Shows
The Best of UsS3/E7: How AI Is Rewriting PD: A Conversation with Dyane SmokorowskiHow can district leaders use AI to deepen professional learning and reimagine instructional design?In this episode, Dyane Smokorowski, Coordinator of Digital Literacy at Wichita Public Schools, shares how her team supports over 40,000 students by empowering educators to become “learning experience designers.” She explores how AI can enhance clarity, creativity, and connection in both teaching and PD—without losing sight of pedagogy or equity.
2025-05-2636 min
LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in EducationSchools ReinventedHow can school leaders harness the power of AI to fuel innovation, personalize learning, and support educators? Dyane Smokorowski and Rob Dickson, from Wichita Public Schools (WPS), are setting the pace. Join us as they unpack WPS's bold approach to AI integration: one that's focused not just on technology, but on people.Dyane and Rob share how their district is using AI to create more meaningful, customized learning experiences for students while also providing educators with practical tools that enhance their work, not replace it. Together, they dive into the mindset shifts, professional learning, and strategic planning...
2025-05-1632 min
The Good Life EDU PodcastHow One District Has Embraced AI and Its Role in 21st Century LearningThis week on the podcast, we're joined by Rob Dickson and Dyane Smokorowski from Wichita Public Schools. They take us through their district's venture into generative AI, which kicked off with the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. In our conversation, Rob and "Smoke" delve into the motivations behind their initiative, the implementation process, and the significant shifts they've witnessed since then, impacting their dedication to advancing teaching and learning.To learn more about technology at Wichita Public Schools, visit https://www.usd259.org/domain/904To read the Edweek article...
2023-09-2639 min
Artificial Intelligence – ESU CCHow One District Has Embraced Artificial Intelligence
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Rob Dickson and Dyane Smokorowski from Wichita Public Schools. They take us through their district’s venture into generative AI, which kicked off with the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. In our conversation, Rob and “Smoke” delve into the motivations behind their initiative, the implementation process, and the significant shifts they’ve witnessed since then, impacting their dedication to advancing teaching and learning.
To learn more about technology at Wichita Public Schools, visit: Technology / Who We Are (usd259.org)
To read the Edweek article about this effort, vi...
2023-09-2639 minArtificial Intelligence – ESU CCHow One District Has Embraced Artificial Intelligence
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Rob Dickson and Dyane Smokorowski from Wichita Public Schools. They take us through their district’s venture into generative AI, which kicked off with the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022. In our conversation, Rob and “Smoke” delve into the motivations behind their initiative, the implementation process, and the significant shifts they’ve witnessed since then, impacting their dedication to advancing teaching and learning.
To learn more about technology at Wichita Public Schools, visit: Technology / Who We Are (usd259.org)
To read the Edweek article about this effort, vi...
2023-09-2639 min
What the EdTech?ChatGPT with our friend Shannon DavenportLadies and gentlemen, welcome to What the Edtech podcast - the show that explores the ever-evolving landscape of technology in education. I'm your host, Rob Dickson, and as always, I'm joined by my co-host, Dyane Smokorowski.Today, we're thrilled to welcome a special guest, Shannon Davenport, who is the Director of Professional Learning at the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE). Shannon is an expert in educational technology and has been working with educators across the Pacific Northwest to integrate technology into their classrooms.In this episode, we'll be discussing the latest trends and innovations...
2023-04-2424 min
Finger Painting The FutureEpisode 12: How to Deal with Failure, and Why It's ImportantCOVID-19 quickly moved our children into virtual learning this year and it's safe to say it was NOT an easy transition. For kids, staring at a screen all day isn't as exciting as being in a classroom with their friends!
On today's episode of Finger Painting the Future, special guest Dyane Smokorowski, 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year, gives parents and teachers advice on how to set children up for success and help them deal with failure. Whether it's picking something your students are passionate about or helping them ask their teacher for resources, we adults must ensure...
