Podcasts about espark

A recent survey from eSpark showed some very interesting insights into what teachers are looking for in 2024 - the top of the list? Student engagement. That isn't a surprise, we've been talking about student engagement forever. It's only gotten more and more difficult to capture a student's attention in an era of quick, easily digestible content. What's new is how eSpark has chosen to approach this struggle. I sat down with two members of the eSpark team, Mary Gurley and John Jennings, to understand what they've learned from listening to teachers and how they use that feedback in their product.

David Vinca, Founder and CEO of SparkSpace, delves into gamified learning. In a classroom of over 30 students, teachers face challenges in providing individualized instruction at varying academic levels. However, solutions like eSpark use a combination of assessments, educational games, and student interests to create engaging learning experiences that meet each child where they are. Today, David discusses getting playful with K-5 math and reading.Connect With: David Vinca: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

David Vinca, Founder and CEO of SparkSpace, delves into gamified learning. In a classroom of over 30 students, teachers face challenges in providing individualized instruction at varying academic levels. However, solutions like eSpark use a combination of assessments, educational games, and student interests to create engaging learning experiences that meet each child where they are. Today, David discusses getting playful with K-5 math and reading.Connect With: David Vinca: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

In this week's episode Espark and I take a detailed look at what tribes we think are best and worse! You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this episode Espark joins us to talk about the new vibe to naval warfare in The Path Of The Ocean update, a light start to more episodes delving deeper into the new mechanics. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

Live and in person, Joshua Rawe of eSpark joins Michael in a podcast studio for this episode. They discuss a multitude of topics, including the newly released brand tailored promotions. They give you tips on how to best use these brand tailored promotions to your advantage.  We'll see you in The PPC Den!

In this episode of the educators2educators podcast, host Carrie Conover talks to Eric Dahlberg, CEO of eSpark Learning, about their new product, Choice Text. Choice Text is a reading comprehension for fiction and nonfiction that allows students to pick and create the reading passage based on the lesson. The lesson targets the student's learning level and is personalized to their background and interests using generative artificial intelligence. The episode also discusses the importance of student choice and agency in education and the mission and vision statement of eSpark Learning. Overall, the episode focuses on how eSpark Learning is reimagining learning in a student-centered way that aims to get kids to love reading and math. eSpark Free Trial Carrie's LinkedIn Carrie's Instagram Eric's LinkedIn Why Teachers Need to Start Using ChatGPT ASAP    

In this episode, Eric Dahlberg, CEO of eSpark Learning, and I explore the ways AI is transforming education, making it more inclusive and captivating for students with diverse needs. You'll also hear how the new AI-powered tool called Choice Texts takes personalized learning to a whole new level, offering students choice-based reading comprehension lessons that cater to their unique interests and learning styles. Curious how AI can personalize learning? This episode is for you! Show notes: https://classtechtips.com/2023/08/13/ai-can-personalize-learning-bonus/  Sponsored by eSpark Learning: https://www.esparklearning.com/   Follow eSpark Learning on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/esparklearning  Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classtechtips/     

In this week's episode we discuss the mechanics behind movement in the game, what bonuses or penalties affect that, tricks you can leverage to affect your movement and your opponents, and how things can be a little different for the special tribes. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this week's episode we discuss whether to pick walls or stars when given the option leveling up a city, and factors that can sway your decision. Here is the link to Big Burr's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/rBmriSHrdNg You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this episode we discuss the factors that affect your decision on whether to make your first city upgrade an explorer or a workshop, exploring use cases for both routes and offering general advice. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this episode we discuss whether getting population growth or expanding your city's borders is the better decision, and what factors affect which option is best for your situation, as well as general advice for this city level-up choice. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this episode Espark and I discuss when to get a tech, and when perhaps it might not be the best time to spend on one, and some advice to guide you when it comes to which techs to buy. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this episode Espark and I talk about the upcoming Ancients tribe, what we know so far and what we think could be done with them. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

What is GPT? How does this work? Is this another AI tool that will replace many jobs? Will this change the world of Amazon Marketing? Michael is joined by Joshua Rawe of eSpark in this week's episode. Let's join their fun as they test and discover what GPT can actually do. We'll see you in The PPC Den!

