Thank you to our sponsor MackinVia for sponsoring today’s episode. Jeff’s book recommendation: The Dip by Seth Godin This week on the show we are honored to speak with Dr. Dana Goodier, the author of the book and podcast “Out of the Trenches”. Dr. Dana Goodier has 23 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English […]
266: Reflections from the NCCE23 Conference
Welcome to the NCCE conference live episode sponsored by MackinVia. Today we explore the impact of Generative AI on education, digital and media literacy, and innovative projects happening in schools recorded on my Zoom H2n Mic. We begin with a discussion on Generative AI in education. We delve into the ways in which AI can personalize learning and engage students, while […]
265: Feedback as fuel for trust
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of feedback for leaders. Drawing from the insightful article “How Leaders Can Get the Feedback They Need to Grow” from Harvard Business Review by Kim Scott, Liz Fosslien, and Mollie West Duffy (2023), we discuss the importance of seeking feedback as a means of enhancing trust in our learning community. We examine […]
264: Cultivating problem solvers one conversation at a time
On the show we are so excited to host Dr. Gina Picha! She explores the strategies and insight inside her new book: Conferring in the Match Classroom. We explore what it means to help learners develop their math identity and to develop their capacity and confidence as problem solvers. This conversation reminds us of the power of building relationships with […]
263: An Invitation, Opportunity, and a Thank You!
This short and sweet episode asks for YOUR feedback. It has now been a few weeks since we launched our learning opportunities for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Specifically, we launched: Our 5-Day Generative AI Challenge and The Intersection of Equity and AI We are thrilled to have folks asking us for follow up challenges and courses and we want […]
262: What does ‘being bold’ mean to you?
On this episode we explore what it means to ‘be bold’ in our personal and professional lives. This conversation features the research and insight of Shanna A. Hocking. Shanna A. Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, author, and speaker with 20 years of experience raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams at organizations such as the […]
261: Sparking and sustaining the social media conversation at home
How are we helping parents and caretakers as they seek to learn more about digital literacy and social media? On this episode Jeff and Tricia discuss recent research that makes the link between too much unregulated screentime and anxiety. So what do we do to help one another be more mindful of our social media use? Jeff walks listeners through […]
260: Who does the library belong to?
Often the cliche ‘the library is the heart of the school’ is heard in literacy circles…but what does it mean to listen to a library’s heartbeat? On the podcast this week we hear directly from award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán about the journey she’s explored in telling the story of her library. We also discuss the way librarians and educators can […]
259: A world of possibility: are you interested in becoming an International school educator?
Are you curious to learn more about what it might mean to become an International school educator? Have you ever considered an international move? Today’s episode aims to help you dig into that curiosity and learn more about your potential next steps. On this episode, we’re speaking with the creators of Educators Going Global, a community that aims to connect […]
258: Have you started a conversation about social media with your students lately?
Ready to get our new free guide “Exploring our relationship with social media”? Click here and head over to shiftingschools.com to see our 70+ free guides! Check out Jeff’s recent episode about parenting and caretaking with social media and healthy digital habits in mind, you can read it here. Today’s guest is Andréa Jones and she’s here to talk about […]