What ideas about collaboration in K12 education are no longer relevant? How might we reimagine what our teams need and how might we cultivate more inclusive teams in schools?
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Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management to leveraging technology for personalized learning, Shifting Schools tackles the most pressing is ...
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Reimagining K12 education to foster allyship and belonging one conversation at a time. Learn more at allyed.org
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335: Is K12 education future ready right now?
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In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Chris Linsell, a real estate technologist, about the intersection between technology and real estate. They discuss the disruptions happening in the real estate industry and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the profession. Chris emphasizes the importance of soft skills, such as emotiona…
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The system is the real impostor with Angeline Aow
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Educator and leader, Angeline Aow shares the origin story of WomenEd DE and how her involvement with WomenEd has evolved over the years. She discusses the importance of shifting focus from fixing women to fixing systems and the need for inclusivity and intersectionality in professional learning communities. Angeline also explores the impact of midd…
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334: How Two 11th Graders are Revolutionizing AP Exam Prep with AI
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In this podcast episode, the creators of Professor AI, an AI startup supporting students with AP exams, discuss their journey and the development of their app. The founders, who are 11th graders in high school, explain how they came up with the idea and the importance of founder-market fit. They also discuss the challenges of AI hallucinations and …
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333: Integrating AI Literacy into Earth Day Celebrations
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Imagine students grappling with AI-crafted ethical dilemmas. They're not just learning about sustainability – they’re learning how to question, research, and discern credible information. It’s about nurturing critical thinking and responsible info consumption – the core of information literacy 🌎 Want to dig into our free guide 'Generative AI and Ea…
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Humanizing educators with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah is our special guest this week. He tells about the origin story of his phenomenal show Identity Talk as well as what he's gained by hosting it. Chapters: 00:00 The Evolution of Identity Talk 03:27 Creating a Collaborative Space 06:48 Lifting Up Unsung Heroes 10:33 Changing the Way We Approach Conversations 31:43 Podcasting for Pe…
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332: Here's why we need more student podcasters: meet Zach of We the Children
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Our special guest this week is Zach, the host of the incredible podcast 'We The Children' Zachary Fox-DeVol, or Zach, is a curious 12-year-old with a passion for the environment and a mind eager to learn more about our planet. In June 2020, during a summer writing project, Zach ventured into the world of podcasting and created "Rule Of The Bark" . …
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331: Core Skills in the Age of AI: What Remains Essential?
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In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Pete Huang from The Neuron, a daily newsletter that explores AI. They discuss the origin of The Neuron and how it started as an experiment with AI-generated content. They also explore the landscape of AI and its potential impact on various industries. Pete shares his insights on the future of AI, including th…
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What sparks the co-creation of a movement?
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On today are the co-founders of ODIS. The mission of ODIS is: "Our goal at ODIS is to create a movement within all international schools (not just IB) and the expat community at large to expand the scope of international education beyond current Western values, to be intersectional and inclusive of all marginalised groups." Co-founders Clara and Xo…
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330: Demystify student motivation with Tyler Rablin
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In this conversation, Jeff Utecht interviews Tyler Rablin about his new book, 'Hacking Student Motivation.' They discuss the importance of feedback and assessment in motivating students, the impact of grades and assessment on student motivation, and the need for change in education. Tyler shares his experiences working with students in rural agricu…
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329: Can clinician-powered AI help us with the mental health crisis?
