Bits & Bytes: No Coding Required: Build a Rotating Digital Classroom Display With ChatGPT

What if your classroom’s digital interactive panel could do much more than display a website, presentation, or video?

In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, host Adam Todd explores how teachers can use ChatGPT to create a custom, rotating digital signage display for their classroom — even without knowing how to code.

Imagine walking into your classroom and seeing a digital display that automatically updates throughout the day with the current time, class period, instructional countdown, math or r...

Screen Time vs. Screen Value: Rethinking Technology in Education 

Are we asking the wrong question about technology in schools?

For years, educators, parents, and policymakers have debated one central issue: How much screen time is too much? But what if the more important question is not how many minutes students spend on devices—but rather what value students gain from those experiences?

In this thought-provoking episode of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd welcomes nationally recognized education leader Dr. Patricia Brown, President-Elect of the ISTE and ASCD Board of Directors, to explore the...

Bits & Bytes:  Google Classroom Just Got Smarter: Meet the New AI-Powered Experience 

Google Classroom is evolving—and artificial intelligence is leading the way. In this episode of Bits & Bytes, Adam Todd explores the latest Google Classroom updates designed to simplify teaching, personalize learning, and save educators valuable time.

Discover how the new personalized homepage delivers customized experiences for teachers, students, and administrators, making it easier than ever to stay organized and focused on what matters most. Then, dive into the growing capabilities of Gemini, Google's AI assistant, including customizable Gems that can...

Why Teachers Dread Professional Development... And How We Can Fix It 

Ask yourself this: What if professional development was designed with the same care and intention as the classrooms we hope every student experiences?

For too many educators, professional development feels like something to endure rather than something to anticipate. Yet research continues to reveal a disconnect between what school leaders believe #teachers need and what teachers actually experience. So how do we bridge that gap?

In the Season 7 premiere of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd welcomes acclaimed author, speaker, educator, a...

NYC Moves to Ban AI in K–8 Classrooms: Less Screen Time, More Human Learning

New York City is moving to restrict AI in education and student screen time for younger learners. In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, host Adam Todd breaks down NYC's proposed limits on generative AI, AI chatbots, AI tutors, classroom technology, and individual devices for students in 2-K through 8th grade.

What does the new NYC AI policy mean for teachers and students? And could it signal a broader shift toward more intentional, age-appropriate technology use in schools?

Back to School, Forward Thinking: Classroom Dynamics Fall Preview 

Education is changing faster than ever. Are you ready for what’s next?

Welcome to Classroom Dynamics—the podcast where educators, innovators, and thought leaders come together to explore the ideas shaping the future of learning.

Hosted by educator and lifelong learner Adam Todd, Classroom Dynamics brings you inspiring conversations with nationally recognized leaders, classroom experts, authors, researchers, and innovators who are transforming education one idea at a time.

From artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to student engagement, instr...

AI or Fall Behind? Using AI to Differentiate, Support, and Empower Students

As Classroom Dynamics closes out Season 6, host Adam Todd welcomes veteran special educator and AI consultant Latashia Crenshaw for a powerful conversation about why educators can no longer afford to ignore AI in education. With 25 years of experience in special education and inclusive learning design, Latashia shares how teachers can move beyond simply learning #AI tools and begin thinking critically about accessibility, differentiation, bias, neurodiversity, and student-centered instruction.

In this episode, Adam and Latashia explore why generic prompts often lead to...

The Innovation Pause: Why the EdTech Plateau Might Be Exactly What Schools Need 

Is the EdTech boom leveling off — and if so, what does that mean for your classroom?

In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes — the podcast within the podcast — we look into the growing conversation around the “EdTech Plateau.” After pandemic-era surges in adoption, sky-high investments, and nonstop innovation, the landscape is shifting. Engagement is flattening. Funding is cooling. And educators are asking tougher, evidence-based questions about what actually improves student learning.

From the evolution of generative AI and large l...

Are We Skipping a Critical Step? The Truth About Handwriting in Today’s Classrooms 

What if one of the most essential building blocks of literacy is quietly disappearing from our classrooms… and we don’t fully understand the consequences yet?

Welcome to Classroom Dynamics, your weekly professional reset. I’m your host, Adam Todd—and this episode is one every educator needs to hear.

Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s often overlooked in a digital-first world: handwriting. Not as a routine task—but as a critical driver of brain developm...

