Best Models Workshop Production Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 122 Knowing What's Next-The What and Why of Formative Data for Writers 19:46

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Do you have independent writing time up and running in your classroom but feel unsure of how to keep your writer's moving forward? It is difficult to support struggling writers or even know what to teach for writing if you don't know enough about your writers. The right formative data will help you plan instruction that supports progress! In this e…

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Episode 121 How to Move from Telling to Teaching 22:23

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A coach just telling a player to "hit the ball" or "be aggressive" does not improve their performance. The same is true for us as teachers of writers! We need to teach, not tell by addressing their needs and showing them how to do what we want them to do. Struggling writers will just keep struggling if all we do is have them keep trying to write wi…

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Episode 120 Your Writers Need More. 19:09

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Are you wondering.... Why you have struggling writers? Why your writers aren't showing growth? Why your writers aren't engaged in writing? Perhaps they need MORE of something. In this episode, I share three main "mores" that writers need in order to be successful, and a few additional "mores" that are just as important. The first more is one I'm su…

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Episode 119 BOY Lessons that Spark Writers 23:55

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***I share some exciting news in this episode!*** In this episode, I discuss lessons cultivated from a multitude of resources combined with years of experience working with writers and with teachers who are new to writer's workshop. Ideas for lessons will be provided that will help with: How to introduce writing to your students Ways to support str…

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Episode 118 From Reluctant to Engaged-Finding Meaning for Writers 13:17

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Reluctant writers won't stay reluctant with the right supports! As you start a new year with a new group of writers, you will want to make writing meaningful for each of them because engaged writers become successful writers! In this episode I share a few ideas for helping students make connections with writing by offering a variety of entry points…

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Episode 117 Writer's Identity as a Fuel for Growth with Leah Thomas 39:34

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" ... it's really important that we start building their identities as writers and readers from that young age because they will rise to whatever level we set for them." ABSOLUTELY!!! So many good things in this episode with the wonderful Leah Thomas! -Building writing 'empathy' by being a teacher writer -Allowing writers to be self-directed, makin…

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Solving Customer Chaos with Smarter Routing 22:59

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AI Builders Club – Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 7: Goodbye Manual Triage, Hello AI Router Topic: Can AI route every support request to the right human (or bot) without missing a beat? Meeting Agenda: Reroute your support backlog with AI This week, Chase and Aaron answer a universal cry for help—literally. Customer support inboxes are a swamp of passw…

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Episode 116 3 Tips for Starting the School Year with Your Writers 31:42

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Ok, it's actually way more than 3...but I have placed them into 3 main categories! Make it Exciting and Meaningful Build Community Learn from Your Writers You will hear how to set a strong foundation for writing from the beginning with techniques such as: Sharing "real-world" writing for students Creating a safe and positive environment Being a par…

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Solving Google Alert Overload with Smart Brand Radar 21:06

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AI Builders Club – Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 6: Brand Awareness, Upgraded Topic: What if AI could tap you on the shoulder the moment your brand’s reputation changes? Meeting Agenda: Stay ahead of brand chatter This week, Chase and Aaron dig into the moments you wish you’d caught sooner—when a happy user gives you props on Reddit, when your feature…

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Episode 115 The Heart of Teaching Writing with Melanie Meehan 49:47

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Today's episode features a very special guest, Mrs. Melanie Meehan! As a reader of the Two Writing Teachers Blog for many years and a fan of Melanie's books, it was wonderful to get to talk with her all about writing! I know you will find inspiration hearing Melanie speak of: her writing belief statement the importance of teachers as writers though…

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EP. 104 - From Web 1.0 to AI: A Developer’s Evolution w/ Fame Razak 58:55

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Send us a text Fame Razak shares his approach to building MVPs in just ten days, blending UX design, AI tools, and dev workflows. He talks through past projects with brands like HSBC and Nike and his process for product ideation and scoping. A must-listen for anyone shipping fast and thinking deeply. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on …

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Solving Your Newsletter Backlog With a Personal AI Reader 20:45

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AI Builders Club – Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 5: Save it for Later is Dead Topic: Can AI finally put “read later” culture out of its misery? Meeting Agenda: Summarize your stack of unread newsletters This week, Chase and Aaron wade into the swamp of unread Substacks, podcast queues, and Pocket graveyards. “Save it for later” has become the digital …

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EP 103 - Art, AI, and the Innovators Who Will Rule the Future w/ Scott Jones 49:59

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Send us a text Discover Scott Jones' journey from improv and filmmaking to the frontlines of AI product management. This episode explores responsible AI, neurodivergence, spiritual insight, and why taste may be the most valuable skill in tech. A raw, thoughtful look at how art and intuition are shaping' the future of work. You can find Scott here: …

