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Best podcasts about amanda fox

Latest podcast episodes about amanda fox

Today with Claire Byrne
Calls to scrap means test for Carers Allowance

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 9:43


Amanda Fox, Carer

Superintendent's Hangout
#42 Amanda Fox, Co-Author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education

Superintendent's Hangout

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 76:46


Amanda Fox is a co-author of The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education, which is currently Amazon's best-selling book on the topic. Amanda is a lifelong educator and is passionate about the use of technology to empower students in their learning journey. She also works with an educational AI platform, Curipod.com, and has a special limited-time offer for podcast listeners: Visit https://curipod.com/, sign up and enter CURICON for a free three-month trial.Purchase The AI Classroom: The Ultimate Guide to Artificial Intelligence in Education: https://a.co/d/9w3mR4dConnect with Amanda on:X: https://twitter.com/AmandaFoxSTEMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AmandaFoxPopuliConnect with Dr. Sciarretta on X: https://twitter.com/dvs1970

The Pixel Classroom Podcast
Episode 148 Book Reviews: The AI Educator, The AI Classroom, The Science Box and Study like a Gamer

The Pixel Classroom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 27:23


In one of the last book reviews for season 4, I review The AI Educator by Matt Millar. The AI Classroom by Daniel Fitzpatrick, Amanda Fox & Brad Weinstein. The Science Box by Kim Adsit and Adam Peterson and finally, Study like a Gamer by Kai Rush. All books are great for your summer reading and looking into: AI, STEM/STEAM and Student Studies skills from SEL to PBL. Check them out today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pixelclassroom/support

The Marketing Society podcast
The Marketing Society | THINK EQUAL podcast - Leanne Foy meets Amanda Fox-Pryke

The Marketing Society podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 21:13


THINK EQUAL is the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiative led by The Marketing Society. THINK EQUAL aims to drive diversity and inclusion across the marcomms industry in the MENA region. Through training, events, mentoring, policy changes, content and more. We aim to provide tangible activity that will make an impact and a difference now.As part of our campaign, we are thrilled to launch the THINK EQUAL podcast. Each month, our podcast will shine a spotlight on an inspiring female leader who is dedicated to levelling the marcomms playing field. Our inaugural podcast sees Leanne Foy, Project Director of THINK EQUAL meet Amanda Fox-Pryke, Deputy Managing Director at Performance Communications. Having worked in the traditionally male-dominated industries of sport and automotive, Amanda shares how she has overcome personal and industry barriers to reach a leadership role. Leanne and Amanda discuss what support is available and share advice for the next generation of aspiring female leaders. Podcast highlights include: How coaching and mentor guidance has (and continues to!) supercharge Amanda's career The importance of self-belief and taking accountability for your self-learning journey Why networking is the secret weapon to career success We hope you enjoy! A note from THINK EQUAL We are stronger together, than we are alone. And that's why we want the marcomms industry to come together to make a difference. Every single person who makes up our brilliant industry can make an impact. Want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you. Whether that's through donating your time to our working committee or putting your hand up to run an event or training session, you may have some suggestions of speakers to add to our speaker library or have a venue you want to provide for free. Contact us at Thinkequal@marketingsociety.com

My EdTech Life
Episode 193: A Journey Through Creative Education & AI Magic

My EdTech Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 60:14


Join me as I welcome Amanda Fox, an award-winning educator and author, as she shares her magical journey through innovative education, AI conversations, and augmented reality! This episode dives into how she harnesses technology to transform classrooms and inspires young minds with whimsical stories. Get ready to learn about her popular books, like The Canva Classroom, The A to Z to Field Guide to Canva, and Teachingland. She is the co-author of The AI Classroom: Teaching and Learning in the Artificial Intelligence Revolution, and discover how her passion for creativity has made learning fun and engaging for children everywhere. Let's unleash the power of imagination and AI today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myedtechlife/support

TeacherGoals Podcast
TeacherGoal #35: Canva in the Math Classroom with Heather Brown

