Changing perceptions of manufacturing in schools
In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and John Gardner discuss the critical role of manufacturing in the American economy and the importance of education in…
Author: Jeff Utecht
I started blogging in 2005 and found it such a powerful way to reflect and share my thinking about technology, this generation, and how we prepare students for their future not our past.
Help all learners bring more creativity into 2025
Creativity is essential. On the show this week we loved learning with Crayola’s Cheri Sterman. Cheri is here to tell us all about the…
What we can learn from Outlier schools
Erich Bolz is deeply versed in the field-tested Powerless to Powerful transformation frameworks developed by Gonzaga University professors Chuck Salina and Suzann Girtz which,…
The potential of AI for multilingual learners
In this conversation, Jeff Utecht and Professor Brent Warner explore the intersection of AI and education, particularly focusing on multilingual learners. They discuss how…
A New Era in MTSS with AI
In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht interviews Jose, founder and CEO of Neulight, about the transformative potential of AI in education. They…
Asking better questions about what is possible with AI
In this conversation, Tricia and Laura discuss the intersection of ableism, artificial intelligence, and education. They explore how AI can serve as an assistive…
What can we learn about AI from an archivist?
Reed Hepler discusses the changing role of archival work in the era of generative AI. He explains that while some may think archives and…
Understanding the potential uses for AI as an assistive technology
In this episode, we sit down with Fiona Goodall, a leading expert on the social applications of assistive technologies. Fiona helps us understanding how…
How do we balance innovation and ethics?
On this week we speak with Dr. Federica Fornaciari, who is a Professor, a researcher, a children’s book author, and the Academic Program Director…
Asking what students need and when with Professor Anna Mills
Professor Anna Mills discusses the evolving landscape of AI literacy in education, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to integrating AI into writing…