The Digital Learning Podcast

Feb 04 2025 58 ep. 27 mins 19
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The podcast all about blended learning, Where we look at research based lesson ideas and leave you with ideas you can use in your classroom or school tomorrow. Perfect for the teacher and leader who wants to understand the full power of blended learning.

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AI Literacy for Students and Teachers

Feb 04 2025 25 mins  
AI literacy is all about preparing us with skills and understanding about AI so we can survive and thrive in the future. But it isn’t just for students! In this episode, Holly and Matt discuss the ACE Framework they’ve created to help schools think about AI literacy, including: Awareness, Critique, and Exploration.

Choosing AI Tools for Schools

Jan 28 2025 26 mins  
Lots of school districts are having to decide on contracts for all of the new AI tools that are coming into the education market. If they’re not careful, they can be locked into an expensive contract with a tool that doesn’t support their needs. How can they tread carefully and avoid a bad decision? Holly and Matt weigh in.

Where Education is Headed in an AI World

Oct 15 2024 23 mins  
Artificial intelligence has advanced dramatically in recent years, but where are we headed next? Are today’s schools and education systems prepared to equip students for this future? Join Matt and Holly as they delve into their observations in schools and explore the path forward in this episode.

Summarize Anything with NotebookLM's Podcast-style Audio

Oct 07 2024 22 mins  
Matt and Holly have seen lots of innovations in artificial intelligence over the last couple years. But nothing has quite blown their minds the way that NotebookLM did recently. Hear how this free tool works, how it might be implemented in education, and how it points to the future of education.

One District's Big Bet on AI

Sep 30 2024 29 mins  
While some school districts are ringing their hands about Artificial Intelligence, Northville School District in Michigan is going all in. Join Aaron Baughman, the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, as he shares his efforts to equip teachers and students with a wide array of AI tools. Discover how his innovative approach is preparing students for a future where AI

Can you cite AI in classwork? Should you?

Sep 23 2024 29 mins  
AI assistants like ChatGPT are disrupting the standard operating procedures for student writing. Academic integrity is front and center of many educator AI conversations, and many want to know: Can you cite AI in student work? In this episode, Matt and Holly discuss the problems with "citing AI" and suggest some better paths in student learning and writing that will better develop

"Let's Get Rid of That Classroom Technology"

Sep 16 2024 29 mins  
There's a growing cry from some educators, students and even parents -- get rid of the technology. Some students are asking for more analog, non-tech learning activities. But is technology really the culprit here? In this episode, Matt and Holly talk about how COVID and emergency remote teaching set tech-infused teaching up for failure. There are lots of factors at play -- lots of

Cell Phones vs. Learning and the Classroom

Sep 09 2024 25 mins  
All over the United States and beyond, schools and districts are making tough choices about cell phones in schools. The distraction that they create is evident. But there's a safety and access component that you can't ignore. In this episode, Matt and Holly share their thoughts about this tricky topic -- and suggest that one-size-fits-all answers might not be a great solution.

AI First Steps for Teachers

Aug 20 2024 24 mins  
Educators continue to learn more and more about artificial intelligence, large language models, and other AI tools. We (Holly and Matt) have both seen it in their workshops and presentations. A growing number of teachers are more informed, but many are still getting started. What can you do -- or the educators you serve do -- to get up to speed? In this episode, we discuss and give

Our Favorite AI Apps for School

Aug 12 2024 25 mins  
Our options for AI-powered apps have exploded over the last year. It's easy to get overwhelmed -- and no one can keep up with everything! What apps are making an impact on teaching and learning? In this episode, we share a few of our very favorites right now. Matt's list: MirrorTalk.ai, BriskTeaching.com, Ideogram.ai. Holly's list: Adobe Express (adobe.com/express), Suno.com, Snork