Education Innovation

Emmanuel Schanzer, Founder and Program Director of Bootstrap, and Marina Theodotou, Director of Professional Development at the Computer Science Teachers Association, joined Nikki Navta to discuss fun and effective CS professional development opportunities. They provide insight into how all teachers, from English teachers to technology specialists, can access great PD and bring Computer Science to their classrooms. Part 2 of […]

Emmanuel Schanzer, Founder and Program Director of Bootstrap, and Marina Theodotou, Director of Professional Development at the Computer Science Teachers Association, joined Nikki Navta to discuss fun and effective CS professional development opportunities. They provide insight into how all teachers, from English teachers to technology specialists, can access great PD and bring Computer Science to their classrooms. Part 1 of […]

Leigh Ann DeLyser, co-chair of the CSforAll Consortium, joined Nikki Navta to discuss efforts to make Computer Science education more equitable. They offer advice and strategies to teachers who are working to make their CS curriculum more inclusive, and they discuss larger-scale changes that would allow students from all different backgrounds to engage with CS. Part 2 […]

Leigh Ann DeLyser, co-chair of the CSforAll Consortium, joined Nikki Navta to discuss efforts to make Computer Science education more equitable. They offer advice and strategies to teachers who are working to make their CS curriculum more inclusive, and they discuss larger-scale changes that would allow students from all different backgrounds to engage with CS. Part 1 […]

Karin Morrison, co-author of Making Thinking Visible, joined Nikki Navta to unpack the term “metacognition.” They define the term as thinking about your own thinking, and they discuss the benefits of reflecting on how you learn. Karin offers practical strategies that teachers can use to help their students develop metacognitive skills. Part 2 of 2

Karin Morrison, co-author of Making Thinking Visible, joined Nikki Navta to unpack the term “metacognition.” They define the term as thinking about your own thinking, and they discuss the benefits of reflecting on how you learn. Karin offers practical strategies that teachers can use to help their students develop metacognitive skills. Part 1 of 2

Janna Peskett (@jannapeskett) and Anthony Colannino (@AJCMindset) from Mindset Works joined Nikki Navta to discuss Growth Mindset in the classroom. Janna and Anthony provide ideas for how to integrate the language of growth into teacher-student communication. They discuss various methods for framing challenges and giving critical feedback. Part 2 of 2

Janna Peskett (@jannapeskett) and Anthony Colannino (@AJCMindset) from Mindset Works joined Nikki Navta to discuss Growth Mindset in the classroom. Janna and Anthony provide ideas for how to integrate the language of growth into teacher-student communication. They discuss various methods for framing challenges and giving critical feedback. Part 1 of 2

Albert Shih (@albertshihgames), owner of Pillow Castle Games, and Michael Lee, game designer at Schell Games, discuss the transition from student to Game Designer! Albert and Michael provide great insight on the Game Design field including the growing career paths and advice for graduating students, looking for a jobs. Part 2 of 2

Albert Shih (@albertshihgames), owner of Pillow Castle Games, and Michael Lee, game designer at Schell Games, discuss the transition from student to Game Designer! Albert and Michael provide great insight on the Game Design field including the growing career paths and advice for graduating students, looking for a jobs. Part 1 of 2