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Unboxing the Apple Vision Pro [VIDEO]
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
02/04/24 • 13 min
I got the Apple Vision Pro and did an unboxing video. You may want to watch at this link.
- (00:00) - Unboxing Vision Pro
- (01:36) - All the unboxing!
- (04:31) - What is the Apple Vision Pro
- (06:34) - Where the Weight rests
- (07:16) - Speakers
- (07:45) - Trying it on the first time
- (10:00) - Persona
- (11:28) - Screen sharing Video
- (11:59) - On Screen Keyboard
- (12:36) - Getting Hot, sweating
- (12:43) - Siri Ball is Amazing
- (12:48) - Screen Captures
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- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
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PhonePhast: Why I Put my Phone in A Drawer for 36 Hours
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
01/29/24 • 10 min
In this episode of 'A Vision for Learning', host Jethro Jones discusses his recent 'phone phast', an intentional disconnect from his phone in preparation for acquiring the upcoming Apple Vision Pro. Reflecting on his growing reliance on his phone, Jethro shares the realizations he had during his fast, especially his need for better presence with his family and a clear focus on his professional commitments. He also talks about 'locking in' - a concept of staying focused, as well as how he intends to use the Apple Vision Pro as a specialized work device. The host concludes with his thoughts on the potential applications of the device and his anticipation about its upcoming release.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Enhancing Education with Interactive and Immersive Experiences
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
01/26/24 • 27 min
Host Jethro Jones and Matt Chaussee, the founder of Career View XR, discuss the speculative future world of immersive learning environments, the significance of Career View XR, the future implications of emerging technologies like Apple's Vision Pro for the landscape of learning and digital media, and the distinction between virtual reality and augmented or mixed reality. Matt also delves into how the creation of these immersive experiences takes place and their potential impact on learning opportunities. Towards the end of the conversation, they emphasize Apple's role in creating a new window into the digital world, and the vast potential brought forth by technologies such as Apple Vision Pro.
03:04 The Future of Spatial Computing and Immersive Media
05:05 The Difference Between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
06:19 The Power of Apple's Ecosystem and Vision Pro
08:51 The Potential of Vision Pro in Everyday Life
15:33 The Future of Learning with Vision Pro
18:05 The Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Immersive Experiences
- You don’t need a screen
- Delivery mechanism depends on the outcomes
- True mixed reality compared to what you’re experiencing now
- Distinction between Mixed and virtual reality - making you feel like you’re someplace else.
- Enhancement of current offerings
- Watching a video, and the entire process can be replicated in front of you in your space.
- Where did I put it!?
- Crouton App.
- Boeing Mechanics using VR to learn
- Vive XR Elite
- Interacting with digital objects in space
- Victory XR - great chemistry lab
- Create real labs anywhere.
- Creation of the experiences
- Creating content that is not tethered to one particular device
- 360 degree media - not interactive, environment
- Platform agnostic content that transcends
- Standards for VR format.
- Matterport Cameras
- 360 Video that has action
- Lidar scan of Notre dame cathedral
- Getting a taste and then wants to experience it more.
About Matthew Chaussee
Matt Chaussee is the CEO of Be More Colorful, a Midwest-based immersive media production studio whose platform, CareerViewXR, is rapidly gaining national attention. Matt, along with his wife (and company owner) Katie, lead an innovative team of creatives who are laser focused on making career exploration affordable, accessible, and fun! CareerViewXR provides students and adult career seekers across the country with an unprecedented opportunity to experience real-world careers through virtual reality technology. Recently selected from a field of over 2,000 applicants to be one of 33 Semifinalists for the prestigious Yass Prize, Matt will discuss the significance of the award, and how he sees tools like CareerViewXR transforming how we guide students on their educational journey.
- (00:00) - AVFL Matt Chaussee
- (03:49) - The Future of Spatial Computing and Immersive Media
- (05:50) - The Difference Between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
- (07:04) - The Power of Apple's Ecosystem and Vision Pro
- (09:36) - The Potential of Vision Pro in Everyday Life
- (16:18) - The Future of Learning with Vision Pro
- (18:50) - The Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Immersive Experiences
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Using Virtual Reality to help People Experiencing Autism
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
01/25/24 • 19 min
In this episode I bring a seasoned recording from Transformative Principal where we talked with Vijay Ravindran, founder of Floreo about how he uses Virtual Reality with people who have Autism to help them improve their lives. Really powerful conversation. I hope you enjoy it.
I hope to have Vijay on this show to talk more about where he is at with this technology now and I'll keep you updated, so be sure to subscribe.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Learning Through Dabbl Discovery with Ryan Palmbaum
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
05/09/24 • 21 min
This simulcast episode of Transformative Principal and A Vision for Learning features Ryan Palmbaum, founder and CEO of Dabbl Discovery, which is an educational platform offering bite-sized video learning aimed at helping people explore new interests and career paths through content created by experts across various industries.
Ryan, an ex-collegiate and professional soccer player who lived in over ten countries before turning 20, discusses the importance of broad learning and not solely specializing in one area.
