Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators
Shifting Schools is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the latest trends, strategies, and tools in K-12 education. Hosted by educators Jeff Utecht and Tricia Friedman, the podcast provides a platform for teachers, administrators, and education thought leaders to share their experiences and insights on how to improve teaching and learning. From innovative approaches in classroom management to leveraging technology for personalized learning, Shifting Schools tackles the most pressing issues facing K12 educators today. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this podcast will inspire you to think outside the box and shift your educational approach. Tune in to Shifting Schools to gain new perspectives, share ideas, and join a community of passionate educators who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of their students.
Follow us at @shiftingschools on Twitter and @shiftingschoolspod on Instagram and Tiktok
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
242: Student-led podcasting for sustained learning
On this special episode, Jeff and Tricia sit down with a listener of the show: Joe Taranto. Joe reached out to Jeff and Tricia about his experience podcasting with students. Joe shares what he has le…
We need student voice and student storytellers now more than ever.
The Port Townsend School District Website for the 2022 Salish Coast Elementary Children’s Film Festival
This year the Library/STEM program at Salish Coast Elementary hosted the 2022 SC Children’s Fil…
241: Data Visualization and Women in STEM
On this episode we are so excited to bring you words of wisdom from Eva Murray.
Eva Murray is an international speaker on the topics of data visualization, data culture and data communities ,she’s a …
Supporting students in the search for their voice
About Swapna Krishna
Swapna Krishna is a science and technology communicator specializing in the geek space. She regularly creates science videos on TikTok and contributes to Wired, NPR, StarTrek.com…
240: New 2023 Protocols and Updates for our Podcast Family
On this episode, Jeff and Tricia bring listeners an abundance of news.
Up first they let listeners know that the 3rd annual collection of protocols is now available to download free.
Jeff and Tricia …
Bonus: Fiction Podcasts for Creative Writing: Backwards Chaining Approach
In this free webinar from Jeff and Tricia we talk about using a backwards chaining approach to scaffling learning for students and why right now is a great time to introduce students to podcasts befo…
239: How to Balance Structure vs Agency with Design-Based Learning and Scratch
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Guest: Francisco Cervantes
Francisco Cervantes is the Director of Creative Learning of …
Bonus Episode: 3 Google Chrome Extensions for Better Presentation Design
This is an audio recording of the free webniar Jeff and Tricia did on YouTube.
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238: The Skills of Journalist Today and Interactive Journalism
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Join Jeff at the NCCE23 conference happening in Tacoma, WA. Stop by and say hig…
237: Who Owns Your Data?
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236: The Secret of Multiple Languages and Getting Connected in Internships
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Our Guest: Fredrik van Huynh
Fredrik van Huynh is the co-founder and director at Absolute Internship, a leading global internship program…
Bounce Episode: Macbeth from Play on Podcast
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235: Inviting Student Culture into our Classrooms with Social Media
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Guest: Ana Maria Torres
The Puerto Rican Miss Frizzle. Your favorite pop culture concierge. Design and BTEC Creative Media teacher at …
234: Using Social Media in Schools: A Panel of Experts
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233: Social Media for Teachers and Students
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Guest: Andréa JonesAndréa Jones is the creator and lead social media strategist at OnlineDrea.com
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232: The Collaboration behind the Solar Podcast
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Stephanie ArakelianStephanie is a senior podcast marketi…
231: Getting Credit for Service Learning Abroad
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Guest: Bernie Weigand
I'm a licensed k-12 teacher in California and Oregon with endorsements that include Language Arts, …
230: Facilitating Meeting in K12 Education and Building Trust in Groups
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Guest: Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini
After 36 years of working in schools, I continue t…
Free Podcasting Webinar: Podcasting with Students and Teams
Jeff and Tricia walk through their free Shifting Schools podcasting resources that can be found in the free resource area at shitingschools.com. They cover how to support and create strucutres for st…