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In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Senior Vice President of Learning Products, Mark Pollock onto the podcast to discuss podcasting, education, and how you can create a recording studio in your home studio. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About the American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing. ACE is ranked #2 on Newsweek’s 2023 top online colleges list. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master’s or bachelor’s degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education, ACE is a Certified B Corporation and part of a global movement to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Links of Interest Website: https://ace.edu/ Twitter: twitter.com/aceedu Facebook: American College of Education Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Bio Links of Interest Website: Twitter: Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) EdTech in the Classroom (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com) Need A Presenter? Jeff...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ilene Rosenthan and Kathy Maximov from Footsteps2Brilliance on the program to discuss how they have been successfully engaging parents and accelerating literacy for more than a decade. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guests: Ilene Rosenthal Ilene is a seasoned educator and executive who brings over 25 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative technology to accelerate learning. She was a co-founder of Lightspan, the first educational software company to connect school and home through videogame technology. She also served as President of Strategic Initiatives for Achieve3000, a company that developed groundbreaking technology to differentiate content based on each student’s individual Lexile reading level. Ilene currently serves as CEO of Footsteps2Brilliance®, a company designed to scale early learning by connecting school and home through mobile technology and expanding strategies for parental involvement in order to help all children realize their full potential. Ilene began her career as a teacher, during which time she designed curriculum and authored textbooks. In her capacity as a lawyer, she has served as General Counsel to the Government Operations Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of Columbia. She also served as General Counsel to the Software Publishers Association (now SIIA) and Special Assistant to the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Ilene received her J.D. from Georgetown University and her B.A. from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn. Kathy Maximov Kathy is a product manager, blended learning expert, and business development professional with nearly 20 years in the educational technology industry including early education as well as corporate and teacher professional development. Kathy is passionate about education. After launching her career as a classroom teacher, Kathy found her niche working with educational technology design teams to create engaging content that would help all children learn how to read. Since that time, she has successfully managed large-scale software and app releases, created and executed strategic business partnerships, coached district, and school leadership to create transformative early literacy initiatives, organized pilot projects, written teacher guides, led design and development teams, developed complete e-learning solutions, and trained hundreds of educators around the world. Links of Interest Website: https://www.footsteps2brilliance.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MyF2B LinkedIn: <a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Lee Eyerman and John Hunt from 3andb.com on the podcast to discuss the current state of teacher stress and burnout. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guests Lee Eyerman Lee is passionate about helping others unlock their full potential by assisting them in discovering their life’s passions and providing guidance to help them meet their goals. Lee believes each of us are beautiful and unique individuals with a grand personal purpose to be fulfilled. He is a lifelong proponent of career and technical education that includes life skills, soft skills, and most importantly, human behavior skills so people are prepared to thrive in adulthood. As an educator, Lee spent over 16 years teaching students career and life skills in order for them to find rewarding careers in the business and technology industries. Prior to teaching, Lee was a corporate attorney working in corporate mergers and acquisitions in NJ and NYC. Lee holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration, a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis and a Juris Doctor degree in Law. He is retired in good standing from the State of NJ Bar and holds multiple teaching licenses in New York and Idaho. Lee is excited about developing his mind, body and spirit further as part of the 3andB community. John Hunt John has been a science educator for six years, his Bachelor’s is in secondary education. He has really enjoyed his time as a teacher and getting to know his students but now wants to go beyond the scope of the science curriculum. He wants to provide students with the tools to be successful and make the best of many situations, which involves controlling emotions and harnessing them for something greater. He is also a human resource manager and nerdy-bodybuilder. He is now adding video editor, digital designer, and co-founder/CEO titles to his list of skills to help make this 3andBoat float. He also makes time for fun as a musician and guitar player. He plays in several bands in his local music scene. He believes that we are all capable of many great feats. This requires desire, the will to act, and discipline to sustain and maintain progress. He hopes to get others passionate about improving themselves and the world around them. John is excited to learn and grow more through his 3andB journey and help others along the way. He is a firm believer in the GOYB (Get-Off-Your-Butt) Principle and the power of small and consistent habits building towards a better life. Links of Interest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3andB.live/ Twitter: <a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kevin Prokopetz, CEO of Rellie on the podcast to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence to unlock every child’s learning potential. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Kevin Prokopetz Kevin Prokopetz is CEO of Rellie, an education technology company that leverages automation and AI to provide personalized and customized learning strategies for students, parents, and teachers. With over 20 years of experience in various leadership roles in SaaS, application development, mobile applications, network, systems, virtualization, data storage, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud, Kevin is a visionary leader and a voracious problem solver who challenges the status quo and drives innovation and transformation. He is married and a father of two children with learning exceptionalities. Links of Interest www.Rellie.com Kevin Prokopetz | LinkedIn Rellie | LinkedIn https://www.facebook.com/rellielearn/ About Rellie Rellie is the first educational software platform that provides support to unlock every child’s learning potential using personalized strategies at the classroom level. Founded on the principle that every child thinks and learns differently, our mission is to advance teaching and learning by providing the ability to understand and support each child’s learning style. Real-time, individualized student reports provide customized strategies and solutions for teachers and students to help tailor educational instruction for each child and foster success for every student. Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Harrison Parker from Linewize on the podcast to discuss how educators and parents can help keep students safe on their devices while at home or in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Harrison Parker Harrison Parker is the Executive Vice President of Linewize, North America. He joined the team in 2021, following the Linewize acquisition of Netref, where he was the VP of Operations for seven years. Today, Harrison oversees business operations and works closely with regional and global teams to ensure partner schools and districts have an exceptional experience with Linewize products and services. Harrison’s career journey has been centered around supporting and implementing edtech software in the largest K-12 school systems in the US. Throughout his career, he has spent a great deal of time in the classroom testing product effectiveness, as well as driving growth for other K-12 focused companies. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-parker-02951921 About Linewize Built by a global team of education experts and former school IT administrators, Linewize offers a web content filter, a student wellbeing and culture platform, threat detection tool, classroom management solution, and a proprietary online community program that provides resources and expert information on safety and digital wellbeing for families. These solutions harmonize to form a cohesive strategy, enabling school districts to better address the challenges of today's connected learning environments. To learn more, please visit www.linewize.com. Links of Interest Website: ...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Monica Carson, Chief Growth Officer at American College of Education on the podcast. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What are the advantages of teachers going to back to school for advanced degrees? Are online programs only for teachers or can anyone in EDU work towards an online degree or certification? What options are available for them? How can a teacher fit an advanced degree into their already busy professional and personal life? What recommendations are there for completing a program when life is happening around you? What are the most popular programs that teachers are applying for today? What is the return on investment (ROI) for teachers after completing a program? What happens if a teacher can’t finish a program? Or, has credits from a previously un complete program? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Monica Carson oversees the functions related to partnership development, new student recruitment and the overall student experience at ACE. Carson’s professional experience spans more than 20 years of service in enrollment operations for higher education. During her career, Carson has worked for the University of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University, Orbis Education, and Dream Center Education Holdings. With more than 18 years of senior management experience, Carson brings a solid education foundation and passion for developing state of the art processes that support partnership growth, new student recruitment, and overall positive student outcomes and success. Carson earned her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University, and her master’s in adult and continuing education and teaching from the University of Phoenix. Carson attended Harvard Graduate School of Education’s 2018 Women in Education Leadership Conference, a program designed to help senior-level administrator shore up their leadership skills and advance education initiatives. Links of Interest Website: https://ace.edu/ Twitter: twitter.com/aceedu Facebook: American College of Education About the American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online college specializing in high-quality, affordable programs in education, business, leadership, healthcare and nursing. ACE is ranked #2 on Newsweek’s 2023 top online colleges list. Headquartered in Indianapolis, ACE offers more than 60 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate, specialist, master’s or bachelor’s degree, along with graduate-level certificate programs. In addition...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr Jayne Lammers, Director of Learning Design at Edmentum on the podcast to discuss how your school district can begin using Artificial Intelligence to support staff, students, and the community. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … How do we define the term “Generative AI”? Do we need to be worried about Privacy Agreements when using applications with AI? What questions should Tech Directors be asking EdTech Companies about their AI features? How will school districts be notified of changes in AI in apps? What switches will the district have to control AI features? What types of language should be in an AI policy? Introducing AI to staff at a group meeting? Start with a problem that is broad and discuss how AI can help solve it. Language Support for MLL students and families (claude.ai) Will AI ever replace teachers in the classroom? How to teach AI to students as a “thought buddy” The importance of sharing and reflecting after using AI so others can learn about it together AI Applications Mentioned on the Podcast School.ai MagicSchool.ai Claude.ai Website Links Mentioned on the Podcast about AI https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/what-is-ai Articles Referenced https://www.edmentum.com/articles/generative-ai-in-education-experiments Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Dr. Lammers began her education career as a middle and high school literacy teacher and found a passion for supporting teachers in meeting the needs of striving readers. She earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum &amp; Instruction at Arizona State University and spent 15 years in higher education, preparing teachers for the challenges of today’s classrooms. Her research explored the intersection of students’ interests and technology’s affordances, aiming to make literacy instruction more meaningful and impactful. Now, as the Director of Learning Design at Edmentum, Dr. Lammers helps ensure that Edmentum's products designed to accelerate learning leverage research-based best practices and consider the realities of teachers’ work and students’ needs. About EdMentum <a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Christine Stellar Foss from Lenovo on the podcast to discuss the evolution of eSports in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Christine Stellar Foss Christine Stellar Foss has over 12 years of experience in education technology helping schools to leverage different technologies within the classroom to drive student outcomes. She is passionate about developing solutions that can help to drive student success and delight in their education. Links of Interest Website: https://lenovo.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lenovo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvg0uZH-oxmCagOWJo9p9g Articles of Interest https://techtoday.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/education/esports https://techtoday.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/education Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) EdTech in the Classroom (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com) Need A Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker,...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Maria Walley and Shachi Narula from ProfJim onto the podcast to disucc the state of Artificial Intelligence in K12 technology applications and how it can be used to support student learning and achievement. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is the current State of Artificial intelligence in K12 education? How are educators asking for AI to do to help them in their classrooms? Do teachers need to worry about their jobs? What does AI professional development look like district wide? How do you as a support professional help move Central Office if they aren’t sure how they feel about Artificial Intelligence? What is the most challenging thing about developing technology? What is the most fun thing about developing the technology? What are some of your learnings from developing the technology? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About Prof Jim Prof Jim equips organizations with AI-powered instructional tools. In the next few years, AI is set to revolutionize learning, as it boosts quality, increases personalization, and taps into easy translations – all while slashing costs. However, technical hurdles and the high cost of expertise prevent many organizations from accessing AI's benefits to stay competitive. Prof Jim partners with these organizations to create dynamic presentations, interactive videos, and assessments using patented AI. Research indicates that Prof Jim's AI increases content creation efficiency 3x-15x, improves learning outcomes by up to 15%, and elevates student engagement by 30%. Links of Interest Website: https://profjim.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfJimAI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/profjim/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profjim Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes California Online Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Richard Savage onto the podcast to discuss how he and his team have created a 20-year fully online educational program that supports more than 2,500 students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … All about the California Online Public Schools What technology is used and how is it provided to students across more than 32 counties? How is it all managed? What is it like to be an administrator of a fully online school? How or who supports any academic or behavior issues that come up during the course of a day? Why should parents send their students to an online public school? How are online schools preparing students for their future and is it a better fit than some of today's brick-and-mortar schools? What options are there for extracurricular activities? (Band / Sports etc) What students are a good fit for online schools? Online vs Virtual School? Selecting Staff Members for Online School Professional Development of Staff Members Biggest Challenges of Post-Pandemic Online Education What does it take for a teacher, student, or family to be successful in a fully online environment? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Dr. Richard Savage Dr. Richard Savage has more than 20 years of experience in education. After teaching high school Spanish and coaching soccer and volleyball for five years, he became a vice principal at Antelope Valley High School, a socio-economically-challenged urban high school in Southern California with an under-served population of more than 2,500 students. He worked there for six years and succeeded in bringing the school out from state sanctions. As school principal at Calistoga Junior/Senior High School, a rural school serving students in grades 7–12 located at the northern end of the Napa Valley, Dr. Savage coordinated a Distinguished School Award, a successful six-year accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and school-wide project-based learning implementation. He states, “The innovative world of online learning is at the forefront of the future of education. It affords the staff at California Online Public Schools the opportunity to engage students in many different ways. I believe that all children can learn, technology is an integral part of the educational process, and that the teacher-student relationship is an essential component of a child’s education. I enjoy implementing a wide variety of strategies to ensure student success.” Links of Interest LinkedIn: <a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes educator and entrepreneur Kyle Larson on the program to discuss Air Language, a platform he created to support English Language Learners. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … How are school districts and teachers currently supporting English Language Learners? Why AIR Language is different than other language learning platforms Why reading conferences are essential to the US ESL classroom What are the challenges of the US ESL classroom? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Kyle Larson Having taught English in 4 countries from kindergarten to retirement age, Kyle has amounted a great deal of experience in knowing what students need. For the past 7 years, he has taught ESL in US high schools. Being overwhelmed by the great diversity of ability in the classroom, he designed a software that would accommodate for every student, and give him time to meet with them one-on-one regularly. His platform, AIR Language, works because it gets students reading language that functional in daily life. When they read on AIR Language, students actually grow. Links of Interest https://www.airlanguagelearning.com/ https://www.instagram.com/air_language/ https://www.facebook.com/AIRlanguage https://www.linkedin.com/company/air-language https://twitter.com/air_language Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: [email protected] Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (<a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sophie Smith and Leah Guesman from College Contact on the podcast to learn about the current state of the college admissions process. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is the current state of the College Admissions Process? Has the process changed at all in the last 10+ years? What is the current process for students to apply for their colleges? What advice do you have for students applying for college? What advice do you have for teachers interested in helping prepare their students for the application process? How did the idea of College Contact come about? Initial Success? The use of Social Media to gain traction in the community. Going from a Concept to a Business? Going from College Student to CEO. Standing up as a CEO at EdTech Companies. Meeting and Working with School Districts How can a School District reach out to College Contact? How can a Student reach out to College Contact? What do you hope the future of the College Admissions process looks like? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Sophie Smith Sophie Smith, 23, is the founder and CEO of College Contact, a startup aimed at transforming postsecondary advising. Originally from Jupiter, Florida, she graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce in 2023 with degrees in Marketing and Information Technology. The idea for College Contact was sparked in her UVA dorm room during the COVID-19 pandemic, following the viral success of one of her TikTok videos. This led to hundreds of emails from high school students, prompting Sophie to create a solution for better postsecondary advising. Inviting co-founder Leah Guesman to join forces with her in 2023, Sophie &amp; Leah won all three UVA pitch competitions and secured a $1.025M seed round after graduation. College Contact, now a TechStars portfolio company based in Austin, Texas, has grown to include over 100 college mentors and four full-time staff. Sophie's achievements include winning Student Entrepreneur of the Year by the Charlottesville Business Innovation Council and speaking at the Tom Tom Festival in 2024. Leah Guesman Leah Guesman, 23, is co-founder and COO of College Contact. She is originally from Los Altos, California and graduated from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce in 2023 with degrees in Marketing &amp; Economics. She has always had a passion for equity in education. She served as a member of site council during high school to improve equity across student groups, provided virtual tutoring to English language learners during the pandemic, and joined College Contact as one of the platform’s first mentors. When

