Podcasts about educational technology leadership

I always love getting the chance to talk with Dr. Desiree Alexander. She is positive, inspring and real! Kicking off the 2024 year, I wanted to have her share some ideas for self-care, dealing with overwhelm and making yourself a priorty. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Learn more about Dr. Desiree and definitely catch her webinars! Connect with her on social and her websites! Dr. Desiree Alexander (or Desiree Alexander, EdD) Founder CEO, Educator Alexander Consulting Dr. Desiree Alexander (or Desiree Alexander, EdD) Deputy Director Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) Biography: Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the Founder and CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences globally. Dr. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader, and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Innovator and Partner, Apple Teacher, and Microsoft Office Specialist. She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman's University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She is the author of Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990 , a 2022 & 2021 Texas Computer Education Association Featured Thought Leader, 2020 International Society for Technology in Education Featured Voice, 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference Featured Presenter, 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Council Mover and Shaker, a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers &; Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2015 Campus Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District and 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com.   Speaker Bio: Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator, speaker, and author who is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC, and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is an international speaker who consults with conferences, districts, schools, individual educators, and businesses. Educator Alexander Consulting empowers educators to discover and amplify the intrinsic desire to become innovators in education and aims to create a worldwide network of educators focused on the constant and consistent improvement of education for our students. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com. Website: Social Media Handles Subscribe to All: Newsletter: Twitter:  Facebook:  Instagram:  YouTube:  LinkedIn: Pinterest: TikTok: Pronouns: She/Her Book Available: Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990 Short Link: https://bit.ly/sllabook

In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Kadar Lewis, EdD. Kadar tells us he was a low-income student of color who was, fortunately, given scholarships to attend private schools when he was growing up. Often, he was the only black kid in his classes. This meant he was the low-income kid surrounded by money. It was everywhere, yet his family didn't have much. Kadar considers that dissonance as the beginning of the money trauma he experienced throughout his life. One component of that trauma was denying the importance of money. But then he realized that we all need money to move, to function, and to fulfill our life dreams and purpose. That realization changed Kadar's life and his relationship with money forever. Kadar, author of "Thrive at Work in Your 20s," is an educator and community leader dedicated to enriching the world with life skills and leadership education which help youth and young adults succeed at their highest levels. Since 2019, Kadar has served Los Angeles County as a program officer for The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, which provides $20 million in grants each year to approximately 300 highly impactful and transformative local nonprofit organizations. An educator and organizational leader for 20 years, Kadar began his career as a classroom teacher in South LA, which catapulted him to leadership positions with ICEF Public Schools, Magic Johnson Foundation, and the Fulfillment Fund.  He has led thousands of students through workshops and individually advised and mentored hundreds of young adults to achieve their educational, career and personal goals and dreams. Kadar earned a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Loyola Marymount University, a master's degree in Educational Technology Leadership from Cal State LA, and a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Harvard.

Karen has over 20 years of experience in the learning field. She led the process of creating a formal online learning program at the Community College of Rhode Island. At Johnson & Wales University, she created training faculty for online course development and delivery and worked closely with faculty developing online courses and managed a team of instructional designers and technologists. She has served as a reviewer for Blackboard's Exemplary Course Program, OLC Innovate & Accelerate conferences. She is an alum of the OLC Institute for Emerging Leaders in Online Learning and have presented at OLC's Accelerate, NEAAN, and the Distance Learning and Teaching Conference. Previous to joining higher education, Karen was a content developer for a museum exhibit design firm and the peer review manager for the American Alliance of Museums. Currently, Karen is a doctoral student in the URI-RIC Education program. Her interests are in faculty support and development, digital teaching, and equitable teaching and learning practices, particularly in digital learning environments. She holds a M.A. in Educational Technology Leadership from The George Washington University, a M.S. in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and B.A., Psychology & Anthropology, Washington University in St. Louis.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rjhogue)

