D73 DRIVE

After three years of sharing microlearning moments, sparking innovation, and celebrating the incredible work happening across Hawthorn District 73, the D73 DRIVE podcast is coming to a close. We've loved encouraging risk-taking, storytelling, and growth—both for our staff and our students. Thank you for joining us on this journey to empower educators and inspire lifelong learning. Keep driving forward!

Welcome to season 3 of our 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 down the hall or across the road from you! DESIGN - How can we integrate technology into the classroom or design innovative student experiences? In this episode, we talk about some great STEAM projects that are perfect for helping your students blend their creativ...

EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive? In this episode we talk about how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is essential for fostering equitable and inclusive practices in the classroom. Cult of Pedagogy: "If Equity is a Priority, UDL is a Must" by Katie Novak Learner Variability Navigator

VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? In this episode we review our most recent Aeries training and some of the great tools that were shared with teachers — AI, AR, Apple Classroom, and the Apple Education Forum.

INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators? In this episode we talk with two of our Hawthorn Aeries (Madison and Katie) about how they've been innovating in their classrooms and using the Apple Education Forum to level up the resources in their teacher tool belt!