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

Tricia and Jeff discuss the final week of their May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge, focusing on AI and executive function. They highlight the importance of executive function skills in enacting learning and provide three mega prompts to support the development of these skills. Tricia shares her experience using generative AI for gardening and landscaping, while Jeff explores the use of AI for project management. They also announce their upcoming summer mini-series on the power of play.  

 
Takeaways Executive function skills are crucial for organizing and enacting learning. Generative AI can be used for gardening and landscaping, providing information on plant identification and growth predictions. AI can support project management by generating frameworks and motivational phrases. The May Micro Menu Prompt Challenge offers a variety of prompts to explore different AI applications. The upcoming summer mini-series will focus on the power of play and its impact on learning and well-being.
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Jeff Utecht and Tricia discuss the importance of AI literacy and introduce their AI literacy course. They also talk about the recent updates from OpenAI and Google in the field of AI. They highlight the significance of AI in social-emotional learning. They also explore the power of play and share prompts for creating interactive stories using AI. They emphasize the importance of involving parents in AI conversations and providing them with prompts to engage their children in learning over the summer.
Ready to get the free guide they discuss today?
https://shiftingschools.lpages.co/micro-menu-part-3-and-4/
Explore our new course Foundational AI Literacy
https://www.shiftingschools.com/store-2/p/ai-foundation
Huge thanks to our amazing sponsor Lebra!
https://www.lebrahq.com/
Take $25 off with special promo code 'SSPOD25'
Tell us more about your thoughts on our guide:
info@shiftingschools.com
What are some of the big ideas inside this conversation?
AI literacy is important for educators and students to navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Updates from OpenAI and Google highlight the potential of AI in various domains.

AI can support social-emotional learning and provide companionship for students.

Creating interactive stories using AI prompts can engage students and foster creativity.

Involving parents in AI conversations and providing prompts can promote learning over the summer.
 
 

Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the second menu for the May Micro Menu Challenge. They provide prompts and resources to help educators experiment with AI literacy. They also address common questions, such as how to keep up with AI developments and whether to upgrade to the paid version of ChatGPT. They emphasize the importance of community-based learning and the need to prioritize privacy when using AI tools. In this conversation, Jeff and Tricia discuss the limitations of generative AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities. They emphasize the need for educators to have an organizing principle, such as the Drive framework, to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI. They also explore the power of prompt crafting and provide a feedback prompt template for effective feedback in the classroom. They encourage educators to experiment with different prompts and share their experiences with their colleagues. The conversation concludes with a reminder to save $25 on Shifting Schools' asynchronous workshops using the code SSPOD25.
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Jeff and Tricia introduce their new micro menu for the month of May, which focuses on experimenting with generative AI in different contexts. They emphasize the importance of actually interacting with AI tools and the power of collaborative conversations about the output.
They also mention their sponsor, Lebra, and answer questions about handling change and choosing the right generative AI tool. In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman discuss the importance of getting familiar with and using generative AI tools, specifically ChatGPT. This episode also will introduce the Drive Framework, which stands for dialogue, re-imagine, interdependence, verify, and executive functioning. The framework provides a roadmap for educators to navigate AI literacy and leverage technology for deeper learning. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the Building Community prompt in the Mega Menu, highlighting the power of word choice and the importance of customization and critical thinking when using generative AI tools.
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This week Tricia interviews two of her alltime fav librarians about the role of librarians in cultivating AI literacy. Karina and Allie discuss the responsibility of librarians in fostering AI literacy, curating resources, and teaching AI ethics. They also explore the impact of social media algorithms on readers' preferences and the importance of providing guidance in book recommendations. The librarians share their favorite AI tools, such as Magic School, Diffit, and Curipod, and emphasize the need for librarians to experiment and find tools that work best for them. They also discuss the influence of TikTok and Bookstagram in promoting reading and recommend books they are excited to read.
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Chapters
06:22 Curating Resources and Teaching AI Ethics
11:13 The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on Readers' Preferences
15:43 Favorite AI Tools for Librarians
28:46 Guiding Readers in Book Recommendations
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In this episode, Jeff Utecht interviews Chris Linsell, a real estate technologist, about the intersection between technology and real estate. They discuss the disruptions happening in the real estate industry and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the profession. Chris emphasizes the importance of soft skills, such as emotional intelligence, in addition to technical skills. He highlights the need for professionals to understand and interpret human motivations and emotions in order to effectively communicate and negotiate in real estate transactions. Chris also emphasizes the importance of continual learning and adaptability in a rapidly changing industry.
 
Chris Linsell is a real estate technologist, a sought-after real estate coach, and hands-on real estate professional with more than 13 years of experience buying and selling anything from modest starter homes to massive waterside compounds. Chris currently serves as the Director of Content for Luxury Presence. In this role, Chris leads an impressive team of content professionals in telling the story of Luxury Presence’s products, services, and people. Chris has worked as a trainer and development consultant for national real estate brands such as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices of Michigan and Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, helping teams of all shapes and sizes realize their lead generation and overall business goals by finding new ways to demonstrate their expertise and authority in their local markets. Chris formerly served as the Senior Writer and Technology Analyst for The Close, the internet’s leading source of actionable, strategic insight for and by industry professionals.
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