This week features a very special back to back, two podcast episode release as Annette speaks with two guests who were interviewed for a recent Today Show Article called “Autism Wars.” Today's episode features Annette's interview with Kerry Magro, who is an award-winning national speaker, a best-selling author and a role model in the disability community.  Annette & Kerry speak about the “Autism Wars” article, disability in the workplace, bullying, unity and inclusion.   As a child, Kerry was non-verbal at 2.5 years and diagnosed with autism at age 4.  Kerry was not able to speak in complete sentences until age 7 and went through years of therapy to get where he is today.  Kerry has a doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership and is currently the CEO and founder of KFM Making a Difference which is a non-profit corporation that focuses on disability advocacy and housing.     Autism Wars Article   While most people don't like the “Autism Wars” title of the Today Show article, thinking “war” is too strong, Kerry does feel there has been a divide in the community for quite some time between parents of autistic children and autistic adults.  There are those on the autistic adult side that feel that parents of autistic children share too much and parents who feel that autistic adults don't share enough to allow them information they feel they need.  There needs to be unity, inclusion – both sides working together rather than separate.  The article did have a positive note for Kerry that many parents reached out to him about finding advocates and building friendships between parents and autistic adults.   Social Media Sharing   Another portion of this autistic divide is on sharing on social media. Some autistic adults feel that some parents overshare videos and photos on social media of their autistic children, basing this on the child being too young to consent.  Sharing in smaller, local groups for educational purposes can be beneficial but sharing to Facebook in larger groups might not.  Kerry mentions there is toxicity in social media and sometimes it is best to think before you share anything especially if it may cross a privacy line.   Disabled in the Workplace   Kerry also speaks about the disabled in the workplace.  Statistics say that up to 90% of autistic adults are either unemployed or underemployed.  Kerry notes there should be a better onboarding process for disabled individuals possibly offering a one-day job trial or having a speaker talk to them about their experiences.  Annette asks what smaller businesses can do to be more disability inclusive in their hiring process.  Kerry mentions to make sure your business keeps up with ADA accommodations for disabilities, having past employees offer testimonials and making sure your job listings note that you are open to hire anyone.  Unfortunately, there are a few job listing sites that will automatically keep out resumes that list words regarding “disability.”   Bullying   Bullying is another topic that Kerry speaks of often to parents. Kerry mentions we need to realize though that bullying does not just affect school age children.  There is a rise of bullying lawsuits in the workplace and people with disabilities being taken advantage of.  Everyone should have a safe environment to work in. October is National Bullying Prevention Month as well as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.     Final Tips   Kerry leaves us with his tips for what he would say to parents with autistic kids and disabled adults about coming together, being in unity.  Kerry feels each side is allowed to disagree but should take more time to listen and be more constructive in nature.  Don't talk over each other.  Possibly find a neutral mediator to listen to both sides of the arguments and offer their thoughts. Disability groups are already facing challenges from outside the community.  They should come together, work together and be stronger together.   Contact Kerry   If you would like to learn more about Kerry Magro, you can find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  To reach out to Kerry about speaking at your event, please click here.  To find out more about Kerry's books, click here.   Also, to learn more about the groups Annette mentioned in her intro, click each one:  Perkins School for the Blind and SMILE Mass. For information on other topics, please also check out Special Needs Companies. For legal advice, inspiration, and other resources, visit our blog here. Similarly, you can always listen to previous podcast episodes (and be sure to leave us a review), or download our free eBook here. We are always looking for podcast guests as well so please let us know if you or someone you know, has a special needs or disability topic you would like to speak about - Contact Us!  Please Leave a Podcast Review Please consider leaving a podcast review for Parenting Impossible – The Special Needs Survival Podcast on iTunes.  More positive ratings and reviews mean more new listeners are introduced to this informational and inspirational podcast.  Look at the bottom of this page for the purple oval that says “Enjoying the podcast?  Leave an iTunes review here.”  This will take you over to the iTunes site/app where you will be able to login and leave a review.  We really appreciate it! You can also join our free Facebook group for the disability community, the “Circle of Care,” or watch the webinars and other speaking events on YouTube. The purpose of this community is to create a space for people to be themselves, ask questions and get support and answers, so please share these resources with your friends!  Annette Hines has been practicing in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law, and Estate Planning for more than 20 years. Ms. Hines brings personal experience with special needs to her practice and podcasts as the mother of two daughters, one of whom passed away from Mitochondrial disease in November 2013. This deep, personal understanding of special needs fuels her passion for quality special needs planning and drives her dedication to help others within the special needs community.  

