Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators

On this episode, we talk with Zackary Grady about their award-nominated production Gay Pride and Less Prejudice.

Learn all about that show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26518740/

Learn more about Zackary: https://www.thackarybinx.com/about

Check out the books he recommended: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40779647

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60141378-nikhil-out-loud

Take 25 dollars off the Media Literacy and Inclusion Shifting Schools Course: Use promo code 'BABA25' at checkout: https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/media-literacy-and-inclusion

On the podcast today is Angeline Aow, one author of the book Becoming A Totally Inclusive School.

This conversation helps us think about what we mean when we use the term 'inclusive.'

Would you like a discount on that book? Check out this special flyer.

Learn more about the special guest by exploring her website and services.

As mentioned in our conversation:

Our 3-Month Generative AI Cohort

In this episode, we discuss our latest free on-pager to help you reimagine your relationship with social media this summer.

Inside that one-pager, we have our B.A.L.A.N.C.E. framework:

B - Boundaries: What is ONE new boundary you might set for your use of social media?

A - Assign an Intention: Know what you are going online for

L - Limit Notifications: Can you try to decrease the number of apps and notifications you receive?

A - Arrange and rearrange: Move apps around on your phone and notice how it influences use.

N - Notice your emotions: How do you feel before, during, and after using an app?

C - Consider experiments: Might you make one meal a day a tech-free time?

E - Emphasize curiosity: how might you encourage more conversations?

Ready to get the free one-pager?

https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/summer-social-shifts/

Ready to check out the guide with more guidance on sparking conversations about our relationship with social media?

https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/exploring-social-media/

Learn more about the 3-Month Generative AI Cohort and lock in our early bird rate before June 10:

https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/3-month-generative-ai-cohort

On this episode we hear from Tan and Beth as they talk to us about the incredible new book:

"This practical, easy-to-implement, cross-curricular instructional framework includes strategies, implementation prompts, templates, and essential actions that create the conditions for experienced multilinguals to process content and clearly communicate discipline-specific ideas."

Learn more about our guests:

www.bethskelton.com

tankhuynh.com

And be sure to learn more about their book.

How are your conversations about generative AI tools like ChatGPT centering and focusing on equity and inclusion?

On this episode, we dig into that and provide listeners an opportunity to go further with our latest free guide!

You can download AI LIteracy and LGBTQ+ Inclusion here

Did you want to enter to win a seat to the June 3rd Pride and Less Prejudice celebrity panel?

Download the guide by 9pm EST on June 1st to enter or email tricia (at) shiftingschools.com by that deadline using the email subject 'enter to win' and you'll be entered.

Learn all about the June 3rd fundraiser here.

Research discussed on this episode:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2023/ai-chatbot-learning/

https://ideas.ted.com/you-can-help-fix-wikipedias-gender-imbalance-heres-how-to-do-it/

We are thrilled to share a free guide that will empower teachers and school leaders to capture meaningful reflections as they wrap up the academic year.

🤔✍️ Reflecting on the school year allows us to celebrate accomplishments, learn from challenges, and make valuable improvements for the future. 🎓💡

🔍 In this episode, you'll discover:

1️⃣ The benefits of end-of-year reflection that amplifies storytelling.

2️⃣ Strategies for facilitating reflective conversations with students.

3️⃣ A call to craft menus that dignify the work we do in education

Ready to get our free guide?

➡️ Crafting The Story of Our Learning is available to download free

https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/crafting-the-story-of-our-learning

Welcome back to Shifting Schools, the podcast where innovative educational approaches meet the ever-evolving landscape of learning. Join host Jeff Utecht as he converses with renowned educator, forward-thinking leader, and author of "The Design Thinking Classroom," Mr. David Jakes. In this episode, they explore the transformative power of design thinking in the educational sphere. Alongside the stimulating conversation, we're offering listeners a chance to win one of three copies of Jakes' inspiring book. However, this isn't all the episode has in store.

In their commitment to future-forward education, the team at Shifting Schools is excited to announce the launch of their 3-month Generative AI Cohort, a program designed to demystify AI for educators and bring its latest developments to their inboxes.

The Generative AI Cohort aims to empower educators by providing them with the tools and knowledge to integrate AI into their teaching methods. The journey kicks off each month with a 30-minute live webinar that simplifies AI and explores its applications in education. From there, educators receive a ready-to-roll resource each month, utilizing one of the AI frameworks. This enables them to apply their learning directly to their classrooms. The program also includes updates on AI's rapid evolution, a curated list of new AI tools to experiment with, and new favorite prompts for members to play around with. As an added bonus, there's an optional Slack channel for all cohort members to share, connect, and collectively shape the future of education. Together, this podcast episode and the Generative AI Cohort serve as a compelling invitation for educators to dive into the world of design thinking and AI, powering the future of learning.

Links for this episode:

Entery to win a copy of "The Design Thinking Classroom" before June 1, 2023

Sign up for the 3-month Generative AI Cohort

David Jakes Website

Amazon: The Design Thinking Classroom

Ready for an Eggcellent Adventure?

Let's explore the Egg Drop Challenge with ChatGPT 🐣🔬

In this egg-ceptionally fun episode for Day of AI, your hosts Jeff and Tricia are breaking a few eggs as they explore the ultimate egg drop competition reimagined with ChatGPT as a learning buddy!

🥚 Episode Highlights:

1️⃣ We explore our Shifting Schools 'PROMPT' framework which helps give clear guidance for prompt writers

2️⃣ We preview a handful of the 18 prompt examples found in our latest free guide (see below to download!)

3️⃣ We talk about the skills involved in effectively integrating generative AI tools

https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/reimagining-egg-drop/

💺 Save YOUR seat for our 3-month Generative AI Cohort!

https://www.shiftingschools.com/

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Episode Overview:

In this episode of the Shifting Schools Podcast, we sit down with the incredibly inspiring Rebekah Lowell, a Maine-based author and illustrator with a remarkable story of survival and healing. Rebekah uses her experiences and deep connection with nature to craft beautiful and meaningful children's literature.

Key Links:

• Website: https://rebekahlowell.com/
• Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Br8RmI
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RebekahLowell
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahlowell/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebekahlowellstudio
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/rebekahlowellart/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rebekahlowell

Join us next time as we continue our exploration of the changing landscapes of education and the people making a difference.

On this episode, we think about ways to spread appreciation throughout the year.

Might your team benefit from spreading positive gossip about fellow team members?

How might that spark the practice of better noticing the strengths within your community?

We explore our latest free guide Positive Gossip that you can download by clicking this link.

This episode also explores research about the role of gossip, read more by clicking this link.

Ready to join our webinar coming up May 11th?

Learn all about Skills Based Assessment in the Era of ChatGPT

As a listener of this show you can take $25 off that webinar by entering special code "SSNEWS25" at checkout.