EdTech Loop Podcast

Episode 8.01 Closing the Loop  Greetings and Welcome to the final Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle Brostrom and I attempted to not be excessively maudlin and succeeded to some extent as we looked back on 8 years of potentially useful podcasting while "closing the Loop". Moment of Zen: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” ― Lucius Annaeus Seneca  The Rundown: Reflections On A Project  Why it Started A fun, Innovative PD vehicle to share best practices with edtech. Initial concept included a full multimedia project inspired by Grantland.com but downsized within the first year due to unrealistic expectations of an already over worked team. Some articles from Stephie Luyt and David Noller can still be found on Medium.com Podcasts allowed for a long form conversation to help demystify technology for our educators and allow for thought provoking discussion from our amazing team of Edtech experts. By the Numbers: Number of years - 8; TCAPSLoop started podcasting early 2016. TCAPSLoop Weekly #1 was March 2017 Number of episodes - OVER 200!!!!! Highlights: Helped inspire and/or launch at least 3 other edtech podcasts (remember when we were TRENDING on apple podcasts????) Favorite special guests  Emmanuel Schanzer - data science -  in 2023 Stephie Luyt - books, books, books! cast.org Favorite episodes - top 3 I'd recommend for people to listen to RIGHT NOW Universal Design for Learning with Cast.org | TCAPSLoop Podcast 2024 Considering Age Appropriate AI | TCAPSLoop Podcast 2024 ALL DIGCIT PODS, but especially Bonus Pod! Common Sense EDU Digital Citizenship Week Discussion | TCAPSLoop Podcast 2023 First DigCit pod: Oct 17, 2017 What's Next: All things AI, Accessibility, Closing the design, use, and access divides (NETP), continued work on the MACUL Board serving the membership of MACUL (Conference chair for MACUL26 in GR - 50th anniversary of the org) Recommendations Hard Fork Body Electric Twenty Thousand Hertz For the Purpose Of - Kent ISD Tech Tool of the Week Common Sense Media and cast.org :)  Final Thoughts: Podcast series will still remain out in the ether for people to listen, reflect, share Tech tools come and go. Good teaching is timeless. Pause for people. Put down the device. Go outside.    Where can we find you? Danelle  - brostromda@tcaps.net or Linked In (brostromda) TCAPSLoop can be found at a thrift store, estate sale or antique store near you.    Thank you for listening to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you got your ear candy. gekawabamin meenawa and... Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We are here to rebuke the commonly held belief that teachers have the summers off. Danelle Brostrom and Daneille Humphry from Northwest Ed discuss the past, present and future of our favorite summer event not associated with water, WIREDTC!   Moment of Zen: The expert in anything was once a beginner." - Helen Hayes   The Rundown: What is WIREDTC? What is the history of this event?  What changes are we looking forward to this year?New partners  New format New timeslot New vibe Where can educators find out more information about WIREDTC?www.wiredtc.net Registration is open now! Tech Tool of the Week  edWeb Free professional development from industry leaders like Common Sense.  Specifically, this upcoming one sounds AMAZING: Dreams Take Flight with THE BLUE ANGELS - edWeb   Goblin Tools goblin.tools is a collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult.   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guests: Daneille Humphry Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. I'm so pumped for this episode as we are joined by Melissa Sanjeh and Bryan Dean of cast.org. They are here to de-mystify UDL and get you on board to implement their amazing resources into your practice, in the classroom, or district-wide. This is a must listen for any educator invested in the education of ALL students.    Moment of Zen: “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ― Charles Dickens   The Rundown: Key Goals of the Podcast: Visibility for cast.org and what it can offer educators/schools Increase depth of understanding around accessibility/UDL   Audience for the Podcast: K-12 educators Administrators   Questions/Topics What is cast.org? What are the goals of your organization?  Why is accessibility important and necessary? What are some common accessibility barriers educators might be overlooking? How does UDL fit in? How can UDL benefit ALL learners? Connection between your work at cast.org and the NETP What advice would you give educators who are just starting to explore UDL, accessibility, and cast.org? Looking towards the future, what are your predictions for the role of accessibility and UDL in education? From a district leadership perspective, how do we make this into just something that we DO in our district/school?   Additional Questions: Can you share some success stories or personal anecdotes about accessibility and UDL in action? Can you share a Tech Tool for our listeners? What will help them learn more about the topic or what will help them be more accessible? Tech Tool of the Week Cast.org    Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guests: Melissa Sanjeh, Bryan Dean Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Today's show includes potential pulitzer prize winning novelist, Danelle Brostrom as well as her ghost writer in this alternate reality, Stephie Luyt. We will be discussing all things Libraries including three school library associated bills currently working their way through Michigan State Congress and how they'll effect our Certified Librarians. We focus on Information Literacy, Artificial Intelligence and of course, Bluey. Moment of Zen: “The person who deserves most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn't know how to read.” — Benjamin Franklin   The Letter: Dear Senate Education Committee Members,   Thank you for your thoughtful consideration and questions about the “Library in Every School” bills that are sponsored by Senator Camilleri (SB741, SB742) and Senator Bayer (SB743).   At yesterday's Senate Education Committee Meeting, members of the committee asked for data about school libraries. The Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL) has a wealth of data and we will share some of it below in several forms.   Please reach out if you have questions about this data or would like to meet to have any of your questions answered.   Thank you very much,   Kathy Lester >MASL Advocacy Co-Chair, Immediate Past-President AASL, Adjunct Faculty Wayne State University Alexa Lalejini >MASL Advocacy Co-Chair, School Librarian, Rockford Public Schools Stephie Luyt >MASL Advocacy Co-Chair, School Librarian, Traverse City Area Public Schools Carrie Betts, >MASL President, School Librarian, Birmingham Public School District, AASL National School Library of the Year Christine Beachler,  >MASL President-Elect, School Librarian, Lowell Public Schools   DATA ABOUT THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS   Correlation between reading scores and school librarians in Michigan According to the latest data, Michigan 46th in the nation in the ratio of students to school librarians (ratio of 2788 students per school librarian from 2021-2022) and 43rd in 3rd grade NAEP reading scores. Michigan Study About the Impact of School Librarians In Michigan, a Library of Michigan research study showed that school library media programs have a statistically significant positive impact on reading achievement in grades 4, 7, and 11. Specifically, this study showed that schools with librarians have 35 percent more fourth graders who score proficient or above than school without librarians (see page ix of the study). The Michigan reading test scores rise with the extent to which the state's school library programs are headed by qualified school librarians. The relationship between school libraries and test scores cannot be explained away by other school or community conditions at any school level. The Impact of Michigan School Libraries on Academic Achievement: Kids Who Have Libraries Succeed Other research and data about the positive impact of school librarians The Michigan Association of School Librarians has put together a document that summarizes the different ways that school librarians have a positive impact on students and includes links to research for each item. bit.ly/slibevid A good article that summarizes much of the research The article below is a great article that summarizes much of the research. Lance, K.C. & Kachel, D.E. (2018).  Why school librarians matter: What years of research tell us. Phi Delta Kappan, 99 (7), 15-20. An infographic about the impact of school librarians on students with cited research studies: bit.ly/slheights Tech Tool of the Week Teaching Books is the new Sora extra!    Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guest: Stephie Luyt Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. After several rather stress inducing weeks at TCAPSLoop towers we decided to keep this episode light by focusing on some great tech tools to get you through the stretch run of the school year. So let's start the calming process by inhaling this weeks TCAPS Loop Moment of Zen: Moment of Zen: “Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.” —Michael Caine   The Rundown: Canva for podcasting How To Create a Podcast in Canva Free and customizable podcast templates   Google Classroom Practice Sets Practice sets - Google for Education Uses AI to help find and attach supplemental study material Uses AI to deliver insights about assignment/class AI Test Kitchen from Google Comic Sans Criminal   Additional Inspiration: Dr. Nagler Named COSN EmpowerED Superintendent of the Year Too much screen time? U-M pioneers digital wellness program for youths | University of Michigan News  In the legislature now: The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024   Tech Tool of the Week Bluey. Just watch it.  Watch - Bluey Official Website    NPR Bluey Podcast   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. This episode dives into the world of AI prompts with guest Pete Milne, REMC Director! We explore best practices for crafting effective prompts, ensuring responsible AI use, and leveraging Pete's expertise to elevate your ed-tech game. Buckle up and get ready to unlock the appropriate use of AI in your practice! Moment of Zen: “The power to question is the basis of all human progress.” – Indira Gandhi   The Rundown: Crafting Powerful Prompts: Pete shares key tips for creating clear, concise, and effective prompts that guide AI tools towards your desired outcome. Reliable Sources & Verification: Learn the importance of including reputable sources in your prompts and double-checking information for accuracy. Responsible AI Use: We discuss crucial considerations like avoiding PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and verifying sources to ensure ethical and responsible AI integration. Practice Makes Perfect: Pete emphasizes the importance of practice when crafting prompts. Explore scenarios like those offered by Common Sense Education (https://www.commonsense.org/education/collections/ai-literacy-lessons-for-grades-6-12)) to hone your skills. AI as Your Partner: AI is best used as an assistant or thought partner, not a replacement for our expertise. Tech Tool of the Week REMC 2Central REMC Association of Michigan REMC SAVE Control Alt Achieve: Super Prompt - An AI Prompt to Create AI Prompts The Prepare Framework – AI Pioneers Doc for Getting Started with Prompts Enhancing Efficiency & Effectiveness While Providing Accommodations for All - April (asynchronous) Sketchnoting - April 17th (noon - 3:30) PSTL in a Box - May (asynchronous)   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle's leveled up after her successful quest through MACUL 2024 and will guide us into the exciting realm of Developmentally Appropriate AI in Education. We know our youngest learners must develop the necessary critical thinking skills to navigate a landscape where AI will be ubiquitous. So, gear-up, fellow ed-tech explorers, as we embark on a journey through bytes, and building blocks. Moment of Zen: There are very few human beings who receive the truth, complete and staggering, by instant illumination. Most of them acquire it fragment by fragment, on a small scale, by successive developments, cellularly, like a laborious mosaic. - Anais Nin   The Rundown: Thoughts on Access vs. Exposure in regards to AI in schools Generative AI has potential benefits for education and risks that must be thoughtfully managed.   Early Elementary - Bite sized digital citizenship, scaffolding to big ideas AI is not a human “Peek under the hood” to see how these things work Critical Thinking  AI hallucinations AI created images Slow down and self reflect AND Seek facts and evidence (5 core dispositions of digital citizenship) Not directly on AI systems - under 13   Later Elementary Problem solvers, if we aren't careful, they will learn to rely on this kind of tech rather than solving their own problems Ask ChatGPT questions, but the teacher is always in the drivers seat. Spend a LOT of time thinking critically about the answers Not directly on AI systems - under 13   Middle School  CAUTION! “Over 13? Let's get them on AI!” Developmentally what do we know about middle school brains?  They lack impulse control. Set guardrails and limits.  Exercises in which students ask a generative AI chatbot to answer a question or write an essay and then critique it—looking for factual errors, etc. “It should be used as a tool to complement and challenge the critical-thinking skills that come online at this age,”    High School High school students are fast becoming sophisticated users of programs like ChatGPT. Teachers may feel their main duty at this stage is to police students and make sure they're not using ChatGPT, Photomath, and similar technologies to do their assignments. But experts say that educators have a more important role to play: primarily, to teach students the limitations of the technology. The text and images created by generative AI programs, for example, can be plagued with biases, stereotypes, and inaccuracies. “Exercise your natural suspicions. Doubt the machine. Don't take answers at face value” AI is an important component of their education, but it still needs boundaries and guidance.  AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12 | Common Sense Education   Tech Tool of the Week AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6–12 | Common Sense Education   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful, From the Desk of the Director, episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Evan O'branovic is already back up for a second helping at the Edtech Buffett. In todays episode, we'll talk trends and tips to leverage technology for enhancing student engagement, streamlining administrative tasks, and fostering a collaborative learning environment while attempting to avoid rambling incoherently for 20 minutes. Moment of Zen: “We shape clay into a pot, but it's the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want - Tao Te Ching   The Rundown: What's the difference between an Learning Management System (LMS) and a Classroom Management System (CMS)? What questions are you asking when looking at these solutions? What outcomes are you hoping for? How are you planning to measure success? What's next?   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Evan Obranovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another "Potentially Useful" episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We are excited to be joined by Amber Wade, Wayne RESA's Assistive Technology Consultant to follow up on our NETP conversations concerning Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility and provide some potentially useful tips for educators attempting to implement UDL in their practice. Moment of Zen: “Let's stop ‘tolerating' or ‘accepting' difference, as if we're so much better for not being different in the first place. Instead, let's celebrate difference, because in this world it takes a lot of guts to be different.”― Kate Bornstein   The Rundown: Key Goals of the Podcast: Increase understanding of UDL Increase depth of understanding around accessibility Offer practical tips for educators regarding UDL/Accessibility   Audience for the Podcast: K-12 educators Administrators   General Accessibility Questions: For educators unfamiliar with accessibility, what's the simplest way to explain its importance in education? What are some common accessibility barriers educators might be overlooking? Are there free or low-cost resources educators can use to make their classrooms more accessible?   Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Questions: Can you explain the core principles of UDL in a way that educators can easily understand? How can UDL benefit all learners, not just those with disabilities? What practical strategies can educators use to implement UDL in their classrooms? How can UDL be used to promote a more inclusive and equitable learning environment?   Implementation and Challenge Questions: What are some of the biggest challenges educators face when implementing UDL? What advice would you give educators who are just starting to explore UDL? Looking towards the future, what are your predictions for the role of accessibility and UDL in education?   Tech Tool of the Week Alt+Shift: Every Learner Has Special Needs. Learners do not need to be “ready” to be included.  Programs need to be ready to support all learners. Digital Promise Edtech Pilot Framework: The Edtech Pilot Framework provides a step-by-step process to help education leaders and technology developers run successful educational technology (edtech) pilots.   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Special Guest: Amber Wade Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful, From the Desk of the Director, episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. It's part 3 of our NETP series so strap in as we uncover the gap between those with tech access and those without, and explore how it shapes learning. We'll dive into impacts and share possible solutions to bridge this divide. Moment of Zen: “We are greater than, and greater for, the sum of us.” – Heather McGhee   The Rundown: Follow along by downloading the National EdTech Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides   Some Key Points: Digital Infrastructure and Devices (inside and outside of school)Availability Affordability Adoption (this is where we see edtech working with families on digcit) Note that this section also includes info on making sure your data is accurate about the haves and have-nots. AccessibilityAccessibility Assistive Technology Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Digital Health, Safety, and Citizenship (Focus on both in school AND OUT)Digital Health - mindful tech use, setting digital boundaries, healthy sleep routines Digital Safety - Privacy, Cybersecurity, Cyberbullying, Online Harassment Digital Citizenship - responsible online behavior, digital footprint, copyright, algorithmic literacy (love that phrase) Cultural Responsiveness and Educator Support and Training are also a part of this! All while keeping in mind a lens of equity and potential unintended consequences. NETP Recommendations for Closing the Access Divide   Develop a “Portrait of a Learning Environment” to set expectations around habits and abilities no matter what the space. (States, District)  Establish and maintain a cabinet-level edtech director to ensure the wise and effective spending of edtech funds. (States, Districts)  Conduct regular needs assessments to ensure technology properly supports learning. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Develop model processes and guidelines for device refresh policies based on local funding structures. (States, Districts)  Leverage state purchasing power or regional buying consortia when purchasing edtech hardware, software, and services. (States, Districts)  Develop learning technology plans in consultation with a broad group of stakeholders and according to established review cycles. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Leverage public/private partnerships and community collaboration to bring broadband internet access to previously under-connected areas and ensure student access to “everywhere, all-the-time learning.” (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Develop processes and structures that ensure the inclusion of accessibility as a component of procurement processes. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Plan for and incorporate skills and expectations across all grade levels and subject areas for Digital Health, Safety, and Citizenship, and Media Literacy. (States, Districts, BuildingLevel Administrators)   Tech Tool of the Week Professional Learning on the go. You likely know this if you are a listener of ours… podcasts are a great place to get digestible chunks of professional development.  One of my recent favorites is:  AEM Center: The Accessible Learning Experience Podcast   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden, Evan Obranovic Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. . Today, we embark on an ambitious mission to bridge the Digital Design Divide. Part 2 of our NETP series aims to dismantle barriers and explore the implications and envisioning a future where every educator, regardless of circumstance, has equitable access to the tools and resources they need to embody this weeks TCAPS Loop Moment of Zen: Moment of Zen: The secret of all victory lies in the organization of the non-obvious. - Marcus Aurelius   The Rundown: Follow along by downloading the National EdTech Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides   Some Key Points: What is the Digital Design Divide and why is Danelle the solution? Importance of the Profile of an Educator as well as connecting it to the Portrait of a Graduate Incorporate the Design Process: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Deliver, and Test NETP Recommendations for Closing the Design Divide  Develop a “Portrait of an Educator” outlining the cognitive, personal, and interpersonal competencies educators should have to design learning experiences that help students develop the skills and attributes outlined in the profile of a graduate. (States, Districts)  Design and sustain systems that support ongoing learning for new and veteran teachers and administrators, providing them with the time and space needed to design learning opportunities aligned with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Implement feedback mechanisms that empower educators to become leaders and codesigners of professional learning experiences. (Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Provide educators and administrators with professional learning that supports the development of digital literacy skills so that they can model these skills for students and the broader school community. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Develop processes for evaluating the potential effectiveness of digital tools before purchase, including the use of research and evidence. (State, District, Building-Level Administrators)  Foster an inclusive technology ecosystem that solicits input from diverse stakeholders to collaborate on decision-making for technology purchases, learning space design, and curriculum planning. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Support and facilitate a systemic culture that builds trust and empowers educators to enhance and grow their professional practice to meet the needs of each student. (States, Districts, Building-Level Administrators)  Regularly solicit educator feedback and evaluate professional learning efforts to ensure alignment with the Portrait of an Educator. (District, Building-Level Administrators)   Tech Tool of the Week Professional Learning on the go. You likely know this if you are a listener of ours… podcasts are a great place to get digestible chunks of professional development.  One of my recent favorites is:  AEM Center: The Accessible Learning Experience Podcast   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Let us now embark on a journey through the intricate web of education, technology, and equity. Today, we're diving deep into the 2024 National Education Technology Plan. Join us as we navigate through the waves of innovation, unpacking the strategies aimed at bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to educational resources for all learners. We'll unravel the threads of this ambitious plan, shedding light on its impact and implications for our classrooms. Moment of Zen: Organization is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it's not all mixed up. - A.A. Milne   The Rundown: Follow along by downloading the National EdTech Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides What is the National EdTech Plan? How did it come to be? Building on the concept of the Instructional core, this plan considers the barriers to equitable support of learning through edtech as three divides:Digital Use Divide Digital Design Divide Digital Access Divide As a path to closing these divides, the NETP also provides actionable recommendations to advance the effective use of technology to support teaching and learning.  Many schools in the United States have greater connectivity and access to devices and digital learning resources than ever before due to the need for emergency remote learning brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this continued bridging of the access divide will only add to the failure of edtech to deliver on its promises if systems do not consider its use in conjunction with all components of the instructional core. This NETP attempts to chart a path for all schools, educators, and students to realize the potential of technology in supporting better “everywhere, all-the-time” learning.   Tech Tool of the Week CAST - great source for learning more about UDL https://www.cast.org/   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast, your guide to navigating the 5 pillars of Information Literacy! We'll discuss some tools for decoding fake news and sleuthing through biased sources, we're here to Spark the surfing skills needed to separate fact from fiction. Moment of Zen: A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on. ― Cordell Hull   The Rundown: Things we need to infuse in our schools:   Digital Literacy - Digital literacy aims to teach students how to use information and communications technologies effectively, responsibly, and ethically. It's how we interact and live in a digital world News Literacy - News literacy is focused on helping students understand the role that credible information and a free press play in their lives and in a robust democracy, and seeks to help them determine the credibility of news and other information.  Media Literacy - Media literacy generally refers to a broad discipline that seeks to teach students how to access, analyze, evaluate, create and take action using all forms of communication (including entertainment media). (Join the movement — News Literacy Project)  AI Literacy - AI Literacy, Explained.pdf  Information Literacy -  Information literacy is aligned with library sciences and seeks to help students find, evaluate, and use information effectively. It's all of the above! It's important to teach kids HOW to think, not what to think. It all comes down to thinking critically about what you're consuming.  How can we do this in the classroom? Here are some great resources discussed in the pod: Common Sense Media News Literacy Project aiEDU   This month we are “Giving some love to #InfoLit”. Check out these Daily Sparks for your classrooms. We hope it sparks this style of learning. Introduction Document: TCAPS Daily Sparks - February 2024 - Giving some Love to #InfoLit  Daily Sparks: Daily Sparks February 2024 - for Information Literacy    Tech Tool of the Week https://www.youtube.com/@MediaWise   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We may not be the Rotten Tomatoes of Children's books (and we probably don't want to be) but we do have the Siskel or Ebert of the TCAPSLoop, Stephie Luyt and Danelle Brostrom to help rank 5 of the top books up for consideration for this years Caldecott Award. Moment of Zen: To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Elbert Hubbard   The Rundown: Danelle's List: 1.  An American Story 2. Big  3.  Tomfoolery 4. There was a Party for Langston 5. The Tree and the River   Stephie's List: 1. Big 2. There was a Party for Langston 3.  An American Story  4.  Tomfoolery 5. The Tree and the River   Larry's List: 1. Big 2. The Tree and the River 3. There was a Party for Langston 4.  An American Story  5.  Tomfoolery   Tech Tool of the Week First Book Marketplace Addressing the needs of students by providing educators and program leaders serving low-income communities with access to free and low-cost books and resources to help create educational equity.     Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pocketcast, Podbean, Castbox, Overcast, Bullhorn, or wherever else you get your ear candy.  Thanks for listening and inspiring!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Stephie Luyt Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. TCAPS Executive Director of Technology, Evan O'branovic is about to cover dangerous terrain like a digital Bear Grylls. On todays episode our unflinching guide will lead us through the edtech thicket that is Mobile Device Management to the promise land of iPads and chromebooks living together in the same tech ecosystem.  Moment of Zen: “Never fear quarrels, but seek hazardous adventures.” ― Alexandre Dumas   The Rundown: What is an MDM and why is it important? How has Mosyle changed our Technology Departments attitude about iPads Mobile device vs. Laptop/Chromebook What should you look for in an MDM?   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Evan Obranovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Joining me on this harrowing adventure to the tower of Babel, is the roguish edtech cavalier, Danelle Brostrom and the land's most clever archivist Stephie Luyt.   Moment of Zen “Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution -- more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us what to hang on to.” - Lisa Cron   The Rundown Library Advocacy work - where we are, where we are aiming Books and Media - Building To Read, To Watch lists More show notes coming soon.   Tech Tool of the Week WiredTC and AIedu Learning Series! Register Now!   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Stephie Luyt Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Oh boy, this one was an adventure! What started as a conversation about Dr. Sabba Quidwai's Design Thinking Keynote at the MACUL, Michigan Virtual AI Summit, unravelled into a much deeper discussion about problem-solving the evolving relationship between technology as a tool and it's ability to enrich our relationships with students. The pod sparked some hard discussions on the fascinating crossroads of artificial intelligence and education.   Moment of Zen “To say that something is designed means it has intentions that go beyond its function. Otherwise it's just planning.” — Ayse Birsel   The Rundown Discussing Dr. Sabba Quidwai's Keynote What is Design Thinking? How does Design Thinking benefit you in a world of AI? What are the rules we should be breaking? Root Cause? Not everyone is on the same page yet with AI. “Cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy.”   Tech Tool of the Week AI Algorithms: HowKhanmigo -   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another "Potentially Useful" episode of the TCAPSLoop From the Desk of the Director Podcast. Our fearless leader recently presented at an Acronym-ed Education Conference where he attempted to bring the sexy back to school district education al technology systems. Was he successful? I'll let you be the judge after listening to the pod. Tech Tool of the Week Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 6 different applications on a single Apple‑only platform, allowing Schools to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices.   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Evan Obranovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle and I had the sincere pleasure of sharing a conversation with the Founder, and Chief Curriculum Architect of Bootstrap, Emmanuel Schanzer. Emmanuel makes a compelling and passionate case for the inclusion of data science throughout K-12 curricula. You can learn more about Emmanuel's work at Bootstrapworld.org   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Emmanuel Schanzer Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and welcome to a potentially useful guide through the digital maze. In this episode, we'll attempt to unravel the mysteries of social media and empower you to ride the algorithmic wave, engage an audience, and create a healthy online environment for growth.   Moment of Zen “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another, and all involved in one another. - Thomas Merton   Tech Tool of the Week AI Algorithms: How Well Do They Know You? | Common Sense Education   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Guest: Megan Molloy Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.

