D73 DRIVE: Recent Episodes
John Reid
This is your source for innovative learning practices, tech tips, and more! Join us each week as we share bite-sized learning you can use right away, focusing on the concepts of Design, Rigor, Innovation, Victory, and "Every One". What's driving you?
Welcome to season 3 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping education by streamlining grading, enhancing student-driven evaluations, enabling faster feedback, supporting differentiated assessments, and leveraging predictive analytics to meet student needs. Join us to discover the transformative potential of AI in educational assessment!
Read the article from John Spencer's site: 5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Might Transform Assessment Practices
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EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode we discuss Edutopia's article "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024." Each year they release an overview of 10 big studies from the past year that should be on your radar as an educator.
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VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn?
In this episode we review our most recent Aeries training and some of the great tools that were shared with teachers for the purpose of digital storytelling.
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INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators?
In this episode we discuss AI Literacy and how teachers can ready themselves to understand and use AI for themselves, as well as determining its role in their classrooms with students. John and Karen were both out sick this week and voices weren't ready for showtime, so we hope you enjoy our AI stand-in hosts and we'll be back after the Thanksgiving break!
Articles referenced:
Guiding Students to Develop AI Literacy https://www.edutopia.org/article/guiding-students-develop-ai-literacy
Thinking About Equity and Bias in AI https://www.edutopia.org/article/thinking-about-equity-and-bias-ai
AI and the Law: What Educators Need to Know https://www.edutopia.org/article/ai-and-law-what-educators-need-know
A Decision Tree to Guide Student AI Use https://www.edutopia.org/article/decision-tree-guide-student-ai-use
How Teachers Can Help Shape Educational Uses of AI in Their Schools https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-teachers-can-help-shape-educational-uses-ai-their-schools
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RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
In this episode we review the definition of "rigor" and how it's more than just adding more work — and more than just adding more difficult work.
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Welcome to season 3 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode we talk about how the Triple E Framework from the book Learning First, Technology Second aligns with the concept of digital storytelling. We'll also discuss why digital storytelling can help students make meaning of their learning and leave a lasting impact.
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EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive? In this episode we discuss the increased focus and need for digital citizenship education as our students deal with increasingly complex online lives.
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VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn?
This episode focuses on the Hawthorn Aeries program and what your fellow educators will be learning and experiencing throughout this year with our Apple Professional Learning Coach.
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INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators?
In this episode we share some digital tools that should be in your toolbelt that will help you and your students personalize their learning and streamline some classroom processes.
Ask A Tech Teacher: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom
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RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This episode focuses on work avoidance in students and how to address the root causes to move from avoidance to engagement.
Edutopia article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/addressing-work-refusal
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Welcome to season 3 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
This episode, we discuss the updates coming soon to iPads that will incorporate Apple Intelligence and provide staff and students with some advanced productivity features. This time there’s a twist… we actually used AI to talk about AI. If the voices don’t sound familiar, that’s because they’re robots. But don’t worry, Karen and John will be back next week!
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EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive? This episode we discuss the importance of relationship building with students and how you can see immediate gains in your classroom from using simple strategies to get to know your students better!
https://www.edutopia.org/article/creating-purposeful-relationships-students
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VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn?
This episode focuses on the new Hawthorn Aeries program and what your fellow educators will be learning and experiencing throughout this year with our Apple Professional Learning Coach.
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INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators?
This episode focuses on how we can ensure a technological balance by using devices when appropriate in class and having conversations about the boundaries, routines, and practices that will encourage authentic engagement.
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RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?This episode focuses on how teachers and students can break down complex academic concepts and use creative techniques to simplify them. Students will learn to communicate big ideas in simple, engaging ways, deepening their understanding.
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Welcome to season 3 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
This episode focuses on how staff and students can utilize their Logitech Crayon stylus to take notes, make annotations, sketch ideas, and manipulate slideshows to create more interactive presentations.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
It's the end of the school year and the end of another season of the D73 DRIVE Podcast! Sometimes it's hard to see all of our accomplishments until we step back and really take in the landscape. This episode is an end-of-the-year "THANK YOU" to all of the staff, students, admin, tech team... Everyone! This has been a year full of accomplishments and we're excited to recap as many as we could remember.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
It's almost summer, so we sit down to talk about some great ways you can use your Apple devices this summer for personal enjoyment, professional development, and starting that book you always said you were going to write about your classroom experiences!
