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Navigating AI and Tech Trends in Schools with Bill Bass
In this episode of On the Clock, host Todd Dallas Lamb interviews Bill Bass, the past President of the ISTE Board of Directors and an award-winning educator with a deep passion for educational technology. Bill currently serves as the Innovation Coordinator for Instructional Technology, Information, Library Media, and Federal Programs in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, Missouri. He shares insights on the evolving role of technology in education, emphasizing the importance of its seamless integration into classrooms at all grade levels.
Bill discusses his experiences at conferences like PowerSchool Edge, where thought leadership and innovative tools are driving change in education. He reflects on the shift from traditional tech roles focused on infrastructure to more visionary leadership positions that prioritize enhancing student learning experiences through technology. The conversation also touches on the rapid rise of AI, sparked by tools like ChatGPT, and how its presence will likely reshape education in the coming years.
Bill offers practical perspectives on using technology in classrooms, including the benefits and challenges of smartphones and the importance of teaching students self-regulation with devices. He encourages educators to focus on students' learning processes rather than just the final products, advocating for new approaches in assessment and engagement. This episode provides valuable insights into the future of education technology and the critical role it plays in preparing students for life beyond school.
Timestamps
00:00 Advisory board member, speaker, promoting education technology standards.
05:25 Trend: Tech directors are now increasingly former educators.
08:44 Son used ChatGPT for essays, parents concerned.
10:11 AI cheats faster; promotes understanding of writers' process.
12:42 AI will be embedded in educational tools.
16:23 Removing cell phones hinders kids' life skills development.
19:29 Saint Louis recommendations and school well-wishes.
Connect with Bill Bass
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williambass
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In this episode of On the Clock, host Todd Dallas Lamb interviews Bill Bass, the past President of the ISTE Board of Directors and an award-winning educator with a deep passion for educational technology. Bill currently serves as the Innovation Coordinator for Instructional Technology, Information, Library Media, and Federal Programs in the Parkway School District in St. Louis, Missouri. He shares insights on the evolving role of technology in education, emphasizing the importance of its seamless integration into classrooms at all grade levels.
Bill discusses his experiences at conferences like PowerSchool Edge, where thought leadership and innovative tools are driving change in education. He reflects on the shift from traditional tech roles focused on infrastructure to more visionary leadership positions that prioritize enhancing student learning experiences through technology. The conversation also touches on the rapid rise of AI, sparked by tools like ChatGPT, and how its presence will likely reshape education in the coming years.
Bill offers practical perspectives on using technology in classrooms, including the benefits and challenges of smartphones and the importance of teaching students self-regulation with devices. He encourages educators to focus on students' learning processes rather than just the final products, advocating for new approaches in assessment and engagement. This episode provides valuable insights into the future of education technology and the critical role it plays in preparing students for life beyond school.
Timestamps
00:00 Advisory board member, speaker, promoting education technology standards.
05:25 Trend: Tech directors are now increasingly former educators.
08:44 Son used ChatGPT for essays, parents concerned.
10:11 AI cheats faster; promotes understanding of writers' process.
12:42 AI will be embedded in educational tools.
16:23 Removing cell phones hinders kids' life skills development.
19:29 Saint Louis recommendations and school well-wishes.
Connect with Bill Bass
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williambass