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| 355: Who gets to design the future of play? | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:42:30 | |
Our guest this week is an expert with AR, VR, and XR. Meet Jeannine Charles who is committed to crafting immersive experiences that transcend the boundaries of reality.
Jeannine’s journey began with a solid foundation in Industrial Design, which provided her with a holistic understanding of form, function, and user experience. Fuelled by curiosity and a desire to explore new horizons, she has always been drawn to the intersection of technology and creativity. Her passion for visual storytelling led her to pursue a career in photography, which then led to the fields of film, narrative, mixed-media and virtual reality.
Jeannine pivoted and began her career in the tech space, exploring the possibilities of extended reality (XR) and how to catalyze the growth of media production in the immersive media landscape. This led her to the co-creation of her first VR prototype and the foundation of her XR production company, where she provides XR/AR/VR marketing solutions for mid-sized businesses.
Whether designing captivating virtual environments, interactive simulations, or innovative user interfaces, Jeannine strives to create experiences that captivate the imagination and push the boundaries of possibility. __________
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcharlesaamxr/?originalSubdomain=ca
Want to take this episode further and map out your personal plans for having a playful summer? 🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free : https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/ 👏🏻Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series: MackinVision: https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra: 📨Tell us about your thoughts on this episode:
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| Can play transform a city? | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:38:06 | |
play:ground NYC is an organization that focuses on the rights of children and creating affirming spaces for play. They believe that young people should be given authority, autonomy, and respect, and that society often mistreats and oppresses children. The organization promotes sustainability by using recycled materials and repurposing junk for play. They emphasize the importance of people and allocate most of their budget to paying staff. Playground NYC offers play residencies and pop-up spaces for play, providing opportunities for children to lead their own learning and enjoyment. The organization trains play workers and aims to shift parenting approaches to allow for more play and risk-taking. Parents have noticed increased confidence and empowerment in their children as a result of their experiences at this special space. Ready to learn more? Our guest this week: Yoni Kallai, the interim executive director, Head playworker and Co founder of play:groundNYC is dedicated to repairing the world in various ways. Working for young people's rights through promoting and supporting play, is his favorite. Connect with Yoni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-shadkam-636ba944/ Want to take this episode further and map out your personal plans for having a playful summer? 🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free : https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/ 👏🏻Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series: MackinVision: https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra: 📨Tell us about your thoughts on this episode:
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| 346: Do you understand your personal play identity? | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:44:04 | |
💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Acey Holmes. Acey Holmes is the founder of BoredLess, this week she discusses the importance of play for adults and its impact on social connection, work culture, and personal well-being. She addresses the myth that play is only for children and emphasizes the benefits of play across the lifespan. Acey shares insights on playful work design, non-cringy icebreakers, and the concept of personal play identities. She provides practical advice for incorporating play into daily life and highlights the significance of unstructured free play for children.
🎙️Take this episode further and learn more about our guest and explore her non-cringey questions: https://playfulworkdesign.com/about https://playfulworkdesign.com/blog/non-cringey-questions-to-start-meetings
Want to map out your personal plans for having a more playful summer? 🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free : https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/ 👏🏻Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series: MackinVision: https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra: 📨Tell us about your thoughts on this episode: | |||
| 263: An Invitation, Opportunity, and a Thank You! | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:06:34 | |
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 to get to work designing them. We want to do that with YOUR needs and questions in mind. So we are offering you a free pass if you agree to give us your feedback. Want your free pass? Please feel out this form by March 20th. Do you want to have a longer conversation about a bespoke training for your community? We love cultivating partnerships, book a discovery call with us free: click here to book your call. Learn more about our resources at www.shiftingschools.com Email us at info(at)shiftingschools (dotcom) | |||
| 262: What does 'being bold' mean to you? | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:21:08 | |
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 Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University. Her clients include universities, national nonprofit organizations, global businesses, and family foundations. Shanna is the author of One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential (McGraw Hill, November 2022), which was recognized as a November nominee of The Next Big Idea Club. Shanna's articles have been published on Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Fast Company, The Muse, and Motherly, and her expertise has been featured in Bloomberg News, PIX11 News, Entrepreneur, Chicago Tribune, Today.com, Insider, and The Business Journals, among others. Learn all about her book, connect and follow her using the links below: Learn more about today's guest by clicking here. Ready to order her book? Click here. Connect with today's guest on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking/ https://twitter.com/shannaahocking https://www.instagram.com/shannaahocking/ Special thanks to our amazing Sponsor: MackinViaWith 20 national awards, including ISTE Best of Show and Product of the Year, and 7 MLA Platinum Awards, MackinVIA is an accomplished digital content management system. https://home.mackin.com/digital/mackinvia/ | |||
| 261: Sparking and sustaining the social media conversation at home | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:29:25 | |