Greetings and welcome to some potentially useful "Tips to Unlock the Practical Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education." We aim to offer actionable tips to seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into your teaching practices. Far from replacing teachers, AI serves as a dynamic tool to amplify your impact, to help foster personalized learning experiences and streamline your administrative tasks. Discover how practical AI can enrich the learning environment, empower your praqctice, and redefine the future of education." The Rundown 00:34 - Moment of Zen “People who count their chickens before they are hatched act very wisely because chickens run about so absurdly that it's impossible to count them accurately.” - Oscar Wilde 02:18 - FOCUS ON SEL: Reference Article: 4 Ways to Use AI in Implementing Restorative Practices 04:29 - CREATE RESTORATIVE REFLECTIONS Prompt: A student violated (school rule). Generate five reflection questions to help the student think about their choices and improve their behavior and rectify the situation. This should be at a third-grade reading level.  Confidentiality is always key. 07:30 - COMPOSE CUSTOMIZED SOCIAL STORIES Prompt: Write a narrative about a fifth-grade student who stole another student's lunch money and then returned it and apologized, at a third-grade reading level, 500 words in length. 09:22 - GENERATE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR RESTORATIVE CIRCLES Prompt: Generate 10 open-ended questions I can use to facilitate a discussion about excessive cell phone use with my students. 10:26 - BUILD CREATIVE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING LESSON PLANS Generate a multistep lesson plan that teaches students how to (name the skill, such as use coping skills, use appropriate language, walk in the hallways, clean up after themselves, get along with others, etc.), at a fourth-grade level.   11:05 - FOCUS ON EFFICIENCY DOK Questions Vocabulary Words and Definitions (can be done in a pre-teaching format for equity)   15:08 - FOCUS ON EQUITY Choice Board Generator - UDL Assignment Scaffolder, Clear Directions - ADHD/IEP Accommodation Suggestions  22:10 - Tech Tool of the Week Magic School - MagicSchool.ai OpenAI - Teaching with AI   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.  

