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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 at some 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/