Teach Smarter Podcast · Guest

Tricia Friedman

Director of Learning and Strategy at Shifting Schools · Creator of the REFRAME framework

About Tricia

Tricia Friedman is Director of Learning and Strategy at Shifting Schools, where she helps educators and school leaders build AI and futures literacy.

She is the creator of the REFRAME framework and publishes free guides and resources for schools navigating AI policy, assessment redesign, and the shift from fear-based rules to curiosity-driven practice.

About This Episode

Rethinking AI Literacy with Tricia Friedman

May 21, 2025 · 65 min

Pete and Stephanie sit down with Tricia Friedman to unpack what AI literacy should look like if we want students and educators to actually be ready for what is coming next.

Tricia introduces her REFRAME framework, explains the concept of futures literacy, and shares practical ways educators can shift from fear-based policies to curiosity-driven conversations.

From classroom assessment redesigns to conflict mediation bots and dolphin communication, this episode is about expanding how we think, not just automating what we already do.

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