JDA PODCAST HUB
Season 1
Ditching generic training for teacher autonomy
Diagrams to solve math word problems
The Battle Between Laptops and Textbooks
Replacing Compliance with Professional Autonomy
The Great Homework Debate
NotebookLM for Teachers
by Thomas Boito
In this insightful 16-minute episode, we dive into the core takeaways of the new book, A Case for Individualized Professional Development in a Career and Technical Center. While standard, one-size-fits-all workshops often miss the mark for specialized CTE educators, this discussion explores how to design professional growth that actually resonates with industry-expert instructors. What We Cover: The Power of Individualized PD: Why tailored growth plans are essential for keeping CTE educators sharp, engaged, and connected to their industries. Administrative Considerations: Practical leadership strategies for managing budgets, tracking progress, and supporting diverse instructional needs. A Roadmap for Implementation: A step-by-step framework to transition your center from traditional PD to a personalized model. Overcoming Friction Points: An honest look at common systemic barriers—like scheduling constraints and resistance to change—and how to navigate them. Why Listen? Whether you are a school leader looking to revitalize your professional development strategy or an educator advocating for more meaningful growth opportunities, this quick listen offers actionable strategies to elevate your school community.
In this short podcast, listen to ideas and suggestions for using diagrams and drawings to help students solve math word problems
In this 22 min podcast a lively debate rages over the pros and cons of school technology use that is currently gaining traction in educational policy discussions. Generated with Google's NotebookLM
Talks about the transition at Franklin County Career and Technology Center, where shifting from compliance-based sessions to teacher-driven inquiry improved both educator satisfaction and student outcomes as chronicled in the forthcoming book A Case for Individualized Professional Development in A Career and Technical Center
This 20 minute podcast debates the pros and cons of homework in middle and high school. Several sources are cited. Also, the value of homework in different subject areas is talked about and the socio-economic aspects are debated. Generated by Google NotebookLM
This 20 minute podcast provides an intro to Google's NotebookLM geared to teachers. Learn basics and get use ideas.
An 18 minute deep dive into the current requirements in Pennsylvania for high school graduation with a focus on CTE students