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Carolyn Sloan, Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu, and Dory Weiss on the program to discuss ways that we can provide students with meaningful authentic feedback. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … Providing Targeted Feedback to Students How to motivate students Project-Based Learning - Getting students interested in something that they enjoy doing. Giving students freedom based on a common rubric Look out for the #SpringSquirmies Don’t forget to “check-in” with students from time to time. The Importance of students having the opportunity to self-assess and judge their work. Should we give students a choice of how they can share their work? How to make independent learners How to provide feedback to students to help and support their progress in learning. How can we support our students at home to become confident in their studies? Books Mentioned on the Podcast Beautiful Opps by Barney Saltzberg Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Carolyn Sloan Carolyn Sloan is a distinguished author, educator, composer, and entrepreneur whose dedication to the arts and education has enlightened and inspired young minds for years. With a unique flair for breaking down complex concepts into child-friendly narratives and interactive activities, she has penned four critically acclaimed, award-winning books that have been pivotal in introducing both children and adults to the vast world of music and founded an award-winning EdTech Company, set to impact children ages 5-12 as well as the adults who care for and educate them. TeachMe TV®, Ms. Sloan’s new EdTech and media company addresses specific inadequacies in children’s learning products by providing learning experiences that are process-focused, and designed to increase student agency across disciplines. These process-oriented learning activities embedded with a metacognitive approach result in higher reading levels, more consistent academic performance, and overall better student engagement, by providing students with tools and strategies for learning. TMTV’s newest initiative is an AI Study Buddy able to converse in 26 different languages that establishes a learning relationship with the student, prompting them to think and reason. By honing self-awareness through reflective practice and offering targeted feedback, students develop better learning habits, higher levels of engagement and generally exhibit more self-confidence and stamina to manage both academic and social difficulties. TeachMe TV® has already garnered recognition for its outstanding content, with 5 Telly Awards in media, animation,

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes podcaster, author, and Digital Learning Leader Matthew Joseph on the podcast to discuss why it’s important not only to have a clear district vision for technology integration but a clear plan for how Instructional Coaches will play a pivotal part in executing that plan. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … FETC Conference 2024 How to create a culture of Digital Learning in central office How to support your plan through Instructional Coaching Building a story through data collection Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About Dr. Matthew X. Joseph: Author of: Power of Connections (Code Breaker Publications), Modern Mentor, Reimagining Mentorship in Education (Times 10 Publications), and Power of Us Dr. Matthew X. Joseph has been a school and district leader in many public education capacities over his 27 years in the field. Experiences such as Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Digital Learning and Innovation, elementary school principal, classroom teacher, and district professional development specialist have provided Matt incredible insights on how to best support teaching and learning. These opportunities have led to two books, nationally published articles, and opportunities to speak at multiple state and national events. His master’s degree is in special education, and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is from Boston College. Throughout his career, Matt focused on what is in students’ best interest and pushing the limits to achieve excellence in schools. He is an instructional leader continually looking for student and school improvement while building community and continued teacher improvement. He is passionate about building a collaborative school culture, creating a school of learners utilizing 21st-century instructional tools, and developing student voice. Links of Interest Website: https://xfactoredu.org/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/XFactorEdu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XFactorEDULLC Join Our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together...

