Schoolwide Download
Dave Clark and Robin Szary
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S2E9 S2 E09: Throwing Out the Rulebook — If You Could Design a School from Scratch
In this episode, Dave and Robin throw out the master schedule, delete the bell system, and ask the ultimate "what if" question: If you were given 50 acres, an unlimited budget, and zero state…
S2E8 S2 E08: Equity or Illusion — Does EdTech Really Close the Gap?
In this episode, Dave and Robin dive into a conversation that "gets people fired up pretty quickly": Equity vs. Access. We often hear that providing every student with a device levels the playing…
S2E7 S2 E07: The Assessment Trap — Preparing for Tests vs. Preparing for Life
In this episode, Dave and Robin dive into a dilemma every educator knows all too well: the pressure of data and assessment. Between benchmark testing, writing checkpoints, and practice state tests,…
S2E6 S2 E06: The AI Tool Throwdown — ChatGPT vs. Gemini
In this "tool throwdown," Dave and Robin dive into the two heavy hitters of the AI world: ChatGPT and Gemini. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just "dipping your toe in the pool," this episode breaks…
S2E5 S2 E05: The Great Homework Debate — Learning Tool or Lifestyle Drain?
In this episode, Dave and Robin dive into one of the most polarizing topics in education: homework. It's a subject that divides teachers, parents, and students alike. We move past the traditional…
S2E4 S2 E04: The Great Classroom Debate — Handwriting vs. Typing
In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin wade into a debate that is heating up in staff rooms and homes alike: the expansion of Chromebooks and the decline of the pencil. As classrooms…
S2E3 S2 E03: The Power of Humor in the Classroom
Welcome back to Schoolwide Download! In this episode, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary dive into a tool every teacher uses daily—sometimes without even realizing it: humor. While we often focus on…
S2E2 S2 E02: The Teacher Voice: Advocacy Without Burnout
How do you advocate for yourself without burning out? In today's episode, we're going Beyond the Lesson Plan to talk about boundaries, balance, and the power of the "Teacher Voice." Join Dave Clark…
S2 Season 2 Trailer: We're Back (And the Mics are On!)
"Turns out, hitting 'record' on the mics is kind of important." We're back! After a slight technical detour involving three episodes of perfectly silent footage , Dave Clark and Robin Szary are…
S2E1 S2 E01: The Substitute Teacher Files | Chaos, Comedy, and Classroom Control
"You walk into your room the next day and just whisper, '…what happened?'" Welcome back to Schoolwide Download — Season 2: Beyond the Lesson Plan! We are kicking off a brand-new season by diving into…
S1E10 Ep 10 | Beyond the Hype – What's Next for EdTech?
It's the season finale of Schoolwide Download! 🎉 In this episode, Dave and Robin look beyond the buzzwords to ask what's really next for educational technology. From AI and accessibility to data…
S1E9 Ep 9 | Tech for Feedback Without Burnout
Giving meaningful feedback shouldn't come at the cost of your evenings (or your sanity). In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin explore how technology can help teachers deliver…
S1E8 Ep 8 | Digital Distractions – Are Students Really Learning?
Let's be honest — even the best digital lessons can fall apart when half the class is toggling between YouTube, Spotify, and TikTok. In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin tackle one…
S1E7 Ep 7 ⎸ The AI Elephant in the Room: Cheating, Learning and Preparing Students
AI isn't just the elephant in the room anymore—it's in your students' backpacks, browsers, and late-night essay drafts. So how do we shift from "catching cheaters" to preparing students for real…
S1E6 Ep 6 | The Chatbot Effect
What happens when students turn to AI chatbots instead of people for connection? In this episode of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary explore The Chatbot Effect—why students are…
S1E5 Ep 5 ⎸ Time-Saving Tech Routines for Teachers
Consistency beats complexity. The secret to smoother classroom days isn't the flashiest app or the newest tool—it's creating smart, repeatable tech routines that free up your time and mental energy.…
S1E4 Ep 4 ⏐ When EdTech Breaks: How to Handle Tech Fails in the Classroom
Wi-Fi down? App crashing mid-lesson? Projector bulb out five minutes before presentations? We've all been there. In this episode of Schoolwide Download, hosts Dave Clark and Robin Szary keep it real…
S1E3 Student Voice, Amplified: Using Tech to Hear Every Learner | Schoolwide Download Ep. 3
In every classroom, there are students who speak up easily—and others with incredible ideas who rarely get heard. How can we make sure every student has a voice? In this episode of Schoolwide…
S1E2 The EdTech Reality Check: Smarter Tech, Not More Tech | Schoolwide Download Ep. 2
In this episode of Schoolwide Download, Dave and Robin deliver an edtech reality check—exploring whether classrooms really need more teaching tools, or just smarter, simpler use of the ones we…
S1E1 10 Tech-Savvy Ways to Build Student Relationships | Schoolwide Download Ep. 1
Welcome to the very first episode of Schoolwide Download — the podcast bringing you fresh takes on teaching, learning, and tech. It's back-to-school season, and while you're setting up classrooms and…
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