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Hi, I'm Bill Selak (he/him), and you're listening to Bill Selak Talks. In this space, we dive deep into the intersection of technology and education, exploring how digital tools can fundamentally reshape the learning experience. My conversations are about real-world applications, innovative strategies, and the future of education, all through the lens of technology. Whether you're an educator looking to enhance your classroom, a tech enthusiast curious about the latest trends, or someone passionate about the impact of technology on learning, there's something here for you. My journey in education and technology has led me to some incredible roles and recognitions. Currently serving as the Director of Technology at Hillbrook School, I'm deeply involved in integrating technology in ways that enrich and personalize student learning. Beyond the classroom, I contribute to the broader educational community as a NAMLE Board Member, sharing insights on media literacy and education
Unknown Host hosts Bill Selak, a education show with 10 episodes published.
In this episode, I explore the famous story of Van Halen’s “no brown M&M’s” rider—and why it was never really about the candy. That idea got me thinking about what I call the inverse of a Brown M&M: the small, in
In this episode, I react to Anthropic’s new Claude for Teachers announcement and explain why I’m excited—but also frustrated—as a school technology director. Great AI tools need great administrative tools, and there’s st
Before I became a teacher, I made my living as a musician. One of the unexpected lessons I learned during those years had nothing to do with playing my instrument. A drummer I knew, Gene, told a story about a friend who
While cleaning up old WordPress sites during my recent website migration, I stumbled across a page of notes from an NAIS roundtable I attended in early 2021. At the time, every independent school was trying to answer the
For years, whenever students started making videos, the same question inevitably came up: Where do I find music that I’m actually allowed to use? The good news is that there are more great options than ever. Whether
When students complete a Google Form to choose a group, how do you put students into groups? And how do you communicate that to students? Every December, I create 17 (or so) groups for 190 middle school students and 13 m
For #springcue this year, I posted a prompt every morning, from Friday, March 19 with “Day 1 – Introductions” and through Saturday, March 27. The primary goal was to give CUE friends a chance to meet new people, an
In this episode, I share how I finally moved my websites off Bluehost after more than 20 years. What started as a simple side project with Cloudflare turned into a complete migration of my domains, DNS, and WordPress hos
I shipped an app! It started with a familiar kind of friction: shared listening that didn’t feel shared. My kids each wanted control of the music. I wanted some version of fairness. And somewhere along the way, my Apple
Three weeks before my Bluehost renewal, I found myself staring at a question that had been quietly growing for years. Do I really want to keep paying for this? Not because Bluehost had done anything particularly wrong. I
In this episode, I talk about a new idea for identifying misplaced devices. We often find ourselves asking, “Whose device is this?” Join me as I share my journey of creating a solution using ChatGPT and Codex
In this episode, we dive into the world of automation and synchronization for school events, including concerts and musicals. Starting from the chaotic process of managing audio and lighting cues, I walk you through chan
I just shipped an app — and this episode is the full story of how it came together. NextUp Music started as a simple frustration: shared listening is messy. People fight over songs, and somehow your Apple Music Replay en
Last week I attended the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship’s annual Conversations For Good event at the San José Museum of Art. During a panel on storytelling and impact, Chike Nwoffiah — film producer and curator
In this episode, the extraordinary Nick Provenzano joins the pod: an educator, maker, and AI enthusiast. We talk about the transformative power of generative AI in education, discussing how it can enhance creativity, sup
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s November Tragedies the ninth and final song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of
In this episode, we reach the conclusion of our retrospective on Rising Decline’s second album with the track, “November Tragedies.” I talk about the emotional weight behind the song, exploring themes o
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s Hey Mr. Corporate Plantation Owner Man, the eighth song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with
In this episode, we’ll talk about how collaboration fuels creativity in both music and education. The idea is simple: connect with inspiring people and share ideas that can lead to exciting new projects. Stick arou
You’ve heard the story behind the music, now it’s time to listen to the track itself. Here’s What Was Who, the seventh song from Rising Decline’s 9-track album, newly remixed and reimagined with the power of AI. This is
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