Welcome to "Digital Learning Today," a brand-new podcast for educators and educational leaders interested in building a culture of standards-based and future-ready digital learning classrooms in their school districts. Each week we will look at how we can best equip and support our teachers with the skills, knowledge, and professional development needed to help our students become college and career-ready through the development of innovative teaching spaces and dynamic planning.On this week's episode, we sit down with FETC Conference Chair Jennifer Womble to learn more about this year's conference.For more information, please visit FETC.org and follow the hashtag #FETC.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our&nbsp;Contact Page&nbsp;and let us know how we can help you today!Follow Our Podcast And SubscribePodcast HomepageApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow Our HostJeff Bradbury |&nbsp;@JeffBradburyTeacherCast |&nbsp;@TeacherCastJoin Our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by&nbsp;commenting on Apple Podcasts&nbsp;today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost:&nbsp;Jeff Bradbury&nbsp;@TeacherCast&nbsp;|&nbsp;@JeffBradburyEmail:&nbsp;[email protected] Mail:&nbsp;http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube:&nbsp;http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTubeiTunes:&nbsp;http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunesCheck Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)EdTech in the Classroom (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com)Need A Presenter?Jeff Bradbury&nbsp;(@TeacherCast)&nbsp;is available as a&nbsp;Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Office for 95 Percent Group on to the program to discuss 95 Phonics Core Program® is a K–5 phonics program taught to the whole class within the Tier 1 reading block. It is evidence-based, proven to meet ESSA Level 1 criteria, and evidence-aligned with the science of reading. The program builds critical phonics skills through explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction that meets students where they are and gives them the core phonics knowledge they need to succeed. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is 95 Phonics Core Program? How does it work? How will it support student success in the classroom? Where can we learn more about it? What do parents say about the program? What is the 95 Percent Group? What is the mission of the 95 Percent Group? The Science of Reading: What it is and What it Isn’t Phonics Core Program/The 95 Percent Ecosystem What is One95 Ecosystem? Why is it important to integrate professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system? How are schools and districts that you work with tapping into this ecosystem for their classrooms? What is the Science of Reading? What are some of the myths and misconceptions about the Science of Reading? Where can teachers and school districts learn more? About the 95 Percent Group 95 Percent Group is an education company whose mission is to build on science to empower teachers—supplying the knowledge, resources, and support they need—to develop strong readers. Using an approach that is based in structured literacy, the company’s One95 literacy ecosystem integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers and is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. 95 Percent Group is also committed to advancing research, best practices, and thought leadership on the science of reading more broadly. https://youtu.be/qspqq4wHq6E What is the One95 Literacy System? Explicit and systematic literacy instruction, backed by the science of reading the evidence is consistent and overwhelming: explicit and systematic phonics instruction leads to better outcomes. Our One95 literacy system combines evidence-based instruction tools, resources, and knowledge into one comprehensive system—proven and trusted to help students master reading fundamentals. Links of Interest Website: https://www.95percentgroup.com https://www.95percentgroup.com/one95-literacy-products/ 95 Phonics Core Program LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/95-percent-group-inc-/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/95percentgroup Twitter - https://twitter.com/95percentgroup Instagram - <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Nebraska educator Jennifer Yoder onto the podcast to discuss how teachers can support pre-service and new teachers in their first few years in the classroom. A special THANK YOU to the NEA Foundation for supporting this episode and connecting Mrs. Yoder and I. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … Teacher shortage crisis and educator retention Why do we have teachers leaving the profession? Classroom Management Issues Students needs are not being met so they are acting out in class Teachers need to understand why students are behaving the way they are Academically Socially Emotionally Not having an internal support system in the district How to create tiered level of supports for teachers and students Tier 1 - First level support Tier 2 - Second Level Allow students to see their counselor Tier 3 - Third Level Students have needs that are beyond the regular classroom can support Should teachers be encouraged to move on from a district and seek employment closer to their homes? How can teachers support themselves if they are looking to transition to another school district? How to build a portfolio How to stand out from the many other teachers applying for that same position Should educators “badge up” their resumes when preparing for career advancement? What skills are missing from pre-service or first year teachers? The value of having a mentorship program for new teachers. Developing new and novice educators Create “Tenure Classes” to support educators in their first few years in the classroom Topics Instructional Social / Emotional Procedural Staff member networking Links of Interest NEA Foundation Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Jennifer Yoder Jen Yoder is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds advanced degrees in Special Education, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders. She is currently employed as a Special Education Teacher at the middle school level at Lincoln Public Schools. Mrs Yoder is the recipient of the 2022...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes author, podcaster and Australian educator Dan Jackson on the podcast to discuss the upcoming Inaugural Online Effective Teaching Conference. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! The Inaugural Online Effective Teaching Conference 16th-20th January 2023 Click Here to Register! What can I expect to learn? This conference isn't called the "Effective Teaching Conference" for nothing. The whole point of the conference is to help you increase your effectiveness, which is defined as doing more of the right things and less of the activities or tasks that have minimal to no impact . Some of the topics that are going to be covered during this conference include: How to work less and increase your impact. How to transform your learning experiences to engage and empower your students to take control of their own learning. How to frame the curriculum for deeper learning. How to make your classroom run effectively and develop student executive functioning skills. How to deliver the perfect "blended" lesson (note to Aussies - blended means a lesson using ICT). How to empower and engage students through interactive choice boards. How a mastery approach to learning can help us recover from from the pandemic. How to improve student memory and focus with sketchnoting 3 EduProductivity systems to save you time The super powers of feedback Why you need to use explicit instruction How to develop a career pathway as an excellent teacher How to develop students entrepreneurial skills How to integrate critical thinking How to apply cognitive learning principles How to design and implement PBL Further details for each session can be found below. Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Daniel Jackson Dan began teaching in 2006. He worked at multiple schools and has been in multiple different positions from classroom teacher, to subject coordinator, to deputy principal. Now, he likes to run workshops, network with teachers, attend and present at conferences, create online courses, host the Effective Teaching podcast and he even managed to write the Amazon number 1 best seller Work Less, Teach More: How to be an effective teacher and live a life you love. TeachersPD exists in order to help teachers become more effective. This means doing more of the right things and less of the things that don't...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes ISTE Authors Luis Perez and Kendra Grant to discuss the importance of bringing in UDL, or Universal Design for Learning into your classrooms and coaching conversations. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Dive into URL Order Your Copy on Amazon Today! In this new edition of the popular book Dive Into UDL, learn how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) supports the creation of learning environments that ensure all learners feel valued, respected and understood. UDL is a framework for designing instruction that meets the needs of every learner. This book is meant to support your professional learning, giving you options and choice in how you build your knowledge. You can wade in, take a shallow swim or dive into UDL as you develop your instructional practice and create a more inclusive learning environment that plans for variability, celebrates diversity and offers flexibility in how students learn and grow. In the process, you’ll learn how to foster high achievement for all students, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency. In this updated edition, readers will learn how to incorporate accessible learning materials and technologies into their instructional design to ensure choice for learners and help them develop into independent, motivated expert learners. This edition: Explores how UDL is key to creating an inclusive learning environment that is equitable, culturally relevant, safe and welcoming. Expands the learning to include virtual classrooms, and emphasizes how UDL is key to ensuring rich, engaging and purposeful online learning. Examines the application of UDL principles to multiple grade levels and subject areas in both in-person and online environments. Dives deeper into the authors’ UDL Planning Guide guide at a variety of UDL levels of understanding (Wade in, Shallow Swim, Deep Dive). Features ideas and examples (on the companion website) from educators around the world to illustrate multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. Along the way, the authors draw connections to the ISTE Standards (Educators and Students sections), helping teachers strategically use technology to not only support the three principles of UDL but support the development of independent, self-regulatory empowered learners. Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast In this Episode, we Discuss: What is the UDL framework? How do you build accessibility in UDL? How do you design for UDL? Understanding the layers of UDL What is the goal of UDL? About our...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Betty Chandy, Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education to discuss the options that teachers have in todays virtual learning environment to advance their careers. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What does Higher Education look like post-pandemic? What opportunities are available for teachers looking to advance their careers? What is the VOLT Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania? How does it work? For teachers who are presently teaching in classrooms How do we leverage technology in a way that is meaningful to students 6 Modules of Study How much does it cost? Time commitment? 2-4 Semesters What will the certificate do for a graduate? How can a teacher successfully be both a full time educator and student? The advantages of an online education to advance their career? Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow Our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest, Betty Chandy Betty Chandy has worked extensively with technology professional development technology for teachers in the greater Philadelphia area, and internationally. Presently she is the Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She develops and conducts technology workshops for various target groups such as students, teachers, as well as school and higher education administrators by engaging extensively with the stakeholders to understand their most pressing needs, and designing programs that are contextually relevant. Links of Interest Website: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/academics/faculty-directory/chandy Twitter: https://twitter.com/chandy_b About the University of Pennsylvania VOLT Certificate With the shifting landscape of hybrid, blended and online education, and with the continued focus on using technology for student centered learning, it is important to stay abreast of the research and understanding of the pedagogical practices in digitally enhanced learning spaces. The Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applicants for the Spring 2023 Cohort of its fully...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes BloomTech CEO Austen Allred on the program to discuss how alternative education, such as online tech training programs, can be a reliable and faster path to a high-paying job. He says that education shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, and nontraditional education can be the best option for many people—from recent high school graduates to career changers. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ... How can K12 school districts prepare students for postsecondary education? What skills are needed by students who are entering postsecondary education? Are students ready for this? What skills are employers looking for from our new graduates? Are students ready for this? Should there be better communication between K12 and Higher Education K12 and the Workforce What are some of the features that postsecondary education must incorporate to better serve students leaving K12? Flexibility - responsive, effective programs for people on any schedule (not just async and MOOCs) Career-focused support that’s in line with market needs Hands-on experience that mirrors on-the-job work Accelerated paths to jobs Accountability to graduates’ results How is Bloom Institute of Technology (BloomTech) supporting students as they enter their postsecondary careers? Where can we learn more about BloomTech? What can/should K12 teachers be keeping on their minds this year as we begin a new and long school year? Follow our Podcast and Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Radio Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury TeacherCast | @TeacherCast About our Guest: Austin Allred Austen Allred is the co-founder and CEO of BloomTech. A native of Springville, Utah, Austen’s start-up journey began in 2017 with him living in his two-door Civic while participating in Y Combinator, a San Francisco-based seed accelerator. This experience became the foundation of BloomTech’s rapid growth. Before founding BloomTech, Austen was the co-founder of media platform GrassWire. He co-authored the growth hacking textbook Secret Sauce, which became a best-seller and provided him the personal seed money to build BloomTech. Austen’s disruptive ideas on the future of education, the labor market disconnect, and the opportunity of providing opportunity at-scale have been featured in: The Harvard Business Review, The Economist, WIRED, Fast Company, TechCrunch, The New York Times, among others. Austen is fluent in Russian and currently lives in San Francisco with his wife and two kids. Links of Interest Website: <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we celebrate our 11th Anniversary! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Interview Guests Ripple Effects John Ray-Keil, CEO / Heidi Raykeil, Chief Product Officer Founded in 1997 by child advocate/media creator Alice Ray and technology innovator and producer Sarah Berg, Ripple Effects is a multi-award winning, social enterprise (WMBE) dedicated to using emerging technologies to prevent social injury and promote school and life success for all youth The company provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, personalized, evidence-based digital programs for delivery of social-emotional-behavioral supports and training for PreK-12 students and staff. In 2022, its program, Ripple Effects for Teens, was designated by CASEL as a Promising Program for social and emotional learning, meeting or exceeding most of CASEL’s criteria for high-quality SEL programming. The Ripple Effects Digital Suite of preK-12 Programs: Ripple Effects’ personalized digital programs and educator tools help preK-12 students address risk factors, mental health, trauma, inequity, behavior issues, SEL skill deficits and everyday challenges: Bouncy’s Ready to Learn Resilience program – Early Learners (PK-1) Ripple Effects for Kids – Elementary (2-5) Ripple Effects for Teens – Secondary (6-12) Educator Ally – Professional Development for Educators Links of Interest Website: https://rippleeffects.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/changehappening Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/changehappening/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJlOzUi4vBKPgOSHEBcvgOA/videos Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ripple-effects Wacom Erin Winer, Director of Marketing / Larry Torri, Director of Sales Wacom is the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and interactive pen displays. Its multiple partnerships including Foxit, Pear Deck and Explain Everything, and Kami, provide endless ways for teachers to integrate Wacom into the classroom. Wacom is doing a giveaway of a classroom set at ISTE. Wacom is expending Chromebook compatibility for its products, bringing intuitive and natural pen technology to the fast-growing number of Chromebook users. Links of Interest Website: https://www.wacom.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/wacom Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wacom YouTube: http://youtube.com/wacom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wacom-americas Epson Remi Del Mar, K12 Product Manager Epson is focused on making it easier for teachers to integrate projection technology into their classrooms with its BrightLink GoBoard and its BrightLink Academy eLearning courses. With GoBoard, teachers can connect up to 30 student devices and bring the interactivity down to the student devices. Teachers can also