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Solving Your Content Rut With an AI Topic Machine 26:20

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AI Builders Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 4: Content Ideas For Days Topic: Can AI generate smarter content topics than your marketing intern? Meeting Agenda: Come up with your next 50 content ideas in a flash. This week, Chase and Aaron dive into the murky waters of topic ideation. Writing content is easy. Deciding what to write is where most people d…

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EP. 102 - Shorts: Every AI-Made Page Looks the Same. Here's Why. 8:05

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Send us a text Behrad shares a raw, honest experience building a landing page using AI platforms like Lovable, Replit, and Cursor. After endless failed attempts with “one-shot” tools, Cursor finally delivered. This episode dives into the reality behind modern no-code platforms and why customization still matters. Interested in joining the podcast? …

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Solving Proposal Writer's Block And Making It Rain 25:08

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AI Builders Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 3: The Proposal You Meant to Write Topic: Can AI write the pitch that actually lands the deal? Meeting Agenda: Draft smarter, not harder. This week, Chase and Aaron take aim at the black hole of sales time: writing personalized proposals. Tailoring a pitch to every prospect sounds great—until it eats your week…

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EP. 101 – How AI is Rewriting Sound Design w/ Tomi Oladunjoye 38:16

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Send us a text Tomi shares how his obsession with sound led him from building cars to composing award-worthy symphonies—and developing ZenyAI, an AI platform that turns game scenes into dynamic soundscapes. Listen to Tomi's work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIhcUYPSTfc You can find Tomi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomi-oladunjoye-703a6920…

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Solving Inbox Overload with Layers of Logic 27:41

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AI Builders Club – Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 2: Build Your AI Inbox Assistant Meeting Agenda: Tame email chaos with smart, personalized automation Topic: Can AI help you stop dreading your inbox? Welcome back to the AI Builders Club meetup. This week, Chase and Aaron take on a daily productivity drain: overflowing inboxes that bury priorities and …

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EP. 100 - Shorts: Rethinking E-Commerce with Liquid Glass and Figma Make 8:41

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Send us a text Apple's new "Liquid Glass" design language is polarizing, but its interactive potential is undeniable. In this episode, I break down my hands-on experience designing with it—plus a look at Figma's new Make tool for front-end builds. Could this combo reshape the UX landscape? Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: h…

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Solving Meeting Prep with the Perfect Brief 27:38

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AI Builders Club – Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 1: Let AI Prep Your Next Meeting Meeting Agenda: Fix the chaos of external meeting prep Topic: Can AI rescue us from last-minute scramble syndrome? Welcome to the first official AI Builders Club meetup. This week, Chase and Aaron kick things off with a common workplace pain: external meetings that start…

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Welcome to the Club 14:35

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AI Builders Club – Club Meeting Minutes | Ep. 0: Welcome to the Club Initiation Agenda: Who we are, what we’re building, and why this club exists Congratulations, you made it past the velvet rope. This is your initiation meeting into the AI Builders Club. In this special kickoff episode, co-founders Aaron and Chase invite you behind the curtain to …

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EP. 99 – The Ins and Outs of Vibe Coding with Tia 1:11:41

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Send us a text Designer-turned-coder Tia joins the weekly “UX for AI” jam session to show how far you can push live, AI-assisted “vibe-coding.” From importing Figma shots into Cursor to auto-documenting an entire React/Superbase stack with CodeGuide, we watch the wins, the wipe-outs, and the fixes in real time. Stick around for tool-stack hacks, ha…

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EP. 98 - How to Navigate Massive Tech Shifts like AI w/ Dónal O Mahony 43:46

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Send us a text A candid conversation with Dónal O Mahony about riding the waves of tech disruption — from the dot-com bust to the AI boom. We explore lessons in resilience, people over process, and designing with intent in an AI-powered world. Packed with hard-won insights for anyone navigating their career through rapid change. You can find Dónal …

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Episode 114 Wins Wins Wins: 3 Classrooms' Journey of Independent Writing Time 25:24

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You will be inspired from this episode! The transformation that occurred for all three of these fabulous teachers as well as their students was incredible! Listen in to hear about: Huge wins in a short amount of time Increased teacher confidence with teaching writing How students' engagement and idea generation increased Growth in kindergarten writ…

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EP. 97 - 2,000 Users. Zero Engineers. Just Vibe Coding. w/ Yuno Myung 1:01:08

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Send us a text Yuno Myung shares how he built a real, working mobile app with AI—from prompt engineering to full-stack development. He dives into tools, failures, breakthroughs, and what it’s really like building with Claude and ChatGPT. No hype, just a raw look into AI-assisted product creation. You can find Yuno here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

