The Liberated Educator

<p>Dee Lanier and Ken Shelton are brothers, intellectuals, and equity-enthusiasts, just having regular conversations about things that matter to the culture. For the record, we're not late talking about these issues, you just may be late in hearing it! Find us on X: Ken Shelton: @k_shelton Dee Lanier: @deelanier Brian Smith Sr: @BrianRSmithSr</p>

Season 3: Toward More Equitable Classrooms with AI - Chapter 7

SummaryThe conversation explores the promises and perils of AI in education, focusing on the potential for AI to perpetuate the status quo or challenge it. The hosts discuss the importance of courage, commitment, and creativity in utilizing AI to dismantle inequitable barriers and create positive change. They emphasize the need for awareness, self-reflection, and self-interrogation in challenging the status quo and using AI ethically. The conversation also touches on the principles of practic...

06-11
01:10:42

Season 3: Student Data AI Powered - Chapter 6

SummaryThe conversation explores the importance of data regulation and policy in the context of AI in education. It emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in the use of student data and the ethical considerations surrounding AI platforms. The hosts discuss the misconceptions about data privacy and the responsibility of educators and decision-makers to ask the right questions and provide clear information to students and parents. They also highlight the potential risks and lon...

06-11
47:48

Season 3: Synthetic Media In The Classroom - Chapter 5

SummaryThe conversation explores the promises and perils of AI in education, with a focus on synthetic media. The hosts discuss the importance of media literacy in educational experiences and the potential dangers of creating counterfeit content. They delve into the ethical implications of AI-generated media, such as voice mimicking and video manipulation. The chapter emphasizes the need for guidance and support in using AI tools for positive purposes and encourages educators to help students...

06-11
38:46

Season 3: Hi Stake Decisions in Schools - Chapter 4

SummaryThe conversation explores the promises and perils of AI in education, addressing equity, admissions, grading, student tracking, and the ethical considerations of AI. It delves into the potential impact of AI on high-stakes decisions in schools and the need for transparency, accountability, and human involvement in the decision-making process.TakeawaysAI in education has the potential to address equity issues but also poses ethical challenges.High-stakes decisions in schools, such as ad...

06-10
33:58

Season 3: The Digital Divide In Schools - Chapter 3

SummaryThe conversation between Ken Shelton and Dee Lanier explores the promises and perils of AI in education, focusing on the digital divide, equity, and the ethical use of AI tools. The discussion delves into the impact of AI on access, opportunity, and learning outcomes, highlighting the disparities that exist and the potential for AI to promote equity and inclusion in education.TakeawaysAI in education has the potential to address the digital divide and promote equity and inclusion in le...

06-06
33:18

Season 3: Examining Biases in Educational AI - Chapter 2

SummaryThe conversation explores the promises and perils of AI in education, focusing on bias, data sets, and the impact on students of color. It delves into the ethical considerations and offers solutions for addressing bias in AI. The discussion emphasizes the importance of acknowledging bias, critically evaluating AI systems, and incorporating critical and analytical information literacy strategies.TakeawaysAI in education presents both promises and perils, particularly in relation to bias...

06-05
30:44

Season 3: Unpacking the Promises and Perils of AI in Education - Chapter 1

SummaryThis conversation explores the promises and perils of AI in education, focusing on equity, ethics, and the impact on students and staff of color. It delves into the rush to claim expertise, the ethical use of technology, and the struggle between short-term gains and long-term benefits. The discussion also covers the concepts of AI, machine learning, large language models, and generative AI, highlighting the potential for both positive and concerning outcomes.Sound Bites"AI, is it impor...

06-05
36:14

Live at ISTE with Leon Tynes

Though our time seemed short in New Orleans, LA this year, it was very important to take the tame and get a recording with none other than Leon Tynes, @ISTE ‘18 Award, @NatGeoEducation GTF, @Fulbrightteach, #PBSDigitalInnovator & @thehenryford Innov Award winner. Dee and Ken were able to catch Leon downstairs and this is what they were able to talk about...Produced by 414 Media Music by Chillhop Records.

07-05
19:15

LoFi Deluxe Edition: Talking Being A Dad, A Father's Day Special

In absence of Ken, I get to join this very special conversation about fatherhood with our featured guest, Daryl Johnson.

06-14
41:22

LoFi Deluxe Edition: Yaritza Villalba Part 2

It's been a busy season for the the Liberated Educator Podcast crew. Books, Keynotes, Production events, you name it, but it was an honor to set down with the one and only Yaritza Villalba to create to enjoy a little CPT of our own.Enjoy Part 2 of the conversation.President and Founder of YV Educational Resources Inc. 501(c)3, Yaritza Villalba has twelve years of experience in education. She started her career teaching Social Studies to high school students in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, Ne...

