Podcasts about Connected learning

The following episode originally aired in July of 2022. You can find the rest of that coaching series here:  The Leader as a Coach: Developing People The Leader as a Coach: Being Coachable    The five skills that leaders can start to work on today to become more effective leaders through coaching are deep listening, inquiry, giving clear feedback, guiding focus, and doing your own work.  Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Conversation Overview Coaching is "deliberately providing a safe and challenging environment where change is possible" Deep listening "Being profoundly heard by another person is a transformative experience." – Jim Herrington "The experience of being deeply listened to makes us different." – Trisha Taylor Inquiry One reason we get bored listening is because we're not actively asking questions. We're not really all that curious, we're busy, and we're distracted.  Giving clear feedback Guiding focus Part of the skill of guiding focus is helping people pay attention to the things they need to be paying attention to. Doing your own work Links:  The Leader As Coach: Developing People Giving and receiving feedback Defined and Connected Learning is Imperative for Effective Leadership: Part 1 Two Feet Walking Workbook Coaching description on our website Our Love Hate Relationship with Goals (podcast episode) Two Feet Walking Podcast Series Thank you for listening. If you enjoy listening to The Leader's Journey Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few seconds and leave a rating and/or comment over on iTunes or share it with your friends on Facebook … Thank you!

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has undergone a dramatic shift in the last decade, driven by the need to address inequities in education, workforce development, and social impact giving. Companies that prioritize social responsibility can gain the trust and loyalty of their customers, establishing themselves as impactful contributors to society. As companies reimagine their approach to philanthropic programs, initiatives like AT&T Aspire and Year Up have transformed how organizations create opportunities for underserved communities while aligning with corporate goals. DisruptED explores the evolution of CSR with Kelem Butts, the Vice President of CSR Strategy at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.How are leaders leveraging CSR to drive meaningful change in a disrupted world?In the first episode of this two-part series on DisruptED, host Ron Stefanski sits down to explore the evolution of CSR with Kelem Butts. The conversation also delves into the integration of upskilling initiatives and future of social impact giving. From his 22-year career at AT&T to his current role at United Way, Kelem shares key insights from the frontlines of corporate philanthropy.Key Points from the Episode:– The Evolution of CSR: Kelem discusses how CSR programs like AT&T Aspire transitioned from funding education to directly investing in workforce upskilling, emphasizing alignment with corporate goals.– The Power of Upskilling: Programs such as Year Up demonstrate how providing technical and soft skills to underserved communities can disrupt traditional pathways into corporate roles.– Rewiring Career Paths: Kelem shares his personal journey from corporate marketing to becoming a leader in CSR, illustrating the growing importance of purpose-driven work in today's business landscape.Kelem Butts is an accomplished Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader with over two decades of experience at AT&T, where he directed multi-million-dollar initiatives such as AT&T Aspire and Connected Learning to bridge the digital divide and support student success. Currently serving as Vice President of CSR Strategy at United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, he leverages his expertise in grant management, sustainability operations, and strategic partnerships to position organizations as key ESG resources. His career highlights include spearheading large-scale philanthropic programs, fostering public-private collaborations, and driving impactful outcomes for both communities and corporations.

In today's episode, Michelle Murphy, Kirk Banghart, and Denille LePlatt are joined by Ken Haptonstall (Executive Director, Colorado River BOCES) to discuss the integration of career and technical education (CTE) in rural communities. Haptonstall's extensive experience and expertise with rural school districts in Colorado brings an eye-opening perspective to this conversation. Haptonstall emphasizes the importance of workforce development and industry certifications for students, infusing career connected learning into schools, and the challenges and solutions these initiatives face in a state predominantly focused on college readiness. Tune in to learn more about the real-world experience Haptonstall hopes to bring to rural schools in Colorado.

We are back for our fifth season of Redefining Rural! In the opening episode Kirk, Michelle, and Denille talk with David Blackburn, the Superintendent of Salida Schools District, about the power of Career Connected Learning and the critical impact that the state grants have made to this work! We will also discuss how the end of these grants will hurt students across the state and possible solutions to keep the work going.  

