Everyone's favorite Educational Technology Wizard, Brian Buffington is bringing his fave "Buff Nuggets" to the podcast nation! You'll hear EDU Tech tips, interviews, new #happymusicforthemasses, and whatever else Brian can throw in the blender. PS: Brian LOVES hearing from his listeners! You can send a short voice message using the link in the show notes.
Alaskan high school teacher, Lori Lange tells us how she flipped the script with her front-loaded "Worksets"...not worksheets. She's taking a unique approach to teaching and having success. Students are given multiple activities at the beginning of units, while Lori facilitates and assesses student understanding throughout. Lori's Example Workset Lori Lange Email: lori.lange@k12northstar.org Buff Nuggets Newsletter Signup - https://briankbuffington.com/subscribe/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
It was a pleasure to get Laura on the podcast! Middle school teacher, Laura Davies tells how her students were part of a creative storytelling project in the spring of 2023...and loved it so much that she crowd funded equipment to do it throughout the year. You'll learn why this was an important avenue of creativity in her small community, and the steps to make it all happen. Follow Laura Davies on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauracdavies/ Wrangel, Alaska from the Air (Drone Footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9fAqvj0Kn4 Wrangell 2023: Stories of the Land (Student Projects) https://vimeo.com/showcase/10432728 Non Profit in AK That Tells Local Stories: https://seestoriesalaska.org/ Buff Nuggets Newsletter Signup - https://briankbuffington.com/subscribe/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
I sat down with Audio Video Teacher, Ric Wallace to find out his secret sauce to running a top-notch A/V program at Habersham Central High School. So many truths in here that apply to K12 education, regardless of the content being taught. You'll also get to know Ric and hear a little bit about his origin story. Follow Ric Wallace's AV Program on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habraidervideo/ Buff Nuggets Newsletter Signup - https://briankbuffington.com/subscribe/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Chrystal Burkes, media specialist at Parkway Ele in Bryant, Arkansas tells the story of the most awesome student project! Inspired by the popular Novel Effect app, her students made their own sound effects and narration to popular books. She tells us the WHY...and the HOW in this edition. Follow Chrystal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrystalBurkes Buff Nuggets Newsletter Signup - https://briankbuffington.com/subscribe/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Middle school teacher, Sydni Taylor shares how she uses classroom podcasting as authentic assessments. Did I mention that she keeps it super simple? She tells you everything you need to know in this episode! Sydni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrsTayTeaches Audio Recorder Mentioned in Show: https://online-voice-recorder.com/ Buff Nuggets Newsletter Signup - https://briankbuffington.com/subscribe/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Did you know that there's a place where kids go after school, learn how to play rockin' instruments, start bands with other kids, write and record original music, and then tour?! Thanks to Billy Ribak, program director at 3 O'Clock Rock After School Music Program in Oakland, CA for giving kids a creative outlet in California and beyond! In this episode, Billy talks about his unique program, how it got started, what it means to kids across the world, and how you can get involved. My hope is that this talk is a springboard for some of my listeners, as they look for creative ways to get students…perhaps adults, making more cool stuff! https://threeoclockrock.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Threeoclockrock https://3oclockrockrecords.bandcamp.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Author, mother, and trusty sidekick to Brian Buffington opens up about some of the most ridiculous parts of her life. Lots of laughs as we learn about an awkward episode at the beach, as well as a local culinary creation that involves glazed donuts and beef. Brooke's debut book, "Ridiculousness" is fresh off the press and ready to be in your arms. You can purchase at one of the links below. Autographed copies at brookebuffington.com Purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ridiculousness-Guide-Everything-Expert-Nothing/dp/B095GP98MV Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Just got Apple's new AirTags in the mail and wanted to share some practical...and not to practical uses for educators. Also checked out the new movie, Cruella, at a local Drive-In Theater and wanted to share some thoughts. Brooke Buffington's New Book, "Ridiculousness" preorder. https://brookebuffington.bigcartel.com/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
This episode is jam packed with lots of updates and a little story to help parents and educators better understand social media for kids. Buff Gets Vaxxed Buff Learns to Sail Little Buffs and 8th Grade DJing International Debut w/ Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey District in Nova Scotia Custom Masks and New "Work Your Quirk" Shirts - Only 50! $15 for US only https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BQa7hvFdGKqVcPyG7KrxsmBsr0HLO6EofgiI8chz7hA/edit Upcoming Events Kids and Social Media - a TikTok story Newsletter Signup - https://briankbuffington.com/subscribe/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Have you ever had to call your boss to help you walk to school safely, because a moose was in the way? Small chance. Alana Greear and Brittany Taraba, both share the nitty gritty of teaching in rural and remote Alaska. Learn more about them personally, as well as their struggles and innovations. You don't want to miss this show! Alana Greear - https://www.instagram.com/alana_greear/ Brittany Taraba - https://www.instagram.com/brittanytaraba/ Alana and her fancy microphone https://www.instagram.com/p/CHcBBYiDktY/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Brian gets back to microphone for the first time in 2021 with some timely talk about: 1. Did Buff get the 'Rona? 2. Wait, are you telling me we have to work on snow days? 3. Birthdays and Madden Football 4. "Teacher Flatulence on Zoom" Thoughts 5. What's Coming in 2021 6. The Future of Jobs Report by World Economic Forum Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Great friend and former National High School Principal of the Year, Mark Wilson is bringing the fire and fun on this episode. Mark is a "EDU Leader Whisperer", coaching and inspiring admins across the globe. See what he has to say about Kia cars, the band Cake, and leading in a pandemic. Sign up for his newsletter and get more of Mark Wilson by visiting his website. https://principal-matters.com/ Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Jesse Cole brings 110% everywhere he goes, and this episode of Buff Nuggets is no exception! Jesse is the vibrant owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team in Savannah, GA, as well as Fans First Entertainment. In this episode, Jesse let's us know how to better stand out in crowded spaces. He gives some great advice for educators as they inspire students to think outside of the box. There's lots for everyone in this episode! https://thesavannahbananas.com/staff-member/jesse-cole/ https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
