Podcasts about connected educator

This week, Elana sits down with Nick Provenzano, an educator of over 15 years, technology integrator, makerspace director, speaker, and author. During the chat, Nick emphasizes the value of connections between educators, opens up about the importance of normalizing conversations about depression and anxiety in education, and provides tips for educators on how to collaborate with EdTech brands. 2:30: Nick's journey in Education 5:32: Nick speaks to keeping it real as an educator, and not presenting his perfect self, and toxic positivity 12:12: The value of becoming a mentor 16:33 The weirdness of seeing yourself become a mentor 19:10: How do we begin normalizing conversations around mental health? 25:05: “The only way you normalize something is by normalizing it.” 25:51: Depression is chemicals in your brain; learning your body. 26:03: “People put teachers up on pedestals just to tear them back down.” 29:40: Take a few things off your plate. 32:38: “Teachers wanna have fun because things suck sometimes.” It's okay to be silly sometimes. 35:30: “What is it you're asking these teachers to do, and if they weren't teachers, would you be paying them in sweatshirts?” 38:15: Teacher time is valuable. 39:57: It is awkward to ask for your compensation. 43:29: I didn't know that this is what my career would become. “It's strange, it's weird, I don't know.” 47:17: Know who you are and what that is worth. 47:38: “I just kept saying a higher number until people stopped calling. And then I knew what I was worth.” 51:04: The cultural knowledge of being a connected educator. 55:35: What inspires Nick? His wife, and his students. 56:13: And also Ted Lasso

A teacher first and foremost, Natalie is currently the Assessment Lead at Calgary Academy, a K-12 special education school in Alberta, Canada. She is also the host of the EduCrush podcast that features inspiring educators, innovators, leaders and activists who are reimagining education.

Adam has worked in public education for fifteen years in a variety of roles and is currently an Elementary Principal. He's also been a full time speaker and consultant traveling around the country working with school districts and meeting other amazing educators along the way. But most importantly, Adam's wife and two children at home are what make life so exciting and adventurous. Follow Adam on Twitter @mradamwelcome and visit his website at https://www.mradamwelcome.com/.

Are you a Connected Educator? It's time to get off your island! My connected journey started after reading "Lead Like A Pirate" by Shelley Burgess & Beth Houf. I was so excited to read it, I downloaded it on my Kindle, which had lots of links and it kept taking me to Twitter posts. I decided to dive right in and joined Twitter (@bobbiefrench). I connected with so many other educational leaders from my own state of Massachusetts and across the country. When I decided to get more involved with my local association, MSAA, some of my fellow committee members and I had been Twitter friends before meeting face to face at Convocation. It's a different feeling meeting someone in person that you've been friends with through Twitter for a while. I had the opportunity to meet many of my Twitter friends of a few years at the NAESP conference in Spokane, WA in 2019! It truly was like we were old friends and greeted each other with hugs, hung out, had dinner together like old friends. I met even more friends at the NASSP Conference in Boston. Since the conference was so close to home, I couldn't resist going and connecting with many more amazing leaders. I encourage you to get connected. Here's my Call To Action- Join Twitter, participate in a Twitter Chat or follow a hashtag (#LeadLAP, #PrincipalsInAction / #PIAChat, #Momsasprincipals, #TheBusyPrincipal ), join your local principal's association, join NAESP and/or NASSP, download the Voxer app.... connect with me and I can add you to a principal's group that will expand your learning and sharing opportunities. There are so many ways to get off your island, find your people, get connected with other busy principals who can help you be not so busy! Thank you for listening. Don't forget to follow/subscribe, leave a rating or a comment!

