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Learning Unleashed: ISTE Radio
by BAM Radio Network
Learning Unleashed is an ISTE podcast for innovative educators hosted by education technology veteran, Carl Hooker. Listen to the ISTE Radio Channel on BAM Radio Network to hear proven strategies for teaching with education technology along with personal insights from ISTE authors.
Episodes
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Thinking Outside of the Ban: How to Effectively Integrate Cell Phones in the Classroom
In today’s tech-driven world, the debate around cell phone use in schools continues to spark heated discussions. Are these devices distractions or valuable tools for learning? In this post, we’ll discuss specific strategies to effectively incorporate cell phones into classroom dynamics, ensuring...
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Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Classroom: Easy Entry Points for Teachers New to AI and Emerging Tech
In this episode of Learning Unleashed, Caroline Haebig brings a grounded, practical perspective to one of education’s biggest questions: how do you truly “supercharge” learning without losing sight of your students? She moves past the hype of new tools and focuses on what actually…
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MIC Drop 2025: What the Tech? Looking Back on the AI Explosion in Education, What We Learned
This year-in-review episode looks back at how AI reshaped conversations about teaching and learning, and moved from curiosity to classroom reality. This episode reflects on what educators learned about moving beyond compliance toward mastery, why students often follow rules better than they...
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AI for School Leaders: 62 Ways to Lighten Your Workload and Focus on What Matters
Imagine a world where educators can boost their productivity, task management, and overall well-being with the aid of an AI assistant. In this groundbreaking book, an experienced school leader offers practical strategies for leveraging AI to support a more efficient and effective way to work. The...
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This Year At ISTE 2025: AI Everywhere, AR/VR, the Metaverse, Immersive Experiences, and What the Tech?
In this episode of Learning Unleashed, Carl Hooker and Rochelle Dene Poth discuss the latest trends in education technology, including the metaverse, AI, and immersive learning experiences. They share insights from the ISTE conference, highlighting global interactions and the importance of...
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Edtech for Multilingual Learners: 48 Fun and Flexible Activities for Every Classroom
In this conversation, Carl Hooker and Brent Warner explore the intersection of multilingual learning and technology, discussing the role of AI in language acquisition, ethical considerations for educators, and strategies for effectively navigating the plethora of EdTech tools available. They...
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A School Leader's Guide to Putting Out Fires and Less Critical Daily Problems
In this episode of Learning Unleashed, host Carl Hooker speaks with Kayla Holland, author of 'Putting Out Fires,' about the challenges educators face in problem-solving within the classroom. They discuss the importance of moving beyond reactive measures to address systemic issues, the framework…
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Helping Students Move Beyond Winning the Game of School to Mastering of the Future of Work
Every learner has the potential to be a leader – both inside and outside of the classroom. In this episode of Learning Unleashed, host Carl Hooker engages with Tisha Ponceo and Rick Butterworth, authors of 'Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders.' They discuss the importance of entrepreneurial...
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Enhancing Student Creativity with Generative AI: Exploring the New Possibilities
In this episode of Learning Unleashed, Tim Needles, an art educator and author, discusses the evolving relationship between art and technology, particularly the role of AI in creativity and education. They explore how AI can enhance artistic expression, democratize creativity, and the challenges...
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Creating Uncheatable Assessments: What Have We Learned?
We have learned a lot since ChatGPT launched, and teachers turned to plagiarism detectors to thwart students using generative AI to complete assignments on the down low. We revisit the topic of “uncheatable” assessments incorporating what we've discovered. Follow: @cinehead @ISTEofficial…
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How to Teach with Generative AI: Weaving AI Into Any Subject
Rachelle Dene Poth discusses her new book on teaching with AI and integrating emerging technologies in the classroom. She emphasizes the importance of educators being open-minded and creative in incorporating AI into different content areas. The conversation also touches on topics such as AR/VR,...
