PD Webinar Series
August 18, 2026
Designing for Depth: Using the Direction of Depth Framework
With Andi McNair
How do we intentionally design learning that moves beyond surface-level engagement? In this webinar, you'll learn how to use the Direction of Depth framework to create meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and growth.
Together, we'll explore the four directions of depth: Explore – Spark investigation and curiosity-driven learning. Expand – Connect ideas, perspectives, and disciplines to broaden understanding. Examine – Encourage learners to analyze, reflect, and think critically. Evolve – Help learners build on prior knowledge to refine and transform their thinking. You'll leave with practical strategies for designing learning experiences that intentionally guide learners through deeper levels of understanding rather than simply covering content.
Andi McNair-Andi was a classroom teacher for 16 years before pursuing her passion tochange education by sharing practical ways to engage and empower this generation of learners. She is currently a digital innovation specialist at ESC Region 12 in Waco, Texas. Andi is passionate about using meaningful technology in the classroom and finding innovative ways to engage today’s learners. She believes that the students that we are educating today are unique and we must be creative in our teaching strategies. Andi was named one of the Top People in Education to Watch in 2016 by the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. Andi has published Genius Hour: Passion Projects that Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry, A Meaningful Mess: A Teacher's Guide to Student-Driven Classrooms, Authentic Learning, Student Empowerment, and Keeping It All Together Without Losing Your Mind, and Ready-to-Use Resources for Genius Hour in the Classroom: Taking Passion Projects to the Next Level. She absolutely loves sharing her passion for innovative education with other educators that want more for their students.
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