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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 […]

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.”, […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this episode, we are so excited to team up with fellow podcaster/educator Olivia Wahl. We discuss the emerging role of educational podcasts in inspiring, informing, and igniting curiosity in our educator communities. Are you excited to learn more about our special guest Olivia Wahl and check out her podcast? Twitter: Olivia Wahl & Schoolutions Podcast Instagram: Olivia Wahl, My Business Page & Schoolutions Podcast  Facebook: Olivia Wahl, My Business Page & Schoolutions Podcast.LinkedIn: Olivia Wahl Ready to explore the run-down of podcast episodes we explore in this episode? Schoolutions Podcast with Host, Olivia Wahl S2 E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius Minor S2 […]

On this week we speak with Jody Matey who enlightens us on why a better understanding of our sensory system can be of serious importance in the early years classroom (as well as across our campuses). She expands on a blog post she wrote entitled “Self-Regulation & Understanding our Sensory Systems: An Inclusive Approach to Early Years PE” available on PhysEquity website here. Jody walks us through tried and tested strategies that are brilliant for learners of all ages when it comes to processes stress and dysregulated emotions. Jody goes into detail in ways schools can leverage her tips with […]

We asked our community of Shifting Schools newsletter subscribers to vote on this week’s topic and they voted for a conversation on note-taking strategies. (By the way did you know you can also sign up for our free newsletter at www.shiftingschools.com?) Jeff and Tricia were so excited to discuss their nine favorite strategies in this week’s episode: 1. Demystify the process: make space for learners to share what note-taking strategies they’ve developed by inviting students to so short share-outs or small group presentations.   2. Collaborative note-taking: invite groups or the entire class to collaborate on taking notes   3. […]

If you are passionate about STEM, Design, or Art this is a great episode to make time for! On this episode we sit down with Jen Christiansen: a senior graphics editor at Scientific American, where she art directs and produces illustrated information graphics and data visualizations. She began her publishing career in New York at Scientific American in 1996, moved to Washington DC to join the art department of National Geographic, spent four years as a freelance science communicator, then returned to Scientific American in 2007. We explore the power of Jen’s new book Building Science Graphics: An illustrated guide […]

Millions of dollars are spent on a single 30-second ad spot during Super Bowl Sunday. Now more than ever because of social media’s influence the commercials that air during the big game get more talk time, more attention, and a more significant place in popular culture. So how are we preparing families to explore media literacy and think critically about these massively powerful ad campaigns? Our BRASS media literacy framework hopes to spark great discussion in and out of the classroom. That framework is a part of our brand new free guide: ‘Three Ways to Leverage the Big Game for […]

On this episode we learn about the connection between sports and STEM. If you’ve been looking to do more with that link, this conversation is for you! Our special guest is CEO and President of STEM Sports: Jeff Golner. StemSports.com is a leading website dedicated to exploring the intersection of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with sports. The website provides articles, videos, and resources that showcase the ways in which STEM is shaping the world of sports, and how sports can inspire young people to pursue careers in STEM fields. Founded by a team of sports and STEM enthusiasts, StemSports.com has quickly […]