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Caroline Haebig, author of the new ISTE publication “The Maker Playbook” to discuss the importance of giving students the opportunity to explore their world and ask questions about their surroundings. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Caroline Haebig Based in Wisconsin, Caroline Haebig has extensive experience designing and leading professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators nationwide. Focused on helping educators develop innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices, she has successfully facilitated student, teacher, and administrator preparation for school system 1:1 technology initiatives to support student learning and led district -wide work in the areas of inclusive maker learning and technological literacy. Caroline Haebig is also the author of The Maker Playbook: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences, a book for K-12 leaders and educators. An accomplished educator, Haebig was named an ISTE Emerging Leader, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and a recipient of the Wisconsin State Superintendent Service-Learning Award, the University of Indiana Jacobs Educator Award, and the ISTE Outstanding Young Educator award. About the Book School leaders and classroom teachers alike are looking for ways to integrate maker learning into their work in meaningful ways, but they simply don’t have the time, capacity or resources to review, synthesize or adapt existing models into their own school systems. The Maker Playbook offers a vision and the tools needed to streamline the process, including high-impact strategies you can put directly into action to foster an inclusive maker learning environment. In these pages, you’ll find ready-to-use strategies and resources to guide learners in the design thinking maker learning process. With the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines as a basis, you’ll get ideas for helping all students learn, and guidance for developing the scaffolding to help all learners reach levels of higher-order thinking and engagement. About ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events and the ISTE Standards. ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education. For more information or to become an ISTE member, visit iste.org. Subscribe to ISTE’s YouTube channel and connect with ISTE on Twitter or Facebook. ISTE BOOKS ISTE books and jump-start guides address both established and emerging industry topics, and are aligned with the ISTE Standards, providing clear, practical guidance to help educators meet the standards. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, librarian, district leader or teacher educator, ISTE books are your answer to effective districtwide PD and professional learning to meet your goals or tech initiatives. Become an ISTE Books insider! Subscribe to the <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Brian Grey from Remind to discuss the importance of creating a clear two-way communications system between school districts and community members. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ... We will discuss back-to-school and why school will be even more challenging this year – what is driving this The Relationship Gap and how it’s contributing to the widening learning gap Two-Way Communication – Crucial to building relationships Mobile-First – Reaching people where they are Accessible Communication (SMS Messages) Multi-Language Friendly Why communication is more important than ever (Why Remind is doing and tie back into the areas above) How to access your education anytime and anywhere. com/plans About Remind Remind is the leading two-way communication platform in education, helping educators reach students and parents where they are. With easy-to-use features that allow schools, districts and other educational organizations to activate engagement across their communities, Remind connects the people and resources that help give every student the opportunity to succeed. Links of Interest Website: https://www.remind.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/remindhq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemindHQ/ About our Guest Bio - About Brian Grey: Brian Grey is the Executive Chairman of Remind.com, the largest network of teachers, students, parents, and administrators in the U.S. With nearly 30 million monthly active users, Remind’s communication platform is rapidly emerging as a vital service that supports 2-way communication, family engagement, and personalized learning for all stakeholders who share Remind’s vision to give every student an opportunity to succeed. Headquartered in San Francisco, Remind is venture backed by firms including Kleiner Perkins, Social Capital, GSV Acceleration, and OwlVC. Prior to joining Remind, Brian held several leadership roles in the technology and sports media sectors, including serving as CEO of Bleacher Report, SVP/GM of Fox Sports Interactive, and VP/GM of Yahoo! Sports. He has also served as a technology and digital media startup company advisor and investor, serving as an independent CEO advisor to 20 startup CEOs representing a wide array of industries and venture capital investors including Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, GGV Capital, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint Ventures, Social Capital, and Trinity Ventures. Links of Interest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgrey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgrey Follow our Podcast and Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Stephen Heywood and Scott Killian to discuss how one school district is harnessing the power of digital video to enhance the impact of curricular and athletic activities in their community. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ... The problem – Covid restrictions limiting the possibility of in-person school events such as graduation and plays etc. The Solution- Deploying a live streaming system with PTZOptics The Outcome- How the school is using the system and what they plan for the future with it About (Company) PTZOptics is a U.S-based company based in Downingtown, Pa., that manufactures robotic pan, tilt and zoom video cameras. With a variety of cabling options, network connectivity and remote control capability, PTZOptics cameras are ideal for video production and live streaming applications. Learn more at www.ptzoptics.com Links of Interest YouTube: @ptzoptics Twitter: @PTZOptics About our Guests Scott Killian My “day job” per se is working as the owner and operator of Ron’s Sign Shop in Hubbard, Ohio. We’re a small family sign shop, that during the COVID-19 pandemic spread our wings into the digital media and marketing world. I am also a supplemental employee for the Hubbard Village School District, working primarily in the music and athletic department. I direct the Jazz and Pep Bands, as well as instructing the marching percussion section of the Hubbard High School Marching Band, “The Musical Pride of Hubbard”. I coach the Varsity Boy’s Bowling team, and am one of the founding contributors to the athletic department’s now sponsored social media pages. I worked as a technical advisor for the theater department for the better part of the last 15 years, working on sound and lighting production. Stephen Heywood I have been in the broadcasting and live streaming industry for 15 years. Specializing in Telestream’s Wirecast, Newtek Tricaster, Streamlabs OBS, vMix and other software and hardware switchers. I recently took on a position with Haverford Systems which is the parent company to PTZ Optics as a Broadcast Engineer. I am on the product team and work with a lot of the other departments on understanding the products and testing workflows with the products in a “real-world” environment. I have also been in ministry my whole life. I am also on staff as an Assistant Pastor, Media Director, and Children's Pastor. In my personal time, I have my own personal brand called “The Tech Buzz” that shifted over the years from tech, to broadcasting, to now retro and arcade gaming. I run a highly successful show every Friday night at 6pm ET called “The Retro Buzz.” This show we speak to industry professionals and bring the news of all the retro and arcade gaming industry. Follow our Podcast and Subscribe View All Episodes Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts <a...

