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Dive into a compelling one-hour live discussion that navigates the recent pivotal changes in the world of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the educational sector. This engaging session will shed light on the implications of major industry shifts, including Altman's notable departure and Bard's significant advancements targeting younger demographics. Key aspects of the discussion will include: Understanding the impact of recent leadership changes in the AI industry and their broader implications. Analyzing how the introduction of advanced AI tools like Bard is influencing educational methods and student engagement. Exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by rapidly evolving AI technologies in schools. Discussing strategies for educators to adapt to and integrate these technological advancements effectively. This event is an essential platform for educators, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and education. It offers a unique opportunity to grasp the current state of AI in education, foresee its future trajectory, and understand how these changes are shaping the learning experience. Join us in this insightful exploration of AI's evolving role in education amidst significant industry shifts. Speakers: Adam Morris, Ryan Tannenbaum, Greg Clinton, Dan Taylor, Kelly Schuster-Paredes, Warren Apel, Christina DiMicelli Greg Clinton Greg Clinton is the Director of Technologies and Research & Development at American International School Chennai. Prior to his current position, Greg taught literature and philosophy at Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Lima, Peru; Stony Brook University in New York; and American Embassy School, New Delhi; as well as schools in Khartoum, Sudan and Tokyo, Japan. He holds a Master's degree in Philosophy and a PhD in Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies. He is one of the founding members of an AI in Education Collaborative with membership spanning the globe, and is the leader of the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools (NESA) digital school project. Ryan Tannenbaum Ryan is the founder of for.education, an Educational Technology consultancy and services provider that believes educational tools should empower schools, give them ownership of their data and be built for education, not profit. Prior to this, Ryan worked as a teacher of all sorts (language, humanities, computer science), Principal, and tech director at schools in the Asia-Pacific region. Kelly Schuster-Paredes Kelly Schuster-Paredes is the co-host of the 'Teaching Python' podcast where she shares expertise in educational technology and computer science globally. Holding a Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, she integrates her curiosity, commitment to lifelong learning, and extensive teaching background to innovate in education. She has worked at numerous schools including the American Community School in London, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt School in Lima, and Pine Crest School in Florida. As a pioneering educator, Kelly focuses on bridging the gap between academic theory and industry application, providing students and educators with vital skills and tools for success in our technology-driven world. Warren Apel Warren Apel is the Director of Technology at The American School in Japan.  He serves as the Regional Technology Consultant for EARCOS and the Global Project Facilitator for the US Dept of State's World Digital School Project. He is a National Board Certified Teacher, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. He co-founded Scholastico and Ecoballot, two successful EdTech startup companies. His personal mission statement is to improve learning through the well-managed and purposeful use of digital technologies. Warren is a founding member of the AI in Education Collaborative. Dan Taylor Dan Taylor is the CEO of Appsevents and a cybersecurity in schools specialist. He has been involved in the Google for Education community since 2006 and has trained educators across the globe, from El Salvador to Vietnam.   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube   Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

