The Partial Credit Podcast

This week, the boys are joined by their good friend, Darren Maltais to discuss his innovative work integrating AI, coding, and technology into the classroom. There's also a game of Name That Tune, some fun with pronunciation, and a missing dog. You won't want to miss it!

In this week's episode of Partial Credit, Donnie shared a series of hilarious, wildly impractical, and surprisingly innovative "half-baked" (or rather "half-caked") ideas designed to shake up school life. From replacing classic teacher evaluations with fun, game-like challenges, to transforming school routines into competitive, event-style activities, this episode is a goldmine of playful, bold co...

In this episode, we were joined once again by the woman, the myth, the legend: Jennifer Cronk!  We also had a blast celebrating Donnie's birthday with a twist! Instead of gifts, we shared what we didn't get him; yeah, you heard that right.  So, what's your favorite way to celebrate a friend's birthday? Let us know in the comments! 

The crew discusses this year's Academy Awards with their educational twist. We also covered New York Times games including Wordle and why Jeff and Jesse are such huge fans of Connections. And with the NCAA tourney starting this week, compete against the hosts for both the men's and women's tournaments.   The Partial Credit Podcast NCAA Women's Tournament Challenge:   https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sh...

This week, the boys are joined by Lance Lennon, an Iowa-based educator and technology director, who shares his unique experiences, humorous anecdotes, and insights into educational technology, sports broadcasting, and community engagement. 

Jessica Williams, a solutions architect at Sphero, is back for her record-tying 10th appearance on the Partial Credit Podcast. This time around she talked about AI integration in education, Sphero's role in STEM learning, conference experiences and insights Ideas for new winter Olympic sports. Jess and the boys also discussed advancements in wearable technology like the Oura Ring and the defunct G...

In this post-Super Bowl edition of Partial Credit, the boys dove into the excitement surrounding the Super Bowl including an incredible New England Patriots loss, some memorable commercials and the Bad Bunny halftime show. 

In this episode, the boys were joined by their old friend, Nicholas Provenzano. They dove into some pretty "interesting" conversations from the FETC conference and introduced a brand new app created by Donnie called Classroom Draft. They also reflect on their experiences at the first EdTech draft and discussed Nick's new role at School AI.

This week, the boys were joined by Melissa Kincaid, an EdTech coach, advocate and former math teacher. In addition to discussing creativity in the math classroom, the conversation touched on Cincinnati's unique food culture and a celebration of the legacy of Rob Reiner. Jeff and Donnie also did a deep dive on Sora AI and potential creative applications in the classroom.

In this episode, Jim Sill joins Donnie, Jesse, and Jeff to discuss the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Australia, the timing of Christmas decorations, and the impact of AI tools in education. They also engage in a fun challenge of ranking various EdTech apps, sharing personal anecdotes and insights along the way. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss and rank various Go...

In this episode of Partial Credit, Jesse Lubinsky, Donnie Piercey, and Jeffrey Heil engage in a lively discussion about innovative fundraising strategies for schools, and the role of smartphones in education. They discuss the importance of community engagement in fundraising efforts, share unique ideas for school events, and debate the impact of technology in the classroom. In this conversation, t...

In this episode of the Partial Credit Podcast, hosts Jesse Lubinsky, Donnie Piercey, and Jeffery Heil celebrate Ken Shelton's 10th appearance. The conversation explores various themes, including the evolution of technology in education, the promises and perils of AI, and a critique of the Alpha School's educational model.   The hosts discuss the impact of AI on learning and teaching, emphasizing t...

In this episode of Partial Credit, the hosts celebrate their seven-year anniversary while diving into various topics including fantasy sports, classroom activities, and the cultural phenomenon of K-Pop Demon Hunters. They discuss the controversies surrounding sports friendships, the integration of technology in creative writing, and the intersection of sports and YouTube culture. The episode wraps...

Teacher Jason Smith stops by to talk about his classroom, the time he got to go to the Super Bowl, and his student teaching experience.  

In this episode of Partial Credit, the fellas dive into the excitement of fantasy draft season, but with a twist: they draft musicians to serve as teachers in a fictional school. Each host selected musicians for various subjects, leading to humorous debates and creative reasoning behind their choices. The conversation flows through the selection process, culminating in a lively analysis of their p...

This week, the boys talked about AI generated music in the classroom and sandwiches. Jeff also had a very important public service announcement.

Donnie, Jeff, and Jesse are going to start recording again.. for real this time.  And yes, we're going to start releasing more episodes.   Also for real.  

After an extended hiatus, the Partial Credit crew is back and open for business!

Mandy Perez, the 2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year joins the boys to talk about her work.

This week, the boys are joined by educator and author Bradley Lands to discuss his new book, KnowledgeABLE.

Join special guest host Jim Sill and the guys as they celebrate 100 episodes of talking education, pop culture, and shenanigans with the first ever Partial Credit "Poddy" awards! There's laughter, tears, and some useless websites that Donnie found online. Check out this playlist featuring some of the award winning episodes mentioned during the show:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I6y62DOP85Ny...

This week, the boys are joined by Matt Miller to talk about ChatGPT as well as the present and future of AI in education.

This week, the guys are joined by the 2022 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Autumn Rivera. Will Donnie lose his claim to fame as the biggest Chaco fan on the show? Tune in to find out!

Donnie and Jesse were joined by a multitude of guests including friends of the podcast Lisa Highfill, Dee Lanier, Kenneth Shelton, and Jim Sill at the ISTE 2022 conference in New Orleans, Louisiana for a live recording of the Partial Credit Podcast!

Adam bellow, the head of BreakoutEDU, stops by the podcast to talk to the fellas about pop-culture.