Now more than ever teachers need to feel like they are connected to their peers inside and outside of their immediate districts. In this episode, Sari and I talk about strategies to learning and grow as an educator, working with different types of learners and ways to connect with families, other educators, and educational leaders. Sari Goldberg McKeown is a lifelong learner. She believes education is about who we teach, not just about what we teach. Sari is passionate about culture, relationships, and learning from each other. She believes in the power of being a connected educator. As educators, we are better together! Sari has served as an educator in many K-12 roles for over fifteen years, including classroom teacher, literacy specialist, mentor, supervisor, and coordinator. Currently, Sari serves as a central office administrator and virtual principal on Long Island, New York. She is the co-founder and co-moderator of the #Read2Lead twitter chat and voxer group and co-founder of #UnitedWeLearn. Sari has been a guest facilitator for an array of twitter chats including #LeadLAP, #BookCampPD, and #FormativeChat. She is also honored to be a part of the EdCamp Long Island planning team and a panelist on the webinar series The Mentor Round Table.Sari is a graduate of New York University, with two graduate degrees from Hofstra and another from the College of St. Rose. Currently, Sari is a doctoral student in the Ed.D. Educational Administration and Supervision program at St. John’s University. Sari is a proud wife to third grade teacher, Bob, and bonus mom to three amazing children!Contact Info:Website: https://sarigmckeown.com/Twitter: @sgteach_sariLinked In: Sari Goldberg McKeownEmail: sgteach7@gmail.comResources:Twitter Hashtag we discussed on podcast: #parentcampPanelist on The Mentor Round Table: https://sites.google.com/view/mentorroundtable/home

Guest Dr. Rachelle Dene Poth explains the importance of being a “Connected Educator” and how unconventional teaching can change engagement and outcomes for students. Poth's approach has helped countless students reach their goals; her number one reason for continuing to share her knowledge and experiences with other educators.Host Bio: Dr. Chris Balow is the Chief Academic Officer at SchoolMint. Dr. Balow has a Ph.D in Educational Psychology and served for 33 years as an educator in various roles with focuses on literacy, mental health, and the behavioral and emotional growth of students. He has worked the last 6 years in the educational technology field to promote student success on a larger scale.

As we have moved to remote working, distance or hybrid learning, and virtual conferences, staying connected has become even more difficult than ever before, missing out on those ‘in between' moments in hallways, planning rooms, or around the proverbial water cooler. Some people find that becoming a more connected educator helps bridge this gap. Today, I talk to an amazing leader, Greg Bagby, the Coordinator of Instructional Technology at Hamilton County Schools, about what it means to be a connected educator, how he stays connected, and what he sees in the years ahead. Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you'd like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12. Links to Resources from the Show: Video Podcast

In this show we interviewed James Varlack and Instructional Technology Specialist who with the help of his lovely wife moderate the #RGVEduChat. If you are interested in starting a Twitter Chat, this episode is definitely one that is worth listening too. James speaks with us about the preparation that goes behind the scenes to offer us an amazing Twitter chat on Sunday evenings. James also shares with us his personal experiences and growth through participating in Twitter chats and let's us know where he sees the #RGVEduChat chat growing into. This is a worthwhile episode with various gems shared by James. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myedtechlife/support

