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Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with&nbsp;Microsoft Innovative Educator Steve Isaacs, and Minecraft Education Manager Neal Manegold to discuss how Minecraft Education Education is shifting the way our students are learning in classrooms around the world.What is Minecraft Education Edition?Minecraft: Education Edition is an open-world game that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive environment where the only limit is your imagination.Links of interestMinecraftMinecraft EducationMinecraft Educator CommunityMinecraft MentorsMinecraft Mentor Application101 Ideas for Minecraft Learners&nbsp;(Videos)How to Survive your First Night of Minecraft&nbsp;(Video)Hour of CodeHOC: Minecraft EditionMinecraft Twitter Chat#MinecraftEdu WEEKLY TWITTER CHAT: Tuesdays, 5 pm&nbsp;PST / 8 pm ESTSteve's&nbsp;Bloggamesandlearning1.blogspot.comTwitter LinksMinecraft TwitterNeal's TwitterAbout our GuestsNeal ManegoldNeal Manegold is the Senior Manager for Minecraft Education, having previously worked at an educational technology start-up focused on personalized math instruction and real-time authentic assessment. Previously, Neal worked as an Educator and Math Coordinator in California and Washington State and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Neal grew up in Los Angeles and lives outside Seattle with his wife and two children, both of whom teach him something new about Minecraft every day.Steve IsaacsSteve Isaacs teaches Video Game Design and Development at William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, NJ. In addition, he developed and teaches an online version of the Video Game Design and Development course for the VHS Collaborative.Steve is a strong proponent of student choice and student voice. It is his mission to provide students with opportunities to pursue and nurture their passion.Community building and connecting with other educators is one of Steve’s passions. He is proud to be the co-founder of #EdTechBridge, a Twitter chat, and community working to build collaborative relationships with EdTech stakeholders to create better EdTech for our students. The chat meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm EST.On a personal note, Steve has been married for 21 years (consecutively, to the same person&nbsp;🙂&nbsp;) and has two beautiful daughters. When Steve has ‘free’ time, he loves to bike, hike, swim, snorkel, and ski, and play video games.Please follow Steve’s blog to find out more about his pursuits&nbsp;http://gamesandlearning1.blogspot.com&nbsp;and explore his showcase of student work at&nbsp;<a...

On November 29 and 30, educators from across the planet will be participating in the annual Skypeathon.&nbsp;Brought to you by Microsoft Education, the Skypeathon is a fantastic way of bringing together not only classrooms, but it's a great opportunity to invite industry experts into your class to share their passions about their professions.Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with New Jersey educator and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Steve Isaacs and TEDx Speaker and Middle School Educator Marialice Curran and discuss how the Skypeathon has impacted their classrooms.If your class is looking to engage with amazing educators, I would highly recommend reaching out to Steve and Marialice.&nbsp;Steve not only is a fellow New Jersey Educator, he is one of just a handful of teachers worldwide who are MineCraft Education Experts willing to work with you and your students and share his passions for brick building. Follow Steve online at @Mr_IsaacsPassionate about Digital Citizenship and Student Voice, I had the pleasure of meeting Marialice and her son and they are VERY inspiring.&nbsp;Follow Marialice on Twitter @MBFXCAbout our GuestsMarialice CurranDr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is the founder and CEO of the Digital Citizenship Institute. As a mother and a connected educator, she has served as an associate professor, middle school teacher, principal and library media specialist. As a pioneer in digital citizenship, she developed and created the first 3-credit digital citizenship course for teachers in the United States. She co-founded the digital citizenship chat on Twitter (2011) and the Digital Citizenship Summit (2015). She chairs the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) digital citizenship PLN and is a researcher, keynote, and TEDxYouth speaker.Dr. Curran is committed to promoting social good through the use of social media and technology. She believes in&nbsp;a community-driven approach to educating and empowering digital citizens to solve problems in local, global and digital communities. Her mission is to turn negatives into positives and help to transform participants into designers, creative thinkers,&nbsp;global collaborators, problem solvers and justice-oriented digital citizens.Find out more at the&nbsp;Digital Citizenship Institute&nbsp;and follow Marialice on Twitter at&nbsp;@mbfxc&nbsp;and&nbsp;@digcitinstitute.Steve IsaacsSteve Isaacs teaches Video Game Design and Development at William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, NJ. In addition, he developed and teaches an online version of the Video Game Design and Development course for the VHS Collaborative.Steve is a strong proponent of student choice and student voice. It is his mission to provide students with opportunities to pursue and nurture their passion.Community building and connecting with other educators is one of Steve's passions. He is proud to be the co-founder of #EdTechBridge, a Twitter chat, and community working to build collaborative relationships with EdTech stakeholders to create better EdTech for our students. The chat meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 pm EST.On a personal note, Steve has been married for 21 years (consecutively, to the same person 🙂 ) and has two beautiful daughters. When Steve has ‘free' time, he loves to bike, hike, swim, snorkel, and ski, and play video...

Search Engine Optimization is a skill that we all should be thinking about when we teach our students about Digital Citizenship.&nbsp;When we teach our students to comment on each other's Google docs, we are really setting our students up to improve their search rank.&nbsp;In this episode, learn all about SEO and how we can set our students and our websites up for a global audience.About CompanyArdor Media Factory&nbsp;is the ultimate multi-national backlink building company.&nbsp;We help businesses achieve utmost success in their respective niches. By using the most innovative methods of marketing online, we offer a wide range of services with awesome&nbsp;results including search engine optimization, search engine ranking, and link building. We also produce high-quality content for business websites through informative articles. Moreover, we offer free services such as keyword research and web analysis.We dedicate ourselves in simply giving you the best content marketing results for your business niche. We provide solutions to your problems efficiently in the shortest amount of time possible. As a client-friendly company, we also strive to give you the best customer service you could ever experience. We evaluate your problem, develop an effective solution, and deliver the perfect end results.Links of interestTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/coolestguyinseoFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/ArdorMediaFactoryFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/ardorseocom/Linkedin:&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/in/coolestguyinseoAbout Kris ReidKris Reid started Ardor out of necessity. Living in Russia and not speaking the language, he had to find a way to make some money. As a way to bring in some cash, he decided to employ himself and started his entrepreneurial journey. As the Founder and CEO, he is dedicated to turning out a quality product for his clients and creating an exciting and nurturing work environment for his employees. His office in the Philippines employs more than 40 locals, and provides them with invaluable training and education. Kris is a philanthropist and an inventor who constantly has his finger on the pulse of his customers so he can adapt the business to meet the changing demands of the ever-evolving marketplace.&nbsp;

Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with speaker, author, and “Serial Innovator” John Kao, founder of EdgeMakers.com.&nbsp;In this episode, John and Jeff discuss how creativity can be fostered in every child by developing a strong interest and love for Music Education.Join Jeff and John on September 24th for “Hack the Classroom” Presented by Microsoft Education LIVE from 8-10AM PST. For more information: TeacherCast.net/HackTheClassroomLinks of interestHack the Classroomwww.johnkao.comwww.edgemakers.com@johnkaohttps://www.facebook.com/John.Kao2/About&nbsp;John KaoDubbed “Mr. Creativity” and a “Serial Innovator” by The Economist, John Kao is a thought leader, practitioner and activist, who has played a leading role in the fields of innovation and business creativity for over 30 years.&nbsp;His knowledge is eclectic and blends the perspectives of musician, facilitator extraordinaire, former Harvard Business School professor, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and Tony-nominated producer of film and stage.&nbsp;Recently, Yamaha Music Corporation named him their first “innovation artist.”John has spent much of his career developing compelling learning experiences for innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders.&nbsp;As a Harvard Business School professor from 1982-96, John created acclaimed MBA and executive courses on innovation and entrepreneurship.&nbsp;He ran an executive program on innovation at Stanford University’s Bowman house for three years and also served as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Innovation at the US Naval Postgraduate School.For the past three years, John has focused his innovation pedagogy on young people.&nbsp;He is founder and CEO of EdgeMakers, whose mission is to empower young people worldwide to become highly effective innovators “ahead of schedule.”John was an early proponent of what he calls “large scale innovation,” or innovation at societal scale.&nbsp;And for those that seek to develop innovation capacity, he counsels them to invest in innovation learning.&nbsp;He has been advisor to the governments of Finland, Singapore, Abu Dhabi among others, as well as to a variety of US government agencies.&nbsp;For three years, he served on a White House/Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology Innovation Policy Dialogue led by Dr. John Holdren and Minister Wan Gang.&nbsp;His advisory work has lead him to interact directly with world leaders including Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Finnish Prime Minister Esko Aho and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.John chaired the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovation Council and has served as an advisor to the Clinton Global Initiative. His work has received coverage in such media as the New York Times, The Economist, CNN, and The Colbert Report.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a self-described innovation activist, John is a trusted advisor to leaders of companies, startups and nations who are on the hot seat to deliver meaningful innovation strategies and action agendas.He is author of the best-selling Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity, which describes what leaders can learn from jazz, as well as Innovation Nation, which documents America’s growing innovation challenge.&nbsp;&nbsp;His education includes BA and MD degrees from...

Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Corinne Hyde, a fantastic professor at USC Rossier School of Education and an amazing educator to have a very candid discussion about Digital Literacy.&nbsp;In this interview, we touch on every topic from Social Media use to working with teachers who may be afraid of stepping out of the box in their classroom.About&nbsp;Dr. HydeDr.&nbsp;Corinne&nbsp;Hyde&nbsp;is an Associate Teaching Professor of Clinical Education at the USC Rossier School of Education. Her areas of expertise include Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology.Hyde&nbsp;has a wide variety of experience in the field of education, including classroom teaching, special education, community education, and educational administration. She currently resides in St. Gabriel, Louisiana (near Baton Rouge) and was the first full-time faculty member in the&nbsp;online Master of Arts in Teaching program&nbsp;to be fully off-site, teaching through the MAT online program’s virtual campus.&nbsp;Hyde&nbsp;is currently researching student engagement in virtual classrooms and best practices in synchronous online pedagogy.She received both her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Psychology and her Master of Science in Education in Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology from the USC Rossier School of Education. She also received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida.Are you afraid of things you don't know ... but your students do?Click To TweetAbout&nbsp;USC Rossier School of EducationThe USC Rossier School of Education strives to prepare educators who achieve positive learning outcomes across a range of settings. To better serve our students, we offer a number of our graduate programs in an online format. These innovative programs are designed and taught by the same renowned USC faculty members who teach on-campus, and take advantage of a state-of-the-art online learning platform to blend live, face-to-face online classes, dynamic self-paced coursework and field-based experiences. Learn more about our online degree programs by visiting&nbsp;rossieronline.usc.edu.An Educators Guide to Pinteresthttps://rossieronline.usc.edu/pinterest-for-educators/Links of interestTwitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/USCTeacherFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/RossieratUSCPinterest:&nbsp;https://www.pinterest.com/uscteacherInstagram:&nbsp;https://www.instagram.com/uscteacher/LinkedIn:&nbsp;https://www.linkedin.com/company/uscrossieronline&nbsp;

Jeff sits down with author Marnie Howard to discuss her new educational books called The BuzzyLuvz and how moms and dads worldwide are teaching great behavior skills to their students with the help of some little bees.About&nbsp;BuzzyLuvz“Kindness is essential in our world today and must be reinforced during the early stages of childhood.&nbsp;As a former elementary school substitute teacher, I have launched a Children’s Kindness Campaign starting with my six-book series BuzzyLuvz®: Practice Kindness.&nbsp;This series includes Be Helpful, Be Generous, Be Polite, Be Loving, Be Positive, and Be Thankful; all brought to life by whimsical, colorful bees.&nbsp;&nbsp;These books are currently being sold on Amazon.com in both Paperback and Kindle formats.You are certainly aware that bullying has become an even more important issue in the United States today, as our society is witnessing an unprecedented amount of violence and deaths in our schools.&nbsp;BuzzyLuvz® is working to resolve this issue by focusing on the root of the problem: our children’s core values.&nbsp;I believe that kindness is the solution to bullying. Much of the feedback I have received from parents and educators is that we need more books and programs such as BuzzyLuvz® in our school systems today.&nbsp;My BuzzyLuvz® book series is being very well received and I am grateful to be able to share it with you.”The BuzzyLuvz® Effect&nbsp;The flutter of a bee’s wings will create a flood of kindness that can be felt in schools and homes across the world.Links of interesthttps://www.facebook.com/BuzzyLuvzhttps://www.pinterest.com/BuzzyLuvz/https://www.instagram.com/buzzyluvz/https://twitter.com/BuzzyLuvzAbout&nbsp;MarnieMarnie Howard currently resides in New York, NY and is actively involved in several children's charitable organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Project Sunshine, and Little Lighthouse Foundation.In addition to her elementary school substitute teaching experience, Marnie Howard has twenty years of sales and marketing expertise in the advertising, pharmaceutical, and real estate industries.&nbsp;She is the author of the book Giving is Living: 101 Ways to Practice Effortless Generosity (released 2009) published by Hatherleigh Press and distributed by Random House.Originally from Colorado and have lived in Denver, Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and traveled to over two dozen countries, gives her a unique global perspective on kindness in the world we live in today.

Jeff sits down with educator, author, and Apple Distinguished Educator Monica Burns to discuss her book Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality.Why Scannable Technologies?Social Media:Blog&nbsp;ClassTechTips.comTwitter @ClassTechTipsFacebook.com/ClassTechTipsPinterest.com/ClassTechTipsAbout&nbsp;Monica BurnsMonica Burns is an Curriculum and EdTech Consultant, Apple Distinguished Educator and Founder of ClassTechTips.com. As an educator, Monica was part of her school’s Federal Magnet Funding leadership team and was a vocal advocate for bringing 1:1 technology into her 5th grade classroom. During her tenure as an educator, Monica used iPads to create engaging, differentiated learning experience to meet the unique needs of her students. Realizing the power of tech tools in the classroom, Monica started ClassTechTips.com to provide a resource for educators and administrators on implementing EdTech in the classroom.Since starting ClassTechTips.com, Monica has presented to teachers, administrators and tech enthusiasts at numerous national and international conferences including SXSWedu, ISTE, and EduTECH. She is a webinar host for SimpleK12 and a regular contributor to Edutopia and Channel One News.&nbsp;Monica is the author of Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality: A Scannable Solution for Your Classroom (Corwin, 2016).Monica visits school across the country to work with PreK-12 teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible. She also provides support to organizations using technology to reach children and families in need. In addition to being named an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2013, Monica is an Amazon Education Teacher Innovator, Book Creator Ambassador and Nearpod Pionear for her use of engaging creation and formative assessment tools. Monica is a graduate of the University of Delaware and Hunter College, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Global Education Leadership at Lamar University.Her mission is to help educators place the task before the app and promote deeper learning with technology. You can follow Monica on Twitter @ClassTechTips or visit her blog at ClassTechTips.com.

About&nbsp;RecapRecap is a free video response and reflection app developed by the makers of Swivl.&nbsp;It gives teachers and parents insight into students’ learning and progress by introducing video as a quick, simple and everyday tool to collect student data.&nbsp;Recap provides evidence of student thinking, improves formative assessment, and supports personalized learning.&nbsp;Sign up at www.letsrecap.com!Teacher Resourceswww.letsrecap.comwww.swivl.comDownload on iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recap-video-response-reflection/id1067461524?mt=8@RecapThatFind Recap on FacebookFind Recap on PinterestVideosCommercial:&nbsp;https://vimeo.com/153864626Tutorial:&nbsp;https://vimeo.com/159384850About Our GuestKrysta Curtis is a Sr. Product Manager at Swivl – the makers of the professional development robot that can be found in over 20,000 schools worldwide.&nbsp;As Project Lead for Recap, the new student video response and reflection app, she has held conversations with hundreds of educators who’ve been instrumental in guiding the product’s development.&nbsp;Krysta has 10 years of design leadership experience spanning the education, game and toy industries including three years at design innovation firm, IDEO.Recorded in 2016

Jeff sits down with Travis and Anthony from mcSquares, a dynamic new edtech tool that brings personalized non-tech learning back into the classrooms.About&nbsp;mcSquaresmcSquares are personal, handheld whiteboards that easily snap together on a wall to create a larger, collaborative system that is infinitely flexible and completely customizable.Links of interestwww.mcsquares.comwww.mcsquares.com/youtubewww.mcsquares.com/facebookTwitter: @mc_squaresVimeo:&nbsp;https://vimeo.com/mcsquaresAbout&nbsp;our&nbsp;GuestsAnthony:&nbsp;&nbsp;Along with founding 7 different successful companies and holding multiple patents, Anthony has held leadership positions in creative direction, feature film post-production, technological architecture, advertising production, enterprise product development, computer aided design, hospitality management, and physical product manufacturing.Most notably, Anthony founded the large, Denver-based consulting&nbsp;firm, EffectiveUI, the world’s first and leading user experience and digital product development firm. EffectiveUI is responsible for the creation of hundreds of award-winning digital products for many of the world’s most recognizable brands. O’Reilly publish a book based exclusively on our philosophies and practices, titled “Effective UI: The Art of Building Great User Experiences in Software”His most recent start-up, mc squares, was born from lessons learned in running brainstorming workshops within fortune 100 conference rooms. The company has just come out of 2 years of product R&amp;D and has released its first iteration in a long line of collaboration systems.Travis:Travis' is a UNC Chapel Hill Alum with a masters in education from UNC Charlotte. His formal career started in education where he taught for 2 years as a Teach For America Corps Member in North Carolina. Following this experience,&nbsp;Travis became the HR Manager for a rapidly growing network of non profit charter schools in Colorado. Since then, he has led implementation projects as an independent consultant for Denver Public Schools and learned a lot about individualized learning in the classroom. When he's not geeking out about the newest uses of technology, he can usually be found with a cup of coffee in his hand hanging out with his wife, two kids, and two dogs in Boulder, Colorado, where every day feels like a vacation watching the sun set and rise (and more often than not, the snow fall!) over the gorgeous Rocky Mountains.Recorded in 2016