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 his PARENT framework and talks more about ways he can support your parent/caretaker audience and ways he can help your PTA sustain a conversation about social media in this ever-shifting landscape of digital literacy. Ready to learn more about that framework? You can reach out to him at jeff(at)shiftingschools (dot com)to schedule a conversation to explore any of those options. Tricia talks to us about the brand new free Shifting Schools resource "Exploring our Relationship With Social Media." Ready to check out that free guide? As always you can explore our full collection of free guides, and sign up for our free newsletter at www.shiftingschools.com Thanks to the show sponsor MackinVia for supporting us in making this podcast free for you! Do you have thoughts on how SEL Day and SEL more broadly connects with social media? Weigh in on this episode and send us a voice memo! You can find the voice memo share button on our homepage at www.shiftingschools.com | |||
| 260: Who does the library belong to? | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:27:04 | |
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 learn from one another through social media. If you are curious to learn more about what a 'future-ready' library is all about, Karina has stellar advice to share. Learn more about this week's guest: Karina Quilantán, also known as “Q.”, is an award-winning library media specialist, international presenter, and keynote speaker from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She has been an educator for over a decade and has earned array of digital credentials including Apple, Google, and Microsoft for Education certifications. Karina’s love for educational technology has allowed her to expand her library programming beyond the classroom and she loves finding innovative ways to keep her students and staff engaged in the learning process. In addition to her love of librarianship and professional development, she maintains several social media channels and moderates a professional learning network called RGV Library Squad which earned her the Texas Library Association Media Virtual Presence Award. Karina currently serves on the Texas Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Committee, TxLA Social Media Committee, and is the Libraries Lead for MagiKids. She was also a TCEA Library Media Specialist Finalist in 2021 and was named the 2022 Texas Library Association Librarian of the Year. When she is not learning and empowering her community, she can be found playing video games, Magic the Gathering, or reading comics on her very comfy couch. You can connect with Karina Q. on any social media outlet by following her @cuethelibrarian or following her blog cuethelibrarian.com. Be sure to also check out her amazing blogposts by clicking here. Did you love this week's episode? Be sure to send us a voice memo and tell us your thoughts: shiftingschools.com A huge thank you to this week's Sponsor: MackinVia A few other reminders: Save $50 at the upcoming NCCE conference here in the State of Washington March 21-23 by using the code shiftingschools50. It’s always a great conference and I’ll be there doing six sessions including two on ChatGPT and AI in education. We will also be recording a live Shifting Schoosl podcast with anyone who wants to join us in room 406 at 2:00 pm on March 23rd. Thank you to NCCE for sponsoring Shifting Schools and giving us a space to record an episode live. If you are going to the conference please make sure you stop by and say Hi and if you can join me at 2pm in room 406 and be a part of the podcast we’d love to have ya. Will be talking about trends during the conference, ah-ha moments, and just our takeaways. If you can’t make it to the conference make sure you follow using the #ncce23 on Twitter and be listening for that episode after the conference. Again that’s ncce.org and that offer code is shiftingschools50 of course it’s all in the show notes as well. All podcast listeners can save $25 when they use the code SSPOD25 at checkout on any of our courses. Our 5-Day AI Challenge and Tricia’s steller The Intersection of AI and Equity are both for sale at the moment. With that discount code you get either one for $74. We send you an email with a link to the slide deck that includes everything you need to implement it in your school. A built in reflective journal, a facilitator's guide and videos walking you through the process. In fact I just took our 5 Day Challenge and used it in a PD training at a school district. So many great ways to use these resources. Don’t forget that’s $74 for a site license you are allowed and encouraged to give every teacher in your building their own copy. You don’t have to go to a website, there are no logins. We literally just give you the file to share within your school. It comes in both Google Slides and PPT format and of course, we’re here to support you every step of the way. So use that code SSPOD25 and start supporting the shift in your school around generative AI. That’s SSPOD25 at shiftingschools.com
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| 259: A world of possibility: are you interested in becoming an International school educator? | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:41:24 | |
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 and bring focus to international education. Our guests today David and Audrey , who founded Educators Going Global. They share their vision for the website and podcast and discuss the resources and training opportunities it provides to teachers around the world. Throughout the conversation, we hear about the challenges and rewards of being an international educator. Whether you're an international educator looking to hear stories from others, or an educator interested in getting started on those next steps, our conversation provides you insight. Be sure to head over to https://educatorsgoingglobal.com/ to learn, listen, and connect even further. | |||
| 258: Have you started a conversation about social media with your students lately? | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:34:01 | |
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 her journey in becoming a social media strategist. Andréa Jones is the creator and lead social media strategist at OnlineDrea.com They help businesses create an impact beyond their brand through authentic social media marketing strategies that focus on building a community of real and engaged followers She is also the founder of the Savvy Social Podcast and at the Savvy Social School. Learn more about her work at onlinedrea.com This episode hopes to help us think about the potential career pathways there might be via social media. Are your students interested in pursuing a career that you hope to learn more about? Reach out to us at info(at) shiftingschools (dot com). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just a quick reminder before we get to today’s episode that you can save $50 at the upcoming NCCE conference here in the State of Washington March 21-23 by using the code shiftingschools50. It’s always a great conference and I’ll be there doing six sessions including two on ChatGPT and AI in education. We will also be recording a live Shifting Schoosl podcast with anyone who wants to join us in room 406 at 2:00 pm on March 23rd. Thank you to NCCE for sponsoring Shifting Schools and giving us a space to record an episode live. If you are going to the conference please make sure you stop by and say Hi and if you can join me at 2pm in room 406 and be a part of the podcast we’d love to have ya. Will be talking about trends during the conference, ah-ha moments, and just our takeaways. If you can’t make it to the conference make sure you follow using the #ncce23 on Twitter and be listening for that episode after the conference. Again that’s ncce.org and that offer code is shiftingschools50 of course it’s all in the show notes as well.
