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This AI-powered 2024 review of SuperSpeaks with Mark Sparvell recaps the evolution of education technology integration in the age of Generative AI. The episodes delve into how AI is not just a new tool but a force reshaping the learning landscape. The podcast highlights the importance of frameworks like TPACK, SAMR, Triple E, SETI, and Gen AI-U, which support teachers and prepare students for an AI-driven world. Ethical considerations and equitable access are emphasized as crucial for the responsible integration of AI in education. Mic Drop is a pilot project from BRN's Gen AI Podcast Labs. The first iteration is promising, and we look forward to improving the channel as the technology evolves. See an error or have a suggestion? Leave your comments below.
Welcome to the State of Mind podcast, where we delve into stories of strength and well-being with inspiring leaders. This time, Vera dives deep with Mark Sparvell, Director of Global Education Marketing for Microsoft Worldwide, to explore the power of emotional intelligence in navigating today's challenges. Mark, a renowned expert in well-being and emotional intelligence, shares his personal journey and insights on: The importance of emotional intelligence: Why it's a "tough skill" and how it unlocks motivation and learning. Practical strategies for managing emotions: Learn how to reframe your thinking and develop healthy habits for emotional well-being. The BeWell initiative at Microsoft: Discover how Microsoft champions holistic well-being for its employees, encompassing emotional, financial, and physical health. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on cultivating emotional intelligence, fostering kindness, and building resilience in the face of adversity. Find Mark Sparvell online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sparvell/ Follow the host Vera Siertsema for more updates on the State of Mind episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verasiertsema/
In today's show, I talk with Mark Sparvell about a tool that has become essential to my lesson planning and work in my AP Computer Science Principles course: Bing Chat Enterprise. If your school has Microsoft Office 365 A3 or A5 licenses, you can activate this feature. It's an amazing tool that saves time and stands out with its robust privacy features, ensuring the security of student data while offering powerful AI functionalities to streamline tasks for teachers and administrators. This show is sponsored and includes some advertorial content. It's only my second podcast this year featuring such content, which I choose to do only when the product is one I personally use, and when it's both newsworthy and beneficial for educators. The show is unscripted, and all opinions are my own. Enjoy! ✏️Note from Vicki: I'm back! For those of you who noticed a slight absence, I had corrective
Today, I have a breaking news announcement from Microsoft at ISTE 2023. This was prerecorded for a simultaneous release with today's news so that all of you who are not at ISTE could get this news. It will also be released on my podcast and YouTube channel, although I have embedded the YouTube channel below and included the transcript. Mark Sparvell sat down with me to share these amazing announcements. This show is sponsored by Microsoft. Check out their new AI course. All opinions are my own. Some of these awesome announcements include: Generative AI features built into Reading Progress inside Microsoft Teams are game-changers for teachers. Excellent generative AI features are now being used inside Kahoot and PowerSchool that will help teachers. These are powered by the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service. A cool collaboration between Microsoft and New York City Public Schools to support their exploration of the development of generative AI tools tailored for their own use. A fantastic Microsoft AI Course is now available for educators at aka.ms/AIforEducators. Check out today's announcement from Microsoft. Full transcript at https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e805
Mark Sparvell is a global award winning educator and school leader with over 25 years experience. Mark is an advisor for Goldie Hawn's MindUp Foundation, Ambassador for the Emotional Intelligence Society of Australia, Founder of the SELinEdu Global Collective, Committee member for the BETT Global Advisory Board and writer for Forbes. Mark is a Director of Education Marketing with Microsoft and is based in Seattle, USA Follow Mark on twitter @sparvell --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wondernamya/message
Topics We Explore1:40 - Who is Mark Sparvell?3:49 - What is some of current research and ideas in the field of SEL across the globe?10:30 - What can we do for the legit concern of educator burnout with all the pressures in schools?18:00 - How do we integrate SEL that does not feel fake or forced?25:40 - The importance of collective efficacy, isolation, and trying to find ways to come together.33:15 - How does one get started to create legitimate changes or improvements in SEL?40:36 - How do we produce first class humans and not second class robots?Your challengeComplete the Learning Pathway – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-5/sel-with-mark-sparvell
