The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox and Kyle Anderson have a conversation about the past year since the creating of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (NVDLC), the successes and reflections from the digital engineers, personal successes and challenges from the past year, and the future of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast and the NVDLC. These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode021. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox and Kyle Anderson have a conversation with Mike Lang on his journey through education, from not planning to become an educator, to his time in Mississippi, Taiwan, and eventually to Las Vegas, his philosophy of being creative and outside of the box in thinking, teaching, and learning, his professional development endeavor, The Intelligent Hoodlums, and his work with the NVDLC. These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode020. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox and Kyle Anderson have a conversation with Heidi Carr about her book study that she is conducting with the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative on The Distance Learning Playbook by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey & John Hattie, the importance of self care and relationship building, and the possibility of future book studies. These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode019. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, host Kyle Anderson has a conversation with Terra Graves (@nvterragraves), Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative Digital Engineer, about her role with the Washoe County School District as an educational technology leader, working in edtech since 2009, and her work with the NVDLC creating a Facebook group for Nevada educators, Nevada Teachers Supporting Teachers (NVTST). These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode018. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson have a conversation with Dr. LeAnn Morris, Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative Digital Engineer, about her role as a teacher on special assignment (TOSA) in the Carson City School District, CETL certification, and her digital citizenship webinar series that she produces for the NVDLC! These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode017. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson have a conversation with Jordana McCudden, Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative Digital Engineer, about the virtual chat series that she produced for the NVDLC, her new role in social media to promote the NVDLC, and much more! These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode016. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson share some great resources created by the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative Digital Engineers. These resources and more can be found at www.nvdigitallearning.org. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode015. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Craig Brockett, Charles Mann, and Denise Snow about the importance of CTE programs in the State of Nevada. This is the second of two parts of the conversation. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode014. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Craig Brockett, Charles Mann, and Denise Snow about the importance of CTE programs in the State of Nevada. This is the first of two parts of the conversation. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode013. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Christia Osborn-Preston about her one word for 2021, how her goal for the year is to disrupt her thinking and the status quo or education, and how to motivate students to have a growth mindset in their own learning. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode012. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat about the importance of goal setting for educators and students, the difference between goals and resolutions, and how #OneWord2021 can help build a theme around goals. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode011. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Dana Cuni and Rico Dunn from Silverado High School in Las Vegas about how they are implementing Canvas at secondary level, including how they have set up pages, some tools they are using, and best practices for engagement. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode010. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Audra Arman-Richardson, Janet Ennis, Rebecca Kober, and Jessica Rupp from Vegas Verdes Elementary School in Las Vegas about how they are implementing Canvas at their school, including how they have set up pages, some tools they are using, and how collaboration was the key to implementing Canvas effectively. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode009. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Monica Gilfillan of Edgenuity about what Edgenuity is, how in can be incorporated into classes, and how educators from throughout the State of Nevada can take advantage of this great program! Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode008. Visit www.nvdigitallearning.org for more great content from the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative! The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Lucas Leavitt and Derek Krallman about the challenges of transitioning to Canvas this school year, how they are helping to provide professional learning about digital learning apps to educators, and some of their favorite tools for use in the classroom. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode007. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Sarah DeSart, March Ochs, and Nate Waite about the challenges that some rural districts in Nevada are facing with equity, how hybrid and face to face models are a separate challenge to equity, and how districts are connecting with families during this time. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode006. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Silvina Jover and Snehal Bhakta about problems with student and family access to devices and internet, how teachers are also affected by access, and what teachers, schools and districts around Nevada can do to help bridge the equity gap. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode005. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with Heidi Carr and Vince Bognot about building relationships with students, the importance to connection over content, providing a variety of ways to communicate with students and families, and some upcoming professional development opportunities. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode004. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat Paula Jacoby-Garrett, Rachel Ziter-Grant and Kelly Charles about the new school year, adjusting to the virtual and hybrid schedule, and how they are building relationships with students. Maggie and Kyle also talk about the upcoming Virtual Digital Learning Symposium, hosted by the Nevada Department of Education on Saturday, September 26. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode003. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson chat with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert (@NVSupt). Superintendent Ebert shares her story through education and digital learning, her vision for the NVDLC, how the Nevada DOE is addressing the current state of learning and equity in devices and connectivity, and what educators, families, and the community can do to support public education. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode002. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, host Kyle Anderson chats with Cindi Chang (@cindichang) & Jaynie Malorni (@socialstudiesnv) about the how the NVDLC was born, the process of developing the collaborative, the vision of the NVDLC, and where educators can find the collaborative's resources (hint: check out www.nvdigitallearning.org) . Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode001. The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.

In this inaugural episode of The Battle Born Digital Learning Podcast, hosts Maggie Cox & Kyle Anderson introduce themselves, talk about the Nevada Department of Education's Digital Learning Collaborative (NVDLC), the goals of the podcast and the NVDLC, and how to connect with the show and the Nevada Department of Education. Check out the shownotes for this episode at https://bit.ly/BBDLepisode000 The Nevada Department of Education is providing this podcast as a public service and it is provided for informational purposes only. It is not a statement of official state policy nor should it be construed as legal advice on any subject matter, it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of state policy. Reference to any specific product, process, service or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Department of Education. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by employees of the Nevada Department of Education or Nevada educators are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Nevada Department of Education or the view of the State of Nevada.