This episode explores how emerging technologies are reshaping education and the work of educational leaders. Focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), and Blockchain, the discussion examines both the potential and the ethical implications of each innovation. Grounded in current research and federal guidance, the episode highlights how these technologies can expand access, enhance personalization, and promote data integrity—while reminding listeners that meaningful progress depends on human-centered leadership. The goal is not simply to adopt new tools, but to evaluate how they align with values of equity, trust, and inclusion.References Karakose, T., Demirkol, M., Yirci, R., Polat, H., Ozdemir, T. Y., & Tülübaş, T. (2023). A conversation with ChatGPT about digital leadership and technology integration: Comparative analysis based on human–AI collaboration. Administrative Sciences, 13(7), 157.Spennemann, D. H. R. (2023). ChatGPT and the generation of digitally born “knowledge”: How does a generative AI language model interpret cultural heritage values? Knowledge, 3(32), 480–512.U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. (2023). Artificial intelligence and the future of teaching and learning: Insights and recommendations. https://tech.ed.gov/ai-future-of-teaching-and-learning/U.S. Department of Education. (2017). Reimagining the role of technology in education: 2017 national educational technology plan update. https://tech.ed.gov/netp/TED. (2019–2024). TED Talks on emerging technologies. [Videos]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.comReferencesAckerman, G. (2022). Technology in schools: It’s not like this in business. Hack Science. https://hackscience.education/technology-in-schools/Amirault, R. J. (2019). The next great educational technology debate: Personal data, its ownership, and privacy. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 20(2), 55–70.Best, K. L., & Pane, J. F. (2018). Privacy and interoperability challenges could limit the benefits of education technology. RAND Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PE313.htmlPrinsloo, P., Slade, S., & Khalil, M. (2022). The answer is (not only) technological: Considering student data privacy in learning analytics. British Journal of Educational Technology, 53(4), 876–893.Amo, D., Prinsloo, P., Alier, M., Fonseca, D., Torres Kompen, R., Canaleta, X., & Herrero-Martín, J. (2021). Local technology to enhance data privacy and security in educational technology. International Journal of Interactive Multimedia and Artificial Intelligence, 7(2), 262–273.Ordinary Things [Video]. (2023). TED.

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