{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Make It Mindful: An Education Podcast","title":"#42 Surviving Tech Turbulence with Leigh Anne Scherer","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2589,"description":"Leigh Anne Scherer, Technology Director at North Clackamas School District, navigated the unprecedented challenges of transitioning to online learning during the pandemic, offering key insights into the role of technology in education.\n\nIn this episode, Leigh Anne and Seth discuss:\nThe rapid shift to virtual learning in 2020 and the lessons learned from navigating this transformation.\nThe importance of ensuring data privacy and security in the adoption of digital curriculum and AI tools.\nHow accessibility features in digital tools can enhance learning for all students, with a focus on English learners.\nThe experimental approach Leigh Anne's district is taking towards AI, allowing teachers to explore tools while maintaining a cautious stance on student-facing AI applications.\nThe parallels between how large language models and humans learn language, and the implications for language learners in the classroom.\nThe potential and pitfalls of using AI in education, particularly the risks of relying too heavily on translation tools for English learners.\nSubscribe to Make It Mindful to explore more deep-dive conversations about transformative solutions in education, available wherever you get your podcasts.\nAbout today’s guest\nLeigh Anne Scherer is the Technology Director for North Clackamas School District in Oregon, where she brings her extensive experience as an English learner educator and school administrator to the role. With a focus on accessibility, data privacy, and innovative uses of technology, Leigh Anne plays a crucial role in guiding her district's approach to digital learning and AI integration.\nAbout your host\nSeth Fleischauer is the host of the Make It Mindful podcast and the founder of Banyan Global Learning. With a psychology degree from Princeton and a background in elementary education, Seth's work bridges technology, education, and human connection. His company, Banyan Global Learning, has delivered over 40,000 program hours across four continents,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aX0c3Zcu_BWgnhhPpU7UI3YNLxRjFjQabj8M1H8irwE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjhi/ZWY0ZTA5YTUxYjE1/YTlmY2NlYTQ3NDkz/ZDZlYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}