TeacherGoals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 29:21


How can we use Canva to increase creativity in the Math classroom? In this episode, our guest is Heather Brown, author of The Field Guide to the Canva Math Classroom: Transforming Anxiety into Excitement. Drawing on her experience as a math teacher and interventionist, she provides you with actionable strategies to increase student engagement by letting the creativity shine through the use of Canva in the classroom. Don't miss this valuable conversation!Heather Brown is an innovative and passionate teacher who loves engaging both students and educators. She lives in Dixon, Illinois with her four-year-old son, her husband, and their animals in their own “neck of the woods.” Heather has been teaching since 2009 and is currently a K-5 math interventionist and STEAM teacher at East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School in Rock Falls where she specializes in leveraging new technology to engage students and differentiate learning. Heather is an ambitious author and presenter- her upcoming work is The Field Guide to the Canva Math Classroom: Transforming Anxiety into Excitement, co-authored with Amanda Fox and published by TeacherGoals. In this book, Heather focuses on increasing engagement and critical thinking skills in the math classroom and features more than 42 templates that can be used to teach math for grades K-12. In addition to being an author, Heather is also cohost of TechTalk Tuesdays, a copy editor and consultant for TeacherGoals. She has presented locally and nationally, including at conferences such as IDEAcon, ISTE and FETC. Heather is also a Teacher Canvassador for Canva.Heather believes in the power of technology to help educators foster collaboration, critical thinking and creativity in the classroom. She is committed to helping teachers increase engagement and find innovative approaches to teaching.Let's Connect!Want to connect with Heather? Follow her on Instagram or Twitter.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.comYou can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Retro Rebel
The 25 Best FPS Games of All Time Part 2

Retro Rebel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 42:13


This week on the Retro Rebel Podcast, Amanda Fox and return guest host Tom to discuss The 25 Best FPS Games of All Time. The post The 25 Best FPS Games of All Time Part 2 – Retro Rebel Podcast appeared first on Temple of Geek.

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Retro Rebel
The 25 Best FPS Games of All Time

Retro Rebel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 53:12


This week on the Retro Rebel Podcast, Amanda Fox and return guest host Tom to discuss The 25 Best FPS Games of All Time.  The post The 25 Best FPS Games of All Time – Retro Rebel Podcast appeared first on Temple of Geek.

Retro Rebel
20 Best Comic, Cartoon & Superhero Games of All Time

Retro Rebel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 55:58


This week on the Retro Rebel Podcast, Amanda Fox and return guest host Holly discuss the 20 Best Comic, Cartoon & Superhero Games of All Time.  The post 20 Best Comic, Cartoon & Superhero Games of All Time appeared first on Temple of Geek.

Retro Rebel
The 30 Best Multiplayer Games of All Time

Retro Rebel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 60:25


This week on the Temple of Geek Podcast, Amanda Fox and special guest Steve discuss the 30 Best Multiplayer Games of All Time.  Author information Amanda Fox Amanda cut her teeth on her dads old Tandy before graduating to SNES and beyond. An accomplished guild leader in multiple titles and sucker for console RPGs; Amanda spends most of her free time with a bit of tech in her hands. With a life philosophy derived from a Spock quote and more passport stamps then shoes; she is a well-traveled nerd with the urge to pontificate. | The post 30 Best Multiplayer Games of All Time – Retro Rebel Podcast appeared first on Temple of Geek.

Fresh Air At Five
Three Great Listens this Week - FAAF 83

Fresh Air At Five

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 15:27


In this episode, I share my daily reflection posted on Twitter @bryoncar, from August 1st to 5th, 2022 I reflect on these podcast episode from my listens on the: 2nd: Got Teched E117 "14 EdTech Team Building Activities to Start the School Year" 3rd: House of EdTech E205 "The Canva Classroom with Amanda Fox" 5th: The Tom Schimmer Show E78 "We Must Listen | Nathan Wear | Gradeless vs Grade Less" ------------------------------ Track: Know Myself - Patrick Patrikios ( NoCopyrightMusic ) | My Audio Library | Background Music Bumper: Teaching Leading Learning with Steve Milleto --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/freshairatfive5/message

