SOS Podcast

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 framework?  Click here for more. You can reach out to him at jeff(at)shiftingschools (dot com)to schedule a conversation to explore any of those options. Tricia talks to us about the brand new free Shifting Schools resource "Exploring our Relationship With Social Media." Ready to check out that free guide? Click here for more. As always you can explore our full collection of free guides, and sign up for our free newsletter a

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.", is an award-winning library media specialist, international presenter, and keynote speaker from the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. She has been an educator for over a decade and has earned array of digital credentials including Apple, Google, and Microsoft for Education certifications. Karina's love for educational technology has allowed her to expand her library programming beyond the classroom and she loves finding innovative w

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 world. Throughout the conversation, we hear about the challenges and rewards of being an international educator. Whether you're an international educator looking to hear stories from others, or an educator interested in getting started on those next steps, our conversation provides you insight. Be sure to head over to https://educatorsgoingglobal.com/ to learn, listen, and connect even further. 

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 community of real and engaged followers She is also the founder of the Savvy Social Podcast and at the Savvy Social School. Learn more about her work at onlinedrea.com This episode hopes to help us think about the potential career pathways there might be via social media. Are your students interested in pursuing a career that you hope to learn more about? Reach out to us at info(at) shiftingschools (do

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 E17: Spark Change & Make Your Mark in 2023 with the Refulgent Olivia Van Ledtje (@theLivBits) S2 E22: The Sharing Place: Supporting Children as They Process and Move Through Their Grief with Jill Macfarlane Be a Better Ally Podcast Episode 14: We are Ready (with Kathleen Nagl

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 their parent and caretaker audience. You can find her menu here. Ready to connect with Jody? https://jodymatey.com/ Do you have thoughts about this week's episode? Want to let us know about an additional tip to consider? Head to www.shiftingschools.com and send us a voice memo! Join Jeff at NCCE this year and save $50 when you register using code shiftingschools50 Use code SSPOD25 to save $25 on any course at shifting

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. Save the last word for me from Facing History: remember that you can use conversation as the catalyst for notes   4. Social silent reading: this might be Jeff's favorite--it is powerful for learners of all ages   5. Use protocols like those found in our free guide.    6. Use Jamboard-specifically our 'might mights' framework to gather questions. You can find that guide here.   7. Leverag

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 to communicating science through diagrams and visualizations as a tool to help us think about the power of interdisciplinary learning. You can explore that book and add it to your professional development library by clicking here. Follow Jen Christiansen on Social Media: LInkedIN Twitter Thank you to our special sponsors, learn more about StemSports and Mackin Maker today by clicking here. Would you

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 Big Learning,' and you can download it here. Check out the other research about Super Bowl advertising explored in this show: NFL accounts for 82 of 100 most-watched U.S. TV broadcasts of 2022 Super Bowl ads set the stage for marketing to millions If you use any of the ideas from our new free guide, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at info(at) shiftingschools.com Also discussed on this episode: Opportunities from NEASC Cli

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 become a go-to resource for coaches, athletes, and fans who are interested in learning more about the science behind their favorite sports. Whether you're looking to improve your performance on the field or just want to gain a deeper understanding of the games you love, StemSports.com has something for you. In addition to its rich content offerings, StemSports.com is also dedicated to pr

Jeff and Tricia talk about the importance of curiosity as we continue to consider new tools like Chat GPT and generative AI. They explore what it might mean to think about generative AI as it intersects with information literacy and media literacy. Patrick Holt (Dean of Learning at XCL World Academy) kindly shares what's being discussed at his school and how curiosity is being amplified in the classrooms and hallways. He takes us on a mini journey explaining what his journey with AI has been. As always listeners are welcome to share their thoughts with us by sending a voice memo to the co-hosts via the SpeakPipe button on our home page at www.shiftingschools.com or by emailing us at info (at) shiftingschools.com This episode also discusses what it will mean to center equity in our conversations about generative AI. Learn more about ways to expand your learning on AI and take advantage of our special pre-sale discount: click here. We hope this episode helps you get curious about what Chat GPT might mean for yo

This episode debunks a few misconceptions about Maker education and design projects. We have help with the debunking from Lindsey Simmons, an educator who has partnered with Mackin Maker, who have been a phenomenal sponsor of this show. Our conversation goes on to explore ways we can use the design cycle in many different ways and how understanding that cycle can set us up for all types of projects in our personal lives. Lindsey also helps us think about sustainability and the intersection of literacy and MakerED. Learn all about Lindsey Simmons here. And follow her on social media here. --------- Have you heard about our pre-sale offer on now? Click here to learn more about our pathways for educators looking to leverage the power of Chat GPT and other Generative AI tools. Reach out to us at info (at) shiftingschools.com to learn more -- For the rest of the links mentioned in this episode: Key Strategies for Maker Education (click here) via Mackin Maker Three myths of making (click here) via Mackin Maker Cr

Jeff and Tricia talk about Chat GPT and other generative AI tools. The big question in this episode is: How might you use Chat GPT as a thought partner this year? We asked Chat GPT to help us out with the intro for this show, to tell us more about what misconceptions there are about Chat GPT. What did it tell us?   "ChatGPT is sentient or conscious: ChatGPT is a machine learning model, it does not have consciousness or self-awareness. It can only respond based on the patterns it has learned from the data it was trained on. ChatGPT is always correct: ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but it is not infallible. It may make mistakes or produce nonsensical responses if it is given input that it has not been trained on or if the input is ambiguous. ChatGPT can write any kind of text: ChatGPT is a language model, it can generate text based on patterns it has learned from the data it was trained on. However, its performance may vary depending on the specific task or genre of text. For example, it may not perform as well o

