Episode #2 | 38 mins
Al in Action: Preparing Students for Life Beyond School
Rachel Yurk, Chief Information & Technology Officer from Pewaukee School District, shares how schools can bring AI to life, helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and abilities that translate beyond school walls.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Clear strategies to help school staff lead effectively in the AI era.
- Practical ways to integrate AI into student learning.
- The essential role of data in measuring impact and driving improvement.
How one Deputy Principal Transformed Parent Engagement with Quick, Powerful Online Resources
How one Deputy Principal Transformed Parent Engagement with Quick, Powerful Online Resources
What's the secret to true engagement for school communities in online safety? Doug Pitts, Deputy Headteacher at Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, reveals the practical strategies he's used to change the game at his school.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How Doug helped his parent community prioritise digital safety with the right online resources.
- Ways Orrell Newfold keep staff up to date with digital technology through effective CPD.
- Why Doug thinks integrating small, regular lessons on digital safety creates long-term success.
How Bubble Tea and Horrible Parent Badges Helped One School Improve Digital Safety
What are Bubble Tea and "Horrible Parent" badges and what do they have to do with digital safety? More than you might think. Nicole Pleysier and Andy Yu from Rehoboth Christian College are flipping the script on digital safety, using humour, data, and creative engagement to bring their entire school community—students, parents, and staff—on board with their focus on online safety.
Join us as we dive into:
- How Nicole and Andy used the power of humour and incentives to engage their students and parents.
- Why cutting through common assumptions helped them address the real issues in student digital safety.
- What types of data can reveal the invisible efforts parents are making to support their kids online.
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