He emphasizes the value of becoming a 'jack of all trades' to connect disparate industries and opportunities. The platform prioritizes verified, quality content from educators and experts, employing a vetting process for creators.
Ryan also outlines how Dabbl boosts the learning experience through an adaptive algorithm and gamification, distinguishing it from other social media platforms by providing a more fulfilling and educational consumption experience.
The conversation touches upon the broader future of learning, envisioning a pivot towards more specialized, less time-consuming learning paths and the importance of exploring a wide range of career opportunities at an early age.
Overall, the discussion underscores personal responsibility in learning and the potential of platforms like Dabble Discovery to transform how individuals explore and engage with educational content.
00:45 Meet Ryan: From Soccer Player to EdTech Innovator
03:52 The Philosophy Behind Dabbl Discovery
05:33 The Importance of Micro Learning and Expert Content
07:27 Personalizing Learning with Dabbl Discovery
10:51 Keeping Learning Engaging and Fun
12:11 Comparing Dabbl to Other Platforms and the Future of Learning
16:32 Ryan's Vision for the Future of Learning and Closing Thoughts
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Twitter Space About Local Software with Damon Hargraves
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
05/16/24 • 37 min
In this discussion, Jethro and Damon dive into the use of progressive web apps (PWAs) and local hosting of educational tools to create safer and more controlled learning environments.
They touch upon their personal experiences with AI, the benefits and functionalities of PWAs, and specifically discuss a tool called Audio Pen AI.
Further, they explore the concept of hosting educational chats and software locally, using examples like Campfire by 37 Signals, to prevent unnecessary exposure to the internet for students.
The conversation also covers the potential for schools to adopt locally hosted software for educational purposes, ensuring a safer, more reliable, and financially sensible approach to student technology usage.
01:02 The Future of Software Development
02:31 Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
05:20 Localized Educational Tools
05:45 Creating a Safe Digital Environment for Students
08:33 The Potential of Local Networks in Schools
24:45 Educational Software and Data Privacy
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

AI Enhanced Classrooms with Bonnie Nieves
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
06/06/24 • 26 min
In this episode we talk about an AI enhanced classroom.
- Using AI as a coplanner
- Suggestions on activities you could do.
- The AI is really trying to make you happy.
- How to iterate to get the AI to do the things you want it to.
- Whether we need prompting skills today or not?
- The power of collaborating.
- Watching prompt engineers do their work
- It’s very natural language, rather than a strict programming language.
- Diffit and SchoolAI are great AI solutions out there.
- Laurisa Black
About Bonnie Nieves
Bonnie Nieves has an M.Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction & Educational Leadership. She is a high school teacher in Massachusetts, a science and edtech consultant, presenter, and author. Bonnie is the founder of Educate On Purpose coaching where she provides online courses and virtual and in-person professional development training for schools and individuals.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

The Future of AI is Authenticity with Erik Francis
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
11/18/24 • 42 min
In this episode of A Vision for Learning, host Jethro Jones interviews Erik Francis, an expert in educational leadership and the creator of Maverik Education AI. Francis discusses the role of AI in education, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and critical thinking. Key points include:
- AI's Limitations: ChatGPT and other AI tools can sometimes produce inaccurate information due to the nature of their sourcing and synthesis processes.
- Depth of Knowledge (DOK): Francis highlights the need for students to deeply understand their learning, moving beyond surface-level comprehension. He outlines how different levels of DOK correspond to various question types (e.g., "whether" questions indicate DOK 1, while "how" questions indicate DOK 2).
- AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement: Francis argues that AI should be used as a stimulus for learning, not a source of definitive answers. It can offer suggestions, but educators and students must ultimately use their own judgment and critical thinking skills.
- The Importance of Authenticity: Francis believes that the future of AI in education lies in authenticity. Educators and students should "be the brain" and use AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, their own thinking and decision-making processes.
- Misinterpretation about DOK and
- We don’t know the source that chatGPT Is using.
- OpenAI synthesizing all those hits in Google that gives back information that is not accurate.
- How deeply do students have to comprehend their learning?
- You can’t just rely on a calculator.
- The technology doesn’t make things less complex, it makes it easier to do that work.
- There are people who are going to say, “It’s good enough.”
- Circle the verbs and underline the standards.
- Assessing on skills and stuff (old way) vs context (new way)
- Whether - DOK 1
- How - DOK 2
- Supports - DOK 3
- Two or more - DOK 4
- “Worksheets don’t grow dendrites” - Marcia Tate
- Created this to help teachers expand their instructional talent.
- AI is a stimulus, not a source.
- Suggestions, not decisions.
- Teaching is not just a science, it’s an art.
- Rogers’ diffusion of innovation.
- How do we know that our AI stuff is actually good?
- The Future of AI is authenticity.
- “Be the brain and make the impact.”
