Episode 112: Breaking Down Project-Based Learning With Guest Pat Zuniga

341: How can we build relationships differently with AI?: In this conversation, Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, a superintendent from Grandview, Missouri, discusses the use of AI, specifically our show sponsor Lebra, from a leadership perspective. He shares insights on leveraging AI to build relationships, improve... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

19 min listen

340: AI’s Role in Strengthening Executive Function: Tricia and Jeff discuss the final week of their May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge, focusing on AI and executive function. They highlight the importance of executive function skills in enacting learning and provide three mega prompts to support the... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

27 min listen

339: Can generative AI help my learners boost the power of play?: Jeff Utecht and Tricia discuss the importance of AI literacy and introduce their AI literacy course. They also talk about the recent updates from OpenAI and Google in the field of AI. They highlight the significance of AI in social-emotional learning... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

26 min listen

338: Can generative AI help me rethink feedback in the classroom?: Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the second menu for the May Micro Menu Challenge. They provide prompts and resources to help educators experiment with AI literacy. They also address common questions, such as how to keep up with AI developments... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

49 min listen

337: Micro Menu Month Launches: AI Literacy for Teams: Jeff and Tricia introduce for the month of May, which focuses on experimenting with generative AI in different contexts. They emphasize the importance of actually interacting with AI tools and the power of collaborative conversations about the... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

42 min listen

336: The Role of the Librarian in the Era of AI: This week Tricia interviews two of her alltime fav librarians about the role of librarians in cultivating AI literacy. and discuss the responsibility of librarians in fostering AI literacy, curating resources, and teaching AI ethics. They also... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

42 min listen

335: Is K12 education future ready right now?: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

37 min listen

334: How Two 11th Graders are Revolutionizing AP Exam Prep with AI: In this podcast episode, the creators of I, 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

35 min listen

333: Integrating AI Literacy into Earth Day Celebrations: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

18 min listen

332: Here's why we need more student podcasters: meet Zach of We the Children: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

40 min listen

331: Core Skills in the Age of AI: What Remains Essential?: In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Pete Huang from , 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

39 min listen

330: Demystify student motivation with Tyler Rablin: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

39 min listen

329: Can clinician-powered AI help us with the mental health crisis?: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

30 min listen

328: Nurturing problem-solvers inside and outside the realm of games: 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.... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

46 min listen

Episode 327: How Can Educators Leverage AI for UDL?: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

31 min listen

326: What it means to be a life-long learner in the new era of AI: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

46 min listen

325: 'Lessons of the Pandemic': A Deep Dive into Teacher Experiences: The co-authors of the book 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,... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

39 min listen

324: Shifting paradigms about safety and respect with Dr. Travis Wright: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

37 min listen

Bonus Episode: The Big Game is A Big Moment for Media Literacy: 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: ... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

9 min listen

323: Talking emotional intelligence with Dr. Lorea Martínez: 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... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

33 min listen

322: The recipe for a truly great school mental health program: Our special guest today: Dr. Tony Walker serves on the executive team of The Jed Foundation (“JED”) – a national nonprofit that serves as a thought leader on school mental health and youth suicide prevention. JED works within Higher Education... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

29 min listen

321: What does media literacy have to do with mental health?: Our special guest today: Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth (she/they), MD, MA, is the Chief Medical Officer for The Jed Foundation (JED), a national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults. Laura has provided... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

23 min listen

320: Being Mindful in the Moment with Dr. Rina Bajaj: Our mental health series continues with Dr. Rina Bajaj. This conversation brings us great ways to reframe our inner monologue and strategies to refresh our approach to caring for self and combatting burnout. This series is sponsored by Money Pickle,... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

28 min listen

319: What is an 'emotionally healthy school'? with Dr. Deborah Offner: Our first episode in our brand new mental health series kicks off with Dr. Deborah Offner. This series is sponsored by , learn more about ways to connect with an advisor today: Our special guest Dr. Offner is here to help us think more specifically... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

29 min listen

What was our biggest episode of 2023?: How is Minecraft a powerful tool for building community, fostering inclusion, and engaging learners? This week's amazing guest Mashfiq Ahmed has an answer for that question and tons of wisdom to share. Meet this week's special guest: ➡️ Mashfiq... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

42 min listen

318: AI Literacy Experiments for the Family: In this episode, Jeff and Tricia discuss their favorite holiday food, introduce a new free guide on experimenting with AI for families, announce an upcoming series on mental health, promote an AI literacy cohort for PLCs and committees, highlight... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

35 min listen

317: Bonus Episode Tricia on the concept of 'screentime' and more...: Join us for this bonus episode where Tricia is a guest on the BFIS 'The Future is Now Podcast.' Ready to follow that show? Find all of the resources mentioned Listener Challenge: - Be the first to review from your state and win access to our... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

36 min listen

316: Bonus Episode - Integrating Technology in Education with Jeff Utecht: Episode Description: Join us for this bonus episode were host Jeff Utecht becomes the interviewee on the Have A Life Teaching Podcast. You can subscribe to the Have A Life Teaching Podcast here: https://pod.link/1702975996 Episode Highlights: 1.... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

35 min listen

315: Human Centered Leadership in K12 education with Dr. Peter Stiepleman: On today we speak with Dr. Peter Stiepleman, 2021 Missouri Superintendent of the Year. We explore keys to a human-centered leadership approach. Ready to meet our guest? Peter Stiepleman, EdD. Author, Leadership Coach, and Inspirational Speaker Dr.... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

38 min listen

314: Elevating Student Learning With AI: "What do I want my process to look like?" this is a question researcher, educator and author Maya Bialik would love to see more teachers think about right now. Our conversation thinks about the art and craft of teaching as it applies to AI and the... by Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

46 min listen

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