Michelle Cheang is the Program Director of the Catalyze Challenge. She joins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the career-connected learning grants offered through Michelle's organization. Catalyze aims to fund innovation in career exposure and preparation for ages 11-22 through grants, shared learning, and storytelling. Michelle explains how Catalyze takes an equity lens, seeking to expand opportunities for historically excluded groups. The new Catalyze Challenge runs through September 22nd and will fund exploratory projects on two themes: career exploration for young teens and meaningful employer partnerships. So there's still time to submit. Michelle stresses the application process is simple, just clearly explain the problem and your proposed solution. She predicts education will need to coordinate more closely with employer needs, as skills gain importance over degrees. Her advice: always keep students at the center and consider their full context. Don't miss this informative look at Catalyze's efforts to spur promising new career-connected learning programs for youth. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on the future of learning.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by The Christensen Institute.The webinar recording can be accessed here.While most K-12 schools are increasingly focused on career exposure and work-based learning, these career-oriented activities and lessons focus solely on skills. It's time schools harness the full potential of career-connected learning by pairing skill building with network building.In an 18-month pilot program led by the Christensen Institute—in partnership with three intermediary organizations representing 20 pilot sites—career-connected learning practitioners revealed the challenges and successes experienced in beginning to strategically implement network building through lessons and activities. Featuring leaders from both research and practice, this edWeb podcast reveals 10 key lessons learned in this implementation and highlight specific strategies schools can implement in the coming year.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.The Christensen Institute A nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to improving the world through Disruptive Innovation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Education has a dual challenge of not only keeping up with the scores of information and knowledge developed every day, it must also keep up with the changing ways we learn and consume content. Education is also too valuable of a tool to be isolated to the financially or geographically fortunate.  Connected technologies, paired with 5G, are helping educators meet these challenges and offer students an opportunity for economic and social mobility.   In this episode of The Restless Ones I had the pleasure to sit with two women helping advance education in the connected age:  Dr. Amy Novak, President of St. Ambrose University, and Dr. Keisha King, Senior National Education Administrator at T-Mobile for Education.  They represent a growing trend of private-public partnerships that are necessary to push society to the next level.  Dr. Novak has utilized a set of her restless peers, to create “a pilot of the willing” to develop the latest tools, lessons, and communities for higher learning.  Partnering with Dr. King, and other education-focused leaders from the tech world brings access to the latest technologies, which in turn brings the power of knowledge to everyone, from the most flourishing of cities to the most remote broadband deserts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Salvation Army NW Community Center in Palm Beach County has established a new AT&T Connected Learning Center to assist in narrowing the digital divide. This initiative provides free access to a variety of resources, such as high-speed Fiber internet, Wi-Fi, Dell Technologies computers, and educational resources for youth, families, and seniors. AT&T employees will also provide tutoring and mentoring services to those in need. To further support digital inclusion in underserved communities, Dell Technologies has donated Dell OptiPlex computers and monitors with integrated audio and webcams to support virtual learning. In addition, World Wide Technology, the largest minority supplier of IT services worldwide, is providing installation and configuration services. To learn more about AT&T Connected Learning, please visit att.com/connectedlearning. For information about The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County, visit https://salvationarmyflorida.org/westpalmbeach.

Laura Steinbrink, a teacher for 27 years, presents technology and instructional practices at workshops locally, around her state, and nationally. She is also an educational consultant. Laura teaches Pre-AP ELA 10 and freshmen English for the Waynesville R-VI School District. Laura is the author of www.rockntheboat.com, a Feedspot Top 200 blog in Education, and she has published articles for Matt Miller, Denis Sheeran, and articles for ISTE, ISTE TEN, Buncee, Kahoot, Getting Smart, Parent Square, Classtime, and other educational related companies. Laura is also a contributing author in the following educational books: 100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL School  Leaders Should Stop Doing &100 No-Nonsense Things that ALL Teachers Should STOP Doing, published by Pushbound EDU; Focused Environments, Stories of Change Vol 3, published by Connected Learning; and In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking by Rachelle Dene Poth, published by Edumatch Publishing. Laura's work in the classroom has been featured in: ISTE's Empowered Learner Magazine, What Works: Sketchnoting engages students while building comprehension, Designed to Learn by Dr. Lindsay Portnoy, and featured twice in Tech Like A Pirate by Matt Miller. Laura also co-authored a Microsoft Education course: Creative Expression and Social-Emotional Learning with Francesca Arturi of Buncee. More recently, Laura became a content creator for the app, Zigazoo. Her channel is called, Bienvenidos.@SteinbrinkLaura (Twitter)@SteinbrinkLaura (Instagram)@SteinbrinkLaura (Voxer)@SteinbrinkLaura (Wakelet Profile)

For this week's podcast, Tonianne, Kayla, and Samantha discuss the importance of connected learning and the strides made in today's educational climate! They refer to the levels of connected learning between relationships, diversity, and personal experiences. "The Connected Learning Research Network" focuses on the importance of the classroom and the desire to create a safe space for individual student relationships. The three also discuss the young students mentioned in the reading and the importance of their experiences. They all agree that even though it's a work in progress, Connected Learning is fundamental to the development of every student.ReferencesConnected Learning Alliance (2018). About connected learning. Retrieved December 5, 2022, Retrieved from https://clalliance.org/about-connected-learning/  Ito, M., Arum, R., Conley, D., Guttiérez, K., Kirshner, B., Livingstone, S., Michalchik, V., Penuel, W., Peppler, K., Pinkard, N., Rhodes, J., Salen Tekinbaş, K., Schor, J., Sefton-Green, J., & Craig Watkins, S. (2020). The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a Decade of Engaged Scholarship. Irvine, CA: Connected Learning Alliance.