About Erik Francis:
Erik Francis specializes in providing guidance, support and training to academic leaders and classroom teachers on how to develop rigorous learning environments and deliver engaging educational experiences that engage and encourage students to demonstrate different levels of thinking and understand and use their Depth of Knowledge (DOK) through inquiry and by questioning with good questions. He created Maverik Education AI.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Innovations in Dyslexia Education with AI with Annette Teasdell
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
03/15/25 • 40 min
In this episode, Eli Davis speaks with Dr. Annette Teasdell, a nationally recognized scholar of urban education and an acclaimed author. Dr. Teasdell shares her journey, experiences, and insights on dyslexia, the transformative power of education, and the use of AI technologies to support students. The conversation delves into the significance of representation in education, the impact of dyslexia on different populations, especially African Americans, and the essential tools and strategies to help students overcome learning challenges.
We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.
IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:
- Simplify and streamline technology
- Save teachers’ time
- Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
- Improve student performance on state assessments
🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

Using the Vision Pro for Productivity
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk
02/05/24 • 16 min
Welcome to A Vision for Learning! Today, let's discuss using Apple Vision Pro for productivity. Apple promotes this, and I think they're right. I'm impressed with its capabilities.
Recently, I made a video (find it at avisionforlearning.com) about unboxing and my first impressions of the Apple Vision Pro. I edited that video entirely while wearing Apple Vision Pro and using my Mac. It was powerful and enjoyable.
Fascinatingly, AVP (Apple Vision Pro) has already changed my work approach. Firstly, "locking in" by putting on the device and entering work mode has been effective for me. If you're like me, struggling with distractions, this helps with focus. People use various methods to maintain focus, such as timers or Timeler; Apple Vision Pro is another example.
If your work is solitary, this can be beneficial. The "locking in" aspect has been great.
Secondly, comfort is important. Some people find the Solo Loop band uncomfortable compared to the Double Loop band. Personally, I find the Solo Loop quite comfortable and prefer it. Round the top of my skull, it's more comfortable. The other one feels like a small band that digs in, not really loving that.
The next piece: it's easy to get used to all these floating windows around me. It contributes to the locked-in feeling, focused on work. I can have ReadWise, photos, and notes open and easily accessible. I've liked multiple monitors before, but having these fade-into-background windows is cool.
On the Mac, you have other windows that don't fade. Apple introduced Stage Manager, but I haven't gotten into it. With Vision Pro, I'm in Mount Hood with beautiful scenery and sounds. Windows let me see the nature scene; it's a cool different thing that I enjoy.
Switching between Mac and Vision Pro for typing or editing is simple. I use my Mac keyboard for Notes or other apps on Vision Pro easily. You can also use your voice or a heads-up display keyboard on Vision Pro. It feels like you're touching it – not great but functional.
The thing in front of you, not real but feeling like you're touching it, is truly remarkable. You can use the keyboard attached to your Mac too. Productivity is real with this. I'm recording through my Mac, wearing the Vision Pro, and the display is right there.
Controlling my Mac is incredible. I've used screen-sharing software before, but this is different. It's like I'm really using it – not a second-class system. I use my keyboard and mouse normally, and it's a bigger screen with other windows from the Vision Pro.
Multiple screen support for Mac computers on the Vision Pro will happen in the future. Adjusting volume of surrounding sounds is neat as well. On Mount Hood today, I can turn down ambient noise.
iPad apps not designed for the Vision Pro are compatible apps. I've downloaded many familiar apps to see how they work. Interacting with pop-ups can be challenging. One app I use often is Readwise – it works well even though it's not designed for Apple Vision Pro.
Text reading is incredible, better than on my iPad or phone. The perfect size text is wonderful. The challenge comes when taking notes while reading – tapping and holding with your fingers
Selecting something requires tapping and dragging to highlight, like a paragraph. It's not terrible, but not great either, as it can be challenging on iPad apps not designed for Apple Vision Pro. You don't know what you're looking at, and you don't get the feedback you want.
Another issue is that things don't always work as intended on these apps. However, tapping with fingers is intuitive and makes sense. In my other podcasts, I've discussed my oldest daughter with Down Syndrome. She understood and used the system right away, which is incredible.
Using a computer is challenging for her. But using touchscreen devices or this device, she figured it out quickly. I'll discuss more in an episode later this week about using this in school, as there are interesting use cases.
My daughter managed the headset with minimal support from me. You can be productive with it by pinning windows around your environment. If I move upstairs from my office, the windows stay downstairs, and I can see them through the ground.
What's mind-blowing is that during a FaceTime call, I left someone in my office, I walked upstairs and could still see them through the floor. Their voice was muffled and sounded further away. As you turn your head in FaceTime or Zoom, you hear people differently based on their position. If they're on my right, I hear them in my right ear, and if they're on my left, in my left ear.
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How many episodes does Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk have?
Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk cover?
The podcast is about Augmented Reality, Learning, Virtual Reality, Apple, Pro, Podcasts, Technology, Education and Vision.
What is the most popular episode on Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk?
The episode title 'Discovering the Practical Use of AR and VR in Education with Jamie Donally' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk?
The average episode length on Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk is 28 minutes.
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Episodes of Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk are typically released every 11 days.
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The first episode of Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk was released on Jan 19, 2024.
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