Reach Every Student with Jon Bergmann
Episodes
The Pedagogy of Resistance- Un-Capturing the Classroom from AI Stupefaction #58
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary Fresh off a keynote in Manila, Jon Bergmann explores why the message of "AI Stupefaction" is resonating globally. He connects h...
Is AI Stupefying Our Students? Why I’m Flipping My Class Again #57
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon Bergmann—forty-year teaching veteran and pioneer of the Flipped Classroom—declares that we are at the precipice of a second, ...
Stupefied or Supercharged? My Take on the AI Bifurcation in Education #56
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview In this conversation (originally recorded with Robs Mesquita of the People Possibility Pedagogy podcast), Jon Bergmann reflects on th...
40 Years, 26 Lessons: A 2026 Survival Guide for Students #55
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the audio version of my 26-lesson video masterclass for the Class of 2026. For the full visual experience and the 40-year 'Forge' visu...
Turn AI From "Cheater" to "Tutor" with One Change #54
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the show notes for Episode 54. Episode 54: Turn AI From "Cheater" to "Tutor" with One Change Episode Summary: Is AI making learning too easy?...
I Tried to Flip My Class with Google NotebookLM... and It Failed- #53
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53: I Tried to Flip My Class with NotebookLM... and It Failed In this episode of the Reach Every Student podcast, host Jon Bergmann shar...
Stop Coddling Students: The Case for "Productive Struggle - #52
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this episode, host Jon Bergmann argues that hardship and trial are the best ways to help students thrive . He expl...
Finishing Strong- Gratitude, Refreshment, and the AI Advantage - Episode 51
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary In this "hodgepodge" episode recorded just before Thanksgiving break, host Jon Bergmann reflects on his 40th year in education. He dis...
Are We Letting AI Redefine Humanity? A Civilizational Crossroads - Episode 50
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is AI challenging and reshaping what it means to be human? In this thought-provoking episode, Jon Bergmann dives into the growing tension between ...
AI vs College: Are Today’s Grads Ready for the Real Future? Episode 49
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here is a link to Jeffery Selingo's original article: https://jeffselingo.com/resources/the-ai-ready-graduate 🎧 AI vs. College: Are Toda...
An Open Letter to Students about AI (Updated) Episode 48
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the Letter You can also watch the video podcast Here In this special episode of the Reach Every Student podcast, Jon Bergmann shares insights ...
Online Classes/Homework is Dead: How AI Broke Education & What Teachers Must Do Next! - Episode 47
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are online classes/homework officially dead? In this eye-opening episode, Jon Bergmann pulls back the curtain on the shocking reality every educa...
Where's Africa?" The Single Concept Your Students Are Missing (And How to Fix It) - Episode 46
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Flipped Learning Dead? Episode 45
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon answers the question: Is Flipped Learning dead? There have been several people in the blogosphere who have posited that perh...
Your Brain on ChatGPT: The Surprising and Unsurprising Findings - Episode 44
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Link to the MIT Study Page
Scared Students, Dying Jobs: What AI Means for Your Future - Episode 43
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon had a frank conversation with his students about AI. He used his post: An Open Letter to My Students About AI to frame this conversation
How AI is Solving One of the Biggest Problems in Flipped Learning - Episode 42
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you wish your students could "raise their hand" when watching a flipped video at home? With AI, you can. Listen in to Jon Bergmann's new hack.
Why We Teach: A Letter That Moved This Old Teacher to Tears - Episode 41
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Link to Jon's other podcast about making a difference - The Sacred Calling: A Teacher's Reflection on Graduation Day
How to Start the Year Out In a Flipped Class - Episode 40
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To get access to Jon's Courses on Flipped Classroom, go to jonbergmann.com/courses Jon's Intro to Class - For His Students Jon's Intro to Class - Pare...
Is AI Cheating Your Students Out of Learning? Flip Your Class! - Episode 39
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are your students secretly using AI to complete their homework? In an age where ChatGPT can solve complex problems in seconds, how can educators ensur...
An Open Letter to My Students about AI - Episode 38
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an open letter to his students, 40-year teacher/author Jon Bergmann shares 7 critical tips for navigating the age of AI. Learn how to use AI withou...
40 Years and Counting - Why I am Still Teaching-Episode 37
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 40 years, why keep teaching? Veteran teacher Jon Bergmann shares 5 powerful reasons he’s still in the classroom, from the joy of inspiring stu...
The AI Dilemma: When Students Lift Weights with a Forklift - Ep 36
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon's Upcoming Conferences where he will speak about AI in Education Christian Schools AI Leadership Conference Learning and The Brain - Teaching Gene...
The Sacred Calling: A Teacher's Reflection on Graduation Day - Episode 35
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My personal journey and the profound impact teachers have, even when they don't immediately see the results of their work.
Beyond AI: Saying Goodbye to My Students - Episode 34
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every year I have to say goodbye to a new batch of students. It's grief and its good.
Making a Lasting Impact on Your Students - Episode 33
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to make a lasting impact on your students lives - listen in as vetran teacher and author Jon Bergmann gets vulnerable and shares a couple ...
AI Companion Chatbots will Ruin our Children! We must take action now!
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon discusses how AI use has changed from 2024 to 2025. His big concern is the rise of people using AI as a companion.
Our Kids are Not OK! - Episode 31
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the Hype: A Wary Look at AI in Education - Episode 31
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Being Nice Isn't Enough: The Secret to Reaching Every Student - Episode 30
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon explores his early teaching career and shares insights from his decades in the classroom.