Today we're talking about what it means to be coachable and what it means to have a posture of coachability. Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Conversation Overview Overview of episodes in the series so far What does it mean to be coachable?  Reflecting on our own coachability The importance of being coachable at every level in an organization  Developing curiosity The value of an organization or community committed to personal growth and development Links Faithwalking The Leader As Coach: Five essential skills The Leader As Coach: Developing People Giving and receiving feedback Defined and Connected Learning is Imperative for Effective Leadership: Part 1 Two Feet Walking Workbook Coaching description on our website Our Love Hate Relationship with Goals (podcast episode) Two Feet Walking Podcast Series

EDINBURG, Texas - The AT&T Foundation is donating $25,000 to the Rio Grande Valley Partnership to help address the Valley's digital divide.At a news conference held at a UT-Rio Grande Valley facility in Edinburg, AT&T's J.D. Salinas said his company was investing $2 billion across the country over the next three years to bridge the digital divide.With the funding, RGV Partnership is to ask UTRGV to provide courses to help those with limited or no computer skills. UTRGV says it will provide instruction in four centers across the Valley, one in each of the region's four counties. “I am honored to announce today, that together with UTRGV and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, and with the leadership of Senator Hinojosa (without him we would not be here today), AT&T is giving a $25,000 grant through the AT&T Foundation to the RGV Partnership to support South Texans impacted by the digital divide,” Salinas said.“This grant is part of AT&T's recent announcement (of a) nationwide commitment to bridge the digital divide and homework gap. AT&T is committing more than $2 billion over the next three years to bridge that digital divide through affordable broadband offers for both consumers and education institutions, as well as high quality educational resources, community investments through AT&T's Connected Learning (program).”Salinas is vice president of external and legislative affairs for AT&T.Appearing with Salinas at the news conference were Sergio Contreras, representing the RGV Partnership, state Sen. Juan Hinojosa of McAllen, and three representatives from UTRGV - Veronica Gonzales, Ron Garza, and Linda Ufland Romo.The attached podcast features remarks given at the news conference by AT&T's Salinas, along with interviews with RGVP's Contreras and UTRGV's Ufland Romo. 

The five skills that leaders can start to work on today to become more effective leaders through coaching are deep listening, inquiry, giving clear feedback, guiding focus, and doing your own work.  Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Conversation Overview Coaching is "deliberately providing a safe and challenging environment where change is possible" Deep listening "Being profoundly heard by another person is a transformative experience." – Jim Herrington "The experience of being deeply listened to makes us different." – Trisha Taylor Inquiry One reason we get bored listening is because we're not actively asking questions. We're not really all that curious, we're busy, and we're distracted.  Giving clear feedback Guiding focus Part of the skill of guiding focus is helping people pay attention to the things they need to be paying attention to. Doing your own work Links:  The Leader As Coach: Developing People Giving and receiving feedback Defined and Connected Learning is Imperative for Effective Leadership: Part 1 Two Feet Walking Workbook Coaching description on our website Our Love Hate Relationship with Goals (podcast episode) Two Feet Walking Podcast Series Thank you for listening. If you enjoy listening to The Leader's Journey Podcast, the best way to support us is to take just a few seconds and leave a rating and/or comment over on iTunes or share it with your friends on Facebook … Thank you!  

In this episode, I speak with Canadian author, educator and social media strategist, Garth von Buchholz, about why continuous and connective learning, and digital literacy is so important for online learning today. Click HERE for Accessible Transcript Garth brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation and shares powerful insights on opportunities for teaching critical thinking skills through digital literacy, e-learning, social media and social change, systemic white privilege, micro-learning, and so much more! Social hub: garthvb.com Web-blog:  www.globalisland.ca Twitter: @Garth_vB

In today's episode with Amanda and Sam, they discuss the importance of Connected Learning and how it will relate to educators and their classrooms. While they are both physical education teachers, stay tuned while they discuss different ways Connected Learning can be used to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Ever hear of the “4C's” or “learning styles”? Yeah? In today's episode they also discuss the Tesia Marshik TED Talk based on Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection as well as Soule and Warrick's article related to the importance of the 21st century “survival skills.” Tune in to find out their take on connected learning and how they will incorporate connected learning to their world/ how you can too!ReferencesIto et al. (2020) The Connected Learning Research Network: Reflections on a decade of engaged scholarship. Irvine, CA: Connected Learning Alliance.Marshik, T. (2015, April) Learning styles & the importance of critical self-reflection [Video] TED Conferences. https://youtu.be/855Now8h5Rs. Soulé, H., & Warrick, T. (2015). Defining 21st century readiness for all students: What we know and how to get there. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 9(2), 178–186. http://doi.org/10.1037/aca0000017.

Through her work as the Associate Director of the Connected Learning Lab at UC Irvine, Vera Michalchik studies learning in its many forms and settings—including community, home, online, and workplace environments.

As we head into summer vacation, students Estella and Killian and their Virtual Advisor Karen Goodman share their reflections on their experiences as learners in their virtually connected classroom with Michelle Morris Jones on the Phenomenal Teaching Podcast. It is informative and joyful to listen in on all the successes, challenges, and favorite memories as Estella and Killian share how they grew as a readers, writers, and thinkers! Both Estella and Killian highlight how they grew in terms of independence, time management, and self motivation. In addition, Killian shares how his writing took off this year via writers' workshop and engaging in meaningful inquiry projects. While Estella shares how she went from a student who didn't really like to read to a student who is always reading; in fact, her bookshelf is overflowing and she is now taking books to family gatherings! Karen shares how she grew as a teacher and how she had to practice the Jefferson County Open School principle of "adapting to the world as it is" to meet the needs of her 33 virtually connected 4th, 5th, and 6th grade learners. Karen prioritized maintaining personal connections, facilitating authentic inquiry projects, and utilizing workshop structures to maximize engagement, increase understanding, and to instill joy in learning. Killian and Estella hope that teachers will continue to be awesome (like Karen), practice flexibility, help students persevere through challenges, bring fun into the classroom, and recognize that virtual learners have become more self-directed and responsible. Most importantly, they want teachers to trust them as capable learners when they return to in-person learning environments in the fall. Karen hopes that students will recognize all that they have achieved this year and the importance of perseverance.

