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!

RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving? In this episode we discuss Place-Based Education and how it connects learning to the local community and environment, fostering deeper understanding and engagement by using real-world experiences as the curriculum.

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 Google Gemini. This AI tool was recently opened up for staff and provides additional re...

EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive? In this episode we talk about how using theater and improv games can help improve engagement, community, and deep understanding of class content. Edutopia: "How—and Why—to Use Improv in the Classroom"

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.

INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators? In this episode we discuss how generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and NotebookLM can assist in creating materials that help students grapple with non-fiction texts. Edutopia article: https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-generative-ai-can-support-nonfiction-reading

RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving? In this episode we discuss the Learner Variability Navigator, a tool shared during our Aeries trainings that saves teachers time when it comes to personalizing learning and interventions for students. You can see the Navigator tool here: https://lvp.digitalpromiseglobal.org/

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 explore how AI is reshaping education by streamlining grading, enhancing student-driven evaluation...

EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive? In this episode we discuss Edutopia's article "The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2024." Each year they release an overview of 10 big studies from the past year that should be on your radar as an educator.

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 for the purpose of digital storytelling.

INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators? In this episode we discuss AI Literacy and how teachers can ready themselves to understand and use AI for themselves, as well as determining its role in their classrooms with students. **John and Karen were both out sick this week and voices weren't ready for showtime, so we hope you enjoy our AI stand-in hosts and we'll be back after the Thanksgiving break!** Artic...

RIGOR - How can we make connections to real-world issues and experiment with creative problem-solving? In this episode we review the definition of "rigor" and how it's more than just adding more work — and more than just adding more difficult work.

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 how the Triple E Framework from the book Learning First, Technology Second aligns with t...

EVERY ONE - How can we foster practices that are equitable and inclusive? In this episode we discuss the increased focus and need for digital citizenship education as our students deal with increasingly complex online lives.

VICTORY - Who is doing something unique at Hawthorn? This episode focuses on the Hawthorn Aeries program and what your fellow educators will be learning and experiencing throughout this year with our Apple Professional Learning Coach.

INNOVATE - How can we try something new – either new apps, tools, or resources… or featuring the stories of other innovators? In this episode we share some digital tools that should be in your toolbelt that will help you and your students personalize their learning and streamline some classroom processes. Ask A Tech Teacher: 18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom