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Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.
Episodes
Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss how to get the most out of AI using prompt engineering, prompting strategies and choosing the right tools. They’ll also share their top AI resources and answer your questions about accessibility with AI.
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Resources and References
Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss AI and Assessment with Kent ISD Assessment Consultant Mike Maksimchuk and answer some of your burning questions.
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Mike Maksimchuk
Assessment Consultant - Kent ISD
Resources and References
Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss the big trends, innovative ideas, and key resources from the MACUL 2025 conference.
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Resources and References
Let’s Get Ethical - Keith and Katherine’s Session
The Jedi’s Guide to Ethical AI Leadership - Karle Delo
AI for School Leaders - Karle Delo
Productivity Meets Creativity Through AI - Judy Bow...
In a short and sweet episode, Sarah and Keith share how teachers in Kent County are using AI in their classrooms. They’ll also share some helpful resources they’ve been creating.
How teachers report using AI in their classrooms:
Writing Support
Reading & Literacy
Research & Brainstorming
AI as a Learning Tool
Math & Science
Interactive Learning
Lesson Planning & Materials Creation
Rubric & Assessment Design
Email &am...
The fourth episode in our AI Series centers on the ethical concerns with privacy, safety and dependency with AI tools. Sarah, Katherine, and Keith discuss how to check for data privacy, what’s coming with agentic AI, and how to navigate concerns with human dependency on AI.
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What we’re into right now:
Keith
Episode 4.6- AI Series: Fabrications, Disinformation, and Deep Fakes
The third episode of our AI Series focuses in on AI fabrications (AKA hallucinations), disinformation and misinformation, and the proliferation of deepfakes. They’ll also play the game of quotes and discuss the tools they wish they had in college.
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Correction: In this episode, Keith refers to an app as Notable. Th...
Episode 4.5 - AI Series: Generative AI
The second episode of our AI Series focuses in on How Generative AI Works. Join Keith, Sarah and Katherine as they discuss what it is, how it’s different than other types of AI, how it works, its limitations, real-life applications, and a special resource for you!
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Correction: In this episode Keith refers to Photobucket having 20 million photos...
The first episode of our AI Series focuses on AI Literacy. Join Keith, Sarah, and Katherine as they unpack what AI literacy is, why it’s important, and how teachers can support their students' AI Literacy.
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AI Literacy - a person’s ability to understand, evaluate, and use AI systems safely, efficiently, and ethically. It can be broken down into 4 parts:
Understand how AI Works
...
Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they discuss what it looks like to be a digital citizen today and share their favorite digital citizenship resources. They'll also play a game of "What Am I?"
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Resources and References
Digital Citizenship Week - October 14-18
Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they share strategies for starting the year out right. They’ll also share the weirdest things they have in their workspace and respond to a listener’s predictions.
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Resources and References
Join Ron, Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they revisit their predictions for last year, share their predictions for this school year and talk about their favorite canadianisms.
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Resources and References
Join Keith on this special episode as he interviews STEM Consultant Du Bui about Esports in K-12 education. Learn about how Esports supports STEM learning, core classrooms, SEL and career paths.
Our Special Guest
Du Bui
STEM Consultant
Kent ISD
dubui@kentisd.org
Resources
Michigan High School Esports Federation (MiHSEF)
Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF)
Episode 3.10 - Moral Panic and The Anxious Generation
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Ron, Keith and Sarah discuss perspectives surrounding the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Topics include: Our changing definition of play, cell phone bans, screen time, social media and the impact of technology on mental health.
Resources
Episode 3.9 - Trends and Ideas at MACUL 2024
Ron, Keith and Sarah reflect on the trends and ideas coming out of the Michigan Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference. They’ll talk about shifting blended learning and the longevity of the AI tools we’re beginning to use.
Resources
Episode 3.8 - Supporting Adult Learners
Join Sarah, Ron and Keith as they discuss tools that can be used to support adult learners. They also discuss their birth order and the upcoming MACUL Conference.
Resources
Join Sarah, Ron and Keith to discuss the ways learning materials can be designed to be more accessible for learners. Hear about the teachers that had a significant impact in their lives and the first ever Sarah's Rant.
Resources
Professional Learning
Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM)
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Episode 3.6 - Artificial Intelligence - Special Episode with The LLCN Brief Podcast
In this special episode, Sarah, Ron and Keith discuss Artificial Intelligence with Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker from The LLCN Brief Podcast. They share their insights, resources and ideas about AI as it makes its way into our classrooms.
Resources
Join Ron and Keith as they discuss computer science and computational thinking during Computer Science Education Month.
Resources
Construction Cones Disable Self-Driving Cars
Bulletin Article: CSEdWeek in Michigan: Bridging Gaps in Computer Science Education
...Episode 3.4 - Engage, Enhance and Extend with Liz Kolb
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk with author and educator, Liz Kolb about the intentional use of technology in learning. Liz is the author of The Triple E Framework and will discuss how the tool can be used to improve learning outcomes. They’ll also discuss on AI’s impact on education on this GPT anniversary.
Our Special Guest
Dr. Liz Kolb
Clinical Professor, Educat...
Episode 3.3 - Data Privacy
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss data privacy and how students and teachers can protect their data. They’ll also discuss ways they’re using AI at work.
Resources
Professional LearningEdTech Cheer
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