In a rapidly advancing digital era, the need for computer science education has never been more crucial. It's not just about learning to code; it's about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparing students for a future where technology is at the forefront of every industry. Today, we're diving deep into the reasons why educators, parents, and policymakers are recognizing the value of bringing computational thinking into the curriculum and why computer science is more than coding.   The Rundown 00:36 - Moment of Zen  Computations are everywhere, once you begin to look at things in a certain way. - Rudy Rucker   01:00 - ChatGPT changes in the news! 02:14 - What is Computer Science? 03:24 - What is Computational Thinking? - Computational thinking is an interrelated set of skills and practices for solving complex problems, a way to learn topics in many disciplines, and a necessity for fully participating in a computational world - Digital Promise Computational Thinking for Next Generation Science Toolkit 06:30 - In Michigan, and all over the US, there is a big focus on reaching all students with CS, especially those not currently well-represented in CS careers. Why is this important? Demographics show that 67% of AI specialists are white and 91% are men. https://advocacy.code.org/state-handouts/Michigan.pdf 2023 State of CS Report 08:42 - More than a Glitch - Meredith Broussard 09:30 - Vocational models, Micro-learning and Equity 12:41 - What is a "Foundational Computer Science Class" and why is it a baseline? - MI CS Standards 17:02 - TCAPS Computer Science Weeks - bit.ly/TCAPSCodes  20:57 - Computer Science and Digital Citizenship 22:51 -  Tech Tool of the Week: https://www.csedweek.org/   Additional Resources to share:  CS Equity Guide (written for California, but useful for us as well)  CS Summit - 11/3/23  Copy of CS for MI 2023 Slide Deck - CS Leadership Summit IET Grant - Michigan - Copy of 2023-2024 Implementing Effective Use of Technology Grant Overview 99b Grant - Michigan -  99b Grant Criteria Overview   Please rate and review the podcast on your app of choice and leave us a comment on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram Thank you so much for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden   Cover art created with help from Adobe Firefly.  

We're on our 4th AI podcast and the water just keeps getting deeper. Our goal was to discuss the importance of student equity in regards to Artificial Intelligence. The actual conversation went considerably broader and promises more to come.    The Rundown 00:28 - Moment of Zen  "Ability is nothing without opportunity." -  Napoleon Bonaparte   01:12 - It's all happening very quickly, Is the April 2023,  AI and Our Kids: Common Sense Considerations and Guidance for Parents, Educators, and Policymakers; A Common Sense Media Position Paper, already outdated? 03:04 - Equity and the new digital divide: AI and the next digital divide in education | Brookings  Artificial Intelligence is already here; we need to make access more equitable _ EdSource.pdf How AI tools both help and hinder equity in higher ed.pdf  5:48 - It's game changing tool. Let's learn from or inclusion of Digital Citizenship lessons. 6:30 - How do Large Language Models (LLM's) work? The bias of the data set. MIT Student Used AI to make her headshot "more professional". It gave her lighter skin and blue eyes. 9:54 - 80/20 data science model 10:55 - EdSource Article: Researchers Linda Choi & Candice Handjojo 33% of 12- to 17-year-olds nationwide — had already used ChatGPT to help with school assignments. A nationwide survey revealed that 72% of K-12 teachers had not received guidance and training 11:45 - Good AI Guidelines: AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit 

According to ChatGPT our guest today is a visionary leader who has been driving a transformative change within our school district bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in implementing AI solutions in the classroom. Evan will be sharing insights on the potential of AI to revolutionize education, the challenges and ethical considerations that come with it, and the exciting projects they've been working on to make learning more engaging, effective, and accessible. If he doesn't end up doing these things you can find Evan O'branovic on LinkedIn and express your displeasure. The Rundown 01:01 - Moment of Zen  “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson   01:41 - What are the best AI tips you've come across so far? 04:24 - What should schools be focusing on? 12:09 - What's the role of Artificial Intelligence in five years? 14:23 - Artificial Intelligence and student equity. 15:55 - What are you using AI for?   Thanks again for listening and inspiring!   Links to the Socials coming soon!   Hosts: Evan O'branovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

