{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Learning Through Technology","title":"From Burnout to Breakthrough: Mark Urwick on Blending Sustained Mentorship and Smart Tech for Teacher Retention","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2587,"description":"Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. Integrating technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for students and educators.\nIn this Learning Through Technology podcast episode, Alex and Bob connect with Mark Urwick, an Education Professional at the Oxnard School District. Mark is a social studies teacher at RJ Frank Academy and the induction coordinator for the Oxnard School District, responsible for training new teachers.\nJoin us as we explore technology integration in education, the benefits of project-based learning, and supporting new teachers through mentorship programs. Mark also discusses the importance of maintaining a balance between traditional and tech-based teaching methods, using AI in the classroom, and the importance of using technology to create meaningful and authentic learning experiences for the students. Mark talks about attending Project Zero at Harvard over the summer along with a group of teachers under training and the program's benefits on new teachers, including enhancing the students learning with visible thinking routines..\n\nDon't miss out on this insightful conversation!\n\nLike what you’re hearing on the podcasts and want to dive deeper?\n\nSubscribe to our Newsletter here: https://stsed.com/podcast/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/b_2a_1rLuEm7QAYX_XAB_1b9a9aZM-OWX8ZOu0NFK88/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iZTM4/NDVjZDYzNWRiMGJl/Yjk5MzdmYjVlNDJk/MzlhOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}