While getting students interested in math can be a challenge for teachers, TenMarks has found a fun – and timely – way to get kids buzzing about numbers. Drawing on students’ interest in sports and the excitement of the annual March Madness basketball tournament, the Math Madness contest is a great way to get kids genuinely excited about math! Through a little friendly competition, students have fun, win prizes and gain mastery in math. However, it’s not just about the cool prizes. Participating in Math Madness will spur student motivation and engagement like never before, resulting in significantly improved math confidence. Best of all, there’s no reason to worry about students struggling while competing on their own during Math Madness. TenMarks assignments provide individualized practice through a variety of tools such as hints and videos, all of which are designed to help students persevere and ultimately master challenging math problems. The Math Madness contest, now in its fifth year, has helped thousands of students strengthen their math skills. In 2015, students answered millions of questions with over 84 percent accuracy! Math Madness has amazing prizes such as Amazon Gift Cards and Amazon Fire Tablets that’ll help motivate students in the beginning. However, a week into the madness and you’ll see an enthusiasm for math you never saw coming!About&nbsp;TenMarks and “With Math I Can”Developed under the leadership of Amazon Education and TenMarks, “With Math I Can” challenges the nation’s more than three million teachers and their students to take the pledge to replace the notion of “I’m not good at math” with “I am working to get better at math” by embracing a “growth mindset,” the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed, which leads to an increased focus on the process of learning rather than the outcome. Supporters of the “With Math I Can” movement include Stanford University Professor of Mathematics Education Jo Boaler, Character Lab, Common Sense Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Stanford University’s Project for Education Research that Scales (PERTS), ClassDoJo, ASCD, and Teaching Channel. Teachers and students can learn more, watch a video, access resources, and take the pledge at&nbsp;www.withmathican.org.Links of interesthttps://www.tenmarks.com/math-madness&nbsp;http://blog.tenmarks.com/2016/03/its-not-just-about-winning-prizes-unexpected-benefits-of-math-madness.htmlTwitter (@WithMathICan) –&nbsp;https://twitter.com/WithMathICanFacebook –&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/WithMathICanTeacher Resourceshttps://www.tenmarks.com/prepare-instructAbout Our GuestMeera Vaidyanathan is an education leader who is passionate about integrating technology into education to bring innovation to the student learning experience. At TenMarks, Meera oversees the development of curriculum products and leads the effort to ensure that TenMarks delivers solutions that place the teacher at the center of instruction and provide students with work that is personalized to their individual learning pathways. Throughout her career in the education industry, Meera has held several leadership roles in content and product management, business development, and marketing.Prior to TenMarks, Meera served as the VP of Content and Product Management at HotChalk where she led HotChalk’s growth and...

Jeff sits down with Matt Niemitz from Adobe Education to discuss Adobe Education Exchange, a free resource for teachers to learn how to enhance their curriculum using Adobe solutions.About Adobe EducationThe&nbsp;Adobe Education Exchange&nbsp;helps ignite creativity in classrooms worldwide by connecting educators through free professional development opportunities, teaching materials, and peer-to-peer collaboration.Links of interestAdobe Education Exchange:&nbsp;https://edex.adobe.comTwitter:&nbsp;@AdobeEduMatt on Twitter: @MattNiemitzFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/AdobeEdExAbout our GuestMatt Niemitz founded and is the Product Lead for the Adobe Education Exchange, Adobe’s first community learning and sharing platform that connects 270,000+ members worldwide. Over 5 years, members have learned from 200+ MOOCs &amp; workshops, shared 10,000+ teaching materials &amp; discussions, and earned 7,000,000+ points and badges.&nbsp;Previously, Matt oversaw Education curriculum development at Adobe. He also helped launch the education program at the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, reimagining how technology and earth science overlap in the classroom. Matt studied Geology at the College of William and Mary and holds an Ed.M. in Education Technology from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University.

Jeff sits down with Eric Schweikardt of Modular Robotics to talk about STEM education in today's classrooms.&nbsp;Learn how your students can learn programming skills through Modular Robotics interlocking Cubelets to create amazing robotic projects.About&nbsp;Modular RoboticsModular Robotics is home to more than 50 people who design, engineer and manufacture tiny robots. Every day, we work to build robot construction systems for kids because we believe that toys shape the way children think about the world. Our goal is to create remarkable fun play experiences that impart an intuitive understanding of complex systems and design thinking. Our team is comprised of engineers, software developers production specialists and operators.Links of interestWebsite:&nbsp;www.modrobotics.comBlog:&nbsp;www.modrobotics.com/blogTwitter:&nbsp;@modroboticsFacebook:www.facebook.com/modroboticsYouTube:&nbsp;www.youtube.com/modroboticsAbout GuestEric Schweikardt is a designer of tools, robots, architecture and software. He develops concurrent and distributed physical systems with the intention of understanding more about the natural world through model-building. He designed and built roBlocks, a modular robotic construction kit, and is working on evolutionary algorithms for automated design.Eric finished his PhD in Computational Design in 2008 from Carnegie Mellon University, and is now a visiting scientist at the Cornell Computational Synthesis Laboratory in Ithaca, New York. He studied architecture at the University of Colorado at Boulder and returned there to teach digital modeling and animation. He founded the Allegory Design Group, a web development studio specializing in 3D user interfaces, and worked as a consultant creating architectural renderings and animation for Michael Tavel Architects, Hobbs Design, Wolff Lyon Architects and DKahn Studio.Eric’s undergraduate research was concerned with pen-based interfaces and the apparent divide between sketching and design development in architecture. This work resulted in Digital Clay, a program that interprets a designer’s isometric (3D) sketches as digital models. Eric has presented work at conferences on Human Computer Interaction (ICMI, TEI), Computer-Aided Design (ACADIA), and Intelligent Toys (DIGITAL).

Have you ever wondered what an Apple Distinguished School looks like?&nbsp;Have you ever thought about rolling out a successful 1:1 initiative across thousands of students and teachers? In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with&nbsp;Ross Cooper to discuss TL2020, a State of the Art, 21st Century vision for the Salisbury Twp. School District that not only is turning heads worldwide, but chasing the lives of students as they become college and career ready.About Salisbury&nbsp;School DistrictTeaching and Learning 2020 (TL2020)&nbsp;is an initiative of the&nbsp;Salisbury Township School District&nbsp;located in Allentown, PA.&nbsp;TL2020&nbsp;is the next phase in the development of teaching and learning that started&nbsp;in our district with&nbsp;TL2014.&nbsp;TL2020&nbsp;builds on our successes at transforming teaching and learning through technology. The initiative offers increased learning opportunities by providing a personal computing device for each student (1:1), Kindergarten through Grade 12.Kindergarten and Grade 1&nbsp;– iPad Mini – available in schoolGrade 2 – Grade 5&nbsp;– Macbook Pro – available in schoolGrade 6 – Grade 12&nbsp;– Macbook Pro – available in school and at homeTL2020.org&nbsp;is the primary communication tool for teachers, students, parents and community about all things&nbsp;TL2020! Links to documents, forms and important information about digital devices for students and parents/guardians appear across the top of the page. Look for fresh content about student work and TL2020 news to appear on the main page.TL2020&nbsp;has as its stated goals:Transformed teaching and learning, guided by the&nbsp;SAMR framework&nbsp;as measured by classroom walkthroughs, observations, surveys and other sources.Increased occurrences of higher level thinking, guided by&nbsp;Webb’s Depths of Knowledge (DOK)&nbsp;as measured by classroom walkthroughs, observations, surveys and other sources.Increased opportunities for all students to benefit from&nbsp;online and blended learning opportunities&nbsp;in all content areas including courses/content developed by Salisbury staff.Increase opportunities for all students to develop and practice&nbsp;literacies that provide readiness for college and career&nbsp;in our interconnected world. Links of interestSalisbury School DistrictWebsiteTL2020TwitterRoss CooperWebsiteTwitterFacebookAbout Our GuestRoss Cooper is&nbsp;currently the Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12 in the&nbsp;Salisbury Township School District&nbsp;(1:1 MacBook/iPad) in Allentown, Pennsylvania.He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Teacher.

