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Kent ISD EdTech

Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.

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00:35:09

Episode 4.11 - AI Series: Prompt Engineering for...

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2025/05/27

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss how to get the most out of AI using prompt engineering, prompting strategies and choosing the right tools. They’ll also share their top AI resources and answer your questions about accessibility with AI. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Resources and ReferencesThe NeuronThe AI Daily BriefAI with Intention by Tony FrontierAI with Intention: Dr. Tony Frontier on The Balance with Catlin TuckerInfinite Education by Dan FitzpatrickPathways to

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00:46:16

4.10 AI Series - Assessment with Mike Maksimchuk

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2025/05/12

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss AI and Assessment with Kent ISD Assessment Consultant Mike Maksimchuk and answer some of your burning questions.📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Mike MaksimchukAssessment Consultant - Kent ISDmikemaksimchuk@kentisd.orgResources and ReferencesUnderstanding Instructionally Useful Assessment by Scott Marion and Karla EvansMatt Mervis from Skills 21 - Prompt LibrariesMike Maksimchuks’s AI for Asessments Prompt Library Assessment Trainings at

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00:20:34

4.9 EdTech Trends - MACUL 2025

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2025/04/01

Join Katherine, Sarah, and Keith as they discuss the big trends, innovative ideas, and key resources from the MACUL 2025 conference. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Resources and ReferencesLet’s Get Ethical - Keith and Katherine’s SessionThe Jedi’s Guide to Ethical AI Leadership - Karle DeloAI for School Leaders - Karle DeloProductivity Meets Creativity Through AI - Judy Bowling and Matt SmootLeveraging GenAI at District Scale: Lessons Learned Across North America - Rachel FruinCommon

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00:20:10

4.8 AI Series: The State of AI

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2025/03/17

In a short and sweet episode, Sarah and Keith share how teachers in Kent County are using AI in their classrooms. They’ll also share some helpful resources they’ve been creating. How teachers report using AI in their classrooms:Writing SupportReading & LiteracyResearch & BrainstormingAI as a Learning ToolMath & ScienceInteractive LearningLesson Planning & Materials CreationRubric & Assessment DesignEmail & Communication📫 Share how you’re using AI or what you’re interested in

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00:40:16

4.7 AI Series - Data Stewardship and Dependency

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2025/01/24

The fourth episode in our AI Series centers on the ethical concerns with privacy, safety and dependency with AI tools. Sarah, Katherine, and Keith discuss how to check for data privacy, what’s coming with agentic AI, and how to navigate concerns with human dependency on AI. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 What we’re into right now: Keith Mistborn Series by Brandon Sanderson Shrinking on Apple TV The AI Assist by Nathan Lang-Raad Sarah This is Us on NBC Virgin River

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00:35:54

4.6 AI Series - Fabrications, Disinformation, and...

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2024/12/20

Episode 4.6- AI Series: Fabrications, Disinformation, and Deep FakesThe third episode of our AI Series focuses in on AI fabrications (AKA hallucinations), disinformation and misinformation, and the proliferation of deepfakes. They’ll also play the game of quotes and discuss the tools they wish they had in college. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Correction: In this episode, Keith refers to an app as Notable. The app is actually called Notability. 🤷‍♂️ Fabrications

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00:44:29

4.5 AI Series - Generative AI

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2024/11/27

Episode 4.5 - AI Series: Generative AIThe second episode of our AI Series focuses in on How Generative AI Works. Join Keith, Sarah and Katherine as they discuss what it is, how it’s different than other types of AI, how it works, its limitations, real-life applications, and a special resource for you! 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Correction: In this episode Keith refers to Photobucket having 20 million photos, the actual number referenced in the Reuters article is 13 billion

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00:36:57

4.4 The AI Series - AI Literacy

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2024/10/30

The first episode of our AI Series focuses on AI Literacy. Join Keith, Sarah, and Katherine as they unpack what AI literacy is, why it’s important, and how teachers can support their students' AI Literacy. 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 AI Literacy - a person’s ability to understand, evaluate, and use AI systems safely, efficiently, and ethically. It can be broken down into 4 parts: Understand how AI Works Use AI ethically and responsibly Evaluate the benefits and risks of

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00:33:59

4.3 Digital Citizenship (is Hard to Say)

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2024/09/30

Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they discuss what it looks like to be a digital citizen today and share their favorite digital citizenship resources. They'll also play a game of "What Am I?"💬 Register for the new season of For the Purpose of Podcast PDx 💬 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Resources and References Digital Citizenship Week - October 14-18 Digital Citizenship Competencies Sarah's Shark Week Resources Michael Phelps vs. Shark 1000 Hours Outside Protect Young

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00:28:22

4.2 Strategies for a Good Start to the School Year

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2024/09/03

Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they share strategies for starting the year out right. They’ll also share the weirdest things they have in their workspace and respond to a listener’s predictions. 💬 Register for the new season of For the Purpose of Podcast PDx 💬 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Resources and References Funko Pop Lego Succulents Social Contracts Love and Logic AI Literacy AI Expectations Zedonk Professional Learning CSforMichigan Conference - October