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RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This week we discuss the importance of writing to learn and how we can make the writing process easier to teach and more impactful for our students.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode, we continue our discussion on how the design and aesthetic of a classroom and physical spaces can help — or hinder — student learning.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we talk about how the design and aesthetic of a classroom and physical spaces can help — or hinder — student learning.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This episode we talk with IT Support Supervisor, Luke Bruschuk, and peek behind the curtain to learn more about what goes into getting devices prepared for our iPad rollout in May.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
On this podcast, we talk about... podcasting! How can you use it in your classroom — or at home — to learn and create? We've also got some recommendations if you're looking for new podcasts to check out.
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RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
It's almost spring break, so we're going to dive into some real-world ways to use your personal tech to make your break more enjoyable. We've got app and service recommendations for travel planning, navigation, local recommendations, photography and memory making, entertainment, and safety. Get translation help... take better photos... and so much more!
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
This episode dives into the Apple Learning Center with some helpful resources to engage students and enhance learning activities.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we talk about how teachers can use graphics and icons to level up their rubrics and written instructions.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This episode we talk about the recently approved device refresh for staff and students in case you missed the Board meeting last week!
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
This episode builds on a recent PD in :73 video that was very popular – using QR codes in your classroom. Find out more ways you can use this simple tool to engage your students and streamline classroom processes.
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RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
Two members of the newly formed Wellness Committee join us to talk about how they are spreading good VIBEs while empowering staff to lead healthier, happier lives.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
We're kicking off the new year with a series on the Edutopia article titled "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023." Our next topic is "Direct Instruction and Inquiry-Based Learning are Complementary." The two are are often misunderstood. DI is more than just lectures; it includes interactive elements like note-taking, quizzes, and discussions. IBL, while appearing unstructured, actually promotes deep learning through real-world problems and guided research. In practice, teachers blend DI and IBL, starting with DI to introduce concepts, followed by IBL activities for application.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we continue our series on the Edutopia article titled "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023." Our topic this week is "A new theory on the teen mental health crisis."
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
In this episode we welcome Middle North teacher, Kathryn Balmes, to talk about the next study in our series on the Edutopia article titled "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023." Our next topic is how teacher tone of voice has an effect on student achievement and engagement.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
We're kicking off the new year with a series on the Edutopia article titled "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023." Our first topic is "A Fascinating Guide to Better Quizzing." The study, authored by experienced teachers and researchers in 2023, emphasizes the importance of frequent, varied, and engaging testing formats like multiple choice, cued-recall, and knowledge contests to improve long-term retention and create robust retrieval routes for information, known as the testing effect. It highlights strategies such as using competitive answer alternatives, pretesting on unfamiliar material, communal testing to reduce anxiety, and teaching students self-testing techniques to enhance learning and retention.
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We're bringing out one from the archives this week. Reach out if you have more questions about how you can use AI in your work.
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
These new AI tools are game-changing disruptors that have the potential to change forever how we bring real-world opportunities to our classrooms and enhance our problem-solving skills.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
This time we talk with Jeremy Feger, a new 5th grade teacher at Hawthorn Elementary North. During college, Jeremy was part of his school's eSports program and saw how technology and gaming could lead to greater learning opportunities, skill development, and supporting social emotional health.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we discuss how culturally responsive teaching can help your students connect with the content in your class in a way that engages them and ensures they walk into your class with prior connections to the lesson for the day.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This episode introduces our new outlet for microlearning: “PD in :73!” Karen and John have been recording some quick videos to provide you with bite-sized professional development in less than 73 seconds. You can find our first videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@pdin73, on TikTok at www.tiktok.com/@pdin73, and on the Innovative Learning page of the D73 website.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
Microlearning allows you to get or give focused, short-form learning right when you need it. John and Karen explore some ideas for how this can be used in your classroom, or how microlearning PD options might be a quick solution to busy schedules.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
We had the opportunity to join a training session for Uncharted Learning's middle school curriculum mxINCedu, which blends project-based learning and entrepreneurship into a kind of "Junior Shark Tank" experience for students.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
This episode dives into the world of Gamification and how this innovative approach can energize elementary and middle school classrooms. Discover ways to turn your curriculum into an engaging adventure, fostering student investment through points, badges, and interactive quests.
GamificationGuides by Michael Matera
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we explore how to build social capital in the K-8 setting through digital tools and in-person interactions, emphasizing equitable and inclusive practices. We'll dive into why social capital is crucial for student development, and share everyday tips for fostering meaningful connections within the classroom and the broader community.
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Did you enjoy the episode?