06-02
42:50

LoFi Deluxe Edition: Yaritza Villalba Part 1

It's been a busy season for the the Liberated Educator Podcast crew. Books, Keynotes, Production events, you name it, but it was an honor to set down with the one and only Yaritza Villalba to create to enjoy a little CPT of our own. Enjoy the conversation. President and Founder of YV Educational Resources Inc. 501(c)3, Yaritza Villalba has twelve years of experience in education. She started her career teaching Social Studies to high school students in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York.&...

05-31
45:30

Bonus Episode: Liquid Courage

Since we have all been traveling, we just picked up the phone and just chopped it up over what we were looking at. This conversation just happened to be a reaction the the Juwan Howard, the Head Coach Basketball Coach at Michigan, being suspended for... well, you'll have to look it up.

03-10
10:50

Continuation, Progress, and Tenacity

Happy New Year! Yeah, we are just now saying it to you all. But it's like we always say, we not late talking about it, you're just late hearing it. So, this is the first of many episodes for 2022. Please enjoy another casual CPT convo between Ken and Dee as they pontificate C: Continuation P: ProgressT: TenacityBooks referenced in this episode: Native Son - Richard Wright12 Million Black Voices - Richard Wright Invisible Man - Ralph EllisonLetters From a Birmingham Jail -Martin Luther King Jr...

01-25
28:04

Chaos, Perturbed, Trouble in the water

Where do you draw the line?Resident host, Victoria Thompson joins Dee and Ken to have a CPT convo on Chaos, Perturbed, and Trouble in the water. Victoria also provides some tips to help you step away for a bit to put yourself in your own calming room. Music produced by Nicop Records, reuse for profit is prohibited.➤ 🟢 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3D0xn...➤ 🎧 Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/cl/artist/nic...➤ 🔊 Deezer - https://deezer.page.link/DeMcM1gFpDKT...➤ 📱 Instag...

12-22
34:00

Care, Propping Up, Time For a Check Up.

One reason why Dee and Ken are able to easily have compelling conversations is because they genuinely care about one another. So, for this episode, the fellas talk about men's health and health in general in regards. C: CareP: Propping UpT: Time for a check up. Music produced by Nicop Records, reuse for profit is prohibited.➤ 🟢 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3D0xn...➤ 🎧 Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/cl/artist/nic...➤ 🔊 Deezer - https://deezer.page.link/DeMcM1gFpDKT...➤ ...

11-24
39:08

Season 2 Opener - CRT Part One - CRT Processing Time

After some much needed time off, Ken and Dee are back for season 2 of the Liberated Educator Podcast produced by Brian Romero Smith Sr of 4:13Media. In this episode, the CPT in centered around the misconceptions around CRT and using the Riverside High School teacher viral video as a catalyst to analyze the truths behind the current argument in schools. This is part 1 of 2 conversations around the subject. Listen and learn as we continue to grow toward collective liberation. Music provide by N...

10-29
39:44

Cryptic, Platitudes, Takeaways

Our resident host, Victoria Thompson is back to close out Season 1 of The Liberated Educator Podcast. She joins Dee and Ken in a personal CPT conversation over: C:CrypticP: PlatitudesT: TakeawaysAnd yes, there is a Real Housewives reference...

09-10
39:10

Back To School Edition

It's that time of year, back to school season is happening across the country and Ken and Dee would like to welcome all educators back to the journey toward liberation. This is the next to last episode of Season 1, so let's see if you can pick out the CPT in the conversation. Hint, one maybe Toxic Positivity. 🤷🏾

08-28
32:02

Creativa, Posters and Time Spent

Have you ever gone to someone to ask a question, but then your entire perspective on life changes with that one answer? Well, that is how many feel when chatting with Monica Isabel Martinez. In this episode the CPT conversation connects the passions and commonalities Ken, Dee and Monica share over: C: CreativaP: PostersT: Time SpentMonica Isabel Martinez is the EDU Content Manager for Google overseeing the Teacher Center. She is an educational technology speaker, leads educator prof...

08-20
47:36

Choice, Play and Transparency Part 2

Guess what, Jim O'Hagan is back to chop it up with Dee and Ken as they continue their CPT conversation on. C: Choice P: PlayT: TransparencyJames O'Hagan is a leader in connecting and promoting esports in education. He has had a role in starting and growing esports teams in two large urban school districts. He actively promotes esports as being a medium to something more for students beyond the games. His podcast, The Academy of Esports delves into topics surrounding esports and educ...

07-02
40:41

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