Young children have many different ability levels with math concepts. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson, an expert on the topic, gives an overview of how to differentiate math instruction with younger students.  See notes and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e793 Sponsor: Thank you, eSpark for sponsoring today's show. eSpark is a differentiation and intervention tool that helps teachers of kindergarten through grade five save time by providing ready-to-go, standards-based reading and math activities that students love. eSpark is free for teachers. Each Quest includes a pre-quiz, framing videos, instructional videos, practice activities, critical thinking challenges, a post-quiz, and an optional student recording. I love that for activities to remain in the eSpark catalog that it must have a high student engagement rating based on a student-chosen thumbs-up or thumbs-down. You can even import NWEA or STAR data to give students a more differentiated experience from the first log on. Oh and did I say it is free for teachers! So, go to go.eSpark.app/coolcatteacher. You'll be glad you did. Carol Ann Tomlinson - Bio as Submitted [caption id="attachment_28916" align="alignright" width="200"] Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson[/caption] Carol Ann Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development where she served as Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy, and Co-Director of the University's Institutes on Academic Diversity.  Prior to joining the faculty at UVa, she was a teacher in public schools for 21 years, during which she taught students in high school, preschool, and middle school and also administered programs for struggling and advanced learners.  She was Virginia's Teacher of the Year in 1974.  She was named Outstanding Professor at UVa's School of Education and Human Development in 2004 and received an All-University Teaching Award in 2008.  In 2022, she was ranked #12 in the Education Week Edu-Scholar Public Presence Rankings of the 200 “University-based academics who are contributing most substantially to public debates about schools and schooling,” and as the #4 voice in Curriculum & Instruction.  Carol is the author of over 300 books, book chapters, articles, and other educational materials.  Her two latest books are So Each May Soar: The Principles & Practices of Learner-Centered Classrooms (2021) and Everybody's Classroom: Differentiating for the Shared and Unique Needs of Diverse Learners (2022). Her books are available in 14 languages. She works throughout the United States and internationally with educators who seek to create classrooms that are effective in reaching diverse student populations. Twitter @cat3y 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."

Reading instruction can be challenging when a teacher has many different ability levels in her classroom. Furthermore, kindergarten and elementary grades are fundamental. Reading expert, Laura Robb breaks down excellent reading instruction from kindergarten through fifth grade. Dr. Robb has written more than 25 books on reading but also takes 3-4 months each school year as a classroom teacher. From how to form reading groups, how to reach individual children, and how to communicate with parents, Dr. Robb's advice is practical and extensive. This is an extended, 38-minute episode that covers everything about differentiating instruction with reading and is designed to be a complete overview to help every teacher working with young or struggling readers. This episode also includes a transcript on differentiating instruction. Show notes and transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e791 sponsor: Thank you eSpark for sponsoring today's show. eSpark is a differentiation and intervention tool that helps teachers of kindergarten through grade five save time by providing ready-to-go, standards-based reading and math activities that students love. eSpark is free for teachers.Each Quest includes a pre-quiz, framing videos, instructional videos, practice activities, critical thinking challenges, a post-quiz, and an optional student recording. I love that for activities to remain in the eSpark catalog that it must have a high student engagement rating based on a student chosen thumbs-up or thumbs-down. You can even import NWEA or STAR data to give students a more differentiated experience from the first log on. Oh and did I say it is free for teachers! So, go to go.eSpark.app forward slash cool cat teacher - that's g-o dot e-spark dot a-p-p forward slash Cool Cat Teacher and sign up today for eSpark. You'll be glad you did. Laura Robb - Bio as Submitted Author, teacher, coach, and international speaker, Laura Robb has completed more than 43 years of teaching in grades 4-8, and she returns to teach striving readers each year. Robb received the Richard W. Halle Award for outstanding middle level educator from NCTE as well as the Friends of Literacy Award from the Nassau Reading Council. Laura Robb has written more than 30 books for teachers. Recently she has completed two books with her son Evan Robb, a middle school principal. TeamMakers: Positively Impacting the Lives of Children through District-Wide Dreaming, Collaborating, and Change, published by Dave Burgess Publishing was published in 2019. Schools Full of Readers: Tools for Teachers, Coaches and leaders to Support Students, is also from 2019.  In 2016, two books were published: The Reading Intervention Toolkit, by Shell Education and Read Talk Write: 35 Lessons That Teach Students to Analyze Fiction and Nonfiction, published by Corwin Literacy. Corwin Literacy also published Robb's Vocabulary Is Comprehension: Getting to the Root of Complex Texts. Her newest for Heinemann is a First Hand Curriculum: Smart Writing: Practical Units For Teaching Middle School Writers, and a professional book, Teaching Middle School Writers: What Every English Teacher Needs to Know. For Scholastic, Robb has completed several best sellers including the first and second editions of Teaching Reading in Middle School, Differentiating Reading Instruction, Teaching Reading in Social Studies, Science, and Math, and her newest, Unlocking Complex Texts. Robb is a keynote and featured speaker at conferences and leads workshops all over the country and in Canada. She writes articles for education journals and blogs. She is a regular contributor to www.therobbreviewblog.com and has a series of podcasts with Evan Robb that you can access on https://therobbreviewpodcast.podbean.com. 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."  

