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Lead. Learn. Change.

Lead. Learn. Change.

By: David W. Reynolds
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 Think about the greatest experiences you’ve ever had. What, or who, made them so memorable? What did you lead, learn, or change, and why did it matter? Significant moments in one’s life and career don’t have to be few and far between. Reflect. Observe. Influence. Viewing our accomplishments, our pivots, and our possibilities through a different lens can truly unleash your potential as a leader, a learner, or an agent of change. You have influence. You get to choose how much. If you want to make a real impact, and help others do likewise, then join us as we examine learning, leadership, and change from the perspective of those who truly make a difference, from those who have leveraged their journey in a way that matters. Lead. Learn. Change.Lead. Learn. Change. 2019 - 2029
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  • Daniel Rivera - Artificial Intelligence: Rules, Connections, People

    Daniel Rivera - Artificial Intelligence: Rules, Connections, People
    Nov 2 2025

    4:45 – two (maybe three) rules for AI prompts

    5:15 – Rule 0 – mindset

    5:45 – Rule 1 - be clear and specific

    8:05 – don’t be discouraged

    8:25 – Rule 2 - have a conversation

    10:00 – keep going, don’t settle

    10:50 – the Magic School conundrum

    14:00 – Khanmigo – one for teachers and one for students

    15:15 – Khanmigo will not provide answers – it’s a tutor

    16:15 – Microsoft Copilot

    16:35 – Coach.microsoft (reading support)

    17:45 – Perplexity (powered by Claude and by ChatGPT)

    19:15 – to increase the quality of student work, give them an audience

    20:35 – students have stories to tell and they just don’t know how

    21:00 – music, curiosity, passion, engagement, poetry, content areas

    22:00 – ChatGPT is the Coca-Cola of AI

    22:30 – there are a lot of AI chatbot options available, and a number are free

    23:45 – image, audio, video “categories” of AI

    24:30 – exponential vs. additive potential of AI growth

    27:05 – machine learning, language comprehension, image recognition

    28:00 – Neuralink – a brain interface chip – drive a computer with your mind alone

    28:45 – Blindsight – resolution improving and possibly humans with infared vision

    30:30 – the connection between and mutual dependence across: \Power the energy sector, AI data and power consumption, national security, and climate concerns

    32:25 – data sets (prior knowledge), compute power (processing time or general intelligence + effort), algorithms for training (teaching, formative assessment)

    34:40 – how AI entered the most recent presidential election conversation

    35:30 – military, environmental, academic, geopolitical, and economic growth concerns are inextricably connected with AI

    39:45 – Donald Dowdy, high school band director

    40:40 – Bruce Little, Art Education Practicum instructor, Georgia Southern University

    42:30 – honor, discipline, respect, the craft of teaching

    43:25 – You can’t replace relationships with AI

    Background image on cover is by Albert Stoynov, on Unsplash

    Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

    Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

    Professional Association of Georgia Educators

    David’s LinkedIn page

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change
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    44 mins
  • Daniel Rivera - You + AI = Magic

    Daniel Rivera - You + AI = Magic
    May 2 2025

    3:25 – AI has the potential to reshape every industry, job, and life

    4:30 – the shift from narrow, programmatic control to individual user control

    7:00 – a democratized internet with language comprehension

    8:00 – the move from menus to genies

    10:00 – you can ask AI virtually anything

    10:40 – offsetting the unfortunate reality of the suppression of curiosity

    12:00 – Hallucinations, mistakes, guessing, and precision

    14:15 – AI iterations are getting better

    15:20 – Bias in AI

    16:10 – Data matters

    16:20 – Notebook LM does not access the web

    16:45 – User instructions, or a company’s training, can bias AI

    18:15 – Engagement as evidence of curiosity

    19:00 – The spectrum of apathy to curiosity

    21:55 – Responsible use of AI for formative assessment support

    22:45 – AI used with curiosity is a tremendous mentor, coach, and peer

    22:55 – AI used with apathy is a threat to your brain . . . it might “make you dumb”

    24:40 – You must be aware that using AI in a bad way is very detrimental – AI is not going to tell you this itself

    26:45 – How much work do students do that generates pride and satisfaction that leads them to keep that work?