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Kasia Chmielinski to learn how Scratch is being used in over 150 countries in more than 40 languages.About&nbsp;ScratchScratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games, and animation with people from all over the world. As children create from Scratch, they learn to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically.Millions of people are creating Scratch projects in a wide variety of settings, including homes, schools, museums, libraries, and community centers. To date, 9M Scratchers have shared over 12M projects to the online community.Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab. It is provided free of charge. You can read more about Scratch here: scratch.mit.edu/about&nbsp;Links of interestScratch site: scratch.mit.edu­ HOC landing page: scratch.mit.edu/hoc­ WBB Scratch Studio: h ttps://scratch.mit.edu/studios/1672166/­ Cartoon Network WBB landing page: cartoonnetwork.com/scratch­ Scratch Twitter account:&nbsp;@Scratch­ Scratch Facebook account: Facebook.com/scratchteam­ Scratch Foundation site: scratchfoundation.orgYouTube Videos&nbsp;of Interest­Student Created YouTube ChannelScratch Overview­ What is Scratch?Creative Thinking Overview &amp; History­ WBB Overview:&nbsp;https://youtu.be/_Jlg5e8QWq0­ WBB Hide­and­Seek Tutorial­ WBB BearStack Tutorial­ WBB Hoops TutorialAbout our GuestKasia Chmielinski works at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA, as the Product Lead for Scratch. Scratch (scratch.mit.edu) is a free visual programming language that engages youth in imaginative learning experiences to create games, animations and stories. At MIT, Kasia is responsible for defining, designing, and managing the future roadmap of the Scratch project.Prior to Scratch, Kasia was a founding member of the startup Zestfinance, and before that, a product communications manager at Google. Kasia hails from Boston, but dabbled in architecture and engineering at the Chinese University of Hong Kong before graduating with a degree in physics from Harvard University. When not in front of a whiteboard or a keyboard, Kasia can be found either tutoring local students in mathematics or upon a bicycle, cycling uncomfortably­long distances.Kasia can be found on Scratch as @petrichord, and on Twitter as @kaschm.Recorded in 2015

Jeff sits down with Mary Jo Madda and Michael Winters to discuss how EdSurge is one of the BEST resources for educators on the planet!&nbsp;Learn how EdSurge was founded and how it&nbsp;operates today.About&nbsp;EdSurgeEdSurge is a news and information company focused on the intersection between education and technology. EdSurge readers and fans are edtech entrepreneurs, educators, investors, and education policy makers who are interested in technology K12 and Higher Ed.EdSurge has keynoted with U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, hosted an edtech video chat at the request of The White House, is one of TED’s top “education blogs to follow,” and in 2013 was awarded “Most Influential Community Builder” by GSV AdvisorsLinks of interesthttps://www.edsurge.com/

Jeff sits down with Jason Valade from Techsmith Education to discuss how easy it is for teachers to be&nbsp;Screencasting in the Classroom for&nbsp;their students. In this video, Jason shows several great reasons for creating screencasts for the classroom.Learn how educators across the country are using video to transform teaching with flipping, project-based learning, and to get more choices in how they teach. Join former educator Jason Valade as he provides inspirational ways to teach more effectively and enrich experiences in and out of the classroom, including an introduction to popular video creation tool Camtasia.About&nbsp;Techsmith EducationBased in Okemos, Michigan, TechSmith provides over 180 countries around the world with screen capture and recording software for individual and professional use. We've made it our goal to give you tools that work just like you do, across multiple devices and locations.Our desktop products, such as Snagit, Camtasia, TechSmith Relay, and Morae, make it easy to create compelling, polished content you can share with anyone. Paired along with our mobile apps and integrations we're helping people collaborate and share across different devices and make sure you can be productive wherever you are.By constantly listening to customers and innovating new ways to solve technology challenges, TechSmith has moved to the front of the visual communication field. Now more than 200 employees strong, TechSmith develops a variety of applications that narrow communication gaps through images, video, online hosting, and remote usability testing.TechSmith has always helped you make great images and videos to communicate your ideas. Now we're making a new commitment: to help you collaborate and share across your different devices and make sure you can be productive wherever you are.Links of interestwww.Techsmith.com@TechsmithEDUJason Valade, Customer Success Manager, TechSmithIn Jason’s six years as an educator, he continuously tried out new digital tools in his classroom. Now Jason brings his expertise to TechSmith, showing instructors how to use technology to transform the way they teach, and the way students learn.

Jeff sits down with&nbsp;Katie McClarty from Pearson Education to discuss Gifted and Talented education.&nbsp;Learn how the Center for College and Career Success can help you and your students.About&nbsp;PearsonPearson is the world’s leading learning company, with 40,000 employees in more than 80 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. For more information about Pearson, visit&nbsp;http://www.pearson.com.Links of interestFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/pearsonplcTwitter:&nbsp;https://twitter.com/pearsonYouTube:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/user/PearsonEducationBlog post:http://researchnetwork.pearson.com/college-career-success/gifted-talentedAbout our GuestKatie McClarty, Ph.D.Center for College &amp; Career SuccessKatie McClarty leads the Center for College &amp; Career Success. She heads a team of researchers in planning and executing research in support of the Center mission, which is to (1) identify and measure the skills needed to be successful in college and careers, (2) determine pathways for students to be college and career ready, (3) track their progress along the pathway, and (4) evaluate effective ways to keep students on track. Dr. McClarty has authored papers, chapters, and presentations related to college readiness, standard setting, assessment design, computer-based testing, interface design, teacher effectiveness, and next-generation assessments. Her work has been published in journals such as the American Psychologist, Research in Higher Education, Applied Measurement in Education, Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research &amp; Perspectives, and Educational Researcher. Dr. McClarty holds a doctorate degree in social and personality psychology from the University of Texas at Austin.Show TopicsPearson’s&nbsp;Research &amp; Innovation Network and the Center for College &amp; Career SuccessStudy about the impact of skipping a grade on gifted students. What are the benefits of acceleration for gifted students?Are there any consequences for accelerating a gifted student?“A Nation Empowered”The&nbsp;role of&nbsp;technology in helping gifted students becoming successfulRecorded in 2015

Jeff sits down with Jacqueline Russell to discuss why new Microsoft Surface Tablet&nbsp;is the perfect solution for your digital classroom.About&nbsp;Microsoft EducationMicrosoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers and services. Its best-known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer web browser. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. It is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of the world's most valuable companies.Links of interestwww.surface.com/educationwww.surface.com/accessorieswww.microsoft.com/switchwww.microsoft.com/education/appshttps://www.youtube.com/user/surface/videoswindows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/tutorial

Jeff sits down with Terri Schwartzbeck and Sam Patterson to discuss the Alliance for Excellent Education, Digital Learning Day and how you can have a Future Ready School.About the Alliance for Excellent EducationThe Alliance for Excellent Education is a Washington, DC–based national policy and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, particularly those who are traditionally underserved, graduate from high school ready for success in college, work, and citizenship. The Alliance focuses on America’s six million most at-risk secondary school students—those in the lowest achievement quartile—who are most likely to leave school without a diploma or to graduate unprepared for a productive future.Started in 2012, Digital Learning Day has provided a powerful venue for education leaders to highlight great teaching practice and showcase innovative teachers, leaders, and instructional technology programs that are improving student outcomes. This grassroots effort blossomed into a massive nationwide celebration as teachers realized that Digital Learning Day is not about technology, it’s about learning.&nbsp;Digital Learning Day promotes the effective use of modern day tools afforded to every other industry to improve the learning experience in K-12 public schools.Show TopicsThe Alliance for Excellent Education4th Annual Digital Learning DayWhat is Future Ready?Links of Interestwww.digitallearningday.orglive.digitallearningday.orgwww.futurereadyschools.orgResources Discussed in the Podcasthttp://www.edutopia.org/digital-learning-technology-resourceshttp://all4ed.org/live.digitallearningday.org#DLdayhttp://www.futurereadyschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1http://tech.ed.gov/futureready/About Our GuestTerri Schwartzbeck is Senior Digital Outreach Associate at the Alliance for Excellent Education and supports Digital Learning Day’s online presence. She helps lead the Alliance’s social media efforts as well as manages much of the Alliance’s video production work. She has a long history in the education policy nonprofit space including the American Association of School Administrators and the Regional Educational Laboratory – Appalachia.

