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A Special Thanksgiving Episode: Creativity, Community, and Gratitude In this special Thanksgiving episode of the Fueling Creativity in Education Podcast, hosts Cyndi Burnett and Matthew Worwood visit Dedham, Massachusetts, just outside Boston, to record live from the newly opened TLC Studios. TLC, short for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity, is the inspired creation of authors and educators Peter and Paul Reynolds, along with their sister Jane. This episode is a celebration of creative learning, featuring guest Donna Luther, a Montessori school principal, and highlighting the exciting Big Noise Summit. Together, the group reflects on the importance of gathering in person to discuss how creative learning spaces can transform education. They emphasize the power of community and the innovative approaches that reimagine what classrooms can be. Peter and Paul Reynolds share the vision behind TLC Studios: a vibrant, flexible space designed to spark collaboration and creativity. Unlike traditional classrooms, TLC Studios features modular, interactive areas filled with color and possibility. The conversation also highlights the crucial role parents play in fostering creativity and encourages educators to build strong connections with their communities. The episode ends on a high note—literally—with a symbolic “big noise,” representing the collective energy and commitment to spreading creativity in education. Full of heartfelt gratitude, this episode invites listeners to embrace creativity in their teaching and to cherish the community bonds that make education thrive. Tune in to be inspired to transform your own learning spaces! TLC- Teaching, Learning and Creativity Studios Our Guests: Donna Luther: An arts and creativity educator, Donna Luther is currently Head of Inly School, an all-gender independent, Montessori based day school in Massachusetts for students ages 2 – 14. She is a member of the Leadership Development faculty for the Creative Education Foundation, where she teaches Creativity in the 21st Century Classroom, Advanced Strategies for Educators, Facilitation through the Arts, and Integrating Creativity and Leadership to educators and business professionals worldwide. As an adjunct faculty member at Lesley University, she has taught in the national and international M.Ed. program for Creative Arts in Learning. She has presented at conferences throughout the United States and in Brazil, China, South Africa and Israel. Donna is founding director of Summer Stars Camp for the Performing Arts. Peter H. Reynolds Peter H. Reynolds is a renowned author, illustrator, and creativity advocate, celebrated for beloved books such as The Dot, Ish, Happy Dreamer, and The Word Collector. His collaborations include Someday with Alisan McGhee, the Judy Moody series with Megan McDonald, Going Places with his twin brother Paul, and the I AM series with Susan Verde. As the founder of FableVision, a Boston-based children's media company, Peter is dedicated to crafting "stories that matter, stories that move." Through FableVision Learning, he develops creativity tools that inspire educators and students to embrace imagination and innovation in the classroom. Deeply committed to fostering community and creativity, Peter co-founded The Blue Bunny, an independent bookshop in Dedham Square, MA, alongside his twin brother, Paul. Through his work, Peter continues to empower people of all ages to find their voice, make their mark, and share their unique stories with the world. Learn more at www.bluebunnybooks.com. Paul Reynolds: Paul is the CEO and Co-Founder of Boston-based FableVision, which creates and distributes educational media, mobile games, and apps aimed at improving the world. Under his leadership, FableVision has become a multimillion-dollar, internationally recognized multimedia developer and publisher with partnerships across various industries, including broadcast, museums, education, and technology. Paul also oversees FableVision Learning, the company's K12 edtech publishing group, and The Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning & Creativity. He has collaborated with numerous organizations such as PBS KIDS, National Academy of Sciences, The Jim Henson Company, MIT Education Arcade, CDC, New York Hall of Science, and Carnegie Hall to inspire lifelong learning. In addition to his role at FableVision, Paul teaches digital media production at Boston College, where he has been adjunct faculty for over two decades. He is also a children's book author, collaborating with his twin brother, Peter H. Reynolds, on books such as "Going Places" and the "Sydney & Simon: Full STEAM Ahead!" series. Eager to bring more creativity into your school district? Check out our sponsor Curiosity2Create.org  What to learn more about Design Thinking in Education?  Do you want to build a sustained culture of innovation and creativity at your school? Visit WorwoodClassroom.com to understand how Design Thinking can promote teacher creativity and support professional growth in the classroom.  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter!

