Digital Learning Today

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. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!Follow Our Podcast And SubscribePodcast HomepageApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsGoogle PodcastsFollow 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 (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com)Need A Presenter?Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a 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...

In this episode of the TeacherCast we are having the second podcast in our LEGO Education series all about STEM robotics league, FIRST LEGO League. Some of you who are listeners may be involved in FIRST LEGO League yourselves. Maybe you’re a parent or a teacher who is a coach of FIRST LEGO League or you may have a child who is involved in FIRST LEGO League. As a Master Educator for LEGO Education I’ve been excited to learn more about the program and a few weeks ago held an interview with FIRST LEGO League Jr. Director, Kim Wierman. Today we’ll be talking with LEGO Education’s Head of Program Development, Alisha MacIntyre, all about LEGO Education and FIRST’s newest program for the youngest of learners: FIRST LEGO League Discovery Edition.&nbsp;In this episode, you will learn:What FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition is and why the program was created&nbsp;How FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition helps teach the youngest of learners the STEAM concepts they need to know for the future&nbsp;How you can get your students or children involved in FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery EditionAbout our Guest Alisha MacIntyreAlisha is Head of Program Development. She is responsible for the development and strategy of the FIRST LEGO League programs at LEGO Education, and supporting the global implementation of the programs.About LEGO EducationLEGO Education offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO system of bricks, curriculum-relevant material, and physical and digital resources to preschool, elementary, middle school and after school. Solutions and resources from LEGO Education enable every student to succeed by encouraging them to become active, collaborative learners, build skills for future challenges, and establish a positive mindset toward learning.Links Of InterestWebsite: education.lego.comTwitter: @LEGO_EducationFacebook: facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficialAbout FIRSTFIRST LEGO League is the most accessible, guided, global robotics competition, helping students and teachers to build a better future together. The program is built around theme-based Challenges to engage children ages 9 to 16* in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce.Links Of InterestWebsite: FIRST inspires.orgTwitter: @FIRST weetsFacebook: facebook.com/FIRST OfficialFollow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyJoin our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2"...

Are you looking to start the year off by introducing a fully immersive Digital Classroom? In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Lee Wilson from FreshGrade onto the program to discuss several things that teachers should have set up this year in their Digital Classroom.In this episode, we discuss:Why should teachers really embrace the concept of a Digital Classroom?What are the components of a Digital Classroom? (Learning Network)What is an End-to-End Learning WorkflowHow should we be training teachers to create a Digital Classroom?How do you use Technology to teach a skill in a way that you couldn’t do with traditional paper-based activities?Digital PortfoliosWhat are they?How to create them?Different types of PortfoliosDraft PortfoliosAssessment PortfoliosCapstone PortfoliosReceiving Feedback fromTeachersPeer StudentsParentsParent CommunicationHaving real-time communication between student work and parentAnalog vs Digital ProjectsHow to digitize them for archiving and sharingFreshGrade Company History + Overview – Evolving from digital portfolios to learning networks&nbsp;Meeting the Needs of Educators – Problems with app fatigue. It's the age of instant access and schools are behind. The need for personalized learning. The balance between incorporating technology that strengthens ties between people versus isolation with screens.&nbsp;The Shift to Learning Networks – the benefits of an integrated toolset like FreshGrade Next.&nbsp;About Lee WilsonLee Wilson has worked in the EdTech and publishing space since 1988. His perspective is shaped by 30 years of experience on the business side of the K12 market.He currently serves as President at FreshGrade Education and previously served as CEO at Filament Games and PCI Education. Wilson has also held executive positions at Apple, Pearson, Harcourt, Common Sense Media, and Chancery Software. Through his consultancy, Headway Strategies, he has worked with over 50 companies across the industry on strategy and go-to-market programs.Formerly he served on the AEP Board, the SIIA Board, and was involved in the start of SIF and LRMI.Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master’s in business administration from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.About FreshGradeFreshGrade Next gives administrators, teachers, students and families access to a communication system that simplifies interaction and emphasizes engagement. Using the same technology as consumer social media, FreshGrade Next is a learning network that combines elements of lesson planners, portfolios, communication systems and grade books into a seamless experience.FreshGrade’s education-specific approach to networking equips school leaders with the ability to connect student work and school-wide priorities while supporting a variety of teaching practices. FreshGrade Next simplifies instruction while driving engagement.Links of InterestTwitter (@FreshGrade): https://twitter.com/FreshGrade&nbsp;&nbsp;Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshGrade&nbsp;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freshgrade&nbsp;&nbsp;YouTube: <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes writer, author, and entrepreneur Shane DeRolf from BigWordClub on the program to talk about how teachers can start with a single idea and turn it into a profitable business concept. If you have an idea that you would like to turn into something special, please visit www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com to learn how we can work together this year to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we discuss: Big word club What is an entrepreneur? How to create value for your target audience? Book: From Good to Great &#8211; Jim Collins What can you be the best in the world at? What are you passionate about? How can these two things make you money? Organizing your thoughts to begin your entrepreneurial journey Creating a proof of concept Finding funding for your passions Marketing and promotions of your ideas and concepts Finding the balance between work, family, and being an entrepreneur Creating collaborations and sharing your visions for others to support Improving your product one step at a time How to create better interactions and conversations between parents and children About Shane DeRolf Shane DeRolf brings more than 30 years of children’s publishing, television production, and executive management to his role as founder and Chief Executive Officer of Big Word Club. His unique talent for molding ideas into successful ventures has led to a powerful track record in creating and building successful start-ups in children’s media, toys, and games. Shane’s latest venture, Big Word Club, is an evidence-based, award-winning digital learning program that uses books, songs, animation, and dance to improve preschool and early elementary school children’s vocabularies in an attempt to help close the Word Gao in America. Big Word Club was recently the focus of 12-month MIT-funded randomized control trial that was implemented by the University of Chicago and the University of Toronto. The results...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes the Global Director of Education from Cisco, Renee Patton on the program to discuss the topic of Teachers being Entrepreneurs.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are interested in starting a side business to support your teaching, or if you have ever had a student come to you and say “I have an idea … now, what?” this is a fantastic episode that features tips, tricks, and amazing stories of what is happening in today's classrooms.Today's podcast is brought to you by the Educational Podcast Directory. The Educational Podcast Directory is now home to over 130 educational podcasts created by teachers … for teachers.&nbsp;Check out the Educational Podcast Directory today and find a new podcast for your next drive to school!In this episode, we discuss:Teachers as Problem SolversTeachers as EntrepreneursHow do you creatively engage your learners?Helping students with their ideas to help them learn how to solve challengesWhere to start your entrepreneurial journey?Make a list of 10 things you are good at doingTop 10 things you love to doWhere is there a need for these skills &amp; abilitiesTop 10 things you would NEVER want to doBook: How do you start a consulting company?Create a business planWhat are my core valuesWhere do you I think my skills can fit inWhat problems need to be solved?How can I help to solve the problemsWhat is my target audienceHow am I going to market myselfHow can parents support students with their goals and dreamsCisco for EducationCisco Networking Academy ProgramGlobal Problem Solvers SeriesAnd how teachers can use technology to create the next generation of creative, innovative thinkersAbout Renee PattonRenee Patton, Global Director, Education Industry, CiscoRenee Patton is the leader of the Global Education Industry at Cisco. She and her team help schools, colleges, and universities envision the future of learning and start planning and executing on their vision today. With over 20 years of business, management, sales, and marketing experiences in both small start-ups and large corporations, Renee has managed through adversity and diversity to help customers realize technology solutions that drive business outcomes. Including a Master’s Degree in Education from Stanford, Renee has spent 22 years in education, giving her a clear perspective to address business issues and changing landscapes. Always a curious learner herself, it was after earning her undergraduate degree that she became a high school English and French teacher. She coached cross-country and moderated the student yearbook and newspaper, becoming deeply ingrained in the school culture.&nbsp;She then spent four years on the district side managing policy and a $20M budget for Los Gatos-Saratoga JUHS Board of Trustees, learning firsthand how a district runs and understanding regional challenges. Prior to joining Cisco full time, she ran her own marketing consulting firm for seven years, working with agility to develop strategy...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes EdTechTeam founder and CEO, Dr. Mark Wagner on the program to discuss why it's vitally important for teachers to help students understand how they each can create their own future by setting goals and helping them on their path to achieving them.In this episode, we discuss:Who is Mark Wagner?The History of EdTechTeamFrom concept to consumerFrom local to globalSummitsServicesPressStudent Voice FoundationDynamic Learning ProjectMore Now (Available on Amazon and EdtechTeam Press)Becoming the Architect of the PossibleThe Honeycomb of School ChangeCourageous LeadersEmpowered teachersStudent AgencyInspiring SpacesRobust InfrastructureEngaged CommunityAdvice for Teachers looking to build their own brand and move away from the classroomAbout Mark WagnerFormerly a high school English teacher, Dr. Mark Wagner has since served as an educational technology