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Jeff welcomes Pennsylvania educator Matt Friedman to discuss 4 Ways For Tech Coaches to Tech Coach At Tech Conferences.   We are also excited to share our updated subscription links with you over at www.TeacherCast.net/Subscribe (http://www.teachercast.net/Subscribe) . Check out the podcast today! Did You Know We Have A New Place To Listen To The Podcast?Check out Ask the Tech Coach on these new locations Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243) Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL0Fza1RoZVRlY2hDb2FjaA%3D%3D) Visit our Podcast Homepage (https://www.teachercast.net/attc-instructional-technology-coaching/tech-coach-podcast/) Tech Coach Tip of the WeekWhen attending conferences such as FETC, TCEA, or even ISTE it’s important to wear multiple hats. As a Tech Coach representing your district, you should keep your eyes open for what will be useful with your teachers. As a Connected Educator, you should be reaching out to network with other Tech Coaches. Most importantly, you are going to the conference to learn how to be a better professional development provider so take advantage of everything that you have access to while at the conference. How To Tech Coach At A Tech ConferenceMake a list of sessions you wish to attend and add it to your CalendarAdd sessions that are both Tech Coach focused as well as sessions that might benefit your district and teachers Attend sessions of “rockstar educators” to learn how others present both workshops and lecture sessions Talk to your Administrators about what will be happening and what type of recon you could be doing for the district-let them know you are going to the conference Prepare to do a TON of Networking-social media, face to faceDo your homework before you go Hangout near the Press Room, Bloggers Cafe, and walk the vendor floor Take NotesUse an App such as Evernote to take notes during the conference. Notes can be video, audio, or written Crowdsource your note-taking with others in the session or at the conference If you can’t attend a session, seek out the presenter links from the conference website After the Conference- Pay it forward with staffConnect with presenters Create Twitter Lists Share your curated resources Tech Coach MastermindJoin the Tech Coach Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind) and learn how to help your school district today!2 Mastermind group meetings each month Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind (http://www.teachercast.net/Mastermind)   Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail (http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach (http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net (mailto:feedback@teachercast.net)   Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach (http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Matt Friedman | @mfriedmanPGH Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail:...

Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach: The Connected Educator | Steve Hargadon | Jan 17 2012 by Steve Hargadon

In this episode of Outside The Bubble I’m chatting with Dr. Samantha Fecich, Professor, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, and PSL fan!  Sam is passionate about helping preservice teachers up their social media game and build an incredible online presence - the kind you’re not embarrassed about people, especially potential employers, finding.  While Sam is passionate about the work she does with preservice teachers our conversation goes into tips, tricks, and strategies for all teachers and students.  Topics covered in this episode include:  Why teachers need social media  Understanding how to shape and control your digital presence Assignments so we understand where we are online and what to do if we don’t like what we find Why it’s important to be a connected educator What type of content to post and where How to build a Twitter PLN Finding and using hashtags  Optimizing your social  media pages Tools you can use for social media  How to show up on social media when you feel like you have nothing to say How to show up on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook    My favorite from the episode:  “Spreading little bread crumbs of awesomeness over the internet” Connect with Sam via her website or @sfecich across social media.  www.sfecich.com  Join me on Instagram @OutSideTheBubblePodcast

Dean Vendramin (@vendi55) is a teacher in the Regina Catholic School Division and a member of the Connected Educator program in that Division. This year, the group embarked on a Podcast Club and, over the course of a week in August, used podcast episodes to spark learning and connected conversations.

Sometimes the people you meet by being a Connected Educator help you with a single question. Others remain long-term collaborators, like Rae Fearing with Matt Weld's NoWorksheetWeek project. In this episode, Rae and Matt talk about teaching, leadership, technology, NGSS, Google Innovators, and more.

Sometimes the people you meet by being a Connected Educator help you with a single question. Others remain long-term collaborators, like Rae Fearing with Matt Weld's NoWorksheetWeek project. In this episode, Rae and Matt talk about teaching, leadership, technology, NGSS, Google Innovators, and more.

Get my 5 Tips To Address Implicit Bias Within Ourselves and Others About Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. Dr. Will Deyamport, III is a globally recognized Connected Educator and Connected Ed Consultant. Motivated by his passions for education and digital media, he has been able to leverage the use of social technologies in the classroom to enhance the learning experiences of people worldwide. While his efforts are primarily targeted towards teachers, it is his thought leadership in this specific field that has helped him to create an innovative, interactive and integrated classroom experience for students and teachers alike. In addition to identifying existing and underutilized digital tools and resources in education, Dr. Deyamport has worked diligently to bridge that gap. It is this core endeavor that has taken him on the professional adventure of a lifetime! His research and work in this field has helped shape his social entrepreneurship and given him the opportunity to connect and collaborate with some of the most inspiring and acclaimed people in education both nationally and internationally. Through these collaborations, Dr. Deyamport has been able to facilitate and curate powerful, thought-provoking and enlightening conversations and content which look at a multitude of issues educators face inside and outside of the classroom. The expansion and diversification of his professional portfolio has resulted in Dr. Will becoming a highly sought after speaker, presenter and guest lecturer. Dr. Will’s latest project The Edupreneur: Making the impact and the income is now available for digital download. Show Highlights Will’s process for finding a diverse group of guests on his show Sometimes we need to pivot to find our niche Tips for people of color aspiring to become Edupreneurs The Edupreneur: Making the impact and the income Connect with Dr. Will Twitter: @iamDrWill Additional Resources The Edupreneur: Making the impact and the income Connect with me on Twitter @sheldoneakins www.sheldoneakins.com