Joe McClary, Ed.S., CAE, is the Executive Director of the National Business Education Association (NBEA) which is the nation's largest nonprofit network of teachers working in business fields such as marketing, finance, and information technology. Prior to his work at NBEA, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) where we worked across the globe to promote instructional design and delivery standards for professional trainers and educators.  He is also a former education consultant with extensive experience with educational standards, regulation, technology, and course delivery. Joe put his education experience to work from 2013-2015 as CEO of the 10,000 member Kentucky Association of REALTORS® and helped pass some of the most significant real estate education legislation in the past two decades.   Joe is an experienced adult educator and served for more than a decade as the Director of Education, Technology, and Special Projects for ARELLO (International Association of Real Estate License Law Officials).  He was promoted in 2010 to Chief Operations Officer of the association where he served in many capacities overseeing education and technology initiatives affecting regulatory agencies and education developers across North America.   He has worked with regulatory agencies in numerous industries and with more than 400 course providers to assist them in meeting professional education standards.  Joe also was the founding Director of The International Distance Education Certification Center's (IDECC) Distance Education Certification Program. IDECC's mission is to help regulatory agencies review distance education courses for quality instructional design and delivery. IDECC is where Joe co-authored the Certified Distance Education Instructor curriculum for the global certification of distance learning instructors. In his spare time, Joe has served as an adjunct instructor of education at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.Joe earned practical experience in education as he served from 1996-2000 as a technology consultant, high school computer science teacher, faculty trainer, and technology coordinator. Mr. McClary holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a teaching certification from Harding University, a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development in Educational Technology Leadership, from George Washington University in Washington D.C. and a doctoral level Education Specialist degree from Liberty University.  

Kerry Magro is an award winning national speaker and best-selling author. Kerry has become a rolemodel in the disabled community. Non-verbal at 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4, Kerry has overcame countless obstacles to get to where he is today.In May of 2019, Kerry received his doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University to become Dr. Kerry Magro. He currently is CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, a non-profit corporation focused on disability advocacy and housing.Support the show (https://whoiscarter.z2systems.com/np/clients/whoiscarter/donation.jsp)

This week, Jeff Pickering, Chelsea Patterson Sobolik, and Travis Wussow are honored to welcome Gayle Manchin, Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to discuss USCIRF's recently released annual report.Comprised of nine commissioners, USCIRF is an independent, bipartisan federal body that is principally responsible for reviewing the facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom internationally and making policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress. The President and leadership of both political parties in the Senate and House of Representatives appoint USCIRF Commissioners.Guest BiographyGayle Manchin is an educator who has worked in Marion County Schools at the secondary level, on the faculty of Fairmont State University in Developmental Education, and was the Director of the university's first Community Service Learning Program. From 2005-2010, Gayle Manchin served as West Virginia's First Lady. She was appointed by the Governor to serve as a member of the State Board of Education, where she also served as President. She also served for one year as West Virginia's Cabinet Secretary for the Office of Education and the Arts. At the national level, Gayle Manchin has been President of the National Association of State Boards of Education. She was appointed by then Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to the Federal Improvement for Post-Secondary Education Board in 2010. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of The Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C. Gayle Manchin has spoken at the state and national levels on the challenges of rural education, poverty, and student achievement. She holds a Master of Arts in Reading and a Bachelor of Arts in Language Arts and Education from West Virginia University, and a master's specialization in Educational Technology Leadership from Salem International University.Resources from the ConversationLearn more about USCIRF Chair Gayle ManchinCheck out USCIRF's 2021 Annual ReportLearn more about USCIRF's Prisoners of Conscience ProjectUSCIRF releases 2021 annual report on international religious freedom by ERLC Policy StaffSubscribe to ERLC's Policy Newsletter