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Dr. Elsa Friis, of Alongside, discusses how their clinician-powered AI tool supports young people in need of mental health support. The conversation highlights the need for mental health resources in schools and the shortage of mental health providers. The use of AI in mental health is not a new concept, and it can provide a warm and validating spa…
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Episode 168: Latimer AI is reminding us what true innovation really is
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What does it mean to be 'AI for everyone?'CEO and Founder of Latimer, John Pasmore tells us about the vision and CTO Malur Narayan talks about what it means to be accountable to the vision for Latimer.Learn more about Latimer:https://www.latimer.ai/Learn more about their partnerships:https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/why-new-york-am…
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328: Nurturing problem-solvers inside and outside the realm of games
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Dan White, CEO of Filament Games, discusses the future of learning games and the importance of game-based learning pedagogy. He emphasizes the shift towards focusing on skills and conceptual understandings rather than didactic knowledge transfer. White believes that game-based experiences should prepare students for the real world by imparting usef…
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Episode 167: The Way Forward is With Each Other
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Dr. Anthony Muhammad discusses his new book, The Way Forward, and its connection to his previous work. He shares his journey from being a teacher to an administrator and how he became passionate about studying school culture. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on student learning and shares strategies for supporting struggling teams. Dr. Muha…
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Episode 327: How Can Educators Leverage AI for UDL?
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LUDIA AI is a free tool that helps educators cultivate a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) mindset by leveraging AI. The conversation explores the fear and misconceptions around AI in education and how LUDIA AI actually emphasizes relationships and centers humanity. LUDIA AI is designed to support teachers' time and thinking, providing ideas and …
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166: Your Power To Push For More Inclusive Media
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Dr. Emily Garside discusses her book on Russell T. Davies and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in media. She shares the inspiration behind her research and the process of writing the book. The conversation explores the impact of representation on individuals and the significance of positive representation in shaping identities. Dr. Garside a…
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326: What it means to be a life-long learner in the new era of AI
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On this week... Dwight Gunning, a data scientist with a background in finance, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance industry. He emphasizes the importance of technology in finance and the need for financial institutions to stay up to date with AI to protect against fraud and build trust. Dwight shares his personal journ…
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Episode 165: Theatre as an engine for critical thinking
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In this episode, Tricia and Dr. Emily Garside discuss the book 'Seasons of Love' and why a deep dive into Theatre is an amazing way to cultivate critical thinking. They highlight how Rent was a pivotal moment in musical theater history, both in terms of its musical style and the themes it addressed. The conversation also delves into the significanc…
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325: 'Lessons of the Pandemic': A Deep Dive into Teacher Experiences
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The co-authors of the book 'Lessons of the Pandemic' discuss their research process, motivations, and recommendations for education. They emphasize the importance of teacher voice and perspective, as well as the need for a blended research approach using surveys, interviews, and focus groups. The chapters cover topics such as teacher workload, cont…
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Episode 164: A Significant Study Of Schitt's Creek
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This conversation explores the diverse portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in the TV show Schitt's Creek and the positive impact it has had on fandom and conversations about queerness. It emphasizes the importance of media literacy and critical analysis when consuming media. The conversation also highlights the significance of Schitt's Creek for Pride M…
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324: Shifting paradigms about safety and respect with Dr. Travis Wright
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Dr. Travis Wright is nationally-recognized expert on school-based support for children who have experienced trauma. He is the author of Emotionally Responsive Teaching: Expanding Trauma Informed Care for Young Children. Currently, Dr. Wright is an Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology and Early Childhood Education at the University of Wiscon…
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Bonus Episode: The Big Game is A Big Moment for Media Literacy
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Give us ten minutes and let us tell you about the ways to lean way into media literacy for the upcoming Superbowl game! 🏈 Explore our special free guide that kicks off with our BRASS framework and then takes you through ideas for activities: https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/three-ways-to-leverage-the-big-game-for-big-learning/ 🗓️ Our three week AI…
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Episode 163-Curiosity as a critical tool today with Jennifer LaGarde
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"Libraries are one of the few remaining egalitarian institutions left on planet Earth." - Jennifer LaGardeOn this episode Jennifer aka The Library Girls tells us about her brand new podcast project!We also talk about her incredible book and she gives us strategies for better supporting librarians.Learn all about her podcast:https://www.librarygirl.…
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323: Talking emotional intelligence with Dr. Lorea Martínez
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Dr. Lorea Martínez introduces the HEART model, which stands for Five Essential Social-Emotional Skills. The model aims to provide educators with a research-based framework for teaching and practicing these skills. Martinez emphasizes the importance of seeing social-emotional learning (SEL) as a paradigm shift and life skills rather than just a chec…
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