded live at ISTELive 25 and ASCD Annual Conference 2025  in San Antonio, Georgia Terlaje and Jessica Pack sit down with Amanda Nguyen to discuss the transformative power of "play" in professional development. Amanda shares how leadership coaching can be revolutionized by using playful protocols to build essential competencies like active listening and collaboration. From digital escape rooms to "flipping paint cups," this conversation explores how creating moments of joy for educators directly impacts the success and equity of the students they serve.

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