From Lizard Hats to Tough Love: Lessons Learned from teaching in the Inner City- Episode 29
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon share stories and lessons from his four decade career teaching students. In this episode he reflects on a few of the lessons he learned while teac...
What Students Really Think About AI -What I learned from my Students - Episode 28
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had a frank conversation with my students about an overreliance on AI. In this episode, I will share what they said and how you can also ha...
Seven Steps to NOT Stupefy Students with AI - Episode 27
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If we are not careful, AI could stupefy people. It could lead to the downgrading of human intelligence. As a classroom teacher, Jon talks about how to...
AI Will Stupefy Our Students Unless... Episode 26
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI will stupefy our students unless we rethink education. Listen in as teacher and author Jon Bergmann reboots this podcast. Link to Jon's article ent...
How Mastery Learning Transformed My Whole Notion of Education
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I read the first few pages of my new book, The Mastery Learning Handbook: A Competency-Based Approach to Student Achievement whi...
The Biggest Problem with Mastery/Competency-Based Learning and How to Solve It
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with students who lag behind in a Mastery/Competency-Based Class?
Why I Still Lecture in My Flipped Classroom
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even though I am one of the pioneers of the Flipped Learning movement, I have rediscovered the power of lecture. Listen in.
36 Rules for Teachers from My 36 Years in Education
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting out a New Year with Mastery Learning - Season 2, Episode 1
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 starts now. Join Mastery Learning expert Jon Bergmann as he teaches you how to do Mastery Learning well - one day at a time. In this episode,...
Three Tips for Better Relationships with Students - Season 1 Episode 20
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you struggled to create a positive atmosphere of learning in your class? Jon gives three tips from his classroom that you can instantly use in yo...
Solved: The Two Biggest Hurdles to Mastery Learning - Season 1 Episode 19
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The two biggest hurdles to Mastery/Competency Learning are: What to do with students who fall behind Managing students at a wide variety of levels....
Don't Do THIS with Mastery Learning - Season 1 Episode 18
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I should have known better - but I did it anyway. Lesson learned... You can also watch this as a video at https://youtu.be/HzyEXL69qHU
How to Help Anxious Students in a COVID World - Season 1 Episode 17
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has anxiety in your students spiked since COVID? Are they stressed out and really suffering. Learn how Mastery Learning can help students navigate the...
New Year - New Iterations of Mastery Learning - Season 1 Episode 16
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Iterating is a key to anything successful. Jon starts out the new year with three new tweaks to mastery learning. How will he address students who che...
Hope for Exhausted & Burned Out Teachers - Season 1 Episode 15
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than ever, teachers are exhausted and burned out. Listen in as Jon shares some thoughts about the state of teaching today and how he sees hope.&n...
Solving Cellphone Distractions in a Mastery Classroom - Season 1 Episode 14
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a Mastery Classroom, it is imperative that students aren't distracted by technology. In this episode, Jon discovers one simple hack that makes a hu...
How to Motivate the Struggling Student in a Mastery Classroom - Season 1 Episode 13
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some students fall behind in a Mastery Learning program. Then they get into a cycle where they can't catch up. Jon explains a strategy he is using tha...
Our Students are in a Social and Emotional Crisis - Season 1 Episode 12
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Jon was put to the test when he found about a student who was going through some significant issues. He made assumptions and found them to b...
Helping Students Who Take Shortcuts in a Mastery Learning Class - Season 1 Episode 11
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you help students who take shortcuts in a Mastery Learning Classroom? This is addressed in this episode. You can also watch this po...
The Value of Hard Deadlines-in a Mastery Learning Class - Season 1 Episode 10
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can also see the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/woF-7L7A4a0
Creating a Sustainable Rhythm in Mastery Learning - Season 1 Episode 9
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover a rhythm in Mastery Learning that you can keep up. Learn the one thing Jon has done which has significantly improved his Mastery learning cla...
How to Adapt when Pandemic Learning Loss Impacts Mastery - Season 1 Episode 8
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon shares how he is having to adjust as he comes to the realization that his students have been impacted by learning loss due to the...
Creating Urgency When Students Fall Behind - Season 1 Episode 7
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a Mastery Learning classroom, students work a flexible paces. But invariably, some students get behind. How do you deal with this? Jon reflects on ...
Differentiating Summative Assessments in a Mastery Classroom - Season 1 Episode 6
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What and how do you differentiate summative assessments in a Mastery Learning Classroom. Listen in as Jon reflects on things he is learning about diff...
Mastery Assessment Reassessed - Season 1 Episode 5
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What and how do you do summative assessments in a Mastery Learning Classroom. Listen in as Jon reflects on how he is adjusting assessments as he makes...
Adjusting Mastery Learning on the Fly - Season 1 Episode 4
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often in Mastery Learning, you need to make adjustments on the fly. In this episode, Jon shares a mistake he made and how he had to make a quick adjus...
What to Do During the First Week - Season 1 Episode 3
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Starting out Mastery Learning right sets the tone for the entire school year. Learn how Jon is preparing his students for mastery during his first wee...
What to Do on the First Day of Mastery Learning - Season 1 Episode 2
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do on the first day of school in a Mastery Learning classroom? Find the answer here. You can also watch the video podcas...
Setting up Your Classroom for Mastery Learning - Season 1 Episode 1
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join teacher, author, and Flipped Learning pioneer Jon Bergmann as he helps you set up your class for mastery learning. You can also watch the episode...