This book is the revised, expanded, and up-to-date revision of Doug Lemov’s study of the craft of teaching. It includes new and updated teaching techniques, the latest evidence from cognitive science and culturally responsive teaching practices, and an expanded companion video collection. The techniques help teachers build students’ background knowledge, move learning into long-term memory, and connect their teaching with the curriculum content for tangible improvement in learning outcomes. The book also includes extensive discussions of research connecting the techniques to cognitive and social sciences and updates on issues in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
In this book, James P. Carse distinguishes between finite and infinite games. Finite games are instrumental activities with clear rules, boundaries, and winners, such as sports, politics, and wars. Infinite games, on the other hand, are authentic interactions that aim to continue the play, changing rules and boundaries as needed. Carse explores how these concepts apply to various aspects of life, including culture, religion, sexuality, and self-discovery. He argues that finite games offer wealth, status, and power, while infinite games provide something more subtle and grander, such as true freedom and endless possibility. The book offers insights into how approaching life as either a finite or infinite game affects one's choices, satisfaction, and success[2][4][5].
In this episode, organisational coach Shane Leaning sits down with AI in education expert Dan Fitzpatrick to explore practical ways school leaders can leverage AI tools to enhance their productivity and effectiveness. As we start the new year, this discussion offers timely insights for leaders looking to streamline their workload.
Key Topics:
- Recent updates in AI tools and platforms
- Practical tools for reducing leadership workload
- Using AI to enhance learning and professional development
Featured Tool: Google NotebookLM
- Upload and analyse multiple source documents
- Creates focused analysis without pulling from broader internet knowledge
- Generates audio summaries in podcast format
- New interactive feature allowing real-time engagement with audio content
- Perfect for processing new policies, research papers, and educational guidance
Leadership Applications:
- Creating personalised AI coaching tools
- Building specialised knowledge bases for different areas (leadership, strategy, policy)
- Developing internal chatbots for staff resources
- Using ChatGPT's new "Projects" feature for organised, ongoing work
Practical Tips:
- Start with simple tasks and experiment with capabilities
- Create sharing groups to exchange AI use cases with other leaders
- Consider using AI for processing and synthesising professional reading
- Look for ways to make professional development more accessible
Resources Mentioned:
- Google NotebookLM
- ChatGPT (with new Projects feature)
- Claude
- ElevenLabs (voice AI tool)
Connect with Dan:
- AI in Education Daily podcast
- Book: "Infinite Education" (releasing January 6th, 2024)
Episode Partners
The University of Warwick's International Programmes | Learn more at warwick.ac.uk
The International Curriculum Association | Learn more at internationalcurriculum.com.
Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on LinkedIn. My website is shaneleaning.com and email address is shane@shaneleaning.com.
Join Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensive
Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.
You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com
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