{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 281 | Why Most Teachers Get Student Voice Totally Wrong","description":"Want to bring your whole district together with one simple tool? ClassDojo for Districts makes it easy to engage families and strengthen school communities\u2014at every level. It\u2019s the number one communication app trusted by millions of K-12 teachers, now with district-wide oversight and controls. From Pre-K to high school, ClassDojo connects your schools and families in one seamless place. Learn more at classdojo.com\/districts. &amp;nbsp; What if your students had the power to shape your lessons\u2014and it actually&amp;nbsp;worked? In this insightful conversation, educator and author Jennifer Casa-Todd joins us to break down the real meaning of student voice. From her work with high schoolers and pre-service teachers to co-authoring a book with a student, Jennifer shares how to move from &quot;listening&quot; to &quot;collaboration&quot; to full-on student leadership. You\u2019ll learn:  Why asking students to \u201ckeep it, ditch it, tweak it\u201d transforms your teaching How classroom committees build purpose and belonging The surprising ways students are using AI to innovate (not just cheat) Why your mindset\u2014not your method\u2014is the biggest roadblock  This episode will have you rethinking the role of students in everything from curriculum design to digital citizenship. Time to put the \u201cco\u201d in co-creator! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo  EdTech Bites Website: https:\/\/edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https:\/\/facebook.com\/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@edtechbites  About Jennifer Casa-Todd Jennifer am a wife, mom, educator, a former Literacy Consultant, a Google Certified Innovator, and author of several educational publications--most recently, Hopes for School: A student perspective and ideas for educational transformation. She\u2019s an ISTE Community leader, a Google Educator Group leader for Ontario and a Board member for the Canadian School Library Association. Jennifer can currently be found supporting pre-service teachers at Lakehead University (Ontario). She\u2019s passionate about amplifying student voice and helping learners use technology positively and productively. Connect With Jennifer Casa-Todd  Jennifer\u2019s Website: https:\/\/jcasatodd.com\/ Jennifer On X: https:\/\/x.com\/JCasaTodd Jennifer On Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/raisingdigitalleaders\/ Jennifer On Bluesky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/jcasatodd.bsky.social Jennifer On LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jennifercasa-todd\/  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The EdTech Bites Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/edtechbites.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38946725\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195212130"}