House of #EdTech
The Canva Classroom with Amanda Fox - HoET205

House of #EdTech

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 47:01


EdTech Thought (6:36) Take It To The Ramp I spent the last week as the PA Announcer at the Monmouth County Fair (NJ) and I was inspired by something in the BMX bike stunt show that I listened to and watched about 20 times over the course of five days. Featured Content (11:17) Amanda Fox is an award-winning teacher from Kentucky by way of Georgia! Amanda was a recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award. We primarily discussed her new book, The Canva Classroom: 42 Ultimate Answers to Templates That Rocket Student Engagement (2022). Resources Mentioned: https://genial.ly/ https://www.wizer.me/ https://www.pixton.com/ https://www.bitmoji.com/ https://giphy.com/ wakelet book creator peardeck flip https://publuu.com/ https://quivervision.com/   Connect with Amanda via her bio below. House of #EdTech VIP (42:50) Summer Wineteer - 5th-grade Teacher at Connect Academy a K-8 virtual school blending together on-campus & online edu. - M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction fro the University of San Diego, Cert. Google Level 2 | ISTE & CUE member | Minecraft Global Mentor

TeacherGoals Podcast
TeacherGoal #21: Use Canva in the Classroom

TeacherGoals Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 29:24


Many educators use Google Classroom, but did you know that Canva has a ton of features, integrations, and templates that can be used in your classroom too? In this episode, Amanda Fox shares her experience as an educator and how using Canva has helped streamline her workflow. She discloses how she replaced Google with Canva, and why it has become her primary teaching platform. Amanda digs into the features and benefits of the platform, including its ability to integrate with other tools and apps. Tune in and find out how to use Canva in your classroom!Amanda Fox is an award-winning teacher and Savannah, Georgia native who currently lives and works in Prospect, Kentucky. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE and received the President's Volunteer Award. She is author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Canva Classroom, Teachingland, Zom-Be a Design Thinker, and the Markertown Series. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 07:34] Opening Segment• Amanda's background as an educator• How Canva has helped her streamline workflow and reduce time spent on tasks• How teachers can use Canva to create products for their classrooms[07:35 - 14:46] Canva in the Classroom• How to use Canva for your classroomClassroom projects, presentations, and graphic design• Ways to use Canva for classroom projects and professional development[14:47 - 21:38] Canva is Completely Free to Use• Canva's Educational templates provide easy and customizable feedbackYou can provide feedback along the way by dropping Bitmojis• Share and post designs online to social media or in print for use in the classroom• There are thousands of templates available to help you get started[21:38 - 28:39] How to Use Canva for Education: A Comprehensive Course• An overview of what you'll find on Amanda's courseSet up Canva for education, design for inclusivity, designing for depth of knowledge, and moreIt's video-based and includes digital badges at the end of each module• The course is a great way for anyone in education to learn more about using the platform[28:40 - 30:46] Closing Segment• Start your free Canva account by going to teachergoals.com /canva Resources Mentioned:The Canva Classroom CourseLET'S CONNECT! Connect with Amanda Fox on Linkedin, Facebook & Twitter.You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.healthywealthyeducators.com/ to learn more about different strategies to achieve your teaching goals!You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter. If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.LEAVE A REVIEW! Your ratings and reviews help get the podcast in front of new listeners. Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you.

The Pixel Classroom Podcast
Markertown and The Hitchhiker's Educators Guide to the Canva Classroom Reviews

The Pixel Classroom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 16:30


In episode 107 I review the books Markertown and The Hitchhiker's Educators Guide to the Canva Classroom both by Amanda Fox. Both books are have a plethora of great resources, tips, PBL, STEAM, UDL, UBL and DOK for your classroom from PK to college and beyond. I give both books high ratings and you can look for them at: MetaInk Publishing MarkerTown --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support

Retro Rebel
30 Best Classic Arcade Games of all Time PART TWO

Retro Rebel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 46:14


Retro Rebel Podcast is hosted by Amanda Fox and Stacy Bishop. This week, Amanda is joined by a special guest as they look at the 30 best classic arcade games of all time. Author information Amanda Fox Amanda cut her teeth on her dads old Tandy before graduating to SNES and beyond. An accomplished guild leader in multiple titles and sucker for console RPGs; Amanda spends most of her free time with a bit of tech in her hands. With a life philosophy derived from a Spock quote and more passport stamps then shoes; she is a well-traveled nerd with the urge to pontificate. | The post 30 Best Classic Arcade Games of all Time PART TWO appeared first on Temple of Geek.