All podcast listeners can save $25 when they use the code SSPOD25 at checkout on any of our courses. Our 5-Day AI Challenge and Tricia’s steller The Intersection of AI and Equity are both for sale at the moment. With that discount code you get either one for $74. We send you an email with a link to the slide deck that includes everything you need to implement it in your school. A built in reflective journal, a facilitator's guide and videos walking you through the process. In fact I just took our 5 Day Challenge and used it in a PD training at a school district. So many great ways to use these resources. Don’t forget that’s $74 for a site license you are allowed and encouraged to give every teacher in your building their own copy. You don’t have to go to a website, there are no logins. We literally just give you the file to share within your school. It comes in both Google Slides and PPT format and of course, we’re here to support you every step of the way. So use that code SSPOD25 and start supporting the shift in your school around generative AI. That’s SSPOD25 at shiftingschools.com | |||
| 257: What role do podcasts play in our personal and professional learning? | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:32:25 | |
In this episode, we are so excited to team up with fellow podcaster/educator Olivia Wahl. We discuss the emerging role of educational podcasts in inspiring, informing, and igniting curiosity in our educator communities. Are you excited to learn more about our special guest Olivia Wahl and check out her podcast? Twitter: Olivia Wahl & Schoolutions Podcast Ready to explore the run-down of podcast episodes we explore in this episode?
Free resources mentioned in this episode: Download the free guide on leveraging the power of podcasts Revisit our free webinar on using fiction podcasts for creative writing | |||
| 256: Understanding our Sensory System: a secret for the PE classroom | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:35:43 | |
On this week we speak with Jody Matey who enlightens us on why a better understanding of our sensory system can be of serious importance in the early years classroom (as well as across our campuses). She expands on a blog post she wrote entitled "Self-Regulation & Understanding our Sensory Systems: An Inclusive Approach to Early Years PE" available on PhysEquity website here. Jody walks us through tried and tested strategies that are brilliant for learners of all ages when it comes to processes stress and dysregulated emotions. Jody goes into detail in ways schools can leverage her tips with their parent and caretaker audience. You can find her menu here. Ready to connect with Jody? Do you have thoughts about this week's episode? Want to let us know about an additional tip to consider? Head to www.shiftingschools.com and send us a voice memo! Join Jeff at NCCE this year and save $50 when you register using code shiftingschools50 Use code SSPOD25 to save $25 on any course at shiftingschools.com | |||
| 255: Nine of our Favorite Note-taking Strategies | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:37:53 | |
We asked our community of Shifting Schools newsletter subscribers to vote on this week's topic and they voted for a conversation on note-taking strategies. (By the way did you know you can also sign up for our free newsletter at www.shiftingschools.com?) Jeff and Tricia were so excited to discuss their nine favorite strategies in this week's episode: 1. Demystify the process: make space for learners to share what note-taking strategies they’ve developed by inviting students to so short share-outs or small group presentations.
2. Collaborative note-taking: invite groups or the entire class to collaborate on taking notes
3. Save the last word for me from Facing History: remember that you can use conversation as the catalyst for notes
4. Social silent reading: this might be Jeff's favorite--it is powerful for learners of all ages
5. Use protocols like those found in our free guide.
6. Use Jamboard-specifically our 'might mights' framework to gather questions. You can find that guide here.
7. Leverage annotation mentor texts using Genius.com
8. Invite students to record a video tour of their notes to be shared with others
9. Leverage ChatGPT to ask for a template and in small teams make improvements shiftingschools50 Want to take 25 dollars off any of our Shifting Schools offers? Use special promo code SSPOD25 on checkout | |||
| 254: Why Art and Science go hand in hand | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:28:41 | |
If you are passionate about STEM, Design, or Art this is a great episode to make time for! On this episode we sit down with Jen Christiansen: a senior graphics editor at Scientific American, where she art directs and produces illustrated information graphics and data visualizations. She began her publishing career in New York at Scientific American in 1996, moved to Washington DC to join the art department of National Geographic, spent four years as a freelance science communicator, then returned to Scientific American in 2007. We explore the power of Jen's new book Building Science Graphics: An illustrated guide to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations as a tool to help us think about the power of interdisciplinary learning. You can explore that book and add it to your professional development library by clicking here. Follow Jen Christiansen on Social Media: Thank you to our special sponsors, learn more about StemSports and Mackin Maker today by clicking here. Would you like to share your thoughts on this episode? Send us a voice memo! Head to www.shiftingschools.com or email us info (at) shiftingschools.com | |||
| 345: Ready to have some 'hard fun'? | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:33:03 | |
💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Sharon Lauricella, Ph.D. and T. Keith Edmunds about "Hard Fun," and Ludic pedagogy. 🎙️Take this episode further by exploring the book from this week's guests: Want to map out your personal plans for having a more playful summer? 🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free : https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/ 👏🏻Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series: MackinVision: https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra: 📨Tell us about your thoughts on this episode:
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| 253: Media literacy's BIG moment and the big game | 10 Feb 2023 | 00:18:43 | |
Millions of dollars are spent on a single 30-second ad spot during Super Bowl Sunday. Now more than ever because of social media's influence the commercials that air during the big game get more talk time, more attention, and a more significant place in popular culture. So how are we preparing families to explore media literacy and think critically about these massively powerful ad campaigns? Our BRASS media literacy framework hopes to spark great discussion in and out of the classroom. That framework is a part of our brand new free guide: 'Three Ways to Leverage the Big Game for Big Learning,' and you can download it here. Check out the other research about Super Bowl advertising explored in this show: NFL accounts for 82 of 100 most-watched U.S. TV broadcasts of 2022 Super Bowl ads set the stage for marketing to millionsIf you use any of the ideas from our new free guide, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info(at) shiftingschools.com Also discussed on this episode: Opportunities from NEASC Learn more about saving on your NCCE registration! Use our special promotional code "shiftingschools50" | |||
| 252: Does your school link STEM and Sports? | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
On this episode we learn about the connection between sports and STEM. If you've been looking to do more with that link, this conversation is for you! Our special guest is CEO and President of STEM Sports: Jeff Golner. StemSports.com is a leading website dedicated to exploring the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with sports. The website provides articles, videos, and resources that showcase the ways in which STEM is shaping the world of sports, and how sports can inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM fields. We are very thankful to the folks at STEM Sports for sponsoring our special mini series on STEM. Learn more about Jeff Golner: Prior to venturing on his own, Golner enjoyed a long marketing, game operations and entertainment career with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 1997 to 2005, leaving as Senior Director of Game Operations. Golner produced close to 700 Major League Baseball games including playoff games and the four World Series games in 2001 that culminated with a Championship. Golner also served a three-year ticketing stint with the Colorado Rockies from 1994 to 1996. | |||
| 251: Where might your AI journey take your school? | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:34:10 | |
Jeff and Tricia talk about the importance of curiosity as we continue to consider new tools like Chat GPT and generative AI. They explore what it might mean to think about generative AI as it intersects with information literacy and media literacy. Patrick Holt (Dean of Learning at XCL World Academy) kindly shares what's being discussed at his school and how curiosity is being amplified in the classrooms and hallways. He takes us on a mini journey explaining what his journey with AI has been. As always listeners are welcome to share their thoughts with us by sending a voice memo to the co-hosts via the SpeakPipe button on our home page at www.shiftingschools.com or by emailing us at info (at) shiftingschools.com This episode also discusses what it will mean to center equity in our conversations about generative AI. Learn more about ways to expand your learning on AI and take advantage of our special pre-sale discount: click here. We hope this episode helps you get curious about what Chat GPT might mean for your community's learning.
