AmpED to 11

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Episodes 39

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Since Dec 2024

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Elevating AI in Education Welcome to AmpED to 11, the podcast where AI, education, and technology collide to reshape the future of learning. Hosted by EdTech experts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma, AmpED to 11 brings you the latest insights, trends, and strategies in AI-powered education. We believe that education should never settle for "good enough." Each episode is packed with cutting-edge news, expert interviews, and actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of EdTech. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or EdTech professional, AmpED to 11 equips you with the tools to integrate AI into education and drive innovation. What You Can Expect: AI in Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and trends that are transforming classrooms and educational technology. Expert Interviews: Brett leads in-depth conversations with top educators, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is shaping the future of learning. Tech Updates: Rebecca delivers the latest news and updates in AI and education, providing insights into new developments and practical applications for educators. Actionable Tips: Get real-world strategies and tools that you can immediately apply in your classroom or EdTech business to enhance learning outcomes. Why Listen? In each episode of AmpED to 11, you’ll: Learn how AI is revolutionizing education and how you can stay ahead. Gain practical insights from leaders in education and technology. Discover AI-powered tools and strategies to implement in your classroom or EdTech business. Meet the Hosts: Brett Roer is an EdTech visionary who excels at uncovering powerful stories in education and building connections with innovators. He’s committed to bridging the gap between technology and educators to enhance learning. Rebecca Bultsma is an educator and tech strategist with a talent for breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights. She helps educators integrate the latest technology and AI into their teaching, improving engagement and outcomes. Who Should Listen? AmpED to 11 is perfect for: Educators and administrators looking to integrate AI into their teaching. EdTech professionals seeking the latest industry trends and tools. Tech enthusiasts interested in the role of AI in the future of education. Join Brett and Rebecca as they turn the dial on education and AI, bringing you inspiring conversations and actionable advice to drive innovation in the classroom. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead of the curve with AmpED to 11.

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S2E36 29 Schools, 29 Positions on AI: Bill Bass on Managing the Impossible Divide

Jun 01, 2026 57m Transcript

What does it mean to prepare students for a world where the tools keep changing? Bill Bass has been wrestling with that question for over two decades. As Innovation Coordinator for Parkway School…

S2E35 Inside the AI Rollercoaster With Briarcliff Manor Schools

May 18, 2026 56m Transcript

A student called his school's AI policy "consistently inconsistent", different every period, different every classroom. That phrase is the reason this episode exists.Brett Roer travels to Briarcliff…

S2E34 Walking and Talking: The Workflow Hack That Turned Neighborhood Walks Into Books with Rachelle Dene Poth

May 04, 2026 47m Transcript

What does it look like when an educator refuses to stop growing? For Rachelle Dené Poth, it meant going to law school while teaching full-time, not to escape the classroom, but to understand it more…

S2E33 Building Their Own AI: How School Districts Are Going Beyond Vendors with Daniel Friedman and Dr. Patrick Fogarty

Apr 20, 2026 1h 6m Transcript

What if school districts stopped buying AI tools and started building them?In this episode, we talk with Daniel Friedman (Director of Technology, Hicksville Public Schools) and Dr. Patrick Fogarty…

S2E32 The Five Questions Every Parent Should Ask About School AI with Jason B. Allen

Apr 06, 2026 47m Transcript

Parents discover their teenagers are using AI in school, but they're learning about it after decisions are already made. Jason B. Allen, National Director of Partnerships at the National Parents…

S2E31 National AI Literacy Day 2026: Building Community Playbooks with Erin Mote

Mar 27, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

What if the data that matters most isn't grades or test scores, but the messy, beautiful process of how students actually learn?Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, joins Brett and Rebecca for a timely…

S2E30 From Compliance to Capacity: Rethinking Accountability in AI with Julia Fallon

Mar 23, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

What does it mean when policy disconnects from the classroom, and AI is forcing us to finally pay attention?Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of SETDA (State Educational Technology Directors…

S2E29 Harl Roehm on Fighting for What You Love in Education

Mar 09, 2026 1h 29m Transcript

Can you really love something if you're not fighting to make it better? Harl Roehm, a 28-year veteran CTE teacher from Collierville, Tennessee, has spent his career proving that the answer is no.…