Connected learning has become a trend. When students connect with the world with the support of families, mentors, and friends, their interests become more than interests but passions and even the starting point for their careers. In this episode, Natalie and Grace will share their connected learning experience. This podcast is not only a reflection on Ito's Connected Learning book but also a reflection on how to support student development.

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Mimi Ito joins us to talk about her findings in the Digital Youth Project of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Initiative at the University of California, Irvine and how they have informed the Connected Learning Alliance and helped her establish Connected Camps.

This week's guest is Victoria Ransom, co-founder & CEO of Prisma. Prisma is a connected learning platform for 4th-8th graders. Victoria and I talk about the idea of connected learning, Prisma’s philosophy, uncommon yet common sense approaches to learning, & more. Follow Spencer Kier on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SP1NS1R

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by ClassLink and co-hosted by CoSN, AASA, and edWeb.net.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Student data is a critical component for navigating student success and making informed decisions within any school system. Today's highly connected learning environments present real challenges when it comes to balancing technology advances with the need to protect both student privacy and school data. In this edWeb podcast three superintendents review five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in any school system's use of technology. They share how their leadership teams make data privacy a priority across an entire school system. Effective strategies for communicating their district's commitment to assuring student data privacy are also reviewed. Additionally, the project director for CoSN's Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program shares information about how school districts can earn CoSN's Trusted Learning Environment Seal and why that process benefits stakeholders across a district. Each of the superintendents on the edWebinar panel represents a school district that has earned the Trusted Learning Environment Seal. They discuss how they each led that process in their own districts and the lessons learned along the way. This edWeb podcast will be of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders. ClassLink ClassLink's mission is to remove barriers between students and impactful education content.AASA, The Superintendents Association AASA advocates for equity for all students and develops and supports school system leaders.CoSN Visionary leaders empowering every learner to achieve their unique potential in a changing world.

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Bridge is an end to end learning and performance management platform that helps employees and managers transform their organization through Connected Learning; Performance Alignment; and Career Growth. John Knotwell, General Manager of Bridge, is here to share how to build people-first workplaces. JOHN KNOTWELL At Bridge, we know that people matter most, and we work to help companies and everyone working feel more connected to the work and each other. Today, it's important to establish a remote-first company culture that promotes connection, alignment, and growth. Since 2015, Bridge has helped nearly a thousand organizations - including many, right here in Utah - and millions of employees learn, perform, and grow. There are a few things to do in order to build a thriving company culture - and they translate well to remote work. 1. Be intentional - Set clear goals with teams and be present during remote check-ins. Showing up for each other is so important. 2. Put people first - It's as simple as that. Ensure people know they are valued and connect them to resources to help them succeed. 3. Look ahead - Focus on the present, but help people see what they are working toward. People matter most and we remain committed to helping companies build better cultures, especially now. DEREK MILLER Working remotely has certainly highlighted the importance of workplace culture and a connected, purposeful environment. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, and this is Speaking on Business. Originally Aired: November 23, 2020.

While this episode of The Innovator's Mindset Podcast opens with a fun debate about the etiquette of wearing pants vs wearing shorts, Dean Shareski and George Couros dig into deeper and more meaningful topics within education - like how to find joy in education in any learning environment. Dean's Twitter bio is a fitting description of this episode: "Working daily to reduce my ignorance. Concurrently trying to identify and linger in delight." In this episode, you will learn more about how Dean is creating hope and joy for all learners and how he answers George's question about how we can help people feel valued. Dean also shares a strategy that he uses to better understand how educators feel validated. Links: Dean Shareski Tweet about Hybrid Learning - https://twitter.com/shareski/status/1310753417699012609 Patrick Larkin Blog Post - https://patrickmlarkin.blog/2020/03/17/never-a-better-time-to-practice-gratitude/ Dean Shareski Tweet about Connected Learning - https://twitter.com/shareski/status/32184478281498624 George Couros' First Tweet - https://twitter.com/gcouros/status/1077298113 Dean Shareski Blog - https://ideasandthoughts.org/ Are All Voice Equal Dean Shareski Blog Post - http://ideasandthoughts.org/2018/09/05/are-all-voices-equal/comment-page-1/ In 100 Words - Gary Stager Blog Post - http://stager.tv/blog/?p=3575 This is the Time - Dean Shareski Blog Post - https://ideasandthoughts.org/2020/03/25/this-is-the-time/ Dean Shareski Twitter - https://twitter.com/shareski?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Dean Shareski Blog - https://ideasandthoughts.org/ Please share your thoughts with us on Twitter or Instagram at #InnovatorsMindset. More at georgecouros.ca George Couros on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gcouros George Couros on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gcouros George Couros on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgecourosauthor/ George Couros on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/george-couros-a5146519 For the full audio podcast: https://linktr.ee/gcouros The Innovator's Mindset:https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Mindset-Empower-Learning-Creativity/dp/0986155497/ref=zg_bs_69830_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ARY8KZTA242NVFMHF9X0 Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/Innovate-Inside-Box-Empowering-Innovators/dp/1948334127/ref=zg_bs_69830_12?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=75E0ZS6R2J330FAM9Y0A

Glenn Barnes is the coordinator of social studies learning for Saint Louis Public School. He is a graduate of Drury University as well as part of the leadership team for Connected Learning. Following Glenn on Twitter @socratesaskswhy.

