Using career exploration to give kids hope for the future with Dr. Shannon Putman
In this episode, Barb Flowers speaks with Dr. Shannon Putman. Shannon is owner of Putman XR Consulting, focusing on immersive technology education, training, and support. She was a special education teacher in Jefferson County Public Schools (KY) for 15 years.
Hear their conversation about:
- Using VR for virtual field trips and job shadowing
- Understanding how virtual reality gives students the real experience of different jobs that are otherwise hard to access (such as working on wind turbines)
- Connecting with professional mentors through immersive technology
- Giving students of various backgrounds exposure to a range of careers
- Giving kids hope about their options for the future
- Advice for teachers to get familiar with new technology
About today’s host
Barb Flowers is a certified Life Coach and former Elementary Principal with a PhD in K-12 leadership from Kent State University. She is host of the following podcasts:
- The Principal’s Handbook — Lessons on communication, time management, overcoming overwhelm, and more, designed to help school leaders become more confident and well-rounded.
- The Teacher Burnout Podcast — This show explores the complex issue of teacher burnout and shares practical solutions to support your well-being and reignite your passion for education.
About Be More Colorful
Be More Colorful, based in Fargo, North Dakota specializes in immersive technology solutions for solving workforce development problems. Co-founded by husband-and-wife team Matt and Katie Chaussee, the company has been at the forefront of creating immersive media solutions that help people make better decisions about where they choose to live, learn, work and play. Learn more:
- https://www.bemorecolorful.com
- https://www.facebook.com/careerviewxr
- https://www.facebook.com/bemorecolorful
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerviewxr
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/be-more-colorful
- https://www.instagram.com/bemorecolorful
- https://twitter.com/bemorecolorful
- https://www.tiktok.com/@bemorecolorful
Creators and Guests
Guest
Be More Colorful
We are a virtual reality content agency focused on solving real-world problems through VR. Check us out and experience it!
Guest
Shannon Putman
Ph.D. Virtual Reality as Educational Interventions. Owner Putman XR Consulting, MIT AR/VR Hackathon winner. Microsoft Innovative Educator.