As the Internet has become more and more pervasive in our everyday lives educators from around the world have been looking for ways to harness this to continue their professional growth outside of the traditional professional development that their districts and schools have provided. This has led to the growth of being a connected educator. Read More

In this episode of the METC Podcast, I talk with Andy Wall from the Orchard Farm School District.  Andy is a Innovation Class teacher and it is his job to get students creating everyday. How cool is that!  We discuss what it means to be connected. We discuss how being connected can give educators access to all kinds of support and resources.  Looking for a new way to teach a unit? Toss a question out to your PLN on Twitter and watch the ideas roll in. Andy shares how he is connected.  He also shares how we can stay connected without it taking up so much time! Being connected to educators all over the world gives you access to unlimited PD.   Episode’s “Commercials”   Be sure to checkout #MOEdChat - Thursdays 9PM How do you get your students connected? Share at #METCpodcast Checkout the #METC19 Conference link below!   Checkout the resources below to get yourself connected:   Education Twitter Chats   Voxer   LinkedIn   Slack   Episode’s Guest: Andy Wall - Innovation Class Teacher - @awall777   #METC19 Conference - February 11-13, 2019

Mason, M. Ed. is an Education Technology National Instructor with EdTechTeacher, Inc. and a Doctorate of Education student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He is passionate about helping educators transform teaching and learning through technology integration and closing the digital divide through equitable access to technology for all students. @EdTechMason on Social Media […]

This episode was originally aired LIVE during VoicEd Radio’s 1 year anniversary Radiothon on Saturday, March 3rd. A collaboration between #QueseraSarah and the #TC2 podcast!! We breakdown ITSE’s “How to be a connected educator” infographic! Here it is: https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=164&category=ISTE-Connects-blog&article= We also look at the PRO’S and CON’S about being a connected educator and also some questions from audience members.

Derek Oldfield is the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Wirt County High School in Elizabeth, WV. Derek is a former classroom teacher of mathematics and a strong proponent of Personalized PD and being a Connected Educator. Derek and I discuss his journey through education and the #WVEdChat. This Episode’s Links & Info: Derek Oldfield Derek’s Blog Read More

'But I noticed that people were using twitter in an different way and I definitely had that prejudice about it, thinking people were sharing what they had for breakfast.' Phillipa shares shares her stories and experiences with growing connections with other teachers - including on twitter - and becoming a connected educator.

The episode you’re about to hear is a free coaching call I conducted with a graduate of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. It’s a combination of instructional coaching and life coaching all sort of rolled into one, where I’m answering teacher’s specific questions about productivity and balance and managing it all. This particular call is with a 5th grade teacher named April. April’s challenge right now is with trying to find balance and intentionality during times of year that are super demanding, such as parent conference week. As we get into the conversation, we dig deeper into her social media habits, and exploring how her desire to learn from and connect with our educators is sometimes swallowing up more time than she intends, and interfering with her ability to get a good nights sleep and stay in balance. You’ll hear me mention a free intentional connectivity challenge, and if that’s something you’re interested in joining, you can sign up here and join us!    

On this episode, I hangout with Dr. Lauren Tucker and we chat about her research on using a Twitter-supported personal learning network for professional growth.

