In this episode, Darrin sits down with Megan Diede to unpack one of the most pressing challenges in schools today: authentic student engagement.
The conversation begins with a familiar frustration—classrooms full of students disengaged on devices—and quickly reframes the issue. It’s not about abandoning technology. It’s about being intentional and purposeful with instruction.
Megan introduces a powerful shift in thinking:
Engagement isn’t about activity—it’s about connection.
Together, they explore what it means to move beyond compliance-driven teaching and into classrooms where students are actively connected to their learning.
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