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This episode is sponsored by Knowt — the AI-powered classroom tool that goes way beyond plug-and-chug. From turning your lessons into notes and practice to creating a custom chatbot based on your lecture, Knowt helps you and your students work smarter and stay privacy-compliant. To get started, visit www.knowt.com What does student work look like in the era of AI? In this episode, I chat with Ron Madison, Instructional Technologist & Designer at Genesee Intermediate School District. We explore the evolving landscape of student assignments as artificial intelligence tools become more accessible. Join us as we unpack what ethical AI use looks like in the classroom, how to help students evaluate AI-generated responses, and practical strategies to teach AI literacy. This conversation is packed with insight, humor, and real-world examples you can use right away. Buen provecho! About Ron Madison Ronald A. Madison is an Instructional Technologist and Designer for the Genesee Intermediate School District in Flint, Michigan. He has worked in public education for over 30 years. He enjoys connecting with new groups and people across the United States face-to-face and virtually, including working with International Keynote Speaker Kevin Honeycutt. He has sat on the Executive Board of Directors as the Treasurer for multiple terms with the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Ron Madison Ron On X: https://x.com/madison_ron Ron On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ronmadison.bsky.social
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Allyson Apsey to discuss her new book, "What Makes A Great Principal?" Dive into the key elements and pillars that define outstanding school leadership! Topics Covered: New Book: What Makes A Great Principal? 3 Key Elements: A clear emphasis on what truly matters Strategies from teachers and students What makes an impactful school leader? 5 Pillars Essential to Great Principals: What are the 5 pillars or which pillar would you like to highlight today? Providing a framework that enables school leaders to prioritize daily tasks and establish long-term objectives. Tools and strategies to implement these pillars effectively. Join us as we explore these critical components of effective school leadership with Allyson Apsey, gaining practical insights and actionable advice for principals striving to make a difference in their schools. About Allyson Apsey: Allyson Apsey has been an educator for more than twenty years; a school leader for sixteen of those years. She is passionate about having a serendipity mindset, looking for the beautiful lessons that every experience holds. She tries to be transparent, vulnerable and supportive, and she doesn't ask questions unless she wants the answers. Despite the fact that she never wanted to set foot in a school again after high school graduation, there is nowhere else she'd rather spend her days than in classrooms. In fact, she doesn't even have a chair at her desk because she is moving around the school all day long. The challenges and delights of being a principal fill her days with joy. She enjoys nothing more than helping others be the very best they can be. Allyson is so proud of her school district and the Zeeland, MI community, and she loves being the principal of Quincy Elementary. She cannot imagine a more dedicated, passionate and skilled group of teachers. They elicit wonder, excitement and a love for learning in their students. Recognizing the significant impact trauma has had on many of our students, staff and families, Allyson is a Certified Trauma Practitioner in Education. The support that students affected by trauma need are beneficial to all students because they are grounded in a foundational core of strong, positive relationships based on trust. She is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association). Additionally, she is on the Steering Committee for MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) SIG-ADMIN. She recognizes the value of working with and learning from amazing educational leaders in both of these organizations. Allyson is the author of a blog called Serendipity in Education (allysonapsey.com) has written four books: a middle grades chapter book called The Serendipity Journal, a picture book called The Princes of Serendip, and two professional learning books for...