In this episode of The TeacherCast Podcast Jeff sits down with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact US for LEGO Education to discuss the brand new SPIKE Essential. Announced as part of the LEGO Learning System, LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE™ Essential to engage students in STEAM through playful learning experiences, putting them on the path to become resilient, independent thinkers SPIKE Essential joins LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential, and LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime in the suite of solutions offered as part of the LEGO Learning System to deliver STEAM knowledge, academic practices, and 21st-century skills through a progression of playful experiences from primary to secondary school. Year-over-year students build increasing sophistication, independence, and fluency in approaching problems hands-on, and cultivate essential skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. The LEGO Learning System meets every student where they are on their learning journey and delivers learning outcomes that future-proof their skills. Its scalable design, along with personalized professional development resources, makes it easy to implement at the classroom, school or district level – all at once or by introducing individual solutions over time. Combining the technology-enhanced LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio and non-tech LEGO® Education BricQ Motion solutions, the Learning System makes abstract concepts more tangible as students move from simple explorations to tackling increasingly complex real-world challenges. With unlimited possibilities for playful hands-on STEAM learning, students become life-long confident learners. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a brand-new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. Click Here to Join! Weekly Topic What are you announcing today? How is LEGO Educationrethinking learning? Why is hands-on, purposeful play so important? Why is STEAM curriculum so important for kids today? About LEGO Education LEGO® Education offers a range of playful, hands-on STEAM...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sue Ann Towle from MetaMetrics to discuss the Lexile &amp; Quantile Educator Academy, a new self-paced professional learning program to help teachers learn how to have a deeper understanding of Lexile and Quantile frameworks.To receive a $10 discount, please use the code "TeachCast"If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...Both the Lexile and Quantile courses offer an interactive curriculum featuring direct instruction, knowledge checks, summative assessments, and performance tasks. Each course is 10-hours, self-paced and asynchronous. Upon completion of the professional development courses, teachers become Certified Lexile or Quantile Educators. In addition, in more than 20 states, teachers will be awarded CEUs or professional development hours on completion of each course.Summer has long been the time for teachers to take advantage of professional development opportunities, particularly options that are self-directed. A recent study by Rand’s American Teacher Panel revealed that 99 percent of teachers surveyed said they participated in professional learning activities over summer break.“After facing the challenges of the 2020-2021 school year, teachers tell us they are looking for professional development opportunities to help individualize instruction when they return to the classroom in the fall,” said Malbert Smith, CEO and co-founder, MetaMetrics. “With our Lexile and Quantile certification courses, teachers can leverage the measures their students are likely already receiving through a state or classroom assessment and learn about strategies and resources for implementing individualized instruction.”Teachers who complete the courses will gain a deeper understanding of how to make the Lexile and Quantile frameworks actionable for learning and discover award-winning tools and resources on the Lexile or Quantile Hub to support their efforts. They will also learn strategies for communicating effectively with parents about student performance and growth and ways to use the universal measures with their colleagues.Educators who participated in a preview of the Quantile Certification Course had high praise. “This has been a very valuable course. I had zero background in all things related to Quantile measures,” said Laura Graham, elementary teacher at Pender County Schools in North Carolina, “This will help me better plan for my students, sharing with my colleagues, and communicating with parents. The myriad resources allow me to expand my knowledge of teaching mathematics.”Each course is $99. For information about volume discounts, contact [email protected]. To enroll or learn more, go to EducatorAcademy.Lexile.com.Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts<a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we learn about two great STEM Challenges for K12 Students.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!About Discovery Education:&nbsp;About: Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms.Website: https://www.DiscoveryEducation.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Twitter: https://twitter.com/discoveryed&nbsp;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveryedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveryed&nbsp;CITGO Fueling Education ChallengeCITGO Fueling Education ChallengeClosing Date: 3/22/2021 Grades: 5-8 Participating as individuals or groups of 2-4, students in grades 5-8 are asked to identify a community problem and submit a 1–2-minute video discussing a solution aligned to one of the four following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: safety and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and life on land.The Fueling Education Challenge extends the CITGO Fueling Education partnership program with Discovery Education, which paves the way for the next generation of STEM leaders. Through educator resources, student challenges, and dynamic video content, Fueling Education hopes to fuel the spirit of innovation in students everywhere.Learn more and find no-cost resources to support the Challenge entry at: https://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challengeStanley Black &amp; Decker Making for Good ChallengeStanley Black &amp; Decker Making for Good Challenge Closing Dates: 1/28/2021 Grades: 9-12 Working individually or in teams of 2-4, students in grades 9-12 are challenged to develop a unique product design solution that either meets an underserved societal or environmental need. To enter their idea, participants must submit a 60-90 second video outlining their solution and how it meets the need they are acting to solve.CITGO and Discovery Education launched Fueling Education to pave the way for the next generation of STEM leaders. Through educator resources, student challenges, and dynamic video content, Fueling Education hopes to fuel the innovation spirit in students everywhere.Learn more and find no-cost resources to support the Challenge entry at: https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challengeAbout Our Guests:Stanley Black &amp; Decker: Ray Fu, Innovation Strategy Leader for StanleyX, mentor for the winners from 2019&nbsp;CITGO:&nbsp;Mark Mitchell, Neighbor, engineer, who mentored Lydia with her Beat the Heat Car Seat invention she created for the Fueling Education student challenge&nbsp;Links of Interesthttps://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge&nbsp;https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challenge&nbsp;Link to a press release about the challenges: <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of Educational Video Streaming in your school district and classroom.&nbsp;&nbsp;Swank K-12 Streaming makes it easy for teachers to incorporate high-quality films into their lesson plans, whether they are planning for in-person or virtual learning. Their online streaming film library includes thousands of films for educational support, including the top feature films, documentaries, and foreign titles.Powered by Swank Motion Pictures, the content is curated specifically for educators based on the movies they need for lessons and provides access both inside the classroom or for assignments outside of the classroom.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!Episode Guests:&nbsp;Joseph HoseaBrian Edwards&nbsp;Links of InterestSWANK K-12 StreamingFollow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastJoin our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: [email protected] Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTubeiTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunesCheck Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)EdTech in the Classroom (<a href="https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/edtech-in-the-classroom/"

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Impero CEO Justin Reilly to discuss the differences between how the US and UK are creating safe and successful hybrid learning environments for both staff and students.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!About our Guest: Impero SoftwareImpero Software offers device management and student safety software, relied upon by education establishments around the world. Founded in 2002, Impero Software is now used in more than 12,000 schools, accessed by more than 2 million devices in more than 90 countries.Impero’s cutting-edge EdTech software consolidates a range of powerful classroom management features enabling schools and districts to raise attainment and improve both staff and student productivity. Impero’s sophisticated student safety functionality uses keyword detection technology and web filtering, to help schools protect students online and offline. For more information visit: www.imperosoftware.com&nbsp;About Justin ReillyJustin Reilly is the CEO of Impero Software. Justin has a wealth of expertise in the global education space, including more than 15 years leading EdTech businesses to success. Justin’s early career included teaching mathematics and information and communications technologies in UK secondary schools so he understands firsthand the challenges associated with digital learning.&nbsp;He has also served as the CEO of Mwabu Group, one of Africa’s leading EdTech businesses, serving schools and ministries of education in some of the most remote and unstable regions and as vice president of technology delivery and strategic partnerships at Pearson Education and CEO of Fronter AS, a provider of learning management systems. He works at Impero’s UK office in Nottingham.Links of InterestTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImperoUSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/imperosoftwareYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgMG3wehR7_WE_avRlvvqwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impero-software/Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastJoin our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost:...

If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!About our Guest: Tom SherringtonTom Sherrington is an education consultant and author.&nbsp;He writes the popular blog teacherhead.com and his books include&nbsp;The Learning Rainforest and best-seller Rosenshine’s Principles in Action.&nbsp;Mostly recently he co-authored Teaching WalkThrus with Oliver Caviglioli. With 30 years' experience as a physics and maths teacher and school leader, including 11 years as a Headteacher,&nbsp;Tom is in demand from schools across the UK and around the world to deliver CPD for teachers and leadership teams.&nbsp;He works with several schools and colleges providing consultancy support on curriculum and improving the quality of teaching. He is a regular keynote speaker and contributor to conferences and education festivals.&nbsp;Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Teaching Techniques.&nbsp;The key topics are:Behavior and Relationships - Establish the classroom conditions necessary for effective learningCurriculum Planning - Create a coherent, well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculumExplaining and Modelling - Make sense of complex ideas to support students in building secure schemaQuestioning and Feedback - Use responsive teaching methods to check students' understanding and move them forwardPractice and Retrieval - Build secure long-term memory and fluencyMode B Teaching - Deliver a range of learning experiences to deepen and extend learningBook Summary:Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli team up to present 50 essential teaching techniques, each with five clear and concise illustrations and explanations. It forms a truly unique repository of key teaching methods, valuable to any classroom practitioner in any setting.The book covers important practical techniques in behavior and relationships; curriculum planning; explaining and modelling; questioning and feedback; practice and retrieval; and Mode B teaching.Each technique is simply explained and beautifully illustrated in five short steps, to make sense of complex ideas and support student learning.About John Catt Educational:John Catt Educational amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. John Catt’s mission is to support high-quality teaching and learning by ensuring every educator has access to professional development materials that are research-based, practical, and focused on the key topics proven essential in today’s and tomorrow’s schools. Learn more about professional development publications that are easy to implement for your entire faculty, and are both quickly digestible and rigorous, by visiting https://us.johncattbookshop.com/.Links of InterestTeacherhead.com@teacherheadTeaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Teaching Techniques (2020, John Catt Educational)<a href="https://us.johncattbookshop.com/products/rosenshines-principles-in-action?_pos=2&amp;_sid=56574f795&amp;_ss=r"...

According to a 2019 study, robotics and coding are going to see significant growth and use in the next five years. How are you leveraging in-class technology to promote STEAM skills? See how educators can drive STEM/STEAM initiatives effectively by using the right solutions.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...What role does your classroom technology play in STEM/STEAM learning?What is your advice for teachers who are looking to better drive STEM/STEAM learning in the classroom?Robotics and coding are seeing huge growth in K-12 lessons, are you using these technologies in your class? Are there any other really cool ways that you’re able to provide real-world lessons with edtech?Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout PrometheanPromethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.Links Of InterestCamp PrometheanFacebookTwitterLinkedInAbout our GuestsMatt BarfieldMatt Barfield graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Elementary Education and worked 9 years in a rural district in NC. After finding a love of working with teachers in his district, Matt ventured outside of his school district and began to work in the professional development field across the Carolinas. For over ten years, Matt has been working with Promethean, Inc. to help teachers integrate instructional technology in the classroom. Matt is a father, a husband, a teacher, an instructional technology integrator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a professional development guru for Promethean, Inc.Amy WinsteadAmy Winstead graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, with an undergraduate degree in History and a graduate degree in Elementary Education. She worked as an elementary teacher for 9 years teaching both third and fifth grades. In 2014, she joined the Department of Innovation and Digital Learning as a digital learning specialist. In this work, she designs and delivers professional development for teachers around best and promising instructional practices and integration of technology tools. Amy is also an adjunct professor at the...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff and Matt talk to Mrs. Jennifer Ehehalt a Senior Regional Manager from Common Sense Media.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...What is Common Sense Media?What do you do for Common Sense Media?Why is Common Sense Media’s Mission So Important?With Education Changing, where does Common Sense Media see things moving?What Services do they provide to teachers? Parents? Students?How would you like to see educators and parents using digital literacy resources?Talk about Common Sense RecognitionAs a parent, do you set rules in your own household around screen time and technology usage?Does your job impact how you integrate digital media into your family life?About Common Sense MediaFamilies and teachers everywhere trust Common Sense for expert reviews, objective advice, helpful tools, and so much more.Your trusted guide for a fast-changing world. Media and technology are at the center of kids' lives every day. From a very young age, kids use technology at home and at school to connect with friends and family and to document their lives and create digital content of their own. With more and more of life happening online, what catches kids' attention isn't always what's best for them, and what companies do with their personal information isn't always clear.Independent. Nonprofit. Research-backed. Since 2003, Common Sense has been the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families and schools. Every day, millions of parents and educators trust Common Sense reviews and advice to help them navigate the digital world with their kids. Together with policymakers, industry leaders, and global media partners, we're building a digital world that works better for all kids, their families, and their communities.Healthy, happy kids—no matter what the future holds. Our mission to ensure digital well-being for kids everywhere has never been more vital than it is today.&nbsp;See our story.Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:https://www.commonsenseeducation.orghttps://www.commonsensemedia.orghttps://www.commonsensemedia.org/kids-actionhttps://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenshiphttps://wideopenschool.org/About our Guest: Jennifer EhehaltJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh Regional Manager at Common Sense Education.&nbsp;Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education.&nbsp;She continues to partner with state-level organizations, school districts,&nbsp;and community organizations across the nation to help integrate Common Sense education resources.&nbsp;Jennifer provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts, professional development-both in-person and virtual, conference presentations, and parent universities.&nbsp;Jennifer sits on the Advisory Council for Kidsburgh and is a champion for Remake Learning Days Across America.&nbsp;Jennifer has a B.S in Elementary Education and an M. Ed. in Educational Leadership.&nbsp;Jennifer was recently named 2019 Alumni of the Year from

