In This Episode...

Ever sat down to write an observation about a quiet child and found your page stays stubbornly blank? You're not alone — and it's not because you're not paying attention. In this episode, Jodie explores why our documentation systems consistently fail quiet learners, introduces the SILENT framework for observing learning you can't hear, and shares four specific AI prompt approaches that help you find the professional language to match what you see. If you have a quiet child in your room right now who you're struggling to document, this one's for you.

🟣 What You'll Find Out:

✅ Why documentation systems are biased toward verbal, active learners

✅ How to use the SILENT framework to observe learning without words

✅ How quiet child under-documentation is an equity issue

✅ Four AI prompt approaches for documenting non-verbal learning

✅ How to describe schema play and non-verbal communication professionally

✅ How to reframe brief observations using strength-based language

✅ Important privacy reminders when using AI for documentation

🟣 Resources Mentioned In This Episode

The Empowered Educator website - Episode 38 resource page

AI Empowered Educators Membership - Smartforms and AI Chat Assistants for documentation

Blog post: "Uncover Children's Schema Play With An AI Assistant"

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