PodcastPD

PodcastPD

PodcastPD is a podcast focused on professional development for educators. Each episode features interviews with educators, experts, and thought leaders in the field of education, discussing a wide range of topics related to teaching and learning. Previous episodes include conversations about instructional strategies, classroom management, technology in education, educational policy, and more. The podcast is aimed at teachers, administrators, and other education professionals who are looking to stay current on the latest trends and research in the field, and to gain practical insights and strategies for improving their own practice. Whether you're just starting out in your career or are a seasoned veteran of the classroom, PodcastPD has something for everyone. PodcastPD is hosted by AJ Bianco and Christopher J. Nesi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Rubi AI for Lesson Planning and Classroom Engagement - PPD145

    NOV 6

    Rubi AI for Lesson Planning and Classroom Engagement - PPD145

    In this episode, Chris and Dr. Tani Farran dive into the innovative ways Rubi AI can support teachers with lesson planning, student engagement, and personalized learning. They discuss the importance of guiding students to use AI tools responsibly, encouraging them to be the primary creators of their work while leveraging AI for feedback and enhancement. Key Discussion Points: Empowering Student Ownership with AI: Chris and Tania emphasize that students' work must reflect their own voice and understanding. They discuss how AI can support but shouldn't replace students’ critical thinking and creative process.Ruby AI Features for Educators: Lesson Planning: Demonstration of Rubi AI’s lesson and unit planning capabilities, including pre-built modules for various subjects. Educators can quickly generate lesson outlines, objectives, and activities tailored to their needs.Document Anchoring: Rubi’s ability to “anchor” to specific documents (like PDFs) allows teachers to use existing materials as data sources for AI-generated summaries, questions, or content insights.Topic Research and Content Generation: Rubi’s modules can assist with topic research, providing structured information and summaries, which can be transformed into lesson plans, presentations, or study guides.Customizing Lessons: Tania shows how teachers can modify AI-generated content to better fit their curriculum goals, including adjusting lesson modules based on specific class needs. Practical Classroom Applications: Examples include using Rubi AI to create study guides for special education, generate multimedia resources for homeschooling, and support high school business students in projects like competitor analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
4.4
out of 5
35 Ratings

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PodcastPD is a podcast focused on professional development for educators. Each episode features interviews with educators, experts, and thought leaders in the field of education, discussing a wide range of topics related to teaching and learning. Previous episodes include conversations about instructional strategies, classroom management, technology in education, educational policy, and more. The podcast is aimed at teachers, administrators, and other education professionals who are looking to stay current on the latest trends and research in the field, and to gain practical insights and strategies for improving their own practice. Whether you're just starting out in your career or are a seasoned veteran of the classroom, PodcastPD has something for everyone. PodcastPD is hosted by AJ Bianco and Christopher J. Nesi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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