Learn how to become a connected educator with Birdville ISD's Coordinator of Professional Learning, Chrysten Caviness.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "Becoming a Connected Educator" with special guest presenter, Craig Yen, November 5, 2016. Are you a teacher or administrator who has been reluctant to try using social media tools such as Twitter to connect with other educators? Have you wanted to expand your professional learning network but just didn't know how? Often it's because you haven't seen how it can help you and you don't feel you have the time to learn with all of the many demands on your time. You aren't alone. I guarantee that you won't want to miss this webinar with our special guest, Craig Yen. Craig is a 5th grade teacher who teaches at Valle Verde Elementary in Berkeley, California. He is a fan of all things Edtech and enjoys learning from others and sharing this learning widely. No matter where you go on the internet or even f2f you will find him participating and sharing constantly with others, whether it is in EdCamps, webinars, Google Hangouts, Twitter chats, #coffeeEDUs, Mystery Skype calls, or at conferences such as CUE, ISTE and #notatiste. He is someone who is an awesome example of a teacher who has navigated this maze and has learned tools, tips and tricks to manage it with great success! Within this session, you will learn what it means to be a connected educator. Tips will be given on how to manage your Twitter stream and how and where to find people to connect with. He'll also share examples of projects that will demonstrate how you can connect yourself and your students outside the classroom walls. http://yen4teaching.blogspot.com/ (Craig Yen’s blog) Connect with him on Twitter @craigyen

The PrincipalPLN is a weekly podcast hosted by Theresa Stager, Jessica Johnson and Spike Cook. We are committed to creating podcasts that are informative, innovative and fun! The concept of the podcast was developed by Theresa Stager, who at the time, was a first-year principal seeking ways to learn from others. Theresa reached out to Jessica Johnson, and they invited Spike Cook to join. The crew began podcasting in September of 2013.  Each week we interview teachers, principals, superintendents, authors and presenters to learn  how to become more effective educators! We are dedicated to being the lead learners in all that we do.   Stay tuned for more details as we organize our schedule! Follow us on Twitter

This podcast primarily features a recording from the October 22, 2015, OACTE, OEQA, OATE Fall Conference in Edmond, Oklahoma, held at the University of Central Oklahoma. The recorded session was my breakout presentation titled, "Discovering Useful New Ideas as a Connected Educator: Tips for Using Flipboard, Pocket, Twitter and Nuzzel." Check out the podcast shownotes for links to my presentation slides (shared as a Google Presentation) and other referenced links and videos. Access that website using the shortened URL wfryer.me/ideas. The introduction of this podcast includes some reflections on the 2015 Write Well, Sell Well Conference in Oklahoma City, on October 22-23, 2015. Referenced websites from the introduction are also included in the podcast shownotes. The session description for "Discovering Useful New Ideas as a Connected Educator" was: If “chance favors the connected mind,” as Steven Johnson maintains, what are some of the best strategies educators can use to discover new ideas useful for teaching and learning? Learn how to use the free apps Flipboard and Nuzzle, Twitter lists, and other strategies to more effectively discover, save and share ideas useful professionally and personally. Learn why it is important to customize your personal or classroom Twitter account to show others your particular educational focus and interests. Learn to use Twitter hashtags to connect locally and globally to learn and grow as a professional educator.

I chat with Kerry Gallagher about what being a connected educator has impacted her practice as an educator.

Tom was a great guest to have on Principally Speaking.  He reminded me that unless listeners are changing their educational practice, there isn't much point to my show.  Be sure to connect with Tom on Twitter, check out his very well-written blog, and become of a member of the Educator's PLN.  Finally, he is the co-author of The Relevant Educator and author of The Educator's Guide to Creating Connections, due for release this September.   Connect with Tom on Twitter Tom's Blog The Educator's PLN

SMARTBRIEF AND SMARTBLOGS  present AWARD WINNING EDUCATION BLOGGER, MIKE FISHER "Why it's important to be a Connected Educator" Mike knows why.  I know why.  Do you? Only about 15%-20% of the nations educators are "connected". Lets up that number!   www.smartbrief.com   www.smartblogs.com  @sbeducation  

