Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht... 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 dive into the intersection of education technology and literacy with Dr. Miles Harvey. We explore the innovative teaching... more