From Anxious to Explorer: Rethinking Math Class for a Disengaged Generation episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 45 MIN

From Anxious to Explorer: Rethinking Math Class for a Disengaged Generation

from Room to Grow - a Math Podcast · host Room to Grow Math

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie discuss two publications they have engaged with regarding technology, adolescents, and learning. The Anxious Generation describes the impact of smart phones and other recent technologies on childhood development, providing an understanding of what is happening internally for students in our classrooms. The Disengaged Teen utilizes research data around modes of learning and how they play out in terms of classroom behaviors. Our hosts make connections between these texts and what these ideas mean for math educators and classroom practices. Additional referenced content includes:·       Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt·       Podcast with Trevor Noah and Jonathan Haidt·       Book: The Disengaged Teen by Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny AndersonDid you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing [email protected] . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy.   

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie discuss two publications they have engaged with regarding technology, adolescents, and learning. The Anxious Generation describes the impact of smart phones and other recent technologies on childhood development, providing an understanding of what is happening internally for students in our classrooms. The Disengaged Teen utilizes research data around modes of learning and how they play out in terms of classroom behaviors. Our hosts make connect...

NOW PLAYING

From Anxious to Explorer: Rethinking Math Class for a Disengaged Generation

0:00 45:48

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Room to Grow - a Math Podcast?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this Room to Grow - a Math Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on January 16, 2026.

What is this episode about?

This episode of Room to Grow, Curtis and Joanie discuss two publications they have engaged with regarding technology, adolescents, and learning. The Anxious Generation describes the impact of smart phones and other recent technologies on childhood...

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Room to Grow - a Math Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!