Unhinged Collaboration
What ideas about collaboration in K12 education are no longer relevant? How might we reimagine what our teams need and how might we cultivate more inclusive teams in schools?
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In this conversation, Lisa Blanchet discusses the concept of change stories and their importance in facilitating organizational change. She emphasizes the need for imagination and creativity in leadership, the time investment required for effective change management, and the significance of a mindful introduction to change. Lisa highlights the emotional journey employees experience during change and the core skills necessary for su...
Meet our guest:
Dr. Lynn Kelley has carved a path marked by executive leadership roles in manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, transportation and continuous improvement across diverse industries at a global scale. Lynn served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement at Union Pacific Railroad, and now serves as a Senior Advisor to BBH Capital Partners, where her expertise helps fuel the firm's investm...
In this conversation, Tricia speaks with Luthern Williams, a futurist and school leader, about the role of creativity and the arts in reimagining education. They discuss the importance of imagination and the need to move away from the factory-age industrial model of education. Luthern shares the story of a school that was intentionally created to be different and emphasizes the importance of preparing students to live together and ...
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of mindful leadership and its potential to humanize AI in education. As technology continues to reshape classrooms and learning environments, how can educators and leaders ensure AI remains a tool for connection, equity, and ethical progress? Join us as we explore actionable strategies for balancing innovation with humanity, drawing insights from the intersection of mindfu...
In this conversation, Justin discusses his work at the intersection of AI, behavioral design, and education. He emphasizes the importance of understanding barriers to learning and how AI can support reasoning and decision-making. The discussion explores the differences between behavioral design and learning design, the role of scaffolding in education, and the potential of AI to make learning more accessible. Justin shares insights...
Special guest Nawal Qarooni discuss the importance of rethinking language in education and the impact it has on students and families. They emphasize the need for educators to be mindful of the labels and categories they use to describe students and to seek feedback from trusted colleagues to ensure their language is inclusive and supportive. They also explore the role of self-work in understanding how our own self-conception and t...
Sam Guzik, a futurist passionate about local news and AI, discusses the intersection of journalism and AI. He emphasizes the importance of thinking exponentially and acting incrementally when experimenting with AI in journalism. He shares an example of using AI to make public media more accessible through live transcription and summarization. The conversation also touches on the ethics of AI in journalism, the use of digital avatar...
We discuss the importance of friendship and how biases and intersectionality can impact our relationships. We explore the role of self-work in becoming better friends and the challenges of friendship in the digital age. We also touch on intergenerational friendships and the benefi...
Welcome to the third episode of season five!
In this episode we talk with Dr. Sharon Lauricella.
Sharon Lauricella is the inaugural Teaching Scholar in Residence at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario. She holds a position as Full Professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities and is a scholar of Communication and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Sharon holds a doctoral degree from the University of Cambr...
Welcome to the second episode of season five!
In this episode we talk with Cardozie Jones, founder and CEO of True North EDI.
🧶Key Takeaways:
Interdependence is a key concept in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, emphasizing the reliance and balance between individuals and communities.
Theater provides a powerful example of interdependence, where all parts work together to create a cohesive experience.
Giving o...
Welcome to the first episode of season five!
In this episode we talk with Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, education futurist and author of The Future of Smart, about what it will take to radically transform education. Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen offers fresh insights into how we can imagine new possible changes to truly rethink education and intelligence.
🧶Key Takeaways:
- Transformation vs. Reform: Why real change requires disma...
A classic issue for educators is that we just don't have as much time as we'd like. But what if a digital twin could serve as a short intervention mentor? What if you could call a mentor anytime from anywhere for a quick dose of insight?
That's what we test out in this episode.
First we dig into how Katbot would mitigate conflict in a school regarding mobile phone bans. Then we explore what advice Katbot has for a head of school na...
If you've been following the Katbot Chronicles we hope you are wondering what use cases exist for school leaders when it comes to digital twins.
While Kathleen and Tricia have many many more ideas, they wanted to share a few of their use cases, and model one of them with Katbot.
The full list:
Accessible Virtual Office Hours: The digital twin Katbot can facilitate virtual office hours, positioning the head of school ...
In this episode we debrief the Katbot experiment to date and talk about Katbot's new reality: she has her very own phone number!
Our hosts consider the transformative potential of digital twins in enhancing self-awareness, empathy, and innovative problem-solving. The speakers ex...
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Can you become your own writing coach?
What happens when Katbot becomes Kathleen's writing mentor?
On the podcast you'll hear what Katbot makes of Kathleen's poem:
Her Glasses
We beg her
Not to change
Tortoise-shelled frames.
Forget fashion and
Buddhist ways; we have
Pure attachment to a
Literary device on
...
This is the episode of summer reflection for Kathleen and Tricia (and...Katbot). They also discuss their summer workouts and favorite foods. Kathleen shares her daily walks and encounters with a friendly dog, while Tricia talks about her gardening and experimenting with tofu marinades. They also discuss their pre-talk rituals, with Kathleen reframing anxiety as excitement and focusing on storytelling, and Tricia emphasizing the imp...
In this episode Kathleen (actual Kathleen) responds to a listener who wrote in to learn more about how Kathleeen (again, real Kathleen) became the mentor she is today.
We use that conversation to try to 'feed' Katbot. Stay tuned for Katbot's insights and an experiment in 'reflection 2.0'
Want to send us a voice memo?
In this episode, Tricia talks about two thinkers who have influenced her thoughts about the Katbot experiment:
Dr. Ruha Benjamin, specifically her new book IMAGINATION: A MANIFESTO
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324020974
Holly Herndon's work, music and thoughts on 'identity play'
Explore her TED talk https://www.ted.com/talks/holly_herndon_what_if_you_could_sing_in_your_favorite_musician_s_voice/transcript?subtitle=en
The ...
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