Creativity is essential. On the show this week we loved learning with Crayola's Cheri Sterman. Cheri is here to tell... more

Erich Bolz is deeply versed in the field-tested Powerless to Powerful transformation frameworks developed by Gonzaga University professors Chuck... more

In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and Professor Brent Warner explore the intersection of AI and education, particularly focusing on multilingual... more

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht interviews Jose, founder and CEO of Neulight, about the transformative potential of... more

In this conversation, Tricia and Laura discuss the intersection of ableism, artificial intelligence, and education. They explore how AI can... more

Reed Hepler discusses the changing role of archival work in the era of generative AI. He explains that while some... more

In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Goodall, a leading expert on the social applications of assistive technologies. Fiona... more

On this week we speak with Dr. Federica Fornaciari, who is a Professor, a researcher, a children’s book author, and... more

Professor Anna Mills discusses the evolving landscape of AI literacy in education, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to... more

In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Michelle Kassorla, an associate professor of English at Georgia State University, about using generative... more

In this conversation, Jeff Utecht interviews Dr. Dayamudra Dennehy, a community college teacher, about the incorporation of generative AI... more

How do you see yourself in the future of learning? This week on the pod guest Amy Oswalt is here... more

Dr. Min Sun, a professor of education at the University of Washington, discusses the work of AmplifyLearn.ai, a center focused... more

Dr. Laura Dumin obtained her PhD in English from Oklahoma State University in 2010. She is a professor in English... more

Get ready to dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI and its impact on higher education. As the landscape... more

  💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with  Hayes Greenfield is founder of Creative Sound... more

Our guest this week is an expert with AR, VR, and XR. Meet Jeannine Charles who is committed to crafting... more

play:ground NYC is an organization that focuses on the rights of children and creating affirming spaces for play. They believe... more

Dr. Julie Jones discusses the power of play and challenges the myth that play is separate from learning. She emphasizes... more

Welcome to Season 8 of the Shifting Schools Podcast! This season, we're diving deeper into the topics that matter most... more

💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Jackie Mader   Jackie Mader is... more

💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with a remarkable leader with Skateistan, Hala Khalaf.  Skateistan... more

💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Nawal Qarooni. 🎙️Connect with our guest and check... more

💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Courtney McLeod. Courtney is an award-winning speaker and... more

  💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Dr. Paul Davarsi. Play and learning (aren’t... more

 💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Dr. Peg Oliveira. Dr. Oliveira is a child... more

💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Acey Holmes.  Acey Holmes is the founder of... more

💡 On our power of play series this week we talk with Sharon Lauricella, Ph.D. and T. Keith Edmunds about... more

This week's conversation challenges the myth that play is only for young children and emphasizes its value for middle schoolers,... more

Liz Joy Moore discusses the power of play and how it can benefit both children and adults. She emphasizes that... more

Our summer-long 'Power of Play' series starts now with special guest Allie Ticktin. Allie’s mission is to empower children and... more

Tricia and Jeff are so excited about the soon to start 'Power of Play' summer pod series, so they thought... more

In this conversation, Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, a superintendent from Grandview, Missouri, discusses the use of AI, specifically our show sponsor... more

Tricia and Jeff discuss the final week of their May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge, focusing on AI and... more

Jeff Utecht and Tricia discuss the importance of AI literacy and introduce their AI literacy course. They also talk about... more

Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the second menu for the May Micro Menu Challenge. They provide prompts and resources... more

Jeff and Tricia introduce their new micro menu for the month of May, which focuses on experimenting with generative AI... more

This week Tricia interviews two of her alltime fav librarians about the role of librarians in cultivating AI literacy.... more

In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Chris Linsell, a real estate technologist, about the intersection between technology and real estate.... more

In this podcast episode, the creators of Professor AI, an AI startup supporting students with AP exams, discuss their journey... more

Imagine students grappling with AI-crafted ethical dilemmas. They're not just learning about sustainability – they’re learning how to question, research,... more

Our special guest this week is Zach, the host of the incredible podcast 'We The Children' Zachary Fox-DeVol, or Zach,... more

In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Pete Huang from The Neuron, a daily newsletter that explores AI. They discuss the... more

In this conversation, Jeff Utecht interviews Tyler Rablin about his new book, 'Hacking Student Motivation.' They discuss the importance of... more