In this episode of the Meaningful Learning podcast, I speak with Michael Robbins, who has a long history of being at the center of education reform and innovation. We had an enriching conversation about the future of education and the possibilities and hopes in front of us. In this episode we discuss:Learning led by interests, not standards How students win back their learning through credentialingThe power of technology to strengthen relationships not just deliver contentMichael also explains the wonderful and exciting projects he has in store. Join us for another episode of the Meaningful Learning podcast by Coconut Thinking. We hope you enjoy this episode and please let us have your thoughts and feedback. 

Every summer, kids who attend Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab STEM summer camps explore IoT, robotics, and coding, creating their own inventions to express themselves and solve problems for their communities. While distanced learning made this year’s camps a little different, it also enabled more students than ever to participate. In this episode, host PJ Jacobowitz chats with Senior Director of Corporate Responsibility at Qualcomm Angela Baker and Dr. Gloria Bañuelos, our Thinkabit Lab lead. They discuss what kids experience at the camps, the benefits of the connected environment, and how early STEM education empowers young girls and encourages a more diverse tech workforce.

From sounding out the alphabet to finishing college, from education evangelists to systems specialists, learn all about the world of remote learning. California school teacher Ben Cogswell shares what a successful video conference looks like for a class of 5-year-olds. Greg Theisen, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, talks about how a complete overhaul of the university's technology a few years ago paved the way for a smooth transition when the pandemic hit. Experts weigh in on where we go from here to support successful remote and online learning at all levels of education.Citrix has created a virtual series on remote work filled with research, tools, and best practices to guide, support, and enable the remote workforce. Greg Theisen is the Chief Information and Technology Officer at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. Jeff Olson is the Vice President of Student Experience at Post University.Bill Stegner is the virtual system specialist at Butler County Community College located in Butler, Pennsylvania.Ben Cogswell is a kindergarten teacher in Salinas, California.Amy Valentine is Chief Executive Officer of Future of School. 

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Laura Gogia. Laura Gogia, MD, PhD is an educational consultant, researcher, and designer specializing in program evaluation, digital learning, and higher education. She is the principal for Bandwidth Strategies, where she offers organizational development and creative support for institutions of higher and continuing education. She was formerly the associate director of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and liaison for the Virginia Longitudinal Data System at the State Council for the Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). Gogia earned her doctorate (PhD) in Education Research and Evaluation and her Medical Degree (MD), both at VCU. Segment 1: Researching the Student Experience [00:00-09:30] In this first segment, Laura discusses some of the variables for researching student experience. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) RIA # 19: Dr. Peter Felten on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Segment 2: Sensemaker as a Research Tool [09:31-19:32] In segment two, Laura describes uses of SenseMaker in research on student experience. In this segment, the following resources are mentioned: SenseMaker Tableau Segment 3: Connected Learning and Learning Design [19:33-35:37] In segment three, Laura shares about her most recent research interests. To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, post a comment below or contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.

