Episode 276: Jed Stefanowicz

Beyond the Bulletin Board with Jed Stefanowicz Join me for an exciting conversation with Jed Stefanowicz, a lifelong educator, and author of the newly released book Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture of Content Creation. In this episode, Jed shares practical strategies and insights to help educators shift students from content consumers to content creators. Jed discusses the importance of fostering a culture of innovation and risk-taking in the learning environment. He provides a framework that breaks down technology integration into four key domains: instruction, operation, creativity, and wellness. Jed emphasizes the power of capturing student thinking and giving them authentic ways to demonstrate their learning. Whether you're a classroom teacher looking for new strategies or an administrator aiming to support digital literacy, this episode offers valuable takeaways. Discover how to align technology with curriculum, provide multiple pathways for students to express themselves, and make learning visible to parents and the community. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with practical advice, inspiring stories, and a meaningful reminder of why we do what we do as educators. Let's go "Beyond the Bulletin Board" together! Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:31 - Jed's background in education 05:36 - The story behind "Beyond the Bulletin Board" 11:45 - Overcoming obstacles to shift educator mindsets 19:08 - Empowering student voice and choice 22:24 - Cultivating a culture of innovation and risk-taking 30:40 - Capturing student thinking and making learning visible 37:38 - Importance of community partnerships 46:12 - Key takeaways from the book 51:54 - Where to find "Beyond the Bulletin Board" 55:56 - Jed's current EduKryptonite 56:51 - Billboard message 58:19 - Hobbies and creative outlets 1:00:43 - Closing thoughts Jed's Book on Amazon: Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture of Content Creation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support