Episodes
Friday Sep 08, 2023
S2E2 - Teacher Coaching
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
This episode's guest is Laura Paparo, the Associate Director of the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Literacy Network (PLN). We discuss the work of the PLN, teacher coaching as a means to innovate, and the partnership and program being undertaken by PLN and CSD this year.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
S2E1 - Artificial Intelligence in Education
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Members of the Department of Innovation - Brian Reilly, Matt Pimental, Tami Flood, and Kevin Murphy - sit down to discuss the rise of Artificial Intelligence, how it can be an effective tool for teachers and students, and what pitfalls to be aware of. They also discuss professional learning opportunities teachers will have during the 2023-2024 school year to learn more about AI, Nearpod, Canva, fabrication, and other innovative topics.
Friday May 31, 2019
Empower Chapter 8 with Author A.J. Juliani
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
Matthew Pimental and Dr. Brian Reilly sat down and had a talk with A.J. Juliani about Chapter 8 from his book Empower which focuses on empowering students through assessments. We hope you enjoy hearing from A.J!
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Taking the Leap into Engagement
We talk with Andrea Anderson, a highly recommended teacher for her use of engagement strategies. Andrea speaks about what her classroom looks like, what has worked well for her, what challenges she has faced along the way and how the experience has changed her professionally.
Friday Nov 02, 2018
#2 - Empower Chapter 3 with CHS Librarian Thomas Cook
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Show Notes:
0:00-3:15 - A Librarian without a library
3:15 - 6:07 - "Empowering students means giving kids the knowledge and skills to pursue their passions and interests and future."- We talk about how a 21st Century 'library' is a place and space to empower learners.
6:07 - 14:34 - The connection between student passion and learning. Student ownership and the role of the librarian. Tom talks about the imperative of knowing your students. Linking what students love to what we as educators want them to learn.
14:35 - 20:33 - "The 'Side Hustle' is my job". A student's favorite class (or two) is their primary focus and everything else is a side gig. Tom talks about how to support students through a modern student center/library.
20:33 - 24:00 - "What does student ownership of learning mean to you?" - Tom talks about the learning process itself as something to be owned by students.
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
#1 - Empower Introduction with Brandon Lutz and Tamara Thomas Smith
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Our First Episode! We introduce the book Empower by John Spencer and AJ Juliani, with guests Brandon Lutz and Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith.