EdTrex Rewind

This week Quin and Matt discuss Oculus and VR's place in schools. Also we discuss the purpose of technology in schools and what are some of the best strategies for implementation of new technology.

This week Quin and Matt discuss some of their thoughts on Rural vs. Urban schools, but really get into how we are all doing the same thing in education and should support each other.

Quin and Matt discuss how ideas flow, or sometimes don't, in the education world and where they get ideas when they need direction.

Quin and Matt, along with guest science teacher Waiaka Kelamakia, investigate competency based education and how it can add to a school's grading process.

This week Quin and Matt finally get back to sharing our educational world. We discuss our conference experiences (ISTE, UCET, NEH) and discuss some of the things that we are most excited about educational right now.

This week Quin and Matt discuss a hodgepodge of topics ranging from creating good technological environments in schools to what learning looks like in international schools. Join us for an interesting conversation.

With a new year there comes new goals. Quin and Matt discuss their hopes for this year and the different ideas that they hope to share with the larger educational community.

In June Edtrex Rewind was invited to work with the Hope Street Group and interview some of their Teaching Fellows. For this discussion Matt and the Teaching Fellows discussed assessment and its many uses and issues within education.

After a brief hiatus, Quin and Matt get together to discuss some of the issues that are weighing on their minds including educational leadership, how to tackle apathy, and setting goals.

For this episode Quin and Matt were invited to keynote at Edcamp Utah earlier this month. Along with several guests from all across Utah, including some returning guests, we discussed data privacy and training in Utah.

How do you get a child to get out and appreciate the world around them? You grab Wendy Gorton's book and hit the trail. In this episode, we catch up with Wendy, to find out why she wrote the book and what you can expect when you pick it up.

For this episode Matt discusses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with Erin Dowd, Connie Rensink, and Fran Siracusa.

As part of the ISTE Global Education PLN Playground, Quin and Matt ran a series of live podcasts with educators from all over the world. For this episode Matt discussed what it means to be a global educator with teachers from all over the world.

Icelandic native Ingvi Omarsson left his office behind to bring technology to his district's teachers. Hear his inspirational story this week on Edtrex Rewind.

For this episode, Matt sits down with Hope Street Group teaching fellows from around the country to discuss Culture Competence, Global Education, and how to prepare students for the global community.

Ever wonder what the future role of the educator is? Mark Wagner, CEO of EdTech team sure has. So much so, that he has written a book about it. We had the chance to catch up with Mark at the Google Certified Energizer event in Chicago this summer to hear first hand, what it means to be "More Now".

Join us for a discussion with the Hope Street Group Teaching Fellows Program about Social Emotional Learning, Mental Health, and Mr. Rogers.

We've been trying to sit down Nicki Slaugh to talk about the incredible culture she is creating at her school for quite some time. Whether she's supporting friends at bikini competitions or creating an epic experience during testing time, her passion to help others succeed is unmatched. Join us as Nicki shares her passion for education and in creating a culture where both teachers and students can thrive

While at SXSWEDU Week this past March, Quin and Matt met the national leader for the Hope Street Group. This nonprofit organization seeks “to ensure every American will have access to tools and options leading to economic opportunity and prosperity.” One of their main projects is to sponsor teachers across the United States to be Teaching Fellows and we were lucky enough to sit down with six of them to do a series of podcasts on a variety of subjects. This week we sat down with Steven Phelps and Bridgette Barrows, two of the Utah Teaching Fellows, to discuss how economics affects education. Join us for this amazing conversation!

May was a busy month for Edtrex! Both Matt and Quin traveled for professional development experiences and had a great time making connections. Quin traveled to Niagra Falls for the annual Connect ED conference. After the conference he visited the Future Design School in Toronto. Hear how he weaved his design thinking course in Utah to his visit. On the other side of the continent Matt visited Vandenberg Air Force Base for NASA’s Insight mission launch. As part of the NASA Social Team Matt was able to see the background of the entire mission and see the hard work that goes into launching a mission to Mars. We are more than excited to share out adventures and insights.

While at SXSWEDU Week this past March, Quin and Matt met the national leader for the Hope Street Group. This nonprofit organization seeks “to ensure every American will have access to tools and options leading to economic opportunity and prosperity.” One of their main projects is to sponsor teachers across the United States to be Teaching Fellows and we were lucky enough to sit down with six of them to do a series of podcasts on a variety of subjects. This week we sat down with Megan Fairbourn and Denise Willmore, two of the Utah Teaching Fellows, to discuss being an advocate inside and outside the classroom and how advocacy changed their perceptions of education. Join us for this amazing conversation!

On May 5th, 2019 NASA launch the Insight Mission to Mars and Matt Winters was lucky enough to be on the NASA Social team. During his time at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Matt was able to sit down with other members of the NASA Social team. Jaime Cordova was more than happy to sit down and discuss his work with the Griffith Observatory, his future in genetics, and how education allowed him to have diverse experiences in his life. You can feel our excitement about the Insight Launch while we talk.

Are students ready to enter the realm of higher education? In this episode we explored student preparedness with Brandon Burnett and Kimberlee Taylor.

Coaches draw up plays to play to the strengths of the team. So why not draw up courses that play to the passions of your students? Blake Pope shares how he does just that in his Sport Literature class.

Sometimes you feel all alone on your teaching adventure. Guess what? You're not! In this episode we connect with community building expert Jared Covili.

Augmented reality will let you literally bring elephants into the room! This week Kimberlee Taylor, a secondary education biology teachers, shares her experience of the Google Expeditions AR pioneer program and more.

How do you bring Art and Chemistry together? Join us as we find out first-hand from Weber State University Chemistry Professor Brandon Burnett.

How do you use comics, movies, and other pop culture in college writing courses? Join us as we find out first hand from Weber State University professor Scott Rogers.

Quin and Matt hit the studio to recap day 1 of #UCET18. Listen as they share their favorite moments and insights around the theme “Communication.”

Quin and Matt hit the studio to recap day 1 of #UCET18. Listen as they share their favorite moments and insights around the theme “Get out.”

Quin and Matt sit down with Chris Nesi of the House of #EdTech podcast and Elikqitie of the Travel Gluten Free podcast. We talk about the nature of podcasting, why it is an important medium for students to engage with in classrooms, and how teachers could use podcasting in their classrooms or create their own.

Quin and Matt sit down with Ginger Lewman and Rebecca Lewis of ESSDACK to discuss Project Based Learning, applying real world tools to the classroom, and how trauma can affect students in school. Join us for a lively conversation that tackles some difficult, important strategies in education.

It's all about FUN at SXSWEDU 2018. EdTrex Explorers the sessions and moments that created all the fun and excitement.

Collaboration is the theme of the day from day 2 at SXSWEDU 2018. EdTrex Explorers share their in

Join some of the EdTrex Explorers as they recap the first day of SXSWEDU. You'll hear about their favorite sessions, ideas, and moments.