Complete show notes with screenshots and templates available here. As we all find new ways to teach and learn during this unprecedented time, I want to share how you approach home learning with choice boards during school closures. In this episode with classroom teacher, Laura Steinbrink, you will learn how she is using choice and flexibility to reach the needs of her students. Laura is creating a week's worth of activities on one choice board with both online and offline options to make sure everything is equitable. She is even sharing her activities and templates. You don't want to miss this episode! But first… Shoutout Shoutout to all of the amazing educators in the Shake Up Learning Facebook group, helping each other, sharing ideas, and collaborating. Join us here. (It's FREE!) Quick Tip of the Week: This week, I want to hear from YOU! Let's all share what home learning looks like and jump on this Flipgrid to share your workspace, your struggles, your triumphs, and your lesson ideas. Home Learning with Choice Boards During School Closures (This interview was recorded on March 19, 2020.) Today, I am chatting with my friend and colleague, Laura Steinbrink. Laura is a high school teacher with 24 years of experience and is currently teaching in Plato, Missouri, as well as the communications director and softball coach for her district. She wears many hats in her small, rural school district. Laura has always integrated technology in her classroom. Her students have been using Google Classroom and many other digital tools during the regular school year. So they already understand how to use many different tools. It's also worth noting that at the time of this interview, state testing was still on the table. But very soon after we wrapped up, Laura received the news that it had been waived. Laura's school district is closed, like many across the world, due to the coronavirus. Teachers were given a very short amount of time to plan for home learning. Many students do not have devices or internet access, so they had to provide paper packets that were hand-delivered to their students with an entire week's worth of assignments. The teachers were told they had to give both online and offline options for the activities they provide students during this time. Any students with IEPs must be supplied with paper modifications. Teachers at Laura's school district were told, "Whatever you do CAN be done digitally, but MUST be offered on paper." Laura also happens to be married to the Technology Director for her school district, Cayl Steinbrink, and he has been working with Computers for Learning, a federal government program, to get discounted equipment for their schools. Cayl has also accepted some basic facts around this idea of home learning. He says, "We cannot hold students accountable for the work they are going to have to do at home." We cannot control that environment. We can have expectations, but we need to have some grace with that. We have to remember that even students who have access may have limitations, connectivity issues, limited data, and limited devices. Laura recommends that we don't overwhelm students (and parents) with everything you send home. This is a different learning environment, and we want to make sure it is still manageable and valuable. Laura has been using the Shake Up Learning Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board Template to drive her lessons for the week (see below for template). This will keep things simple for students and parents, and save some paper. (Learn more: Interactive Choice Boards with G Suite (FREE Templates).) Each square is worth 20 points, in hopes they will complete five for a completion grade. We cannot grade things as we would under normal circumstances. (If you haven't read Grace is Greater Than Grades, it will help put things in perspective.) FREE Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board Template (Google Docs) CLICK HERE to Make a Copy | CLICK HERE to Use the Template Please DO NOT request access. You do not need it to be shared with you. You just need to make a copy or use the template link to add it to your Google Drive. Laura is giving her students nine choices and not forcing the actual 3-choice tic-tac-toe completion. Instead, she is giving students 20 points for each square they complete. In each square, there is an online choice and offline choice. If students choose the online option, they also have the choice of tools. These are tools that Laura has used with them in school. They are not new to her students. Use the tools your students know! Each of the choice boards is aligned to the standards and learning goals for that subject and grade level. Students completing offline activities will turn those into the school. Students completing the online activities are curating each activity they complete on a page, like Adobe Spark, Google Sites, etc. This way, as the teacher, she only has to collect ONE link online through the Google Classroom assignment. Laura's Figurative Language Choice Board for Home Learning (High School, Google Docs) CLICK HERE to Make a Copy | CLICK HERE to Use the Template Laura's Mythology Heroes Choice Board (High School, Google Docs) CLICK HERE to Make a Copy | CLICK HERE to Use the Template Laura's Masque of the Red Death Choice Board (High School, Google Docs) CLICK HERE to Make a Copy | CLICK HERE to Use the Template Laura's Spanish Stem Changing Verbs Choice Board (High School, Google Docs) CLICK HERE to Make a Copy | CLICK HERE to Use the Template Blogging with Google Classroom Laura also shared a great technique for using Google Classroom as a way to link and organize student blogs. Check out her post for details on how she makes this work! Other Resources Shared in this Episode Blogging with Google Classroom (Laura Steinbrink) Caption This Activity with Google Drawings (Laura Steinbrink and Matt Miller) Shake Up Learning Remote Learning Resource Page Tech Coach Collaborative Group Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students About Laura Steinbrink Twitter: @SteinbrinkLaura Website: https://rockntheboat.com/ Laura Steinbrink, a teacher for 24 years, presents technology and instructional practices at workshops locally, around her state, and nationally. She is also the Technology Integration Coach, Communications Director, Webmaster, yearbook adviser, esports GM, and high school English/Spanish teacher for the Plato R-V School District. Laura is the author of www.rockntheboat.com, a Feedspot Top 200 blog in Education, and she has published articles for Ditch That Textbook, Instant Relevance, ISTE, ISTE TEN, Kahoot, Getting Smart, Classtime, and other educational related companies. Laura is also a contributing author in Focused Environments, Stories of Change Vol 3, published by Connected Learning, and In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking by Rachelle Dene Poth, published by Edumatch Publishing. Laura’s work in the classroom was also featured in ISTE’s Empowered Learner Magazine, What Works: Sketchnoting engages students while building comprehension.

We are going to discuss Connected Learning through the following talking points of economical, social, technological trends and the challenges they pose to the transformation of our current educational system. Learning is meaningful when it is part of valued relationships, shared practice, culture, and identity. Young people need connection and translation between in-school and out-of-school learning. We can engage students to help effectively shape their learning experiences, with the concepts of Connected Learning and Design thinking in mind, and we can mindfully make progressive actions towards constructing a new pathway for educational purposes.

Lay back and listen as Jalesia, Kerri, and Christopher go through Connected Learning as well as give personal examples and discuss. Connected learning centers around deploying new media to reach and enable youth who otherwise lack access to opportunity. This is only the start of Connected Learning but in this podcast we talk about the possible future of connected learning and how this topic can venture off into becoming something as deep as an actual class where students are taught about it!

In this podcast, we discuss the Draft New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards. We provide a background on why and how the standards were developed and we break down how they are organized. Focusing on the digital literacy standards, we share personal anecdotes and ideas about how these standards can be implemented in the classroom, we reflect on how they might be modified to meet the needs of all students and we share our thoughts about the presence of technology in our everyday lives and the importance of a strong educational foundation in digital literacy.