Join our host Matt Miller and Microsoft Principal Program Manager Cathy Cavanaugh as they discuss the tools and training available from Microsoft to support educators in making the transition to remote learning. RESOURCE AND INFO LINKS: Microsoft Remote Learning Resources site – aka.ms/remote-learning Microsoft Educator Center and Microsoft Innovative Educator Program You Can Find Support Through Community with Mark Sparvell (video) Microsoft Education | Site | YouTube | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Matt Miller | Site | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Cathy Cavanaugh | LinkedIn | Twitter
Join our host Matt Miller as he talks with Mark Sparvell about new research from The Economist Intelligence Unit, which highlights the skills and training educators need to be successful in helping their students thrive. RESOURCE AND INFO LINKS: Infographic: The Staff of 2030 Blog: Emotion and Cognition in the Age of AI: New research from Microsoft Education and The Economist Intelligence Unit Microsoft Educator Center and Microsoft Innovative Educator Program Microsoft Education | Site | YouTube | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Matt Miller | Site | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Mark Sparvell | Site | LinkedIn | Twitter
Welcome to the Microsoft Educator Insider Series. In this episode, host Matt Miller talks with Mark Sparvell about social and emotional skills and how they impact student success. Learn how to support the social and emotional growth of your students by taking a minute for yourself and doing an emotional check-in. RESOURCE AND INFO LINKS: Blog post: Empowering Students to be Future-Ready Microsoft Tech Community Education Blog Microsoft Educator Center and Microsoft Innovative Educator Program You Can Find Support Through Community with Mark Sparvell (video) Microsoft Education | Site | YouTube | Blog | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram Matt Miller | Site | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Mark Sparvell | Site | LinkedIn | Twitter
Next Generation Catalyst Podcast: Millennials / Generation Z / Workplace Trends / Leadership
Millennial and Generation Z keynote speaker and author, Ryan Jenkins, welcomes Mark Sparvell, Education Leader at Microsoft, to the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast. The topic discussed is the future skills students will need to be life-ready. We also cover... How can Gen Z prepare for the jobs of the future Areas Gen Z is unprepared for work How Gen Z can develop social and emotional skills The future of higher education The future of learning and development And more...
Mark Sparvell cites current research about what students really want in their classroom and how social-emotional learning relates to education technology. www.coolcatteacher.com/e524 Sponsor: Urkund Urkund is great as a plagiarism prevention tool and connects with most common Learning Management Systems like Google Classroom, Moodle, and Canvas or as a stand-alone web tool or by email. The Urkund system is highly accurate, cost-effective, and even better, doesn’t sell licenses to students or others. Just teachers can use the power of Urkund. So, if you use another text similarity detection tool, or if you haven’t used one yet, now is the time to start your free trial at www.coolcatteacher.com/detect and learn more about Urkund today. Mark Sparvell - Bio As Submitted Mark Sparvell is an experienced educator with over 25 years experience leading learning for schools, systems, higher-ed and professional associations. In his current role, he works directly with education leaders and organizations globally to identify innovative leading and teaching practice, building community and capacity by leveraging digital solutions. As Associate Director, Professional Learning with Principals Australia Institute, Mark designed and delivered professional learning for education systems across Australia and Asia Pacific. Mark has taught both pre-service and post-graduate studies. As Education Leader with Microsoft, Mark developed and implemented the Global Leader audience strategy and developed the global Showcase School program. In his current role Mark has led the Class of 2030 and Emotion and Cognition in the Age of AI global research initiatives. Mark is the host of the monthly What’s New in Edu Youtube channel, the Teaching Happiness web-series and regular presenter at Executive Briefings, conferences and workshops. Education Leader Microsoft Education Microsoft Corporation, USA | marksp@microsoft.com
In this uncertain century, there is one constant: continuous change. We can’t predict the future of education, but we can guide it by ensuring our schools are adaptable and creative environments, and our educators and leaders evolve with the technology. We end this season hearing insights from Microsoft leader and former school principal Mark Sparvell, and final thoughts from Anthony Salcito, the Vice President, Microsoft Education.
Drew Perkins talks with Neal Manegold, Director of Minecraft: Education Edition and Mark Sparvell, who leads marketing at Microsoft Education, about learning and technology and the use of Minecraft Education as a tool to prepare learners for the modern world.