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  • Ep 9 | Tech for Feedback Without Burnout
    2025/10/15

    Giving meaningful feedback shouldn’t come at the cost of your evenings (or your sanity). In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin explore how technology can help teachers deliver faster, more effective, and more human feedback — without burning out.

    They unpack research from John Hattie’s Visible Learning showing that feedback has one of the highest impacts on student achievement — when it’s timely, specific, and actionable. Then, they share tools and strategies to make it happen in real classrooms:

    🗣️ Use Mote to leave quick, personalized audio comments students can replay anytime.
    🤖 Try AI tools like ChatGPT or Writable to generate first-draft feedback (and save time on repetitive comments).
    📋 Build comment banks to streamline grading while keeping your tone consistent and positive.

    Plus, this episode’s “Try This Tomorrow” challenge helps you test out audio or AI feedback right away — so you can see how much time you actually save while keeping that personal touch.

    🎧 Listen now to learn how to make feedback faster, more personal, and more impactful.

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    20 分
  • Ep 8 | Digital Distractions – Are Students Really Learning?
    2025/10/08

    Let’s be honest — even the best digital lessons can fall apart when half the class is toggling between YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok. In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin tackle one of the biggest classroom challenges of 2025: keeping students focused when every device is a distraction machine.

    They unpack how digital self-regulation is a skill, not a given, and share simple, high-impact strategies you can start using tomorrow — from the Two-Tab Rule to building focus routines that work.

    You’ll learn how to:
    ✅ Teach digital self-regulation without policing devices
    ✅ Build purposeful tech use that promotes focus
    ✅ Shift from “no phones” battles to “digital balance” habits
    ✅ Model the same focus strategies you expect from students

    Try This Tomorrow: Start your “Digital Focus Routine” — post one clear slide, remind students of the Two-Tab Rule, and run a three-minute focus sprint before questions.

    Because tech isn’t the enemy — it’s the environment. Let’s teach students how to thrive in it.

    Resources & Links:
    🌐 Learn more → bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload
    📅 Register for the Schoolwide AI Conference → bcesc.org/schoolwideai

    #SchoolwideDownload #EdTech #DigitalLearning #TeachingAndLearning #FocusInClass

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    21 分
  • Ep 7 ⎸ The AI Elephant in the Room: Cheating, Learning and Preparing Students
    2025/10/01

    AI isn’t just the elephant in the room anymore—it’s in your students’ backpacks, browsers, and late-night essay drafts. So how do we shift from “catching cheaters” to preparing students for real learning in an AI-driven world?

    In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave Clark and Robin Szary reframe the “perfect essay” as a design problem for 2025 and share simple, practical moves you can use right away.

    You’ll hear:
    ✅ Why detection tools aren’t enough—and what to focus on instead
    ✅ How to draw clear, equitable lines for AI use in the classroom
    ✅ Ways to redesign tasks so student thinking is visible
    ✅ Practical strategies like adding a one-line disclosure, swapping one homework for process evidence, and running a “Check the Bot” routine with your students

    💡 Try This Tomorrow: Use one quick AI move—add a disclosure line to your next assignment or invite students to run their draft through a “Check the Bot” reflection.

    Leave with three anchors for your AI-ready classroom:

    1. Make thinking visible

    2. Teach disclosure

    3. Design tasks for the AI era

    Resources & Links:
    🌐 Learn more → bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload
    📅 Register for the Schoolwide AI Conference → bcesc.org/schoolwideai

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    27 分
  • Ep 6 | The Chatbot Effect
    2025/09/24

    What happens when students turn to AI chatbots instead of people for connection?

    In this episode of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary explore The Chatbot Effect—why students are leaning on tools like Character.AI for belonging, what that says about loneliness in schools, and how educators can foster genuine connection in an AI-driven world.

    You’ll hear:
    ✅ Why students are confiding in AI chatbots like Character.AI
    ✅ The risks of replacing real friendships with digital conversations
    ✅ How schools can restore belonging and meet students’ emotional needs
    ✅ Practical activities—like “The AI Effect” game—that get students reflecting on the role of AI in relationships

    💡 Try This Tomorrow: Use “The AI Effect” activity with your class. Have students sort AI scenarios into categories—when it supports connection, when it erodes it, and when it depends. It’s an easy way to spark discussion and build critical thinking around AI.

    Because AI isn’t going away. The challenge—and the opportunity—is making sure students still feel truly seen, supported, and connected in your classroom.

    Resources & Links:
    🌐 Learn more → bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload
    📅 Register for the Schoolwide AI Conference → bcesc.org/schoolwideai
    📖 Article referenced: ASCD – “Why Students Turn to AI for Belonging”

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    19 分
  • Ep 5 ⎸ Time-Saving Tech Routines for Teachers
    2025/09/17

    Consistency beats complexity. The secret to smoother classroom days isn’t the flashiest app or the newest tool—it’s creating smart, repeatable tech routines that free up your time and mental energy.

    In this episode of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary share practical routines that keep classrooms running smoothly, reduce chaos, and give students the structure they crave.

    You’ll hear strategies like:
    ✅ Digital check-in forms for instant feedback and attendance
    ✅ Morning slides with timers, links, and polls to start the day right
    ✅ Digital station rotations to keep transitions flowing
    ✅ Weekly announcement videos with Loom or Flip
    ✅ Exit tickets in Google Forms or Padlet for daily reflection

    💡 Try This Tomorrow: Use a digital student check-in for positive shoutouts. Build community, set the tone, and use tech to spread kindness.

    Because when students know what to expect, they settle in faster—and teachers gain back precious minutes for what matters most.

    Resources & Links:
    🌐 Learn more → bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload
    📅 Register for the Schoolwide AI Conference → bcesc.org/schoolwideai

    #SchoolwideDownload #EdTech #TeachingAndLearning #Podcast

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    23 分
  • Ep 4 ⏐ When EdTech Breaks: How to Handle Tech Fails in the Classroom
    2025/09/10

    Wi-Fi down? App crashing mid-lesson? Projector bulb out five minutes before presentations? We’ve all been there.

    In this episode of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary keep it real with stories of technology fails in the classroom—and the strategies that help you bounce back with confidence.

    You’ll learn how to:
    ✅ Build a classroom culture of flexibility when tech glitches happen
    ✅ Create backup plans so learning never stops
    ✅ Involve students in troubleshooting (they might surprise you!)
    ✅ Use humor and calm to keep the focus on connection, not perfection

    💡 Try This Tomorrow: Build a “Plan B Board” with your students—quick backup ideas for when tech doesn’t cooperate. From paper exit tickets to AI-generated prompts, it’s a simple way to build resilience and keep learning moving forward.

    Remember: it’s not about the glitch—it’s about how you handle it.

    Resources & Links:
    🌐 Learn more → bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload
    📅 Register for the Schoolwide AI Conference → bcesc.org/schoolwideai
    🛠️ Tools referenced: Pear Deck, Google Slides, Google Forms

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    24 分
  • Student Voice, Amplified: Using Tech to Hear Every Learner | Schoolwide Download Ep. 3
    2025/09/03

    In every classroom, there are students who speak up easily—and others with incredible ideas who rarely get heard. How can we make sure every student has a voice?

    In this episode of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary explore how technology can amplify student voice, making space for both confident speakers and quiet thinkers. You’ll hear how tools like Loom, Padlet, and Google Forms can help students share in ways that feel safe, authentic, and empowering.

    💡 Try This Tomorrow: Pick one tool—Loom, Padlet, or Google Forms—and ask your students a simple reflection question like, “What’s one thing you learned this week?” Even one small step can start a culture where every student feels heard.

    Because student voice isn’t just about talking—it’s about being heard.

    Resources & Links:
    🌐 Learn more → bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload
    📅 Register for the Schoolwide AI Conference → bcesc.org/schoolwideai
    🛠️ Tools referenced: Loom, Padlet, Google Forms

    Connect with Dave & Robin:
    Learn more at bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload.
    Follow us @SchoolwideDownload on Facebook & Instagram.
    Want to give feedback, be a guest, or sponsor the show? Email us: schoolwidedownload@bcesc.org

    #SchoolwideDownload #EdTech #TeachingAndLearning #Podcast

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    24 分
  • The EdTech Reality Check: Smarter Tech, Not More Tech | Schoolwide Download Ep. 2
    2025/09/03

    In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin deliver an edtech reality check—exploring whether classrooms really need more teaching tools, or just smarter, simpler use of the ones we already have.

    Teachers today are surrounded by technology—new apps, new logins, and endless “must-try” tools. But more doesn’t always mean better. In Episode 2 of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark (nationally recognized AI and edtech trainer) and Robin Szary (educator and instructional coach) explore the difference between “more tech” and “smarter tech.”

    You’ll hear what’s actually working in classrooms—like using Google Classroom as a hub to cut down on logins, Pear Deck and Nearpod for quick checks for understanding, and Canva or Wakelet to empower student creation. You’ll also get honest talk about what’s hindering learning: tool overload, low return on investment, and digital worksheets disguised as innovation.

    💡 Try This Tomorrow: Do a quick tech reflection with your students. Ask them which tools help their learning the most, and simplify your toolkit around their answers.

    At the end of the day, edtech should amplify good teaching—not overwhelm it.

    Resources & Links:
    PearDeck
    NearPod
    Padlet
    Screencastify
    Canva

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    REGISTER NOW for Schoolwide AI National Conference on November 4.

    Connect with Dave & Robin:
    Learn more at bcesc.org/schoolwidedownload.
    Follow us @SchoolwideDownload on Facebook & Instagram.
    Want to give feedback, be a guest, or sponsor the show? Email us: schoolwidedownload@bcesc.org

    #SchoolwideDownload #EdTech #TeachingAndLearning #Podcast

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    13 分