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Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. I’m so pumped for this episode as we are joined by Melissa Sanjeh and Bryan Dean of cast.org. They are here to de-mystify UDL and get you on board to implement their amazing resources into your practice, in the classroom, or district-wide. This is a must listen for any educator invested in the education of ALL students. Moment of Zen: “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ― Charles Dickens The Rundown: Key Goals of the Podcast: Audience for the Podcast: Questions/Topics From a district leadership perspective, how do we make this into just something that we DO in our district/school? Additional Questions: Tech Tool of the Week Cast.org Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guests: Melissa Sanjeh, Bryan Dean Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Today's show includes potential pulitzer prize winning novelist, Danelle Brostrom as well as her ghost writer in this alternate reality, Stephie Luyt. We will be discussing all things Libraries including three school library associated bills currently working their way through Michigan State Congress and how they'll effect our Certified Librarians. We focus on Information Literacy, Artificial Intelligence and of course, Bluey. Moment of Zen: “The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn’t know how to read.” — Benjamin Franklin The Letter: Dear Senate Education Committee Members, Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and questions about the “Library in Every School” bills that are sponsored by Senator Camilleri (SB741, SB742) and Senator Bayer (SB743). At yesterday’s Senate Education Committee Meeting, members of the committee asked for data about school libraries. The Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) has a wealth of data and we will share some of it below in several forms. Please reach out if you have questions about this data or would like to meet to have any of your questions answered. Thank you very much, Kathy Lester >MASL Advocacy Co-Chair, Immediate Past-President AASL, Adjunct Faculty Wayne State University Alexa Lalejini >MASL Advocacy Co-Chair, School Librarian, Rockford Public Schools Stephie Luyt >MASL Advocacy Co-Chair, School Librarian, Traverse City Area Public Schools Carrie Betts, >MASL President, School Librarian, Birmingham Public School District, AASL National School Library of the Year Christine Beachler, >MASL President-Elect, School Librarian, Lowell Public Schools DATA ABOUT THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS Correlation between reading scores and school librarians in Michigan According to the latest data, Michigan 46th in the nation in the ratio of students to school librarians (ratio of 2788 students per school librarian from 2021-2022) and 43rd in 3rd grade NAEP reading scores. Michigan Study About the Impact of School Librarians In Michigan, a Library of Michigan research study showed that school library media programs have a statistically significant positive impact on reading achievement in grades 4, 7, and 11. Specifically, this study showed that schools with librarians have 35 percent more fourth graders who score proficient or above than school without librarians (see page ix of the study). The Michigan reading test scores rise with the extent to which the state’s school library programs are headed by qualified school librarians. The relationship between school libraries and test scores cannot be explained away by other school or community conditions at any school level. The Impact of Michigan School Libraries on Academic Achievement: Kids Who Have Libraries Succeed Other research and data about the positive impact of school librarians The Michigan Association of School Librarians has put together a document that summarizes the different ways that school librarians have a positive impact on students and includes links to research for each item. bit.ly/slibevid A good article that summarizes much of the research The article below is a great article that summarizes much of the research. Lance, K.C. & Kachel, D.E. (2018). Why school librarians matter: What years of research tell us. Phi Delta Kappan, 99 (7), 15-20. An infographic about the impact of school librarians on students with cited research studies: bit.ly/slheights Tech Tool of the Week Teaching Books is the new Sora extra! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guest: Stephie Luyt Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. After several rather stress inducing weeks at TCAPSLoop towers we decided to keep this episode light by focusing on some great tech tools to get you through the stretch run of the school year. So let’s start the calming process by inhaling this weeks TCAPS Loop Moment of Zen: Moment of Zen: “Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.” —Michael Caine The Rundown: Canva for podcasting How To Create a Podcast in CanvaFree and customizable podcast templatesGoogle Classroom Practice Sets Practice sets - Google for EducationAI Test Kitchen from Google Comic Sans Criminal Additional Inspiration: Dr. Nagler Named COSN EmpowerED Superintendent of the YearToo much screen time? U-M pioneers digital wellness program for youths | University of Michigan NewsThe American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 Tech Tool of the Week Bluey. Just watch it. Watch - Bluey Official WebsiteNPR Bluey Podcast Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. This episode dives into the world of AI prompts with guest Pete Milne, REMC Director! We explore best practices for crafting effective prompts, ensuring responsible AI use, and leveraging Pete's expertise to elevate your ed-tech game. Buckle up and get ready to unlock the appropriate use of AI in your practice! Moment of Zen: “The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” – Indira Gandhi The Rundown: Crafting