This is one of the best conversations we've had on the pod. Part 2 of our 3 part Artificial Intelligence in Education primer is a must listen. the podcast runs longer than usual because the conversation touched on many important topic regarding the future of education as a whole.  We take our diamond tipped carbide bits and drill down into the education systems subfloor to test it's foundations for the future Artificial Intelligence load. The Rundown 00:55 - Moment of Zen  “Chickity-check yo' self before you wreck yo' self” - Ice Cube   01:20 - “If we don't talk about it, if we don't begin the conversation, it's going to happen anyways and we just won't get to be part of the conversation,” he said. “We just have to be forward thinking and not fear change.” - Jake Carr, mr.carr.on.the.web 01:55 - How will AI change classroom experience? 05:33 - Using AI to build to mastery 06:55 - AI bias, accuracy, equity 10:28 - Be cautious with your AI investment 13:49 - Student privacy 17:21 - Breaking News! Executive Order regarding AI 18:22 - Hallucinations 19:22 - AI and changing skill sets 20:14 - Galaxy Brain Ideas Future thinking with AI!  "In looking at coverage of the kinds of writing uploaded from ChatGPT, Shelley Rodrigo the senior Writing Director University of Arizona, also present-elect of NCTE, said it's easy to see a pattern that others have commented on: Most of it looks like something that would score well on an AP exam. “Part of me is like, ‘O.K., so that potentially is a sign that that system is broken.'” 32:50 - Tech Tool of the Week: links coming soon!   Thanks again for listening and inspiring!   Links to the Socials coming soon!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

Today's introduction is composed by ChatGPT... "Today we're delving into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence in Education. AI is transforming the way we learn and teach, and we're here to explore the potential, challenges, and opportunities it brings to our educational landscape. In this episode, we'll discuss how AI is personalizing learning, enhancing classroom experiences, and even changing the role of educators. So, whether you're an AI enthusiast, an educator looking to stay ahead of the curve, or a even a student curious about the future of learning, stay tuned because we've got a lot to uncover."  The Rundown 01:24 - Moment of Zen  “Machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men, but no machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” - Alan Turing   04:21 - What is AI? What is ChatGPT? AI is here to stay, and will only get more powerful Students can use it to write essays and do other classwork AI Detectors are not great Detecting AI may be impossible. That's a big problem for teachers.  AI will cause us to rethink traditional assignments. What assignments/practices need to be changed, adjusted, or thrown out? In the near future, AI will be seamless - it's foolish to think it wont touch every aspect of our work  06:54 - AI and cheating - not a simple correlation - how can it support teaching and learning? AI can save teachers time (complete mundane administrative tasks) AI can create first drafts (students and teachers) AI can summarize content, create presentations, suggest ways to demonstrate understanding  AI can create examples, non-examples AI can add perspective, context, and ideas to the classroom (can take on a persona) 11:29 - Favorite AI tools for teachers: Chat GPT - https://chat.openai.com/  https://www.perplexity.ai/  Heypi.com https://firefly.adobe.com/  Canva - magic features - https://www.canva.com/magic-design/  18:29 - Tech Tool of the Week: Diffit.me - Use it to align intervention materials with what is being covered in class https://web.diffit.me/ explains more about what it can do   Thanks again for listening and inspiring!   Links to the Socials coming soon!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

It's a Bonus TCAPS Loop Podcast!  Jennifer Ehalt from Common Sense Education hosts Matt Smith from MACUL and our very own Danelle Brostrom as they kick off DigCit week. Thank you Jen for allowing us to repurpose your content for the podcast! Check out Common Sense Education for all the DigCit content and stay plugged into the TCAPS socials for more info regarding TCAPS' own DigCit week.    

Shortly after the Wall Street Journal published the article "Chromebooks were once good for schools now there becoming e-waste," TCAPS' Executive Director of Technology and todays co-host Evan O'Branovic had a conversation with the Ticker's Craig Manning for his article “The Chromebook Question: Do School Laptops Cost Too Much For What They Offer?" On today's podcast we dive a bit deeper into that question and recommend some criteria to consider before making your next edtech investment. The Rundown 00:54 - Moment of Zen  “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” - Marie Curie   01:26 -Ticker Chromebook article background   05:02 - TCAPS Chromebook history   09:04 - What is the right device? the conversation is changing.   09:47 - 4 principles school boards and parents should consider when purchasing EdTech - 2022 Article in the Conversation by Lucas Johnson   10:24 - Why Technology? SAMR Method   14:08 - Is it compatible with current infrastructure?   21:00 - Safety and student privacy?   23:24 - Why Chrombooks?   Thanks again for listening and inspiring!   Links to the Socials coming soon!   Hosts: Evan O'Branovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

Did you know Common Sense Education's Digital Citizenship Week has occurred every 3rd week in October for the last 11 years? That's shockingly longer than this podcast has been potentially useful and certainly longer than TikTok has been a thing. In those years this topic has only become more relevant to our students and there well being and education. Today's pod is a sneak peak into what to expect and what resources are available on Common Sense Education. The Rundown 00:49 - Moment of Zen  “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” – Nelson Mandela   01:13 - DigCit Week Introduction and History   02:45 - What have we learned from previous years?   04:04 - What's new this year? New Digital Well-Being lessons for Middle School and High School were co-developed with the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education.  New Device Advice lessons for grades K-5 are a great way to help young students build healthy habits with media and tech.  Free resources: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship-week   07:35 - What are your plans for engagement? Elementary Resources Middle School Resources High School Resources Common Sense Recognition Program - get recognized for your leadership and your work in this space.   10:05 - A protocol to get this in front of students? This is low hanging fruit. Common Sense has made it so easy to make this a “thing” in your district or school - it's important and necessary and lifesaving to get people talking about digital citizenship.   12:57 - Common Sense Family Engagement Toolkits It's a perfect time to share things from the Family Engagement Toolkits in district and school newsletters: https://www.commonsense.org/education/toolkit/family-engagement-resources, conversation starters: https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-resources   14:35 - Tech Tool of the Week: Common Sense - Protecting Student Privacy for Teachers - https://www.commonsense.org/education/training/privacy   Thanks again for listening and inspiring!   Links to the Socials coming soon!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

