Innovation in Education

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. 

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, fa...

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!  0:00-2:50: Introductions and how assessment can empowering students  2:50-6:30: How to craft empowering performance tasks  6:30-10:00: The teacher as expert and defining what student mas...

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.   0:00-2:20: What does a typical day look like in your class? 2:20-3:49  : How Andea enga...

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...

Our First Episode!  We introduce the book Empower by John Spencer and AJ Juliani, with guests Brandon Lutz and Dr. Tamara Thomas Smith.