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00:30:14

4.1 Predictions for the 2024-25 School Year

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2024/08/02

Join Ron, Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they revisit their predictions for last year, share their predictions for this school year and talk about their favorite canadianisms. 💬 New Season of For the Purpose of Podcast PDx 💬 📫 Submit your questions at bit.ly/ftpomail 📫 Resources and References Loaded All Dressed Chips Milk in a Bag MiLEAP AI Hype Cycle SCRIPT Workshops West Michigan Teacher Collaborative Edutopia Cell Phone Bans Article Professional Learning Kent ISD’s AI for Educators

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00:21:43

3.11 Esports with Du Bui

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2024/06/13

Join Keith on this special episode as he interviews STEM Consultant Du Bui about Esports in K-12 education. Learn about how Esports supports STEM learning, core classrooms, SEL and career paths. Our Special Guest Du Bui STEM Consultant Kent ISD dubui@kentisd.org Resources Du’s Article Michigan High School Esports Federation (MiHSEF) Network of Academic and Scholastic Esports Federations (NASEF) REMC Esports Amplified Kent County Cup Du’s STEM & Esports Website August 9 Coaches

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00:37:18

3.10 Moral Panic and The Anxious Generation

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2024/05/14

Episode 3.10 - Moral Panic and The Anxious GenerationAll responses for Podcast PDx are due by May 31. Ron, Keith and Sarah discuss perspectives surrounding the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Topics include: Our changing definition of play, cell phone bans, screen time, social media and the impact of technology on mental health. Resources Polymaker Filament Flexible 3D Printing Base The Anxious Generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness

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00:30:46

3.9 Trends and Ideas at MACUL 2024

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2024/03/26

Episode 3.9 - Trends and Ideas at MACUL 2024Ron, Keith and Sarah reflect on the trends and ideas coming out of the Michigan Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference. They’ll talk about shifting blended learning and the longevity of the AI tools we’re beginning to use. Resources MACUL Conference Cornelius Minor Gartner Hype Cycle SchoolAI Magic School ChatGPT Anthropic Claude Perplexity Neeva Google and Apple Partner to Power Siri Djo - End of Beginning Michigan Learning

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00:28:23

3.8 Supporting Adult Learners

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2024/03/05

Episode 3.8 - Supporting Adult LearnersJoin Sarah, Ron and Keith as they discuss tools that can be used to support adult learners. They also discuss their birth order and the upcoming MACUL Conference. Resources Duolingo Mango Languages Kent District Library Grand Rapids Public Library Kahoot Blooket Quizziz Notability Goblin.tools Linkedin Learning GCF Learning Trello Google Keep Bullet Journal - How to Craft a Better To-Do List Professional Learning The Kent ISD K-12 AI Summit - Save the Date

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00:26:04

3.7 Accessible Design

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2024/02/20

Join Sarah, Ron and Keith to discuss the ways learning materials can be designed to be more accessible for learners. Hear about the teachers that had a significant impact in their lives and the first ever Sarah's Rant.Resources Accessible Design Quicksheet comicsanscriminal.com Professional Learning Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A

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00:48:00

3.6 Artificial Intelligence - Special Episode with...

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2024/01/30

Episode 3.6 - Artificial Intelligence - Special Episode with The LLCN Brief Podcast In this special episode, Sarah, Ron and Keith discuss Artificial Intelligence with Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker from The LLCN Brief Podcast. They share their insights, resources and ideas about AI as it makes its way into our classrooms. Resources EdTech Cheer Craft Teach AI toolkit Artificial Intelligence in Education AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6-12 Teach AI How Can Educators respond to students

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00:32:03

3.5 Computer Science and Computational Thinking

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2023/12/18

Join Ron and Keith as they discuss computer science and computational thinking during Computer Science Education Month. Resources Self-Driving Car Traffic Jam Construction Cones Disable Self-Driving Cars CSEdWeek Impacts of Computing Bulletin Article: CSEdWeek in Michigan: Bridging Gaps in Computer Science Education CT4Edu Micro:bit Bee Bot Dash and Dot Sphero EdTech Cheer Hour of Code 99b Grant - Guidance Document IET Grants SCRIPT Workshops Professional Learning ⁠EdTech Cheer⁠ Find all of our

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00:46:10

3.4 Engage, Enhance and Extend with Liz Kolb

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2023/11/14

Episode 3.4 - Engage, Enhance and Extend with Liz Kolb Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk with author and educator, Liz Kolb about the intentional use of technology in learning. Liz is the author of The Triple E Framework and will discuss how the tool can be used to improve learning outcomes. They’ll also discuss on AI’s impact on education on this GPT anniversary. Our Special Guest Dr. Liz Kolb Clinical Professor, Education Technology Teacher Education Department at University of

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00:30:01

3.3 Data Privacy

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2023/10/26

Episode 3.3 - Data Privacy Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss data privacy and how students and teachers can protect their data. They’ll also discuss ways they’re using AI at work. Resources logo.ai DALL-E ChatGPT Canva Magic Design NewProfilePic.com Bard Perplexity Claude Have I Been Pwned? Professional LearningEdTech Cheer Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDxA special thanks to our

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