UEN Homeroom

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AI Unplugged: Teaching the Basics to Elementary Students
Welcome to a new episode of Homeroom! This special two-part series explores the impact of artificial intelligence in education, with a focus on K–6 students. In Part One, we are joined by computer science expert Vicky Sedgwick, who shares valuable insights and practical advice for elementary school teachers on integrating AI into their classrooms.

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About UEN Homeroom

The UEN Homeroom Podcast is our chance to tell the stories of educators in Utah and talk about the issues impacting education in this state and beyond. We plan to feature educators and leaders from across the state of Utah in a fun and informative bi-monthly podcast. Our host Dani has a wide range of interests from innovation and computer science to the latest gadgets and personalized learning.

Whether you’re an EdTech who wants to listen to the latest in digital coaching or a classroom teacher ready to expand the ideas that you are offering to your students, this podcast is your gateway to all things education related.

If you’d like to be on the podcast, know someone who should, or would like to suggest a topic… hit Dani up: dani@uen.org

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Dani Sloan is an IT Product Manager, Instructor, and Podcast Host with the UEN. She has a bachelor’s in Elementary Education, a master’s in Instructional Design and Educational Technology, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy all from the University of Utah. Dani enjoys teaching about information literacy, digital citizenship, and helping educators to grow their capacity for leadership. Outside of work, Dani loves reading, napping, watching terrible reality television, hiking, and laughing with friends and family.

Favorite Podcasts:
Radiolab, Cold, This Land, This American Life and The Daily

Fernando Lara is a Documentary Filmmaker from Salt Lake City, UT. He was born in Ecuador and moved to Utah in 2003. He is a Senior Producer and Podcast Host with UEN. He received a Bachelor in Film and Media Arts and a Bachelor in Mass Communications from the University of Utah. He provides support to other UEN productions such as PDTV, Sci-Tech Now, UEN Teacher Tips, UEN Students in Focus and more. His locally produced content for Art Connection has been selected for national broadcast for 20 public broadcast stations around the country in multiple occasions. In his time off, Fernando spends time with his wife and kids and enjoys reading graphics novels and building Lego.

Favorite Podcasts:
Caso 63, Limetown, New Heights, We're Alive, Blackout and The Black Tapes

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