On February 1, 2017, hundreds of thousands of educators and students will join together in the spirit of “play”.&nbsp;Today, I am sharing this podcast that we recorded to celebrate the first Global School Play Day in 2015.There are several things you can do to participate in this years event.&nbsp;The first thin you can do is share with your community their great website www.GlobalSchoolPlayDay.com.&nbsp;The second is to follow the social hashtag #GSPD2017.There is an online form found here that you can use to sign up and become connected with hundreds of classrooms around the world.Who Else Is Participating in Global School Play Day?Links of Interestwww.GlobalSchoolPlayDay.com#GSPD2017About our GuestsTim BedleyGlobal School Play Day FounderTwitter: @tbed63www.timbedley.com5th Grade Teacher in Lake Elsinore, CAMisty HigginsTwitter: @mistynorman12Instagram: @mistygirl126th Grade Teacher in Bakersfield, CAScott BedleyTwitter: @Scotteachwww.scottbedley.com5th grade teacher in Irvine, CAOliver Schinkten Twitter: @schink10LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/Schink10LinkedInAbout.me: &nbsp;http://about.me/oschinktenCo-founder:&nbsp;&nbsp;AssistEd ShiftEric SaibelTwitter: @ecsaibelabout.me/ericsaibelBlog: principalsintraining.wordpress.comMiddle school assistant principal in Marin County, CABethany ChaffinTwitter: rockroseschool1LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bchaffin2014 San Diego County Teacher of the YearK/1 Teacher in EscondidoFounder and Board President of The Rock Rose School for Creative Learning

Jeff sits down with&nbsp;Syed Balkhi from WPBeginner.com to discuss how WordPress can be used as a communication tool for teachers and parents, as well as how it can be used as a powerful digital portfolio tool.About WPBeginnerWPBeginner is a free WordPress resource site for Beginners. WPBeginner was founded in July 2009 by Syed Balkhi. The main goal of this site is to provide quality tips, tricks, hacks, and other WordPress resources that allows WordPress beginners to improve their site(s).Links of Interesthttp://www.wpbeginner.comWPBeginner Youtube@WPBeginner@syedbalkhiAbout our GuestSyed Balkhi&nbsp;is the founder of WPBeginner. He is known for his aggressive marketing skills, creative designs, and expertise in SEO. Syed has been in the industry for over eight years, and he has worked with some of the top brands in the industry. He is known as “the WordPress Ninja” among our clients because he is a total WordPress Geek. He used to blog at&nbsp;Balkhis.com. Check it out, and follow him on&nbsp;twitter.Recorded in 2015

Jeff sits down with Cameron Evans from Microsoft Education and educators Glenn Robbins and Michael Braun to discuss how Microsoft and Code.org are transforming the lives of more than 20 million students through code.About MicrosoftFounded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.Links of InterestMicrosoft in EducationMicrosoft Educator Network@Microsoft_EDUMicrosoft in Education&nbsp;(Facebook)YouthSpark&nbsp;(Hour of Code)Show TopicsHour of CodeThere’s been lots of buzz and student participation in the Hour of Code during Computer Science Education Week which was 12/8-14. Over 77 million globally have tried coding.Microsoft believes that every young person should have the opportunity to learn coding and it’s proud to be a founding partner of&nbsp;Code.org. Microsoft is working with the industry on a grassroots effort to inspire 100 million young people around the world to try coding and empower them to do more and achieve more.Satya recently visited the Laboratory School of Finance and Technology in the Bronx&nbsp;and encourages employees to participate in the Hour of CodeSome of the many ways Microsoft is supporting educators and their students around the Hour of Code/Code.org&nbsp;effort include:Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) places Microsoft employee volunteers and experts from across the industry into high schools&nbsp;across the U.S.&nbsp;to teach computer science to students and help address an urgent need to jumpstart computer science education during the K-12 years.Microsoft partners with&nbsp;Code.org&nbsp;to bring computer science professionals from Microsoft to students as guest speakers through&nbsp;Skype in the Classroom.&nbsp;Teachers can access volunteers who are experts in a range of topics from design to coding and more.Student Created Coding Projects&nbsp;&nbsp;Catching Eggshttp://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/849c776b-e075-4c94-bfe1-c935be880c55Where's Waldo?https://www.touchdevelop.com/ymqcTeddy Bearhttps://www.touchdevelop.com/lhmiSwimming Angry Birdhttps://www.touchdevelop.com/mfsrSun Collector<a...

Jeff sits down with Jeffrey Bennett to discuss his new book On Teaching Science and how your students can have an astronaut read to them from the International Space Station.About Big Kid ScienceBig Kid Science (www.bigkidscience.com) offers fun and scientifically accurate educational products, including award-winning books, school programs, author visits, and activities and resources for individuals, families, and classroom teachers.On Teaching Science: Principles and Strategies That Every Educator Should KnowMath for Life: Crucial Ideas You Didn’t Learn in School&nbsp;(Updated Edition)Max Goes to the Space StationMax Goes to MarsMax Goes to JupiterMax Goes to the MoonThe Wizard Who Saved the WorldLinks of InterestWebsite:&nbsp;http://jeffreybennett.com |&nbsp;www.bigkidscience.com |&nbsp;www.storytimefromspace.comTwitter:&nbsp;@JeffreyOBennettFacebook:&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeffrey-Bennett/159547380906805Youtube:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/user/BigKidScienceAbout Dr. BennettDr. Jeffrey Bennett&nbsp;(http://jeffreybennett.com) is an astronomer and educator in Boulder, Colorado. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in astrophysics and a B.A. in biophysics. He is the recipient of the 2013 American Institute of Physics Science Communication Award and the Entertainment Industries Council Science Engineering and Technology (SET) Award. He is the author of&nbsp;On Teaching Science,&nbsp;Math for Life, and&nbsp;What Is Relativity?&nbsp;He is also the author of five award-winning children’s books about science,&nbsp;which are currently onboard the International Space Station being read by astronauts as a part of Story Time From Space (www.storytimefromspace.com).

Jeff sits down with Dr. Bill Brennan to discuss views on education, social media, parent involvement and much more.&nbsp;For more information, please visit www.TeacherCast.net.About Dr. BrennanDr. Bill Brennan (@DrBillBrennan) is Lead Innovator in Farmingdale Public Schools. A graduate of Fordham University’s Doctoral program in Educational Leadership, Bill led a National Study of School Principals, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Learning. Dr. Brennan continues to teach, write and speak on building digital age learning organizations. He challenges school leaders to re-design organizations to better cultivate human and social capital in the Digital Age.Topics CoveredFarmingdale School DistrictWhat is a Lead Innovator?Growing a Social Media Presence in your School District and CommunityHow do you Unlearn something?Public Speaking: Keynotes / TEDx etcProfessional Development Opportunities in the NYC areaLong IslandLinks of [email protected]

Jeff sits down with Will Lenssen and Sam Patterson to discuss some amazing opportunities for high school students worldwide to get a great online education.Links of InterestCanadian High School Online:&nbsp;www.canadianonlinehighschool.comhttps://www.facebook.com/canadianonlinehighschool?ref=tshttps://twitter.com/CdnOHShttp://www.pinterest.com/CdnOHS/http://instagram.com/canadianonlinehighschoolhttp://www.cohsresources.comhttp://cdnohs.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/CdnOnlineHighSchoolAbout our GuestsWill Lenssen: Canadian Online Higih SchoolBorn in the Netherlands, Will Lenssen and his family came to Canada in 1950, settling&nbsp;in Oakville, Ontario. He graduated with his&nbsp;BSc (Honours Kinesiology – Coop Program) at U of Waterloo and&nbsp;his&nbsp;&nbsp;BEd&nbsp;(Faculty&nbsp;of Ed) at U of Toronto. His teaching career (1973-2006) was with the Wellington Catholic District School Board of Guelph, ON.&nbsp;Will is married and proud father of 2 young men&nbsp;and also owns and manages a&nbsp;Muskoka&nbsp;Vacation Rental Property. Upon Retirement in 2006, he became a&nbsp;Licensed Real Estate Agent. Late in 2010,&nbsp;the idea of the private&nbsp;Canadian Online High School was started&nbsp;with a colleague and equal partner, Mr. Jim Mombourquette.www.canadianonlinehighschool.comTwitter:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;@willlenssenSam PattersonPoet, Writer, blogger, teacher of students: Sam has taught in independent Jewish schools for the last 12 years in the subject of English, writing, darkroom photography, algebra, algebra 2, and pre-calc and he currently teaches K-5 technology.&nbsp;Sam is a innovator on campus and he uses his blog to reach out to his campus environment and to reach beyond into the community of connected educators.&nbsp;There are many things that edtech can do, Sam looks at the pedagogical opportunities and helps teachers find the best tool for the job.Recorded September 2014

Jeff sits down with Sam Patterson, Jenny Grabec and Casy Cohen to discuss 1:1 education.&nbsp;Topics include starting 1:1, implementing 1:1, and community involvement with 1:1.Show TopicsGoing 1:1Choosing the right tech for 1:1Preparing the buildings and classrooms for 1:1How to Go 1:1Getting your Teachers to go 1:11:1 Lessons and Lesson PlansDoes 1:1 mean 100% Tech?Resources online for 1:1 deploymentCommunity involvement with 1:1About our GuestsJenny GrabecAs Director of Instructional Technology at a K-12 independent school, Jenny has the privilege of leading a one-to-one iPad/Mac rollout with students, faculty and staff. The students at her current school have average to above average intelligence and have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities; primarily dysgraphia, dyslexia, language processing, executive function deficits, and/or attention deficit disorder. Jenny also led the first one-to-one iPad pilot in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in a middle school and high school classroom of ESL newcomers back in 2011, when the iPad 2 was first released. Jenny is an Apple Distinguished Educator and CEO of Tech Girl Savvy, LLC. Jenny GrabiecCasy CohenCasey Cohen is an English teacher at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (PPACS), an Apple Distinguished, 1:1, paperless school where each student’s primary learning tool is an iPad. She is a lead curriculum writer for the high school English courses. Casey’s curriculum work is based on project-based inquiry learning that supports the Common Core and allows students the freedom to explore and discover their passions and purposes as they take ownership in their learning. Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School courses are published and can be found in the String Theory Schools collection on iTunes U.Casey received her B.A. at the University of Michigan, where she studied English, history, and theater in Michigan's Residential College. She received her Ed.M. at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, where she studied English and secondary education in HGSE's Teacher Education Program. Currently, she is earning her Principal Certification at the University of Pennsylvania where she is participating in the School Leadership Program.Casey is certified in English, social studies, and communications grades 7-12 in PA. She has taught a combination of middle and high school English for eight years. Outside the classroom, Casey has been a theater director, stage manager, track coach, and sponsor for various clubs and activities. At PPACS she organizes a Poetry Out Loud contest and supports the Speech and Debate, Homework, and Yearbook clubs.Sam Patterson, M.F.A. Ed.D.Poet, Writer, blogger, teacher of students: Sam has taught in independent Jewish schools for the last 12 years in the subject of English, writing, darkroom photography, algebra, algebra 2, and pre-calc and he currently teaches K-5 technology.&nbsp;Sam is an innovator on campus and he uses his blog to reach out to his campus environment and to reach beyond into the community of connected educators.&nbsp;There are many things that edtech can do, Sam looks at the pedagogical opportunities and helps teachers find the best tool for the job.Recorded 2014