The National Center for College and Career Transitions, or NC3T, has a twofold mission: Every Learner with a Dream and a Plan, and Every Community with a Capable, Ready Workforce.” NC3T works to connect schools, postsecondary institutions, and employers in order to introduce students to the array of options available to them and to help them prepare for the types of opportunities for which they are best suited. Every region needs more skilled, motivated workers, the building blocks of businesses. Career Connected Learning is a powerful framework to get there. Partnerships can come together to promote a Career Connected Learning approach that touches all students, and ultimately benefits the larger community. In Episode 14 of Ready for Work, discover the action steps for getting this work started and the process for bringing key partners working together.

On 10 and 11 October 2019 MMGA co-founder, Ruben Brave, presented our applied science initiative Make Media Great Again (MMGA) at the Post-Truth Society Conference on Malta: "From Fake News, Datafication and Mass Surveillance to the Death of Trust"; an initiative of new media teacher of the University of Malta and founding Director of the Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning, Alex Grech. The Post-Truth conference included speakers from MIT Medialab, Stanford University, The Economist, Worldbank and Google. See the full transcript The Institute of Network Cultures: https://networkcultures.org/blog/2019/10/16/ruben-brave-reports-from-post-truth-conference-in-malta/ or the video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=VblrqLJx0SI and the Q&A afterwards: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km32XAG7Duo

A podcast about living and learning in the age of screentime. Welcome to Episode 3 of Season Two: Connected Learning. Moments from our lives: Kristen reflects on her learning from the Connected Learning Summit 2019 (#cls2019) and shares some tools and ideas for kids and parents. Big questions: How can we develop a strong public sentiment […]

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Manuel Herrera is an educator, an international speaker and doodler. He currently serves as the Innovation Coordinator for the Affton School District, a suburban St. Louis school district. He is an adjunct professor for Webster University teaching Digital Video for Educators and Designing Ed Tech Facilities. In addition to these roles, Manuel is the Communications and Design Lead for Connected Learning, an educational non-profit located in St. Louis. Manuel has keynoted, presented and lead workshops at educational conferences like SXSWEdu, ISTE, TCEA, MassCUE, FETC & .EDU. He specializes in Sketchnoting, Visual Thinking, Design Thinking and 3D printing and design. In 2018 Manuel became a Google Innovator at LAX18 and in 2016 he was named the Midwest Education Technology Conference Spotlight Educator.

Summary and Review of: Vartainen, et. al (2018). Teachers’ Insights into Connected Learning Networks: Emerging Activities and Forms of Participation AERA Open July - September 2018, Vol. 4, No. 3, pp. 1-17 Website: https://leafletreview.wordpress.com/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/leaflet-2 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thumbthrough/support

This episode features special guest Dr. Mimi Ito, cultural anthropologist and Professor in Residence at UC Irvine. Mimi is Director of UCI's Connected Learning Lab, as well as co-founder of non-profit and NASEF program partner Connected Camps. Mimi joins Mark in a discussion about youth interests in esports, and how we can embrace and supports all students' identities. We also learn about "Affinity Online: How Connection and Shared Interest Fuel Learning," a series of case studies of youth online affinity networks and their diverse interests written by Mimi alongside several leading connected learning researchers.

Higher education institutions in Lebanon should consider how connected learning can improve access to higher education for young refugees and members of the host community.

Connected learning offers the opportunity to expand access to higher education for refugees, benefiting both individuals and communities.

In this podcast, Anthony and Nico discuss the Ito et al's Connected Learning reading. We go over what connected learning means and then we talk about experiences in our life where we learned something using connected learning. We then discuss some of the case studies done in the reading and give our thoughts on those and how they connect to some of the experiences that we have had in college.

Part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Bob Dillon about learning spaces. Dr. Robert Dillon is an author, speaker, educator, and a lifelong learner. His twenty plus years in education has seen him serve kids and families as a teacher, principal, technology director, and innovation leader. His primary focus is working to bring synergy to instructional design, technology infusion, and learning space design. He believes that in this synergy is the educational gold that students need to be successful citizens in a modern world. He works through an equity lens and looks to bring excellence to every classroom. For this work, he has been honored by Common Sense Media, The Center for Green Schools, the dSchool at Stanford University, the Buck Institute for Education, and Future Ready Schools. Dr. Dillon has had the opportunity to work with teachers and leaders throughout the country, and he continues to speak at local, regional, and national conferences. Dr. Dillon is the co-founder of ConnectED Learning, a Saint Louis non-profit dedicated to affordable, quality professional learning for teachers. He is the author of four books including his latest, The Space: A Guide for Educators. He is supported in his work by his wife and two amazing daughters. Twitter: @drrobertdillon Books authored by Bob: The Space: A Guide For Educators Powerful Parent Partnerships: Rethinking Family Engagement for Student Success - - - - - After you listen please share your thoughts on Twitter with Jennifer and Bob by using #AssistLearning in your tweets. - - - - - Connect with Jennifer Cronk on Twitter.