Alternative learning academies offer an array of special services and targeted supports for many students. Today we speak with four guests who work at these academies and provide insights into the world outside of the mainstream high school. Karena Robinson is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist at Academy North, one of the D211 alternative schools for the past six years.  Graduate of Fisk University with her BA, Tennessee State University with her Masters in Education, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with her Educational Specialist degree, and soon to be graduate of Loyola University with her Doctor of Education degree this May.  She is active in the school community as a member of the District Equity Committee, PBIS team lead for Academy North  and assistant girls basketball coach at CHS.  Karena enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, exercising and reading.Lisa Lau has been  a special education teacher at Academy North for the past six years.  Prior to this role, Lisa was a teaching assistant at both Schaumburg HS for 3 years and Conant HS for 5 and ½ years.  Graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with her BA and then completed her Master's degree at Concordia University. Lisa has been a coach for thirteen years of her tenure in D211, as she coached Boys' Diving and Girls' Water Polo while at SHS, then Girls' Swimming and Girls' Water Polo while at CHS.  Lisa enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors (golfing, swimming, running) and trying new recipes.Kelly Peterson has been an instructional coach and special education teacher at Academy South for the past five years.  Kelly received her BA from the University of Illinois, her Masters in Educational Technology Leadership from Concordia University and holds a technology specialist certificate. Whether she is leading the Sunship Committee and Digital Democracy Initiative for Higgins Center, supporting the Higgins Center mentoring program or organizing service learning opportunities for students, she remains an active member of the Academy South community.  Kelly also previously coached volleyball at PHS and was a facilitator for the Adventure Learning Club at Academy South.  Kelly was the 2017/18 award recipient for the Higgins Center Excellence in Education Award.  Kelly enjoys exercising, cooking, traveling and spending time with friends and family in her spare time.Ben Durchslag is a clinical social worker who has been working at Academy-North for 8 years. He is passionate about delivering restorative justice practices and trauma informed therapy in District 211 and community-based organizations throughout the Chicagoland area. Some of the work he has done in Chicago is focused on interrupting the cycle of violence in the Englewood community, combating segregation, and amplifying the voices of young people to take the lead on addressing social justice issues. At Academy-North he has implemented Restorative Circles, trained students in Peer Conferencing to resolve their own conflicts, and started the Peace Games as a way to build a collaborative culture in the school.  He received his bachelor's degree from  University of Iowa and Masters from University of Chicago.  Finally, Ben had received the Palatine Jaycees Outstanding Young Person's Award for Contributions to Children and World Peace / Human Rights in 201.  

Teachers are stressing over so many things. Today, Dr. Desiree Alexander tackles three of those issues: distance learning, hybrid learning, and digital equity. She shares the WHO system for evaluating technology, tips for hybrid learning, and timeless principles for considering digital equity and relating to your students and colleagues in professional and respectful ways. Check out the show notes and links at www.coolcatteacher.com/e726 Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning! Dr. Desiree Alexander - Bio as Submitted Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is currently the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. Dr. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education, as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal, in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer and Expert. She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University, a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman’s University and a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She is a 2020 International Society for Technology in Education Featured Voice, 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference Featured Presenter, 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards for Ethics, a 2019 Shreveport National Pan-Hellenic Council Mover and Shaker, a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and her recent campus's 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District. Learn more at www.educatoralexander.com. Dr. Alexander's Twitter: @educatoralex Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."   