coordinator at the site, district, and county levels. He now serves as President and CEO of the EdTechTeam, a global network of educational technologists which provides professional development and consulting services to learning institutions, non-profits, and for-profit education companies. The EdTechTeam is a California Benefit Corporation with a mission to improve the world’s education systems using the best technology and pedagogy available. They aim to inspire and empower other educators to do the same.In this capacity, Dr. Wagner leads a global series of EdTechTeam Summits featuring Google for Education. Involved in leading the Google Teacher Academy since 2006, he now helps oversee the Google for Education Certified Innovator Program. He has also been the professional development coordinator for CUE, the educational technology coordinator for the California League of Schools (CLS), and the provider of the technology module for the Orange County Department of Educations’s Administrator Training Program. In addition, he works directly with school districts, independent schools, and other organizations that provide educational products and services.Mark Wagner has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and a master’s degree in cross-cultural education. His doctoral research focused on the use of video games in education, and specifically on the potential applications of massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) as constructivist learning environments. He is the author of More Now: A Message from The Future for The Educators of Today (2018).Outside of his work, Mark loves playing hockey, practicing martial arts, and obsessing over his ’62 beetle. He enjoys songwriting, spending time in nature, and exploring the world with his friends and family. He lives in Irvine, California with his wife, Eva, and boys Clark and Finn. Naturally, he’s a U2 fan.Links of Interesttwitter.com/markwagnerfacebook.com/markdouglaswagnerlinkedin.com/in/markdouglaswagnerFollow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast"...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller on the program from Promethean to discuss how technology can assist our teachers in the classroom.In this episode, we discuss:How do we define Gamification?GradingBadgingHow to demonstrate proficiencyGoal Setting (Putting the students in charge of their learning)Asking students to play a variety of rollsBringing the competitive nature of Sports into the classroomWhy gamification is a necessity in today’s classroomsThe impact of technology on lesson deliveryHow gamified learning drives personalized experiencesAbout PrometheanPromethean is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments.&nbsp;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 GuestsCheryl MillerCheryl Miller is the Chief Marketing Officer at Promethean. She has over 20 years in the tech industry and joins Promethean from Microsoft where she was the GM of the One Commercial Partner Team, leading the worldwide go-to-market efforts.&nbsp;Cheryl 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;She 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 open source software at VA Linux in product marketing, and started her tech career in distribution selling semiconductors at Arrow Electronics. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.Steve HalliwellSteve joined Promethean in October 2017 and leads the Product organization as Chief Product Officer. Steve is also responsible for general management and driving revenue/profitability for the Americas Markets. This includes all customer-facing activities – sales, marketing, partners, education consulting and channel.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...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Kim Wierman to learn about the FIRST LEGO League.&nbsp;For more than 30 years, FIRST has partnered with LEGO Education to provide outstanding collaborative learning environments and student competitions that ask teams of students to use the LEGO brick to solve a real-world problem.In this episode, we discuss:What is FIRST LEGO League?FIRST LEGO League vs FIRST LEGO League JrLEGO MindstormsProfessional Development for TeachersWhat do FIRST LEGO League competitions look like?How do you prepare for competitions?What do the kits look like and cost?How to get involved as a teacher &amp; school district&nbsp;About FIRST LEGO LeagueLinks of InterestWebsite: FIRST legoleague.orgTwitter: @FIRST legoleagueAbout LEGO Education&nbsp;LEGO Education offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO system of bricks, curriculum-relevant material, and physical and digital resources to preschool, elementary, middle school and after school. Solutions and resources from LEGO Education enable every student to succeed by encouraging them to become active, collaborative learners, build skills for future challenges, and establish a positive mindset toward learning.Links of InterestWebsite: education.lego.comTwitter: @LEGO_EducationFacebook: facebook.com/LEGOeducationOfficialAbout FIRSTFIRST LEGO League is the most accessible, guided, global robotics competition, helping students and teachers to build a better future together. The program is built around theme-based Challenges to engage children ages 9 to 16* in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasize teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce.Links of InterestWebsite: FIRST inspires.orgTwitter: @FIRST weetsFacebook: facebook.com/FIRST OfficialFollow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:FIRST LEGO League website: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/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...