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New teacher? Seasoned veteran? Leader in a school or district? No matter what your role, being in education these days is tough. We’re here to help. Join our host, Dr. Wendy Amato, as she tackles challenging issues in education with experts in the field and discusses how to inspire meaningful, vibrant, and fun PD, shifting perceptions about professional learning. read less
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[Episode 70] Why is ChatGPT Intimidating Educators? (w/Shouvik Paul)
Jun 7 2023
[Episode 70] Why is ChatGPT Intimidating Educators? (w/Shouvik Paul)
In episode 70 of Teaching Channel Talks, we had the pleasure of hosting Shouvik Paul, the Chief Revenue Officer at Copyleaks. During this insightful conversation, Wendy and Shouvik delved into the profound influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on education. As a leading AI-powered content and plagiarism detection platform, Copyleaks is at the forefront of supporting teachers in an evolving education landscape that now includes tools like ChatGPT and Shouvik sheds light on the potential of AI programs like ChatGPT to augment the learning experience for students. Prepare to be enlightened as we explore the transformative power of AI in education and discover how educators can harness its capabilities to empower their students.ArticlesShouvik Paul has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal and Vanity Fair about Copyleaks work in detecting plagiarism and AI sourced content. ChatGPT's Mind-Boggling, Possibly Dystopian Impact on the Media World — Vanity FairProfessors Turn to ChatGPT to Teach Students a Lesson — The Wall Street JournalResourcesCopyleaks has created a free Google Chrome extension to help educators detect AI content on the web, click here to try it out!Learn more about how Copyleaks is using AI to detect the presence of AI in this downloadable: Copyleaks AI Content DetectorLearn more about how Copyleaks is fighting plagiarism in education in this downloadable: Copyleaks AI-Powered Plagiarism Detector
[Episode 69] Everyone Matters, Everyone Belongs: Lessons from a Gifted Filmmaker (w/Scilla Andreen)
May 3 2023
[Episode 69] Everyone Matters, Everyone Belongs: Lessons from a Gifted Filmmaker (w/Scilla Andreen)
In this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, we welcome Scilla Andreen, an accomplished film director, and CEO of Impactful. Just in time for Mental Health Awareness month, she and Dr. Wendy Amato delve into Scilla's journey as a filmmaker, exploring her experiences and the inspiration behind her films Angst, Like, Race to be Human, and Upstanders. But what sets Scilla apart from other filmmakers is her unique approach to tough topics.Scilla has gamified difficult subjects, creating creative coping toolkits to help people navigate through the challenges of mental health and other critical issues. She has also been instrumental in bringing mental health to the forefront of conversations in education, providing a platform for young people to share their stories and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness. In this podcast, we explore Scilla's incredible journey, her approach to filmmaking, and her impact on the world around her. So, grab a coffee, sit back, and join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Scilla Andreen.Resources for Continued LearningIn this episode, Scilla and Wendy talk about the Creative Coping Toolkit (CCT), an online learning platform built around IMPACTFUL's mental health film collection and designed to bring about deeper learning, engagement, and impact through expanded programming and support services. The CCT is available for schools, businesses, and non-profits. Find out about how you can bring the Creative Coping Toolkit to your organization here.Be sure to follow IMPACTFUL on social media to hear about their latest films and programs, and check out Teaching Channel's free teacher resources to hear about our quarterly free screenings of IMPACTFUL films and accompanying panel discussions.IMPACTUL: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
[Episode 67] Exploring the Challenges of Literacy in Education (w/ Kari Yates and Jan Burkins)
Feb 22 2023
[Episode 67] Exploring the Challenges of Literacy in Education (w/ Kari Yates and Jan Burkins)
Join Dr. Wendy Amato and literacy educators and authors Jan Burkins and Kari Yates as they explore the challenges of literacy in education today. Join us for a discussion on their new book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom, as we break down the six shifts we can make to integrate effective reading strategies from each perspective. Be sure to check out the show notes below for resources from Kari and Jan!Continue LearningHere are a few of our favorite resources and links for educators looking to explore the shift to more science-aligned practices.Free Downloadable ResourcesDialogic Conversations: A Grover Whitehurst-influenced resource.The Six Commitments: A "nod" to the magnitude and commitment required to make change a reality.Blogs & Related Articles4 Simple Steps for Using Elkonin Boxes to Help Children Lock Words in MemoryUsing Our Flexible Phonics Lesson Template (Part 2): The Phonemic Awareness Warm-UpMaking Time for Complex Text in Literacy InstructionContinuing Education from Learners Edge5227: Shifting Your Focus to the Science of Reading (Featuring Jan & Kari's book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom)5150: Magnifying Reading Intervention Through Science and Research5126: Five Keys to Reading InstructionOptions to Continue Your JourneyJoin