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A Simple Back to School Guide to Student Data Privacy: Making Smart Tech Tool Decisions
Today, we discuss the importance of understanding student data privacy laws and how they have evolved. We emphasize the need for educators to have conversations about data privacy and to make informed decisions when using tech tools with students. The conversation also touches on the challenges…
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Using Student Conversations To Teach Digital Citizenship
The conversation explores the importance of including students in discussions about AI and digital citizenship. It emphasizes the need to consider the ethical implications of AI and the impact it has on various content areas. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for ongoing conversations...
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Savvy Ed Tech Leaders Put Gen AI In Its Place As We Head Back to School
The conversation explores the role of AI in education and the challenges and opportunities it presents for educators. The guests discuss their book, ‘The Savvy Ed Tech Leader,’ which offers innovative strategies for EdTech leaders to boost their influence and elevate their careers. They emphasize...
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Behind the Scenes Prep for ISTELive: New Books, New Authors, and A MeetUp
Join us for a behind-the-scenes chat with two of the staff at ISTE as they prepare to bring you a pop-up book store, new books, and an opportunity to meet over 20 ISTE authors at this year's conference. ISTE Live 24 | Blindsided by AI: The bigger picture Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker...
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The New Assistive Technologies and How to Use Them in the Age of Generative AI
In this episode, we discuss The benefits of engaging special education teachers and generative AI in the initial stages of lesson planning. Ideally, assistive technology and AI tools should be used to start a task, not complete it. We explore the potential of AI in providing feedback on student...
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Teacher Wellness: How Technology Can Support Wellbeing
Teacher wellness is increasingly a top priority across the education community. In this discussion, we explore how technology, particularly AI, can help alleviate some of the stress by automating tasks and lightening the cognitive load. Our guest emphasizes the need for professional development…
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Three Simple Practices to Maintain Balance and Joy in Our Tech-Driven Lives
As school and life demand more of us, finding balance is more important than ever. Today, we explore three simple practices that can help us maintain a more even keel and experience joy in the midst of our tech-driven lives. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief...
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Elevating Tech Equity In the Age of Generative AI
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…
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Known Methods, New Combinations, Learners Excel: Doing More With the Teaching Strategies We Already Know and Love
Our guests zero in on how to use teaching strategies we already know in new ways that yield better results. I see, I think, I wonder, and the six-word story are among the familiar strategies they leverage in effective new ways. They highlight the versatility of these strategies across different...
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Updating Our Approach to Social Emotional Learning As Public Opinion Shifts
The ground beneath teaching social-emotional learning has shifted for multiple reasons, some understandable and others not. How can we recalibrate our thinking and approach to SEL to meet the emerging needs of school districts nationwide? Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915...
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Taking the Little Steps to Help Scale Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI
AI is ramping up the urgency for digital citizenship while these initiatives are struggling to get traction. Our guests walk through some steps they’ve taken to strengthen digital citizenship in large school systems and help other school administrators do the same. Follow on Twitter:...
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Digital Citizenship 2.0: Embracing A Flexible, Adaptable Framework For Guiding Students In the Age of AI
The rapidly emerging age of AI demands new thinking about the purpose and practice of digital citizenship. We’re past the days when the focus was simply on students being safe and managing their digital footprint. Join us as we map the contours of a new, more flexible framework for guiding…
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Rethinking Critical Thinking: How Do We Teach Students to Think in the Age of Generative AI?
Generative artificial intelligence is creating a complex new world that requires us to think differently about how critical thinking is taught and assessed. As we head back to school, join us as we begin a discussion on rethinking teaching critical thinking in the age of generative AI. Follow on...
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Jump Start the School Year With Movie Making: How to Quickly Engage Students and Set Up Uncheatable Assessments
Our guest starts the school year by assigning every student a movie-making project. This practice engages all students quickly and has the added benefit of setting up a model for uncheatable assessments in the age of generative AI. In the episode, she explains how to align this practice with...
