Learning in the Digital Age: Transparency, Trust, and Technology in Schools with Rich Nye
Rich Nye (Senior Advisor of Education to Governor Cox) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how his education experience growing up helped shape his passion for pursuing education as a career, the profound impact that teachers can have on students and their academic goals, and how the Information Age is evolving education at a quicker rate than we could have expected.
Then we talk about how transparency in the classroom is rebuilding trust between educators and parents, different ways parents can become better partners with educators to help support the needs of our children, as well as the positive research we see from schools that have placed restrictions on smartphone use in the classroom to improve academic outcome.
Lastly, we dive into how Artificial Intelligence can safely and effectively be used in the classroom to help promote a positive learning ecosystem for the student without replacing the role of the teacher.
Related Links
Sen. Fillmore, Rep. Welton and The Policy Project Announce Legislation to Limit Cellphone Use in Schools: https://senate.utah.gov/sen-fillmore-rep-welton-and-the-policy-project-announce-legislation-to-limit-cellphone-use-in-schools/#:~:text=Lincoln%20Fillmore%2C%20Rep.,opts%20to%20allow%20phone%20use.
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Responsibility, Connection, and Community with Stephen Cohen
Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, joins news and broadcasting pioneer Stephen Cohen on the Responsibility Matter podcast this week to share her journey from growing up on a ranch in Mount Pleasant to becoming a champion for community connection and responsibility.
Abby then reflects on lessons from her childhood, the significance of modeling positive behavior, and the importance of fostering responsibility in the next generation.
She also talks about disconnecting from social media, finding true happiness through service, and creating meaningful connections in a divided world.
Related links:
Responsibility Matters website: https://responsibilitymatters.buzzsprout.com/2326887
Responsibility Matters on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42O8Wvnw1vTNWMkBdfNOoy
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Regaining Control of Our Digital Lives and Taking Back Our Data with Dr. Tomicah Tillemann
Dr. Tomicah Tillemann (President of Project Liberty) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss the breakdown of institutions in our society, fears that the United States won’t be a trusted global partner due to conflicts within the country, and how Project Liberty is focused on helping people regain control of their digital lives.
We also dive into the root of society's dysfunction that stems from conflicts caused by social media, how Frank McCourt Jr.’s latest book, Our Biggest Fight, aims to combat corporate algorithms, and why the business model surrounding our data needs to change to create a better and safer internet.
Then, we discuss how Facebook has become a hub of anger, outrage, and misinformation targeting an older generation and realistic steps at the state level that can be taken to help us regain our personhood.
Related Links
Project Liberty: https://www.projectliberty.io/
Our Biggest Fight by Frank H. McCourt, Jr.: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743398/our-biggest-fight-by-frank-h-mccourt-jr-with-michael-j-casey/
People’s Bid For TikTok: https://www.projectliberty.io/peoples-bid-for-tiktok/
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Finding Purpose Through Service with Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski from Girls Talk Healthy Aging
Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, recently had the opportunity to appear on the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast with hosts Alli Kerr and Shawna Kaminski. We enjoyed the conversation so much that we wanted to share it here!
We dove into the balance of taking care of family while making a meaningful impact across Utah and Abby's profound responsibility toward the children in Utah’s foster care system.
We also discuss how the "Disagree Better" initiative aims to alleviate the polarizing nature of modern politics and why empowering our communities through service can help combat the current outrage culture.
Follow the Girls Talk Healthy Aging podcast below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/girls-talk-healthy-aging/id1700377806
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0YJRwk644teudB0KoQIjKB
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSMCjRb6jDIxykYt0FK_Jw
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The Story Behind “BlindSighted,” the Latest Book by Rich Christiansen
Rich and Gaye Christiansen join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss Rich's new book, BlindSighted. The book documents Rich’s journey of identity, faith, and healing and his being shaken to his core at the age of 54 after he learned that he was one of the first donor-conceived children.
Then Rich opens up about meeting family members from the side of his biological father, the love story of his mother and father, who was a blind attorney, and what’s next for Rich and Gaye.
Blindsighted releases on October 8th, 2024.
Related Links
Rich Christiansen: https://richchristiansen.com/
BlindSighted: https://www.amazon.com/BlindSighted-Rich-Christiansen/dp/B0D9WXQMFJ
Join Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox and her friends for timely and candid conversations with fascinating people with unique perspectives in an effort to unite us all through our common humanity. Each week, Abby dives into discussions on topics ranging from education to motherhood to mental health and beyond.
Abby is an outspoken advocate for “getting proximate” with people who have different viewpoints, and using her platform as Utah’s First Lady to combat the empathy crisis our country is facing.
Come along with us as we journey to bring courage, compassion and connection back into our homes and communities... and have a lot of fun along the way! THANK YOU for being our friend.
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