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This week we continue our October series on "Things That Scare Us... But Shouldn't!" We're joined by Hawthorn parent and PTO President, Jenna Garcia. She helps us break down some great ways to become more comfortable with technology and ensure students are getting the most out of their learning experiences.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
This week we try to make things a little less scary! Giving ownership of learning over to students might seem scary, but the benefits to you and your students will be more than you can imagine.
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
As a parent, how can you help your child navigate the digital world they are growing up in? How can you become more knowledgeable and comfortable with helping your child create and learn on their school devices?
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
This time we talk about Project-Based Learning and the ways you can use this strategy to immerse your students in sustained inquiry and meaningful, creative expression.
Also check out the Buck Institute for Education's website: PBLworks.org
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?If you've been looking for ways to add some shortcuts or life hacks to your digital life, look no further! We discuss some features of Apple Shortcuts that can help make your life a little easier and provide accessibility tools when and where they're most needed.
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Did you enjoy the episode?
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Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
In this episode, we talk with Melissa Sabin about how she used Seesaw in her classroom to engage with students and parents in meaningful and powerful ways.
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Don't forget to hit that subscribe button in your podcast app of choice and to get the DRIVE podcast delivered every week. If you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your podcast app of choice, especially Apple Podcasts. That really helps raise the visibility of the show and allow us to serve up more learning opportunities for even more educators!
Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources – and share new learning with others?
In this episode, we discuss how AI is changing the teaching-learning dynamics, particularly in K-8 schools… and how it can save teachers time!
Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
It's a new year with new logins and passwords... what are you doing to ensure your data and your students' data stay private and safe?
Welcome to season 2 of our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode, we discuss the concept of immersive learning. While it includes things like Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, it's actually less about the tech and more about how you connect learning experiences to students' lives.
Welcome to our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?We discuss ways to build our students' networks and resources to ensure they have the social capital needed to succeed. This is our final 2022-23 school year episode, and we will return in the fall!
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
John and Karen discuss some of the victories from this year surrounding our goals of innovation and efficiency, while looking ahead to more victories next year!
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new (either new apps, tools, or resources) or learn about innovative thinkers shaping our world?
We talk about rethinking creativity and tech in education, focusing on understanding that what has come before is just as important as what's coming next. "You can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards." (Steve Jobs)
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This week we discuss the Pygmalion Effect and Barbara Blackburn's BEST format for increasing rigor in your classroom by encouraging high expectations for all students.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode, we discuss injecting creative practices into your classroom and guiding students to move beyond functional fixedness and think creatively about problems. We cover the last two components of the SCAMPER method: Eliminate and Rearrange/Reverse.
Resources:
byrdseed.com
Welcome to our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we dive into the idea of social capital and why we need to build our students' networks and resources alongside teaching them the academics they need to succeed.
Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students' Networks (Julia Freeland Fisher)
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
Sarah Lill, Library Media Specialist at Middle School North, joins us to talk about some of her accomplishments in her first year as the Middle North Librarian.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new (either new apps, tools, or resources) or learn about innovative thinkers shaping our world?
This week we showcase some great new AI tools to help save you time in lesson planning.
Perplexity.ai
AutoClassmate
Curipod
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This week we discuss Barbara Blackburn's QUESTIONS format for increasing rigor in your classroom by encouraging better questioning strategies.
- Free PD Webinar: Rigor is NOT a Four-Letter Word: Reaching Higher Levels of Learning
- ASCD article: "Five Strategies for Questioning with Intention"
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode, we discuss injecting creative practices into your classroom and guiding students to move beyond functional fixedness and think creatively about problems. We cover the next three components of the SCAMPER method: Adapt, Maximize/Minimize, and Put to Another Use.
Resources:
byrdseed.com
Welcome to our podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?In this episode, we continue discussing powerful and meaningful ways to use technology to enhance feedback and extend learning beyond the school day. Article: Digital Promise - "Closing the Digital Learning Gap"
John Hattie: "252 Influences And Effect Sizes Related To Student Achievement"
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
Liz Battaglia, Database Administrator, joins us for this episode to discuss the changes we've made this year to improve processes and ensure we have accurate data to develop a comprehensive picture of our students and their needs.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new (either new apps, tools, or resources) or learn about innovative thinkers shaping our world?
How do we foster creativity – and “uncreativity” (the perseverance and research that accompanies creative idea generation) in our classrooms? Three researchers offer perspectives on how to encourage all facets of creative work and expression.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This week we discuss extending the lesson for students who have already grasped the concepts using the Entrepreneurial Mindset as one way of developing extension activities. We also recommended checking out the newly rebranded Illinois Student Invention Convention for ideas on starting your own "invention club"!
