What Happens When We Stop Growing? with Claudia Fisanotti

In this episode of the PlayEd3 podcast, hosts Rick and Tisha engage in a lively discussion with Claudia Fisanotti, a passionate educator from Italy. They explore the excitement of September sports, the importance of technology in education, and the challenges teachers face in adapting to new methodologies. Claudia shares her experiences in teaching and professional development, emphasizing the need for a mindset shift towards valuing the learning process over the final product. The conversation also touches on cultural differences in education systems and the significance of lifelong learning. Claudia's vibrant personality and dedication to empowering students shine through as she offers valuable insights and advice for educators.

00:00 Intro

05:25 Introducing Claudia Fisanotti

08:31 Technology as a Bridge in Education

11:59 Resistance to Technology in Teaching

16:39 The Sage on the Stage Mindset

21:47 Nurturing Teacher Development

22:30 Creating a Supportive Learning Environment

23:58 Generational Perspectives on Education

26:26 Adapting Teaching Methods for Diverse Learners

28:27 The Role of Personal Experiences in Education

30:34 Challenges in the Education System

38:55 Valuing the Learning Process Over the Outcome

43:11 Encouraging Educators to Embrace Change

45:43 Empowering Students Through Innovative Teaching

48:28 Embracing Change and Growth

51:23 Juice Box Confessionals

58:12 Saturday Mornings: A Global Perspective on Education

About Claudia Fisanotti

Claudia Fisanotti is an EFL teacher, GEG Italy Leader, and ELP Leader, passionately dedicated to empowering educators and students through digital learning. With a strong background in classroom teaching and professional training, she blends social-emotional learning, gamification, and storytelling with innovative technology to create dynamic, learner-centered environments.Her work focuses on helping teachers integrate digital tools in ways that foster creativity, collaboration, and intercultural communication. Claudia has coordinated significant projects, such as the Vertical Digital Curriculum for Valle d’Aosta and a pioneering pilot on Google Workspace for Education Plus and generative AI in schools. She frequently delivers engaging workshops and webinars on platforms like Canva, BookWidgets, Edpuzzle, Book Creator, ThingLink, Lumio, and Kami, showing how appsmashing can turn lessons into meaningful and interactive experiences.As an ambassador of apps that make learning active, Claudia represents a global community of educators who share her belief in learning by doing, exploring, and creating. Her leadership within GEG Italia and Google ELP highlights her commitment to professional growth and collaboration, supporting colleagues across different school levels and contexts.Claudia’s mission is to inspire educators to harness digital creativity, cultivate 21st-century skills, and empower students to thrive as empathetic, innovative lifelong learners.

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