Episode 29
Jed Stefanowicz: Developing the 4 Domains of Digital Literacy for K12 Classrooms
In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Jed Stefanowicz about his book 'Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture for Content Creation'. They discuss their experiences at the ISTE conference and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. They highlight the importance of utility and use cases when considering AI tools for the classroom. They also discuss the challenge of creating a culture of content creation in schools and the benefits of active technology use by students. In this conversation, Jed Stefanowicz discusses the importance of digital learning and how it can be integrated into the classroom. He emphasizes the need for educators to adapt to new technologies and engage students in content creation.
Jed also introduces the concept of the Educators Toolkit, which provides teachers with practical tools and strategies for digital learning. He highlights the four domains of digital literacy: instruction, operation, creativity, and wellness. Jed encourages instructional coaches to focus on building relationships with teachers and prioritizing teaching practices over specific tools. He also discusses the challenges of influencing those in higher positions and suggests framing conversations around student learning and the benefits of technology. Finally, Jed shares his thoughts on the future of digital learning and the importance of establishing guidelines and guardrails for AI and other technologies.
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In This Episode …
- The ISTE conference showcased the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
- When considering AI tools, it is important to focus on their utility and specific use cases in the classroom.
- Creating a culture of content creation in schools requires shared leadership and a willingness to explore new digital tools.
- Active technology use by students, such as creating videos or interactive projects, promotes engagement and deeper learning. Digital learning is essential for engaging students and promoting content creation.
- The Educators Toolkit provides practical tools and strategies for integrating technology into the classroom.
- The four domains of digital literacy are instruction, operation, creativity, and wellness.
- Instructional coaches should prioritize building relationships with teachers and focusing on teaching practices.
- Framing conversations around student learning and the benefits of technology can help influence those in higher positions.
- Establishing guidelines and guardrails for AI and other technologies is crucial for the future of digital learning.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction and Overview of the ISTE Conference
- 02:25Exploring the Impact of AI in Education
- 08:33Creating a Culture of Content Creation
- 12:15Suggestions for "Speaking to" Artificial Intelligence
- 16:47Changing the Culture of a District from Inside your Classroom
- 21:45Active vs Passive use of Educational Technology
- 22:28Building a Culture of Digital Learning
- 23:12The Educators Toolkit: The Four Domains of Digital Learning
- 29:00Influencing Those Above You
- 32:16Prioritizing the Four Domains of Digital Learning
- 38:28Supporting Instructional Coaches in the Face of Budget Cuts
- 43:18The Future of Digital Learning
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About our Guest:
Through conferences, workshops, district leadership, and instructional coaching, Jed Stefanowicz leads strategic transformation of teaching and learning through the use of digital tools and innovative practices. As Director of Digital Learning and Innovation for the Nashoba Regional School District in Massachusetts, Jed aims to engage and build staff/student digital learning capacity, keeping the focus on practice over product. As a 30 year elementary educator, coach, speaker, author, and former Massachusetts Teach Plus Policy Fellow, Jed shares his passion for effective tech integration to transform teaching and learning, creating engaging and equitable digital learning environments and experiences that activate, innovate, and motivate digital learning. He is the Author of AIM Toward Digital Learning: Activate, Innovate, Motivate, Impact to Influence, and Beyond the Bulletin Board.Check out Jed’s Books!
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jed-stefanowicz-757987123/
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