Dr. Elsa Friis, of Alongside, discusses how their clinician-powered AI tool supports young people in need of mental... more

Dan White, CEO of Filament Games, discusses the future of learning games and the importance of game-based learning pedagogy. He... more

LUDIA AI is a free tool that helps educators cultivate a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) mindset by leveraging AI.... more

On this week... Dwight Gunning, a data scientist with a background in finance, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI)... more

The co-authors of the book 'Lessons of the Pandemic' discuss their research process, motivations, and recommendations for... more

Dr. Travis Wright is nationally-recognized expert on school-based support for children who have experienced trauma. He is the... more

Give us ten minutes and let us tell you about the ways to lean way into media literacy for the... more

Dr. Lorea Martínez introduces the HEART model, which stands for Five Essential Social-Emotional Skills. The model aims to provide educators... more

Our special guest today: Dr. Tony Walker serves on the executive team of The Jed Foundation (“JED”) – a national... more

Our special guest today: Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth (she/they), MD, MA, is the Chief Medical Officer for The Jed Foundation (JED),... more

Our mental health series continues with Dr. Rina Bajaj. This conversation brings us great ways to reframe our inner monologue... more

Our first episode in our brand new mental health series kicks off with Dr. Deborah Offner. This series is sponsored... more

How is Minecraft a powerful tool for building community, fostering inclusion, and engaging learners? This week's amazing guest Mashfiq Ahmed... more

In this episode, Jeff and Tricia discuss their favorite holiday food, introduce a new free guide on experimenting with AI... more

Join us for this bonus episode where Tricia is a guest on the BFIS 'The Future is Now Podcast.' Ready... more

Episode Description: Join us for this bonus episode were host Jeff Utecht becomes the interviewee on the Have A Life... more

On today we speak with Dr. Peter Stiepleman, 2021 Missouri Superintendent of the Year. We explore keys to a human-centered... more

"What do I want my process to look like?" this is a question researcher, educator and author Maya Bialik would... more

Join us as we discuss the implications of AI in educational settings, particularly focusing on how these tools can be... more

This special bonus episode points you to a recent conversation with Donna Hayword, US Principal of the Year (2023) via... more

Delve into the transformative world of generative AI text-to-image technology and its burgeoning role in creative writing. Our journey begins... more

How do we take a lot of this data that usually is hidden from students and teachers and kept... more

Does this sound familiar? You integrate AI technology in your classroom, hoping to enhance student engagement and learning. However,... more

In the ever-changing landscape of education, we bring you to the forefront of school transformation and innovation. Welcome to Shifting... more

Explore the profound impacts of digital literacy and political engagement initiatives by CIVIX, and discover resources that can transform classrooms... more

In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Erin Olson, an advocate of news literacy and a representative from the... more

Discover how Sherard Duvall went from spinning beats to spinning tales that captivate and educate. In a surprising twist,... more

In this episode Dr. Craft shatters misconceptions and reveals the power of gaming for building social-emotional skills. How can... more

In this episode of the Shifting Schools podcast, you'll join Tricia and Jeff as they dive into their recent... more

SWAPNA KRISHNA writes about space, science, and technology. You can find her at the YouTube channel Ad Astra, and her... more

For nearly thirty years, Jennifer Miller has worked with educators and families to help them become more effective with children... more

On this week... We were so excited to have a conversation with Dr. Charles A. Barrett to dive deeper into... more

On this week... We were so excited to have a conversation with Dr. Novak and Dr. Rodriguez about their latest... more

Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents... more

Jeff begins by emphasizing how ChatGPT enable educators to offer tailored content and... more

 In this episode of the Shifting Schools Podcast, Jeff Utecht sits down with Elliot Mack, the co-founder of Daigon... more

Join us as we unravel the stories that emerge when esports and gaming becomes a lifelong compass for learning. This... more

In this Off The Cuff episode, Jeff Utecht and Tricia dive into the exciting launch of https://camp.shiftingschools.com and their groundbreaking... more

How do we help students learn and play simultaneously? This week's guest explains how esports links to so many components... more

Hello, Shifting Schools community! Jeff Utecht here, as we wrap up our exciting journey into eSports Tricia and I wanted... more

Unravel the complexities of video game ethics as we embark on a dialogue with Dr. Leon Xiao, a distinguished expert... more

In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Joanie Kraut, the CEO of Women in Games International... more

In this episode, we dive into the intersection of education technology and literacy with Dr. Miles Harvey. We explore the... more

