Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day. While this week is an important week to put a spotlight on climate action and sustainability we need to be sustaining this conversation all year. So, how might ChatGPT help us co-create learning experiences with students? On this episode, we explore our latest free guide that explores: 🌏 Ways to use ChatGPT to create ethical dilemmas 🌏 Using ChatGPT to create follow-up questions and direct us to resources 🌏 Create rough draft scripts that explore perspectives on the ethical dilemma 🌏 Draft social media campaign scripts 🌏 Create a March Madness-style bracket of key concepts related to climate change Download our free guide here. Learn more about our early bird discount on our upcoming webinar here. Thanks to our sponsor: Visit textblaze.me/shiftingschools to get started saving time today!

April is School Library Month, and we are thrilled to bring you a conversation with award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán! Looking for more information on School Library Month? Click here for an overview Click here for inspiration for celebrating your school librarian 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.   Visit textblaze.me/shiftingschools to get started saving time today!

On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia tell listeners all about the latest free guide: "Kickstarting a critical conversation about equity and generative AI." They explain why terms like 'algorithmic bias,' and 'search engine optimization' are important for students to understand as critical to the way we think about information literacy in the new era of generative AI tools. Discussed in this episode: Would you let an AI date for you? Survival of the best fit Facebook’s ad-serving algorithm discriminates by gender and race Propagation of societal gender inequality by internet search algorithms Do you want to get $250 dollars of Shifting School's store credit by being a 'critical podcast review partner'? Fill out this form before April 15th. Learn more about our Equity and Generative AI Course here

Do you learn from your mistakes? Do your students? In this episode we go deep into ways we can truly leverage mistakes as fuel for deeper learning, engagement, and reflection. We think more about the mindsets that help us unpack our mistakes and share them with our learning community. Our fantastic guest this week is Eman Ismail whose podcast ‘Mistakes that Made Me’  is a great listen for Business and Entrepreneurship as well as any learning that focuses on Leadership. Ready to learn more about this week's special guest? Click here.  Follow Eman on Social Media: On Twitter On Instagram Check out the resource from Eman that we discuss: Available here Thank you for listening to this episode! If you like our podcast you may want to check out our bank of free guides available here. A huge thanks to our sponsor for supporting us in making this episode possible: Visit textblaze.me/shiftingschools to get started saving time today!

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 and worked as a middle school administrator. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership early 2020. For her dissertation, she researched reasons parents were opting their students out of high-stakes testing at middle schools and how that affected the district accreditation rating. She often speaks at conferences, providing educators with techniques to minimize off-task behavior and to increase time on task. She is the host of the “Out of the Trenches” podcast, which features educators who share their stories of resiliency. She has also written the book "Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators, which features much of her own story in educational trenches intertwined with stories of other educators who have faced challenges. You can reach Dana at:  www.danagoodier.com Twitter @danagoodier  @outoftrenchespc  IG: @outoftrenchespc LinkedIn

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 also teaching them about the ethical implications of this technology and the importance of digital literacy skills. Then we shift to the topic of digital and media literacy. We examine the critical role of media literacy in teaching students how to evaluate media sources and recognize misinformation. Finally, we turn our attention to some of the exciting projects happening in schools hearing from teachers and tech coaches about the fun things that are engaging kids today. The NCCE conference provides a valuable platform for educators to discuss how technology can enhance learning experiences for students. We thank MackinVia for sponsoring this episode and hope listeners enjoy this reflection from the NCCE23 conference. Join us next year at NCCE24! To learn more go to ncce.org.

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 the common barriers that leaders face when seeking feedback and consider key questions to reflect on in order to overcome these obstacles. From the fear of criticism to the illusion of knowing everything, we explore the mental roadblocks that can impede our ability to learn and improve. We share our personal experiences with seeking feedback and reflect on the impact it has had on our leadership journey. Jeff and Tricia also offer actionable tips for leaders to create a feedback-friendly culture within their organization and establish meaningful connections with their team. Want to leverage our free resources on feedback? Find our free guide 'Reframing Feedback' here. Do you want to sign up for our Podcast Critical Friend Cohort and receive our $250 worth of Shifting Schools store credit? Fill out this form, please by March 30th. Or reach out to us at info(at) shiftingschools (dot com)    

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 students and ways we can build more casual conversations into our practice. Learn all about Dr. Picha: Dr. Gina Picha’s career in education began in Illinois where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics and later a master’s degree in education.  Over the past fifteen years, Gina has worked as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, curriculum specialist and district math coordinator.  In 2020, Gina graduated with a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Concordia University-Austin where she conducted research on teacher professional learning that includes time for teachers to reflect on their math identities. Follow her on Twitter Want to send us your feedback on today's episode? Head to www.shiftingschools.com and send us a voice memo! Special thanks to our amazing Sponsor:  MackinVia With 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/ 

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)

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:  MackinVia With 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/