Are We Replacing Teachers or Reinventing Them? Inside the Rise of AI Schools 

Step into the future of education with this thought-provoking episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes—where innovation meets real-world classroom impact.

What if students could complete their core academic learning in just two hours a day… and still outperform traditional models? It may sound futuristic, but it’s already happening in AI-powered learning environments like Alpha School, where artificial intelligence drives personalized instruction in math, reading, and science—adapting in real time to meet each student exactly where they are.

But...

Inside Math Fact Lab: Rethinking the Way We Teach Math Facts 

For generations, math fact fluency has often meant one thing: speed. Timed tests. Flashcards. Memorization drills. But what if fluency isn’t about how fast students answer — but how deeply they understand?

In this episode of Classroom Dynamics, Adam Todd sits down with Mike Kenny, longtime fifth-grade math teacher and creator of Math Fact Lab, to unpack a powerful shift in how we think about math fact instruction.

After 15 years in the classroom and graduate work through the Vermont Mathematics Initi...

AI Meets the Classroom: What Canva Learn Grid Means for Teachers Right Now

In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes — the podcast within the podcast, host Adam Todd dives into one of the most significant shifts in educational technology we’ve seen yet, unveiled at Canva Create 2026.

At the center of the conversation is the introduction of Learn Grid from Canva—a powerful new AI-driven learning ecosystem designed to transform how teachers plan, differentiate, and deliver instruction. Far more than just another content library, Learn Grid brings thousands of curriculum-aligned resour...

Smart Tools, Strong Foundations: Rethinking AI’s Role in Student Learning 

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s already reshaping today’s classrooms. In this episode of Classroom Dynamics, we discuss one of the most timely and searched topics in #education right now: #AI in the classroom.

Joined by Max Shuchman, #education leader, consultant, and expert at the intersection of #EdTech, immersive learning, and AI literacy, this conversation explores what’s actually working with AI tools—and what isn’t. From platforms like ThingLink to Max’s work with AI Ci...

How to Build Your Teacher Brand Online: Practical Ed Branding Tips That Work 

Are you telling your school’s story… or is someone else telling it for you?

In this episode of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd sits down with Dr. Renae Bryant, co-author of The Ed Branding Book and host of the Your Story Matters podcast—to unpack a game-changing idea for educators: becoming the media.

In today’s 21st-century landscape, perception shapes reality. Trust influences funding. Visibility fuels opportunity. And the schools that control their narrative are the schools that thri...

The Power of Better Questions: Teaching Kids to Prompt, Re-Prompt, and Think Critically with AI

Welcome to Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes — the podcast within the podcast, where innovation meets real classroom practice. In this episode, host Adam Todd breaks down one of the most important (and often misunderstood) skills in today’s classrooms: AI prompt engineering for elementary and middle school students.

What does it really mean to “talk” to AI, and how can we teach students to do it effectively?

Adam simplifies the concept by framing AI as a powerf...

Surfing the AI Wave: Gabriel Yanagihara on AI Innovation in Education

What does it really look like when AI is done right in education?

In this powerful episode of Classroom Dynamics, we take you from the energy of SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas… all the way to the classrooms of Honolulu, Hawaii—where a quiet revolution in #AI #education is already underway.

Meet Gabriel Yanagihara, an emerging technologies #teacher who is a forward-thinking educator and changemaker.  Gabriel isn’t just talking about artificial intelligence, he’s building a movement around it.

From...

Logitech Zone Learn: Eco-Friendly Innovation in Education 

This Earth Month, Classroom Dynamics is turning the spotlight on a game-changing piece of classroom tech: the Zone Learn Headset from Logitech. Designed with students, educators, and the planet in mind, this headset is redefining what it means to build technology responsibly.

Logitech isn’t just creating smart products—they’re leading the charge in sustainability. From their “Next Life Plastics” program to using recycled materials, they’re making eco-conscious design the new standard in educational technology.

What sets the Zone Learn Headset apart? It’s built to...

Attention Spans, Reading Comprehension, and 1:1 Devices: Lessons from Sweden’s Education Reset 

Did one of the world’s most tech-forward education systems just admit we went too far with classroom screens?

In this Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes short, we unpack why Sweden is reinvesting in printed textbooks, handwriting, and paper-based instruction after years of leading the digital #learning movement. Backed by research from the Karolinska Institute, new findings link excessive screen use to declines in reading comprehension, attention span, and deep learning retention.

