Getting Smart Podcast

How Can AI Reshape and Reshuffle The Creation of Value? | Sangeet Paul Choudary

Join us on this week’s Getting Smart Podcast as we sit down with Sangeet Paul Choudary, author of Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Attacks the Knowledge Economy. Together with Tom Vander Ark, Sangeet explores the profound reshuffling of markets, education, and talent development in the age of AI. Discover how the value creation chain—curiosity, curation, and judgment—is shifting and why reimagining systems around AI as an engine, rather than a tool, is the key to thriving in the future. Tune in to unlock insights into coordination, innovation, and the possibilities of AI-driven ecosystems. Listen now! Outline (00:00) Introduction to the Great Reshuffling (04:55) Curiosity, Curation, and Judgment (15:38) AI as a Tool vs. AI as an Engine (23:14) Coordination and the Future of AI Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here LinkedIn Reshuffle Platform Thinking Labs First Getting Smart Podcast Appearance Sangeet Substack  

How Can AI and Media Literacy Revolutionize Personalized Learning? | Hayley Spira-Bauer

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen and Hayley Spira-Bauer explore the transformative potential of AI, media literacy, and personalized learning in reshaping education. The lively conversation discusses how generative AI can reduce teacher workloads, foster high-agency classrooms, and create opportunities for meaningful human connections. The conversation also dives into the importance of media literacy as a core skill for navigating today’s digital landscape, empowering students to critically evaluate information and thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Tune in to discover actionable insights on building innovative, student-centered learning ecosystems and preparing learners for the future. Outline (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (01:50) AI's Impact on Teacher Workload (03:41) Increasing Human Connection and Learning Ecosystems (10:23) Reimagining Cross-Curricular Teaching (14:27) Student Agency and Self-Directed Learning (31:49) The Role of Content Knowledge and Skills Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Hayley Spira-Bauer Website LinkedIn Fullmind Learning Can't Wait Podcast  

Catching Up! | School Start Dates, Teacher Shortages, and Identity in Education

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen and Mason Pashia explore key topics shaping education today, from the varying start dates of schools across the U.S. to the global progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They dive into data on teacher shortages, discussing challenges with retention and exploring innovative solutions like rethinking educator models. The conversation also touches on the neuroscience of adolescent identity formation, emphasizing the importance of creating opportunities for healthy risk-taking and personal growth in schools. Tune in to hear insights on how schools can address current challenges while fostering connection, curiosity, and purpose among learners. Outline (00:00) Introduction and Agenda (04:02) Global Goals and School Meals Progress (07:40) Public School Perception Survey Results (12:48) Teacher Shortage Data and Analysis (17:36) Rethinking Teacher Models (27:28) Identity Formation and Adolescent Development (37:23) Human Expression and Connection (42:47) What's That Song? Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here When Do Kids Go Back to School? Exclusive Poll: As Support for Schools Plummets, Americans Resist Closing Education Department Reading for Fun: Student Experiences How an Indiana District Puts a Premium on Teacher Autonomy Overview of Teacher Shortages How Can We Keep Teachers Teaching? State of the American Teacher Survey The Teaching Model That’s Keeping Educators in Schools The Great Simplification Podcast: Taylor Guthrie Sand Talk: Indigenous Thinking in a World That’s Lost Its Way Mile-Long Table in Denver Seats Thousands of Strangers to Eat and Celebrate Community Introducing Kestrel and Other Songs  

How is Michigan Leading State-Wide Transformation and Innovation? | Dr. Dave Richards

Join us on the latest episode of the Getting Smart Podcast as Rebecca Midles sits down with Dr. Dave Richards, Executive Director of the Future Learning Council. Together, they explore how Michigan’s coalition of school districts and ISDs is driving statewide transformation through personalized learning and competency-based education. Discover how member-driven networks are fostering collaboration, scaling innovation, and creating flexible, learner-centered systems. From micro-schools to professional development tools, this episode dives deep into the future of education. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about empowering communities and reimagining learning for all students! Outline (00:12) Introduction and Podcast Overview (04:14) Meeting Dave Richards (08:28) Building the Future Learning Council (16:24) Supporting Rural Schools (20:10) Professional Development Resources (23:59) Future Vision and Innovation Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here LinkedIn Future Of Learning Council Michigan Virtual

How Are Fab Labs Transforming Education and Career Pathways? | Michael Stone & Kristen Burrus

On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen is joined by Kristen Burrus and Michael Stone from Chattanooga to discuss how fab labs and innovative learning ecosystems are transforming STEM education. They explore how STEM School Chattanooga and the Volkswagen eLab Network are integrating project-based learning, credentialing, and essential skill-building to create meaningful pathways for students. Learn how these efforts are bridging the gap between education and workforce readiness, offering students functional solutions to real-world challenges. Outline (00:00) Introduction and Podcast Overview (03:16) Memorable Learning Experiences (07:19) Chattanooga's STEM School Journey (19:17) Leveraging Labs for Essential Skills (20:34) Certification Process and Success Stories (25:37) Building Fab Folio: From Google Forms to AI Integration (29:27) Impact and Future of Fab Folio Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog here Fab Labs Network Michael Stone - LinkedIn Kristin Burrus - FabLearn Fellow FabLearn Fellows Program Volkswagen eLab Network