In this episode of The Lecture is Dead Podcast, hosts Joe Wolff and Ryan Kochevar explore effective modes of learning and what lives beyond the conventional lecture. Joined by dedicated edtech leader, educator, and author, Lisa Highfill, they discuss innovative teaching strategies, the birth of the HyperDoc movement, bringing project-based learning to virtual school environments, and why these methods are crucial for learners today.

In This Episode

1. Why lecture is being rethought in today's classrooms
2. How Lisa Highfill supports active, student-centered learning
3. Practical ideas for promoting understanding, authenticity, and leadership in the classroom
4. What educators can take from HyperDoc lessons

Guest

Lisa Highfill — Edtech Leader and Educator

Lisa Highfill is a Google-certified innovator with a master's in edtech leadership, co-author of "The HyperDoc Handbook" and the "Teachers Give Teachers Movement," and an educator of thirty years spanning from fifth grade and technology integration to now serving the district's hybrid project-based virtual academy.

Resources & Links

1. The HyperDoc Handbook
2. Follow Lisa on LinkedIn

About the Podcast

Two former educators. One big question: If the lecture is dead, what comes next? A bi-weekly podcast on reimagining teaching as active, creative, and human.

Credits

Hosted by Joe Wolff and Ryan Kochevar. Produced by WeVideo. Edited by ThrottleUp Media.

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