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Travis Allen from iSchool Initiative on the program to discuss why it's important for teachers to allow students to have the opportunity to solve real-world problems in the classroom. I had the privilege of meeting Travis this year at ISTE where he and his team at iSchool Initiative partnered with Cisco to create an immersive, gamified, breakout experience that had 20,000 teachers buzzing during the entire conference. In this interview, you will learn how Travis took his first steps at becoming an entrepreneur during his teenage years, and how he is turnkeying those experiences into helping other students create their own paths through a program called SLED: Students Leading Education. In this episode, we discuss: From Student … to Edupreneur Teaching students to impact change The importance of asking students non-googleable questions How is iSchool Initiative helping students and teachers solve real-world problems Escape the Bus SLED: Students Leading Education About Travis Allen Travis Allen is a young visionary promoting technology and culture readiness within the learning environment. Before graduating from high school, Travis created a viral YouTube video on revolutionizing America’s education through the use of mobile technology. While in college, he started a company, iSchool Initiative, which focuses on empowering students with a voice. With the support of his team, Travis has presented in over 45 states and 11 countries, allowing him to reach an audience of over 300,000 people! He has been featured on CNN, Huffington Post and Forbes. In 2011, he was the winner of Google Young Minds competition; in 2012, he was invited to the White House for Education Datapalooza; and in 2015 he won the GA Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Travis is quickly becoming one of the most influential leaders of the emerging digital learning movement. About iSchool Initiative Why we are here iSchool Initiative exists because we saw a significant need to improve and support Education in America. The tools that our students have at their disposal and the amount of information that is readily available has created a need for a new set of skills in today’s world. Students must become passionate, lifelong learners who have the ability to problem-solve and manage an unknown future. Unfortunately, the system is antiquated &#8211; leaving our students unprepared. Our Vision &#8211; Help create and define a new type of learning environment. Our services are designed to challenge the status quo and ask what learning should look like given the tools and information at our disposal. Our Mission Help schools embrace technology and create a positive culture of lifelong learning. We do this by:...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities.In this episode, you will learn:How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers?Options for Students after they graduateWhat skills should be taught? / What skills aren’t being taught?Should there be more of a connection between K-12 and Higher Level teachers?What makes the KIPP Program so important for both students and parents?How can we take advantage of our College &amp; Career Counselors?What role should parents have in preparing students for post-graduation careers?About Our GuestsSharifa Extavour, College and Career Support Manager, KIPP Through CollegeIngrid Renderos, MPA, Director of Academic Partnerships, Office of the Chancellor, Rutgers University-NewarkSharifa ExtavourAs a College and Career Support manager, Sharifa works with College Persistence Team to improve college persistence outcomes for advisees. She coaches a caseload of KIPP Alumni to meet their academic, financial and career goals through intrusive advising practices.&nbsp;In addition, Sharifa manages the Strong Transition Plan as students prepare to leave the KIPPNJ region’s high school- Newark Collegiate Academy. As a leader in her region, she also works with key stakeholders at the high-school to ensure a smooth transition to college/career programs and in doing so, working to support the goal of decreasing ‘summer melt’.Prior to KIPP, Sharifa served in various Enrollment Management roles within Higher education including Operations, managing recruitment efforts, admissions counselors, and working with key stakeholders to support University-wide recruitment efforts and events. Sharifa also managed recruitment efforts for Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) which provided access to college to students from ‘academically and financially disadvantaged’ communities throughout New Jersey. She earned her BA in Sociology, Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and&nbsp;M.A in Student Services.Sharifa enjoys trying different kinds of food, traveling, a good book on Audible, spending time with her family including her dog, Charley.@KIPPNJIngrid Renderos, MPAIngrid Renderos currently is the Director of Academic Partnerships for Rutgers University-Newark’s Office of the Chancellor. In her position, she manages academic partnerships with various educational institutions, to ensure that partner students receive the support services needed to successfully graduate from Rutgers University-Newark. She is also charged with communicating to her academic partners the various campus-wide initiatives, especially targeting Transfer and First Generation college students. Since Rutgers University-Newark is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), she also collaborates with Latin American General Consulates, as well as community-based organizations that are serving the Latino community in Newark and Greater Newark.She has more than 25 years of experience working in the public sector. Of those, more than 20 years have been spent working for Rutgers University, Columbia University and other higher education institutions running MBA programs, as well as state-wide Management and Leadership programs for Adult Learners. She has a special interest in access to education regardless of socio-economic background, the role of inclusiveness in the New Jersey educational school system, as well as economic development.She has a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with a specialization in International Administration, and a Bachelor of Science from New York...

