SuperSpeaks
SuperSpeaks is the podcast that explores the hidden world of superintendents and system leaders of school districts in the US. Join Mark Sparvel from Microsoft Education in his effort to better understand what’s working for school leaders in these unprecedented times.
- Update frequency
- every 25 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Understanding the Two Ways We Can Reduce Cognitive Load with AI: Only One Supports Critical Thinking
In this conversation, Mark Sparvelle and Professor Dr. Michael Gerlich discuss the impact of AI on critical thinking and cognitive processes. They explore the concept of cognitive offloading, where i…
00:25:47 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
A Look Under the Hood At How AI Models For Education Are Developed, Improved, and Refined
In this conversation, Jake Hoffman, a senior principal researcher at Microsoft, discusses the intersection of AI, cognition, and education. He explores how machine learning has evolved, the importanc…
00:22:02 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Selecting The Right Framework To Bring Gen AI Into Your Class, Course Or District:
We invited the creators of the five prominent models for teaching with technology to help us compare and contrast their features in the context of generative AI. Join us for a side-by-side exploratio…
00:18:21 |
Sun 06 Oct 2024
The Small and Big Thinking Required to Teach Effectively with Gen AI: Models Part-1
For the first time, the creators of the SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks met to discuss their widely adopted models and how they fit in the age of generative AI. They a…
00:18:30 |
Sat 21 Sep 2024
An Emerging AI-Specific Framework Tailored To The Challenges of Teaching With Gen AI
Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban discusses her study of various educational technology integration frameworks and her current focus on integrating AI into higher education. The conversation explores the impo…
00:20:40 |
Sun 15 Sep 2024
Looking Beyond SAMR and TPACK: An Expanded Framework for Teaching with Technology
Dr. Helen Crompton discusses effective technology integration in education and the limitations of existing models. She introduces the SETI framework, which emphasizes the importance of a shared respo…
00:21:23 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
How the Process of Integrating Technology and Teaching Is Evolving : Part 1
There are growing signs that conventional thinking about introducing technology into classrooms is shifting. Some educators believe that established technology integration frameworks need to evolve …
00:14:16 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Smart Ways To Use SAMR As a Roadmap for Teaching With Gen AI
Some educators view the SAMR model for technology use in teaching as a “hill to climb” with the aim of getting to the top. The founder clarifies this misunderstanding and shares smart ways to use the…
00:11:55 |
Thu 16 May 2024
The New 21st Century Skills: John Hattie Lists the Critical Four in the Age of Gen AI
Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, John Hattie believes the conventional idea of 21st-century skills is outdated. In this discussion, he draws on research to update the list and identify …
00:13:56 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
Using SAMR in the Age of Gen AI: The Model’s Creator Offers Three Next-Level Examples
How applicable is the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating Generative AI in education? Are any adaptations needed? If so, where and what? We checked in with the creator of SAMR for an upda…
00:12:29 |
Sat 13 Apr 2024
Unlocking Student Potential with Generative AI: John Hattie On What Works - Part 1
John Hattie discusses the impact of technology in classrooms and the importance of collective efficacy in teaching. Hattie, author of Visible Learning, emphasizes the need for teachers to understand …
00:15:20 |
Sat 16 Mar 2024
Is Your School System GAI Ready? A School Leader’s Checklist
CoSN collaborated with school system leaders across the United States of America to create a generative AI readiness checklist. The guide covers the essential bases required to prepare for AI impleme…
00:15:57 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
What Works: Inside the Australian Department for Education’s Roadmap for Scaling AI
We connected with the Australian Department for Education for a behind-the-scenes look at their pilot program to introduce and scale generative AI across the school system. The insight-rich discussio…
00:20:53 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
The School Leader’s New Challenge: Learning and Unlearning In the Age of Generative AI
School leaders are guiding organizations through a historic moment in education — the first back-to-school term in the age of generative artificial intelligence. Administrators are exploring what is …
00:23:43 |
Wed 06 Sep 2023
Facing the Future: ISTE CEO Keenly Understands the School Leader's Mandate in the Age of Generative AI
In an age of ambiguity and uncertainty, having a clear vision and understanding of what it takes to meet the moment is refreshing, encouraging, and empowering. This is especially true for school lead…
00:06:45 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
Three-Minute Tech Talk: A Wiser Use of Education Technology
We checked in with a school leader in the Loudon County School District who shared a wicked-smart approach to using education technology more efficiently and effectively.
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00:03:00 |
Tue 08 Aug 2023
Discovering Helpful Tools and Features in the Technologies You Already Use Daily
We had an eye-opening discussion with a PLC coach about the tech tools her teachers and students can access but may be unaware of the features or how to use them. This is often the case with AI featu…
00:05:56 |
Wed 02 Aug 2023
Technologists and School Administrators Taking Risks Together and Leaning Into the Future of Generative AI
The summer of AI series continues with a look at the need for education technologists and school leaders to collaborate, take necessary risks and prepare teachers and students for the future of gener…
00:07:00 |
Wed 26 Jul 2023
Navigating the Future of School Leadership: Pivoting From Pandemic Era Challenges to the Age of Generative AI
The summer of AI series continues with a look at the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations school leaders face as we shift from the pandemic era to the age of generative AI. What are …
00:16:13 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
ISTELive23: Prioritizing What Matters Most As Generative AI in Education Accelerates
New York City was one of the first school districts to block ChatGPT in its schools. The district reversed that decision, and now, schools in and around New York City are leaning into generative wit…
00:13:09 |
Wed 12 Jul 2023
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