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| 250: How do you find a balance with structure and student agency? | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:40:30 | |
This episode debunks a few misconceptions about Maker education and design projects. We have help with the debunking from Lindsey Simmons, an educator who has partnered with Mackin Maker, who have been a phenomenal sponsor of this show. Our conversation goes on to explore ways we can use the design cycle in many different ways and how understanding that cycle can set us up for all types of projects in our personal lives. Lindsey also helps us think about sustainability and the intersection of literacy and MakerED. Learn all about Lindsey Simmons here. And follow her on social media here. --------- Have you heard about our pre-sale offer on now? Click here to learn more about our pathways for educators looking to leverage the power of Chat GPT and other Generative AI tools. Reach out to us at info (at) shiftingschools.com to learn more -- For the rest of the links mentioned in this episode: Key Strategies for Maker Education (click here) via Mackin Maker Three myths of making (click here) via Mackin Maker Creating connections to the environment through making (click here) via Mackin Maker - Would you like to send us a message sharing your thoughts about this episode? Find our SpeakPipe button at www.shiftingschools.com | |||
| 249: Will 2023 be the year of AI? | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:28:07 | |
Jeff and Tricia talk about Chat GPT and other generative AI tools. The big question in this episode is: How might you use Chat GPT as a thought partner this year? We asked Chat GPT to help us out with the intro for this show, to tell us more about what misconceptions there are about Chat GPT. What did it tell us?
Jeff and Tricia also have a special offer for listeners: a big discount on the new 5-Day Generative AI Challenge. How might that challenge bring you a community-building learning experience? Learn more about all of our AI support here. We also have a special free guide to help your team learn more about tools like Chat GPT, click here to download it. Do you want to share your thoughts about how generative AI tools will intersect with learning this year? Send us a voice memo, using the SpeakPipe button on our homepage: www.shiftingschools.com Also discussed on this episode: A collection of AI tools to experiment with: https://theresanaiforthat.com/ Chat GPT for you and me via Wired: click here. Learn more about ways to learn with Shifting Schools this year by exploring our full line up of professional learning pathways for K-12 educators by clicking here. | |||
| 248: Does your network shape your mindset? | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:43:09 | |
How do you build a network of learners and how does that network in turn shape you as a learner? On the podcast this week, Drea Weiner answers that question (and many others). This conversation is supported by our amazing sponsors: Stem Sports and MackinMaker At the heart of this conversation, we think about how we can cultivate the mindsets that promote STEM-based inquiry and set students up to be leaders in MakerEd. Drea reminds us that STEM learning intersects our entire curriculum and invites interdisciplinary learning and community connections. Let's learn more about our guest: Drea Weiner is the MiSTEM Network Regional Director for the Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Network region. She provides professional learning, support, community connections to education, grant writing guidance, and resources to educators in order to bring the best possible STEM education to students. Drea is one of the founders of Newton's Road 3D, a STEM professional learning community for teachers wanting to give their students the opportunity to learn soft skills like critical thinking and problem solving through 21st century technology. Follow Drea on Social Media: Learn all about the MiSTEM Network here Mentioned on this episode: 400,000 fabrication works short by 2024 Do you want to weigh in on this episode? Have questions for our hosts? Send us a voice memo! You can find it on our homepage at www.shiftingschools.com Click here to explore our HUGE library of free guides for K-12 Educators Learn more about the STEM book series mentioned and email us to win a free book! Email us info (at) shiftingschools (dot com) | |||
| 247: Are we creating opportunities to explore our relationship with social media? | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:20:03 | |
In this episode, Tricia and Jeff are talking about our relationships with social media, misinformation, disinformation and the role schools must play when leading for media literacy. This conversation was inspired by this recent article in the New York Times by Jenny Gross. Our guests talk about the influence technology has on learners of all ages. The look at what it might mean to help students build habits that ensure they come to their social media with curiosity and a desire to check for bias and become savvy consumers of information. They go on to mention that NPR has launched its annual student podcat competition. Jeff and Tricia offer listeners a special offer on two of the professional development options. Looking to build media literacy routines with learners of all ages? Check out our free guide today. Reach out to the hosts via info (at) shiftingschools (dot) (com) Other resources discussed: Canva image AI
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| 246: The legacy of your lab | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:39:29 | |
Thanks to our special sponsors for their support of our show. Learn more by heading to StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today. On this week Jeff and Tricia talk to Sevile Mannickarottu: Director of Penn's Bioengineering Educational Lab & Bio-MakerSpace-the only Bio-Maker Space in the world. They talk about what it means to create an archive and a legacy of learning. Sevile also shares ways educators can get started in creating a Makerspace. You can learn all about Sevile's work here. Check out the introductory video to the lab here. Also discussed in this episode is Backyard Brains, learn more here. Learn more about ways to learn with Shifting Schools at www.shiftingschools.com Do you want to connect with our hosts? Email info (at) shiftingschools (dot) (com)
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| 245: Seven steps to take when applying to lead learning at conferences | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:19:15 | |
Are you looking to take on a new challenge of leading learning at an upcoming conference? Would you like to refine the way you approach delivering professional development at your school? This episode is all about our recommendations for approaching the application process, as well as communicating what your session is all about with peers. The full guidance is available for you to download free, click here for more. This conversation came to be because a value podcast listener (like you!) reached out for advice after hearing us remind folks that Learning2 Asia is open for applications now until January 23rd. You can learn more about that opportunity here. Have a question you'd like to see Jeff and Tricia take on? Reach them at info (at) shiftingschools (dot com) | |||
| 244: How might you cultivate your beginner's mindset this year? | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:38:25 | |
Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors for this mini-series on STEM and MakerSpace. Check out both StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today. Find all the offers from all our sponsors at https://www.shiftingschools.com/offers Episode On this episode, we explore the joy of tinkering, the social-emotional case for making, and we question the benefits of cultivating a beginner's mindset. Whether you are an experienced teacher of MakerEd or you've never thought of yourself as a 'maker' this episode is for you. Our special guest on the show is Mike Bycraft. Mike Bycraft is an international educator who specializes in design, robotics, engineering, and makerspaces. He is the head of design and innovation at Korea International School. Prior to moving internationally, Mike taught AP and IB sciences in the United States, in Clark County School District. Mike has created design programs, makerspaces, and robotics curriculum for K-12 students. In 2021 his project of redesigning a controller was featured on the Makey Makey blog Learn more about his work in this video and through his website. You can connect with Mike on Twitter here. Pair this with one of our free resources Looking to partner with parents and caretakers when it comes to STEM learning? Get our free guide here. Explore over 60 free guides available from our website today.
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| 344: Play as a catalyst for innovation | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:50:20 | |
This week's conversation challenges the myth that play is only for young children and emphasizes its value for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and adults. Sandra Chow is here and she highlights the role of play in professional development and collaboration, sharing examples from her own experiences. She emphasizes the need for accessible play spaces and suggests incorporating play into different environments, such as classrooms and libraries. Sandra Chow is the Director of Digital and Innovative Learning at Keystone Academy in Beijing. She is dedicated to preparing the next generation for their future. With over 20 years of experience as an educator in Canada and internationally, she strives to prepare students and train educators to be instructional creators in a global community. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, Apple Distinguished Educator and Professional Learning Specialist, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Coach, Innovator, and Trainer, as well as a Global Competence and GCAA Certified Practitioner. Her experience as a professional accountant, educational consultant, and cross-cultural educator provides her with a unique perspective as a leader. She strives to prepare students and train educators to learn, teach, collaborate and create in a globally competitive society.
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| Is better feedback the fuel for deeper engagement? | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:24:01 | |
Few educators would disagree with the idea that feedback is crucial for meaningful learning. So how can we support one another in striving for better feedback processes? As students move towards the process of setting goals for a new year, what are some of the conversations we need to prioritize in order to scaffold that planning? In this special bonus episode, we hear from educator Madalena Elshoff as she walks us through the way she leveraged on of our Shifting Schools free guides in order to reimagine feedback, goal setting, and classroom culture. Specifically we talk about the free guide "Learner Focused Goal Setting." Did you know our free resource library has over 60 free guides for educators to choose from? Visit our library here. Is there a resource you would like to see us work on for your school this year? Email Jeff and Tricia at info (at) shiftingschools (dot com) today! Members of our free newsletter community receive weekly updates on the latest free guide as well as additional resouces and ideas for the classroom. You can sign up for our newsletter here. | |||
| 243: Is there a better way to discuss habit formation with students? | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:40:07 | |
A new year is a time when many of us start thinking about new goals, and new habits we want to cultivate. And yet, how many of us have had the time and the opportunity to dig into the research on habit formation? On this episode, Jeff and Tricia talk to Wendy Wood about her phenomenal book Good Habits, Bad Habits. This episode puts a spotlight on some of the research and insight included in that book. Wendy Wood, explains why we have some misguided ideas about how habits are cultivated. Our conversation is a timely reminder of the importance and significance our learning environments have for learners of all ages. We hope this conversation inspires you to spark better, more meaningful conversations about habits and the role they play in your learning organization. Ready to learn more about the guest on this week's episode? Wendy Wood is a UK-born psychologist who is the Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at University of Southern California, where she has been a faculty member since 2009. She previously served as vice dean of social sciences at the Dornsife College of the University of Southern California. Her primary research contributions are in habits and behavior change along with the psychology of gender. She is the author of the popular science book, Good Habits, Bad Habits, released in October 2019. This book was featured in the Next Big Idea Club and was reviewed in the New Yorker. Ready to learn more about the conference mentioned in this episode? Click here for more about applying to present at Learning2 in 2023. | |||
| Cell Phones in the Classroom is a Microcosm of Education's Big Shift | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:46:20 | |
In this replay episode from June, 2022 the number one listened to episode of the the year. Jeff reflects on the past year of shifting schools and how this conversation about cell phones is a microcosm for the educational shift at large we find ourselves in. Jeff shares a snipet from his 2019 conversation with Microsoft around cell phones in the classroom and education at large. You can watch the full interviwe with jeff at this link. This has been an incredible year for Shifting Schools. We went through a lot of transitions this year. From new album art and website logos from Chrissy to Tricia becoming a full time co-host on the podcast and taking on the role of Creative Content Extraordinaire. I’m happy to announce that Tricia and I will continue working together in 2023. How she finds time to do everything she’s involved in still blows me away. From her own podcast and newsletter Be A Better Ally to her new podcast Unhinged Collaboration. Her dedication to educators, education, students and the LGBTQ+ community at large is humbling to say the least. If you are not following Tricia on your social network of choice or have not added the Be A Better Alley and Unhinged Collaboration podcasts to your podcast app. You should do so as you start the new year. Shifting Schools also became a top 10 podcast in K12 Education globally with Australia and Canada coming in at the top 2 countries our podcast is listened to outside of the U.S. We cannot thank you, our loyal listeners, enough for making this all possible. Thank you for your dedication to your students and to your craft as an educator. That brings me to today’s reply episode. Our #1 listened to episode of 2022 will be no surprise I’m guessing to most of you as it deals with cell phones in the classroom. Episode 216 released on June 27th in which Tricia and I talk with our good friend Tyler Rablin about Cell Phones in the classroom. Happy New Year Everyone!