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on October 8th, 2023.This podcast was generated by wondercraft.ai(00:37): Flappy Dird: Flappy Bird Implemented in MacOS FinderOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37810144&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(02:18): OpenIPC: Alternative open firmware for your IP cameraOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37812217&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(03:56): Why I can no longer recommend a Mac to fellow blind computer usersOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37813895&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(05:42): Why is Debian the way it is?Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37809276&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(07:24): Homebrew to deprecate and add caveat for HashiCorpOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37809721&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(08:56): A Raspberry Pi 5 is better than two Pi 4SOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37809516&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(10:45): Zen 5's Leaked SlidesOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37812113&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(12:44): My personal C coding style as of late 2023Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37815674&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(14:28): The Tailscale Universal Docker ModOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37812142&utm_source=wondercraft_ai(16:13): Forty years of programmingOriginal post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37814748&utm_source=wondercraft_aiThis is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by wondercraft.ai. Create your own studio quality podcast with text as the only input in seconds at app.wondercraft.ai. Issues or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: team@wondercraft.ai
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Aspire to Lead with Empathy, Creativity, and Passion With the upcoming launch of my new book, Aspire to Lead, Allyson Apsey joins me to share about her author contribution. In this Episode, we also discuss: Creativity in Leadership 3 tools to use to enhance your creative ideas Confidence in leadership to be innovative https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1953852386/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1953852386&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=e8d9d99a618db4fe94fa92873d5f7723 () About Allyson Apsey: Allyson Apsey has been an educator for more than twenty years; a school leader for sixteen of those years. She is passionate about having a serendipity mindset, looking for the beautiful lessons that every experience holds. She tries to be transparent, vulnerable and supportive, and she doesn't ask questions unless she wants the answers. Despite the fact that she never wanted to set foot in a school again after high school graduation, there is nowhere else she'd rather spend her days than in classrooms. In fact, she doesn't even have a chair at her desk because she is moving around the school all day long. The challenges and delights of being a principal fill her days with joy. She enjoys nothing more than helping others be the very best they can be. Allyson is so proud of her school district and the Zeeland, MI community, and she loves being the principal of Quincy Elementary. She cannot imagine a more dedicated, passionate and skilled group of teachers. They elicit wonder, excitement and a love for learning in their students. Recognizing the significant impact trauma has had on many of our students, staff and families, Allyson is a Certified Trauma Practitioner in Education. The support that students affected by trauma need are beneficial to all students because they are grounded in a foundational core of strong, positive relationships based on trust. She is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for MEMSPA (Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association). Additionally, she is on the Steering Committee for MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) SIG-ADMIN. She recognizes the value of working with and learning from amazing educational leaders in both of these organizations. Allyson is the author of a blog called Serendipity in Education (allysonapsey.com) has written four books: a middle grades chapter book called The Serendipity Journal, a picture book called The Princes of Serendip, and two professional learning books for educators called The Path to Serendipity and Through the Lens of Serendipity. She loves speaking to passionate groups as they work to be happy and effective people for the benefit of themselves and everyone around them. She is married to Jim, that man she met at the Orbit Room dance club all those years ago, and she has two amazing sons with him, Laine and Tyson. She is blessed. Contact her at allysonapsey@gmail.com Follow Allyson Apsey: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllysonApsey (https://twitter.com/AllysonApsey) Website: https://allysonapsey.com/ (https://allysonapsey.com/) Are you a superfan of the Aspire podcast? Well, now you can show off your support with the new Aspire swag, featuring tee shirts, hoodies and a variety of drinkware. You can find all your Aspire Swag athttp://www.teachbetter.com/swag ( www.teachbetter.com/swag) [caption id="attachment_3247" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Aspire-Swag-Website-Image.png () Aspire Swag, Teach Better Team, Joshua Stamper, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption] Use Discount Code: ASPIRE for 25% OFF Tee-Shirts, Hoodies, and Drinkware:https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast ( ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast) This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase...
Have you heard? So many great speakers and free gifts in one summit! "What? Really? When? Send me the link!" Check out this incredible conversation with Lisa Bennett, founder of WorkforceMillionaire.com, and host of the Movement and Healing for Computer Users 21 Day Summit. The summit kicks off Monday June 21st. Sign up here: http://livinghightech.life/MelindaVanFleet And you can connect further w/ Lisa via her website: www.workforcemillionaire.com Hope you join us! Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect w/ me on FB, LI or IG melinda_vanfleet www.melindavanfleet.com
Ben, Tonya, and Dan all had the chance to attend a virtual Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) annual conference in March! Here is the quick recap of the event, plus, a new Stump Us question!
Each year, 600 thousand workers have to take time off due to RSI and motion related inquires to the hands and arms, according to statistics. Computer users for example spend most of their time repeating the same motion such as typing at the keyboard, maneuvering the mouse, and swiping on touchscreens. These seemingly innocent gestures when done thousands of times a day are precisely what lead to disabilities such as carpal tunnel and musculoskeletal disorders. Left untreated, many people can become unemployable as a result.
