How BrainPOP's Creative Coding is Changing Computer Science Classes

Looking to engage your students while hitting those ISTE standards and building 21st-century skills? In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts, we explore BrainPOP’s Creative Coding tool—a game-changer for educators.

Learn how this teacher-friendly resource combines block-based coding (with Scratch) and text-based coding (using Vidcode) to make coding accessible for grades 3-8. Whether you’re teaching the Wright brothers or right angles, discover how to integrate coding projects into your curriculum to:
✅ Deepen content comprehension
✅ Build computational thinking skills
✅ Empower students to create digital stories, games, and more
✅ Prepare learners for future careers in STEM

No coding experience? No problem! In this episode, we use AI and Google Notebook LM to break it all down for you with insights, tips, and tools to make coding a seamless part of your classroom in a discusssion format.

🌟 Perfect for teachers and educators seeking fresh, interactive ways to inspire students and foster creativity in their classrooms.

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Preparing Educators for AI-Driven Classrooms: Critical Thinking, Creativity, and the Future

Generative AI is transforming classrooms, and in this episode of Classroom Dynamics, we explore this revolutionary shift with Dr. Dwayne Wood, Associate Professor at National University, a former soldier in the United States Army, and a leading voice in instructional design and pedagogy. Dr. Wood unpacks the incredible potential of AI in education, sharing insights from his latest research on AI’s impact on student engagement and the ethical considerations every educator should know. in the epiosde, Dr. Wood discusses how generative AI will shape the future of learning, discussing its role in fostering critical thinking and creativity while balancing advanced AI tools with the human touch essential to teaching. Dr. Wood also addresses the ethical challenges that come with AI’s widespread use in education, offering practical strategies for educators to navigate these complexities.

Whether you're curious about integrating AI into your classroom or ready to rethink teaching methods, this episode is packed with future-forward strategies and actionable insights to help you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field.

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Unlock the Power of Artificial Intelligence & Google NotebookLM for Students and Educators

In this Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts episode, we introduce you to Google NotebookLM, an AI-powered note-taking assistant that will competely change how students and educators study, learn, and work by adding a different dimension to our everyday.

Discover how this cutting-edge EdTech tool goes beyond traditional note-taking by summarizing content, generating questions, and providing personalized explanations. Perfect for AI in education, students can upload class notes, textbooks, or even MP3 files to receive custom insights, while teachers can use it to streamline lesson planning and design engaging discussions.

We'll share real-world applications of Google NotebookLM, including how we uploaded Book Creator’s Getting Started Guide to help prepare for a future podcast epiosde with them. This episode highlights how this powerful tool can foster critical thinking, support professional development in ways you never thought possible, and to empower students to collaborate effectively.

Don’t miss this essential episode on leveraging AI for students and educators to enhance your classroom. Stay tuned for a future podcast episode on Book Creator, a versatile platform for storytelling and project-based learning that integrates seamlessly with today’s classroom needs.

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Classroom Dynamics is the premier podcast for educators passionate about integrating technology into their classrooms. With a dedicated audience of teachers, administrators, and edtech enthusiasts, the show provides unparalleled access to decision-makers in the education sector. By advertising on Classroom Dynamics, your company can showcase innovative solutions to a highly engaged audience actively seeking tools to enhance teaching and learning. Each episode spotlights the latest trends, proven strategies, and success stories in edtech, making it the perfect platform to position your brand as a leader in educational innovation. Don’t miss the chance to connect directly with the educators shaping the future of technology in schools!

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