The Wired Educator Podcast
WEP 219: Survival Guide to The Classroom Apocalypse an Interview with Amanda Fox

The Wired Educator Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 48:53


This is the wired educator podcast episode 219. My interview with Amanda Fox and her books Teachingland: A Teachers Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse and MarkerTown, an awesome children's book. We talk about Canva, virtual reality, augmented reality,  book publishing, creation in the classroom and her amazing story of becoming an educator and more. Get ready to be inspired and learn in this awesome interview. Click here to listen to my interview with Amanda Fox.  Amanda is the author of several books including: Teachingland: A Teachers Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypseand MarkerTown. Amanda Fox, is an educator, author, and technology enthusiast currently living in Louisville, Kentucky. She is the Director of Education for QuiverVision, and the founder of Metainkbooks, a publishing company that leverages augmented reality to improve literacy. She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award in 2018. She is the author of Teachingland: A Teacher's Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse, Zom-Be A Design Thinker,  Markertown, and The Canva Classroom. She is currently working on a followup book to Markertown. Learn more or connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM For more information on booking Amanda for keynotes, workshops, design thinking led sessions, or video conferencing/virtual book readings with your class or school go to the contact page. Amanda Fox, is an educator, author, and technology enthusiast currently living in Louisville, Kentucky. She is the Director of Education for QuiverVision, and the founder of Metainkbooks, a publishing company that leverages augmented reality to improve literacy. She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award in 2018. She is the author of Teachingland: A Teacher's Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse, Zom-Be A Design Thinker,  Markertown, and The Canva Classroom. She is currently working on a followup book to Markertown. Learn more or connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM For more information on booking Amanda for keynotes, workshops, design thinking led sessions, or video conferencing/virtual book readings with your class or school go to the contact page. Mentioned in this episode:  Amanda's book Teachingland: A Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse Amanda's book: MakerTown Amanda's book: Zom-Be a Design Thinker Canva Youtube Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg-vduCy24uoi6-WYJy1U-oDceLFJvMJT   TWITTER https://twitter.com/AmandaFoxSTEM   Teachinglandthebook.com   Markertown.com   Canva Template Links https://www.canva.com/design/DAE5L9b9sp8/view?utm_content=DAE5L9b9sp8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton&mode=preview   Wordle Template https://www.canva.com/design/DAE5TEO30PY/VOj4qddBcAEcL7147AGeqQ/view?utm_content=DAE5TEO30PY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton&mode=preview   Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email.  Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with 218 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leaderand Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

ThinkTech Hawaii
Animal Activism in Hawaii 2021 (Lillian's Vegan World)

ThinkTech Hawaii

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 29:10


Creating Awareness of Animal Exploitation. The host for this show is Lillian Cumic. The guest is Amanda Fox. Oahu-based Amanda Fox, co-founder of the animal rights activist organization, Animal Rights Initiative, explains her approach to educating the public on animal exploitation and what you can do to help be the voice for the animals. Animal Rights Initiative is a group of activists urgently working on ending animal exploitation and suffering through the means of legislative work and street activism. Volunteers practice outreach to the public on the streets of Waikiki, educating them about living a vegan lifestyle, which means abstaining from all animal use, as far as practical and possible. These demonstrations range from free food samplings, hidden surveillance screenings to rallies at the capitol to pass laws that will protect animals. Animal Rights Initiative been active as a group since December 2017 in Seattle, Washington and are now hosting demonstrations in Washington, Hawaii and Texas. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show is https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQpkwcNJny6mVGU13EzopDPGFp8HVbpHG

The Innovative Mindset
The Employee Owners of Vegan Cafe Seitan Rising Are Innovating How Cafes Run and Succeed

The Innovative Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 70:25


The Employee Owners of Vegan Cafe Seitan Rising Are Innovating How Cafes Run and Succeed Two of the employee-owners of the cafe, Christina Verna and Amanda Fox join me to chat about how they are reinventing how the restaurant industry does business. From the woman-owned, queer-owned, employee-owned cafe, Seitan Rising. This cafe is the product of Pisces Rising Vegan and Seitan's Helper meeting and combining forces.  They worked at pop-ups around the city for years and now they finally have a brick and mortar location in Brooklyn right near my house!  We're going to chat today about how these women are Working on changing what is expected in the restaurant industry and how we treat ourselves and the beings we share the planet with.   Website: Www.seitanrising.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seitanrising/   [drawattention]

