WEP 0008: Creating a Culture of Innovation: An Interview with Christine DiPaulo

Episode 8 is an interview with Christine DiPaulo and we are talking about her amazing work as an Apple Distinguished Educator, and we will get a glimpse inside her amazingly innovative school, The String Theory High School for the Arts and Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If you are interested in creating a culture of innovation in your classroom, school, district, or organization, you will not want to miss this episode.  Intro:  • Keynote Speaker for two organizations this week. • Rotary • Teen Challenge • Expanding your classroom and influence. • Speaking Fees • Helping Others • Educational Technology & Cancellations • 8 Weeks on iTunes & Your Reviews Interview: • Christine DiPaulo Christine DiPaulo is an Apple Distinguished Educator and an Innovation Specialist at String Theory Schools in Philadelphia, PA. "The String Theory High School for the Arts & Sciences offers students who have an interest in the arts, language, science and technology the opportunity to engage in a curriculum that combines superior coursework and significant field work to create a balance between artistry and academics that gives graduates a solid foundations for their future endeavors." She teaches courses on Personal Branding, Digital Photography, Digital Portfolio Design, iLife, iWork and Presentation Design. She is certified in secondary mathematics, with Business Education certification and MSc as K12 certified Instructional Technology Specialist. Her first teaching position was a mathematics teacher at The Technical College High School/CCIU. As an educator her passion is to enhance student's classroom experience using Apple technologies as a tool for creating and authoring content, collaborating, and developing meaningful projects. In the classroom she works with kids to build strong 21st century skills so they become critical thinkers. Christine DiPaulo is an amazing intellectual a dynamic speaker, with her own TED talk no less. She is a visionary in both education and problem solving. She is creative. And she is really fun to spend time with too. I am so honored to interview Christine DiPaulo on Creating an Innovation within your school.  Mentioned in this podcast: iBooks Author iTunes U The Apple Watch The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley How to Come Up With Great Ideas and Actually Make Them Happen by Ewan McIntosh PhotoWizard- Photo Editor App