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K-12 Greatest Hits: Your shortcut to what works in education

BRN | BAM Radio Network

K12 Greatest Hits compiles the most popular conversations on BRN based on listener statistics and editors’ picks. Explore these collection to quickly locate the most compelling and helpful episodes on the topics you care about most. With over 5,000 discussions on BRN, K12 Greatest Hits is your shortcut to some of the best teaching strategies, school leadership practices, and innovative thinking in education — find what works, find it faster.

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18:06

Elevating Tech Equity in the Age of Generative AI

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2024/07/16

The updated U.S. National Ed Tech plan highlights the digital divide regarding access, design, and use. We discuss the challenge of getting reluctant adopters to use technology equitably. We also touch on the need for more diversity in ed tech leadership and the importance of using tools like live captions to promote equity. We wrap up with thoughts on bridging the digital use and design divide using the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards as a blueprint. Follow on

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The New 21st Century Skills: John Hattie Lists the...

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2024/06/16

Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, John Hattie believes the conventional idea of 21st-century skills is outdated. In this discussion, he draws on research to update the list and identify the four essential skills all students will need in the age of Gen AI. Follow on Twitter: @sparvell @MicrosoftEDU @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Related Resources: Visible Learning: The Sequel | Reimagine Education | Microsoft Education Toolkit Professor John Hattie is an education researcher

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17:33

Reimagining Teacher Support: Addressing Systemic...

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2024/05/16

The trauma experienced by teachers is often overlooked, or discounted in favor of focusing on student trauma. The guests discuss the need for systemic changes to support teachers, including the provision of therapists specifically for educators, regular check-ins on mental health, and a shift in culture to prioritize teacher wellbeing. Follow on Twitter: @DrKpsychologist, @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Related Articles: Trauma-Informed Care for Teachers | Edutopia How Childhood Trauma Affects

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28:11

It Takes Time to Save Time With Gen AI: How to Spend...

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2024/04/16

We began by exploring whether we’re just using generative AI because it’s the shiny new thing. We quickly agreed that Gen AI is definitely a massive time saver. But how much time did we each have to invest in learning, setting up, and tweaking generative AI tools to start seeing significant time savings? We discovered that the time ranged from less than 15 minutes to many, many hours, depending on how you approach the technology. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd

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21:41

Unexpected: Five Ways We’re Helping Students Improve...

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2024/03/15

One of our earliest concerns about generative artificial intelligence was that it would diminish students’ writing skills. This week we discovered that ChatGPT is helping students write more clearly and effectively when used well.Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources Mentioned: | ChatGPT | Bard | SAMR | Triple E | TPACK Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline previously was

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16:08

34 Grade-Specific Ways to Regain Control of a Class...

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2024/01/27

What are the most effective ways to restore a class that’s spinning out of control? We discovered that the answer depends on the grade level. An Edutopia survey identified the top 34 strategies to quiet a rowdy classroom. We review the findings with an elementary school teacher, a middle school math teacher, and an assistant principal.Follow on Twitter: @dalorleon @mrs_frommert @EmilyAPaschall @Mr100Teacher @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Related Edutopia Article: 34 Ways to Quiet a

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28:03

Our Most Useful AI Lessons From 2023, How We’ll Use...

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2024/01/08

We start the new year by reflecting on our experiences with generative artificial intelligence in 2023 and the lessons we learned. We close by sharing our most useful discoveries and how we plan to use them in the year ahead. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources: ChatGPT | AI LABS | Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline previously held the position of Director of the Center of

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29:54

10 Creative Ways to Teach Critical Thinking with AI...

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2023/12/08

This week, we dove into AI image generators and how they can be used to engage students in higher-order thinking. We explored and shared the results of testing and comparing several AI image tools with real students in real classrooms. We also exchanged in-class projects and activities that were assigned to students, noting what worked and what we learned from what didn’t. We close with a list of 10 creative ways AI image generators can be used in teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter:

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13:59

How to Cultivate a Warm, Confident, Firm Tone That...

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2023/11/16

A 2022 study from the University of Essex and the University of Reading found that tone shifts significantly impact classroom health and student behavior. In this session, we discuss how to cultivate a warm, confident, firm tone that can minimize student misbehavior and create a conducive climate for learning. Follow Twitter: @YoukiTerada @parrishlearning @AnnettePonnock @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Youki Terada is the Research Editor at Edutopia, a division of the George Lucas Educational

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25:03

Too Engaging: 16 New Ways You Can Use Voice to...

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2023/10/19

Every week, we explore new and helpful ways generative artificial intelligence can support teaching and learning. This week, we unwrapped a surprisingly engaging new resource that uses voice to teach and support students in novel ways. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources Mentioned: ChatGPT Voice| Caroline Kurban’s YouTube Channel | Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban is the advisor to the Rector at MEF University. Caroline

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21:45

Grading 100 Papers: A Few Ways Artificial...