MAGIC Potion EDU
Episode 044: Finding Creativity Everywhere with @AmandaFoxSTEM

MAGIC Potion EDU

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 76:23


In this episode, Keven discusses STEM, creativity, Esports, and much more with Amanda Fox. Amanda Fox, is a 7th grade English teacher at Holy Trinity Parish School in Louisville, Kentucky and the founder of STEAMPunksEdu.com and MetaInkPublishing.com. She has taught English Language Arts, Social Studies, Film, Journalism, and enjoys writing, illustrating, and cooking in her free time. Recipient of the 2016 ISTE Emerging Leader Award, recognized as a PBS Digital innovator for her initiatives in enhancing student learning with technology, Fox has also served as President of the Young Educator Network for ISTE, and received the President's Volunteer Award in 2018. She is the author of Teachingland: A Teacher's Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse, Zom-Be A Design Thinker, and Markertown. She has an affinity for coffee mugs, nerdy t-shirts, and can always be found in heels. Learn more or connect with Amanda on Twitter @AmandaFoxSTEM For more information on booking Amanda for keynotes, workshops, design thinking led sessions, or video conferencing/virtual book readings with your class or school go to the contact page. Markertown: https://www.markertown.com/?fbclid=IwAR1MFAkEVcmScG_U56QhbFm6oBQaC-BLQlp93WPkbfO0x8qw0tjy5GJ9-6E MetaInk Publishing: https://www.metainkpublishing.com/?fbclid=IwAR2MX0vl0K7ld_izHIAUt4_NWQEHYbtZtzdkMBwaH3IFJyLvB6uBAfouHKs Markertown Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/markertown/markertown?ref=8bhey4&token=4df0da8d --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/magicpotionedu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magicpotionedu/support

The Pixel Classroom Podcast
The Pixel Classroom Podcast episode 32 with special guest, Amanda Fox

The Pixel Classroom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 47:52


I am joined by the amazing Amanda Fox for this episode of the Pixel Classroom Podcast. The two of us talk about student rapport, engagement, using pop culture to create a culture in the classroom. Amanda also shares out her history and use of AR/VR, literature and film in the middle school level and having an over all great time teaching. You can learn more about her books and lessons at Teachingland and on her social media here. This was an amazing and fun episode and look for more to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support

Lessons and Lattes
Lessons and Lattes: Design Thinking

Lessons and Lattes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 36:18


Amanda Fox talks about the creation of Zip the Zombie and the essential components to design thinking. This podcast will re-energize you and give you the can do attitude to implement in your classroom. Also a recipe for the cold brew coffee soda float is shared in case you are needing a caffeine jolt! The links referenced in the podcast are: Design thinking is contagious (youtube) Zom-be a Design Thinker (youtube) sustanabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300 teachinglandthebook.com/zom-be

Teach Better Talk
91: Just A Dreamer - Amanda Fox shares how we need to really think through the problems we're trying to solve, and why you should surround yourself with dreamers.

Teach Better Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 32:35


Author, speaker, and dreamer, Amanda Fox, chats with us about the importance of recalibrating after a failure, building relationships for the foundation of how we help students, and how to make sure technology is for our students, not just us. Amanda talks us through AR and VR in education, how we need to really think through the problems we're trying to solve, and why you should surround yourself with dreamers. More at www.teachbetter.com/podcast/amandafox Episode Highlights 1:15 - Talking about purposeful tech integration. 6:07 - Preview the episode with Amanda Fox. 8:30 - Amanda introduces herself. 9:59 - Amanda's failure: Seeing early success with after school programs, expanding quickly, and renting an actual brick and mortar makerspace for after school programs. Focused on her problem of moving equipment, NOT what students and parents needed. 15:11 - Chatting about Amanda's books: "Teachingland" written with Mary Ellen Weeks "Zom-Be A Design Thinker" 19:34 - Your chance to win your own Zip the Zombie! 22:56 - What's got Amanda excited about education right now: Figuring out the best uses for new technology. AR/VR in education getting outside of the fad and getting used in ways that get students creating. 25:35 - Amanda's advice to teachers: It comes down to relationships. Build a PLN. 27:56 - 6 questions answered in 15 seconds or less. 30:13 - How to connect with Amanda. Amanda's Recommendations EdTech Tool: Google Suite Book: "Educated By Design" by Michael Cohen and "One Drop of Kindness" by Jeff Kubiak Who to Follow: @GameboyDrew, @sarahdateechur, @burgessdave YouTube/Podcast/Website/Blog: Steve Bambury AR/VR on YouTube Daily/Weekly/Monthly Routine: Blogging. Period. Best piece of advice you've ever received: "Surround yourself with dreamers." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teach-better-talk/message

