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Ken Shelton joined us to discuss how schools can effectively design and implement new programs. He used DEIJ as a case study for managing the change process.

Ken Shelton is an award-winning educator and international keynote speaker addressing critical issues from multimedia literacy to cultural intelligences to Artificial Intelligence. Ken has over two decades of experience and an MEd specializing in Ed Tech and New Media Design and Production.

An Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator, Ken has also served on California's Education Technology Task Force. His accolades, including the Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award, Computer Using Educators Platinum Disc Award, ISTE's Making IT Happen Award, and EdTech Magazine's top influencer, underscore his commitment to enhancing digital learning while addressing the challenges of digital equity.

Our Guiding Question was, “What tools do school leaders need in their change management toolkits as they work to design and implement policies and programs to grow awareness and understanding of the principles of DEIJ within their communities?”

Here are some topics Ken unpacked:

• The value of using Habits of Mind, understanding of cognitive biases, and cultural norms to assist schools in program development.
• Formative and summative measurements aimed at accountability are important to ensure goals are met and programs are sustainable.
• We looked at various avenues for professional learning.
• Ken provided a snapshot of DEIJ learning services for individuals, groups, or whole staff.
• We talked about how Generative AI fits into looking at DEIJ.
• Ken shared some high points and struggles working with international schools to grow their DEIJ awareness.

The show was recorded on March 1, 2024.

Ken’s Website

Resources Mentioned:
CASEL
Clear Thinking by Shane Parrish

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