Powerful Prompts: Pete shares key tips for creating clear, concise, and effective prompts that guide AI tools towards your desired outcome. Reliable Sources & Verification: Learn the importance of including reputable sources in your prompts and double-checking information for accuracy. Responsible AI Use: We discuss crucial considerations like avoiding PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and verifying sources to ensure ethical and responsible AI integration. Practice Makes Perfect: Pete emphasizes the importance of practice when crafting prompts. Explore scenarios like those offered by Common Sense Education (https://www.commonsense.org/education/collections/ai-literacy-lessons-for-grades-6-12)) to hone your skills. AI as Your Partner: AI is best used as an assistant or thought partner, not a replacement for our expertise. Tech Tool of the Week REMC 2Central REMC Association of MichiganREMC SAVEControl Alt Achieve: Super Prompt - An AI Prompt to Create AI PromptsThe Prepare Framework – AI PioneersDoc for Getting Started with PromptsEnhancing Efficiency & Effectiveness While Providing Accommodations for AllSketchnotingPSTL in a Box - May Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle's leveled up after her successful quest through MACUL 2024 and will guide us into the exciting realm of Developmentally Appropriate AI in Education. We know our youngest learners must develop the necessary critical thinking skills to navigate a landscape where AI will be ubiquitous. So, gear-up, fellow ed-tech explorers, as we embark on a journey through bytes, and building blocks. Moment of Zen: There are very few human beings who receive the truth, complete and staggering, by instant illumination. Most of them acquire it fragment by fragment, on a small scale, by successive developments, cellularly, like a laborious mosaic. - Anais Nin The Rundown: Thoughts on Access vs. Exposure in regards to AI in schools Generative AI has potential benefits for education and risks that must be thoughtfully managed. Early Elementary - Bite sized digital citizenship, scaffolding to big ideas 5 core dispositions of digital citizenship Later Elementary Middle School High School AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12 | Common Sense Education Tech Tool of the Week AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12 | Common Sense Education Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful, From the Desk of the Director, episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Evan O’branovic is already back up for a second helping at the Edtech Buffett. In todays episode, we'll talk trends and tips to leverage technology for enhancing student engagement, streamlining administrative tasks, and fostering a collaborative learning environment while attempting to avoid rambling incoherently for 20 minutes. Moment of Zen: “We shape clay into a pot, but it’s the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want - Tao Te Ching The Rundown: Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Evan Obranovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another "Potentially Useful" episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We are excited to be joined by Amber Wade, Wayne RESA’s Assistive Technology Consultant to follow up on our NETP conversations concerning Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility and provide some potentially useful tips for educators attempting to implement UDL in their practice. Moment of Zen: “Let’s stop ‘tolerating’ or ‘accepting’ difference, as if we’re so much better for not being different in the first place. Instead, let’s celebrate difference, because in this world it takes a lot of guts to be different.”― Kate Bornstein The Rundown: Key Goals of the Podcast: Audience for the Podcast: General Accessibility Questions: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Questions: Implementation and Challenge Questions: Tech Tool of the Week Alt+Shift: Every Learner Has Special Needs. Learners do not need to be “ready” to be included. Programs need to be ready to support all learners. Digital Promise Edtech Pilot Framework: The Edtech Pilot Framework provides a step-by-step process to help education leaders and technology developers run successful educational technology (edtech) pilots. Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guest: Amber Wade Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful, From the Desk of the Director, episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. It’s part 3 of our NETP series so strap in as we uncover the gap between those with tech access and those without, and explore how it shapes learning. We'll dive into impacts and share possible solutions to bridge this divide. Moment of Zen: “We are greater than, and greater for, the sum of us.” – Heather McGhee The Rundown: Follow along by downloading the National EdTech Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides Some Key Points: All while keeping in mind a lens of equity and potential unintended consequences. NETP Recommendations for Closing the Access Divide Tech Tool of the Week Professional Learning on the go. You likely know this if you are a listener of ours… podcasts are a great place to get digestible chunks of professional development. One of my recent favorites is: AEM Center: The Accessible Learning Experience Podcast Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden, Evan Obranovic Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Today, we embark on an ambitious mission to bridge the Digital Design Divide. Part 2 of our NETP series aims to dismantle barriers and explore the implications and envisioning a future where every educator, regardless of circumstance, has equitable access to the tools and resources they need to embody this weeks TCAPS Loop Moment of Zen: Moment of Zen: The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. - Marcus Aurelius The Rundown: Follow along by downloading the National EdTech Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides Some Key Points: NETP Recommendations for Closing the Design Divide Tech Tool of the Week Professional Learning on the go. You likely know this if you are a listener of ours… podcasts are a great place to get digestible chunks of professional development. One of my recent favorites is: AEM Center: The Accessible Learning Experience Podcast Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Let us now embark on a journey through the intricate web of education, technology, and equity. Today, we're diving deep into the 2024 National Education Technology Plan. Join us as we navigate through the waves of innovation, unpacking the strategies aimed at bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all learners. We'll unravel the threads of this ambitious plan, shedding light on its impact and implications for our classrooms. Moment of Zen: Organization is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it's not all mixed up. - A.A. Milne The Rundown: Follow along by downloading the National EdTech Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides National EdTech PlanAs a path to closing these divides, the NETP also provides actionable recommendations to advance the effective use of technology to support teaching and learning. Many schools in the United States have greater connectivity and access to devices and digital learning resources than ever before due to the need for emergency remote learning brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this continued bridging of the access divide will only add to the failure of edtech to deliver on its promises if systems do not consider its use in conjunction with all components of the instructional core. This NETP attempts to chart a path for all schools, educators, and students to realize the potential of technology in supporting better “everywhere, all-the-time” learning. Tech Tool of the Week CAST - great source for learning more about UDL https://www.cast.org/ Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast, your guide to navigating the 5 pillars of Information Literacy! We'll discuss some tools for decoding fake news and sleuthing through biased sources, we're here to Spark the surfing skills needed to separate fact from fiction. Moment of Zen: A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. ― Cordell Hull The Rundown: Things we need to infuse in our schools: Digital Literacy - Digital literacy aims to teach students how to use information and communications technologies effectively, responsibly, and ethically. It’s how we interact and live in a digital world News Literacy - News literacy is focused on helping students understand the role that credible information and a free press play in their lives and in a robust democracy, and seeks to help them determine the credibility of news and other information. Media Literacy - Media literacy generally refers to a broad discipline that seeks to teach students how to access, analyze, evaluate, create and take action using all forms of communication (including entertainment media). (Join the movement — News Literacy Project) AI Literacy - AI Literacy, Explained.pdf Information Literacy - Information literacy is aligned with library sciences and seeks to help students find, evaluate, and use information effectively. It’s all of the above! It’s important to teach kids HOW to think, not what to think. It all comes down to thinking critically about what you’re consuming. How can we do this in the classroom? Here are some great resources discussed in the pod: Common Sense Media News Literacy Project aiEDU This month we are “Giving some love to #InfoLit”. Check out these Daily Sparks for your classrooms. We hope it sparks this style of learning. Introduction Document: TCAPS Daily Sparks - February 2024 - Giving some Love to #InfoLit Daily Sparks: Daily Sparks February 2024 - for Information Literacy Tech Tool of the Week https://www.youtube.com/@MediaWise Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We may not be the Rotten Tomatoes of Children's books (and we probably don't want to be) but we do have the Siskel or Ebert of the TCAPSLoop, Stephie Luyt and Danelle Brostrom to help rank 5 of the top books up for consideration for this years Caldecott Award. Moment of Zen: To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Elbert Hubbard The Rundown: Danelle's List: 1. An American Story 2. Big 3. Tomfoolery 4. There was a Party for Langston 5. The Tree and the River Stephie's List: 1. Big 2. There was a Party for Langston 3. An American Story 4. Tomfoolery 5. The Tree and the River Larry's List: 1. Big 2. The Tree and the River 3. There was a Party for Langston 4. An American Story 5. Tomfoolery Tech Tool of the Week First Book Marketplace Addressing the needs of students by providing educators and program leaders serving low-income communities with access to free and low-cost books and resources to help create educational equity. Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy. Thanks for listening and inspiring! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Stephie Luyt Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. TCAPS Executive Director of Technology, Evan O'branovic is about to cover dangerous terrain like a digital Bear Grylls. On todays episode our unflinching guide will lead us through the edtech thicket that is Mobile Device Management to the promise land of iPads and chromebooks living together in the same tech ecosystem. Moment of Zen: “Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.” ― Alexandre Dumas The Rundown: Mosyle Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Evan Obranovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Joining me on this harrowing adventure to the tower of Babel, is the roguish edtech cavalier, Danelle Brostrom and the land’s most clever archivist Stephie Luyt. Moment of Zen “Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution -- more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us what to hang on to.” - Lisa Cron The Rundown More show notes coming soon. Tech Tool of the Week WiredTC and AIedu Learning Series! Register Now! Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Stephie Luyt Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Oh boy, this one was an adventure! What started as a conversation about Dr. Sabba Quidwai's Design Thinking Keynote at the MACUL, Michigan Virtual AI Summit, unravelled into a much deeper discussion about problem-solving the evolving relationship between technology as a tool and it's ability to enrich our relationships with students. The pod sparked some hard discussions on the fascinating crossroads of artificial intelligence and education. Moment of Zen “To say that something is designed means it has intentions that go beyond its function. Otherwise it’s just planning.” — Ayse Birsel The Rundown Dr. Sabba Quidwai Tech Tool of the Week AI Algorithms: HowKhanmigo - Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another "Potentially Useful" episode of the TCAPSLoop From the Desk of the Director Podcast. Our fearless leader recently presented at an Acronym-ed Education Conference where he attempted to bring the sexy back to school district education al technology systems. Was he successful? I’ll let you be the judge after listening to the pod. Tech Tool of the Week Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 6 different applications on a single Apple‑only platform, allowing Schools to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Evan Obranovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle and I had the sincere pleasure of sharing a conversation with the Founder, and Chief Curriculum Architect of Bootstrap, Emmanuel Schanzer. Emmanuel makes a compelling and passionate case for the inclusion of data science throughout K-12 curricula. You can learn more about Emmanuel's work at Bootstrapworld.org Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Emmanuel Schanzer Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and welcome to a potentially useful guide through the digital maze. In this episode, we'll attempt to unravel the mysteries of social media and empower you to ride the algorithmic wave, engage an audience, and create a healthy online environment for growth. Moment of Zen “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another. - Thomas Merton Tech Tool of the Week AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You? | Common Sense Education Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Megan Molloy Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and welcome to some potentially useful "Tips to Unlock the Practical Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education." We aim to offer actionable tips to seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into your teaching practices. Far from replacing teachers, AI serves as a dynamic tool to amplify your impact, to help foster personalized learning experiences and streamline your administrative tasks. Discover how practical AI can enrich the learning environment, empower your practice, and redefine the future of education." The Rundown 00:34 - Moment of Zen 02:18 - FOCUS ON SEL: Reference Article: 4 Ways to Use AI in Implementing Restorative Practices 04:29 - CREATE RESTORATIVE REFLECTIONS 07:30 - COMPOSE CUSTOMIZED SOCIAL STORIES 09:22 - GENERATE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR RESTORATIVE CIRCLES 10:26 - BUILD CREATIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSON PLANS 11:05 - FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY 15:08 - FOCUS ON EQUITY 22:10 - Tech Tool of the Week MagicSchool.aiTeaching with AI Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

In a rapidly advancing digital era, the need for computer science education has never been more crucial. It's not just about learning to code; it's about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparing students for a future where technology is at the forefront of every industry. Today, we're diving deep into the reasons why educators, parents, and policymakers are recognizing the value of bringing computational thinking into the curriculum and why computer science is more than coding. The Rundown 00:36 - Moment of Zen Computations are everywhere, once you begin to look at things in a certain way. - Rudy Rucker 01:00 - ChatGPT changes in the news! 02:14 - What is Computer Science? 03:24 - What is Computational Thinking? - Computational thinking is an interrelated set of skills and practices for solving complex problems, a way to learn topics in many disciplines, and a necessity for fully participating in a computational world - Digital Promise Computational Thinking for Next Generation Science Toolkit 06:30 - In Michigan, and all over the US, there is a big focus on reaching all students with CS, especially those not currently well-represented in CS careers. Why is this important? Demographics show that 67% of AI specialists are white and 91% are men.https://advocacy.code.org/state-handouts/Michigan.pdf2023 State of CS Report 08:42 - More than a Glitch - Meredith Broussard 09:30 - Vocational models, Micro-learning and Equity 12:41 - What is a "Foundational Computer Science Class" and why is it a baseline? - MI CS Standards 17:02 - TCAPS Computer Science Weeks - bit.ly/TCAPSCodes 20:57 - Computer Science and Digital Citizenship 22:51 - Tech Tool of the Week: https://www.csedweek.org/ Additional Resources to share: CS Equity Guide (written for California, but useful for us as well)CS Summit - 11/3/23Copy of CS for MI 2023 Slide Deck - CS Leadership SummitCopy of 2023-2024 Implementing Effective Use of Technology Grant Overview99b Grant Criteria Overview Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring! Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.