The possibilities are endless in education as technology offers new opportunities every year. But are we using that technology to support teachers, who can then support their students?   This week on the podcast, I'm talking with Jennie Magiera, global head of Education Impact at Google. She's also a bestselling author and former teacher and school administrator. She found her way to education after a transformative school year as a young girl and that's helped her throughout her career as she tries to create that same experience for other students.   Jennie and I talk about her vision for facilitating teacher support. She talks about the need to reimagine professional learning experiences, allowing teachers to start with their hopes in training sessions. And she shares about the recently published Future of Education report, which studied the future of education across 24 countries. In her analysis of these reports, she provides a glimpse into the changing landscape of education. She emphasizes the ongoing need to understand and respect future users of educational technology and elaborates on how these changes affect students, schools, and the broader education system.   If you're looking for a sign that education CAN change, from the inside out, then this is the episode to listen to. With leaders like Jennie at the helm, anything is possible.   About Jennie Magiera:   Jennie Magiera is the Global Head of Education Impact at Google, the Corwin bestselling author of Courageous Edventures and the founder and president of the non-profit organization, Our Voice Alliance, whose mission is to elevate marginalized voices and perspectives to improve equity & empathy in education. Previously, she was the Chief Program Officer at EdTechTeam, the Chief Innovation Officer for the Des Plaines Public School District 62, the Digital Learning Coordinator for the Academy for Urban School Leadership, and a Chicago Public Schools teacher. Jennie uses her classroom experiences to inform her work supporting educators to create new and better opportunities for their students. She believes that despite the many challenges facing schools today, every classroom can be a place for “edventures”: student-centered, passion-based experiential learning. Her work centers around acknowledging problems and finding innovative ways to navigate them so as to allow teachers and students to dive into these classroom “edventures”.   Jennie is also passionate about reimagining professional learning to facilitate more relevant teacher support. She has served on the Technical Working Group for the US Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan, helped develop the Dynamic Learning Project, and co-founded various conference concepts such as PLAYDATE and Teachers for Tomorrow. She has been recognized for her work as an Obama White House Champion for Change, Chicago Public Schools Innovator of the Year, TEDx Speaker, Golden Apple Teacher of Distinction, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Innovator, and featured on various programs such as NBC's Education Nation, C-SPAN's Reimagining Education and NPR.   Jennie shares her experiences taking risks in the classroom and helping others to feel comfortable doing the same in her book, Courageous Edventures. You can follow her on Twitter at @MsMagiera and learn more about her work and her book at bit.ly/edventuresbook.   Jump in the Conversation:   [1:52] - Where Jennie's story of school transformation began [3:49] - Teaching in NYC to south side of Chicago and seeing disparate opportunities [6:30] - What are Edventures?  [8:40] - Beyond the classroom, facilitating teacher support [10:56] - How can we allow teachers to start with their hopes in trainings [12:55] - The role of Google for Education [15:37] - Google's Trends in Education Report [16:10] - Future of Education Report [18:11] - Looking into the future [26:24] - What's next for Google Education [27:49] - What students, parents, educators can do to help be prepared for future [29:01] - Coming into it with curiosity [36:35] - Maureen's Takeaways   Links & Resources   Exploring the Future of Education with Experts Around the World Teaching for Tomorrow video series Courageous Edventures: Navigating Obstacles to Discover Classroom Innovation by Jennie Magiera Connect with Jennie Magiera on LinkedIn Email Maureen Maureen's TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen's book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep

Leslie McBeth has 15 years of experience in design and education. She started her career with an international NGO at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, and then moved to New York City to work with the Design Trust for Public Space. Leslie then moved back to Canada to pursue a career in teaching design. In 2016, Leslie joined Future Design School to build and expand professional development programs across North America. She has worked with thousands of educators around the world and is a recipient of the Columbia University Klingenstein Institute Summer Fellowship, a Facilitator for the Ontario Conference of Independent School's Cohort 21 Professional Development program, a Google for Education Certified Innovator, and a TEDx Speaker. This is her third time on the podcast. In this Episode we explore why assessment has to change and the future of Education report produced by the Future Design School The future design Schools future of education report can be found here https://bit.ly/foe2023 A Special Edition of the Future of Education Report, which breaks down our Portrait of a Future Ready Graduate in detail: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1WV4RVW9voyuIh9lHmQbhPnJyYo4QPB_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/edufuturistspodcast/message

Episode #6: Michael Hernandez, Teacher & Education ConsultantIn today's episode, Adam sat down with Michael Hernandez. Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and consultant in Los Angeles whose work focuses on media literacy, digital storytelling, and innovation in learning. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, Google for Education Certified Innovator, and PBS Digital Innovator. Learn more about Michael Hernandez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hernandez-21a8195/Find him on: Twitter: @cinehead Instagram: @changing.the.narrative and; www.michael-hernandez.netProduced by Old Soul

Jesse is currently the Chief Learning Officer for Ready Learner One LLC. He is an education technologist, teacher, certified school administrator, and doctoral student based out of Westchester County in New York. Prior to entering the learning space, he was a technology consultant for Fortune 500 companies specializing in network engineering and software development projects. Jesse is co-author of Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality and The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming. He has also been published in the books The Chromebook Infused Classroom, High-Tech Teaching Success! A Step by Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom and Fueled by Coffee and Love: A Brew Perspective. Jesse was named one of BestCollegeRankings.org's 100 Top Experts in #eLearning and #EdTech as well as a Top 100 K12 Tech Leader and Top 100 Most Social CIO by Extreme Networks. He has received a Technology Leader Pioneer Award from the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center. A Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, Jesse is also co-founder of NY TECH ED, an organization centered around instructional technology use, and a former co-chair of NYTEN, a regional group focused on technology leadership. Check out more about the EdUp Experience Podcast Network here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/schoolish/support

