Teacher Roundtables

Matthew Worwood is the director and producer of Teacher Roundtables, a documentary film series capturing authentic conversations among educators as they share insights, challenges, and innovative strategies for fostering creativity in education. Each film brings teachers together to discuss timely topics.

Recent roundtables explored the challenges of teaching during the pandemic and riding the first wave of AI in education. These films document intimate roundtable discussions where teachers openly explore the realities of creative teaching, sharing practical strategies that spark reflection and inspire curiosity, adaptation, and openness to new possibilities in teaching and learning.

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Riding the First AI Wave in Education: Teacher Roundtable 2025 [TRAILER]

Teacher Roundtables: Riding the First AI Wave captures a pivotal moment in education, as six voices—K-12 educators, undergraduate students, and university faculty—come together to reflect on the rapid emergence of generative AI in teaching and learning.

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Teaching During the Pandemic: A Documentary Roundtable [Trailer]

A powerful discussion with educators reflecting on their teaching experiences during and after the COVID 19 pandemic, sharing how they faced challenges, supported students, and discovered new ways to connect and inspire through creativity and resilience.

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Watch highlights and key moments from my teacher roundtable discussions on creativity in education.

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Responding to Change

Teaching During the Pandemic: "the classroom disappeared"

This short clip is from the documentary roundtable, “Teaching during the Pandemic.” The clip shares how teachers were forced to adapt to the changing conditions of teaching during the initial weeks of the lock down.

Teaching during the Pandemic

Teaching During the Pandemic: "first time teaching on Zoom"

This short clip is from the documentary roundtable, “Teaching during the Pandemic.” The clip shares a teacher’s reflection on their first day using Zoom during the pandemic.

Teaching during the Pandemic

Teaching During the Pandemic: "student relationships"

This short clip is from the documentary roundtable, “Teaching during the Pandemic.” The clip shares a teacher’s reflection on how she worked with her students during the pandemic and would solicit their feedback when trying out new ideas.

Riding the First AI Wave in Education

A Teacher Roundtable on the Speed of Technology: "and its going to get worse"

A clip from TeacherRoundtables: Riding the First AI Wave in Education. In this Educators discuss the speed of technology and its impact on the teaching and learning experience.

Riding the First AI Wave

Riding the First AI Wave: "same kids coming from Google"

A short clip from the documentary roundtable, Riding the First AI Wave. This clip builds on a discussion on the need for critical thinking skills in education in response to Generative AI, reminding us that they are kids who have grown up utilizing Google for quick answers.

First AI Wave in Education

A Teacher Roundtable on Information Literacy: "Why Schools Can't Keep Up It"

A clip from TeacherRoundtables: Riding the First AI Wave in Education. In this Educators highlight how schooling is still grappling with the Internet, and now they are challenged to address the challenges of Generative AI.

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First AI Wave

Riding the First AI Wave: A Teacher Roundtable

Generative AI

Teaching During the Pandemic: A Documentary Roundtable [SHORTENED]

This particular version represents an edited version of the discussion with narration; the extended version with minimal editing is titled, Teaching During the Pandemic: A Roundtable Discussion [extended]

Generative AI

Riding the First AI Wave: A Roundtable Discussion

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A Roundtable Discussion [Extended]

Teaching During the Pandemic: A Roundtable Discussion [Extended]

Educators share their experiences of adapting teaching during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, from supporting students remotely to rebuilding classroom connections and embracing new ways of learning.

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A Documentary Roundtable

Teaching During the Pandemic: A Documentary Roundtable [Trailer]

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A Documentary Roundtable

Teaching During the Pandemic: A Documentary Roundtable

Media Highlights

Recognition from leading educational publications and thought leaders

“These documentary-style films capture the authentic voices of teachers grappling with real challenges in fostering creativity.”

Jennifer Martinez, Senior Editor

Education Week

September 2024

“Worwood’s Teacher Roundtables films provide invaluable peer-to-peer learning experiences that transform professional development.”

David Chen, Contributing Writer

EdSurge

July 2024

“A powerful testament to the importance of teacher collaboration in advancing educational creativity and innovation.”

Dr. Rachel Thompson

ASCD

June 2024

Use These Films for Professional Development

Perfect for faculty meetings, PLC discussions, or individual reflection. Download the discussion guides and resources to facilitate meaningful conversations in your school or district.