Joe is a father of 4 and veteran classroom teacher from St. Joseph, MI. He's also a technology integration specialist at Berrien RESA and Board Member for the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL). You can find him on Twitter @jrommel.
The Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) held it's 2019 conference in Detroit, MI. I was lucky enough to attend for the 3rd year in a row. This was my first year presenting! My presentation was on podcasting, and it's available here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Iya6f8claI49hX7PYPdHgTe8Ot4Fh6alm1Aru7Ebg7I/edit?usp=sharing Stephen Ritz- Founder of the Green Bronx Machine; author: “Power of the Plant.” Twitter: @StephenRitz Community Podcasting @rmbyrne FreeTech4Teachers.com PracticalEdTech.com Games! @Daniel_Spitzley “Gizmos” @lesliefisher https://lesliefisher.com/ Twitter: @Mr_JVD Instagram: @mr_jvdusen stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com
I attended the Michigan Association of Computer Users and Learners Conference at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. I learned a lot and was part of a presentation about Tech Coaching (more of a panel discussion). I have whittled down the things I learned to a top 5. I put links below as needed. I wanted to send a BIG Thank you to my District for paying my registration fee. I appreciate the support!! Richard Byrne's session on Formative Assessment--Dotstorming Kasey Bell's session Stranger Google- Tools from the Upside Down- Notable Women Leslie Fisher's session Adobe Gone Mobile-Some Adobe apps work with Chromebooks now! Tech coaches and leaders discussion of ISTE standards- They used slido.com for audience question submission Tech treat--check out OER....Open Educational Resources...here is a link to OER Commons.
Measuring can be fun! In this episode we talk about how Pre-K through 4th graders are measuring to the nearest inch. You can do it with any age! We also preview the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) 2019 conference in Detroit. Keynote speakers: Stephen Ritz- Founder of the Green Bronx Machine; author: “Power of the Plant.” Twitter: @StephenRitz Gerry Brooks- Elementary school principal and YouTube sensation Twitter: @gerrybrookssprin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6WUaQSC_AfKZrinPuhVFw Twitter: @Mr_JVD Instagram: @mr_jvdusen stemteacherpodcast@gmail.com
In this first ever episode of T-Squared, Eric and Matt discuss the 2018 Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference, including Bonnie St. John's keynote focused on failure, grit, and student success. Your hosts drink Kenyan coffee from Blue Bottle and talk about the Grand Valley's Atomic Object Technology Showcase. Links 2018 MACUL Conference Program Website for Bonnie St. John, keynote speaker at the 2018 MACUL Conference What is formative assessment? 2019 MACUL Conference website Blue Bottle Coffee This episode's coffee selection: Kenya Embu Gicherori Grand Valley's Atomic Object Technology Showcase
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "Breakout EDU Game Design" with special guest presenter, Patti Harju, September 30, 2017. We were so fortunate to have Adam Bellow, Co-Founder of Breakout EDU, as our special guest presenter in April 2017 to introduce us to some of the amazing features of Breakout EDU. That inspired all of us to want to learn more about these incredible games, and today we are thrilled to have the creative and inspiring, Patti Harju, with us to teach us the "ins and outs" of designing our own Breakout EDU Games! Breakout EDU is an immersive games platform for learners of all ages. In Breakout EDU games, players work collaboratively to solve a series of critical thinking puzzles in order to open a locked box. Learn more about Breakout EDU, explore how the story and connected clues are the secret to engaging players, and discover the many different kinds of clues to bring out the game maker within. Visit breakoutedu.com for more information. Patti Harju is the Director of Games for Breakout EDU. In this role she has written games published on the Breakout EDU website, reviews and publishes games submitted by the Breakout EDU Community, and facilitates workshops on Game Design. Prior to this adventure, she was a classroom teacher with over 20+ years of experience teaching in the elementary grades. She holds a Masters in Education and a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Math and Reading. She is a past Board Member for the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) and Discovery Education STAR Educator. She has presented workshops on Technology Integration, Classroom Blogging, Coding, Gamification and more at many local and state level events. In the summer, she also enjoys the many delicious advantages of co-owning Pinkie’s Ice Cream Shop in her hometown. https://www.breakoutedu.com/ https://twitter.com/Scout7 http://pattiharju.weebly.com/
Sibling duo Carrie & Chris Ewin are out to help senior citizens learn to use technology. From PCs to iPads and everything inbetween. Hear their stories and journey as we go inside a computer users group in the south eastern Melbourne suburb of Chelsea. Music on this episode was by the great Kevin Macleod. You can find his website here. If you enjoy this episode, please give us a rating and review on iTunes and / or Stitcher.
