The episode of Ed Quake 2025 unpacks a seismic moment in education history: The day seven executive orders about education came crashing down in a single, breathtaking wave from Washington. Signed on April 23, 2025, this sweeping action from the White House was not just a policy update — it marked one of the boldest, fastest shifts in federal education policy ever attempted. The reaction? Electric and divided. Educators, researchers, and advocates are scrambling to make sense of what this means ...
Apr 29, 2025•16 min
This conversation explores new findings on the critical thinking divide fueled by Gen AI, What does this mean for teaching and learning? This deeply informed group discusses their experiences with Gen AI in the classroom, the pivotal role of foundational knowledge, and the need for a deeper understanding among students and educators alike. The conversation explores how AI in education is shifting the balance between control and creativity, driving some to new cognitive heights and others to new ...
Apr 05, 2025•51 min
The entire context of teaching and learning is changing at a speed and magnitude that no one in education has experienced. There’s no simple playbook for the changes sweeping across the education profession, but new research confirms that a wider lens and good frameworks can help. Related Resources: SETI: A Framework for Managing Political Shifts in Education | EdWeek: How Trump’s Cabinet Picks Could Affect K-12 Schools | Forbes: The Anti-Woke Venture Capitalists | The Guardian: Switching off: S...
Mar 10, 2025•13 min
This week, President Trump signed executive orders that profoundly affect teaching and learning. The most immediate involves mass deportation and authorizing immigration agents to make arrests at schools. To understand how the education community is navigating these developments, we contacted teachers, principals, superintendents, education reporters, and immigration lawyers. We encountered intense emotions and confusion; many were unwilling or unprepared to speak publicly. We eventually found a...
Feb 01, 2025•38 min
The episode dives into a BRN internal report titled “The 12 Indicators We’re Watching as Teaching and Learning in America Take a Sharp Right Turn.” The discussion examines the potential policy shifts under a new conservative administration, focusing on twelve key areas: teaching immigrant students, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), LGBTQ support, funding for social justice initiatives, patriotic education, student discipline, teacher shortages and post-pandemic learning recovery, misinform...
Jan 20, 2025•25 min
This year-end review of the AI Crosstabs podcast dives into the latest research on generative AI in education, highlighting 12 key studies from 2024. They discuss the global perspective on AI’s impact on critical thinking assessments, teacher training, and the collaboration between AI and human educators to maximize the benefits of AI in education. Key studies include using AI to evaluate pedagogical content knowledge, disciplinary differences in AI engagement among students, and the development...
Jan 11, 2025•19 min
The Learning Unleashed Podcast with Carl Hooker presents a comprehensive review of the top trends and big ideas in educational technology from 2024. This year-in-review episode highlights key takeaways from 12 episodes featuring prominent education experts. Topics include the evolving role of EdTech leaders, the impact of AI on education, inclusive learning, personalized feedback, uncheatable assessments, teacher wellbeing, student data privacy, and digital citizenship. The podcast emphasizes th...
Jan 03, 2025•15 min
The conversation explores the overwhelming number of AI tools available to educators and our challenges in finding time to learn and implement them effectively. Participants discuss the importance of play in professional development, the need for targeted learning experiences, and the systemic changes required to support teachers in their ongoing learning. They emphasize the significance of intrinsic motivation and the necessity for effective questioning when using AI as a support tool. The disc...
Oct 20, 2024•22 min
We invited the creators of the five prominent models for teaching with technology to help us compare and contrast their features in the context of generative AI. Join us for a side-by-side exploration of SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks and emerging frameworks, SETI and GenAI-U. In Part Two, we get a better understanding of where each model is best suited to bring generate AI into your class, course, or school district. Follow on Twitter: @CFKurban @sparvell @hcrom...
Oct 06, 2024•19 min
For the first time, the creators of the SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks met to discuss their widely adopted models and how they fit in the age of generative AI. They are joined by the creators of two emerging frameworks, SETI and GenAI-U. In this series, we explore all five models, their differences, and where each best fits. Part one unpacks what these frameworks enable educators and school leaders to do. Together, the panel reveals why small and big thinking is ...
Sep 21, 2024•26 min
The conversation explores the journey of embracing AI as a tool rather than a toy. The participants discuss the importance of vetting AI apps and the need for critical thinking when using AI-generated content. They also highlight the role of AI in personalization, project-based learning, and adaptive learning. The conversation touches on the challenges of integrating AI in education, including policy development and teacher training. The participants share their experiences with AI tools like Sc...
Sep 08, 2024•33 min
We discuss the findings of the Parent Report Card, which shows that parents are anxious and uncertain about academic preparedness, mental health support, and preparation for the future in schools. The conversation explores how students grade their schools and the factors contributing to their overall experience. It highlights the importance of engagement, individualized learning, and mental health support in improving students' experiences. The conversation also addresses the challenges of provi...
Sep 01, 2024•18 min
There are growing signs that conventional thinking about introducing technology into classrooms is shifting. Some educators believe that established technology integration frameworks need to evolve to meet the unique features of generative AI. At ISTE Live 24, we interviewed several technologists and school leaders to get a quick take on whether we're seeing a blip or an emerging trend. Follow on Twitter: @sparvell @MicrosoftEDU @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd. Related Resources: SAMR: Next Leve...
Aug 30, 2024•11 min
This panel discussed why brain breaks are important for students during class time. More importantly, the guests unpack how to differentiate brain breaks to meet students’ specific needs– using them as tools to enhance social-emotional learning and academic performance. Follow our PLN on Twitter: @mrswendymturner @judywillis @Upegui @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd David Upegui, PhD, serves as a science teacher at his alma mater, Central Falls High School (RI) and as an adjunct professor of Educa...
Aug 20, 2024•13 min
We’re in onboarding season when new relationships are built and the tone for the coming school year is set. Join us as our seasoned veterans share their time-tested strategies for meeting the individual needs of each new hire with empathy, support, and humor. Follow on Twitter: @NancyFrey @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Enrico Biscocho works as a New Teacher Induction Coordinator for the Long Beach Unified School District in Southern California. I want to make a positive impact in our profession...
Aug 16, 2024•24 min
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...
Jul 16, 2024•18 min
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. His re...
Jun 16, 2024
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 T...
May 16, 2024•18 min
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 @CFKu...
Apr 16, 2024•28 min
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 Direc...
Mar 15, 2024•22 min
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 Rambunctiou...
Jan 27, 2024•16 min
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 ...
Jan 08, 2024•28 min
