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