One of the most popular shows of 2018 was with Tom Mullaney on Google Jamboard so we've updated it for 2021! In this show, Tom shows us how teachers are using Google Jamboard, why it is so popular, and how you can use it to teach. Let's Jam! Sponsor:  It’s a new year and time to plan your professional development with Advancement Courses. They offer over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas. They are online and self-paced, so you can take them anywhere, any time with up to six months to complete. Receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or for continuing education units that meet your state requirements. And right now, you can save 20% off each course with the code COOL20 -- that’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat  and use the coupon code COOL20.  www.coolcatteacher.com/e716 Tom Mullaney - Bio As Submitted Tom Mullaney is a Digital Learning Integration Designer for the San Francisco Unified School District. Tom’s education experience includes Special Education, Social Studies, and educational technology coaching in New York, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. He is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer. Tom hosts the Sustainable Teaching Podcast where he interviews teachers about their careers and passions. Connect with him on Twitter, @TomEMullaney. Blog: https://tommullaney.com/

As our educational setting has shifted dramatically in a short period of time, the teaching strategies and educational tools needed to be successful have pushed educators to discover new ways to provide information and collaborate. This week’s guest, Jesse Lubinsky, shares some exciting emerging technology and innovative solutions to enhance student exploration, creativity and risk taking.     In this Episode, we discuss: The Benefits of Esports in Schools AR and VR Tools in the Classroom Ready Learner One Programs to Support Teachers with Technology And Jesse’s books, “The Esports Education Playbook” and “Reality Bytes” About Jesse Lubinsky:Jesse is currently the Chief Learning Officer for Ready Learner One LLC. He is an education technologist, teacher, and former school administrator based out of Westchester County in New York. Prior to entering the learning space, he was a technology consultant for Fortune 500 companies specializing in network engineering and software development projects. Jesse is co-author of Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality and The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering Every Learner Through Inclusive Gaming. He has also been published in the books The Chromebook Infused Classroom, High-Tech Teaching Success! A Step by Step Guide to Using Innovative Technology in Your Classroom and Fueled by Coffee and Love: A Brew Perspective. Jesse was named one of BestCollegeRankings.org’s 100 Top Experts in #eLearning and #EdTech as well as a Top 100 K12 Tech Leader and Top 100 Most Social CIO by Extreme Networks. He has received a Technology Leader Pioneer Award from the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center. A Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, Jesse is also co-founder of NY TECH ED, an organization centered around instructional technology use, and a former co-chair of NYTEN, a regional group focused on technology leadership. He is a CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader, an Adjunct Professor of Education Technology at Pace University, a member of the Google Earth Education Experts team, and a frequent keynote speaker and presenter who has recently done educational technology presentations across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Australia. He also has a Bacon Number of 3. Jesse is also co-host of the Partial Credit Podcast and the Ready Learner One Lounge, a virtual reality show focused on innovations in teaching and learning. Follow Jesse Lubinsky:Website: http://jesselubinsky.com (http://jesselubinsky.com) and http://readylearner.one (http://readylearner.one) Twitter: https://twitter.com/jlubinsky (@jlubinsky) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlubinsky/ (@jlubinsky) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jlubinsky (jlubinsky) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesselubinsky/ (jesselubinsky) Partial Credit Podcast: http://partial.credit (http://partial.credit) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951600509/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1951600509&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=b61b47c433e98d17f7080f0b234b9916 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1949595919/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1949595919&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=3a5542f0ae0daab50f86fc685a90e11f NEW Aspire Swag with Discount Code: ASPIRE  Tee Shirts and Drinkwear: https://teachbetterswag.com/collections/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast (ASPIRE: The Leadership Development Podcast) [caption id="attachment_3177" align="alignnone" width="1024"]https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_6166.jpg () Aspire Tee Shirts, Teach Better Swag, Aspire: The Leadership Development Podcast[/caption]   This post contains affiliate links. When you make a purchase through these links, The Aspire Podcast gets a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. Need...