Sersie and Gigi sit down with a rockstar in the lifestyle medicine space. Dr. Marsha-Gail Davis is a mover-and-shaker empowering patients with lifestyle medicine. Get healthy plant-based recipes at danielsplate.com. Connect and follow Dr. Davis on IG @mgdthedoc. Check out the full version of her Wack rap video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cPsSGLY2VZw?si=xw4W5ZHlNmmYQSx2 Health care, not sick care article: https://lifestylemedicine.org/articles/health-care-not-sick-care/ About Dr. Marsha Gail Davis: Dr. Davis is a primary care internist and preventionist with an interest in working at the intersection of primary care, lifestyle medicine, public health, and health equity. She completed her medical training at Yale and UCSD in internal medicine and preventive medicine. She is quadruple-board certified in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine and has a Masters in Public Health. She currently practices as a primary physician at Piedmont Healthcare, served as the Young Director on the Board of Directors of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), and is the former Co-chair of ACLM's HEAL (Health Equity Achieved Through Lifestyle Medicine) Initiative. She also serves as Medical Lead for the student-led health initiative Big Picture Living, created in collaboration with Big Picture Learning, FableVision and ACLM. She is committed to helping her patients and her community live healthy and dignified lives through the prevention and effective treatment of preventable chronic diseases using the full spectrum of clinical medicine (where lifestyle medicine is foundational) to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by preventable diseases and the disparities that exacerbate them. She is an artist and seeks to use her creativity to develop innovative public health solutions to make prevention the priority and to make it popular. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/healthyformypurpose/message

Jane Reynolds, sister of author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, chats about her work in helping teachers tap into their creativity so they can model it for their students. Her teacher education work with her brothers, Peter and Paul, is revolutionary including their soon to be Teacher Learning and Creativity Center in Dedham, MA. 

Returning to the podcast today is Peter H. Reynolds! We had an opportunity to catch up and talk about his newest collaboration, All We Need is Love and A Really Soft Pillow, which he wrote with his 12-year-old son! It is a heartwarming story that follows Poppy and Little One as they uncover what truly matters. About the Guest:Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, Be You!, and Our Table. He is also the illustrator of When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left by Marc Colagiovanni. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create “stories that matter, stories that move.” He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family. https://www.peterhreynolds.com/https://www.instagram.com/peterhreynolds/https://www.facebook.com/PeterHamiltonReynolds/https://twitter.com/peterhreynoldshttps://www.amazon.com/Need-Love-Really-Soft-Pillow/dp/1338572334About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Distant learning during the pandemic was hard on everyone, parents, teachers, and children alike! Marc Colagiovanni was at home with his three children, experiencing what many families experienced, and realized that he could help other kids cope with the emotions that they were facing. Marc Colagiovanni and Peter H. Reynolds stopped by to discuss their newest book, When Things Aren't Right, Go Left. This is a moving message for kids and adults explaining that when things don't seem like they are going in the direction you want them to go, it's okay to pivot and create your own path.About the Guests:Marc Colagiovanni is a children's book author who is currently a practicing attorney. While he is honored to be a part of the legal profession and enjoys law practice, his true passion is writing. Go Left is his debut children's book. Marc was born, raised, and currently resides in Rhode Island with his wife and three daughters.Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Dot, I Am Human, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, Be You!, and Our Table. His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and have been celebrated by tens of millions worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his twin brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create “stories that matter, stories that move.” He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with his family, where he founded and runs his own indie bookshop, The Blue Bunny, which celebrates 20 years in October.Peter H. Reynolds Linkshttps://www.peterhreynolds.com/https://www.facebook.com/PeterHamiltonReynolds/https://www.instagram.com/peterhreynolds/https://twitter.com/peterhreynoldsMarc Colagiovanni Links:https://www.marccolagiovanni.com/https://twitter.com/marccola3https://www.instagram.com/marccolagiovanni/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088557007409About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us

Gary Goldberger is President and Co-Founder at FableVision, an award winning multi-media development and publishing company specializing in educational interactives for children. He oversees the production of FableVision's award-winning media products. Since the company's launch, Gary has held many positions, and he approaches each project with a multi-faceted perspective. Gary is an expert in designing and developing innovative games for learners of all ages, and is a frequent speaker nationally on the role of games in education. Gary's unique blend of technical and creative leadership has been a key reason many FableVision projects have won awards. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE EPISODE 01:23 Gary explains the activities undertaken by FableVision Studios 03:21 The starting point for FableVision Studios. 05:29 Making a big impact through small changes 06:51 How to approach learning in a new way 13:04 Partnerships are a key to success 23:07 Every failure is a lesson learned 28:54 Important nuggets of wisdom for new entrepreneurs 34:04 Personal and professional plans for Gary GOLDEN NUGGET FROM TODAY'S SHOW Gary says, “Creators tend to fall in love with with their own ideas, however it is crucial as new entrepreneurs to let their guards down and be willing to accept criticism and feedback." CONNECT WITH GARY FableVision - fablevision.com Email Gary Goldberger - gary@fablevision.com Connect with Gary on Twitter - @FableGary Connect with Gary on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/gary-goldberger-947146 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Danielle's Website - https://www.daniellegillespie.net/ Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellegillespie/ Email Danielle - dg@daniellegillespie.net Medium: https://medium.com/@dgillespie_irl Send A Text: +1 (412) 207-3851 Connect with Danielle to learn more about how the Ideas Last methodology can help you turn your product into a successful business venture, regardless of product stage: paper napkin, beta, V1, or established product already released into the wild. SUBSCRIBE TO THE IDEAS LAST PODCAST Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ideas-last/id1579391101 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Fj8K2kEIm8RWNfYzgZs4L If you liked this episode, please don't forget to tune in, subscribe, and share this podcast! ABOUT THE IDEAS LAST PODCAST It has long been said that ideas are everything, especially in the startup world. But what if having a laser focus on your idea can actually hold your business back? In the Ideas Last podcast, Danielle Gillespie interviews startup founders, whose success came from obsessively, focusing on execution instead of ideation. Each episode dissects what it actually takes to build a long-lasting profitable startup, rather than simply launching - by putting your idea, last. Read more about the Ideas Last story - https://medium.com/@dgillespie_irl/ideas-last-a-new-way-to-startup-b94a585e35f5