Illinois Student Invention Convention website
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences?
In this episode, we discuss injecting creative practices into your classroom and guiding students to move beyond functional fixedness and think creatively about problems.
Resources:
byrdseed.com
Educated by Design by Michael Cohen
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?This week we discuss how teachers and students can use technology in powerful ways to enhance their creativity and productivity. We also talk about ways these tools can benefit all learners, with a particular focus this time on Newcomers. Article: Digital Promise - "Closing the Digital Learning Gap"
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This week we stop by Amanda Bourn and Tori Minarik's classrooms at Middle School South to hear how the first year of implementation with Project Lead the Way is going in their STEM classes.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new (either new apps, tools, or resources) or learn about innovative thinkers shaping our world?
Esports provides students opportunities to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a competitive and engaging environment. It also helps them develop digital literacy and technology skills, which are increasingly important in today's digital world. Additionally, esports can help promote diversity, inclusivity, and social-emotional learning in the classroom.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
These new AI tools are game-changing disruptors that have the potential to change forever how we bring real-world opportunities to our classrooms and enhance our problem-solving skills.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative experiences for our students?
In this episode, we explore the new AI tool ChatGPT and its implications for your classroom, your students, and beyond.
- Try out ChatGPT.
- Take a look atsome examples of how ChatGPT is being used.
This tool has positive implications for our students as well — the important task for educators is to guide them on using the platform responsibly. These articles offer insightful looks at how students can constructively use ChatGPT to enhance their learning and creativity:
- How teachers can harness ChatGPT for good
- 3 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Classroom - VAI
- What is ChatGPT and How Can You Teach With It? Tips & Tricks | Tech & Learning
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?Accessibility tools are built into Apple devices and are available to everyone. While these might have been initially designed to provide needed accommodations for people with disabilities, the tools can be used to improve the learning experience for everyone.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This week our guest is Sam Smart from Townline Elementary. Sam talks about some of the awesome ways he is enhancing the learning experiences for his students.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new (either new apps, tools, or resources) or learn about innovative thinkers shaping our world?
This week we discuss the Skills for Innovation Framework developed by Digital Promise and Intel. What are the mindsets and skill sets that will ensure our students are ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead?
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we connect to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This week we showcase the Rigor and Relevance Framework from Learning Transformed by Eric Sheninger and Thomas Murray.
Integrating Technology Into Instructional Practice:
https://leadered.com/wp-content/uploads/1185245e-icle-integrating-technology-paper-hr.pdf
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative experiences for our students?
This week we showcase the LAUNCH cycle -- developed by John Spencer and A.J. Juliani as a student-friendly version of the Design Thinking process.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?
This week we sit down with Megan Goldman, the district's SEB Coordinator. Megan gives us the rundown on PBIS and how it has been impacting Hawthorn students.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
This week we sit down with Sam Jaramillo from Middle School South. In his art classroom, Sam gives students opportunities to create using a variety of tools and methods -- including newer technology. The goal is also to have students develop artistic creations that can be used in the real world beyond just a project they complete in the classroom.
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
INNOVATE - How can we try something new (either new apps, tools, or resources) or learn about innovative thinkers shaping our world?
This week we discuss the innovative thinkers behind Field of Vision -- a company using AI cameras and tech tools to allow the visually impaired to enjoy sporting events at a whole new level!
https://coolblindtech.com/field-of-vision-brings-sports-in-real-time-to-visually-impaired-fans/
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
This week we discuss ways you can foster rigor in your classroom, including ideas for feedback and student discourse using tech tools.
Student Accountability, Google Docs, and Digital Peer Review
https://style.mla.org/google-docs-student-peer-review/
Using Google Keep to provide quick feedback to students
https://www.edtechteam.com/blog/2018/01/google-keep-quick-student-feedback-google-docs-slides/
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom?
This week we discuss creating videos for your students and some creative tools you can use.
Creating a picture-in-picture video in iMovie (Mac, iPhone, iPad)
https://www.idownloadblog.com/2019/09/18/how-to-create-picture-in-picture-video-imovie-mac-ios/
12 Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Creating Amazing Flipped Classroom Videos
https://www.weareteachers.com/making-flipped-classroom-videos/
Welcome to our new podcast for bite-sized PD to encourage innovative learning practices in your classroom. Some of our topics may be tech-related. Some may be classroom practices. Some may be inspiring stories from teachers just down the hall or across the road from you!
DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom?
RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving?
INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources…? Or featuring the stories of other innovators.
VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? Featuring interviews with other Hawthorn team members!
EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive?