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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]