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Episode 113 Tips for Fantasy Writing with Carl Anderson (Pt 2) 32:11

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The second part of my conversation with Carl Anderson provides you with helpful and interesting information about teaching writing and more about the genre of fantasy. You will hear Carl's thoughts on: writing your own mentor text-Do not be afraid! the importance of showing how writers navigate writing writing in front of students (modeled writing)…

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EP. 96 - Vibe Coding and Marketing Workshop w/ Behrad Mirafshar 59:58

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Send us a text This session dives deep into using generative AI tools for video, design, and app development—without code. Learn how mastering prompts can unlock professional-grade outputs, from animated marketing videos to functional web apps. It’s a hands-on walkthrough of creativity and productivity in the AI era. Interested in joining the podca…

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Episode 112 Fantasy for the Win with Carl Anderson Pt 1 27:36

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You will LOVE this discussion with Mr. Carl Anderson about his newest book, Teaching Fantasy Writing: Lessons That Inspire Student Engagement and Creativity, Grades K6. This book is a MUST-HAVE for teachers and hearing Carl's insights on the book as well as his passion for the fantasy genre for students is palpable! In the episode you will hear abo…

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EP. 95 - Cowboys, Data, and the AI Gold Rush w/ Franceso Tisiot 49:51

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Send us a text Enterprises are racing to integrate AI — but most aren't ready for the risks. Francesco Tisiot, Field CTO at Aiven, breaks down why real-time data, strong infrastructure, and clear governance are no longer optional. If your AI agent makes decisions in milliseconds, your data better be bulletproof. You can find Francesco here: https:/…

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Episode 111 Myths and Misconceptions about Writer's Workshop 30:58

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We've all heard remarks about the writer's workshop method that are a bit off. In this episode, I bring up some of the misconceptions, and sometimes just untruths, of writer's workshop and try to set the record straight. After telling a bit about the history of the workshop model, I share what I feel are a few of the possible reasons for these misc…

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EP. 94 - The Startup Turning Waste Into a High-Tech Powerhouse w/ Umutcan Duman 47:31

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Send us a text Umutcan Duman, CEO of Evreka, joins us to share how a group of engineers turned waste collection into a global smart tech platform. From IoT sensors to AI-powered insights, they’ve been solving real problems long before the buzzwords. This is the story of building Evreka — one bin at a time. You can find Umutcan here: https://nl.link…

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Episode 110 All Things Kinder with Zeba McGibbon 39:56

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Oh so many tips and insights were shared by the fabulous Zeba McGibbon of the Kindergarten Cafe! Listen in to hear about: -the importance of supporting students with SEL -including a variety of aspects for helping students with writing -Zeba's Caring Critters book series! You can find Zeba - On her Podcast-Kindergarten Cafe On Instagram @kindergart…

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EP. 93 - Why Intentional Creators Will Win in the New Era of Building w/ Robin Jose 33:39

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Send us a text Ready to build smarter, not louder? Robin Jose breaks down how AI tools are leveling the playing field—and why true creators win by building with intention, not just chasing clout. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behradmirafshar/ This podcast is made by Bonanza Studios, Germany’s …

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Episode 109 An Inside View: 3 Classrooms' Journey of Independent Writing Time 37:30

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I am currently in the process of supporting three teachers with implementing an authentic independent writing time and wanted to give you an insider's look! In this episode you will hear about teachers and students from three different grade levels and how they are progressing with implementing student choice, multiple drafts and more. Our coaching…

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Shorts: This AI Talks Like a Human. So I Brought It on the Podcast. 14:58

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Send us a text I interviewed a voice-first AI about UX, ethics, and the future of human-AI interaction. AI meets UX in this exclusive interview with Sesame. We explore natural interfaces, ethical design, and the future of human-computer interaction. A first-of-its-kind episode for designers, devs, and tech futurists. You can try Sesame here: https:…

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Episode 108 Practical and Effective Tips for Supporting Multi-lingual Writers with Katherine Hamilton 38:54

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I know that teachers are always looking for more ways to be able to provide effective support for their students who are multilingual learners. In this episode, Katherine Hamilton from Ensemble Learning discusses mindsets and strategies that are able to be implemented without lengthy preparation and will generalize across other areas of instruction…

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EP. 91 - AI-Led Automation Will Define Tomorrow’s Companies w/ Lennard Kooy 38:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Lennard Kooy, founder of Lleverage, to explore how AI-driven automation is evolving beyond technical barriers. From his days leading marketing tech at ITG to building a next-gen automation platform that starts with just a prompt, Lennard shares his vision for a frictionless future where AI meets real…

