Jan 2024
Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games to Spark Creative Thinking
In my latest podcast episode, I interview Samantha Marsden, who shares how drama and improve strategies can help students gain creative confidence, improve their communication skills, and engage in iterative thinking. Her new book Acting Games for Improv is out and I highly recom ... Show More
34m 11s
May 2023
Mending the Tears in a Super Suit (A Short Story)
The following is a short story I wrote about AI, teaching, learning, heroes, and superpowers. This is a pretty sharp departure from my typical blog posts but I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it. You can listen to...
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27m 56s
Jul 2024
Leaning into A.I. with Jeff Utecht
Don't be afraid of the big, bad A.I.! In this episode, we sit down with educator, author, consultant and A.I. expert Jeff Utecht to dissect how AI tools like ChatGPT-4 have the potential to revolutionize the classroom. Utecht helps us navigate the delicate balance of excitement a ... Show More
33m 24s
Aug 2025
[Episode 118] How Strong School Culture Reduces Chronic Absenteeism (w/ Khari Shabazz)
In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Dr. Wendy Amato speaks with Khari Shabazz, Managing Director of Schools and School Partnerships at K12 Coalition, about how shifting from compliance to connection can combat chronic absenteeism. Drawing from his experience as a school le ... Show More
30m 46s
Apr 2025
EP322 A school framework where learning feels different and students thrive
<p>What if school was designed around student agency, real-world learning, and deep relationships—instead of compliance and test scores? In this episode, I take you inside Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School, a Big Picture Learning school in the South Bronx that is reimagining w ... Show More
32m 39s
Jun 2023
Onboarding New Staff to a School with a Culture of Collaboration - Ep 19
<p>In episode 19 of Leading Collaborative Response, Jennifer, Lorna, and Kurtis discuss one of many scenarios around bringing new personnel into an established collaborative culture. This conversation focuses on how to bring in new staff to a school where Collaborative Response i ... Show More
53m 34s
Jan 2024
The Power of Collaboration in Engineering
In the dynamic world of engineering, the art of collaboration is not just a skill but a necessity. Blending Cal Newport's deep work philosophy with the practicalities of engineering teamwork, let’s discuss the critical importance of collaboration in engineering, offering insights ... Show More
29m 33s
With AI becoming a helpful tool in education, it’s easy to see the benefits of quick access to information, personalized support, and the efficiency that technology can bring. However, as we embrace these tools, we also want to preserve and nurture the learning experiences that... The post The Human Advantage: Nine Skills We Can’t Afford to Lose in an AI-Pow ... Show More
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