In this hopeful and inquisitive episode, Kris and Katie welcome Alex Gray, an experienced educator and content creator. Alex shares insights into his platform DEEP Professional - Develop, Engage, Explore, and Progress, and explains how these "verbs" shape his approach to teaching and professional development, along with highlighting the need for AI literacy in schools to empower students to critically engage with technology and navigate its implications responsibly.
Alex discusses his journey into content creation during the lockdown, emphasizing the importance of continually developing skills and exploring new avenues for growth. He shares his perspective on education and the need to focus on enhancing performance rather than aiming for perfection, advocating for a mindset of progress over perfection. We also dive into the challenges of navigating the digital landscape and the importance of authenticity in a world where social media often presents curated snapshots of success.
Find Alex, including DEEP Professional and the International Classroom at the links below, and don't forget to follow, subscribe, and review EdShift!
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergray84/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ticpodcast
🔗 Website: https://coursesdeepprofessional.com/
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[01:31]: Explaining DEEP
[03:57]: Practice makes progress and why this matters
[07:51]: Don't be outstanding, perform
[08:40]: Modelling authenticity
[11:04]: AI importance and risks
[13:32]: Ideas and advice for using AI
[17:23]: Conversing with AI
[21:00]: Importance of human connection and critical thinking
[35:05]: The best part of Alex's day
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