Errol Smith

Jan 10, 2025 | bamradionetwork.com | Rita Wirtz |Errol Smith |Debra Pierce |Carl Hooker

Carl Hooker with Travis Allen and Dr. Michelle AmentThis episode discusses the importance of shifting educational focus from mere knowledge acquisition to fostering human skills essential for thriving in an AI-driven world. The conversation highlights the Human Intelligence Movement, a nonprofit initiative aimed at ensuring students develop critical human skills.

Jan 7, 2025 | bamradionetwork.com | Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Emily Parnell |Jon Harper

00:00 The Decline of Reading in Education 10:18 The Impact of Technology on Attention 12:25 Challenges in Higher Education 20:07 Engaging Students with Literature 22:25 Engaging Students in Critical Thinking 23:43 The Impact of Technology on Learning 25:01 Building a Supportive Classroom Environment 28:10 Balancing Discussion and Assessment 30:06 The Power of Shared Reading Experiences 32:39 Creating Social Connections Through Texts 34:55 Rethinking Reading Practices 37:28 Empowering...

Jan 2, 2025 | bamradionetwork.com | Errol Smith |Rita Wirtz |Emily Parnell

BETA – Listen in as we wrap up 2024 with a mic drop. Each episode reviews the year’s discussions on the top 12 BRN podcasts and producer favorites as they delve into the evolving education landscape. Powered by AI, your hosts dive into the most practical and actionable ideas to support teaching, learning, and school leadership. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN’s Gen AI Podcast Lab. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving these summaries as the technology evolves.

Nov 4, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Errol Smith |Debra Pierce

Just before the last election I made a public Confession: I don’t know who we are. Honestly, I don’t have a clue… Do you? We grew up believing that we are the noble superheroes of the civilized world. The great role models and saviors of anything you can fix with a sermon or an 18-minute TED Talk. But now, I can barely recognize many of my neighbors, colleagues, friends, and even family members. Can you?

Nov 4, 2024 | bamradionetwork.com | Errol Smith |Debra Pierce

Just before the last election I made a public Confession: I don’t know who we are. Honestly, I don’t have a clue… Do you? We grew up believing that we are the noble superheroes of the civilized world. The great role models and saviors of anything you can fix with a sermon or an 18-minute TED Talk. But now, I can barely recognize many of my neighbors, colleagues, friends, and even family members. Can you?