We are back for the 7th year of potentially useful TCAPSLoop EdTech Podcasts. This week's episode set's up some of the topics we will likely be covering throughout the year as Danelle and I countdown our "Top 3 Topics in Education for 2023/24". The Rundown 00:59 - Moment of Zen  Maybe it's not about trying to fix something that's broken. Maybe it's about starting over and creating something better.” – Unknown   01:21 - State of the Pod Address   03:42 - The Top 3 Topics in Education   04:38 - Danelle's #3:  Accessibility - using research to ensure inclusion  TCEA Webinar last week captions accessible colors 10% of male population is color blind hyperlinks not saying “click here” Google Apps includes ALT text for images   07:35 - Larry's #3:  Microlearning -Microlearning is the delivery of learning content in a short, succinct way, typically 3-5 minutes. Condensing large quantities of information into bite-sized training drives better engagement and knowledge retention for learners, and saves valuable time and money for employers. Microlearning Strategies: https://www.edume.com/blog/what-is-microlearning  “Today's employees (students)  are overwhelmed, distracted and impatient”. - Josh Bersin  Modern Learner  Infographic The Forgetting Curve Research shows that microlearning improves focus and supports long-term knowledge retention by up to 80% Learners are 95% more likely to retain information presented in video format. 68.1% of all global website visits in 2020 came from mobile devices Show students how to curate their social platforms to maximize personal learning and growth. Prune the feed toward specific content areas. It will give you those small doses of microlearning around the subject matter of interest.   11:02 - Danelle's #2 - Digital Wellness - intersection of is widely known as digital citizenship with news literacy.  New report from Common Sense - Constant Companion: A Week in the Life of a Young Person's Smartphone Use | Common Sense MediaThis year, Common Sense has focused our research efforts on hearing directly from young people about both the role and the impact of media and technology in their lives. This report fills a gap in our understanding of how teens actually use their smartphones, combining data from kids' phones themselves with feedback from our Youth Advisory Council. And they told us that the draw of their smartphone is both complicated and powerful. Here's what else we learned from this report:Teens are fielding a barrage of notifications from the apps on their phones. On a typical day, participants received a median of 237 notifications. Of those, about a quarter arrived during the school day, and 5% at night.   School phone use is common, and policies are inconsistent. During school hours almost all of the participants used their phones at least once, for a median of 43 minutes. But they also reported that policies about phone use in schools vary—sometimes even from classroom to classroom—and aren't always enforced.   Smartphones both help and hurt sleep. Over half of participants used their phones on school nights, often to listen to music to wind down or get to sleep. But sometimes their days are so busy that they only get to relax with their phone at bedtime, and that pushes sleep later.  The good news is, many young people reported they have grown savvier about their phone's attempts to draw them in, and they're taking steps to protect their digital wellbeing, like setting time limits and prioritizing certain types of notifications. But the business model of these apps and devices hinges upon young people picking up their phones and engaging with them as much as possible, and it's clear that teens are struggling to set boundaries. Research like this helps shed light on what young people are really doing on their phones, and allows families, educators, and leaders to better understand where and when to provide support. But the industry can take steps to recognize that young people need to be able to use their phones for all of their important benefits but without the challenges that negative content, persuasive design, and aggressive business models pose to digital well-being. News Literacy in a time of AI - AI can be used to create videos, images, text that can easily fool you if you're not on top of it. The News Literacy Project - https://newslit.org/  - is doing amazing work in this space, and I'm excited to highlight their offerings for our listeners this year.    13:01 - Larry's # 2 - Academic Recovery/Accelerated Learning - Accelerated learning may sound like a method for speeding through lessons to cover everything students didn't learn in previous grades. It's not. Accelerated learning does not look back. It moves kids forward to tackle grade-level content, providing them with help when they need it. It's not “just-in-case” remediation. It's “just-in-time” scaffolding.   Techniques: https://www.hmhco.com/blog/accelerated-learning-techniques-for-the-classroom  High Impact Tutoring: https://annenberg.brown.edu/sites/default/files/EdResearch_for_Recovery_Design_Principles_1.pdf   15:25 - Consensus #1 - Artificial Intelligence - We've stepped on the gas instead of hitting the brakes. Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Daniel Schwartz in his opening remarks. “I want to emphasize that a lot of AI is also going to automate really bad ways of teaching. So [we need to] think about it as a way of creating new types of teaching.” Eduaide Khanmigo https://www.unite.ai/10-best-ai-tools-for-education/   20:23 - Tech Tool of the Week: FigJam - jamboard sunsetting in 2024   Thanks again for listening and inspiring!   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

TCAPSLoop Pod Topic: Summer Opportunities for Professional Development and Fun! The Run Down: (02:58) WIREDTC - wiredtc.net Highlights include sessions on AI, esports, SEL, digcit, powerschool, computational thinking, Canva, etc.   (07:05) Doodle for your Noodle More information and sign up: Doodle For Your Noodle - Professional Learning - REMC Home   (08:55) TCAPS Digital Wellness Choice Board Learn More: Adult Learning Digital Wellness Choice Board  Sign up: Digital Wellness Learning Series Sign Up   (11:34) REMC Courses   (12:03) Michigan Virtual MyPD -  Use METS 2022 Fall Rally playlist or  TCAPS Loop Podcast content to design your own PD opportunity   (13:24) Big Conferences  CSTA ISTE (one is virtual, one has a virtual option)   (14:12) Tech Tool of the Week: Check out your local library TADL does BATA bus passes, 3d printing, Library of Things, Online Resources like Libby, MICHIGAN ACTIVITY PASS (Dennos Museum)   (01:02) Moment of Zen: “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ― John Lubbock, The Use Of Life   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden  

TCAPSLoop Pod Topic: Making sure students are "Tech Ready" post graduation. The Run Down: (00:21) Diversity through exploration   (04:29) How do you teach "Resiliency" (07:31) Employers want "Collaborators" (8:37) Tech Skills (10:27) TCAPS Portrait of a Graduate, "Collaborator" (11:53) TCAPS Portrait of a Graduate, "Resilient" (13:20) The stats that back it up. (17:30) Backpack of tech survival tools (19:29) Soft skills are the key (20:34) Digital Literacy   (22:16) Moment of Zen: “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” - John Dewey Hosts: David Noller, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden  

Topic for the Week:  Virtual Experiences   There's nothing quite like a field trip: That day when permission slips grant students golden tickets to an experience outside the classroom.   Although virtual field trips don't physically bring kids to new locations, they make use of the web and video to amplify online learning in an experiential way. Virtual field trips can be informative and inspiring.  They are inclusive because they don't depend on funding from PTO (that may or may not be there), grant applications, etc.  All the ones we are going to talk about today are FREE.   So where do you start? You might already have a topic in mind, which will narrow your choices. However, you'll also want to consider what type of virtual field trips to try.    Livestreaming - means students watch a live feed from a camera in another location.  Interactive exploration offers students a multimedia experience that's usually more hands-on and open-ended.  This might look like a 3d online tour. Video visits take kids to a location (by video) where a host or narrator provides information. Scheduled and guided virtual field trips feature a live guide or museum docent -- often on-site -- who takes students through the experience virtually. The Run Down: (02:04) Danelle's big ISTE announcement (04:40) This weeks topic: Virtual Trips (05:59) Types of Virtual Experiences (7:49) Advice for picking a Virtual Trip for your class (10:25) Google Arts & Culture All the Links: Livestreaming or Live Cams -  Live Cameras | San Diego Zoo Webcams | Smithsonian's National Zoo    Virtual Field Trips/Tours -  National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tours  American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, United States Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExploringByTheSeat  Take a Virtual Visit to a National Park Educator Resources - Teachers (U.S. National Park Service) Virtual Field Trips - The Nature Conservancy Programs | National Air and Space Museum Field Trip Opportunities | NASA HistoryView       Google Offerings: https://www.google.com/maps/about/treks/#/grid Great Barrier Reef one is AWESOME  Google Arts & Culture and National Parks https://artsandculture.google.com/ if you have VR in your school   Tech Tool of the Week: (12:30) Remember that MACUL grants are open!! (01:16) Moment of Zen: “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ― St. Augustine Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

TCAPSLoop Pod Topic: Large-scale Classroom A/V update district-wide. (Large scale Tech Projects in general) The Run Down: (01:50) Tackling a major project  (06:12) Keeping up with technology (08:00) Where do you start (16:20) Making sure it's manageable (19:30) Replacement cycles (21:00) Involving teacher and students (25:00) When is good, good enough Tech Tool of the Week: (27:37) Wireless Projectors (01:00) Moment of Zen: “If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it.” Lyndon B. Johnson, Former President of the United States of America Hosts: Evan O'Branovic, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden  