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| 242: Student-led podcasting for sustained learning | 26 Dec 2022 | 00:39:40 | |
On this special episode, Jeff and Tricia sit down with a listener of the show: Joe Taranto. Joe reached out to Jeff and Tricia about his experience podcasting with students. Joe shares what he has learned over the years of launching and sustaining a podcast that is truly student-led. This episode is great for fellow educators who are curious about what a podcast might bring to their community as well as for educators reimagining student agency and student leadership. We discuss practical strategies for sustaining a podcast and avoiding a few hurdles along the way. Ready to learn more about Joe's student-driven podcast? Check out The Eagle's View here Connect with Joe on Twitter: @JoeRayTee School Learn more about the school he works at: https://www.emerson-school.org/ Are you looking for more support in leveraging the power of podcasts? Check out one of our recent free webinars for more ideas here. Hoping to do more with podcasts as part of your professional learning? As always you can find all of our free guides here. Ready to learn more about ways Shifting Schools can help you shift practice in the new year? Reach out to us info (at) shiftingschools (dot) (com) | |||
| We need student voice and student storytellers now more than ever. | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:45:42 | |
The Port Townsend School District Website for the 2022 Salish Coast Elementary Children’s Film Festival This year the Library/STEM program at Salish Coast Elementary hosted the 2022 SC Children’s Film Festival! It was created by our K-5 citizen-scientists as a “Call to Action for the Future of the Salish Coast Ecosystem” and our students are excited to share their voices to tell their stories to ask our community: “What Will You Do to Help?” https://sites.google.com/ptschools.org/sc-childrens-film-festival-22/home Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company that created a fantastic free app that follows along as you read aloud books and uses voice recognition software to respond at just the right moment with music, sounds, and character voices to help make storytime magic. They also have premium plans with educator discounts. https://noveleffect.com/educators/ WeVideo is an easy to use, chromebook compatible, cloud-based editing platform that allows teachers and students to work collaboratively on creating gifs, videos, podcasts, and more. https://www.wevideo.com/education The Stop Motion Pro Studio app allows students to use the iPads to take photos of their original artwork and then, through software applications, put them together in a sequence to create movement in their animated films. Contact Denise: deniseaedan {at] gmail [dot] com | |||
| 241: Data Visualization and Women in STEM | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:45:16 | |
On this episode we are so excited to bring you words of wisdom from Eva Murray. Eva Murray is an international speaker on the topics of data visualization, data culture and data communities ,she’s a published author, and is a driving force for women’s empowerment in the technology industry. You can learn all about her work at: evamurray.co.uk Three questions are on our minds after learning with Eva: 1) What might we do to better tell stories with data and why might data visualization be a skillset to lean into more in 2023? 2) How are our learning organizations fostering listening skill sets: specifically putting greater emphasis on how we can best listen for understanding? 3) What's the relationship between data analysis and curiosity? Connect with this week's special guest online If public speaking is something you are working on for your new year's goals be sure to also give her book a look! You can learn more about it here. Have you checked out our latest free guides? Learn more about ways we offer support to learning organizations around the world here. Have a theme or topic you want us to explore on the podcast? Reach out info(at) shiftingschools (dot) (com) | |||
| Supporting students in the search for their voice | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:33:21 | |
About Swapna Krishna Swapna Krishna is a science and technology communicator specializing in the geek space. She regularly creates science videos on TikTok and contributes to Wired, NPR, StarTrek.com, New Scientist, and Engadget. Krishna’s writing has appeared in outlets such as The Verge, Polygon, Fast Company, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, Business Insider, and Slate. She is currently writing a book on stargazing for Chronicle Books (Fall 2023). You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Subscribe to Swapna’s brand new show Far Out on PBS Far Out explores the future of science, technology, and culture and how these changes may affect humanity and life on Earth. With pop culture and sci-fi references, the series will be humorous and fun, but unafraid to ask tough questions and explore unknowns.Far Out is the inaugural show in a lineup of new STEM-related content coming to PBS Terra with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program. The grant will help elevate underrepresented voices in STEM media, in particular Black and Hispanic creators, as well as women in general. Explore Swapna Krishna’s video games column in Wired: https://www.wired.com/author/swapna-krishna/ Ready to download the free guide Tricia mentioned at the top of the episode? https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/fpcw/
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| 240: New 2023 Protocols and Updates for our Podcast Family | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:39:37 | |
On this episode, Jeff and Tricia bring listeners an abundance of news. Up first they let listeners know that the 3rd annual collection of protocols is now available to download free. Jeff and Tricia talk about the many ways protocols have been helpful to them as facilitators of professional learning, as well as for their own learning, reflection, and creative processes. That free guide puts an emphasis not only on collaboration but also on ways we can seek to lead with belonging in mind. Tricia and Jeff then move on to explore and discuss the brand new podcast playlists that listeners can explore. So far there are three playlists: one on storytelling, one on the future of work, and one that looks to expand a school's professional learning library. Jeff also lets the community know about the new offers page where the Shifting Schools podcast family can learn more about special offers made possible through sponsors and partners. This is the time of year that the Shifting Schools team would love listener feedback on what they'd like to see explored further on the podcast, listeners are reminded to reach out to info@shiftingschools.com Lastly, two brand new professional growth opportunities are shared: one for educators looking to launch the start of their consultancy, and another for leaders responsible for leading learning on campus. Interesting in being a part of the first cohorts for either? Drop Jeff and Tricia a line to learn more about pre-sale savings: info@shiftingschools.com | |||
