Episode 80: Season 3 Finale

In this season Finale, Steve and Sophie reflect on season three, share upcoming plans for season four, and discuss their experiences with conferences, guest highlights, and new initiatives in education and Edtech.

Unlocking the Future of PBL with AI: Insights from Tara & John In this episode, educators Tara and John revisit their pioneering work on project-based learning (PBL), emphasizing how AI tools are transforming classroom dynamics, community engagement, and teacher capacity. They share practical strategies, recent book updates, and insights on fostering meaningful human-AI collaboration to elevate student thinking and skills. Key Topics: The evolution and re-release of "The Tapas Approach" with

Austin Levinson joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing engagement crisis in education and why the solution isn’t simply “less technology,” but more intentional, student-centered learning. Drawing on design thinking and project-based pedagogy, Austin argues that real engagement involves active participation and that educators should prioritize empathy for student needs over rigid adherence to curriculum. The conversation also explores healthier approaches to assessment—emphasizing feedback o

Keywords education, teaching strategies, teach like a pirate, teacher branding, student engagement, professional development, educational technology, AI literacy, teacher empowerment. Key Topics The origin of 'Teach Like a Pirate' Branding and marketing in education Fostering creativity and engagement International education insights The role of AI literacy in teaching

Keywords education technology, student innovation, classroom collaboration, edtech, Markify, entrepreneurship in education Key Topics Anthony Beckett's educational journey Development and impact of Markify Challenges and successes in edtech implementation Sound Bites "Why can't notes be on my Chromebook?" "Markify supports account integration." "Group work becomes teamwork."

Keywords student agency, education, teaching strategies, educational leadership, classroom management, AI in education, teacher empowerment, educational reform Key Topics Understanding student agency and its importance Barriers to implementing student agency in classrooms Strategies to meet students where they are The impact of buzzwords like AI and equity in education The importance of teacher authenticity and passion Sound Bites "Meet people where they are in understanding