Expert conversations on education, library science, artificial intelligence, and the future of learning — hosted by Dr. Daniel A. Sabol.
Teacher and librarian burnout is not a personal failure. Dr. Daniel A. Sabol explores how excessive workloads, constant role expansion, unnecessary meetings, and lack of planning time affect educators — and the practical ways schools and libraries can create healthier, more sustainable working conditions.
Dr. Daniel A. Sabol sits down with Westchester County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, community, education, and the future of Westchester County.
Dr. Daniel A. Sabol examines the emerging intersection of biology and digital technology — and makes the case for why librarians are uniquely positioned to help students, educators, and communities navigate and critically evaluate the ethical, scientific, and social implications of bio-digital convergence.
Dr. Daniel A. Sabol explores the transformative role school libraries play before the school day even begins — building reading habits, critical thinking skills, and the confidence students need to succeed across every subject and grade level.
A sharp look at the difference between andragogy and pedagogy — and why EdTech tools so often miss the mark by focusing on content delivery rather than human learning. Dr. Sabol makes the case for designing technology around how people actually learn.
Schools cannot close the attendance gap without first closing the belonging gap. In this 8-minute video, Dr. Daniel A. Sabol examines the research on school connectedness, chronic absenteeism, and why compliance-based attendance models fail students who feel invisible. Drawing on CDC, RAND, and IES findings, he makes the case for a relationship-centered approach to student engagement.
Novel Engineering turns close reading into design action. In this 6-minute video, Dr. Daniel A. Sabol explores how teachers and librarians can use literature as the starting point for engineering design challenges — connecting literacy, STEM, inquiry, and maker culture in one powerful interdisciplinary model.
A wide-ranging conversation between librarian Tracey Wong and Dr. Daniel A. Sabol covering libraries, technology, and the tools shaping the future of the field. Tracey brings fresh insight, energy, and cutting-edge ideas about the evolving role of libraries in modern education.
Dr. Anthony Chow — with a deep background in libraries, information science, and the future of learning — joins Dr. Daniel A. Sabol for a conversation about Virtual Reality, AI, and how emerging technologies are transforming education, libraries, and human experience.
A candid conversation between retired Superintendent Dr. Dawn Bartz and Dr. Daniel A. Sabol exploring the evolving role of technology in education, leadership perspectives on digital transformation, and the future of teaching and learning.
How can teachers personalize instruction for every learner without burning out or losing the human connection that makes teaching meaningful? Dr. Sabol examines adaptive learning strategies that balance technology-driven differentiation with the irreplaceable role of the educator.
Deep reading — the kind that builds empathy, critical thinking, and sustained attention — is not disappearing because students can't do it. It's being crowded out by fragmented digital environments. Dr. Sabol makes the case for reclaiming space for slow, immersive reading in schools and libraries.
A thought-provoking discussion on how artificial intelligence has evolved far beyond simple chatbot interactions — examining agentic AI, real-world applications in education and libraries, and what this shift means for educators and students today.
The third installment of The Cognitive Edge video series, featuring Dr. Daniel A. Sabol Ph.D., MSLIS., MS., CKM discussing education, library science, and the intersection of technology and learning.
The inaugural episode of The Cognitive Edge video series by Dr. Daniel A. Sabol, exploring key themes in education, information literacy, and the evolving role of school libraries in the 21st century.
A comprehensive walkthrough of the history of computing, tracing the evolution of technology from early mechanical devices to modern digital systems — designed to provide students and educators with essential context for understanding today's technological landscape.
An accessible exploration of two foundational quantum mechanics concepts — entanglement and superposition — designed to introduce students and educators to the principles underpinning quantum computing and modern physics.
A special Memorial Day lesson by Dr. Daniel A. Sabol, honoring the significance of the holiday through an educational lens — connecting history, civic responsibility, and the importance of remembrance in the school library and classroom setting.
A Kindergarten lesson featuring Curious George as a springboard for early literacy and information literacy concepts, demonstrating how beloved children's literature can be used to build foundational research and curiosity skills in young learners.
Dr. Daniel A. Sabol's Work-Based Learning presentation to the school board, showcasing program outcomes, student engagement, and the impact of connecting classroom learning to real-world professional experiences.
A forward-looking video exploration of how school and academic libraries must evolve to meet the demands of an AI-driven, digitally connected world — examining emerging roles for librarians as knowledge curators and learning architects.
An educational video module examining the causes, effects, and solutions to light pollution — designed to support environmental science instruction and raise student awareness of this often-overlooked form of environmental degradation.
A documentary-style video exploring outreach efforts in El Paso — examining how educators and community leaders work to reach underserved and hard-to-reach student populations through innovative programming and dedicated service.
A short video promoting a school reading challenge initiative, encouraging students to engage with books and build a lifelong love of reading through friendly competition and community participation.
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