How do you build a network of learners and how does that network in turn shape you as a learner? On the podcast this week, Drea Weiner answers that question (and many others). This conversation is supported by our amazing sponsors: Stem Sports and MackinMaker At the heart of this conversation, we think about how we can cultivate the mindsets that promote STEM-based inquiry and set students up to be leaders in MakerEd. Drea reminds us that STEM learning intersects our entire curriculum and invites interdisciplinary learning and community connections. Let's learn more about our guest: Drea Weiner is the MiSTEM Network Regional Director for the Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Network region. She provides professional learning, support, community connections to education, grant writing guidance, and resources to educators in order to bring the best possible STEM education to students. Drea is one of the founders of Newton's Road 3D, a STEM professional learning community for teachers wanting to give their students the

In this episode, Tricia and Jeff are talking about our relationships with social media, misinformation, disinformation and the role schools must play when leading for media literacy. This conversation was inspired by this recent article in the New York Times by Jenny Gross. Our guests talk about the influence technology has on learners of all ages. The look at what it might mean to help students build habits that ensure they come to their social media with curiosity and a desire to check for bias and become savvy consumers of information. They go on to mention that NPR has launched its annual student podcat competition. Jeff and Tricia offer listeners a special offer on two of the professional development options. Looking to build media literacy routines with learners of all ages? Check out our free guide today. Reach out to the hosts via info (at) shiftingschools (dot) (com) Other resources discussed: Canva image AI https://www.canva.com/features/ai-image-generator/   Open AI image creator https://openai.com

Thanks to our special sponsors for their support of our show. Learn more by heading to StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today.  On this week Jeff and Tricia talk to Sevile Mannickarottu: Director of Penn's Bioengineering Educational Lab & Bio-MakerSpace-the only Bio-Maker Space in the world. They talk about what it means to create an archive and a legacy of learning. Sevile also shares ways educators can get started in creating a Makerspace. You can learn all about Sevile's work here. Check out the introductory video to the lab here. Also discussed in this episode is Backyard Brains, learn more here. Learn more about ways to learn with Shifting Schools at www.shiftingschools.com Do you want to connect with our hosts? Email info (at) shiftingschools (dot) (com)  

Are you looking to take on a new challenge of leading learning at an upcoming conference? Would you like to refine the way you approach delivering professional development at your school? This episode is all about our recommendations for approaching the application process, as well as communicating what your session is all about with peers. The full guidance is available for you to download free, click here for more. This conversation came to be because a value podcast listener (like you!) reached out for advice after hearing us remind folks that Learning2 Asia is open for applications now until January 23rd. You can learn more about that opportunity here. Have a question you'd like to see Jeff and Tricia take on? Reach them at info (at) shiftingschools (dot com)

Sponsors Thank you to our sponsors for this mini-series on STEM and MakerSpace. Check out both StemSports.com and MackinMacker.com today. Find all the offers from all our sponsors at https://www.shiftingschools.com/offers Episode On this episode, we explore the joy of tinkering, the social-emotional case for making, and we question the benefits of cultivating a beginner's mindset. Whether you are an experienced teacher of MakerEd or you've never thought of yourself as a 'maker' this episode is for you. Our special guest on the show is Mike Bycraft. Mike Bycraft is an international educator who specializes in design, robotics, engineering, and makerspaces. He is the head of design and innovation at Korea International School. Prior to moving internationally, Mike taught AP and IB sciences in the United States, in Clark County School District. Mike has created design programs, makerspaces, and robotics curriculum for K-12 students. In 2021 his project of redesigning a controller was featured on the Makey Makey

Few educators would disagree with the idea that feedback is crucial for meaningful learning. So how can we support one another in striving for better feedback processes? As students move towards the process of setting goals for a new year, what are some of the conversations we need to prioritize in order to scaffold that planning? In this special bonus episode, we hear from educator Madalena Elshoff as she walks us through the way she leveraged on of our Shifting Schools free guides in order to reimagine feedback, goal setting, and classroom culture. Specifically we talk about the free guide "Learner Focused Goal Setting." Did you know our free resource library has over 60 free guides for educators to choose from? Visit our library here. Is there a resource you would like to see us work on for your school this year? Email Jeff and Tricia at info (at) shiftingschools (dot com) today! Members of our free newsletter community receive weekly updates on the latest free guide as well as additional resouces and idea

A new year is a time when many of us start thinking about new goals, and new habits we want to cultivate. And yet, how many of us have had the time and the opportunity to dig into the research on habit formation? On this episode, Jeff and Tricia talk to Wendy Wood about her phenomenal book Good Habits, Bad Habits. This episode puts a spotlight on some of the research and insight included in that book. Wendy Wood, explains why we have some misguided ideas about how habits are cultivated. Our conversation is a timely reminder of the importance and significance our learning environments have for learners of all ages. We hope this conversation inspires you to spark better, more meaningful conversations about habits and the role they play in your learning organization. Ready to learn more about the guest on this week's episode? Wendy Wood is a UK-born psychologist who is the Provost Professor of Psychology and Business at University of Southern California, where she has been a faculty member since 2009. She previo