I love entrepreneurship and small business, so it was a HUGE treat to have Josh Brown, Co-Owner of Wander North Georgia on the show. Wander North Georgia is a retail outdoor store that is located in beautiful Clayton, GA, as well as online. They do a phenomenal job of social media storytelling and making their business as experiential as possible. Stop by and let them know that Buff sent ya. Their store is beautiful and there is something for everyone! https://wandernorthgeorgia.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wandernorthga/ In this epsiode: This or That (The Outdoors Edition) Retail in 2020 Standing Out in an Amazon World Entrepreneurship in K-12 EDU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Great to have my unofficial twin, Michael Duren on the show. You'll hear about how he uses music to engage and teach, his upcoming album release, and a special "Buff Nugget" exclusive rap. https://www.facebook.com/roksmusic https://www.instagram.com/roksmusic/ https://c-roks.bandcamp.com/ - PREORDER New Album "Toon Town" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Super Creative Principal, Good Friend, and Buff Nugget superstar, Octavius Mulligan gives some practical advice on making the most out the new school year! He also mentioned that Joe Montana was better than Dan Marino...so I may have edited that out. lol You can keep up with Octavius on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Dr_Octavius77 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
If you've ever met Ann Kozma, you've met a sparkplug that can get the party started! It was great to have her on the show. Topics: 1. Brian Quizzes Ann & Talks About Shrimp 2. New Features in FlipGrid 3. Creative Uses of FlipGrid https://twitter.com/annkozma723 Flipgrid.com Briankbuffington.com Twitter.com/brianbuffington Instagram.com/brianbuffington Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/63e4Bk3f1TRV4CPitULk7t?si=_yZ_6zS6R-On9U4ZST-HJg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Welcome to my August episode! Wanted to encourage all of my educator friends who are teaching during the current Covid-19 pandemic. I even included a nifty little Google App shortcut hack. ;-) -Buff --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Brian gives some practical advice for parents who are considering buying phones for their children. briankbuffington.com https://twitter.com/brianbuffington https://www.instagram.com/brianbuffington --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
I just helped produce a Zoom Conference for 200+ educational leaders in NE Georgia and want to give you some pointers! This episode covers the following topics with examples from the recent conference. Pre-recording Content Large Meeting Add-On Breakout Rooms Pre Assigned Breakout Rooms The Green Screen Feature is Magical Faces Be Seen? Interactivity - Game, Poll/Word Cloud, Drawing, and Song. Spontaneous is Special --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
As teachers look to next year, they're also asking the question is LIVE really better? Well, it depends. And Brian spills the beans on Synchronous Learning. You'll learn 3 tips to make your live sessions more rad than Tom Selleck's mustache. Brian's latest songs are on Spotify and Apple Music, including the song "Rufio". https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Zr0ZOeoZgzUV9pgDPH6CI?si=PHA48TBkTHCT0fXkbTxzlA https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brian-buffington/1043819147 You can leave a voice message on my Anchor.FM profile or through the Anchor App. https://anchor.fm/brianbuffington https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/buff-nuggets-with-brian-buffington/id1511204208 briankbuffington.com https://twitter.com/brianbuffington https://www.instagram.com/brianbuffington --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
I have six teachers on this week's podcast and they are telling it like it is during Covid-19. In order: Leah Thomas Ashton Stinespring Tleshia Farrar Becca Thompson Shaunmarie Dotson Jessica Mobley You can leave a voice message on my Anchor.FM profile or through the Anchor App. https://anchor.fm/brianbuffington briankbuffington.com https://twitter.com/brianbuffington https://www.instagram.com/brianbuffington --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
I made a 4-part video series to help schools broadcast ceremonies online. Think K graduation, PRE-K, 5th grade, sports awards, etc... Brian Buffington's Guide to Streaming An Online School Ceremony https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg3sGJANNIo0GGf7pFY1ZHvpbnJGydYYJ Brian's latest song, "Stretchy Pants". https://open.spotify.com/album/5JX8ryB242wQrm9479W32N?si=Euvw17nxQMCjevdtv_uBBA Brian's song before that, "Poo On My Shoe". https://open.spotify.com/album/2CgJsJIYm5dLzb4UKaGrY1?si=SYvO3VptT66BAxYhYAJWQg You can leave a voice message on my Anchor.FM profile or through the Anchor App. https://anchor.fm/brianbuffington briankbuffington.com https://twitter.com/brianbuffington https://www.instagram.com/brianbuffington --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
I invited my pal, Bucky Bush to interview me for this special episode. None of the questions were given to me before the show, making it as raw as possible. You'll learn about my work, music, family and love of cheese. Bucky Bush is the Director of Technology at Northwest Georgia RESA. You can leave a voice message on my Anchor.FM profile or through the Anchor App. https://anchor.fm/brianbuffington briankbuffington.com https://twitter.com/brianbuffington https://www.instagram.com/brianbuffington --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
Welcome to the first episode of "Buff Nuggets"! In this episode we cover: What is a Buff Nugget? 3 Ways to Make The Most of Your Covid-19 Teaching briankbuffington.com https://twitter.com/brianbuffington https://www.instagram.com/brianbuffington --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brianbuffington/message
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