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Moving From Lesson Planning to Designing Learning Experiences: How ChatGPT Can Help
Join us to discuss designing compelling learning experiences, using digital technologies, and how generative AI can help make the process accessible to the busiest teachers. Follow on Twitter: @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @elkorda @hyphenatic @shellthief #ISTElive23...
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Remodeling the 24/7 Teaching Lifestyle Starting With Setting Digital Boundaries
The always-on, always-available teaching lifestyle can be overwhelming and stressful. Education technology can add to the problem unless we set some clear boundaries. In this episode, we explore ways to use technology to maximize well-being. Follow: @realtechfored @ISTEofficial @mrhooker...
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Creating Uncheatable Assessments: A Skill You’ll Want to Master Before Heading Back to School Next Term
While some teachers have turned to plagiarism detectors to thwart students using ChatGPT to complete assignments on the down low, others are moving toward a more reliable solution — “uncheatable” assessments. Today we discuss the mindset and strategies we’ll need to create them. Follow: @cinehead...
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ISTELive23 Flashback: The Future of Student Engagement in an AI Classroom Is Mind-blowing
The Summer of AI series continues with a peak at how AI is taking the possibilities for student engagement to exciting new levels. Imagine teaching history or science and bringing historical figures back to life and into your classroom. Listen for a quick update on the ISTEverse, the Metaverse…
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ISTELive 23: Searching for the Best Approaches to Teaching in the Age of Generative AI
We kick off the Summer of AI Series with a search for the best ideas, thinking, and strategies to gear up for teaching in the age of generative AI. Our first guest is a past president of ISTE's board of directors who brings a deeply informed and energetic take on the questions we'll need to…
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Are We Ready? How Do We Prepare Students for the Promise and Perils of Generative AI
Are we ready to teach our students how to embrace the promise and avoid the perils of generative AI? This discussion explores how we can help students understand and use AI responsibly and creatively. We review practical strategies and real-life examples to help anyone interested in helping...
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Leading the Way: How Teachers, Students, and AI Are Reshaping Teaching and Learning
For decades, we've been writing about, discussing, and preparing for 21st-century teaching and learning. Now it looks like that moment is finally here, and the possibilities are more exciting than we imagined. We talked with an educator and researcher completing a study of how generative AI...
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Innovative Approaches That Inspire Students to Be Creative Communicators
The practice and methods of communication are evolving rapidly, challenging educators to find new ways to teach the skill. This discussion explores innovative ways to help kids become creative communicators. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @KristinCHarr @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork...
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Teaching Cross-discipline, Problem Solving Skills with Something Old And Something New: AI Makerspaces?
In this discussion, we explore the emerging link between AI and makerspaces and the need to nurture and teach the cross-discipline skills that bridge these instructional tools. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork @Haebig Caroline...
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How Exploring AI With Students Can Reduces Stress and Open New Possibilities
Few of us have time to keep up with new teaching practices and technologies. In this segment, we discuss how exploring AI with students during class can reduce stress, decrease our workload and open new possibilities for teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915...
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AI: Why Balancing Student Learning and Safety Starts With Conversations Like This
When education technology evolves quickly or takes a sudden leap, schools, school leaders, and educators can find it challenging to decide how to respond. Our guest explains why the best initial response is an inclusive conversation. Follow on Twitter: @Digital_Empower @ISTE @istebooks @mrhooker...
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Learning Unleashed is an ISTE podcast for innovative educators hosted by education technology veteran, Carl Hooker. Listen to the ISTE Radio Channel on BAM Radio Network to hear proven strategies for teaching with education technology along with personal insights from ISTE authors.
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Learning Unleashed is an ISTE podcast for innovative educators hosted by education technology veteran, Carl Hooker. Listen to the ISTE Radio Channel on BAM Radio Network to hear proven strategies for teaching with education technology along with personal insights from ISTE authors.
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