Are you looking for an ed-tech company that hires teachers? Today, Carrie Conover will share 4 education companies that hire former teachers. Many ed-tech companies are smart enough to know that teachers are the answer to building top-notch, effective products. Teachers in transition from the classroom should look into these 4 companies for roles that are perfect for teachers. Join Classroom to Boardroom: classroomtoboardroom.net *Follow me* on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-conover/ Job Boards: Discovery Education: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/company/careers/ eSpark Learning: https://jobs.lever.co/eSpark edpuzzle: https://apply.workable.com/edpuzzle/

In this episode we discuss the in-game score and how you can use it to help understand what your opponents are up to. Shout out to Tan11Pan for the awesome thumbnails for the YouTube channel! Speaking of the Polytopian Times YouTube channel, here's the link: https://youtube.com/channel/UCjfFfzMhpflnp0Y-co5h0FQ You can find the Ai-Mo Times here: https://aimo.polytopia.fun/ You can also check out Espark's latest PolyChampions video here: https://youtu.be/MabUSmmhZQk You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this week's episode we do something a little different and Hathorne and Espark have a debate about where on the map is best to spawn. You can join the Polytopian Times discord by clicking this link: https://discord.gg/2Gz6bkemKu

In this episode I'm joined by Hathorne in discussing the value and use cases for archers, as well as strategies to use with them, and a special aside about ice archers toward the end. Don't forget to check out our new discord! We at the Polytopian Times are extremely grateful for everything Espark and Tan11Pan have done to get it set up and looking fantastic, and for being awesome members of the community in general! Discord link: https://discord.gg/GsUswMND

Taylor Daugherty went from teacher to customer success intern, to sales associate to senior iOS Engineer. She reached her career sweet spot by taking risks and truly understanding her strengths and the type of work that brought her joy. Hear her story and the fun Taylor and host Carrie Conover had together during their time working at eSpark learning on this episode of Classroom to Boardroom. Learn more about Classroom to Boardroom the online course at www.classroomtoboardroom.net.    

Finding balance and making the most with what we have Pt. Pleasant Beach Kindergarten Teacher and PPBEA President Joanna Douglas share what makes her classroom successful, even in a time of crisis. Her passion and experience show in everything she does and students, parents, and colleagues benefit from her enthusiasm and dedication. Follow our Hosts Sean M. Spiller | @SpillerForNJEA Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About Our Guest: Joanna Douglas Joanna Douglas is a twenty-two year veteran teacher, currently teaching Kindergarten in Point Pleasant Beach. Throughout her time at Point Beach, Joanna has served as a class advisor, cheerleading coach, drama club advisor, talent show director, track timer, QSAC committee member, and an Intervention and Referral Services advocate, Joanna has led staff workshops in her district, and has worked with administrators on the school planning team. Joanna is currently serving her district as the Point Pleasant Beach Education Association President, and this is her third term in that position. Prior to her presidency, she served the Association as the Secretary and Negotiations Chairperson. She is also an Ambassador for Seesaw and Espark, and she received her certification as an Apple Certified educator.  Joanna is the chairperson of the Christian Education Committee at her church, and she sings on the church Praise Team. She also tends bar at the legendary Stone Pony year-round. Mrs. Douglas resides with her husband and four dogs in Point Pleasant Boro. She loves to bake, sing, and shop in her free time. “Being a teacher has given me purpose in life. Even on tough days, I know that I’ve made a difference, and I truly enjoy connecting with all students, and watching them progress over time.  Teaching has, and will always be, my passion. I love my job!” Subscribe to Member Voices We are proud to be listed in the Apple Podcast Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today! Show Hosts Sean Spiller Sean Spiller, a high school science teacher in the Wayne public schools, is vice president of the New Jersey Education Association. Spiller was elected as NJEA vice president beginning Sept. 1, 2017. At NJEA, Spiller has served as chair of the Congressional Contact Committee, as a member of the Urban Education Committee and as an ethnic minority-at large representative to the Delegate Assembly. He was also a member of the National Council of Urban Education Associations (NCUEA). Jeffrey Bradbury Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey.  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 Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University’s Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic.