S2E28 AI in Schools Without the Hype: Pedagogy First, Parents Included with Joseph South & Jessica Garner

Feb 23, 2026 1h 9m Transcript

Two big truths can coexist: AI is powerful, and schools can absolutely make a mess of it.In this episode of AmpED to 11, Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Joseph South (Chief Innovation…

S2E27 Future by Design: Marisa Janicek on Decentralized Libraries and AI-Ready Learning

Feb 09, 2026 1h 10m Transcript

What happens when a K–6 school district designs learning spaces that look more like Stanford than Sesame Street—and asks students to lead the future of work?In this AmpED to 11 episode, we're joined…

S2E26 What Only Humans Can Teach: Jessica Paulsen and Roberto Vargas on Post-AI Classrooms

Jan 26, 2026 1h 3m

What if AI could actually make your classroom more human?In this episode of AmpED to 11, we sit down with Jessica Paulsen, President of Innovation and Impact at LEAP Innovations, and Roberto Vargas,…

S2E25 AI, Empathy, and “It Depends” | Michelle Culver, Bomi Akarakiri and Cyra Alesha (The Rithm Project)

Jan 12, 2026 1h 5m Transcript

What happens when a heart-to-heart gets a digital co-pilot?In this bold, boundary-pushing episode of AmpED to 11, Rebecca and Brett dive deep into the tangled intersection of AI and human connection…

S2E24 AI-Resistant Teens, Killer Automations & Holiday Hot Takes—with Versha Munshi-South and Serena Reynolds

Jan 05, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Who says AI doesn’t belong at the holiday table?In this festive, future-forward “11 Days of Xmas” special episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma are joined by Amplify &…

S2E23 Curiosity > Compliance: Jenn Womble on Student Voice, Policy Gaps, and Unfiltered Optimism

Dec 29, 2025 1h

What if the future of education isn’t just about AI, but what it means to be fully, unrelentingly human alongside it?In this off-the-rails, laugh-out-loud, surprisingly profound episode, Brett and…

S2E22 From Chaos to Craft: Thomas Thompson IV and Thomas Hummel on Building AI for Teachers

Dec 22, 2025 1h 3m Transcript

What if every teacher had a superpower—not to replace them, but to help them thrive?In this episode of AmpED to 11, we turn up the volume on one of the most practical and pressing questions in the…

S2E21 From Burnout to Bold Futures: Sabba Quidwai on Designing Schools That Empower

Dec 15, 2025 56m Transcript

What if the solution to the education crisis isn’t another new tool—but a radically different way of thinking?In this episode of AmpED to 11, Brett and Rebecca sit down with Sabba Quidwai—futurist,…

S2E20 Why “Transform” Is the Wrong Word—Aaron Cuny on Real-World AI in Education

Dec 01, 2025 46m Transcript

Is AI going to transform education—or compound the gaps we already have?On this episode of AmpED to 11, we sit down with Aaron Cuny, co-founder of AI for Equity and former school leader, who's…

S2E19 Turning Fear Into Forward Motion with Tia Morris & Eldridge Gilbert III

Nov 17, 2025 1h 6m Transcript

What if your fear of AI is louder than your love for your students?In this episode of AmpED to 11, we go deep with two bold trailblazers reshaping what it means to lead in education right now: Tia…

S2E18 Code, Conscience, and Classrooms with Pat Yongpradit: AI’s Ethical Crossroads in Education

Nov 03, 2025 57m Transcript

Is AI making education more equitable—or more dangerous?In this episode of AmpED to 11, we don’t just flirt with that question—we blast it wide open with Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer at…

More Than Grants: Jeremy Bhatia on Transforming School Finance with AI

Oct 27, 2025 7m Bonus

What if all the funding your school or nonprofit needs is already within reach—but you just can’t see it?In this episode of AmpED to 11, Brett sits down with Jeremy Bhatia, founder and CEO of Eddi, a…

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How many episodes does AmpED to 11 have?

AmpED to 11 has published 39 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Education, News.

Is AmpED to 11 still active?

AmpED to 11 is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 57m.