Uznaliśmy, że na początek roku szkolnego, a jednocześnie na początek drugiego sezonu EduGadek, nasi słuchacze zasługują na coś naprawdę specjalnego oraz inspirującego. Dlatego właśnie pierwszy odcinek drugiego sezonu poświęciliśmy rozmowie z Basią Zielonką, nauczycielką języka angielskiego pracującą w Norwegii, która w tegorocznym konkursie Global Teacher Prize dostała się do ścisłego, 10-osobowego finału. O czym będzie ten odcinek: * Jak nasz gość wspomina swoje praktyki w polskiej szkole? * Z kim warto tworzyć plan pracy? * Na czym skupiają się nauczyciele w pracy z uczniami w Norwegii? * Co daje nauczycielowi swoboda wyboru nauczanych treści? * Co to jest myślenie projektowe (design thinking) i jak zastosować je w szkole? * Jak nasz gość wykorzystuje technikę zwaną "Connected Learning" i na czym ta technika polega? * Jakiego błędu powinni unikać młodzi nauczyciele? * Jak procentowo rozkłada się czas mówienia nauczyciela na lekcjach Basi? * Dlaczego nasz gość zachęca swoich uczniów do tworzenia blogów? * Co było i co jest inspiracją dla Basi w rozwoju zawodowym? * Jak być na bieżąco z najnowszymi trendami w edukacji? * Jak zostać nauczycielem przyszłości? * Co może zrobić nauczyciel, żeby połączyć nowoczesne nauczanie z koniecznością realizacji podstawy programowej? * Czy wszyscy nauczyciele w Norwegii uczą tak jak Basia? * Jaka jest wg naszego gościa rola nauczyciela w dzisiejszym świecie? * Jakie są plany naszego gościa w perspektywie 5 lat? * Dlaczego uczniowie Basi grali kiedyś na jej lekcjach z nudów w gry komputerowe i jak to zmieniła? Linki do materiałów wymienionych przez Basię [na stronie podcastu](http://edugadki.pl/odcinek-23-2-1-basia-zielonka-z-norwegii-czyli-warto-sluchac-najlepszych-na-swiecie/)

Dr. Robert Dillon is an author, speaker, educator, and a lifelong learner. His twenty plus years in education has seen him serve kids and families as a teacher, principal, technology director, and innovation leader. His primary focus is working to bring synergy to instructional design, technology infusion, and learning space design. He believes that in this synergy is the educational gold that students need to be successful citizens in a modern world. He works through an equity lens and looks to bring excellence to every classroom. For this work, he has been honored by Common Sense Media, The Center for Green Schools, the dSchool at Stanford University, the Buck Institute for Education, and Future Ready Schools. Dr. Dillon has had the opportunity to work with teachers and leaders throughout the country, and he continues to speak at local, regional, and national conferences. Dr. Dillon is the co-founder of ConnectED Learning, a Saint Louis non-profit dedicated to affordable, quality professional learning for teachers. He is the author of four books including his latest, The Space: A Guide for Educators. He is supported in his work by his wife and two amazing daughters. Twitter: @drrobertdillon Books authored by Bob: The Space: A Guide For Educators Powerful Parent Partnerships: Rethinking Family Engagement for Student Success - - - - - After you listen please share your thoughts on Twitter with Jennifer and Bob by using #AssistLearning in your tweets. - - - - - Connect with Jennifer Cronk on Twitter. LEAVE A SPEAKPIPE MESSAGE ON THE NEW ASSISTLEARNING.ORG

In this episode, you'll learn about Lakeside Industries and their involvement in career connected learning and recruitment. John Hurd, Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lakeside Industries, joins the program to discuss best practices, lessons learned, as well as their innovative afterschool program. 

The token creation preceded attending the Blockchain, Credentials and Connected Learning conference through The Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning (3CL) in Malta. Tags: work, freelance, tech, technology, gadgets, startup, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, travel, blockchain, business, consulting, leadership, jobs, finance, risk, BlackRock, McKinsey & Company, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs Group, Blackstone Group, Carlyle Group, Bain Capital Companies: LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning;

This episode was recorded at GESF.  What's in this episode? What is Blockchain? How are Governments using Blockchain technology? What are the implications for learners, education providers and employers? Listen in to this fascinating chat which probes at how to keep the internet and future technologies open and equitable.   People Sophie Bailey is the Founder and Presenter of The Edtech Podcast | Twitter: @podcastedtech Natalie Smolensk is a cultural anthropologist and the Biz Dev lead for Blockcert | Twitter:@NSmolenski ‏  Alex Grechs, Founding Director of the Commonwealth Centre for Connected Learning, co-author of Blockchain in Education, in collaboration with the European Commission | Twitter:@3CLMT @EUBlockchain @AlexGrech If you enjoy listening in and you’d like to support The Edtech Podcast why not check out our Patreon, contact us about sponsoring an episode, or buy a ticket to The Edtech Podcast Festival in September?  Show Notes and References   Checkout https://theedtechpodcast.com/edtechpodcast for the full show notes  Tell us your story We'd love to hear your thoughts. Record a quick free voicemail via speakpipe for inclusion in the next episode. Or you can post your thoughts or follow-on links via twitter @podcastedtech or via The Edtech Podcast Facebook page or Instagram.  

Author Sharlee Glenn talks about Mary Lemist Titcomb, the inventor of the book mobile, and cultural anthropologist Dr. Mimi Ito discusses Connected Learning, which brings the technology world into the field of education.