Alex Inman has over 20 years of experience as a teacher, school technology director and leader in the field of education. In this episode of Amplifying Optimism in Education, we get into the trenches of what it is like for school and district leaders around the country who are rapidly trying to roll out technology programs to accommodate Online Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We hope you enjoy this weeks conversation! Curious to read a bit more about Alex and this episode of Amplifying Optimism? Check out this weeks Blog Post today! To learn more about Alex and his work: https://www.educollaborators.com/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexinman/ EC's Virtual Course: Essential Components of an Online & Blended/Hybrid Course (Promo Ending 9/14): https://virtualec.talentlms.com/catalog/info/id:137 Find us on... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30hJ9gvslwab3z0SgYpSOS?si=8O3W7AZYTvKzsBrF3v2pAw iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplifying-optimism-in-education/id1523581002 Michael's Site: https://www.carsonintegrativecoaching.com/ Joshua's Site: http://www.communityofteachers.com/

In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the need for considerable leadership is beyond requisite. How do we prepare ourselves for a better, more actionable future? How are we going to develop ourselves as more academically oriented leaders that understand the demands of tomorrow? Technology is not going away anytime soon, nor is it having a lesser impact in our daily lives.  In this podcast, I discuss navigating the doctoral journey in the field of Educational Technology Leadership, and share my experiences and perspectives on why and how this has been the most important, life-changing journey for myself--and my students.  Join the Conversation and Engage with Others Like Yourself.  Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakingCTRL/ Twitter:  @CTRLTaking

This has been one of my favorite interviews so far because I was able to talk with the Head of Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Dr. Julie McLeod.  Dr. McLeod is my administrator and I value her insight. I enjoyed hearing all that she had to share.  We talk about music education advocacy, how we can build a strong relationship with our administration, and other areas that make a difference in our school. Dr. Julie McLeod earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University, her Master of Arts in Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University, and her Doctor of Philosophy from The University of North Texas.  Her experience in schools includes time as a 6th grade math teacher, technology partner, and Director of technology in public and private schools, as well as adjunct professor positions at George Washington University, Texas A&M Commerce, and the University of North Texas.  She is the Head of School at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas, Texas. She is married to her husband Malcolm and has two sons, Thomas and Kirby. Afternoon Ti Website: www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram: @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Google News and Updates Material Design for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites on Web Helping teens root out misinformation and get media savvy Featured Content Lisa Highfill is an Instructional Technology Coach in the San Francisco Bay Area. She earned her masters in Educational Technology Leadership and has been a classroom teacher for over 20 years. As a Google Certified Innovator, and a YouTube Star Teacher, she travels the country presenting at edtech conferences and speaking about lesson design and learning theory. Lisa is the co-creator and co-author of The HyperDoc Handbook. Google Certifications: Google Certified Educator Level 1, Google Certified Educator Level 2, Google Certified Innovator Google “Spark”: I was in the Merit Program, led by Rushton Hurley. The program completely changed me as a teacher, my knowledge of technology, and how to best combine the two. Favorite Google Tips and Tricks: Google Slides make great portfolios for all of your graphic design work. Connect with Lisa: Twitter: @lhighfill Website: about.me/lisahighfill Google Teacher Tribe Mailbag John Hartmann (St. Louis) -- Name a version in the revision history. Sets up a template (Sheets, slides) and names it master. When students complete the task, can revert back to the master and use it over and over. Doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel. Jake Miller (Ohio) -- Thanks for creating community. Google Translate in Google Sheets. Does more than math. Type =GoogleTranslate you’ll get a formula to take words in one language and translate to +100 language. Useful for ELLs. to the native language. Can use Flippity.net to turn into flashcards to practice. JakeMiller.net search for translate for GIF. On The Blogs Matt - 6 ways to make the most of closed captions in Google Slides Kasey - 5 Ways to Use the Google Docs Explore Tool

