This week on No Name Paper, Candace and Meghan talk with Jon Corippo, co-creator of EduProtocols, about how teachers can dramatically increase engagement while reducing their workload.

If you’ve ever felt buried in grading, frustrated by disengaged students, or stuck repeating lessons that just aren’t working, this conversation is for you.

Jon shares the philosophy behind EduProtocols and why repeatable lesson structures can transform how classrooms run. Instead of reinventing activities every day, protocols allow teachers to reuse high-impact learning routines while changing the content. The result? More student ownership, more collaboration, and far less time spent grading stacks of papers.

Throughout the episode, Jon walks us through practical classroom strategies including Fast & Curious, Iron Chef, Cyber Sandwich, Sketch & Tell, and more. He also explains how repetition, immediate feedback, and structured collaboration can dramatically improve student performance—even in challenging learning environments.

We also talk about:

• Why traditional school structures often work against authentic learning
• The power of repetition and “reps” in building real skills
• How protocols help both struggling and advanced learners grow at the same time
• Why students actually benefit from presenting and sharing work more frequently
• The “IKEA Effect” and why student ownership matters in learning
• How to handle substitute days, pre-break chaos, and review days with protocols

Jon also shares how teachers can start experimenting with EduProtocols immediately—even if they’re new to the approach.

If you’re looking for practical ideas that make teaching more engaging (without adding more work to your plate), this episode is packed with them.

Connect with Jon Corippo

Website:
https://www.eduprotocols.com

EduProtocols Plus Community:
https://eduprotocolsplus.com

Facebook Group:
EduProtocols Community

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