Jeff sits down with Mark Johnson from StudioTech.tv to discuss how your school can assemble a high-quality broadcasting studio.About StudioTech.tvStudioTech TV provides industry news, reviews and information for individuals and companies producing audio and video, especially for the internet.Links of Interesthttp://www.studiotech.tvEurope: Mark Johnson – [email protected] Twitter – @ttfntvNorth America: Vance Willis – [email protected] Twitter – @vancewillisTopics CoveredAbout TTFN.tv and StudioTechShould we get into video production as a hobby?What should the average person look for in-studio equipment?What should a school district look for when selecting studio equipment?Is there ever a good way to Future-Proof our studios?Greenscreen vs Whitescreen vs BlackscreenBroadcasting on a budgetLive Reads from the Principals OfficeFeatured GuestMark Johnson – StudioTech.tv&nbsp;

Jeff sits down with Jerry Blumengarten and Brad Currie to discuss how educators are using Twitter to connect with each other.&nbsp;This podcast was originally recorded in December 2012.Featured TopicsTwitterSocial Media in the ClassroomUsing Twitter Hashtags to your advantageFinding the right Twitter ChatStudent Involvement in Social MediaTwitter for StudentsFInding the right technology for the classroomPlanning for the futureFeatured GuestsBrad Currie&nbsp;is the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Instruction for&nbsp;the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He is also the co-founder&nbsp;and co-moderator of #Satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current&nbsp;and emerging school leaders. Brad is a firm believer in the power of&nbsp;social media as a means to bring all educators together in order to&nbsp;promote the success of all students.Jerry Blumengarten:&nbsp;I was a Middle School teacher who taught for 32 years in the New York City school system. I was a licensed Social Studies teacher who also taught Language Arts, Science, Math, Computers.. My last 12 years I served as teacher-librarian.&nbsp;&nbsp;I wrote curriculum for my school district, the NYC Board of Education and Open Doors a school-business partnership.All About Cybrary Man&nbsp;http://www.cybraryman.com/cybrary_man.htmlRecorded in 2015

Jeff sits down with Dustin Hartzler to talk about WordPress. WordPress is a free website creation tool where teachers can set up a dynamic and engaging class website.Featured Topics:What is WordPress?WordPress.com vs WordPress.orgFinding Server spaceSetting up a Social Networking site using BuddyPressWhy is WordPress Easy to setup and get Started?Favorite Plugins for WordPressFeatured Websites:Your Website EngineerYourWebsiteEngineerPodcastWordPress.comWordPress.orgFeatured Guest:Dustin Hartzler&nbsp;is a full-time WordPress website developer who focuses on helping small business create great looking, easy to maintain website. Dustin works for his own company, Hartzler Digital Media (http://HartzlerDM.com), in Dayton Ohio.Along with developing websites for a living, Dustin also produces the most popular WordPress podcast on iTunes, Your Website Engineer (http://yourwebsiteengineer.com). On the podcast Dustin shares the things that he is learning to help others take their WordPress sites to the next level. He also fields listeners questions on this weekly produced show.&nbsp;Each show has a focused topic that the audience can put in to play each week.Recorded in 2012

Jeff sits down with Patrick Larkin from Burlington High School and Jessica Johnson to discuss how they use iPads and technology in their schools.Topics Covered:Starting the school year off with a bang… How to prepare for the new semesterWhat are todays expectations for our students? Graduates? Teachers? Schools? Administrators?Using Social Media in our schools and classroomsShould Teachers blog/tweet?, Should Schools blog/tweet?How can schools develop safe methods for using Social Media in the classroomHow to use todays technology to communicate with parentsHow to teach todays parents about what their kids are learningSafe ways to continue educating after the bell has rungHow to make the most use of our iPad….. How to use the iPad to maximize productivity in yourself… and in your staffHow to run a class… or school using an iPad and what apps to choosePersonal Learning NetworksCreating a 1:1 environment for our schoolsWebsites and Apps Discussed:Splashtop RemoteScreenChompEvernoteGoogle AppsFlipboardBloggerAbout our Guests:Jessica Johnson is the Elementary Principal for the Dodgeland School District in Juneau, Wisconsin.&nbsp;She has previously served as a teacher, instructional coach, and Assistant Principal in Minnesota and Arizona.&nbsp;When she made the move from a large urban Phoenix school district to rural Wisconsin she found the isolation of the administrative role to be like an island.&nbsp;She was fortunate enough to discover twitter and continue to learn from others in her Professional Learning Network, which continues to grow each day.&nbsp;She has begun presenting the power of twitter to educators/administrators at conferences in Wisconsin (along with other Wisconsin principals she found on twitter).In addition she is a co-moderator for the #educoach chat on twitter.&nbsp;You can find her on twitter as @PrincipalJ or follow her blog at&nbsp;www.PrincipalJ.blogspot.com.Patrick Larkin&nbsp;is the Principal of Burlington High School in Massachusetts where he is in his 14th year as a high school administrator and seventh as a building Principal. Prior to serving as a school administrator, Patrick was a high school English teacher. As an Assistant Principal, Patrick was named Assistant Principal of the Year in the state of Massachusetts. He also is a former Executive Board member in the Massachusetts Secondary Schools Administrators Association (MSSAA) and he recently completed a two year term as a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Public Secondary Schools.Patrick’s school will be making the transition to a 1:1 environment for the 2011-2012 school year. He is active presenting to colleagues on the power of social media for administrators, teachers, and students.&nbsp;In addition,&nbsp;he is an avid blogger and a proponent of social media to better engage teachers, students, and parents in the education process.&nbsp;Patrick is one of the founders of theConnected Principals Blog&nbsp;and #cpchat on Twitter.&nbsp;He is one of the authors of the&nbsp;Super Book of Web Tools for Educators, an avid blogger and a proponent of social media to better engage teachers, students, and parents in the education

Jeff sits down with Jason Glass, the Director of Education from Iowa to discuss the state of education and how teachers can prepare students for their futures.Topics Covered:The State of EducationDescribe our countries educational system todayWhat are some of your favorite things to do as Director of the Department of EducationAre teachers, schools, school districts ready to embrace today's technology?Working within a shrinking budgetHow schools are meeting the needs of our students todayWhat technologies should we be embracing? Leaning away from?Should Technology be driven by the students, or by the teachers? (or by the community?)At what age should students be learning social technologies… and how?Should we be teaching “basic skills” in school? (long division, cursive, etc…)Websites and Apps Discussed:TwitterEvernoteAbout our Guests:Governor Terry Branstad appointed Dr. Jason Glass as the director of the Iowa Department of Education on December 29, 2010. He was confirmed by the Iowa Senate on April 11, 2011.Director Glass has pledged that the Department of Education will focus on the values of demonstrating courageous leadership, promoting innovation in education, and acting as a servant to schools and communities in Iowa.As Director, he works with the Governor, legislators, the State Board of Education, and people across the state in supporting efforts and initiatives to restore Iowa’s tradition as a national leader in education and to lead transformative change.Born and raised in a family of educators, and married to a teacher, Director Glass’s career in education spans more than 15 years where he has worked in a variety of roles and diverse settings.After teaching at the high school and university levels in Kentucky, Director Glass worked for the Colorado Department of Education in ensuring a quality education for students with disabilities. Director Glass served as vice president of Qualistar Early Learning in Denver, Colorado where he helped develop an early childhood education quality rating system and raised funds to help providers make needed improvements. He was the Director of Human Resources for Eagle County Schools in Colorado, a pioneering district in innovative human resources strategies including performance-based compensation.In 2010, Director Glass joined Battelle for Kids as Senior Director of Human Capital, providing states and districts counsel in implementing transformational change as part of the federal Race to the Top program in Tennessee and Ohio.Director Glass is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he received a Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees, and holds a Doctorate in Education from Seton Hall University.