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On this episode, I Zoom in Desiree Alexander and we chat about her work as an edtech edupreneur delivering training and courses. Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is currently the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. Ms. Alexander is lifetime certified in Louisiana in Secondary English Education, as a Reading Specialist, as a School Librarian, as an Educational Technology Facilitator, as an Educational Technology Leader and in Educational Leadership 1. She is certified in Texas as a Principal, in English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8 and grades 8-12, as a Reading Specialist for grades EC-12, and as a School Librarian. She holds multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer. She holds a Bachelor, a Master + 30, and an Education Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Louisiana State University. She holds a Master of Library Science from Texas Woman's University. She holds a Master of Educational Leadership with a concentration in Educational Technology Leadership from Nicholls State University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She is one of the 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 A+PEL Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and her recent campus's 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District. Learn more at http://www.educatoralexander.com Connect with Desiree on Twitter: https://twitter.com/educatoralex

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "News Media" with special guest presenter Tiffany Whitehead. November 11, 2017 We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany Whitehead, librarian extraordinaire, as our special guest presenter to share her insights and resources on helping students understand news literacy! Librarians play such an important role as the educational hub in our schools and there is so much we can learn from them. This is perfect timing as we celebrate Media Literacy week, Nov. 6-10, 2017. Media Literacy is the ability to ACCESS, ANALYZE, EVALUATE, COMMUNICATE and CREATE using all forms of communication. The mission of Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education today. Webinar Description: News Literacy: Teaching students to be discerning in a world of fake news, clickbait, and extreme bias Teaching news literacy is more necessary and challenging than ever in a world where news is delivered at a constant pace from a broad range of sources. Since social media and filter bubbles can make it challenging to access unbiased, factual information, we must equip students to be critical as they access news sources for a variety of purposes. This lecture-style session will give an overview of the phenomenon of fake news going viral and tools educators can use to help students develop news literacy skills. Tiffany Whitehead, aka the Mighty Little Librarian, is an obsessive reader, social media user, and technology geek. She is the Director of Library at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. Tiff earned her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and School Library Certification from Southeastern Louisiana University and her graduate degree in Educational Technology Leadership from Northwestern State University. She has served as the President for ISTE’s Librarians Network and was recognized as one of ISTE’s 2014 Emerging Leaders. Tiffany is National Board Certified in Library Media and was named one of the 2014 Library Journal Movers & Shakers. She was the 2016 recipient of the Louisiana Library Media Specialist Award. You can follow Tiff on Twitter @librarian_tiff Blog: http://www.mightylittlelibrarian.com/ Wiki: http://librariantiffpresents.wikispaces.com/

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD:  Part 2 of 10 Google Search Tips to Help You Find the Info You Need, with Paula Naugle. Paula Naugle has an MEd in Educational Technology Leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University and received her BS in elementary education from York College of Pennsylvania. She has taught for 36 years, and is currently teaching 4th graders math and social studies at Bissonet Plaza, a suburban public school just outside New Orleans. Paula is an Edmodo certified teacher, a Microsoft Innovative Educator, a PBWorks certified teacher, a Promethean trainer at her school, a member of the Discovery Educator Network Leadership Council of Louisiana, a moderator for #4thchat on Twitter and one of the organizers for #edcampLouisiana. Paula was recognized as the Educator of the Year in 2010 for Region 1 in Louisiana, and has presented both in person and virtually at many conferences at the state, national, and international levels. And, here we go…   Let’s get learning!

At times we find that adversarial relationships in education undermine our ability to do what is in the best interest of students. In this week's edchat we talked about how to create better relationships between all stakeholders. Follow: @tomwhitby @Sciology @blairteach @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Brett Murrey graduated from Texas A&M-Commerce with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and graduated from Lamar University with a Master's Degree in Educational Technology Leadership from Lamar University. He currently is teaching in Celeste ISD at the Celeste Jr. High campus, instructing 6th-8th graders on technology. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.