314: Elevating Student Learning With AI

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 range of AI tools available to us. Our guest this week is: Maya Bialik […]

313: The necessity of listening to the student perspective on AI

313: The necessity of listening to the student perspective on AI

Join us as we discuss the implications of AI in educational settings, particularly focusing on how these tools can be integrated to foster inclusion and improve learning experiences with Max, a High School Student. Key Discussion Points: AI and Social Interaction: Max highlights how AI tools can prevent social issues like being ‘left on read’ or ‘ghosted’, providing valuable insights […]

Bonus Episode: Meet US Principal of the Year!

Bonus Episode: Meet US Principal of the Year!

This special bonus episode points you to a recent conversation with Donna Hayword, US Principal of the Year (2023) via a brand new podcast: Sustainable Innovation from NEASC. Sustainable Innovation: By and for K-12 educational leaders NEASC is proud to present this five-part podcast series created by and for educational leaders on themes of key importance including artificial intelligence (AI), […]

312: Can we use AI to teach creative writing?

312: Can we use AI to teach creative writing?

Delve into the transformative world of generative AI text-to-image technology and its burgeoning role in creative writing. Our journey begins with an exploration of how AI-generated images can act as creative catalysts for writers, offering a vivid, visual interpretation of their penned thoughts. We discuss the free guide available to help educators try out the ‘tone words’ and vocabular work […]

310: Striking the Perfect Balance: Integrating AI and Human Interaction in Elementary Classrooms

310: Striking the Perfect Balance: Integrating AI and Human Interaction in Elementary Classrooms

Does this sound familiar? You integrate AI technology in your classroom, hoping to enhance student engagement and learning. However, you find yourself overwhelmed with the vast array of AI tools and unsure of how to effectively integrate them. This ineffective action leaves you feeling frustrated and disappointed, as you see little improvement in student outcomes. But imagine a different approach—one […]

Join the Shifting Schools Community

Join the Shifting Schools Community

In the ever-changing landscape of education, we bring you to the forefront of school transformation and innovation. Welcome to Shifting Schools!  I’m Jeff Utecht, an educator of 24 years and full time educational consultant. Each week I’m joined by the fantastic Tricia Friedman who is a passionate 20 year veteran English teacher and consultant. Together, we unpack the biggest challenges […]

309: Nurturing Informed Citizens with CIVIX’s Dimitri Pavlounis

309: Nurturing Informed Citizens with CIVIX’s Dimitri Pavlounis

Explore the profound impacts of digital literacy and political engagement initiatives by CIVIX, and discover resources that can transform classrooms into hubs of critical thought and respectful discourse.  We sit down with Dimitri Pavlounis, the Director of Research at CIVIX. Our discussion unravels around two pivotal programs at CIVIX: CTRL-F and PoliTalks, which are meticulously crafted to bolster digital literacy […]

308: The Future of News Literacy: Educating in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Erin Olsen

308: The Future of News Literacy: Educating in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Erin Olsen

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Erin Olsen, an advocate of news literacy and a representative from the News Literacy Project (NLP). Drawing from her rich experience as a middle and high school teacher, Erin shares a poignant anecdote that underscores the indispensable role of news literacy in every classroom. She delves into the importance of educators adopting […]