019 – S1 E18 – How might we structure the school day to include unstructured moments for meaningful self exploration?

homeroom is an international podcast bridging the education gap between the classroom and the living room by starting conversations impacting the next generation. In this episode, I speak with Justin, an independent documentary filmmaker based in Michigan, USA—about the importance of balancing both structured and unstructured pockets of learning and expression. We talk about the importance of curating a media diet that represents your lived experiences, being unafraid to be authentically and uniquely you, and why many creatives might struggle with geometry. Check out our conversation, join our ongoing discourse on social media, and subscribe for more. https://www.instagram.com/homeroomed/ — Justin is an Emmy-winning writer, director, editor, and sometimes actor. He has a background in the world of media and independent production, and operates his own production company. https://www.instagram.com/nworbrnitsuj Rée is a visual storyteller and educator exploring the consequences that mass education has on creativity, identity, and interpersonal connection. https://www.instagram.com/theinterdisciplinarian/ — References A Whole New Mind by Daniel H. Pink (book) Cats In The Cradle by Cat Stevens (song)