Jeff sits down with Steven Anderson and Eric Sheninger to discuss how they are educating a generation of digital learners.Topics Covered:What are we looking forward to as the new school year approaches?How are we getting ready for school differently this year as opposed to in years past?Suggestions for starting our students on the right track this year?Empowering IntegrationHow should technology be introduced into our classrooms?How can we help our teachers learn about these technologies?What types of PD should we be giving our teachers.What types of technology should be introduced into our classrooms? (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Blogs, Wiki's, Podcasts, iPads, iPhones, internet devices)What types of accounts should we be asking our students to have? (twitter, dropbox, google…etc..)Internet Safety and Security…. Keeping students, teachers and school districts safeShould teachers use more Google in the classroom?How should we be inviting our students to share files between home and school?Having phones in school vs having iPads in schools (both students and teachers)Encouraging our students to help teachers prepare for lessons…. (finding topics online and submitting them for research materials…. livebinder activities)Are we as teachers preparing our students for the current future or the future yet to come?How are schools using and managing table devices and app purchasesWebsites and Apps Discussed:Poll Everywhere Text Message (SMS) Polls and Voting, Audience Response SystemEdmodo Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and StudentsWordle Beautiful Word CloudsBloggerMoodle open-source community-based tools for learningNing Create a Social Networking Site with Ning, the Best Social Site PlatformTwitterPD 360 The world’s first and largest online, on-demand professional development platform for educators.SimpleK12 Educational Technology Made SimpleAtomic Learning&nbsp; Education: Professional Development, Technology Integration and Software Training and Support Solutions – Atomic LearningTeachscape: K12 Effective Teaching | Teaching Strategies | School Performance | School Improvement | Student AchievementGroupboardEvernote Remember EverythingDropbox&nbsp; Cloudbased File StorageDiigo Web Highlighter and Sticky Notes, Online Bookmarking and Annotation, Personal Learning Network.<a...

Jeff sits down with Barbara and Tina, the creators of LiveBinders to disgust this revolutionary free web tool that is sweeping the educational universe.Topics Covered:What is LiveBinders?How do LiveBinders work?Creating an accountBookmarking your LiveBinder accountKeeping your LiveBinder organizedSharing your LiveBinderFollowing other LiveBindersHelpful TutorialsWhy should teachers be using LiveBinders?How should teachers be using LiveBinders?What types of resources can be found on LiveBinders?”How can students use LiveBinders?How to add things to your live binderIntegrating your live binders with your social networksTaking LiveBinders with you on the roadThe Future of LiveBindersWebsites and Apps Discussed:LiveBindersAbout our Guests:Barbara Tallent has a real passion for creating products that customers love and products that help them communicate.&nbsp;With over 25 years in the Information Technology Industry, Barbara was President/CEO of BoldFish (email marketing software), which she sold to Siebel Systems (now Oracle)&nbsp;She has held executive positions at a number of Internet startup companies and spent six years with NCD, eventually running the Z-Mail division which was one of the first internet email clients.She volunteers at her local schools where she focuses on technology integration and support. She also volunteers for Astia (Formerly Women's Technology Cluster) where she coaches women on business planning for their start-ups.Tina Schneider is passionate about creating technology that connects people and ideas; her mission is to enhance digital communication through new forms of narrative.&nbsp;As an MFA graduate student at SF State she applied art theory practice to digital mediums. Tina continued to develop that perspective as in intern at Xerox PARC and then as software researcher with FX Palo Alto Laboratory.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2003 she received the prestigious Fuji Xerox Innovative Technology Award for her work addressing the communication behaviors of digital natives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Today Tina is focusing her attention on educators, providing a platform that empowers them and their students to be knowledge leaders.&nbsp;

Jeff sits down with Apple Distinguished Educator Kelly Croy, the “Wired Educator” to learn how he uses technology in his classroom.About this episode:TeacherCast had the pleasure and opportunity to sit down with Kelly Croy, a middle school English teacher, and Apple Distinguished Educator.&nbsp;We discussed several ways for teachers to be more dynamic in the classroom and how we can foster our students to create a place for themselves in this evolving digital world.&nbsp;Kelly told us about the many ways that he uses websites, podcasts, and Twitter to communicate with parents and make learning fun.&nbsp;Kelly is a fantastic educator and also a performance artist.&nbsp;Kelly can be found online at&nbsp;www.KellyCroy.comTopics Covered:Leading students through the development of technologies“The Adventure of Learning”Teaching your students to flip every button on the shipHelping our students content go viralTeaching Blogs/Essay writingEmpowering our students to be individualsIn what ways do you see our schools preparing students to be achievers and leaders?What are some fun games or conversation starters we can use our iPads for?What apps have teachers or educators shown you that you have been passing around to your friends?What is an Apple Distinguished Educator? How do you become one?Discussion about Kelly's time as a guest speaker and performance arts.Importance of Eagle Scout awardWebsites and Apps Discussed:Silent Movie Director Make silent films with your iPhone/iPadEdmodoAbout our Guests:Kelly Croy is a seventh grade English teacher at Oak Harbor Middle School in Ohio. He team teaches in a Challenge Based Learning environment that uses technology in unique and meaningful ways. His students are one to one with MacBooks and they are steadily implementing iPads into the classroom.&nbsp;Kelly is the founder and senior writer for Wired Educator a website dedicated to helping teachers explore exciting technologies in their classrooms. Kelly was honored by Apple in 2011 as an Apple Distinguished Educator and is working with ADEs to create content for iTunes University. Kelly also travels as a speaker and speaker and performance artist, inspiring thousands of students and adults with his unique presentations.&nbsp;He lives with five women. (HIs wife and four daughters.) Kelly is excited about the role technology plays in the upcoming educational revolution.www.kellycroy.comwww.pblquest.comwww.mrcroy.comwww.wirededucator.comRecorded Fall 2011

Jeff sits down with Christopher Hoovler from CleverIOSApps.com and Cary Fields to discuss their favorite apps to use in the classroom.Topics Covered:What are the new technologies we will be introducing to our students this year?What technologies should we be promoting as teachers?Should we be teaching cursive in school?Should we ask our students to sign up for social media/file sharing sites the same way we ask them to go buy a pencil?Social Media in Education (Skype, Twitter, Google+ etc…)How do we as teachers demonstrate internet safetyUsing blogs, wiki's in the classShould we fear technology for privacy reasons?Using your iPhone in school vs using your iPad in classWebsites and Apps Discussed:Keynote and Remote Presentations on the Mac with a really amazing wireless remote that works on all Mac platformsiHourglass Digital hourglassBento Personal Organizer and Filing SystemDropvox Record your voice and it automatically sends the file to your Dropbox accountMailing Desk View Gmail and access your GoogleDocsSkype Video and Audio conferencing over the internetMusic Podium PDF Reader and AnnotatorCameraSync Syncs your entire photo library with your iDisk or DropboxPhotoBooth Create simple videos that can be used for podcasts or online distribution.CJournal Helps teachers organize the times they speak with a student, or contact a parentGrammar App 1800 Grammar Questionsiteleport View your home computer from anywhere in the worldiBannerGarageband Record MusicTeachers Assisstant PRo Behavior Tracking on the iPad and iPhonePuppet Pals HD Make puppet shows from your own photosAirport Express Create a wireless stream of music from your iPod to a set of speakersRoadshow Search and download educational videosEvernote Record and take notesPlanbook Online Lesson PlannerRandom Number GeneratorClear Tune Free Chromatic Tuner<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id284972998?mt=8"...

In this episode, we look at how teachers can use Google Plus in their classroom.Topics Covered:What is Google+… Why do I need it in the classroom?Interface and ways to customize it for classroom safetyWhat can GooglePlus be used for in the classroom?Setting up a classroom profileCreating a “Circle” in your classroomWhat are hangouts? Why does my class want to hangout?Using Sparks to research informationWhat is a +1 and how can I use it to compile a list of great websites for my class?Using GooglePlus to showcase photos and videos for student demonstrationsUsing HuddlesCreating a digital classroom scrapbook using photos and videoIntegrating Google Docs into GooglePlus to provide students with great homework helpEmbedding code from other websites such as LiveBinders or ….. (something)Taking your GooglePlus classroom on the go… mobile apps!How can we protect our children from online predators when Google+ promotes Hangout's so easily with no consideration of innocence?Featured Guest:Dennis Freitas: I was first introduced to personal computers in 1983 my first year of college. We have come along way since then. I have had to many machines to list here. I am what is been referred to a “Flipper” I started on a PC switched to Apple than back to PC (due to work) spent most of my time working on Windows machines. In 2007 with the release of the iPhone I dove back into the Macintosh ecosystem and have never looked back.In Late 2009 I entered to the world of Podcasting Creating Mac Daily Quick Tips and YourMacShow the Podcast. Soon YourMacShow became a Video tutorial screencast based show. We have also had several other Podcasts over last two years such as Apple Aid, Not Another Mac Podcast and most recently GooglePlusToday and All Things Google.We have several plans for the future with the next major project to be released this Fall. YourTechNetwork. We have an incredible group of people from all different Tech backgrounds who will be contributing their shows to our new Network. The idea is for YourTechNetwork is to be your one-stop shop for all things tech.Now, where we will differ from the many of other Tech networks online today is ours is tutorial based. A place to learn all about your particular device. We plan to do this with Podcasts, Video tutorials, quick tips and detailed how-to articles. Most of the Networks online today focus on News and rumors. Our Network’s focus is on You and&nbsp;“Helping you Get to Know Tech”Dennis FreitasRecorded September 2011

