273: A Conversation with ChatGPT about AI in the Classroom

273: A Conversation with ChatGPT about AI in the Classroom

Welcome to this special episode of Shifting Schools, where we dive into the exciting world of AI in education, with a special guest ChatGPT. We discuss the potential benefits and concerns surrounding the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in the classroom and explore how educators can integrate this technology effectively to enhance learning experiences. Throughout the episode, we emphasize […]

272: Are we entering into an information literacy renaissance?

272: Are we entering into an information literacy renaissance?

In today’s episode, we have a very special guest, Jennifer LaGarde, aka The Library Girl @jenniferlagarde, an incredible advocate for information literacy and the co-author of “Developing Digital Detectives” ????????????. Get ready for an engaging conversation about the importance of information literacy in the digital age, and how we can empower students to be critical thinkers and responsible digital citizens.  Key […]

271: Five ways to use ChatGPT for Earth Day

271: Five ways to use ChatGPT for Earth Day

Saturday, April 22nd is Earth Day. While this week is an important week to put a spotlight on climate action and sustainability we need to be sustaining this conversation all year. So, how might ChatGPT help us co-create learning experiences with students? On this episode, we explore our latest free guide that explores: ???? Ways to use ChatGPT to create […]

270: Celebrating School Library Month

270: Celebrating School Library Month

April is School Library Month, and we are thrilled to bring you a conversation with award-winning librarian Karina Quilantán! Looking for more information on School Library Month? Click here for an overview Click here for inspiration for celebrating your school librarian Learn more about this week’s guest: Karina Quilantán, also known as “Q.”, is an award-winning library media specialist, international […]

269: Is equity getting the spotlight it deserves in our conversations about AI?

269: Is equity getting the spotlight it deserves in our conversations about AI?

On this episode of the podcast Jeff and Tricia tell listeners all about the latest free guide: “Kickstarting a critical conversation about equity and generative AI.” They explain why terms like ‘algorithmic bias,’ and ‘search engine optimization’ are important for students to understand as critical to the way we think about information literacy in the new era of generative AI […]

268: The message about mistakes that our students need us to hear

268: The message about mistakes that our students need us to hear

Do you learn from your mistakes? Do your students? In this episode we go deep into ways we can truly leverage mistakes as fuel for deeper learning, engagement, and reflection. We think more about the mindsets that help us unpack our mistakes and share them with our learning community. Our fantastic guest this week is Eman Ismail whose podcast ‘Mistakes […]

267: How do you share your stories of hope?

267: How do you share your stories of hope?

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 […]