| Bonus: Fiction Podcasts for Creative Writing: Backwards Chaining Approach | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:21:07 | |
In this free webinar from Jeff and Tricia we talk about using a backwards chaining approach to scaffling learning for students and why right now is a great time to introduce students to podcasts before the winter (or summer) holiday break. - A list of podcasts for studnets - What does it mean to "read" in today's world? - How we can use podcasts to scaffold creativing writing for students Watch the free webinar on Youtube here and make sure to subscribe to not miss any of our upcoming webinars. Make a copy of the presentation here Thank you to Quizalize for being a sponor of the podcast. You can get 1 month free of their premium subscription when you visit this link. | |||
| 239: How to Balance Structure vs Agency with Design-Based Learning and Scratch | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:45:17 | |
Sponsors: Quizalize.com Guest: Francisco Cervantes Francisco Cervantes is the Director of Creative Learning of the Scratch Foundation. Francisco has extensive experience researching, designing, and implementing educational resources in K–12 computer science. | |||
| 343: How can we be better role models for play? | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
Liz Joy Moore discusses the power of play and how it can benefit both children and adults. She emphasizes that play is for everyone and that it is not impractical, even for adults. Liz believes that play is essential for connection, communication, and learning, and that it can be used to teach strategies for mental health and trauma. She suggests that professional development should incorporate play and that educators and parents should be role models for children by embracing playfulness. Liz also encourages individuals to find their own playful activities based on their curiosity. Ready to connect with Liz? https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizjoymoore/ Liz is a trauma-informed, experiential education and 'play' advocate. Her mindful leadership and facilitation exude an air of joy that brings a fresh perspective to how leaders and teams can best work with each other and serve our developing youth. With a background in Anthropology and cultural Geography, training in coaching, MBCT, yoga and mindfulness, and love for travel and outdoor adventures, Liz's experiences offer a unique approach to the art of human connection, inclusion and understanding. Use special Promo Code 'SSPOD25' to take $25 off our 'Build A Bot' self paced course! https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/buildabot Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the show! MackinVision https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra
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| Bonus Episode: 3 Google Chrome Extensions for Better Presentation Design | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:25:52 | |
This is an audio recording of the free webniar Jeff and Tricia did on YouTube. Watch the webinar on YouTube and don't forget to subscribe to catch more live free webinars. Make a copy of the slide presentation to keep Sponsor: Quizalize.com | |||
| 238: The Skills of Journalist Today and Interactive Journalism | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:35:11 | |
Sponsors: Quizalize.com Join Jeff at the NCCE23 conference happening in Tacoma, WA. Stop by and say high or be on an episode of Shifting Schools as we record live from the conference on March 23rd, 2023 Today's Guess: Aaron Reiss Aaron Reiss is a freelance researcher, journalist, and cartographer based in New York City. He publishes work in places like The New Yorker, The New York Times, This American Life, The Atlantic, NPR, The Pulitzer Center, and more. Getting Started with Podcasting Learning Series Google Earth adn Google MyMaps Professional Learning Pathways | |||
| 237: Who Owns Your Data? | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:37:32 | |
Sponsors: Quizalize.com Nanjing International School is seeking a PYP Coordinator Education Concierge Podcast Today's Guest: Dr. Sarah Lamdan Sarah Lamdan is a professor at CUNY School of Law. She also has a master's degree in library science and legal information management and a law certificate in environmental law. Her research focuses on information law and policy. When she's not teaching, she works on data justice projects across the spectrum from open government to personal privacy. She researches and writes about information access, surveillance & privacy, and informational capitalism. She's written a book about data analytics companies called Data Cartels (Stanford University Press). Data Cartels (Stanford University Press) | |||
| Bonus: Single Slide PD Pathway - Webinar | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:22:05 | |
| 236: The Secret of Multiple Languages and Getting Connected in Internships | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:41:21 | |
Sponsors Quizalize.com sign up for your free account today! Our Guest: Fredrik van Huynh Fredrik van Huynh is the co-founder and director at Absolute Internship, a leading global internship program placing university students with top companies online and in global cities around the world. e. Frequently covered by The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek and BBC News as a career expert, van Huynh is recognized as one of Sweden's top entrepreneurs under 30, having built a multi million-dollar business from ground up. High School Internship program
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| Bounce Episode: Macbeth from Play on Podcast | 11 Nov 2022 | 00:36:12 | |
Play On Podcasts -- epic audio adventures that reimagine Shakespeare’s timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of award-winning actors. Each episode explores plays from Macbeth to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a way that you can actually understand, created specifically for the podcast form by some of America’s most exciting playwrights, directors, and composers, and performed by stage and screen’s best. Look out for their new series, Measure for Measure, and hear Shakespeare like you've never before. Subscribe to Play On Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| 235: Inviting Student Culture into our Classrooms with Social Media | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:26:54 | |
