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267: How do you share your stories of hope?

Jeff Utecht April 3, 2023

Thank you to our sponsor MackinVia for sponsoring today’s episode.  Jeff’s book recommendation: The Dip by Seth Godin This week on the show we are honored to speak with Dr. Dana Goodier, the author of the book and podcast “Out of the Trenches”. Dr. Dana Goodier has 23 years of experience in education. She has taught World Languages and English and worked as a middle school administrator. She completed her doctorate degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership early 2020. For her dissertation, she researched reasons parents were opting their students out of high-stakes testing at middle schools and how that affected […]

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266: Reflections from the NCCE23 Conference

Jeff Utecht March 27, 2023

Welcome to the NCCE conference live episode sponsored by MackinVia. Today we explore the impact of Generative AI on education, digital and media literacy, and innovative projects happening in schools recorded on my Zoom H2n Mic. We begin with a discussion on Generative AI in education. We delve into the ways in which AI can personalize learning and engage students, while also teaching them about the ethical implications of this technology and the importance of digital literacy skills. Then we shift to the topic of digital and media literacy. We examine the critical role of media literacy in teaching students how […]

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265: Feedback as fuel for trust

Jeff Utecht March 22, 2023

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of feedback for leaders. Drawing from the insightful article “How Leaders Can Get the Feedback They Need to Grow” from Harvard Business Review by Kim Scott, Liz Fosslien, and Mollie West Duffy (2023), we discuss the importance of seeking feedback as a means of enhancing trust in our learning community. We examine the common barriers that leaders face when seeking feedback and consider key questions to reflect on in order to overcome these obstacles. From the fear of criticism to the illusion of knowing everything, we explore the mental roadblocks that can […]

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264: Cultivating problem solvers one conversation at a time

Jeff Utecht March 20, 2023

On the show we are so excited to host Dr. Gina Picha! She explores the strategies and insight inside her new book: Conferring in the Match Classroom. We explore what it means to help learners develop their math identity and to develop their capacity and confidence as problem solvers. This conversation reminds us of the power of building relationships with students and ways we can build more casual conversations into our practice. Learn all about Dr. Picha: Dr. Gina Picha‘s career in education began in Illinois where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in economics […]

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263: An Invitation, Opportunity, and a Thank You!

Jeff Utecht March 16, 2023

This short and sweet episode asks for YOUR feedback. It has now been a few weeks since we launched our learning opportunities for generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Specifically, we launched: Our 5-Day Generative AI Challenge and  The Intersection of Equity and AI We are thrilled to have folks asking us for follow up challenges and courses and we want to get to work designing them. We want to do that with YOUR needs and questions in mind. So we are offering you a free pass if you agree to give us your feedback. Want your free pass? Please feel […]

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262: What does ‘being bold’ mean to you?

Jeff Utecht March 13, 2023

On this episode we explore what it means to ‘be bold’ in our personal and professional lives. This conversation features the research and insight of Shanna A. Hocking. Shanna A. Hocking is a leadership consultant, philanthropic advisor, author, and speaker with 20 years of experience raising hundreds of millions of dollars and leading large teams at organizations such as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Alabama, and Duke University. Her clients include universities, national nonprofit organizations, global businesses, and family foundations. Shanna is the author of One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful […]

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261: Sparking and sustaining the social media conversation at home

Jeff Utecht March 9, 2023

How are we helping parents and caretakers as they seek to learn more about digital literacy and social media?  On this episode Jeff and Tricia discuss recent research that makes the link between too much unregulated screentime and anxiety. So what do we do to help one another be more mindful of our social media use? Jeff walks listeners through his PARENT framework and talks more about ways he can support your parent/caretaker audience and ways he can help your PTA sustain a conversation about social media in this ever-shifting landscape of digital literacy. Ready to learn more about that […]

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260: Who does the library belong to?

Jeff Utecht March 6, 2023

Often the cliche ‘the library is the heart of the school’ is heard in literacy circles…but what does it mean to listen to a library’s heartbeat? On the podcast this week we hear directly from award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán about the journey she’s explored in telling the story of her library. We also discuss the way librarians and educators can learn from one another through social media. If you are curious to learn more about what a ‘future-ready’ library is all about, Karina has stellar advice to share. Learn more about this week’s guest: Karina Quilantán, also known as “Q.”, […]

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259: A world of possibility: are you interested in becoming an International school educator?

Jeff Utecht March 2, 2023

Are you curious to learn more about what it might mean to become an International school educator? Have you ever considered an international move? Today’s episode aims to help you dig into that curiosity and learn more about your potential next steps. On this episode, we’re speaking with the creators of Educators Going Global, a community that aims to connect and bring focus to international education. Our guests today David and Audrey , who founded Educators Going Global. They share their vision for the website and podcast and discuss the resources and training opportunities it provides to teachers around the […]

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258: Have you started a conversation about social media with your students lately?

Jeff Utecht February 27, 2023

Ready to get our new free guide “Exploring our relationship with social media”? Click here and head over to shiftingschools.com to see our 70+ free guides! Check out Jeff’s recent episode about parenting and caretaking with social media and healthy digital habits in mind, you can read it here. Today’s guest is Andréa Jones and she’s here to talk about her journey in becoming a social media strategist. Andréa Jones is  the creator and lead social media strategist at OnlineDrea.com They help businesses create an impact beyond their brand through authentic social media marketing strategies that focus on building a […]

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