Delivering educational benefits through technology is a top priority for schools and districts. Learn more about ways that you can use technology in your classroom to improve student outcomes.&nbsp;If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...What are some examples of the achievement gap that you’ve experienced in your own career?In your opinion, what is technology’s role in combating the achievement gap?How can today’s educators proactively leverage technology to drive positive outcomes in their classrooms?What are some pitfalls to avoid when leveraging technology to fill the achievement gap?Can you describe ways that you’ve seen technology impact student engagement and achievement?Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout PrometheanPromethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.Links Of InterestCamp PrometheanFacebookTwitterLinkedInhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsCCPggiISwAbout our GuestsPaul NaserI am an East Stroudsburg University graduate, with a degree in Elementary Education and Mathematics.&nbsp;I was a classroom teacher for 12 years.&nbsp;I taught middle school math for 8, and elementary 5th grade for 4.&nbsp;During my time as a classroom teacher I also was an assistant varsity football coach for 12 years, and an assistance varsity basketball coach.&nbsp;I was also the East Stroudsburg University Women’s Rugby Coach for 8 years.I have a passion for instructional technology, and have been able to work with amazing teachers in my three years at Promethean as an Education Consultant.&nbsp;I have recently been promoted to the Head of Project Professional Development, East Region.I currently reside in Easton, PA with my amazing wife Jeanann and our two dogs Cali and Eddie.Hailey PhilpottsI am the proud mom of two amazing daughters: Madison, 6 years and Makenzie 4, years old. I have been teaching for 15 years and was chosen by my peers as Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. I have a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and am currently teaching Prekindergarten. I was chosen to be a part of a Dade County...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff and Matt are joined by Dr. Justin Aglio the Director of Academic Achievement and Innovation at Montour School District to discuss Artificial Intelligence in SchoolsIf you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...Artificial IntelligenceWhat is it?Why is it important?How are we using it already in our everyday livesSTEMAdjusting our STEM lessons to Distance Learning environmentsFuture of EducationAbout our Guest: Dr. Justin AglioDr. Justin Aglio, a former teacher, and award-winning principal, is the Director of Academic Achievement and District Innovation at Montour School District and Visiting LearnLab Scholar at Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute in the School of Computer Science.In addition to his duties at Montour and Carnegie Mellon, he is a Getting Smart Columnist, an Adjunct STEM Professor at California University of Pennsylvania, a Future Ready Schools Thought Leader, and was selected as a participant in the 2015 Presidential Maker Round-table discussion at the White House.&nbsp;Links of InterestTwitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/JustinAglioWebsite:&nbsp;https://sites.google.com/view/justinaglio/justin-aglio?authuser=0Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyMatt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGHTeacherCast | @TeacherCastExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:AI for AllGoogle AI ExperiencesMIT Media LabReadyAIAll of resources discussed today can be found in Justin’s website:&nbsp;&nbsp;https://sites.google.com/view/justinaglio/artificial-intelligence-resources?authuser=0Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Kristie Letter, educator and two-time mentor of two Conrad Challenge student teams onto the program.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode …What is the Conrad Challenge?How do you ask your students to be innovative enough to change the world?How to choose a topic for the Challenge with your studentsHow to create a student-led group to complete the challengeHow to plan and budget for your groups ChallengePlanning a calendar of events throughout an entire yearHow do face adversity and challenges throughout the yearHow to get involved with the Conrad ChallengeWhat Is The Conrad Challenge?Registration opens soon for the 2020-21 Conrad Challenge. Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark on the world, using their innovation and entrepreneurial skills to address some of the most pressing global challenges. In its first 15 years, the Challenge has had student participants from more than 70 different countries. To make sure you’re notified when registration opens, sign up here.Teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or other adult), participate in the Challenge to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories:Aerospace &amp; AviationCyber-Technology &amp; SecurityEnergy &amp; EnvironmentHealth &amp; NutritionSmoke-Free WorldTransforming Education with TechnologyWinning teams receive awards, investment opportunities, patent support, business services and scholarships to support the growth of their concepts into real businesses that can make real difference. At the end of the competition, teams maintain ownership of their Intellectual Property.More than 600 teams, a record number, competed in the 2019-20 Conrad Challenge, including 37 finalist teams from eight different countries. Award winners were announced in May at the Challenge’s first-ever Virtual Innovation Summit. Learn more about the award-winning teams, students and educators here.Links of InterestWebsite: www.conradchallenge.orgTwitter: @ConradChallengeFacebook: facebook.com/ConradChallengeFollow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout our Guest: Kristie LetterKristie Betts Letter teaches Innovation and Design Thinking in Colorado. She’s spearheaded an innovation initiative which started as...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff speaks with Larry Jacobs &amp; Maia Appleby about the importance of Equity and Equal Access for all students.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode …The American Consortium for Equity in EducationThe AC&amp;E/Equity &amp; Access digital journalEquity issues brought to light by the pandemic and protestsAbout our GuestsMaia ApplebyMaia is a marketing professional, writer and advocate who has been focusing on equity in education for 10 years. She oversees the editorial strategy of the AC&amp;E/Equity &amp; Access journal and serves as the Executive Director of the American Consortium for Equity in Education. Follow her on Twitter at @maialee.Larry JacobsLARRY IS PRESIDENT of the American Consortium for Equity in Education at ace-ed.org and publisher of the official journal of the Consortium, AC&amp;E/Equity &amp; Access PreK-20. He has an M.ED in Education and both publishing and teaching experience. Follow him on Twitter at @edutalkradio.Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout our GuestLinks of InterestACE-Ed.org | https://ace-ed.org&nbsp;Equity Consortium | https://ace-ed.org/consortium&nbsp;ACE-Ed Twitter | @access2equityedACE-Ed Facebook | @access2equityedFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:ACE-Ed.org | https://ace-ed.org&nbsp;Equity Consortium | https://ace-ed.org/consortium&nbsp;Link 3Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: [email protected] Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube: <a href="http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube"...

Student Tech Squad to the Rescue! – The saying, not all heroes wear capes, is true for the National School District Student Tech Squad. Join us to learn how they started a new initiative to help support their teachers with technology.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...What is the Student Tech Squad? How did it come about?How has this initiative impacted how teachers and students approach technology in the classroom? What are the biggest benefits for each?How can other schools replicate this type of initiative? What were the first steps?What does the future look like for the Student T2ech Squad?Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout PrometheanPromethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.Links Of InterestCamp PrometheanFacebookTwitterLinkedInAbout our GuestsDr. Wendy O’ConnorDr. O’Connor currently serves as a director in the Educational Services department of the National School District. Her focus is Literacies, Educational Technology, and Innovation (LETI). In addition, Wendy works as an online adjunct professor in the Literacy masters program at California State University, San Marcos and the Educational Technology masters program at Concordia University. She previously served as an Early Literacy Coordinator in Curriculum and Instruction in the Vista Unified School District. Prior to working as an Early Literacy Coordinator, she served as a VUSD district leader through the roles of Content Support Resource Teacher and Literacy Coach. In addition to serving as a teacher on special assignment, she has been a classroom elementary teacher, supervised numerous student teachers, served as a site liaison for student teachers from CSUSM, provided support to beginning teachers through Beginning Teachers Support and Assessment (BTSA), served as a district Language Arts mentor teacher. Throughout Dr. O’Connor’s entire career, her passion has been to support students, teachers, administrators, and parents in ensuring literacy for all.Social Media Links: email- [email protected]; Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/nsdleti"...