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2023/09/20

We all agree that grading papers, providing detailed feedback, and maintaining consistency across 100 or more papers are some of the most taxing tasks on a teacher’s to-do list. This week, we met at the AI Cafe to explore how artificial intelligence can help, what works, ethical considerations, and pitfalls to avoid. Follow on Twitter: @ideasforteacher @DrBioTom @jonHarper70bd @CFKurban @JBR_Kleinmann @bamradionetwork Resources Mentioned: ChatGPT | Bard | Claude | NWEA | Eduaide | Magic School

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17:02

Listening for What Students Really Need Us to Hear

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2023/09/13

Student engagement remains high on the priority list this school term. Recent studies suggest keenly listening to students’ needs can make a significant difference. In this session, we explore what students really need us to hear and how we can improve our ability to hear what matters most to each of them. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @brandihalverson @LisaPas220 @5Silber @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd @curriculumblog Related Resources: Orchestrating the Move to Student-Driven Learning | by Bena

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22:42

How We Prepared for Our First School Term with...

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2023/09/10

It's fascinating; this is the first back-to-school season in the age of generative artificial intelligence -- historic. A middle school teacher, a university professor, an early childhood educator-tech coach, and an education researcher met to exchange notes on how they prepared to engage students this term. It's a highly engaged conversation among colleagues, sharing discoveries, aha moments, mistakes made with generative artificial intelligence, and lessons learned. It ends with a lightning round

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Five Things We All Need to Know About ChatGPT Before...

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2023/08/06

Many of us were consumed with teaching when ChatGPT entered the scene last year, so we had little available attention to give it. The impact of this tool and other forms of generative AI has grown since then, and now it's essential to know the basics before we head back to school this term. Follow on Twitter: @Angela_Watson @sgthomas1973 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Angela Watson is a National Board Certified Teacher with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has 11 years of

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Remodeling the 24/7 Teaching Lifestyle Starting With...

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2023/08/01

The always-on, always-available teaching lifestyle can be overwhelming and stressful. Education technology can add to the problem unless we set some clear boundaries. In this episode, we explore ways to use technology to maximize well-being. Follow: @realtechfored @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @hyphenatic @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @bamradionetwork #ISTElive23 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Get the book: Tech for Teacher Wellness Meredith Masar Boullion is an ISTE Certified Educator and a district

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19:35

Teaching While Stressed: Hiding Our Emotions Helps...

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2023/06/03

Many of us routinely park our emotions at the classroom door by compartmentalizing our stress and anxiety. It turns out that putting on a chronic happy face is harmful. The impact of this practice is well-known among mental health professionals. We invited a panel to explore productive, proven alternatives. Follow Twitter: @5Silber @froehlichm @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork #mentalhealthawareness Many of us routinely park our emotions at the classroom door by compartmentalizing our stress and

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TeachAI: The Great AI Conversation Has Started, Make...

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2023/05/13

In this episode, we cover the TeachAI initiative, the start of the Great AI conversation, and why getting a seat at the table is so important. Next, we look behind the curtain at the wave of AI technology coming to classrooms and flashback to valuable lessons learned from the last tech frenzy. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @JamesBrauer @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Related Links and Sources Teach AI.ORG Educators Team Up to Respond to Sudden Rise of ChatGPT | Edsurge How AI Could Save (Not

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18:26

Ending One Year, Hiring for the Next: A Second Look...

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2023/05/07

It’s hiring season, and principals are looking at creative ways to fill those teaching positions. It seems like a good time to take a second look at the four-day school week. Many schools have made the switch this year. How was their experience? Can a shorter school week help us attract and keep teachers in this climate? What have we learned? Follow on Twitter: @Paul_N_Thompson @TheresaStager@dianalambert @DrRachaelGeorge @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Paul Thompson is an Associate Professor of

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Counting the Days: Managing Our Emotional Energy...

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2023/04/30

As always, we've given all we have this school year, and now many of us are beyond teacher tired. So what can we do? I've invited a group of colleagues to talk about practical ways to manage our emotional and physical energy over the final stretch of the school year. Follow Twitter: @AnnettePonnock @Jane Kise @Kakraeger @GaskellMGaskell @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Related Resources: Educator Bandwidth: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Passion, and Time Radical Principals Leading Schools

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Why Teaching With ChatGPT Takes a Dream Team to Be...

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2023/04/23

In this second episode, the first is a story about why using ChatGPT in our classrooms takes a dream team. The second update explains why a recent decision on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean could impact teaching with AI in classrooms in the United States. We close with a revelation about how anyone publishing anything about generative AI in education will need to adjust their thinking to stay relevant. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @JamesBrauer @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd RELATED LINKS

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