Jeff sits down with Mark Greentree of EverydayMacSupport, and Stephanie and Terry O'Brien to discuss some of the great new technologies students will use in school.Topics Covered:Getting a New iPad… Should I be nervous?iPad vs LaptopWhat to do with your new technologyGreat apps for your classroom and how to use themCases and keyboards for your iPadRefurbished iPads and LaptopsPurchasing on a budgetDocument sharing… cloud computing… iCloudApps Discussed:Toy Story Read-AlongBy Disney Publishing Worldwide Applications A fully interactive reading experience packed with Games, Movie Clips, Coloring Pages, Sing-along Tunes, and Surprises on every page. Hear the story read aloud, record your own narration, or explore at your own pace.Balloonimals HD:By IDEO Balloonimals HD is a magical iPad activity that will entertain kids of all ages. Simply scribble and swipe to create and play with beautifully animated 3D balloon characters.See.Touch.Learn. See.Touch.Learn.™ is a picture learning system designed by professionals specifically for those with autism and other special needs.Thomas &amp; Friends: Thomas Gets His Own Branch Line Little Engineers can Read, Play, Listen and Record with their favorite blue engine!Dexteria Dexteria is a set of therapeutic hand exercises (not games) that improve fine motor skills and handwriting readiness in children and adults.GarageBand for iPad GarageBand turns your iPad into a collection of Touch Instruments and a full-featured recording studio — so you can make music anywhere you go. Use Multi-Touch gestures to play pianos, organs, guitars, drums, and basses on your iPad. They sound and play like their counterparts, but let you do things you could never do on a real instrument.iMovie for iPad Make beautiful HD movies anywhere with iMovie, the fast and fun moviemaking app for iPhone, iPod touch, and the amazing new iPad 2. Designed for the Multi-Touch screen, iMovie puts everything you need to tell your story at your fingertips.Keynote for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad Exclusively designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Keynote makes creating a world-class presentation — complete with animated charts and transitions — as simple as touching and tapping. Use full-screen view to present right on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.Pages for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad Exclusively designed for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch,

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with the Jed-iPad Master, Toby Price, and Dave Meister to talk about how administrators use technology in their school districts.Topics Covered:How has educational technology changed in the last few yearsThe role of school districts within the digital communityReaching out to families without computers in their homesHow are we preparing our graduates for the digital job marketIntroducing and integrating technology in the middle and upper gradesTeaching students to blogUsing blogging to foster great writing skills and gain a voice in the worldWhat new technology experiences are schools creating for our studentsGreat Educational AppsHow to teach the parents about this great technologyHow should we suggest students transfer their digital files?What types of online accounts can we ask our students to have connections toHow to work around district filtersPresenting resumes in a digital job market.Coping with a diminishing technology budgetAre we preparing our students correctly for the world?How to find “Pockets of Excellence”Teacher Training ProgramsGoogle+ in the ClassroomShould we fear Facebook and other social networking sitesHow should teachers keep an online public/private lifeThe Digital ResumeFirst thoughts on these topicsSocial Media and Social NetworkingFacebookTwitterSkypeText MessagingQR Codes in the classroomCell Phones/Internet Devices in schoolsStudents bringing in laptops to learn withStudents bringing in iPads or tablets to learn withGoogle+LiveBinders.comOnline Learning for credit in k-12 educationApps Discussed:Splashtop Remote Desktop This is the ONLY remote desktop app that streams video and audio from your PC or Mac, allowing you to interact with your PowerPoint, Keynote, Word, Excel, Outlook, Quicken, IE, Firefox, Safari, World of Warcraft, and other PC / MAC applications.Splashtop Whiteboard Turn your iPad into a mobile interactive whiteboard!ReplyNote ReplayNote is an app that records your writing and voice, then converts it to YouTube video.ScreenChomp A simple doodling board, markers, and one-click sharing tools make spreading your ideas and know-how easy and fun! Just – Record It. Sketch It. Share It. – to create a sharable, replay-able video that tells your story clearly.GolfShot: Golf GPS #1 Golf GPS App WorldwideTwitter Follow your interests: instant updates from your friends, industry experts, favorite celebrities, and what’s happening around the world. Get short bursts of timely information on the official Twitter app for iPhone and iPad.Stumble Upon StumbleUpon is a discovery engine that finds the best of everything that is out there on the web, recommended just for you. With a touch of the Stumble button, or swipe of the iPad screen, you’ll discover photos, videos and web pages

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss how to bring Educational Technology into our classrooms to better engage our students.Topics Covered:What are parent expectations for our teachers today?Using iWeb in the classroomFacebookTeaching Professional Development classes to other teachersHow to use technology in the classroomI have my first iPad… now what?How to Podcast and using Podcasts in the ClassroomUsing technology to communicate with parentsUsing iTunes to communicate with your studentsUsing Blogs and Wiki’s for communicationEducational apps for the iPad and DesktopTeachers using websitesTeaching Problem Solving Skills with the iPadQR CodesUsing cell phones in the classroomTeaching the same lessons… using updated technologiesStaying ahead of the tech curveFinding time for technologyApps Discussed:Talking Tom Tom is your pet cat, that responds to your touch and repeats everything you say with a funny voice. You can pet him, poke him or grab his tail.Toy Story Read-along A fully interactive reading experience packed with Games, Movie Clips, Coloring Pages, Sing-along Tunes, and Surprises on every page. Hear the story read aloud, record your own narration, or explore at your own pace.Cookie Doodle If you enjoy making cookies but hate the mess, this is the app for you. We provide the dough, a rolling pin, cookie cutters, your choice of frostings, sprinkles, and candies all in one easy to use package.K12 Timed Reading K12 Timed Reading Practice lets readers in levels K-4 practice fluency by reading short, timed stories. Improving fluency allows readers to read smoothly and quickly so they can focus on comprehension rather than on decoding words.Websites Discussed:EdmodoTwitterGooglePlusiMovieWordPressBloggerJingCamtasiaGaragebandiWebSkypePhotoBoothA Story Before BedTiny URLPoll EverywhereTwitterfallAbout Our Guests:Cyndi Danner-Kuhn&nbsp;is a faculty member and the Education Technology Integration Coordinator for the Kansas State University College of Education. She describes herself as an educational futurist who...

Welcome to the first episode of the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the world wide web of educational technology and learn what makes the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 content for our students and classrooms.Topics Covered:The differences in the educational systems in England-vs-Australia-vs-U.S.A.21st Century Skills in EducationTeaching technology to very young childrenDo we need to teach cursive writing?What is Web 2.0?Using Wikipedia in the classroomWhat is eLearning? (What does the “E” stand for?)What technologies should we be promoting?What should our students expect from us?When should students start using laptops in the classroom?Using Twitter in the classroomGoogle+ and Facebook in the classroomInternet safetyBlocking websites in schoolsUsing blogs, wiki’s and ningsTeaching various writing styles in high schoolWhat should teachers be expected to do for our students outside the classroom?Should teachers fear technology for privacy reasons?How to teach Web 2.0 skills on a budget… or for FREE!!Websites DiscussedEdmodoTwitterGooglePlusiMovieWordPressBloggerJingGaragebandBlabberizeAbout our guests:Mark Greentree&nbsp;is the principle blogger and podcast creator of&nbsp;www.everydaymacsupport.com. His aim is to inform users at all levels of experience how to get the most out of the Apple hardware and associated software. He is also one of the lead hosts on&nbsp;Not Another Mac Podcast, an Apple based round table discussion with Mac users and experts from all over the world.When Mark isn't producing content for the Mac community he is an at home father to his two children under the age of 5. Hence, educating his children is one of his top priorities and that makes him well suited to be a guest on the TeacherCast Podcast. Mark is able to bring a different type of discussion to the table as a result.Mark is also a qualified photographer and worked for over five years as a scientific and industrial photographer for&nbsp;CSIRO Australia&nbsp;before leaving and working for himself.Steve Wheeler&nbsp;is&nbsp;Associate Professor of Learning Technologies at the&nbsp;University of Plymouth, in South West England. Originally trained as a psychologist, he has spent his entire career working in media, technology, and learning, predominantly&nbsp;in nurse education (NHS 1981-1995) and teacher education and training (1976-1981 and 1995-present).A trained educator, he now teaches on a number of undergraduate and post-graduate teacher education programs. He specializes in research on e-learning and distance education, with particular emphasis on social media and Web 2.0 tools.&nbsp;He is&nbsp;regularly&nbsp;<a href="http://steve-wheeler.net/about/"...