This episode of Talking Technology with ATLIS features Dr. Nicole Furlonge, executive director of the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University, who shares her expertise on leadership in independent schools. Drawing on her experience as a former teacher, Furlonge emphasizes the importance of listening, empathy, and collaboration between tech leaders and educators to foster effective technology integration. She also delves into the complexities of AI in education, highlighting both the ethical concerns and the potential benefits for teaching and learning. Finally, the episode takes an unexpected turn with a discussion of how the book "World War Z" can be used to explore storytelling and perspective.

Resources

• Race Sounds: The Art of Listening in African American Literature, book by Dr. Furlonge
• The Crucial Art — and Science — of Listening Leadership, interview with Dr. Furlonge for EdSurge
• Schools Can Change, But Only When Leaders Learn How to Listen, interview with Dr. Furlonge for EdSurge
• Student Agency in the Digital Age: Integrating AI in Literature Education, article from NAIS