Interviews and Webinars

Erik M. Francis speaks with Prizma Marin Lopez, host Charting New Paths in PreK-12 Education, about his book Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A Method and Model for Deeper Teaching and Learning  published by Solution Tree.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Scott Meyer, cofounder of Chipp.AI, about how he integrates AI in his work and how he used Chipp AI to develop his own app, Maverik Education AI, to assist educators with curriculum development, instructional planning, and assesment design.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Norm Potter, host of Educational Norm, about his work with Depth of Knowledge and how educators can plan and provide DOK teaching and learning experiences that promote student communication.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Jorge Valenzuela, host of Lifelong Learning Defined, about the concept of Depth of Knowledge (DOK), the power of inquiry-based learning, and the importance of personal growth and self-improvement

Erik M. Francis speaks with Yannick Mueller, host of Why Knowledge Matters, about the history of Depth of Knowledge as a concept and framework and how he turned it into a multi-tiered method and model for teaching and learning. (Part 1 of 2)

Erik M. Francis speaks with Yannick Mueller, host of Why Knowledge Matters, about how to teach and learn through inquiry and by questioning with good questions that will set the instructional focus, serve as assessments, personalize learning, and promote student inquiry. (Part 2 of 2)

Erik M. Francis speaks with Tim Cavey, host of Teachers on Fire, about his work with Depth of Knowledge, inquiry and questioning, and how to ensure teaching and learning experiences are standards driven and student supportive.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Garrett Wilhelm, host of the What Is Smart Podcast, about the importance of inquiry and questioning in learning and why it's crucial to create a risk-free classroom environment for asking questions.

Erik M. Francis speaks with John Schembari, host of the Have a Life Teaching Podcast, in this brief clip about whose academic work and which models and visuals depict Depth of Knowledge and the DOK Levels accurately.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Flair Educators at the CARS Conference where he presented his keynote on what rethinking education involves.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Tom Schimmer, host of The Tom Schimmer Podcast, to about what a good question does and to clarify how cognitive rigor measures  the type of thinking students must demonstrate and the Depth of Knowledge demanded.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Dave Schmittou, host of The Lasting Learning Podcast, about his journey from being a classroom teacher to becoming an influential voice in the field, sharing his experiences and perspectives on various aspects of the education system.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Dana Goodier, host of Out of the Trenches, about the struggles he encountered "in the trenches" as an assistant principal and how his errors and experiences helped him professionally and personally as an educator.

Erik M. Francis speaks Dr. Efram Martine, host of the  Wisdom & Productivity Podcast, about various aspects of education, productivity,  personal branding, and the importance of identifying your passion and purpose when entering the professional development field.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Rae Hughart, host of Teach Better Today, about his career as an education author and presenter and how he extended the DOK Levels into a method and model for deeper teaching and learning.

Erik M. Francis speaks with Tim Cavey host of The Investing Teacher, about how educators can start and fund their business an an education author, consultant, and presenter.