Lainie Rowell is an educator, author, and international speaker who specializes in working with other educators to find innovative and sustainable ways to transform teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include online/blended learning, designing innovative learning experiences, professional learning, and community building.During her 22 years in education, Lainie has taught elementary, secondary, and higher education. She also served in a district-level leadership position supporting 22,000 students and 1,200 teachers at 33 schools.As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Lainie is a TEDx Speaker with more than 15 years of experience presenting at local, regional, and international conferences including Building Learning Communities (BLC) and the Leadership 3.0 Symposium.Lainie was a contributor to the 2019 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching and on the 2014 Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework committee.Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education's Institute for Leadership Development facilitating professional learning for administrators.From 2010-2014, Lainie served as the Program Coordinator for Leading Edge Certification, a national certification program in educational technology and curriculum innovation created by an Alliance of nonprofits, universities and educational agencies. She led the creation and curation of all four certifications, Online and Blended Teacher, Administrator, Digital Educator, and Professional Learning Leader.Lainie is honored to be an Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Trainer, and Google for Education Certified Innovator. She has also been recognized as Teacher of the Year and was featured in OC Family Magazine as one of 10 Teachers Making a Difference. In 2011, she was elected to CUE's Board of Directors. During her six years on the CUE Board, she served as Secretary and Member at Large on the Executive Committee.  Brianna Hodges is committed to helping educators reframe perspectives to positively transform the story of school. Pulling from her experiences as a marketing & PR executive turned English classroom teacher and basketball coach turned district administrator and nationally-known educational consultant and speaker, Brianna shares how story serves as the foundation of learning, the cornerstone of culture, and the catalyst to transformation with classrooms, districts, conferences, and stages across the nation.She holds a Bachelor's in English Literature and a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Instructional Design and Technology. She has learned, listened, and led in classrooms and in central administration since 2009. At the district level, she served as Director of Digital Learning and Director of Learning Experience and Engagement, specializing in instructional coaching, purposeful pedagogy, transformative implementation, and engaged learning for all ages and stages. Noted for her innovative approach to learning, Bri was named K12 Administrator to Watch (2018) and Texas EdTech of the Year (2017). She serves as national faculty for Future Ready Schools and spokesperson for Future Ready Instructional Leaders. Bri is widely recognized for her superpowers of storytelling, capacity for connection, and commitment to empathy and equity.When Brianna isn't leading a session, diving into strategy, learning and vlogging about education happenings, or waiting to board an airplane, you can find her pacing the sidelines at her son's games, encouraging her daughter's affinity for slime and YouTube, wrangling longhorns and horses at her family farm, or finding moments of laughter and connection with family and friends. WEBSITE & SOCIALS:Briannahodges.cominstagram.com/bhodgesEDUtwitter.com/bhodgesEDUfacebook.com/bhodgesEDU

Jim Sill is here all the way from Down Under and he's taking us to film school. After almost a decade in the video and television industry, Jim Sill hung up his producer hat and embarked on a career in education. Using his industry experience, he created an award-winning video production program at El Diamante High School in Visalia, California. By involving students in real-world video projects, they garnered awards and recognition at the local, state, and national levels. With experience producing local television and industrial videos for non-profit organizations, many of his former students now work in the industry. Today, Jim lives in Melbourne, Australia and works with schools across the Asia Pacific. In addition to keynotes and leading professional development workshops, Jim helps develop educational initiatives for the team all around the world. As a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, an Apple Certified Trainer, Jim enjoys presenting on topics that include Using Video for Social Change, Cinematic Narrative Techniques, Encouraging a Creative Student, Google in the Classroom and much more. Connect with Jim Sill Pear Deck helps teachers create powerful learning moments for students of every age and ability with tech solutions rooted in active learning, formative assessment, and sound pedagogical practice. Founded by educators, Pear Deck makes it easy for teachers to build and launch custom interactive presentations from within Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Main Segment What school movie moment do we wish we were there for?  Donnie's Top 2 Jimmy Chitwood's Game-winning shot in Hoosiers.   Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure - Final Project Scene Jeff's Top 2 Eating pizza with Jeff Spicoli and Mr. Hand in Fast Times At Ridgemont High On the float with Ferris Bueller during the parade Jim's Top 2 Footloose's Prom Night Indiana Jones' classroom in between his adventures Jesse's Top 2 The Topeka, KS house party from Almost Famous Teen Wolf Basketball game/Revenge of the Nerds concert scene/School of Rock concert/Party Scene from Weird Science/All Valley Karate Championship Something Useless Donnie Found Online: http://youfellasleepwatchingadvd.com/ - - - - - Visit our website Share Feedback & Ideas Tweet us at @PartialCreditEd Follow us on Instagram @PartialCreditEd Like us on Facebook

