Episode Summary:

This episode explores curriculum design for progressive education with Emily Veno, Head of Learning Innovation at Prisma School. We delve into the unique curriculum design of Prisma School, focusing on project-based learning, interdisciplinary themes, and the development of essential life skills.

Emily emphasizes the advantages online schools offer compared to traditional settings, highlighting the increased flexibility and the freedom to break from outdated constraints. The conversation wraps up with a thought-provoking discussion about the potential of online environments to revolutionize education as we know it.

Guest Introduction:

Emily Veno is a passionate advocate for innovative education and currently leads the Learning Innovation team at Prisma School, an online institution committed to fostering a love of learning and equipping students with the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.

Key Takeaways:

• Reimagining Curriculum Design: Emily sheds light on Prisma School's approach to curriculum design, emphasizing project-based learning as a core pedagogical method. This approach encourages students to delve deeper into subjects through hands-on projects, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. She also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary themes, where students explore connections between different subjects, creating a more holistic and meaningful learning experience. Additionally, Prisma School prioritizes the development of essential life skills, such as communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, preparing students for success beyond academics.
• Advantages of Online Schools: Compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools, online schools offer several key advantages. Emily highlights the increased flexibility online learning provides, allowing students to learn at their own pace and from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, online schools are often unconstrained by traditional structures, enabling them to embrace innovative approaches to education that might be hindered by the limitations of more established systems.
• The Future of Education: The conversation concludes with the question: Can online environments truly revolutionize education? While the full potential of online learning is still being explored, Emily emphasizes the exciting possibilities it holds. Online schools offer a unique opportunity to break away from outdated models, fostering creative and flexible learning environments that empower students to become independent learners and future-ready individuals.

Further Exploration:

• Podcast of Enrollhand with Victoria Ransom: https://blog.enrollhand.com/emoji-shower/ In this episode, Emily Veno joins Victoria Ransom to discuss the future of education and the role technology can play in creating engaging and personalized learning experiences.
• Podcast of Enrollhand with Ted Tindersmith: https://blog.enrollhand.com/change-happens-slowly-right-up-until-it-happens-quickly-with-ted-dintersmith: Ted Tindersmith, a leading voice in education innovation, joins the discussion to explore the potential of online learning to transform the way we educate our children.
• Prisma School Website: https://joinprisma.com: Learn more about Prisma School's unique approach to online education and discover how they are shaping the future of learning.

We hope this episode has sparked your curiosity about the innovative world of online education. Join us as we continue to explore the future of learning and the exciting possibilities it holds!