Is this a warning sign for 1:1 device schools? What...

Age Is Just a Number: Inside the Sweet Rise of Delicious Donuts Inc and 14-Year Old Kiran Madan

On this inspiring episode of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd welcomes a remarkable young entrepreneur who proves that innovation has no age requirement. At just 11 years old, Kiran Madan transformed a simple pandemic idea—selling mini cake donuts in his neighborhood—into a thriving small business. Now 14 and the founder of Delicious Donuts Inc, Kiran is crafting inventive flavors, building community through food, and even authoring his own cookbook, The Donut Way.

In this...

Deep in the Heart of AI: Big Education Ideas from SXSW EDU in Austin 

SXSW EDU Recap Special: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Learning — Recorded Live from Austin, Texas from the Logi Work Lounge Upstairs at Caroline.

What really happens when educators, innovators, technologists, students, and parents gather in one place to talk about the future of education?

In this special SXSW EDU Highlight Recap episode of Classroom Dynamics, recorded live from the Logi Work Lounge upstairs at Caroline in Austin, Texas, host Adam Todd brings you inside one of the...

Small Teaching Moves, Major Results: Inside Teachables with Cheryl Abla & Lisa Maxfield 

In this episode, Adam Todd is joined by Cheryl Abla and Lisa Maxfield, authors of Teachables: Bite-Size Strategies That Make a Major Impact in the Classroom. Together, they dive into a truth every educator knows but rarely has time to unpack: what you teach matters—but the environment you create matters just as much.

Cheryl and Lisa share how their book distills research-informed, high-impact practices into practical, classroom-ready strategies designed for real teachers with real time constraints. Fro...

What’s Next for Education? A SXSW EDU 2026 Conference Preview Special 

Get ready for a high-energy SXSW EDU preview in this special edition of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, as we take you inside SXSW EDU — the education-focused extension of South by Southwest — where bold ideas, emerging technologies, and real classroom impact collide in Austin, Texas.

In this episode, we’re honored to welcome Julia Shatilo, Senior Director of SXSW EDU, for an exclusive preview of the 2026 conference. Julia shares her vision for this year’s event, what’s new and different, and the urgent conver...

Inside Microsoft’s Elevate for Educators: The AI Shift Every Teacher Needs to Understand

AI in #education isn’t on the horizon — it’s already embedded in our daily workflow. And this week, Microsoft made a move educators can’t ignore.

With the launch of Microsoft's Elevate for Educators and expanded #Microsoft Copilot tools inside Microsoft Teams, OneNote, and Microsoft Word, this isn’t about flashy AI features — it’s about helping teachers build real, practical AI fluency.

Imagine generating differentiated lessons in seconds, summarizing IEP notes, drafting parent emails, creating standards-aligne...

The Future of AI, Cyberpsychology, and Learning with Dr. Eli Fennell of Albizu University

In this compelling conversation, Adam is joined by Dr. Eli Fennell, Director of the Bachelor of Science in Cyberpsychology program and Co-Director of the Center for Institutional Scientific Research at Albizu University in Miami. Dr. Fennell is a leading voice in the responsible and innovative use of AI in education, pushing the boundaries of how intelligent tools can support both faculty and students.

Dr. Fennell introduces listeners to his groundbreaking work on an AI-powered dissertation proofreader, a precision-driven tool...

Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts: How Canva for Education Supercharges Student Learning 

Ready to ignite creativity, boost engagement, and reduce prep time in your classroom — all at once? In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, host we get into one of the most transformative (and free!) digital tools available to #teachers today: Canva for Education.

Whether you’ve used #Canva to design a personal project or you’re brand-new to the platform, this episode uncovers the #education-only features that take it to the next level: classroom-safe settings, real-time collaboration, curricu...

Beyond “Yet”: How to Create a True Growth Mindset Culture in Your Classroom 

What if building a true growth mindset in your classroom didn’t feel overwhelming—or one more thing on your plate? 

On today’s episode of Classroom Dynamics, we’re thrilled to welcome Annie Brock and Heather Hundley, co-authors of The Growth Mindset Coach, 2nd Edition — a must-have resource that has become a trusted guide for educators committed to developing resilient, curious, and motivated learners.

