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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. From building meaningful relationships with students, to streamlining procedures, sparking curiosity, boosting engagement, and maintaining high expectations—this conversation is packed with ideas you can use tomorrow.

Whether you’re a first-year teacher finding your footing or a 30-year veteran looking to re-energize your practice, this episode delivers actionable insights that make teaching feel more intentional, efficient, and impactful—without adding more to your plate.

If you’re ready for small shifts that lead to major classroom wins, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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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 conversations shaping the future of teaching and learning — from #AI and digital equity to student voice and leadership innovation. She offers insight into how #SXSWEDU moves beyond inspiration to engineer meaningful collaboration and long-term impact for educators.

But that’s not all!

We’re also joined by Nathan Coutinho, Global Head of Strategic Partner Relations and Market Insights at Logitech, who gives us a sneak peek into the Logi Work Lounge experience happening March 12–13. Discover what educators can expect inside this interactive hub where creativity, productivity, and hands-on innovation take center stage — and why it’s set to be a must-visit destination at this year’s conference.

Visit Classroom Dynamics at the Logi Work Lounge on March 12-13th at Upstairs At Caroline (109 E 7th Street, Austin)! Request VIP access here!

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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-aligned rubrics, and analyzing student data trends — all within platforms you already use.

The real shift? AI doesn’t replace teacher expertise. It amplifies it.

In this Bits & Bytes episode of Classroom Dynamics, we unpack what this means for your prep time, your professional growth, and how you can model responsible AI use for students — because the #educators who thrive won’t avoid #AI. They’ll understand it well enough to guide the next generation through it.

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