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The episode delves into the nature of creativity at Hillbrook, discussing the distinctions between performing arts, visual arts, design, and making. The educators emphasize the importance of mistakes in the learning process, the role of empathy, and the significance of audience-centric creation. The conversation underscores the broader implications of these creative endeavors, highlighting their impact on interpersonal interactions and personal growth.

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We all know that (discussions of) artificial intelligence is taking over the world... one robot at a time. At Hillbrook, we've always pushed what's possible with the latest technologies, especially when it comes to our students. So, let’s get together and talk about AI in the classroom.

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Collection of resources on AI in Education available at https://wakelet.com/wake/AHAql39IDVSmjynlhGGKM

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Join Director of Technology Bill Selak as hit talks with performing arts teacher VanNessa Hulme Silbermann and ceramic arts teacher Laura Hale about the Artist's Lens. Analogous to a scientific lens/bias, the artist's lens leverages lessons from the arts like co-creation and interpersonal skills to other disciplines.

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Performing Arts Teacher VanNessa Hulme Silbermann and Art Teacher Susie Heeter sit down with Bill Selak to talk about the inaugural 4th grade drama performance. Hear about the collaborative process of creating costumes and masks, and how our fourth graders brought down the house in their plays.

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Enable learning for all with simple choices. Learn how to make learning more accessible through audio, visuals, and built-in settings on mobile devices. Understand how both good pedagogy and technical skills can contribute to a more inclusive environment at conferences, in classrooms, and in schools.

Understand how to be more inclusive in three simple areas: audio/sound, visual/presentations, and software (built-in OS settings). Evidence of success will be a better awareness of blind spots around accessibility tools; comments like, “Wow, that never occurred to me, and it’s so simple to make that adjustment,” will be the expectation.

Instructional strategies are simple, yet powerful and inclusive.

Resources at http://eduawesome.com/accessibility

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Amy Hand joins the pod as we discuss ways to have fun and engaging conversations with your kids around math. Amy recounts our recent Family Math Fair parent ed event, and shares great resources.

Games mentioned (these make great gifts!):

• 24
• Set
• Rush hour
• Chocolate fix

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In this episode, Bill Selak sits down with Gulliver LaValle to discuss Hillbrook School's DEI Lens--a tool used for employees and board members for making decisions and having discussions in a more inclusive way.

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• https://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com/
• https://www.eddiemoorejr.com/
• 21 Day Challenge at https://www.eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge
• @eddieknowsmoore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieknowsmoore
• https://www.dyingofwhiteness.com/

Edis Mesic (’20) interviews lower school parent Chris Pruett in this episode. Edis was part of the Women in Finance and Technology Teaching Youth (WIFTTY) Reach Beyond Block.

It’s our first live podcast! Hillbrook School’s Vision 2020 strategic plan challenged us to reimagine the student experience, with a strong call to develop more concrete ways that we achieve...