In this powerful conversation, Annie and Heather break down how the updated edition of The Growth Mi...

Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts: Teaching AI Prompting to Young Students - A Simple, Classroom-Ready Approach for Educators 

In this Bits & Bytes podcast short from Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd breaks down one of the most approachable—and powerful—entry points into artificial intelligence for schools: teaching young students the concept of AI prompting. Designed specifically for educators, instructional leaders, and professional development teams, this episode reframes #AI #prompting not as a technical skill, but as an extension of what great teachers already do every day—teaching students how to ask clear, meaningful questions. 

AI can f...

How Catapult Learning Accelerates Student Growth Through High-Impact Tutoring and Intervention 

Welcome to Classroom Dynamics, the podcast where we unlock the future of education. In this episode, host Adam Todd spotlights Catapult Learning—a proud sponsor of the show and a trusted education partner with over 50 years of impact in schools nationwide. Known for high-impact tutoring, targeted math and literacy intervention, and professional development that delivers real results, Catapult Learning’s nationally recognized programs are Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Level 2 validated and proven to accelerate growth for students who need it most.

With...

Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts: From Skeptical to Sold - What Teachers Need to Know About ChatGPT for Teachers 

Discover why educators everywhere are buzzing about ChatGPT for Teachers, the AI-powered teaching assistant built specifically to support today’s classrooms. In this episode of Bits & Bytes, host Adam Todd breaks down how this new educator-focused tool is transforming lesson planning, #differentiation, communication, and student support—while keeping #teachers firmly in control. 

Whether you’re an edtech enthusiast or a long-time AI skeptic, this episode explains how #ChatGPT for Teachers helps streamline prep tim...

Beyond Phonics: Dr. Maryanne Wolf on RAVE-O, POSSUM, and Teaching Reading in Today’s Classrooms 

In this powerful follow-up episode of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd welcomes back renowned literacy expert Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at UCLA and Professor-in-Residence in the School of Education and Information Studies. Building on last year’s most-downloaded episode, Dr. Wolf shares exciting updates on the RAVE-O reading program, a fluency-based, research-backed approach that helps students think differently about words by engaging multiple linguistic pathways. Listeners will...

Classroom Dynamics Season 5 Wrap-Up: Celebrating Innovation, Creativity, and the Educators Shaping Tomorrow’s Classrooms.

Season 5 of Classroom Dynamics was nothing short of transformational — and in our official wrap-up episode, we’re revisiting the stories, voices, and breakthroughs that inspired teachers everywhere to reimagine what’s possible in education.

Join us as we rewind through a season packed with heart, innovation, and classroom-ready ideas. From a therapy dog with a tech twist redefining SEL… to a high school media program rivaling professional studios… to LEGO® lessons that turned science into engineering magic — this season was built for e...

Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts: Step Into The Future: Embracing AI in Today’s Classroom

We’re standing at a pivotal moment in education — one where technology, curiosity, and creativity intersect. In this episode of Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, we explores how artificial intelligence is transforming teaching and learning, and why it’s time for educators to embrace it rather than fear it.

Generative AI tools like Google Gemini are reshaping how students research, write, and think — offering opportunities for personalization, creativity, and critical reflection. But this shift isn’t just about f...

Through a Child’s Lens: Inspiring Creativity with 11-Year-Old Tyler DeVane

In this episode of Classroom Dynamics, host Adam Todd invites listeners to see the world through the eyes of 11-year-old photographer Tyler DeVane — a young artist from Brazil whose breathtaking bird photography has already captured global attention. 

While most kids his age are snapping selfies, Tyler is capturing moments of light, color, and movement — turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. His photography, recently featured by Sony Alpha Universe, reveals a level of patience, artistry, and storytelling beyond his years. ...

Bits & Bytes Podcast Shorts: CTRL + ART + CREATE = Blending Tech & Creativity in the Classroom 

Welcome to Classroom Dynamics: Bits & Bytes, the podcast within the podcast that uncovers the latest innovations shaping the future of education. In this episode, host Adam Todd explores a powerful theme from #ISTELive 25: blending technology with the arts to create meaningful, joyful learning experiences. From digital mood meters to animated personal narratives, discover how edtech tools like Brush Ninja, Book Creator, Flip, and Canva are transforming classrooms into spaces of creative expression. Tune in to learn how tech can move beyond data a...