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Andy Calkins to discuss how Covid-19 has redefined and restructured what happens in the classroom and the board room.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...Who is NGLC and what is your role in the organization?What is next-generation learning and your recent change management project?Why is it imperative for K-12 education to reimagine the education system?What does transformational change look like in a school district?Have districts been successful in transforming their systems with the goal of equipping students with 21st-century skills?How has the work of districts committed to reimagining education been impacted by COVID-19?With COVID-19, were districts who are committed to the change management project able to continue providing rich learning experiences for students?What are you hearing from the districts in your network about plans for the fall?Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout our GuestAs the Director of Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC), Andrew Calkins helps to lead a national effort to fundamentally transform secondary and postsecondary education through the development of personalized, competency-based, student-centered, blended learning models, enabled in part by technology. Since its inception late in 2010, NGLC has invested more than $75 million in a range of “building block” innovations and wholeschool and college degree-program models designed by educators to create more personalized learning and substantially improved outcomes for students. These grants have catalyzed many of the leading new models in postsecondary education (SNHU’s College for America and Northern Arizona’s Division of Personalized Learning, for example) and K-12 (Summit, Design Tech, Brooklyn LAB, Cornerstone, MATCH Next, Matchbook, USC Hybrid High, and Horry County Public Schools, for example). The NGLC Regional Funds, seven regional or city-based incubators, are using NGLC funds, supports, and modeling to catalyze 70 more personalized, competency-based, student-centered, blended schools – both charters and in-district schools, by Fall 2016. Together, these breakthrough grantees constitute perhaps the nation’s foremost network of schools, colleges, and universities creating fundamentally new models of learning and institutional organization.Calkins brings three decades of experience in education reform in leadership positions at Scholastic Inc., where he served as editor of Electronic Learning magazine, Recruiting New Teachers Inc., Mass Insight Education and Research Institute, and the Stupski Foundation. He was the lead author of the influential Mass Insight report, The Turnaround Challenge, which helped to launch the nation’s focused efforts to turn around its most consistently under-performing schools and has been downloaded more than a quarter-million times.Calkins writes frequently for national publications and websites and has spoken at education conferences and other events across the country. He earned his B.A. from Harvard College and was a Henry Fellow at...

Technology is a part of everyday life for today’s digitally-native students, but is it a part of their everyday life in the classroom? Learn how to leverage technology, at any age or grade, to prepare your students for the future.TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at&nbsp;Promethean&nbsp;for making this podcast series possible.Follow Our Podcast And SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout PrometheanPromethean&nbsp;is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.Links Of InterestCamp PrometheanFacebookTwitterLinkedInhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6Mky9z_chAAbout Our GuestsMelissa LipkaMelissa is the Head of Projects Professional Development West Region for Promethean. Before taking on this role, she was a field EC covering Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. She is a former teacher of 23 years in grades 3rd through 8th. Melissa earned her Bachelor¹s and Master¹s Degree in Education from the University of Michigan. Her passion for teaching led her to become more involved in technology. She wanted to excite and engage her students in learning by the use of technology. She also wanted to encourage her colleagues to do the same.By joining the team at Promethean, Melissa is now able to excite and engage teachers and instructors and teach them how the use of technology can open so many new paths in minds of children.Melissa lives in Allen Park, Michigan with her husband Jim and children Alex and Hannah. She enjoys various sports such as basketball, softball, and watching football. She also enjoys spending time outdoors gardening and decorating.Krista CartwrightKrista Cartwright is a 4th Grade Teacher at Marrs Elementary in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. She graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education from Murray State University in 1996. She has 20 years of experience in the classroom. She has been a Classroom Technology Leader and has served as a District Tech member for several years. Krista became a Promethean Master Educator in 2012, has been part of the PEP Squad (Promethean Evangelist Program) since 2018, and became a Certified Promethean Teacher 2020.Follow Our HostJeff Bradbury |&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury"...

It’s clear that teachers are ready to take on education technology, but do they have the resources they need to be successful?&nbsp;We’ll discuss how to create a supportive teaching environment that allows you to effectively leverage technology to engage students.TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at Promethean for making this podcast series possible.Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout PrometheanPromethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.Links Of InterestCamp PrometheanFacebookTwitterLinkedInhttps://youtu.be/0YuxgmtuL4AAbout our GuestsKate MazzotaKate Mazzota is the Head of Regional Professional Development for the North Region at Promethean. She is a former high school language arts teacher and enjoys teaching educators about how to implement technology into their daily lessons!Suzy DoverSuzy Dover is the Instructional Technology Coach at Stone Academy of Communication Arts in Greenville, South Carolina. She has taught high school English, was a Media Specialist at the Elementary level, and now works to integrate future ready skills and content into curriculum and the classroom.Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastJoin our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: [email protected] Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube: <a

What does the “new normal” mean for education? Promethean’s Chief Product Officer, Steve Halliwell, and Chief Marketing Officer, Cheryl Miller, discuss how educators and students are tackling mobile learning and how we can all prepare to eventually get back to the classroom.TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at Promethean for making this podcast series possible.Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout PrometheanPromethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.Links Of InterestCamp PrometheanFacebookTwitterLinkedInhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uU9niH8T34&amp;feature=youtu.beAbout our GuestsSteve Halliwell - Chief Product OfficerSteve joined Promethean in October 2017 and leads the Product organization as Chief Product Officer.Prior to joining Promethean, Steve most recently held Executive Leadership roles at Amazon Web Services (AWS) since 2011. Steve started the Education and the Healthcare/Life Sciences verticals in addition to running the West Area commercial business. Prior to Amazon, Steve held progressive sales leadership roles in the technology sector with both Hewlett Packard and Microsoft. Steve brings to Promethean over 20 years of experience in both the public and commercial sectors, focusing on top-line growth strategy/execution and identifying new market share opportunities as well as building customer-centric organizations, vertical market penetration, and developing strategies for efficient cost of sales resulting in margin growth.Cheryl Miller - Chief Marketing OfficerCheryl has over 20 years in the tech industry and joins us from Microsoft where she was the GM of the One Commercial Partner Team, leading the worldwide go-to-market efforts.&nbsp;She was responsible for creating and driving accelerated success with partners through depth and breadth marketing initiatives.Prior to Microsoft, Cheryl was VP of Marketing at F5 Networks where she was responsible for all aspects of corporate marketing and led the creation and launch of F5 Synthesis and Software-Defined Application Services.&nbsp;Cheryl also spent 11 years at Symantec in various product teams including four years leading the Huawei Symantec Joint Venture program office and investment.Early in her career she worked on...

ORIGO Education brings a conceptual understanding of mathematics to the forefront of teaching and learning. Their instructional approach builds on students' natural ability to develop understanding and number sense. It helps students avoid misconceptions and promotes confidence with efficient thinking strategies. Games and practical applications help to cement the concepts and skills.ORIGO believes: Learning is a social process that requires language and discourse. Students who develop strong thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills grow into productive, innovative members of society. Content taught conceptually, and in a logical, learner-friendly sequence develops deep understanding and success. Technology empowers rather than replaces educators. ORIGO is proud to make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible for all, across a milestone of 25 years and counting.About our Guest: James&nbsp;James Burnett is the Founder and CEO of ORIGO Education. Over the past 25 years, he has authored more than 300 elementary mathematics resources for students and teachers, including the award-winning Stepping Stones. James co-founded ORIGO with Dr. Calvin "Cal" Irons in 1995 and continues to drive its mission to make elementary math meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible for all.James's achievements have been recognized in his native Australia through his individual win of the 2009 Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and through ORIGO's win of the Education and Training Award in the 2015 Premier of Queensland's Export Awards. He is a highly sought-after speaker in elementary math education and regularly addresses conferences in North America and Australia.Links of InterestWebsite: https://www.origoeducation.com/athome/&nbsp;Blog: https://www.origoeducation.com/insights/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrigoEducation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/origomathPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/origoeducation/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ORIGOEducation/featuredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/origo-education/Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:ORIGO at Home https://www.origoeducation.com/athome/ORIGO Insights<a...

