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Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age

State of Ed Podcast

Release Date: 11/27/2025

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Nick turns the tables and interviews Marc about his book, Captivate as well as the message he is sharing with educators across the country as a featured speaker at conferences. They discuss challenges faced by today's school leaders, ways to leverage educational technology in the classroom, and how to effectively mentor new teachers. Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898  

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Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age show art Ep. 78: Teaching in the Generative Age

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Marc is joined by author, podcaster, speaker, and instructional technology expert, Alana Winnick. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Alana discuss the role of AI in today's classrooms, the challenges of implementation, and the incredible opportunity available to our schools and students in this generative age. Find Alana Winnick , , , , and Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898  

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Marc is joined by author, speaker, and former school superintendent, Dr. Joe Sanfelippo. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Joe discuss critical elements of district leadership, how to hire, train, and retain the very best people, and ways to shift culture to ensure that learning environments produce the best possible outcomes. Find Dr. Sanfelippo , , , and Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,  

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Ep. 76: Leading with Respect & Dignity show art Ep. 76: Leading with Respect & Dignity

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Marc is joined by international consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Rosalind Wiseman, whose book Queen Bees & Wannabees inspired the popular film and musical, Mean Girls. They discuss how to foster schools that promote student voice, the differences between respect and dignity, and the challenges facing educators and young people in a social media world. Find Rosalind Wiseman , , , and Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's latest book,  

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Ep. 75: Better Blueprints - Improving Lesson Plan Design show art Ep. 75: Better Blueprints - Improving Lesson Plan Design

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In this conversation, Marc and Nick discuss the intricacies of lesson planning, emphasizing the importance of structured questioning and engagement techniques. They explore how to effectively plan lessons that foster student participation and understanding, while also considering the role of AI in education and the balance between creativity and structure in teaching. Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,

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Marc and Nick sit down with Dr. Colleen Kelley, retired chemistry professor, TEDx speaker, and author of Kids' Chemistry comic books. Dr. Kelley shares how her passion for science has led her on a journey to bring molecular literacy to elementary school students through story telling and fun. Show Notes:   Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,  

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Marc and Nick sit down with Jake Miller, author, personalized learning specialist, and host of The Educational Duct Tape Podcast to discuss how to leverage instructional technology, increase students' intrinsic motivation, and strategies to help shift how educators approach teaching in today's schools. Show Notes: Jake Miller's socials Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,

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Marc and Nick sit down with Laura Williams, author, consultant, and 21st century learning specialist to discuss increasing student engagement, leveling up cooperative learning, and how to make a meaningful impression on your classes. Show Notes: Laura Williams on , Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1990566898

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Ep. 71: Tales of a Techno-Optimist show art Ep. 71: Tales of a Techno-Optimist

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Marc and Nick sit down with Jennifer Womble, chair of the Future of Education in Technology Conference (FETC), the largest gathering of its kind in North America. They discuss the many challenges faced by educators and schools impacted by an ever-evolving technological landscape. Show Notes: Jennifer Womble on , Follow Marc on , , , or Check out Marc's new book,

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Ep. 70: The School Leader's Playbook (Part 2) show art Ep. 70: The School Leader's Playbook (Part 2)

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Catch the second part of Marc and Nick's in-depth conversation with Dr. Todd Whitaker (author of What Great Teachers Do Differently and What Great Principals Do Differently). It is a master class in instructional leadership from the classroom to the superintendency. Show Notes: Dr. Whitaker on , Follow Marc on , , or Check out Marc's new book,

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Marc is joined by author, podcaster, speaker, and instructional technology expert, Alana Winnick. Recorded at the School Administrators Association of New York's Annual Conference, amid the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, Marc and Alana discuss the role of AI in today's classrooms, the challenges of implementation, and the incredible opportunity available to our schools and students in this generative age.

Find Alana Winnick online, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Follow Marc on X, onlineTikTok, or YouTube

Check out Marc's new book, CAPTIVATE

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