AmpED to 11
AmpED to 11
Podcast Description
Elevating AI in Education
Welcome to AmpED to 11, the podcast where AI, education, and technology collide to reshape the future of learning. Hosted by EdTech experts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma, AmpED to 11 brings you the latest insights, trends, and strategies in AI-powered education.
We believe that education should never settle for "good enough." Each episode is packed with cutting-edge news, expert interviews, and actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of EdTech. Whether you're an educator, administrator, or EdTech professional, AmpED to 11 equips you with the tools to integrate AI into education and drive innovation.
What You Can Expect:
AI in Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and trends that are transforming classrooms and educational technology.Expert Interviews: Brett leads in-depth conversations with top educators, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is shaping the future of learning.Tech Updates: Rebecca delivers the latest news and updates in AI and education, providing insights into new developments and practical applications for educators.Actionable Tips: Get real-world strategies and tools that you can immediately apply in your classroom or EdTech business to enhance learning outcomes.
Why Listen? In each episode of AmpED to 11, you’ll:
Learn how AI is revolutionizing education and how you can stay ahead.Gain practical insights from leaders in education and technology.Discover AI-powered tools and strategies to implement in your classroom or EdTech business.
Meet the Hosts: Brett Roer is an EdTech visionary who excels at uncovering powerful stories in education and building connections with innovators. He’s committed to bridging the gap between technology and educators to enhance learning.
Rebecca Bultsma is an educator and tech strategist with a talent for breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights. She helps educators integrate the latest technology and AI into their teaching, improving engagement and outcomes.
Who Should Listen? AmpED to 11 is perfect for:
Educators and administrators looking to integrate AI into their teaching.EdTech professionals seeking the latest industry trends and tools.Tech enthusiasts interested in the role of AI in the future of education.
Join Brett and Rebecca as they turn the dial on education and AI, bringing you inspiring conversations and actionable advice to drive innovation in the classroom. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead of the curve with AmpED to 11.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of topics centered around AI in education, technology trends, and innovative teaching strategies. Episodes include discussions on tools like ChatGPT, interviews with educators like Dan Fitzpatrick, who discusses his book on AI strategies, and insights on market-defining developments such as DeepSeek’s impact on AI costs and accessibility.
Elevating AI in Education
Welcome to AmpED to 11, the podcast where AI, education, and technology collide to reshape the future of learning. Hosted by EdTech experts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma, AmpED to 11 brings you the latest insights, trends, and strategies in AI-powered education.
We believe that education should never settle for “good enough.” Each episode is packed with cutting-edge news, expert interviews, and actionable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of EdTech. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or EdTech professional, AmpED to 11 equips you with the tools to integrate AI into education and drive innovation.
What You Can Expect:
- AI in Education: Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and trends that are transforming classrooms and educational technology.
- Expert Interviews: Brett leads in-depth conversations with top educators, innovators, and policymakers to explore how AI is shaping the future of learning.
- Tech Updates: Rebecca delivers the latest news and updates in AI and education, providing insights into new developments and practical applications for educators.
- Actionable Tips: Get real-world strategies and tools that you can immediately apply in your classroom or EdTech business to enhance learning outcomes.
Why Listen? In each episode of AmpED to 11, you’ll:
- Learn how AI is revolutionizing education and how you can stay ahead.
- Gain practical insights from leaders in education and technology.
- Discover AI-powered tools and strategies to implement in your classroom or EdTech business.
Meet the Hosts: Brett Roer is an EdTech visionary who excels at uncovering powerful stories in education and building connections with innovators. He’s committed to bridging the gap between technology and educators to enhance learning.
Rebecca Bultsma is an educator and tech strategist with a talent for breaking down complex ideas into actionable insights. She helps educators integrate the latest technology and AI into their teaching, improving engagement and outcomes.
Who Should Listen? AmpED to 11 is perfect for:
- Educators and administrators looking to integrate AI into their teaching.
- EdTech professionals seeking the latest industry trends and tools.
- Tech enthusiasts interested in the role of AI in the future of education.
Join Brett and Rebecca as they turn the dial on education and AI, bringing you inspiring conversations and actionable advice to drive innovation in the classroom. Stay informed, stay inspired, and stay ahead of the curve with AmpED to 11.
This week on AmpED to 11, Brett shares the mic with Sonn Sam, keynote speaker, equity champion, and national director at Big Picture Learning—for a raw, reflective, and radically human conversation about what happens when we stop asking, “Are you smart?” and start asking, “What are you passionate about?”
Sonn’s journey begins as a square peg in a round-hole system, a track that nearly derailed his sense of self-worth until a breakdancing crew (yes, breakdancing!) in a community theater changed everything. That real-world learning experience taught him the power of passion, purpose, and self-love, and fuels his mission today to co-create transformative, learner-centered systems across the country.
From the scars of failed systems to the promise of AI as a lever for justice and personalization, Sonn gets real about the work Big Picture Learning is doing to help every young person feel brilliant. But don’t mistake his authenticity for naivety—he wrestles openly with AI’s ethical tensions while building tools like ImBlaze that actually rehumanize education by streamlining the noise to make space for deeper mentoring and learning.
What you’ll learn:
❤️ Bold vision: How Big Picture Learning rebuilds school around one student at a time—interests first, paperwork second.
❤️ Hard truths: Why “college and career readiness” is incomplete without personal purpose and self-worth.
❤️ Real-world learning: What happens when breakdancing becomes curriculum—and how to scale that experience.
❤️ AI with soul: How tools like ImBlaze use AI to repurpose educator time, not replace it, so students can go deeper.
❤️ Executive function decoded: How AI can help chunk big dreams into manageable milestones—for kids and adults alike.
❤️ Self-love as curriculum: Why Sonn tells every 11-year-old to start with this: “You are loved. You are brilliant. That matters.”
Hosted by Brett Roer (while Rebecca recovers, with love and seat-saving), this episode is a love letter to possibility, identity, and designing schools that don’t just work—but work for every learner.
🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to turn up the volume on what’s possible in education.
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