OnEducation
OnEducation Presents: Amanda Fox

OnEducation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 25:59


OnEducation Presents is exactly what it sounds like! Anything that doesn't seem like it fits as a normal episode, and anything that isn't a "quick hit" like OnEducation Now! is an episode of OnEducation Presents. This is where some amazing content is going to live such as:Dig It or Ditch It w/ Noah GeiselSpecial interviewsAudio recordings of speeches or sessions presented by Mike or GlenYOUR submissions Our Guest: Amanda FoxTwitter: https://twitter.com/AmandaFoxSTEMWebsite: https://www.teachinglandthebook.com/Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Thursdays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!Check out all of OnEducation's ISTE 19 coverage at: oneducationpodcast.com/iste19BUY Zom-be a Design Thinker: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194959551X?tag=dbcinc04-20BUY Teachingland: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595161/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1Today's podcast is brought to you by:Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. But that's not all...Have you ever wanted to see yourself as a character in a story? Now teachers and students can create their custom game avatar and see them come to life on an augmented reality poster To learn more about Classcraft’s story mode and new AR experience simply visit classcraft.com/oneducationPikMyKid: OnEducation is brought to you by PikMyKid. PikMyKid is an automated dismissal solution that cuts car line time in half, engages parents with a parent app by being able to change dismissal routines right from their phone. Friends, that means no more front office calls! PikMyKid is affordable for schools and removes dismissal stress for Parents, Teachers, and staff members.” For more information, visit pikmykid.comTailor-Ed: OnEducation is brought to you by Tailor-Ed. As teachers, meeting the needs of each and every student in today’s classroom is time-consuming, complicated, and overwhelming. Tailor-ED makes differentiation in math effortless through curated resources, smart student grouping, and student insights beyond proficiency. Sign up today using the promo code ONEDUCATION and receive 3 months on us. Visit tailor-ed.com for more information.

Free Pizza
FREE PIZZA 088: Amanda Fox

Free Pizza

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 23:12


Amanda Fox is an embroiderer currently living in Wilmington, North Carolina. In this interview she talks about her start with embroidering in 2010, being taught how to knit and crochet by her grandmother when she was younger, how she got into making pet portraits, and embracing the challenge of marketing her business to reach bigger audiences online. Instagram: www.instagram.com/crewelghoul Website: www.crewelghoul.com Free Pizza Podcast is sponsored by Zibster, specializing in custom websites and logo design. You don’t have to lift a finger to look cool online. Visit Zibster.com and see what they do.

Book Talks for Teachers
Amanda Fox: Home at Last by Vera B. Williams & Chris Raschka

Book Talks for Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 0:15


Home at Last was published in 2016. Its a story about family dynamics and LGBTQ makeups. I recommend using it in K-Gr. 3 for Language arts, Health, or Social Studies.

Book Talks for Teachers
Amanda Fox: This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman, Illustrated by Kristyna Litten

Book Talks for Teachers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 6:07


Fantastic picture book focused on LGBTQ communities, history and movements. I recommend this book for middle or high school grade levels for Social Studies topics related to politics or human rights.

Project X-ITE Sessions
Project X-ITE Sessions with Amanda Fox

Project X-ITE Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 26:28


Professional MBA student Amanda Fox joined Nina Sharma and Student Innovation Fellow Alayna Zuckerman to talk about her startup, Remodo. Remodo gives customers personalized and unique apartment, dorm, and bedroom decorating ideas. Amanda also discussed what it’s like to be in business school at DU and shared some lessons learned from her previous work experience.

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Premier Health
Winter Bugs Love a Crowd. Here's How to Steer Clear

Premier Health

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 21:40


Premier Health physician Marcus Washington, MD and certified nurse practitioner Amanda Fox discuss strategies for preventing and dealing with common winter illnesses including the flu.