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TH On Air Episode 3 features Bobby Dodd. Bobby is currently the principal at New Lexington High School but is making the move to Lincoln High School in the Gahanna-Jefferson School District near Columbus, Ohio. His educational vision, he said, is to prepare every student for lifetime learning opportunities while providing collaborative and innovative learning environments, allowing all students the opportunity to succeed. He was named a BestEdTech Educator Leader Innovator Award" finalist through the Ohio Educational Technology Conference in 2013. Dodd also was named Connected Educator of the Month by the Ohio Appalachian Collaborative in 2013.

SUPER LIBRARIAN, CONNECTED EDUCATOR , SHANNON MILLER, LIBRARIAN AT VAN METER,IA SCHOOLS IS OUR GUEST

MSM 268: Twitter never stops….One linkey dink. Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. Jokes You Can Use: Eileen Award: Twitter: Mark Maudlin, Kip Email: Aaron Atwood Advisory: Cost of things: Students are probably pretty aware of Facebook. Recently, Facebook purchased “WhatsApp” for $19 billion. What could they have purchased with that instead? http://twentytwowords.com/things-that-are-cheaper-than-facebooks-new-acquisition-whatsapp-like-iceland-for-instance/ Visiting America What would you tell visitors from other countries about America? http://mentalfloss.com/article/55140/10-japanese-travel-tips-visiting-america Would it be OK to have a dance restricted by grades? http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/top-grades-open-the-door-to-school-dance-in-montgomery/2014/02/03/3bb75640-89df-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_story.html?wprss=rss_Copy%20of%20local-alexandria-social How Real are Videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qrGOi41iwE Elie Wiesel’s Acceptance Speech We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Sometimes we must interfere. one person of integrity, can make a difference, a difference of life and death. What all these victims need above all is to know that they are not alone; that we are not forgetting them, that when their voices are stifled we shall lend them ours, that while their freedom depends on ours, the quality of our freedom depends on theirs. http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1986/wiesel-acceptance.html Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE MINUTE-LABELING CONTAINERS I was recently reading the December, 2013 issue of Science Scope, a magazine written for Middle School Science Teachers, published by the National Science Teachers Association. In this issue, I was reading the safety question of the month, written by Ken Roy, director of environmental health and safety for Glastonbury Public Schools in Glastonbury, CT. The question is: If I transfer a chemical from its original container to a secondary container, what information do I need on the label of the new container? http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2014/1/10_Middle_School_Science_Minute-Labeling_Containers.html From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. And as Troy says, “The Twitter never stops!” Strategies: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/inventing-the-american-presidency-kenneth-c-davis Resources: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/02/how-to-add-450-fonts-to-your-google.html#.UwjH2fRdW8t Google Newspaper Archives Newspapers from around the world. These vary greatly in time periods as well. Lots of applications. Have students research a specific time period and compare how different newspapers reported the events. Have students view a single newspaper over time to see the changes in attitudes, reporting, etc. Have students compare the advertisements in a variety of newspapers. Have students use the newspapers accounts to develop a setting for a story. http://news.google.com/newspapers Video Conference Programs This database, sponsored by Polycom, Inc., contains programs from content providers such as zoos and museums that offer ISDN or IP based videoconferencing. The Berrien County ISD has researched this information to the best of our knowledge. If you have any corrections or updates, please email them to twice.cc.board@gmail.com. http://projects.twice.cc/vcpd/searchprogram.php Web Spotlight: Dating Rules http://twentytwowords.com/30-rules-for-boyfriends-from-2-little-girls-with-very-high-standards/ Connected Educator 2014 Conference Random Thoughts . . . Blended Learning. Class I’m taking as a student.

