ChatEDU – The AI & Education Podcast11 Okt 2024

To Tech or Not to Tech - A Conversation with Darron Vigliotti | Ep. 31

In this episode of ChatEDU (To Tech or Not to Tech - A Conversation with Principal Darron Vigliotti), Matt and Liz sit down with Darron Vigliotti, a middle school principal and former high school science teacher. Darron brings his thoughtful perspective on balancing technology and tech-free spaces in the classroom. Key points of the conversation include:

Darron’s reflections on creating tech-free learning spaces and how that can improve attention and engagement (for both students and teachers)
The impact of tech distraction in 1:1 Chromebook environments and strategies to mitigate it.
How his faculty is experimenting with journals and more analog approaches to help students slow down and engage deeply with their learning.
Exploring the SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) as a framework to thoughtfully integrate technology where it’s most impactful.
A broader discussion on AI in education, how it differs from traditional EdTech, and the potential future role of AI as a teaching partner.
Darron’s experience with NotebookLM and how AI tools can offer fascinating possibilities for students and teachers.

Darron also shares stories from his career in education, the challenges of finding balance between learning outcomes and processes, and why promoting lifelong learning is essential.

Links Mentioned:

Skills21 Prompts Page - https://www.skills21.org/prompts
Next, Curtail the Chromebooks - Fordham Institute - https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/next-curtail-chromebooks
Educational Screens in Classrooms Do More Harm Than Good - Newsweek - https://www.newsweek.com/educational-screens-classrooms-do-more-harm-good-opinion-1953468

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