TCAPSLoop Pod Topic:  Apps & Extensions We Love - Join us for a fun discussion of the apps and Chrome extensions we love! Chrome Extensions We Love: (02:23) Library Extension  (05:03) Toucan (learn a language while you browse) (07:48) https://coolors.co/ - Coolers has a Chrome extension! (09:38) For students especially - Block Youtube Feed Apps We Love: (11:19) Headspace Meditation App - FREE for educators! (12:08) HiHello - virtual business cards Tech Tool of the Week: (15:18) NameDrop.io - Pronounce names correctly (01:00) Moment of Zen: “The intentions of a tool are what it does. A hammer intends to strike, a vise intends to hold fast, a lever intends to lift. They are what it is made for. But sometimes a tool may have other uses that you don't know. Sometimes in doing what you intend, you also do what the knife intends, without knowing.”   - Philip Pullman Bonus content from Danelle on the Patreon...wait, we don't have a Patreon:PD Opportunity - Abbott Elementary TV Series Study - https://michiganvirtual.org/course/abbott-elementary-tv-series-study/   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Um and Ramble Editing: Larry Burden

TCAPSLoop Pod Topic: FREE EdTech Tools to Try Now! (4:08) Chat GPT - use AI as a teacher to give kids examples, and help secondary students figure out how to use it as a starting point to expand from. (10:43) Canva - A free-to-use online graphic design tool for schools!  https://blog.tcea.org/student-podcasting-canva/ (15:13) Talking Points - allows teachers to more easily communicate with families who don't speak english as a first language  (17:46) Tech Tool of the Week: WIREDTC site!! Wiredtc.net Keynote Announcement! Alexis Dahl will be the 2023 WiredTC Keynote Speaker! Check out her amazing YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AlexisDahl    (00:37) Moment of Zen: “The chief beauty about time is that you cannot waste it in advance. The next year, the next day, the next hour are lying ready for you, as perfect, as unspoiled, as if you had never wasted or misapplied a single moment in all your life. You can turn over a new leaf every hour if you choose.” ― Arnold Bennett   Hosts: Danelle Brostrom, Larry Burden Production: Larry Burden    

Episode 6.4 Greetings and Welcome to another potentially useful TCAPSLoop EdTechPodcast!! Today's episode focuses on the future of Artificial Intelligence in education, specifically the updates to the OpenAI ChatGPT. While we discuss the concerns and drawbacks of AI there is also a realization that it's not going anywhere and will only increase in prevalence. David and Danelle provide possible uses and solutions for using it in an educator's practice. We highly recommend checking out this great resource: Chat GPT & Education - Dr Torrey Trust   TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen! "I can only show you the door, you're the one that has to walk through it" – Morpheus   Tech Tool of the Week Canva text to image feature "Picture This" AI informed plant identifier mobile app 

Episode 6.3 - A DigCit Doctors Appointment Greetings and Welcome to another potentially useful TCAPSLoop EdTechPodcast!! Today's show features Larry Burden, the ed-tech twitter famous, Danelle Brostrom, and a Lake Woebegon expatriate, Stephie Luyt.      TCAPSLoop moment of zen “The most important thing an institution does is not to prepare a student for a career but for a life as a citizen.” – Frank Newman    Digital Citizenship Week has passed but TCAPSLoop just won't give it up. Danelle and Stephie present the EdVolve Framework for discussion and get into a deeper discussion regarding the difficulties of implementing digcit lessons into a districts curriculum.   Tech Tool of the Week Killer Underwear Invasion by Elise Gravel  "This middle grade graphic nonfiction is an ingenious introduction to media literacy for kids." 

Episode 6.2 Greetings and Welcome to another potentially useful TCAPSLoop EdTechPodcast. Pod guests include the TechnNollerGist, David Noller, and TCAPS Director of Technology, Evan O'Branovic. We usher in Digital Citizenship week with a discussion around a recent study out of the University of Colorado, Boulder regarding "screentime" and it's effects on our children. The study has some surprising conclusions that may change how we pursue digital citizenship and digital literacy.    TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen: “And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”   

Well, hello there! It's time for another season of the TCAPSLoop Edtech podcast, where once again we attempt to demystify educational technology and inspire our fellow educators, parents and any other sentient beings to embrace these amazing educational tools and ideas.    TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen: Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.  - Frederick Douglass   On Today's Agenda: Stephie is joined by High School Head Librarians: Genevieve Minor, and Larissa Vanderzee to discuss what's new at their libraries including peer and writer mentoring. They also touch on the process of putting together a collection and other resources libraries can provide for students. Finally we acknowledge "Banned Books Week," September 18-24. Originally launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. This week we invite you to, "join librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular."   Tech Tool of the Week: Developing Digital Detectives: Rethinking Banned Books Week     

Episode 5.24 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining this three ring circus; she's not too MACUL for school, it's Danelle Brostrom! The Bass Baron of the Bari Sax, it's the TechNollerGist, David Noller! and she's having to add another wing to her house to hold all her kiddos, well deserved, end of year awards, it's Stephi Luyt!      TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ― Marcel Proust   Thank you for another great year of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We just finished our 5th year of this silliness and I'm grateful for the shared wisdom, thoughtfulness and friendship. Contrary to popular belief, educators rarely take the summer off. I know we all take the idea of being Lifelong learners pretty seriously so the question posed for today's episode is what are your learning goals for the summer?   Tech Tool of the Week:  GET OUTSIDE!   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @tcapsloop, @brostromda @technollergist @stephieluyt    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.23 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Today's pod features Stephi Luyt and Andy Schuck from the Traverse Area District Library discussing local Public Library Summer Reading Programs!     TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” - Diane Duane   The Agenda TADL's Summer Program Offerings Public School and Public Library partnerships A look behind the Stacks? What does a Librarian actually do.   Tech Tool of the Week: Learn some fun new facts and activities at DKFindOut.com Join the TADL Summer Library Challenge!   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, and @stephieluyt   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!    