Dan interviews Ben about his recent journey of becoming a Google for Education Certified Innovator. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar “Creative Ways to Use Google Slides with Students” with the fun, amazing Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast), as our special guest presenter. August 11, 2018 This week's webinar is loaded with fun, practical ideas we can use in the classroom with our special guest presenter, Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast He has some awesome ideas to show us about ways our students can use Google Slides more creatively that you are going to love. Webinar Description We have all sat through BORING PowerPoint presentations… right? In this session, we are going to learn how to use Google Slides in a more creative and collaborative format than you have ever imagined! Learn how you can use Google Slides in ways OTHER than the traditional slideshow and reimagine the power of student projects. Jeff Bradbury is the Coordinator of Technology Integration and Instructional Technology Coach for a New Jersey School District where he works with almost 3,000 students, teachers, and administrators to help them better integrate technology in their classrooms and studies. Prior to his current position, he was a classroom educator for more than 15 years working with students in grades K-12. In 2011, he created the TeacherCast Educational Network as a vehicle for working with teachers in his school district, where he has made a global impact on so many teachers with his blog posts, app reviews, podcasts, and workshops. Jeffrey Bradbury, author of "Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students," is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today. He is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google for Education Certified Innovator, Google for Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Surface Expert, speaker, writer, podcaster, broadcaster, consultant, and educational media specialist. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has provided Keynote speeches for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ, and most recently at Columbia University’s Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic conference. In his free time, Jeff enjoys teaching, web design, broadcasting, playing viola and violin, conducting, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and their four-year-old triplets known as the “EduTriplets." https://www.teachercast.net/ https://twitter.com/teachercast

Teachers are routinely focused on supporting students. What happens internally when a health challenge forces us to attend to ourselves? Follow: @jonHarper70bd @froehlichm @Mr_B_Teacher @kayehenrickson @bamradionetwork Kaye Henrickson is a western Wisconsin education consultant, former Middle School educator of 25 years, and a breast cancer THRIVER. Justin Birckbichler is a fourth-grade teacher in Spotyslvania, VA and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. Justin presents about technology integration at national events, including a 2016 keynote address about challenging teacher mindset. He is a testicular cancer survivor and shares his mission to spread awareness about men’s health at aballsysenseoftumor.com.

Kevin Brookhouser, M.Ed. is the author of The 20time Project: How educators can launch Google’s formula for future-ready students and Code in Every Class: How All Educators Can Teach Programming. He teaches project based learning, computer programming, and design at York School in Monterey, California and is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Certified […]

Jennie Magiera, author of Courageous Edventures, is the Chief Program Officer for EdTechTeam focusing on diversity and equity in education. A White House Champion for Change, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Innovator and TEDx Speaker, Jennie works to redefine teaching and learning through innovative new practices. Jennie is also passionate about redefining professional […]

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar with special guest presenters, Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen, Innovate with iPads, October 1, 2016. We are so excited to have two outstanding educational leaders sharing with us in this webinar, Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen! They are prepared to inspire and "wow" us with ways to get students and teachers creating with iPads. Webinar description: In this webinar, participants will learn to use iPads to transform teaching and learning. Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen, authors of Innovate with iPad, will share five key content creation iPad apps and how they can be used for numeracy, literacy, socials, science, and student self-assessment. They will explore what's possible with iPad and how it can be used as a tool for content creations instead of a tool for content consumptions. Each participant will leave the session with new ideas of how to transform teaching and learning with iPad. Karen is an award winning primary school teacher who is transforming education by connecting her students with the world through Twitter, blogs, and video conferencing. She takes a hands-on approach to teaching by including inquiry, projects, and the maker mindset in her classroom. Her students choose how they learn, show, and share their knowledge. Karen earned her bachelor of arts degree, bachelor of education degree, and a diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of British Columbia. Karen has taught in both Australia and Canada. Karen is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google for Education Certified Innovator. She blogs regularly at www.klirenman.com. Kristen has spent her career teaching and engaging primary school children in the United States and Canada. Through her innovative, student-driven projects, she teaches classes to take chances and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the twenty-first century. Kristen encourages her students to create, collaborate, and be open to trying new things in her classroom every day. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education through the University of Windsor, completed her master’s in the art of teaching at Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan, and was recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator. She frequently writes about her educational journey at www.mrswideen.com, and enjoys inspiring educators to use technology in innovative ways by speaking at conferences.

