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Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman

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

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Episodes

335: Is K12 education future ready right now?

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

22 Apr 2024 · 37 minutes
334: How Two 11th Graders are Revolutionizing AP Exam Prep with AI

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

15 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
333: Integrating AI Literacy into Earth Day Celebrations

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

08 Apr 2024 · 18 minutes
332: Here's why we need more student podcasters: meet Zach of We the Children

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

01 Apr 2024 · 40 minutes
331: Core Skills in the Age of AI: What Remains Essential?

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

25 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
330: Demystify student motivation with Tyler Rablin

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

18 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
329: Can clinician-powered AI help us with the mental health crisis?

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

11 Mar 2024 · 30 minutes
328: Nurturing problem-solvers inside and outside the realm of games

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

04 Mar 2024 · 45 minutes
Episode 327: How Can Educators Leverage AI for UDL?

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

26 Feb 2024 · 30 minutes
326: What it means to be a life-long learner in the new era of AI

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

19 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
325: 'Lessons of the Pandemic': A Deep Dive into Teacher Experiences

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

12 Feb 2024 · 38 minutes
324: Shifting paradigms about safety and respect with Dr. Travis Wright

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

05 Feb 2024 · 36 minutes
Bonus Episode: The Big Game is A Big Moment for Media Literacy

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

01 Feb 2024 · 8 minutes
323: Talking emotional intelligence with Dr. Lorea Martínez

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

29 Jan 2024 · 33 minutes
322: The recipe for a truly great school mental health program

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

22 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
321: What does media literacy have to do with mental health?

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

15 Jan 2024 · 23 minutes
320: Being Mindful in the Moment with Dr. Rina Bajaj

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

08 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
319: What is an 'emotionally healthy school'? with Dr. Deborah Offner

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

01 Jan 2024 · 28 minutes
What was our biggest episode of 2023?

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

28 Dec 2023 · 42 minutes
318: AI Literacy Experiments for the Family

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

25 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
317: Bonus Episode Tricia on the concept of 'screentime' and more...

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

22 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
316: Bonus Episode - Integrating Technology in Education with Jeff Utecht

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

20 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
315: Human Centered Leadership in K12 education with Dr. Peter Stiepleman

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

18 Dec 2023 · 37 minutes
314: Elevating Student Learning With AI

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

11 Dec 2023 · 46 minutes
313: The necessity of listening to the student perspective on AI

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

04 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
Bonus Episode: Meet US Principal of the Year!

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

29 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
312: Can we use AI to teach creative writing?

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

27 Nov 2023 · 18 minutes
From Repairs to Resourcefulness: Unleashing the Potential of Asset Management in Schools

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

20 Nov 2023 · 25 minutes
310: Striking the Perfect Balance: Integrating AI and Human Interaction in Elementary Classrooms

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

13 Nov 2023 · 31 minutes
Join the Shifting Schools Community

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

07 Nov 2023 · 2 minutes
Nurturing Informed Citizens with CIVIX's Dimitri Pavlounis

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

06 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
308: The Future of News Literacy: Educating in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with Erin Olson

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

30 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
307: Elevating Media Literacy Through Screen Language: Insights from Sherard Duvall

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

23 Oct 2023 · 42 minutes
306: The Power of Purposeful Play with Dr. Kristen Craft

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

16 Oct 2023 · 32 minutes
How do we bring brave beginners and bold early adopters together to explore AI Literacy?

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

14 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
305: Stargazing for SEL with Swapna Krishna

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

09 Oct 2023 · 34 minutes
304: What confidence is...and what it isn't with Jennifer S. Miller

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

02 Oct 2023 · 38 minutes
303: Social Justice in Schools with Dr. Charles A. Barrett

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

25 Sep 2023 · 19 minutes
302: Honoring the complexities of what it means to be an educator with Dr. Novak and Dr. Rodriguez

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

18 Sep 2023 · 58 minutes
301: Fine-tuning the conversation about failure with Jessica Lahey

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

11 Sep 2023 · 56 minutes
300: How might ChatGPT help us reflect on human-centric skills?

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

06 Sep 2023 · 43 minutes
299: Unlocking the Potential of esports in Education: with Elliot Mack, Co-founder of Daigon Esports

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

04 Sep 2023 · 35 minutes
298: Unlocking Minds with Minecraft with Janey Laney

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

28 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
297: Campfire Conversations: Leadership in AI and What It Means for Schools

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

27 Aug 2023 · 24 minutes
296: Cultivate STEM and STEAM skills with esports

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

21 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
Trailer: What's on deck for September at Shifting Schools

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

19 Aug 2023 · 2 minutes
295: What's at the intersection of law and gaming?

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

14 Aug 2023 · 41 minutes
294: Where might a student's passion for video games lead?

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

07 Aug 2023 · 51 minutes
293: Level up on literacy with video games

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

31 Jul 2023 · 42 minutes
292: Skeptical about the benefits of gaming? Give this a listen.

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

24 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
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In this episode, we dive into the intersection of education technology and literacy with Dr. Miles Harvey. We explore the innovative teaching... more