Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management to leveraging technology for personalized learning, Shifting Schools tackles the most pressing issues facing K12 educators today. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this podcast will inspire you to think outside the box and shift your educational approach. Tune in to Shifting Schools to gain new perspectives, share ideas, and join a community of passionate educators who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of their students.
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Latest episodes
Aug 25, 2021 • 23min
Episode 174: Finding Your Metaphor For the Year74
Links mentioned in this episode: Download our free guide here: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Article quoted from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/harmoncullinan/2020/06/11/mental-models-and-metaphors-how-to-stay-on-the-same-page-when-youre-not-in-the-same-place/?sh=4ef01d3a3b90 Shifting Strategies two for one deal: https://www.shiftingschools.com/ss-pdpathway-ssbl Guests in the episode: @angeaow @NancyinLux1 @KNaglee @MathTeach_BEW
Aug 18, 2021 • 54min
Episode 173: Meet author educators Heather and Patrick
Links mentioned in this episode: Find the free guide that supports this episode: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Follow the authors on Twitter: https://twitter.com/heza https://twitter.com/pgreensoup Learn more about their book: https://www.cmdigitalage.com/ Check out the Coaching Program led by Heather: https://www.shiftingschools.com/ss-pdpathway-cp
Aug 11, 2021 • 30min
Episode 172: Meet Jennifer Abrams
Links mentioned in this episode: Follow the author on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenniferabrams Check out her website:https://jenniferabrams.com/ Learn more about her book: https://jenniferabrams.com/books/ Find the free guide that supports this episode: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs
Aug 4, 2021 • 32min
Episode 171: Meet Educator Author Dr. Addy
Links mentioned in this episode: Follow the author on Twitter: @TracieAddy Check out her website: https://sites.lafayette.edu/addyt/ Learn more about her book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvgsc_Qk2VPadCI7YNT4wrYRalTc520I/view?usp=sharing Find the free guide that supports this episode: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs
Jul 28, 2021 • 41min
Episode 170: Meet Author Educator Alex S. Venet
Links mentioned in this episode: Follow the author on Twitter: @AlexSVenet Check out her website: https://unconditionallearning.org/ Learn more about her book: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714739 The book review shared in this episode: https://medium.com/human-restoration-project/june-2021-equity-centered-trauma-informed-education-by-alex-shevrin-venet-9654cc7ded3 Find the free guide that supports this episode: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs
Jul 21, 2021 • 30min
Episode 169: The Digital Classroom
Check out our PD offerings on right now! https://www.shiftingschools.com/store In this episode I chat with Madeleine Mortimore, she is a researcher at Logitech for Education who speak to the intersection of technology and learning from a researcher’s perspective. We chat about the research Logitech has gathered this past year and how we can use that to look at the classroom of the future. Madeleine serves as the Global Education Innovation and Research Lead at Logitech. She has worked in various areas of EdTech, as an international educator, a strategy associate with one of the largest online high schools in the U.S., and also launched an EdTech startup at the Harvard Innovation Lab.
Jul 14, 2021 • 10min
Episode 168: Making Learning Transparent
Links mentioned in this episode: Download our free guide here: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Shifting Strategies two for one deal: https://www.shiftingschools.com/ss-pdpathway-ssbl
Jul 7, 2021 • 13min
Episode 167: Momentum From Mistakes
Links mentioned in this episode: Download our free guide here: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs Dorie Clark Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dorieclark/2014/04/01/what-great-leadership-looks-like/?sh=5e369d635ade Shifting Strategies two for one deal: https://www.shiftingschools.com/ss-pdpathway-ssbl
Jun 30, 2021 • 12min
Episode 166: Fishing for Questions
Links mentioned in this episode: Download our free guide here: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs How to Get Your Students to Ask More Questions https://www.middleweb.com/40383/how-to-get-your-students-to-ask-more-questions/ Research and Curiosity https://hbr.org/2018/09/research-83-of-executives-say-they-encourage-curiosity-just-52-of-employees-agree%27
Jun 23, 2021 • 19min
Episode 165: Your Classroom Mission Statement
Download our free guide here: https://www.shiftingschools.com/free-pdfs See what’s On Offer here: https://www.shiftingschools.com/store Edsurge Article https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-05-07-why-social-emotional-learning-is-suddenly-in-the-spotlight
