Ep.168 - Did We Just Become Best Friends?

Check This Out Podcast – Episode 168

Did We Just Become Best Friends?

Join Ryan O’Donnell and Brian Briggs for a lively episode as they navigate back-to-school trends, critical discussions on student privacy, and cutting-edge AI tools for educators. Whether you're an educator looking to revamp your syllabus, an admin seeking research-backed professional development, or just curious about the shifting edtech landscape, this episode delivers practical strategies and exciting new resources to check out for the new school year.

Main Topics:

• Growing pushback against classroom screen time, examining media coverage and strategies for finding the right digital balance.
• Creative uses of Claude Design for syllabus building, alongside important student privacy considerations regarding AI tools in the classroom.
• Project-Based Learning made simple with PBL Launchpad, generating complete Gold Standard PBL units, rubrics, and materials.
• New edtech tools and extensions, featuring Google Vids and the Google Vids Screen Recorder extension for Chrome.
• Upcoming professional development with the Vibe Shift Conference, plus media recommendations including the Murder 101 documentary and Zach King's Cardboard Star Wars.

Show Notes: https://checkthisout.live/ep168

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