MSM 267: Make Shawn feel good, Dave Does the Climate Change ... Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. Jokes You Can Use: Eileen Award: iTunes: Sghtblindr Twitter: Marie Booz Google+: Michael Dettloff Facebook: Advisory: Different Students http://www.coolcatteacher.com/videos/autistic-boy-speaks/ Rewritten Book titles http://www.themillions.com/2014/01/read-me-please-book-titles-rewritten-to-get-more-clicks.html Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE MINUTE-SPECIAL EDUCATION I was recently reading the December, 2013 issue of Science Scope, a magazine written for Middle School Science Teachers, published by the National Science Teachers Association. In this issue, I came upon an article entitled, "Special Education in the Science Classroom: A Co-Teaching Scenario" written by Lisa Dieker, Lisa Finnegan, Kelly Grillo, and Dennis Garland. In the article they cite five areas that science teachers should consider regarding building a positive, inclusive classroom setting. 1. Both teachers must be involved 2. Reading and vocabulary instruction is critical 3. Teaching students how to write in the science curriculum 4. Using effective grouping and teaching social skills directly 5. Assess learning constantly http://k12science.net/Podcast/Podcast/Entries/2014/1/3_Middle_School_Science_Minute-Special_Education.html From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Strategies: Meryl Streep provides examples of Voice From the Ellen Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8TSBw5JiWE#t=159 Resources: Getty Publications Virtual Library Free digital backlist titles from the Getty Publications Archives http://www.getty.edu/publications/virtuallibrary/index.html MetPublications http://www.metmuseum.org/research/metpublications Full text online: (395 current choices): http://www.metmuseum.org/research/metpublications/titles-with-full-text-online?searchtype=F Create Infographics Nice rundown on different tools to create infographics. http://www.razorsocial.com/make-your-own-infographic/ Down for everyone or just me? Neat site that will let you know if a web site is down, or just down for you. This can help troubleshoot if a firewall is blocking a site or school filters, etc. http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/# Online Timer/Clock Free, easy to use. http://www.teachit.co.uk/custom_content/Timer/clock3.html Web Spotlight: 3 Things We Should Stop Doing in Professional Development by George Couros • January 30, 2014 1. Creating a detailed agenda 2. Scheduling back-to-back-to-back-to-back learning 3. Thinking that “collaboration” with others is the only way we learn http://connectedprincipals.com/archives/10156 Remind 101 Adds Support for Sending Text Messages to Subgroups http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2014/01/remind-101-adds-support-for-sending.html#.Uu55BnddW8s Map: 'How Much Snow It Typically Takes to Cancel School in the U.S.' Trubetskoy includes the following clarifications: http://m.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/01/map-how-much-snow-it-typically-takes-to-cancel-school-in-the-us/283470/ Connected Educator 2014 Conference The Educator’s Un/Conference . . . and 4 Scechs to boot!

#2 IN OUR CONTINUING SERIES . CONNECTED EDUCATORS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND CHANGING THE FACE OF EDUCATION K-20 , PUBLIC AND PRIVATE. EDUCATION  BLOGGER AND TWEETER EXTRODINAIRE IS MY CO-HOST WITH HIS SPECIAL GUEST.

TOM WHITBY PRESENTS SHANNON MILLER, #1 IN AN ONGOING SERIES 

In this summary of the 10/31/13 Edtechchat, U.S. Secretary of Edcuation Arne Duncan is our guest moderator. Tune in as we recap the week's chat on being a connected educator. Follow: @ajpodchaski@S_bearden @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

New thinking and new approaches to professional development are gaining popularity among educators. Creating a Personal Learning Network (PLN) is one of these new ways to do PD. In this segment we explore the pros and cons (mostly pros) of developing a PLN for professional development. George Siemens is an educator and researcher on learning, technology, networks, analytics, and openness in education. Sheryl Nussbaum Beach is co-founder, of Powerful Learning Practice (http://plpnetwork.com/)and author of, The Connected Educator. Lynn Hilt is an Elementary school principal, K-6 technology integration coach and author of "The Principal's Post" blog.