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The last three years have been unlike any we've experienced in education.  Extreme teacher shortages, traumatized and disengaged students, demoralized educators at every level, and unprecedented outside interference in school policy.  The challenges we now face are not responding to old solutions, strategies, and thinking. Join us as we speak with educators, school leaders, superintendents, and various education stakeholders who are already accepted that we're never going back to normal. From now on it will be forward to different. 

  1. JAN 14

    Teaching Those Uniquely Human Skills in the Age Of Artificial Intelligence

    This episode discusses the importance of shifting educational focus from mere knowledge acquisition to fostering human skills essential for thriving in an AI-driven world. The conversation highlights the Human Intelligence Movement, a nonprofit initiative aimed at ensuring students develop critical human skills. Co-founders Dr. Michelle Amit and Travis Allen emphasize the need for policy changes to prioritize human intelligence alongside traditional education metrics. They advocate for creating environments that encourage curiosity and personal connections in classrooms. The movement seeks to define and measure human skills that AI cannot replicate, aiming to equip educators with tools to enhance students’ human potential. Follow on Twitter: @mrhooker @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @ProsolveTravis @mlament Share Travis Allen is an educational visionary, advocating a transformative shift from a knowledge-based to an experiential-based learning ecosystem and co-founder of the Human Intelligence movement. Dr. Michelle Ament is a passionate educational leader dedicated to developing and advocating for human-centered learning and and co-founder of the Human Intelligence movement.

  2. 10/12/2024

    The Many Things We Need to Discuss Before Considering Banning Cell Phones In School

    We explore the intersection of technology and education, focusing on the implications of AI and cell phone usage in schools. The focus is on the need for more real-world discussions about teaching digital literacy and responsibility to students, emphasizing the need for educators to adapt to the changing landscape of technology. Dr. Kidwai shares insights on the significance of standing up for one’s beliefs in a time of rapid change. Follow on Twitter: @mrhooker@bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @askMsQ Resources: The Framework | Magic School | SchoolAI | HeyGen | Blindsided by AI | Video Poet I’m Dr. Sabba Quidwai, a passionate educator and problem-solver. My career journey began amidst the 2007 recession, a time of intense change in the professional world. That experience fueled my commitment to preparing students and professionals for a future that’s vibrant and secure. From my early days as a high school science teacher to my roles as an Education Leadership Executive at Apple and Director of Innovative Learning at USC, I’ve made it my mission to help others discover the power of technology to solve problems and open doors to new opportunities.

    23 min

  3. 08/16/2023

    Finding Easy to Use VR, AR, and GAI Resources That Effectively Accelerate Learning

    The Summer of AI series continues with a peak at VR, AR, and AI resources to take student engagement to exciting new levels. How do we identify resources and tools that effectively enhance learning and have a low learning curve for students and teachers? Follow: @JaimeDonally @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Sponsored by: Verizon Innovative Learning HQ Jaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into Instructional Technology. Her desire to build relationships have brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. Her latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community. She works as an author and speaker to provide practical use of augmented and virtual reality with more resources at ARVRinEDU.com.

    13 min

  4. 05/24/2023

    Why Some Educators Are Paying Very Close Attention to Artificial Intelligence

    Throughout history, technological innovations have affected our classrooms in small and large ways.  Rarely does an invention come along that makes a seismic impact and fundamentally changes teaching and learning.  What does history tell us about the future of artificial intelligence? An award-winning historian explains why artificial intelligence is very different and why paying close attention to how it's rapidly evolving is so important. Follow on Twitter:  @mrhooker  @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd  @NickCull Nicholas J. Cull Ph.D is a historian and professor in the Master's in Public Diplomacy program at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California. He was the founding director of this program and ran it from 2005 to 2019. Cull earned both his B.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Leeds. As a graduate, he studied at Princeton University as a Harkness Fellow of the Commonwealth Fund of New York. Cull's research and teaching interests are broad and inter-disciplinary, and focus on public diplomacy, the role of advocacy, culture, exchange, broadcasting, and public opinion research in foreign policy. Cull has also worked more broadly on the history of propaganda, film, television and radio history and the role of mass media as a source for historical study. He is best known for detailed historical studies of the institutions behind public diplomacy and for emphasizing the importance of "listening" as a pre-condition for successful public diplomacy. He coined the term reputational security for a category of enhanced security that comes to an international actor when they are well thought of by external audiences.