    28:40 – All hope abandon, all ye who enter here

    29:00 – Great teacher Ms. Smith, Statesboro High School

    29:50 – We need artists in the classroom – creative, passionate, flexible

    31:10 – a mistake to create a fully AI school

    31:30 – Is AI a threat to teachers?

    31:50 – AI will never replace good teachers

    32:10 – Good teachers are curators of learning experiences

    32:55 – Decisions about assessment, pacing guides, etc., are not always meant to benefit students

    33:10 – What is the value of consistent instruction?

    35:50 – Recruitment problem or retention problem?

    36:30 – Low-hanging fruit - break down a lesson into manageable parts

    37:00 – Low-hanging fruit - be specific with the target audience for what is to be learned

    38:00 – Make this old lesson better, I need resources that cost less than one dollar per student

    38:45 – Ask AI to use witty banter, match student interest

    39:00 – AI will use analogies, metaphors, and more

    39:15 – Teachers still do all of the final curation and make all of the decisions

    39:20 – Create songs with Suno, an AI tool

    40:20 – “Can AI…?” Assume that the answer is “Yes.”

    42:55 – You have a genie. Dream big.

    43:10 – Tell AI “how to act”

    43:40 – Another AI episode with Daniel Rivera is forthcoming

    Daniel Rivera

    Suno (music creation)

    ChatGPT

    Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

    Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

    Professional Association of Georgia Educators

    David’s LinkedIn page

    Lead. Learn. Change. the book

    Instagram - lead.learn.change
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    44 mins
  • Great Teachers Matter Greatly

    Great Teachers Matter Greatly
    Apr 30 2025
    1:50 – Felicia Mayfield - the noble field of education 2:45 – George Wurtzel - blindness is not the loss of your knowledge and skill5:20 – Cassidy Magill Evans - a great teacher...6:45 – Anjelika Riano - support students and keep them focused on a vision7:55 – Tylan Bailey - treat others well and make a difference9:55 – Amy Gropper - challenge students to intrigue them12:15 – David Reynolds - go against the grain every now and then14:35 – Christy Todd - persistence, not perfection15:55 – Vlada Galan - world leaders or educators? In order of appearance, here are links to the full episode for each guest featured in Episode 57 - Great Teachers Matter Greatly.Episode 12 - Felicia MayfieldEpisode 37 - George WurtzelEpisode 56 - Cassidy Magill EvansEpisode 2 - Anjelika RianoEpisode 48 - Tylan BaileyEpisode 44 - Amy GropperEpisode 52 - Christy ToddEpisode 6 - Vlada GalanLead. Learn. Change. main podcast page (access to all episodes)Other Teacher Appreciation Episodes:2024 – episode 55 – What Great Teachers Do – May 2, 2024 – 15 minutesEpisode SummaryWe all have stories about our favorite teachers. Sometimes those memories are about how they led their classes, making everyone feel accepted and valued, and sometimes we recall a humorous moment, or maybe a hat or other accessory that became that teacher's "brand." More often, however, we look back fondly on how that teacher made us feel, what he or she did to help us learn, or the way their concern and understanding was conveyed to us. If you are a great teacher now, you are also building a storehouse of memories. Thank you. If you don't serve in a teaching role, you know someone who does, regardless of their job title. Take a moment to share a word of appreciation with that person. Great teachers make a difference. Let them know that you've noticed. 2023 – n/a 2022 – episode 38 – Great Teachers – Everyone Knows One – May 6, 2022 – 13 minutesEpisode SummaryReleased for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.” 2021 – episode 34 – Many Voices, One Message – Teachers Matter – April 30, 2021 – 15 minutesEpisode SummaryReleased for Teacher Appreciation Week, but pertinent at any time, this episode consists of a brief compilation of comments from Lead. Learn. Change. podcast guests who highlight the importance of teachers and remind us of the impact that great teachers can–and do–have on the lives of those they serve. If you are an educator, listen and be inspired to keep making a difference. Whatever your role, consider taking a few minutes today to contact a current or former teacher and say, “Thank you.” Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate BeatsPodcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.Professional Association of Georgia EducatorsDavid’s LinkedIn pageLead. Learn. Change. the bookInstagram - lead.learn.change
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    19 mins
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