June 2023 – Bearded Tech-Ed Guy

Summer Podcast Series Episode 2

June 28, 2023 Mike Thomas

The Distance Learning Playbook Module 2 Welcome to this week’s episode of the SPS Digital Learning Hour podcast! In this installment, I delve into the exciting world of module two from the highly acclaimed book, “The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12” by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie. As avid learners, I believe in discussing our learning out loud, and I invite you to join us on this enlightening journey. This episode is a replay from February 2021. If…

Summer Podcast Series

June 21, 2023 Mike Thomas

Book Study: The Distance Learning Playbook Module 1 (Replay) Prepare yourself for an exciting new episode as I delve into the book, “The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12: Teaching for Engagement and Impact in Any Setting” authored by the esteemed Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and John Hattie. In this series of episodes, I will personally guide you through a profound exploration of each chapter, offering candid insights, personal takeaways, and reflective perspectives. This episode marks the beginning of an engaging…

Mike’s Top Takeaways for Chat GPT

June 13, 2023 Mike Thomas

In this blog post, we’re going to dive into some key points about ChatGPT and education. I won’t be able to cover everything, but I’ll give you a good starting point. I also think my takeaways will all fall under one umbrella, should we block or allow ChatGPT in our classrooms.

Higher Education + ChatGPT

June 6, 2023 Mike Thomas

When it comes to Chat GPT, there is a wide range of opinions. Depending on the educational institute, they are either viewing it as a valuable tool for improving learning or they’re voicing real concerns on the output’s accuracy and even how we, as humans, interact.