On this episode Dr. Rachel Kowert busts myths about gaming. If you are skeptical about what games can offer us,... more

How is Minecraft a powerful tool for building community, fostering inclusion, and engaging learners? This week's amazing guest Mashfiq Ahmed... more

Our summer-long series on esports continues with a great conversation about aligning your curriculum with esports and leveraging esports as... more

🏁This is the first in our summer-long series on esports!🏁 Meet this week's special guest: ➡️ Dr. Krista-Lee M. Malone... more

On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia speak with Allie Cornejo who is a High School Librarian/Lead Librarian... more

Why do book groups need scaffolding? How can we make the facilitation of book clubs just a tiny teeny bit... more

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

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

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

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

How are your conversations about generative AI tools like ChatGPT centering and focusing on equity and inclusion? On this episode,... more

 We are thrilled to share a free guide that will empower teachers and school leaders to capture meaningful reflections as... more

Welcome back to Shifting Schools, the podcast where innovative educational approaches meet the ever-evolving landscape of learning. Join host Jeff... more

Ready for an Eggcellent Adventure? Let's explore the Egg Drop Challenge with ChatGPT 🐣🔬 In this egg-ceptionally fun episode for... more

Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Text Blaze. If you're an educator or a student looking for a... more

On this episode, we think about ways to spread appreciation throughout the year.  Might your team benefit from spreading positive... more

It is teacher appreciation week and we are thrilled to have the award winning Taylor Mali on the show to... more

On this episode, we ask you to consider the ways we might need to rethink traditional career fairs. If your... more

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff interviews Dan Barak, from Text Blaze, a text-expansion tool that can save users... more

Welcome to this special episode of Shifting Schools, where we dive into the exciting world of AI in education, with... more

In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Jennifer LaGarde, aka The Library Girl @jenniferlagarde, an incredible advocate for information... more

Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day. While this week is an important week to put a spotlight on climate action... more

April is School Library Month, and we are thrilled to bring you a conversation with award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán! Looking... more

On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia tell listeners all about the latest free guide: "Kickstarting a critical... more

Do you learn from your mistakes? Do your students? In this episode we go deep into ways we can truly... more

Thank you to our sponsor MackinVia for sponsoring today's episode.  Jeff's book recommendation: The Dip by Seth Godin This week... more

Welcome to the NCCE conference live episode sponsored by MackinVia. Today we explore the impact of Generative AI on education, digital... more

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of feedback for leaders. Drawing from the insightful article "How Leaders Can... more

On the show we are so excited to host Dr. Gina Picha! She explores the strategies and insight inside her... more

This short and sweet episode asks for YOUR feedback. It has now been a few weeks since we launched our... more

On this episode we explore what it means to 'be bold' in our personal and professional lives. This conversation features... more

How are we helping parents and caretakers as they seek to learn more about digital literacy and social media?  On... more

Often the cliche 'the library is the heart of the school' is heard in literacy circles...but what does it mean... more

Are you curious to learn more about what it might mean to become an... more

Ready to get our new free guide "Exploring our relationship with social media"? Click here and head over to shiftingschools.com... more

In this episode, we are so excited to team up with fellow podcaster/educator Olivia Wahl. We discuss the emerging role... more

On this week we speak with Jody Matey who enlightens us on why a better understanding of our sensory system... more

We asked our community of Shifting Schools newsletter subscribers to vote on this week's topic and they voted for a... more

If you are passionate about STEM, Design, or Art this is a great episode to make time for! On this... more

Millions of dollars are spent on a single 30-second ad spot during Super Bowl Sunday. Now more than ever because... more

On this episode we learn about the connection between sports and STEM. If you've been looking to do more with... more

Jeff and Tricia talk about the importance of curiosity as we continue to consider new tools like Chat GPT and... more

This episode debunks a few misconceptions about Maker education and design projects. We have help with the debunking from Lindsey... more

Jeff and Tricia talk about Chat GPT and other generative AI tools. The big question in this episode is: How... more

How do you build a network of learners and how does that network in turn shape you as a learner?... more

In this episode, Tricia and Jeff are talking about our relationships with social media, misinformation, disinformation and the role schools... more

Thanks to our special sponsors for their support of our show. Learn more by heading to StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today. ... more

Are you looking to take on a new challenge of leading learning at an upcoming conference? Would you like to... more

Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors for this mini-series on STEM and MakerSpace. Check out both StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today.... more

Few educators would disagree with the idea that feedback is crucial for meaningful learning. So how can we support one... more

A new year is a time when many of us start thinking about new goals, and new habits we want... more

In this replay episode from June, 2022 the number one listened to episode of the the year. Jeff reflects on... more

On this special episode, Jeff and Tricia sit down with a listener of the show: Joe Taranto. Joe reached out... more

The Port Townsend School District Website for the 2022 Salish Coast Elementary Children’s Film Festival This year the Library/STEM program... more

On this episode we are so excited to bring you words of wisdom from Eva Murray. Eva Murray is an... more

About Swapna Krishna Swapna Krishna is a science and technology communicator specializing in the geek space. She regularly creates science videos... more

On this episode, Jeff and Tricia bring listeners an abundance of news. Up first they let listeners know that the... more

In this free webinar from Jeff and Tricia we talk about using a backwards chaining approach to scaffling learning for... more

Sponsors:  Quizalize.com Get started with 1 mont free premium subscrption when you visit bit.ly/SHIFTINGSCHOOLS Guest: Francisco Cervantes Francisco Cervantes is... more

This is an audio recording of the free webniar Jeff and Tricia did on YouTube.  Watch the webinar on YouTube... more

Sponsors:  Quizalize.com  Save 80% on a yearly premium subscription when you use the code SHIFTINGSCHOOLS at checkout.  Join Jeff at... more

Sponsors:  Quizalize.com Save 80% off a 1-year premium subscription when you use offer code SHIFTINGSCHOOLS at check out! Nanjing International... more

Sponsors Quizalize.com sign up for your free account today! Find Jeff everywhere @jutecht  Find Tricia everywhere @tricia-fried Make a coyp... more

Sponsors Quizalize.com sign up for your free account today! Our Guest: Fredrik van Huynh Fredrik van Huynh is the... more

Play On Podcasts -- epic audio adventures that reimagine Shakespeare’s timeless tales, featuring original music composition and the voices of... more

Check out Play On Podcast to hear Shakespeare like never before! Guest: Ana Maria Torres The Puerto Rican Miss Frizzle.... more

Sponsors:  carneysandoe.com/institute Guests:  Follow the social media for Nanjing International School as referenced by Kyle: https://www.nischina.org/join-us/follow-us Follow the social... more

Sponsors:  The Journalism Salute Podcast #NCCE23 Register for the conference here Guest: Andréa JonesAndréa Jones is  the creator and lead... more

Sponsors:  FlexiSpot.com Save $20 on the E7 Standing Desk when using the code Shifting20 at check.  The Journalism Salute Podcast... more

Sponsors:  Teacherwit.com Where teachers go to coonect! Kids Stories Podcast Guest: Bernie Weigand I'm a licensed k-12 teacher in California... more

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Jeff and Tricia walk through their free Shifting Schools podcasting resources that can be found in the free resource area... more

Sponsors: Flexispot.com Use code shifting20 to save $20 on the E7 Pro Plus Standing Desk at checkout.  Check out the Shifting Schools... more

Off script and off the cuff Jeff and Tricia hit record and then talk about some of the updates happening... more

Shifting Schools Pathways Our Guest: Jennifer LaGarde Jennifer LaGarde is a lifelong teacher and learner with over 20 years in... more

Our Guest: Linda Flanagan LINDA FLANAGAN is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of... more

Our Sponsor:  https://www.prideandlessprejudice.org/events   Our Guest: Gabrielle Merite Gabrielle Merite. Proper noun. Scientist-Turned-Designer powered by plants and activism. She is... more

Shownotes Guest: Allen Hillary Allen is a data storyteller who’s passionate about building community and curating articles that highlight the... more

Media Literacy Routines: Check out templates and strategies to set up routines that help learners become more media literate. These... more

Show Notes: Check out our latest free guides Webinar link: Magnifying Metacognition Webinar link: Spotlighting Softskills The podcast on... more

Spotlighting SoftSkills: Learn about six different tried and trusted methods for embracing, celebrating, and rehearsing different soft-skills. Explore the free... more

Show Notes: Check out our new series of courses on being efficient with Google Workspace. Our Guest: Dr. Monica Burns... more

Bounce Episode for our podcast community. This is the audio recording of our free flash webinar that was delievered on... more