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet with Amy Fast at the CIA Headquarters to discuss the message in her book It’s the Mission, Not the Mandate. After the interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s In Our Suitcase for the week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentOn this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet with Amy Fast at the CIA Headquarters to discuss the message in her book It’s the Mission, Not the Mandate. Amy is the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at McMinnville High School in McMinnville Oregon. She emphasizes that we need to focus on our mission of educating students, and allow the mandates in education to come second. Twitter: @fastcrannyEmail: fast.cranny@gmail.com Amy’s book It’s the Mission, not the Mandate on AmazonTravel AgentAri Flewelling is a tech coach in RIverside, CA. She is energetic and excited, and passionate about education and technology. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer. You can find her on Twitter: @edtechari What’s in Our Suitcase?This week we feature Hangouts on Air. Similar to Google Hangouts, Hangouts on Air is a live broadcast that automatically archives to YouTube. Use it for student presentations, parent nights, or flipped video recording. We use Hangouts on Air to record our EduRoadTrip episodes! Learn more here: Getting Started with Hangouts on Air.

Kelly interviews Jennier Magiera about her upcoming book Courageous Edventures, her work on the United States Educational Technology Plan, being recognized as an educator by President Obama and more.  Jennie is the Chief Technology Officer for Des Plaines School District 62, previously the Digital Learning Coordinator for the Academy for Urban School Leadership and a Chicago Public Schools math teacher. A White House Champion for Change, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Innovator and TEDx Speaker, Jennie has been working to redefine teaching and learning through innovative new practices. Jennie is also passionate about transforming professional learning, serving on the Technical Working Group for the US Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan and co-founding PLAYDATE and other new conference concepts. She is also the author of the upcoming book, Courageous Edventures. Aside from her students, Jennie's great loves in life are sci-fi, mashed potatoes, Tabasco sauce, her dog and her husband. You can follow Jennie on Twitter at @MsMagiera or through her blog Teaching Like It's 2999. Mentioned in this Podcast: The hashtag #7DayEdChallenge The Whitehouse Champions of Change The BEST Green Screen & Lighting Combo for your classroom! Jennie's most influential book: The Lord of the Rings  

Episode 3 features special guest Ms. Jennie Magiera, Chief Technology Officer at Des Plaines School District 62 in the Chicago area. Ms. Magiera wears many hats as a White House Champion for Change, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google for Education Certified Innovator, and TEDx Speaker. In this episode, Ms. Magiera offers her insight into edtech integration, coaching, and teacher IEPs. This episode was filmed at an Edtechteam Gafe Summit at Gunn High School in San Jose.

Warren Apel had a good life. Nice job, leadership position in a school, living in Amsterdam.  But for Warren, he was itching for a change. While he did not leave Amsterdam, he did decide to take a year off and become a full time entrepreneur working on his own SAAS (Software as a service) site called Scholastico.Warren discusses his decision to go full time entrepreneur, where it has taken him and some advice for those of us interested in pursuing a similar path. Connect With Warren @warrenABio Warren Apel, is an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google for Education Certified Innovator. Prior to founding Scholastico, he worked as a teacher, technology director, and school leader for 17 years at international schools in Amsterdam, India and Egypt.

Download on iTunes Follow Laura on Twitter Laura teaches English language arts, digital design, and media productions, and co-advises the student-produced news station, at Kenilworth Junior High School in Petaluma, California. She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, National Board Certified Teacher, Edutopia Facilitator, Bay Area Writing Project Teacher Consultant with an MA in Ed. Tech. In 2015, she was a first place winner of the Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator Award. Laura has been teaching since 1988: before state standards, before standardized tests, before scripted, one-size-fits-all curriculum and before threats of Program Improvement and merit pay. In an attempt to push back against the voices that condemn and despair over our public schools, she also blogs and tweets. Show Notes Coming Soon! http://laurabradley.me/ www.bestlessonseries.com The post Episode #75 Laura Bradley Talks NaNoWriMo appeared first on Talks with Teachers.