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If you're looking for a new e-mail application, Thunderbird might be a good fit. Are you in the majority of computer users who don't have a good backup? Microsoft prepares Windows 7 for the marketplace and repeats some Vista errors. In Nerdly News, the Twitter attack and Google's CEO steps down from Apple's board.
Podcast #79: The Rube Goldberg Show! Advisory! Advisory! Advisory! Tinker Toys...create exact same structure while seated back to back Machines...place name of machines on index cards, distribute to groups, have them act them out From the Twitterverse: * russeltarr PhotoPeach: Create movies from photos (simpler than Animoto - for younger students?): http://tinyurl.com/mn3zqm * vtdeacon Two of my students made this animoto of stuff we did this school year. Check it!: http://animoto.com/play/fKS... * russeltarr New iPhone App Lets You Write in Thin Air: http://tinyurl.com/lvkxcu * Educator Doing it wrong. "Teachers banned from Twitter after principal constantly criticises students" (Telegraph) http://ow.ly/dN9f * michelledoddRT @kjarrett: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive « http://bit.ly/10ESlj Shout Outs: Ric Wiltse, Executive Director-Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning- for accepting Troy's proposal for Shawn to present. 3:30 - 4:30pm Professional Learning Networks Shawn McGirr, Troy Patterson Content: M/SC/SS Level: GENERAL Room: W104 "Networking is a basic tenet of education. Come and learn how you can create your own Personal Learning Network. Learn which tools you can use to develop a network that meets YOUR needs. Learn the continuum of professional learning network development. Learn how to use podcasts, wikis, social networking (facebook, et. al.), social bookmarking (delicious, et. al), webinars, blogs, microblogs (Twitter), and more. This stuff isn't just for your students anymore." News: Schwarzenegger: Printed texts are old school Analysis: As a budget-cutting strategy, California's digital textbook initiative could have national implications In the state that gave the world Facebook, Google, and the iPod, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says forcing California's students to rely on printed textbooks is so yesterday. The governor recently launched an initiative to see if the state's 6 million public school students could use more online learning materials, including open courseware--perhaps saving millions of dollars a year in textbook purchases. The governor is starting with math and sciences and has asked providers to submit their online postings to state officials by next week. The materials that survive state review will be made available to school districts by Aug. 10. "We expect the first science and math books to be digital by this fall," Schwarzenegger said. "If we expand this to more textbooks, schools could save hundreds of millions of dollars a year, and that's hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used to hire more teachers and to reduce class sizes." http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=59180 Events & Happenings: 2. NMSA's Annual Conference: NMSA ‘08 Technology Focus Video. NMSA ‘09 Invitation Video: Indianapolis, IN Conference November 5-7, 2009. Individual Registration is now open. 3. ATTENTION Michigan Association of Middle School Educators & Friends: MAMSE is putting together a bus for the trip to the National Middle School Association’s Annual Conference in Indianapolis, IN this fall. 4. NMSA 09 Conference Connection: Stay connected before, during, and after the conference! Start your packing lists for the conference using packwhiz.com! 5. Keynote speakers for NMSA '09 have been announced: Daniel Pink (political connections) opens and Rick Wormeli closes. 6. NMSA has a new publication on the role of middle grades in drop-out prevention. You can download it as a pdf file. 7. Schools to Watch Conference June 25-27, Washington D.C. Conference registration info. 8. Educational Technology Leadership Conference, June 24th at Holt High School, Holt, MI. Register for the event. 10. The Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Annual Conference is coming up March 4-5, 2010 in Dexter, MI. MAMSE will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary!