The Next Renaissance, How technology is changing teaching, learning, and living.

My guest today is Dr. Suzanne Newall, Chief EducationStrategist for GTS Solutions (GTS TechnologySolutions | IT for the Public Sector) and Founder/President of ConnectEd Learning Community (ConnectedLearning Community – Growth for all, by all, with all.) We discuss the intersection of literacy and technology andhow AI fits into the traditional and non-traditional educational settings.   We also discuss why you should never allowAndy to talk to librarians.   

Andy interviews Tim Foley, Assistant Superintendent at ParkCounty 6 School District in Cody Wyoming.  We discuss their recent technology initiatives, the unique opportunities they provide to their students, the role of AI—and the reason they have bear drills. 

Andy interviews Tim Foley, Assistant Superintendent at ParkCounty 6 School District in Cody Wyoming.  We discuss their recent technology initiatives, the unique opportunities they provide to their students, the role of AI—and the reason they have bear drills. 

Dr. Ryan Baker is a thought leader in AI in education. He is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence andEducation at Adelaide University and the Director of Penn Center for Learning Analytics. He has been conducting research on AI and Educational Data Mining (EDM) for decades. We talk about the current state of AI and the future for teaching and learning. Note: The podcast is audio only due to some video problems during the podcast.

Dr. Robert Bostic is a nationally recognized educator andeducational leader.  He has been ateacher, principal, technologist, and superintendent.  We discuss how technology can be used toempower learners and level the playing field--and what is unique about a Municipal School District. 

Today I interview Mr. John Costilla, an educator, marketingand innovation expert, online learning guru and edtech business analyst.  We discuss edtech’s future in education, AI’srole, and how the edtech business model is changing.  We also talk ask why he bought a full-sizetrain caboose for his back yard. 

Dr. Andy Berning interviews Vernon Ordndorff, Superintendent of Park County School District #6 in Cody, Wyoming (www.park6.org). They discuss the role of technology as well as the innovative Classroom to Career initiative,--and the Elvis Effect of Technology. Ignite Wyoming: ignitewy.orgIgnite Wyoming – Raising awareness and support for the work of Wyoming public schools.

Dr. Diane Frost, a retired superintendent in Texas public schools, discusses the current state of teacher training and the promise that technology holds for the future of training. We also discuss whether AI will replace us all.

Andy interviews David Williams, CEO of Village Tech Schools,(www.villagetechschools.org),a public charter school in Duncanville, TX. They discuss the Village Tech model of an active, creative, and immersive environment, as well as how AI fits into education. David discusses his vision for education and explains why he wouldn't let Andy go down the slide at his school.

Dr. Andy Berning talks with Jerry Allen, Chief Technology Officer for a large K-12 school district in Texas, about the role AI can and should play in teaching and learning. We discuss the balanced approach to implementing AI, the precautions we need in placed, and--will it actually replace us.

Dr. Andy Berning talks with Richard Martin, CEO of Scinary Cybersecurity, about cybersecurity threats for teachers and how to minimize your exposure. We discuss cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and if your phone is really listening to you.