Episode 61: Technology, Education & Personal Growth with Katie Novak and Kris Astle
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Growing up today is vastly different thanks to a world rapidly changing. Technology and social media are making a mark from the ways kids shape their identity to the way kids interact and much more. The changes are inevitably affecting the educational system as well.
Where are the gaps and opportunities in the education system today?
How can brain science and technology be leveraged to optimize the educational and personal growth experience for kids?
What is the importance of authentic conversations without kids?
How can the class experience be one of psychological safety providing opportunities for growth?
What practical ideas can teachers implement in class to bring calm and fun into the classroom?
You want to tune in to this great conversation with Katie Novak and Kris Astle, who believe in the power of education and technology to raise healthy kids.
Additional Tags: #education #technologyineducation #teachers #socialmedia #boundaries #conversations #selfcare
Katie Novak:
Katie believes in the power of education, and its ability to change the world. She works with and shares stories of educators and leaders who inspire greatness in those around them, making the world a better, kinder place every day.
Kris Astle:
Kris Astle is a Global Education Strategist with SMART Technologies. Kris is passionate about the trends, needs, and the facilitation of change through EdTech to support teachers globally.
Katie Novak:
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/keightyen
IG: https://www.instagram.com/katienovakedu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katievnovak/
Kris Astle:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-astle-a950ab3b/
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/show/777LiFDqjWDZNLf3rkBQrC
Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-edshift-podcast/id1588772351
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