    11 min

  5. 04/02/2023

    Creating More Cohesive Schools by Avoiding Two Common Missteps with DEI Plans

    Join us for a refreshingly candid and courageous discussion about why school DIE programs have fallen out of favor in many school districts because of well-meaning but misguided intentions. Our guest minces no words and provides practical advice for school leaders wrestling with diversity in deeply divided community schools. Follow on Twitter:  @mrhooker  @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd  @VikingDiffSuper Mr. Tom Burton is the Superintendent of Princeton City Schools, located just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio.Tom has been in administration since 1995 and has been in the Princeton district since 2015.  He is the author of “Mark of Leadership: Strategies for Leading with Purpose, Plans, and Passion.” Additionally, Tom has written articles for publications both in Ohio and nationally and a columnist for Middle Ground Magazine. He celebrates the achievements of all students. His Business and Community Partnership Quarterly Breakfasts connect students with business leaders and foster conversations about the students’ courses and interests, generating conversations about post-high school education and occupations.  Tom has been actively pursuing business/community partnerships and most recently hosted over 120 business community leaders at the quarterly breakfast.  Along with a talented staff, he is proud of the major increase in participation and looks forward to hosting over 200 leaders in the near future.

    16 min

  6. 03/09/2023

    Understanding What It Really Takes to Recover From the Emotional Cost of Pandemic Teaching: Live at FETC

    We are just beginning to understand how teaching during the pandemic impacted many of us emotionally and what it will truly take to recover. In this discussion, we talk candidly about the state of mental health across the education community, the progress we're making, and where we need more support. Follow on Twitter: @mrhooker  @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @froehlichm  Mandy Froehlich is the former Director of Innovation and Technology in Ripon, WI. She also consults, presents and keynotes nationally on teacher engagement, edtech, leadership, and climate & culture. She is the author of two books, "The Fire Within" and "Divergent EDU."

    18 min

  7. 02/06/2023

    Is Purpose-Driven Learning a Solution to Waning Student Engagement? | FETC Live!

    Student engagement is more challenging in many post-pandemic classrooms. Join us as we discuss how purpose-driven learning could help. How does a child aspire to a career they don’t know exists? How do we prepare all students for their place in the future world of work? In this conversation on the floor of FETC live, we explore how the RIASEC framework connects students’ passions and gifts to their classwork and future career choices. Follow on Twitter: @mrhooker @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @EdHidalgoSD Ed Hidalgo is the Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer (CIEO) at Cajon Valley Union School District. The CIEO role leverages Ed’s corporate experience in response to these questions. The approach is the design and implementation of a world-class, research-based and integrated model of career development. Secondly, to develop a strengths-based, data-driven culture across the district of 1,800 employees and 17,000 students to drive hope and engagement.

    11 min

  8. 12/02/2022

    In the Classroom or the Closet: How Are Schools Using the Tools, Tech and Training Adopted During the Pandemic?

    The mindset, skills, and strategies required to lead a school effectively have changed. What is required to find, develop and support the next generation of school leaders to meet the new demands and challenges? Follow on Twitter: @mrhooker @DougRoberts_IEI @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Doug Roberts is the founder and president of Educational Solutions Consulting, Doug found that there was a piece of the puzzle missing, a barrier between those who run school districts and those who start companies to help school districts. He partnered with some of the nation’s most innovative educational leaders to form IEI to bridge that gap. A Princeton graduate, Doug is a former public high school social studies teacher and ed-tech business development executive who earned his Ed.M. in Teaching and Curriculum from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

    17 min
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The last three years have been unlike any we've experienced in education.  Extreme teacher shortages, traumatized and disengaged students, demoralized educators at every level, and unprecedented outside interference in school policy.  The challenges we now face are not responding to old solutions, strategies, and thinking. Join us as we speak with educators, school leaders, superintendents, and various education stakeholders who are already accepted that we're never going back to normal. From now on it will be forward to different. 

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