Episode 5.22 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining the pod today your summer tour guide of this EdTech paradise, Danelle Brostrom!        TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein   The Agenda Not much to add to this weeks agenda but encouraging the Loopheads to go to: Wiredtc.net and sign up for this years amazing EdTech Conference in beautiful Traverse City.  If that didn't satiate your need for summer professional development check out:  https://sites.google.com/tcapsstudent.net/edtech/summer-learning - for more amazing opportunities.   Tech Tool of the Week: Elevate and highlight Sarah Wood - EdTech Consultant from Kent ISD.   I love her themed rooms - Star Wars, Womens History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it's awesome that she freely shares awesome content with Michigan educators!  Thank you Sarah!   Twitter - Sarah Wood (@myedtechworld) / Twitter  Website - myedtechworld.weebly.com  Subscribe for email notifications: My Ed Tech World - Blog   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, and @brostromda   Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.21 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining the pod today is a model of uncommon sense, the TechNollerGist, David Noller and balancing the scales of law and chaos, the ever pragmatic, Danelle Brostrom!        TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” - Stewart Brand, Writer   The Agenda Our friends at Common Sense Media recently released "The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2021." We discuss how it was framed by the pandemic, what some of the key points are, and whether the findings mirror what we are seeing from our own students.    Tech Tool of the Week: TeachDigCit.com Digital Citizenship Curricular Framework for PK-12 Leveling Skills and Concepts for Student Success   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda, and @technollergist    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.20 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Traverse City Area Public Schools Elementary Library Coordinator, Stephie Luyt and Middle School Librarian, Melissa Baumann join me for this weeks pod!         TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. ― Groucho Marx   It was so great to have Melissa join us on the pod as she shared some great ideas for promoting literacy within her school including a book March Madness Bracket, a Netflix style "trending" board and much more.   Tech Tool of the Week: Name Drop, include a recording of your correct name pronunciation in your email signature.   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @stephieluyt.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.19: Making Good Edtech Choices I'm joined on the pod by a legendary coach that won't lose her last game to their arch-rival, It's Danelle Brostrom! And also joining the pod is the Sultan of Seesaw, the Scion of Spiceworks, the Pontiff of Powerschool, Mr. Evan O'Branovic!          TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Life is a web of intersections and choices. Your 1st choice is to recognize an intersection. Your 2nd choice is to be grateful for it.” ― Ryan Lilly   In today's pod we discuss common mistakes educators make when selecting classroom technology? Below are some questions to ask before going rogue and purchasing and implementing new classroom technologies: 1. What is your learning goal? 2. What's your teaching and learning philosophy? 3. What's your context?  Check out the EdSurge Product Index for more guidance on appropriate classroom technology   Tech Tool of the Week: Awesome PBS resources for learning more about our amazing great lakes. https://www.greatlakesnow.org/   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda and @evanobranovic.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.19 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Like Tom Holland, her Career Exploration is Uncharted, It's Danelle Brostrom joining me on the pod along with the STEM Career Sherpa of Northwest Michigan, It's Shelly VanderMuelen.         TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen: “If You Aim At Nothing, You Hit Nothing.” ― Zig Ziglar   The Agenda: What does the STEM Career Sherpa do?   Support counselors and educators in career exploration-lessons, resources, events EDP's and school improvement legislation Promote and help teach/implement EiE, PSTL, Coding, etc. How have career outlooks changed since WE joined the workforce? Awareness of what was ahead- Technology Changes Number of jobs, length of stay at a job What can teachers (and parents really) do to encourage kids to think about careers? Replace, “what do you want to do when you grow up?” with, "What problems do you want to solve? what are you curious about? what interests you? what are your skills?" How can you help teachers in our region do this work? Integrating discussions of skills versus interests Redefining “success.”  Not just salary, but growth and learning, impact, and work values Connecting subjects to careers- making learning connections more relevant Encouraging questioning- how do you use math, language, etc in your job?   We talk a lot about the ISTE Standards on this podcast (in Michigan remember…the tech competencies are called the MITECS). How is the work you are supporting and encouraging teachers to do in the classroom connected to those ISTE Student Standards of knowledge constructor, computational thinker, global collaborator, etc.  Empowered learner–Encouraging students to become problem solvers…ALL students  Knowledge constructor, innovative designer, computational thinker–Use the design process when exploring careers Employers are looking for communicators, problem solvers, reliability/responsibility, teamwork Global collaborator/life long learner. K-12 education is only beginning for a life-long learner What tech tool would you recommend to our listeners?  Do you have something that you love that makes your life easier? Xello- Secondary VIrginia Career View https://www.vaview.net/k5/check-it/kids-search/ Tell me one thing you are working on that you are totally jazzed about. :)  Career Profiles–integrating with events, math, Michigan Works  PSTL- Integrating learning and engagement, SEL, Careers, STEM and more Tech Tool of the Week: Professional Learning Courses! https://plp.michiganvirtual.org/  - some are free.   Go Open Michigan #GoOpenMichigan is a collaborative initiative that enables educational entities throughout Michigan to create, share, and access openly-licensed educational resources (OER, also known as open education resources). OER are free digital materials that can be used or modified to adjust to student needs; they are openly-licensed unhampered by many traditional copyright limitations. #GoOpenMichigan encourages all Michigan educators and learners to create, share, and use digital resources with the end goals of providing equitable access to great learning materials throughout the state, and supporting new approaches to learning and teaching for all Michiganders. Feel free to visit at https://goopenmichigan.org   In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @brostromda.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

  Episode 5.18 Today's cast includes your humble podcast host, Larry Burden, an "Optional Expression of Learning," the TechNollerGist, David Noller, and his tag team partner coming off the top ISTE turnbuckle, Danelle Brostrom!     TCAPSLoop moment of zen: “To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.” ― John Ruskin, The Stones of Venice   The Agenda: ISTE Standard 1.6 -- Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.    Discuss how students can use online tools to create their own expressions of learning. How to express learning about a play, musical notation, or a mathematical concept? written work podcast demonstration website screencast YouTube recording responsible use of remixed digital resources Because this is a "Standard" and not an "Assignment" it is a skill and a practice that K-12 students and teachers can engage in developmentally appropriate ways. While it might be disruptive in the early stages, it can develop into a common practice and routine... similar to using Google Suite, Google Classroom, or Brightspace.    Example: Use scale modeling to build a replica of something in the real world. Optional Expressions of Learning: 3D Printed scale model including how calculations of scale are necessary Graph paper representation of room layout and structure Minecraft screencast of real building build to scale (Gracie made the Mighty Mac in Minecraft in 6th grade) YouTube video: Using scale to read a map and plan a trip Website: How to use scale to understand distance and/or size Requirements: Guide on the Side mentality  Repeated practice of student choice Throughout a school year From K-12 Across the curriculum Awareness of tools (not expertise); expertise of students Patience, willingness to accept failure Acceptance of alternate expressions of learning as valid MITECS: https://www.techplan.org/edtech-initiatives/mitecs/   Tech Tool of the Week:  Global OneNess Project - Language Keepers feature unit Also, remember to practice good information hygiene - https://newslit.org/tips-tools/information-hygiene-sanitize-before-you-share/ A massive war in a fast-moving digital age. We've never seen it. Be careful with what you're sharing, the bots and bad actors are out in full force. Follow credible media outlets and journalists, many who are on the ground reporting. Important time for real information. - Ken Haddad (Michigan journalist/writer) In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @TheTechNollerGist and @brostromda.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.17 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!!    Stephie has invited Kara Gregory, the founder of PoWeR Book Bags, to be our special guest on the pod. PoWeR Book Bags is a non-profit organization that provides books and much more to the area's underprivileged families. Our hope is that this conversation will inspire you as much as it did Stephie and myself.   Click here to learn more about volunteering.    TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Service to others is the rent you pay for your time here on earth.” - Mohammed Ali   There is no TechTool of the Week on this pod because we wanted to spend as much time as possible with Kara and her organization.    In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @stephieluyt.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.16: All the Love for Seesaw Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! My co-host is so engaged in the shiny silver lining she's pleasantly unaware of the ominous cloud it is attached to, it's DBro?, Danelle Brostrom!     Moment of Zen: A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life. - William Arthur Ward   The Agenda: Teachers have been finding some amazing new ways of incorporating Seesaw as a core part of their lower elementary lesson planning. Danelle does a deep dive into what it's offering those teaching our littles.   We Have The Links: Seesaw - https://web.seesaw.me/ ISTE Standards - https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students Book - Building Blocks for Tiny Techies by Jamila "Mia" Leonard   Tech Tool of the Week:  Upcoming PD:   METS Group Winter Rally - Week of Feb 21 - Sessions will premiere on YouTube channel REMC - Great courses, virtual, free SCECH  MACUL - 3/16-3/19 in person in Grand Rapids - Workshops look awesome! In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @brostomda.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!

Episode 5.15 Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! My guest today is perpetually dealing with white-out conditions, it's the TechNollerGist, David Noller!     TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen “Trust is built with consistency” - Lincoln Chafee   The Agenda: Teachers and learners need things to be available in the same way in expected patterns and in repeated contexts. Technology-mediated experiences allow us to pursue any number of opportunities online, but it is how we start those procedures and what we do with them that can build or destroy consistency and learning.    Establishing routines: how to introduce learning, how to pursue the activity, what to do when you're finished, helps learners "place" the activity in a learning mindset as opposed to "another thing to do."   If a teacher uses warm-ups or exit tickets, establish those routines around the technology-mediated learning experiences, too.    Where are assignments located? Keep it consistent, even if it's unique for you.   Tech Tool of the Week: Join the Wordl Hive! Create your own custom Wordl at: mywordle.me  Create Wordle's of different lengths at: hellowordl.net    In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @TechNollerGist.    Rate, Review and Subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Audible, TuneIn, Pocket casts, Downcast, Overcast, or wherever else you get your ear candy.    Thanks for listening and inspiring!