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What do dueling pianos and leadership transformation have in common? Gregory Offner, Jr., #CLON2025 keynote speaker and author of Tip Jar Culture, joins us for a dynamic conversation on building engaging, high-performing organizations.
Curious about bringing AI into your classroom? Dive in with Jack Dougall, an international educator and AI trainer known for his practical, no-nonsense strategies that truly resonate with students and teachers alike. Jack shares how he seamlessly integrates AI into his high school classroom, offering actionable insights you can use right away.
Can you teach creativity? This week, we're diving into The ABCs of Creativity with Dr. Melissa Schmitz from Wise HD. Melissa redefines creativity as a teachable skill, not just an innate talent, and highlights its vital role in today's education.
This week, Jamie and Jerri welcome author, speaker, and EdTech leader Serena Sacks-Mandel back to the pod to discuss her powerful new book, Empowered. Serena shares her journey of resilience, from overcoming a trauma-filled childhood and surviving cancer to breaking through workplace gender barriers.
Are the apps on your phone subtly rewiring your brain? Digital sociologist Dr. Julie Albright returns to the pod this week to discuss how social media's dopamine-driven design is reshaping our behavior and society itself. Learn more about Dr. Albright's groundbreaking research and explore the psychological and social consequences of our app-driven world.