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Episode 107 Thoughts on "Free Writing" and Journals 21:47

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The term "free writing" is used often, and I have to say, I don't love it. To me, it signals that providing students "freedom" to choose their own topics, make mistakes, right without what is considered "proper structure", make mistakes or go at their own pace is something that is different from or outside of the writing that is typically done. Hea…

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Shorts: App Launcher Boilerplate: Workflow That Changed Everything 8:58

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Send us a text What if vibe coding actually felt good? In this episode, we break down the vibe coding workflow: a mindset that centers creative energy and flow over complexity and rigid setups. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like your tools are in control, this one’s for you. Interested in joining the podcast? DM Behrad on LinkedIn: htt…

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Episode 106 Meaningful Grammar Instruction with Patty McGee 43:45

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Students struggle with grammar. Teachers struggle with grammar. But...Patty McGee says it doesn't have to be that way! If you are looking for simple yet powerful ways to help your students to apply grammar skills, you will not want to miss this discussion! Patty shares a wealth of information on best practices in grammar instruction including high-…

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EP. 90 - Run Your Operation With 100% Autonomous AI Agents w/ John Rush 56:31

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Behrad engages with entrepreneur John Rush, a visionary who's revolutionizing the SEO and UX landscape. The conversation centers on Rush's innovative approach to making sophisticated SEO tools accessible to small businesses at a fraction of traditional agency costs. Rush shares his journey of creating SEO …

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Episode 105 Holding Space for Writers' Needs: One Teacher's Win! 12:50

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When teaching writing, there are so many things on our mind-so many skills to worry about our students mastering. Most of these skills are what we can see on paper, and they can easily steal the majority of our focus. However, there are a multitude of skills, abilities, beliefs and characteristics of writers that need to be developed and addressed …

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EP. 89 - Redefining UX in the AI Era: From Design to Full-Stack Development with AI Tools 1:02:56

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Send us a text In this groundbreaking episode of UX for AI, Adam, a veteran UX designer and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, shares his journey of leveraging AI to transition from traditional design workflows to building a full-scale LinkedIn competitor—entirely on his own. The discussion dives deep into the seismic shifts happening i…

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Episode 104 Empowering the Writer Within with Author Sarah McDavis 37:19

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This incredible conversation with author and speaker Sarah McDavis will have you feeling inspired! Sarah gives us a peek into her mind as a writer sharing: How she begins a new book Her process for drafting Her own version of planning Strategies for when you are "stuck" Using charts and graphs to revise her book She reminds us that each and every w…

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EP. 88 - AI Web Development Showdown: When to Use Bolt vs. Lovable vs. Custom Coding for Fast Builds 16:03

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Send us a text In this insightful episode, a seasoned developer shares their hands-on experience comparing various AI-powered web development tools to determine which solutions work best for different project requirements. After spending a month "in the trenches" testing these platforms, they provide a practical breakdown of the strengths and limit…

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Episode 103 Master Sentences before Writing? I Don't Think So 24:23

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How can we expect perfection from our young writers when we don't expect it of ourselves? Does a young basketball player need to perfect his shot before he can play a game? Do professional authors publish their first draft? For some reason there are literacy professionals who are promoting having students "master sentences" before they are able to …

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EP. 87 - Creativity in the Age of AI: Language, Technology, and Innovation w/ Bob Van Luijt 52:55

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of UX for AI, host Behrad engages with Bob Van Luijt in a philosophical exploration of creativity, language, and technology in the AI era. Bob, the founder of Weaviate (a vector database company), shares insights that blend his unique background in both music and technology. The conversation begins w…

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Episode 102 Help! I Don't Know What to Teach Them! 18:41

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When I first began using the workshop model, I felt very unequipped to help my writers. I wasn't a writer myself and certainly had not had any training in writing or how to teach writing. So, when I sat next to my little ones and read over their pieces, I felt like I didn't know how to help them. The truth was, I knew so many things about writing t…

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Shorts: Exploring the Lovable App Ecosystem 13:48

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of "UX for AI," listeners are taken on an exploratory journey through the diverse ecosystem of applications built using the Lovable platform. The host begins by sharing their personal experience with Lovable, expressing enthusiasm about their initial interactions while acknowledging they haven't yet fully com…

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Episode 101 Elevating Writing Instruction with Carl Anderson and Matt Glover Pt 2 30:59

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Get ready for the rest of this fantastic discussion with Carl Anderson and Matt Glover! You will hear more about the importance of student engagement in writing as well as helpful tips for navigating the various aspects of a writer-focused workshop model. Check out what the authors have to say about: Illustrations as an integral part of composition…