2020-12-3043 min
UnDisrupted with Adam & CarlWe are in a World of Molasses with Rob Dickson & Dyane SmokorowskiHosts: Carl Hooker, Future Ready Faculty, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C., @mrhookerAdam Phyall, Future Ready Lead Advisor, Future Ready Schools, Washington, D.C., @askadam3Future Ready Schools Website: FutureReady.orgFree Future Ready Institutes: FutureReady.org/Institutes Twitter: @FutureReady Instagram: @FutureReadySchoolsFacebook: Facebook.com/FutureReadySchoolsFuture Ready Schools is a registered trademark of the Alliance for Excellent Education, located in Washington, D.C.#FutureReady
2020-11-1124 min
What's Your Shtick?Virtual Ed CampIn this episode Tia and Rachel spend some time talking with Dyane Smokorowski about Kansas Ed Camp. This year the experience will be completely virtual! Dyane fills us in on what we can expect from the conference this year and all of the exciting things they have planned.
2020-05-1822 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherVirtual Valentines & 2 other cool, fun collaborative ideas for teachersDyane Smokorowski talks about Virtual Valentines, a Doodle project, and a fun trip with teachers to the San Diego Zoo this summer. Dive in! www.coolcatteacher.com/e421 Get the weekly newsletter with free resources and ideas for your classroom from the Cool Cat Teacher at www.coolcatteacher.com/newsletter.
2019-01-2208 min
In AWE Podcast with Sarah JohnsonEpisode 4: In AWE of Kristen Kuhlmann-New Beginnings SeriesIn our first episode on the New Beginning series, Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann shares her experience with divorce, new positions, and the importance she places on being a positive role model in leadership. Kristen's story teaches us how we too can take something that ends and make a positive new beginning.
Contact Kristen: https://twitter.com/ahsprincipal385?lang=en
Instagram: AHSPrincipal385 and Facebook: Dr. Kristen Kuhlmann
Awe Inspiring Recommendations:
Resource for LGBTQ: https://www.glsen.org/
Kansas Commissioner Randy Watson: https://twitter.com/kscommissioner?lang=en
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2019-01-0736 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat Teacher5 Ideas for Fantastic Professional DevelopmentDyane Smokorowski, "Mrs. Smoke" talks about what makes excellent professional development. We talked at NNSTOY about training that inspires and helps teachers change. www.coolcatteacher.com/e195 FlexPath – only at Capella University – lets teachers work at their own pace to earn their MEd in a competency-based learning format. This subscription-based tuition model doesn't limit the number of courses you can complete during each 12-week period, enrolling in up to two courses at once, for one flat tuition rate. Go to coolcatteacher.com/flexpath to get your free FlexPath guide and see if Capella's FlexPath option is ri...
2017-11-1710 min
HOOKED on Learning!Connect Your Lessons to the Real World, Watch Magic HappenWhen student passions meet real-world scenarios engagement and learning are natural byproducts. Learn more...
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Dyane Smokorowski is the 2013 Kansas STOY and is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Coach in Andover, Kansas. Mrs. Smoke, as her students know her, believes in a project-based, student-centered classroom that helps students build skills in communication, planning, research and cultural awareness. She wants her students to develop a love for learning, communication and technology, but also to understand how to use those passions to advance their own futures, as well as that of the global community.
2015-07-0600 min
The Digital BuzzMarch Madness: Getting Your Tech Game OnHow do you get your tech and teacher game on for March and through the Spring season? Join Blanca Duarte, Dyane Smokorowski, Vanessa Jones and Naomi Harm as we share tech teaching best practices relating to Intel Teach Elements, Twitter as a PLN, 1:1 best practices, new Intel Elements blended learning course, and the famous Intel Teach webinars.Teachers Engage: http://engage.intel.comIntel Education: http://www.intel.com/teachersTeacher Channel: http://www.teacherchannel.orgSchools World TV: http://www.schoolsworld.tvVisual Tanking App: https://itunes.apple.com...
2013-03-0222 min
Fuel for Educational Change Agents21st Century Classrooms: What does it take to Start? by Dyane SmokorowskiThis podcast was a presentation by Dyane Smokorowski at the MACE Conference in Manhattan, Kansas, on March 3, 2011. Dyane was the 2011 spotlight speaker at the conference, and the title of this session was, "21st Century Classrooms: What does it take to Start?" Dyane's bio in the conference program was: Dyane Smokorowski is currently an 8th grade Language Arts Teacher and Technology Trainer for USD 385 Andover Public Schools in south central Kansas. As a current Intel® Teach Senior Trainer, Dyane has helped lead her district, along with many others across the country, into opening new avenues of technology integration, staff development, and p...
2011-05-2838 min