What does it mean to be “good” with technology? What are the 5 hidden habits of tech-savvy teens? How can educators and parents support technology learning habits in young people?

In this episode, we sat down with Cassidy Puckett, assistant professor of sociology at Emory University. Cassidy is the author of REDEFINING GEEK: Bias and the Five Hidden Habits of Tech-Savvy Teens. Cassidy brings us research findings on digital equity; tangible tips for supporting young people of all backgrounds as they navigate (and build) technology; and suggestions on how we adults can reframe our understanding of what is the root cause of the STEM pipeline issue.

Connect on Social Media:

• Twitter: @CassidyCody | #RedefiningGeek
• Instagram: @redefining.geek
• LinkedIn: Cassidy Puckett

Check out Cassidy Puckett’s research, books, and more on her website!

Additional Resources:

• PBS NewsHour interview: As colleges and universities drop admission tests, what’s the impact on enrollment?
• Read the book: Redefining Geek Bias and the Five Hidden Habits of Tech-Savvy Teens

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A portion of the proceeds goes to Urban Promise Academy in Oakland, CA!

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“Social Studies is the curriculum of how we live our life.” YES!

In this episode, we sat down with veteran educators Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney, co-authors of Civil Discourse Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities. How do we leverage intellectual discomfort to grow and challenge ourselves and each other? What is the role of civil discourse in the social studies classroom and in other important spaces? Joe and Nichelle discuss how we work together to be better and why we need to build the skills to courageously engage in challenging and transformative conversations.

Connect on Social Media:

• Follow Joe on Twitter: @madisonteacher
• Follow Nichelle on Twitter: @msnikki_p

Purchase the book or get professional development:

• Purchase the book Civil Discourse Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities
• Find the companion website with resources for classrooms and communities
• Bring Joe Schmidt and Nichelle Pinkney in for professional development!
• Joe Schmidt’s website

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Social media isn’t going anywhere. And neither is technology. So how do we help kids learn leadership skills and interpersonal skills so they can have successful social media experiences

In this episode, we sat down with Jennifer Casa-Todd teacher-librarian, author, and co-founder of the Global Education Student Chat to discuss how parents and educators can support young people as they explore the digital space.

Connect on Social Media:

• Twitter: @JCasaTodd
• Twitter: @GlobalEdSsChat | #GlobalEdSsChat
• Instagram: @raisingdigitalleaders

Check out Jennifer Casa-Todd’s books and other publications on her website or via her linktr.ee!

Learn more about student voice and how to support student leadership on social media on the #GlobalEdSsChat website: https://globaledsschat.com/

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Are you saddled with a troubling situation? Curious to hear what we think about a certain issue? Send us your questions! Your query may end up on the Let’s K12 Better podcast in our community letters section. Send your celebrations and questions to this form or email us: LetsK12Better@gmail.com!

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