Check out Play On Podcast to hear Shakespeare like never before! Guest: Ana Maria Torres The Puerto Rican Miss Frizzle. Your favorite pop culture concierge. Design and BTEC Creative Media teacher at ISZL | |||
| 234: Using Social Media in Schools: A Panel of Experts | 31 Oct 2022 | 00:36:12 | |
Sponsors: Guests: Follow the social media for Nanjing International School as referenced by Kyle: https://www.nischina.org/join-us/follow-us Follow the social media for AES as described by Yiva: https://www.youtube.com/user/AESDelhiVideos https://www.instagram.com/aesdelhi/ Follow the social media for ICS as described by Chris | |||
| 233: Social Media for Teachers and Students | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:32:01 | |
Sponsors: Register for the conference here Guest: Andréa Jones They help businesses create an impact beyond their brand through authentic social media marketing strategies that focus on building a community of real and engaged followers She is the founder of the Savvy Social Podcast and at the Savvy Social School. | |||
| 232: The Collaboration behind the Solar Podcast | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:45:01 | |
Sponsors: FlexiSpot.com Our Guests: Stephanie ArakelianStephanie is a senior podcast marketing & audience development executive at CurtCo Media, developing marketing campaigns, promotions, and features for all podcasts in the CurtCo Media catalog. Jenny Curtis | |||
| 342: Taking sensory play seriously with Allie Ticktin | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:35:47 | |
Our summer-long 'Power of Play' series starts now with special guest Allie Ticktin. Allie’s mission is to empower children and their families through sensory play so that they can thrive through childhood and beyond. Allie is the author of the book, Play to Progress, where she provides parents with an overview of all 8 (yes, 8) senses and gives parents ways to enhance those senses at home. Allie uses the science of child development and the joy of play to boost childrens’ confidence and enhance development within all areas of their life, from social and emotional to physical and academic. Allie believes that the best way to support children is by arming their parents, from inception, with the knowledge and skills necessary to encourage their child’s development for success through childhood and beyond. Allie began her work in pediatric development at the University of Michigan, where she earned her B.S. in Movement Science, and continued her studies at USC, where she received her M.A. and Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Allie is certified in Sensory Integration and hopes that one day one day quality open ended play will be considered as important as learning the ABC’s. When not at work, you can find Allie at the beach engaging her own sensory system, outside enjoying nature or on her spin bike. Allie also loves to bake vegan treats, read and color in mindfulness coloring books, which are her own regulation tools. Connect with our guest: https://www.instagram.com/play2progress/ Want to take this episode further and map out your personal plans for having a playful summer? 🏖️ Explore our six-part planner, download it free 🏖️: https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/power-of-play/ Thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this series: MackinVision: https://home.mackin.com/mackinvision/ Lebra:
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| 231: Getting Credit for Service Learning Abroad | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:20:21 | |
Sponsors: Teacherwit.com Where teachers go to coonect! Guest: Bernie Weigand I'm a licensed k-12 teacher in California and Oregon with endorsements that include Language Arts, Art, Spanish, French, Math and ESOL/Bilingual. I enjoy writing, making art, and homesteading. Creativity is a human trait to express in many ways. Writing, actually seeing one's thoughts, is a distinctly human, wonderful tool, an expressive outlet that breaks the time barrier. I am writing an adaptable "template" curriculum, Ambassador Service Study, AmbaSS, to facilitate earning academic credit for doing student-centred, service learning projects while living with local people abroad, anywhere. Writing and reflection are integral parts of AmbaSS. I'm convinced that learning is deeply relational, based in the sharing of experiences, language and culture. Young people today need the perspective of other languages and cultures in order to perceive and understand their own, especially in this ever-shrinking, more connected world. Learning another language connects more people to learn from each other. Connecting is what humans DO. Our ability to do it well can grow, and needs to. Because our world needs more understanding of our human diversity, AmbaSS exists. Brick & mortar and online learning both have their important place, but face-to-face seems the best way to learn another language and culture. Our own language and culture was learned just that way: in real-time, same-place relationship. Immersing oneself in any experience is the best way to learn, to be engaged. | |||
| 230: Facilitating Meeting in K12 Education and Building Trust in Groups | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:43:46 | |
Sponsor: Save $20 on the Pro Plus Standing Desk (E7) when you use offer code shifting20 at checkout. Guest: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini After 36 years of working in schools, I continue to wake up each day passionate, enthusiastic and proud to be an educator. My goal is to facilitate teams to elevate their collective wisdom to positively impact student learning. I am a motivated and personable professional who has the ability to successfully implement and facilitate a range of learning opportunities and experiences. Links:
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| Free Podcasting Webinar: Podcasting with Students and Teams | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:22:39 | |
Jeff and Tricia walk through their free Shifting Schools podcasting resources that can be found in the free resource area at shitingschools.com. They cover how to support and create strucutres for students to learn about podcast and how to create strucutures that support podcast PD in our buildings and districts. You can download the presentation along with all the links to resources here. | |||