To help support teachers and students during the COVID-19 crisis, K-12 publishing company, TCI, is offering free digital access to its platform for learning social studies and science to qualified schools and teachers until the end of the school year.&nbsp;Used by more than 200,000 teachers in 50,000 schools around the country, TCI’s science and social studies curriculums and services for educators are based on proven teaching strategies and practices that bring education to life in order to achieve consistent and positive classroom results.&nbsp;Available on a digital platform, TCI’s programs allow teachers to deliver interactive lessons from any device – their laptop or tablet.TCI is seeing an incredible response to this free offer and the resources it is providing to support teachers as they transition to remote learning.TCI has also developed a resource page to help support teachers – many of whom are teaching remotely for the first time – with free videos, guides and FAQs. Teachers can also connect through TCI’s active Facebook and Twitter communities.About TCITCI is a K-12 publishing company that creates science and social studies curriculum to enable educators to improve their ability to engage students in a diverse classroom. Our K-12 curriculum and services for educators are based on proven teaching strategies and practices that bring education to life in order to achieve consistent and positive classroom results. TCI is shaking up the way education is taught in all grade levels by equipping teachers with K-12 online curriculum, social studies textbooks, science textbooks, and K-12 lesson plans that enable them to create a more stimulating educational environment for their students. Based on proven teaching strategies and practices, our K-12 programs bring learning alive and achieve consistent, positive classroom results. TCI’s curriculum has been specially curated to meet state standards, create engagements in lessons and help students better understand the content through hands-on and experiential exercises.Links of InterestWebsite: www.teachtci.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachTCI/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachTCIPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/teachtci/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TeachTCIAbout our Guest Brian ThomasBrian Thomas is a former classroom teacher and current National Account Manager at TCI. He has been with TCI since 2004. Brian has worked in sales, professional development, content development, and social media at TCI. Prior to TCI, Brian taught middle school social studies in the Lakota Local School District for twelve years near his home in Cincinnati, OH. During that time, he served as a department chairperson as well as Athletic Director.Brian’s education includes a B.S.Ed. from Miami University, Oxford, OH in Secondary Education – Social Studies (1992). He also holds a M.S.Ed. in Learning Design &amp; Technology from Purdue University, Lafayette, IN (2016).Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts<a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with 3M Young Scientist Chalenge winner Hannah Herbst to discuss the importance not only of encouraging your students to take that next step into STEM Education but how to support your students when THEY are the ones directing their own learning and seeking your guidance.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode ...Access to project-based learning resources can be extremely helpful to keep students focused and engaged during virtual learning.The 3M Young Scientist Challenge provides middle school students with an opportunity to employ critical thinking to identify innovative solutions to real-world problems through a digital platform that is easy to access from anywhere.All of the resources parents and educators need to support a student submitting an entry for the challenge, including idea starters, best practices from past finalists and step-by-step instructions. are available at YoungScientistLab.com and it only takes a 1 to 2-minute video to get the process started.During this challenging time, Discovery Education and 3M are committed to supporting the next generation of young scientists by continuing with the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge and providing educational materials at no-cost to students across the United States. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have extended the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge Deadline through May 7, 2020.About Hannah HerbstHannah Herbst has a passion for learning, solving problems, and helping others. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University High School in 2019, and is finishing her bachelor's degree at Florida Atlantic University in 2020.Hannah won the 2015 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, earning the title of "America's Top Young Scientist", was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2018, and was awarded first place and Best of Category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in 2019. She has received 6 research grants from Florida Atlantic University and has delivered keynote addresses at the United Nations, USA Science and Engineering Festival, Social Innovation Summit, National Science Olympiad Competition, and World Science Festival.&nbsp;Hannah created an ocean energy probe prototype that seeks to offer a stable power source to developing countries using untapped energy from ocean currents. This innovation was inspired by Hannah's desire to help her nine-year-old penpal living in Sub-Saharan Africa, where many people live in energy poverty with sporadic or no access to electricity. In addition, Hannah has explored early identification methods for hazardous airborne chemicals in collaboration with I-SENSE at Florida Atlantic University, and is currently studying the properties of shark skin for medical applications at the Florida Atlantic Biomechanics Lab.Link of InterestWebsite http://www.hannahherbst.comTwitter @hannahherbst07Instagram @hannahherbstLinkedin: Hannah Herbst&nbsp;About the 3M Young Scientist ChallengeIf your students are in middle school, you can even take advantage of the opportunity to motivate them to turn one good idea into a one-of-a-kind opportunity to become America’s Top Young Scientist.&nbsp;The <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of helping our students understand Copyright law and how it can affect the projects that they work on each day in class.If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In This Episode We DiscussWhy we believe that kids today need to be taught the basics of copyright.It has become an essential element of digital literacy.&nbsp;Students may not realize it, but copyright and fair use are relevant to online activities they engage in virtually every day, both as consumers and creators and both at school and at home.What resources Copyright and Creativity offersA full suite of K-12 resources, including lesson plans, lesson slides, learning videos, visual aids, and a professional development course for teachers.Available for free.How Copyright and Creativity aims to make these resources engaging and effective for kidsBalance -- development process took input from all sides, avoided serving as propaganda for a particular viewpoint in ongoing debates over copyright policy.Take a positive approach, emphasizing what copyright enables and allows.&nbsp;Avoid teaching it as a set of negative and restrictive “thou shalt nots.”Emphasize kids’ own role as creatorsProvide teachers with videos that walk through the trickiest parts, and with professional development, if they feel they need more background in copyright before they’d feel comfortable teaching itVery age appropriate-- shorter, wordless videos for younger students (K-4) and real world examples of copyright in action for older students.Provide practical info about the copyright-related activities kids regularly engage in:&nbsp;acquisition, sharing, and using someone else’s creative work in some new creation of their own.Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout our GuestsDavid SohnDavid Sohn is a lawyer and the former General Counsel of the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT), a leading online civil liberties group based in Washington DC.&nbsp;Mr. Sohn led CDT’s Digital Copyright Project, which advocated for balanced and consumer-friendly copyright policy. Mr. Sohn is currently Director of Copyright and Creativity for Ethical Digital Citizens, a project aimed at providing practical and accessible resources for teaching students about copyright and fair use. https://www.copyrightandcreativity.org/Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:www.copyrightandcreativity.org (login, check the RESOURCES tab for lessons and easy to access...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Nefertiti Dukes, the Educator Growth Lead at Screencastify on the podcast to discuss 5 Ways to use Video in the Classroom.Are you using Screencastify in your classroom to create video tutorials or other curricular projects? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below and share what is awesome about your classroom!If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!5 Ways To Use Video in the ClassroomInstructional VideosGreat for a flipped classroom (but...also great for sub plans or remediation)Verbal FeedbackStudent Projects/PresentationsMeetings/Professional DevelopmentParent CommunicationFollow our Podcast and SubscribeView All EpisodesApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher RadioAbout Nefertiti DukesNefertiti Dukes currently serves as the Educator Growth Lead at Screencastify where she works to help educators implement video in their classrooms. Before joining the Screencastify squad, Nef taught English and Social Studies in both a middle and high school setting. She has also served as a curriculum coordinator for the Miami Urban Debate League, a grade-level chair, and a student advisor. She is always looking for new folks to talk to and learn from. You can connect with her on Twitter @NiftyNef or via email at [email protected] ScreencastifyScreencastify is the easiest way to create videos for the classroom. Record your screen, webcam, or both and quickly share via Google Drive, Google Classroom, or YouTube. More information: https://www.screencastify.com/educationFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyTeacherCast | @TeacherCastExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:https://www.screencastify.com/educationPodcasting with StudentsLink 3Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: [email protected] Mail: <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Hillary Scharton from Instructure (CanvasLMS) to discuss the importance of creating meaningful, obtainable, and measurable New Year Resolutions with your students.About our Guest: Hilary SchartonVP, K-12 STRATEGYHilary Scharton loves education and has worked in it, in some form or another, for her entire career. As VP of K-12 Strategy for Instructure, she sets the strategic vision for how Canvas makes its products even more awesome for students and teachers across the globe, while focusing on leveraging technology to support improved instruction and equitable access for all students.Prior to joining Instructure in 2012, Hilary served as a psychologist for Utah school districts, spending her time focused on RtI and PBIS for schools and classrooms as well as Special Ed assessment. Before that, she worked in higher ed teaching classes in psychology, education, and English at Utah State and Illinois State Universities.About InstructureInstructure (NYSE: INST) helps people grow from the first day of school to the last day of work. More than 30 million people use the Canvas Learning Management Platform for schools and the Bridge Employee Development Platform for businesses. More information at www.instructure.com.Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:Whitepaper on streamlining your edtech approach: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/landing/k12-cobbling-edtech-whitepaper&nbsp;Information about Canvas for K-12: https://www.instructure.com/canvas/k-12&nbsp;Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradburyEmail: [email protected] Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemailYouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTubeiTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunesCheck Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com)Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)Need a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes VP of K-12 Strategy, Hillary Scharton and Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Education, Mike Tholfsen on the show to discuss how the Immersive Reader can now be used to help millions of students using the Canvas Learning Management System. &#8220;Reading is foundational to learning, and through this partnership Instructure and Microsoft will help more students of all abilities learn,&#8221; said Tara Gunther, VP of partnerships at Instructure. &#8220;Accessibility is a top priority for Instructure and we are committed to ensuring our customers have tools that support all levels of learning. Immersive Reader will allow text-to-speech and make text more consumable inside Canvas by offering it in different sizes and colors.&#8221; Immersive Reader demonstrably improves reading comprehension through tools that read text out loud, break it into syllables, and increase spacing between lines and letters. It offers text decoding solutions for students with learning differences such as dyslexia. The learning tool encourages independent reading and provides a teaching aid that helps teachers support students with learning differences. &#8220;Literacy is the foundation of all learning. As students, we go from learning to read in elementary school to reading to learn throughout our lives,&#8221; said Mike Tholfsen, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft who helped create the product in the company's Hackathon in 2015. &#8220;Canvas users will be empowered by this tool, which unlocks the potential of all learners.&#8221; In this episode, we discuss: Why is the Immersive Reader so important not just to K12 but to PreK-20? How can teachers activate Immersive Reader in Canvas? How can Immersive Reader help students of all ages with their reading comprehension? Translations, Translations, Translations! How technology is helping children in reading Advancement with Immersive Reader and making it more accessible What tools are available to parents and teachers to help with reading What does a digital learning environment look like? The importance of defining success in today's digital learning environments About our Guests: Hilary Scharton &#8211; VP, K-12 STRATEGY Hilary Scharton loves education and has worked in it, in some form or another, for her entire career. As VP of K-12 Strategy for Instructure, she sets the strategic vision for how Canvas makes its products even more awesome for students and teachers across the globe while focusing on leveraging technology to support improved instruction and equitable access for all students. Prior to joining Instructure in 2012, Hilary served as a psychologist for Utah school districts, spending her time focused on RtI and PBIS for schools and classrooms as well as Special Ed assessment. Before that, she worked in higher ed teaching classes in psychology, education, and English at Utah State and Illinois State Universities. Mike Tholfsen &#8211; Principal...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we meet Colorado Science Teacher Ryan Johson who last year, mentored a team of students to the final round of the Conrad Challenge. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or another adult) to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Environment Health & Nutrition Smoke-Free World Transforming Education with Technology Students interested in joining this year's competition can visit www.ConradChallenge.com. What Is The Conrad Challenge? Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 Conrad Challenge. Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark on the world, using their innovation and entrepreneurial skills to address some of the most pressing global challenges. In its first 13 years, the Challenge has had student participants from more than 70 different countries. Coaches and judges from the best in business, industry, research and academia worldwide will guide the teams’ innovative ideas. In February 2019, five teams in each challenge category will be chosen as finalists and travel to the annual Innovation Summit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Finalist teams present their innovations before an esteemed panel of judges. Winning teams receive awards, investment opportunities, patent support, business services and scholarships to support the growth of their concepts into real businesses that can make real difference. At the end of the competition, teams maintain ownership of their Intellectual Property. Interested teams should visit the Registration Form and 2019-2020 Conrad Challenge Overview for more information on this year’s competition. Expert judges will then select semi-finalist teams in each challenge category who will be invited to develop comprehensive business plans for their innovation. America’s Navy is proud to partner with the Pete Conrad Foundation to carry on the shared tradition of discovery, creativity and problem-solving. For the...