&nbsp;In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian Dr. Will Deyamport on the program to discuss the new documentary “The Edupreneur.”&nbsp;If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educators.For more information, please visit: www.TeacherCast.net/EdupreneurThis podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – PortlandIn this episode, you will learn:What is an Edupreneur?What are some traits of Edupreneurs?The Edupreneur DocumentaryVisionCreation ProcessGuestsEditing ProcessFeedbackWhere to purchaseEduMatchDr. Sara Thomas’s missionAdvice for teachers wishing to become EdupreneursThe Dr. Will Show PodcastThe Edupreneur DocumentaryThe Edupreneur is a documentary film that takes you on a journey into the successes and challenges of some of the most recognized names in K-12 education consulting. The interviews feature eight edupreneurs discussing their lives and careers as educators and entrepreneurs.Where to Purchase the Documentary?Purchase your copy of the Edupreneur Documentary Today!About Dr. WillDr. Will, as he is affectionately known, is an instructional technologist for a K-12 school district, freelance writer, and Digital Learning and Development Strategist, where he works with teachers and administrators in making sense of going digital.&nbsp;Additionally, Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show – where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up.Links of InterestWebsiteTwitter @IAmDrWillFacebookApple PodcastsSimpleCast&nbsp;Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyJoin 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: <a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with ASCD Author Mike Anderson to discuss his new book What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior.In this episode, you will learn:What is the importance of the language a teacher uses in the classroom?What first made you aware of the importance of teacher talk?What are some common examples of how teachers end up talking in ways that don’t align with their good goals for students?How can negative teacher talk affect students? What are the benefits of positive teacher talk? What steps can teachers take to improve the way they talk in the classroom?What should a teacher do if they have an idea for a book?About Mike AndersonMike Anderson has been an educator for more than 25 years. An elementary school teacher for 15 years, he has also taught preschool and university graduate level classes. He spent many years as a presenter, consultant, author, and developer for Northeast Foundation for Children, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping create safe, joyful, and challenging classrooms and schools. In 2004 Anderson received a national Milken Educator Award, and in 2005 he was a finalist for New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Now, as an education consultant, Anderson works with schools in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He is the author of many books about great teaching and learning, including What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior (ASCD, 2019), The Well-Balanced Teacher (ASCD, 2010) and Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn (ASCD, 2016).Links of InterestTwitter: BalancedteacherFacebook: facebook.com/wellbalancedteacher About the BookWe all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership for their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? We want students to take responsibility for their learning, yet we use language that implies teacher ownership.We want to build positive relationships with students, yet we use sarcasm when we get frustrated.We want students to think learning is fun, yet we sometimes make comments that suggest the opposite.We want students to exhibit good behavior because it's the right thing to do, yet we rely on threats and bribes, which implies students don’t naturally want to be good. What teachers say to students—when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions, and introduce concepts or share stories—affects student learning and behavior. A slight change in intonation can also dramatically change how language feels for students. In What We Say and How We Say It Matter, Mike Anderson digs into the nuances of language in the classroom. This book's many examples will help teachers examine their language habits and intentionally improve their classroom practice so their language matches and supports their goals.Additional links<a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide.In this episode, you will learn:Who are Microsoft Learning Consultants? How are MLC's helping School Districts? What types of training is available? How to contact an MLC? How does a school setup training sessions? How to use Teams and OneNote for Professional Development About the Microsoft Learning Consultants