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David Vinca, founder and CEO of eSpark Learning, joins us for our first Fireside Chat! Over the next few months, we will sit down with various education CEOs to chat mission, vision and all things leadership. In this episode, learn how David came up with the idea for eSpark Learning, how the product has changed over the years and how David keeps himself grounded in what is going on in the classroom.  Learn more about eSpark at esparklearning.com. Sign up to become an e2e Member at educators2educators.com. Ask Carrie Questions for the 2-year reflection episode at educators2educators.com/podcast.

Episode 025, John Couch: Rewiring Education In this episode, we speak with a former executive of one of the most influential companies on the planet! In addition to being a personal friend of Steve Jobs, John Couch was the Vice President of Education at Apple Inc. for 16 years. This giant in education enthralls us with stories from his book, Rewiring Education, explains the merits of challenge-based learning, and shares why creativity is worth 100 IQ points! Couch and jobs pic Connect with John Couch Website: http://rewiringeducation.com/about/ Connect with Vrain Waves Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalb Links & Show Notes Purpose of Education (06:22) 1912 Essay - Rockefeller, Board of Education Todd Rose, End of Average Lifelong learning & Challenge Based Learning (10:20) Some resources for CBL: Digital Promise | Apple | EdSurge Relevant, Creative, Collaborative, & Challenging Ex: Throw a dinner party (13:42) Rewiring Education (14:44) Change is the only constant Education Rewired (coming soon) - case studies Beyond School non profit (17:53) eSpark (18:43) SAMR (19:31) Space (20:10) Dr. John Medina - Brain Rules Campfire, watering hole, cave, mountaintop Marco Torres “Creativity is worth 100 IQ points.” How do you push a 20,000 pound marshmallow? (26:04) Microschools “The way we design our classrooms today will ultimately define our societies tomorrow.” Slides on website (28:43) Chuck Yeager / sound barrier Computer as a Mental bicycle Benefits of Failure (33:39) Technology is an environment (37:04) “We hire people that can solve a problem.” Graph of student engagement, Gallup Lisa Mercier | I Wanna Iguana design challenge (39:38) Everyone Can Create / #everyonecancreate #makesomevrainwaves tinyurl.com/vrainwavesfeedback

Blake Thomas didn’t always know he would end up in technology. In fact, he had gone into finance as a college student only to discover that what he loved most about his studies was his side job, working in a computer science lab. After college, Blake started working in the tech industry. Soon, he realized that what was missing from this work was liking the people he worked for. This led him to eSpark, a student centered learning platform designed with teachers in mind. A place where they believe technology should work alongside teachers. With a desire to be involved in teaching but avoid the pressure of teaching, he found his efforts compatible with the company and has since grown alongside them. Tune in to hear more about Blake’s philosophy on how listening and understanding your employees passions can help both them and your company reach its full potential.

In this episode I interview Maya Hope, the VP of Product and Data at eSpark, which provides educational software tools to schools. In recent year, data has become a big part of how schools are run and has started to change the way teachers approach education. Maya is an expert in both data and education and tells us about how data is used to make decisions for students, teachers, and schools.

Luke Shepard, CTO & Blake Thomas, Director of Engineering of eSpark Learning We open show by talking to Luke and Blake why they are passionate about the edtech industry and what has them excited to come to work everyday. We also get into what their sales team is like, which they call partnerships, and what they do to get feedback from their students and teachers. eSpark provides two separate products to address a wide range of students k-8, and they are always interested in talking to talented people who are looking for a job in education technology. Special Guests: Blake Thomas and Luke Shepard.

David Vinca is Founder, eSpark Learning and Luke Shepard, CTO. eSpark Learning is harnessing the power of educational 3rd party apps to build a platform for customized learning experiences in the classroom. Alongside him in this interview is Luke Shepard, a past Facebook Developer, and an iterative machine (they push every single frickin day).