Listen in 5

In today's episode I'm joined by Dr Brandon Ross, Principal at Newberry High School in Newberry, SC. He was able to join us while traveling on a busy Friday afternoon. Hear Brandon talk about how Newberry's EOC Academy keeps students focused on instruction first. He also shares how his school builds leadership capacity with administrator interns and how they use data from Power School's Performance Matters to inform decisions. You can find Brandon on Twitter at @DrBrandonRoss sharing how  @Newberry_HS uses the word Dominate to help students, staff and the community focus on achievement in all areas. Brandon was the ‘21 @SCASANews APOY  and is a  @SCASCD AND @ASCD Emerging Leader

In this episode we hear from another @SCASCD Emerging Leader, Brantay Cohens. Brantay teaches 7th grade math at Ocean Bay Middle in Horry County. Today he shares how he used real-time formative assessment tools, specifically Go Formative and Socrative, to help determine where his students are and what help they might need. You can find Brantay on Twitter at @MISTER_B_Cohens  Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU

Today we talk with Crystal Dixon, Literacy Coach at Hyatt Park Elementary @HyattParkCougar  in Richland One in Columbia, SC. In this episode, Crystal shares how she brings her own version of Real Men Read into Hyatt Park. She also shares why it's important to “use what you know” when it comes to tech tools and how using Forms has helped her provide “just right” PD to her teachers.  Crystal is an @SCASCD Emerging Leader. You can find Crystal on Twitter at @matherinedixon Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU

Today we hear from Alexis Rainey, @AlexisRaineyUSC. Alexis is the Instructional Coach at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, SC, @DutchmanCreekMS. Hear Alexis talk about how her school prioritizes culture, relationships and teacher leadership. She also shares how her school uses Flip (@MicrosoftFlip). Alexis is a @SCASCD Emerging Leader. Host: Susan Aplin, @ApinEDU

In this episode we hear from Cathleen Lacey, @CathleenLacey. Cathy is the Curriculum Resource Teacher at Crayton Middle School in Richland School District 1, Columbia, SC. She is also a @SCASCD Emerging Leader and Microsoft Innovative Expert and Fellow. Cathy has a passion for inclusion and assistive technology and how they can help all students. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU.

We're back! After a long hiatus, Listen in 5 is back! For this episode Discovery Education Partner Success Manager, @pnabbie, is our guest. She's helping us revitalize the podcast by sharing her unique perspective as someone who works with educators throughout the Southeastern US and beyond. In addition to her work with Discovery Education, Pam serves on the SCASCD board and helps coordinate their Emerging Leader program. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU

In this episode we interview Zak LaFaver, @LaFaverScience, science teacher at Spring Hill High School. In this episode, Zak talks about how he connects science and technology in his classroom. He shares the details of his Makey Makey Talking Heart Project as well as how he makes the most of his core Google tools to make interactive learning experiences for students. Plus a shout out to screenshots! Listen to hear directly from Zak. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher

Episode 7 is a Texas Takeover!  We report from Austin, TX where several Digital Integration Specialists from Lexington Richland 5 attended the TCEA Convention. In this episode, Kelly Thacker @thacker_kelly, DIS from Dutch Fork Middle School, interviews Peter Glovin @glovo66, VP of Sales at BrainPop.  Listen to Peter & Kelly talk about the origin of BrainPop (20 years ago) as a way to help a pediatrician better communicate complicated ideas to his patients.  He also shares how the character Mobi was created. Want to be a guest on Listen in 5 and share what you do?  Contact Susan @AplinTeacher or Heather @hreitDIS

In our 6th episode we interview Sarah Poole, Digital Integration Specialist & Co-Magnet Chair at Seven Oaks Media Magnet Elementary School - @SevenOaksSCmm In this episode, Sarah talks about her school's focus on creation, communication and collaboration. Her students create podcasts and video projects at all grade levels. Their efforts culminate in the Golden Oaks Film Festival (on May 28th this year). Listen to learn about this amazing elementary school! Hosts: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher and Heather Reit @hreitDIS

In our 5th episode we interview one of Dutch Fork High School's English teachers - Lauren Gehr @thegehrbear .  In this episode, Lauren tells us how she loves the many aspects of community at DFHS.  She shares about her student map projects and how her students use Wakelet and Fligrid as part of student choice assignments. Lauren also talks about how she's come to love Twitter for professional growth and new ideas. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher

In our 4th episode we have our first "real" guest - Hannah Simpson @CRISChorus who is the Choral Director at Crossroads Intermediate. In this episode, Heather shares her use of the flipped classroom with Pear Deck and Playposit and the difference it's made in students learning new material and differentiation.  She talks about how https://www.incredibox.com/demo/ has been a great too for her students to use to create music*. She also shares how using social media has made her feel more connected to her #Pridein5 community and how it can benefit others. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher *Note from Hannah for incredibox:  when you click on the link, the website will say you need to pause your ad blocker. It only does this on teacher devices - students do not have to do this step for some reason.

In our 3rd episode we interview co-host of the podcast - Heather Reit @HReitDIS Heather serves as a Digital Integration Specialist at three elementary schools in Lexington/Richland 5:  Ballentine, Dutch Fork & Leaphart. Listen to Heather answer the following questions: What is your role in education? What makes your school great or special? What is one project or activity you’d like to share? What is a favorite tech tool or tip you’d like others to know about? What suggestions do you have for educators looking to grow via social media? Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher

In our second episode we start our interview format.  In this episode Heather Reit @HReitDIS interviews co-host Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher , the Digital Integration Specialist at Dutch Fork High School in Lexington/Richland 5. Listen to hear the answers to these 5 questions: What is your role in education? What makes your school great or special? What is one project or activity you’d like to share? What is a favorite tech tool or tip you’d like others to know about? What suggestions do you have for educators looking to grow via social media?

In our first episode we introduced the podcast and our roles as Digital Integration Specialists.