ProgramWe are a collection of passionate educators with a drive to introduce Microsoft's range of education apps and tools into schools across the country. We combine our knowledge of Microsoft tools with our experience in the classroom to provide trainings that are relevant and customizable. Integrating technology into schools can be challenging– we know! From OneNote Class Notebooks to Microsoft Teams to Sway and more, we share with educators a variety of ways they can utilize Microsoft tools to simplify their days and create an inclusive modern learning environment for all students.Links of Interesteducation.microsoft.comAka.ms/mlcwebinars#MLCAdventuresAbout our GuestLindsey TroyanoskiLindsey Troyanoski is the Microsoft Learning Consultant for the Greater Philadelphia Area. She is an ed tech lover, elementary and special education teacher, and accessibility advocate. She taught kindergarten and learning support before becoming an MLC. She loves helping educators shift their mindset from just incorporating technology into the classroom, to using technology daily to enhance the curriculum. @LtroyanoskiZia Hassan Zia Hassan is the Microsoft Learning Consultant in DC. Before being an MLC, Zia was an elementary school teacher and technology consultant. Zia is currently writing a book about what it means to run a modern classroom, titled Inventing the Modern Classroom. He is also a musician, magician, and programmer. Danielle Vogel OlsonDanielle Vogel Olson is the Houston Area Microsoft Learning Consultant. She is passionate about sharing technology tools that allow teachers and students to create and engage in meaningful ways with each other and the content. Before becoming an MLC, she spent 13 years teaching and learning with her totally awesome high school students in her English classroom. As an MLC, she works with Houston area districts, schools, and educators to integrate Microsoft tools to improve instruction and meet the learning needs of all students. She is also an MIE Fellow and MIE Expert.Brandon PetersenBrandon is an admitted geek, pop culture junkie, and fan of learning all things techie. When Brandon gets the time he loves to see new movies, hang with friends, learn new things from colleagues, swim, and play games. Brandon currently serves as the Microsoft Learning Consultant for Microsoft in Education. He spends his time in schools across Colorado providing free PD and Support in Skype, Sway, OneNote, and Minecraft: Education Edition.&nbsp;@den_petersenFollow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyJoin our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today's episode is brought to you by Student TreasuresIn this episode, we discuss:What is a brand?Can others build a brand for you?Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start?“I have an idea!” … what happens next?Content Creating Tips and TricksAdvice for those starting out as bloggers / podcasters / speakersAdvice for existing websites / blogs / podcasts looking to up their gameAbout our GuestsRichard ByrneRichard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. He is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students’ learning experiences. After writing 15,000 blog posts about educational technology, he’s learned a couple of things over the last twelve years. Links of InterestTwitter.com/rmbyrnehttps://www.youtube.com/user/rbyrnetech/Jarod BormannJarod is currently an Instructional Technology Consultant but will be moving to an Instructional Coaching role next year. He is the author of Professionally Driven: Empower EVERY Educator to Redefine PD. He blogs, presents, and keynotes about professional personalized learning for educators. He currently runs a vlog called DisruptED PD through the DisruptED TV network. You can find out more about Jarod and his message/mission at ProfessionallyDriven.com.Links of InterestTwitterFacebookInstagramDisruptED PD on VimeoWebsiteJoe PardoSuper Joe Pardo, a New Jersey-based business coach. He coaches entrepreneurs and consults to multi-million dollar businesses all over the world helping them with their team, offer and process to produce growth. Super Joe has always believed that society starts with you, and that to change society you must first change how you think.In early-2014, Joe decided to leave his family’s $100 million business and pursue his dreams of owning his own business. By 2018, Super Joe is an award-winning podcaster (Business with Super Joe Pardo), business owner and best selling author. Speaking all over the country to business owners and even at the United Nations in 2016. Find out more about Joe Pardo at SuperJoePardo.com!Links of Interestfacebook.com/superjoepardotwitter.com/superjoepardoinstagram.com/superjoepardohttps://linkedin.com/in/superjoepardo/Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | <a href="http://www.twitter.com/teachercast"...