Middle School Walk & Talk
A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.
Middle School Walk & Talk
The Reframe: AI as a Support for Culturally Grounded Instruction with Guest Adam Whitaker
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In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Rising Star Presenter Adam Whitaker about how artificial intelligence can support culturally grounded instruction in the middle grades. Whitaker explains why effective AI use begins with strong pedagogy and deep knowledge of students’ identities, interests, and experiences. He shares practical strategies for designing relevant prompts, avoiding common pitfalls, and connecting classic texts to students’ real lives. The conversation offers an accessible, thought provoking look at how teachers can stretch themselves, embrace productive struggle, and use AI as a tool for more meaningful and culturally responsive learning.
Middle School Walk & Talk is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. Learn more at amle.org.