Episodes 41
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Declining
Since Jan 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Consistency
85%
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About This Podcast

SuperSpeaks is the podcast that explores the hidden world of superintendents and system leaders of school districts in the US. Join Mark Sparvel from Microsoft Education in his effort to better understand what’s working for school leaders in these unprecedented times.

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Mic Drop 2025: A Year of Progress Toward Blending the Artificial and the Uniquely Human

Jan 09, 2026 7m

This AI-powered 2025 review of SuperSpeaks with Mark Sparvell recaps the evolution of a new genre of blended learning, marrying artificial intelligence with our uniquely human needs. The…

Rethinking Scarcity: How One School District Used Innovation to Navigate a $100 Million Shortfall

Dec 16, 2025 32m

As public school systems face growing budget shortfalls, we speak with the CIO of Broward County Schools about how the district found ways to say yes to innovation when the budget said no. Trey Davis…

The Next Frontier: The Future of Gen AI Is Conversational, How Should Educators Prepare?

Nov 16, 2025 24m

In this conversation, we talk about what it actually feels like to teach, learn, and communicate in a world where humans and AI are increasingly talking to each other. The speaker shares personal…

How Meta-Conversations With AI Can Sharpen Teaching Practices If We Avoid the Pitfalls

Oct 19, 2025 21m

How Ccan AI help make reflecting on our teaching practices more visible and meaningful? How can AI help us identify pedagogical gaps, blind spots, or determine when it’s time to change directions and…

Dealing With Feeling: A Roadmap for Helping Students Develop Emotional Regulation

Sep 28, 2025 27m

Professor Mark Brackett discusses a new framework for helping students manage their emotions. He explores the roles of emotional regulation and intelligence, showing how educators benefit from…

Understanding the Two Ways We Can Reduce Cognitive Load with AI: Only One Supports Critical Thinking

Jun 17, 2025 25m

In this conversation, Mark Sparvelle and Professor Dr. Michael Gerlich discuss the impact of AI on critical thinking and cognitive processes. They explore the concept of cognitive offloading, where…

A Look Under the Hood At How AI Models For Education Are Developed, Improved, and Refined

May 08, 2025 22m

In this conversation, Jake Hoffman, a senior principal researcher at Microsoft, discusses the intersection of AI, cognition, and education. He explores how machine learning has evolved, the…

Selecting The Right Framework To Bring Gen AI Into Your Class, Course Or District:

Oct 06, 2024 18m

We invited the creators of the five prominent models for teaching with technology to help us compare and contrast their features in the context of generative AI. Join us for a side-by-side…

The Small and Big Thinking Required to Teach Effectively with Gen AI: Models Part-1

Sep 21, 2024 18m

For the first time, the creators of the SAMR, TPACK, and the Triple E technology integration frameworks met to discuss their widely adopted models and how they fit in the age of generative AI. They…

An Emerging AI-Specific Framework Tailored To The Challenges of Teaching With Gen AI

Sep 15, 2024 20m

Dr. Caroline Fell Kurban discusses her study of various educational technology integration frameworks and her current focus on integrating AI into higher education. The conversation explores the…

Looking Beyond SAMR and TPACK: An Expanded Framework for Teaching with Technology

Sep 12, 2024 21m

Dr. Helen Crompton discusses effective technology integration in education and the limitations of existing models. She introduces the SETI framework, which emphasizes the importance of a shared…

How the Process of Integrating Technology and Teaching Is Evolving : Part 1

Aug 16, 2024 14m

There are growing signs that conventional thinking about introducing technology into classrooms is shifting.  Some educators believe that established technology integration frameworks need to evolve…

Smart Ways To Use SAMR As a Roadmap for Teaching With Gen AI

May 16, 2024 11m

Some educators view the SAMR model for technology use in teaching as a “hill to climb” with the aim of getting to the top. The founder clarifies this misunderstanding and shares smart ways to use the…

The New 21st Century Skills: John Hattie Lists the Critical Four in the Age of Gen AI

Apr 23, 2024 13m

Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, John Hattie believes the conventional idea of 21st-century skills is outdated. In this discussion, he draws on research to update the list and identify…

Using SAMR in the Age of Gen AI: The Model’s Creator Offers Three Next-Level Examples

Apr 13, 2024 12m

How applicable is the SAMR model for selecting, using, and evaluating Generative AI in education? Are any adaptations needed? If so, where and what? We checked in with the creator of SAMR for an…

Unlocking Student Potential with Generative AI: John Hattie On What Works - Part 1

Mar 16, 2024 15m

John Hattie discusses the impact of technology in classrooms and the importance of collective efficacy in teaching. Hattie, author of Visible Learning, emphasizes the need for teachers to understand…

Is Your School System GAI Ready? A School Leader’s Checklist

Nov 16, 2023 15m

CoSN collaborated with school system leaders across the United States of America to create a generative AI readiness checklist. The guide covers the essential bases required to prepare for AI…

What Works: Inside the Australian Department for Education’s Roadmap for Scaling AI

Oct 19, 2023 20m

We connected with the Australian Department for Education for a behind-the-scenes look at their pilot program to introduce and scale generative AI across the school system. The insight-rich…

The School Leader’s New Challenge: Learning and Unlearning In the Age of Generative AI

Sep 06, 2023 23m

School leaders are guiding organizations through a historic moment in education — the first back-to-school term in the age of generative artificial intelligence. Administrators are exploring what is…

Facing the Future: ISTE CEO Keenly Understands the School Leader's Mandate in the Age of Generative AI

Aug 16, 2023 6m

In an age of ambiguity and uncertainty, having a clear vision and understanding of what it takes to meet the moment is refreshing, encouraging, and empowering. This is especially true for school…

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