Marketing and PR consultant Roberta Guise advises small business owners, independent professionals, and non-profits on how to build a profitable stable of customers, save money on ineffective promotions, and get known through branding, precision marketing and public relations. Roberta also enables successful women to become thought leaders. She coaches clients one-one-one and writes and speaks on how to get a distinctive marketing edge and be extraordinarily visible. For a lively mix of her ideas and opinions, read her articles at https://www.guisemarketing.com/bevisibleblogPeter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including The Dot, I Am Human, Happy Dreamer, The Word Collector, Say Something!, and Be You! His books have been translated into over 25 languages around the globe and are celebrated worldwide. In 1996, he founded FableVision with his brother, Paul, as a social change agency to help create "stories that matter, stories that move." Peter's latest book, The Word Collector (which Michelle and Barack Obama selected to read during a virtual read aloud last year) may be his best work yet! https://www.peterhreynolds.comBachir Abba co-founder of Morgan Cosmetics, inspired by the healing women who produce oils from the seeds of the Argan tree in Morocco, has become a leading purveyor of the finest organic face, hair, skin and nail care line made from Moroccan Argan oil. With offices in Morocco, and Seattle, Washington, Morgan Cosmetics offers more than 60 SKUs that provide the highest level of hair, skin and nail care. Morgan Cosmetics' Argan oil brings natural wellness to all skin types so everybody can address the challenges of winter dryness and make their skin clear and comfortable. https://www.morgancosmetics.com

Nicole and Matthew discuss how this time of safe-at-home is giving readers and bookmakers opportunity to reimagine our world through activism, design, kindness, and mindfulness. Joining is special guest Peter H. Reynolds, best-selling children’s book author, illustrator, bookshop owner, founder of FableVision, and an advocate for creativity and children of all ages. This episode is sponsored by: Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers, made by Book Riot and Abrams Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley, from Random House Graphic The Messy Life of Blue by Shawna Railey, from Little Bee Books To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: Peter H. Reynolds (homepage) BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS: What If… by Samantha Berger; illustrated by Mike Curato  The Breathing Bookby Christopher Willard, PsyD and Olivia Weisser; illustrated by Alison Oliver Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice by Mahogany L. Browne, Elizabeth Acevedo, Olivia Gatwood, and illustrated by Theodore Taylor, III  You Matter by Christian Robinson The Bear’s Garden by Marcie Colleen; illustrated by Alison Oliver Imagine by Juan Felipe Herrera; illustrated by Lauren Castillo What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Mae Besom MIDDLE GRADE: A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramée Strange Birds by Celia C. Perez What Lane?! by Torrey Maldonado WHERE TO FIND CHILDREN’S BOOKS DURING QUARANTINE Your local library – Even as libraries are closing for the quarantine, they have a ton of e-books, resources, and movies for kids. Epic! – Epic! is the Leading Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under Susan Tan’s Authors Everywhere YouTube channel How Kids’ Lit Is Responding to the Coronavirus Read, Wonder, and Learn – Favorite Authors & Illustrators Share Resources for Learning Anywhere COVID-19 Resources compiled by We Need Diverse Books Resources for Online PreK-12 Teaching During COVID and Beyond Little free libraries – There may be free books in a free library just around the corner from you. Give a book, get a book, and remember to wash those hands! CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).

In this episode, we will explore ways to find God working in our imagination, and we have the perfect conversation partner: Paul Reynolds. Paul is a Boston College alum and CEO and Co-Founder of FableVision. FableVision is a Boston-based company that creates and distributes original educational media, mobile games and apps designed to move the world to a better place. Paul oversees Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning & Creativity—Reynolds TLC, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering purposeful, creative human potential around the globe. Paul is also an award-winning children’s book author, creating stories about creativity and innovation. His book Going Places, which is illustrated by his twin brother Peter Reynolds, recently won the Library of Congress MassBook Award for Best Picture Book of the Year. The creative duo also created the STEAM-powered adventures of Sydney & Simon for early readers, which features twin mice who love creative problem solving. Paul has also been teaching creative media production and digital storytelling at Boston College for over 20 years.  Learn more about The North Star, The DOT , International DOT Day and the Blue Bunny Bookstore.

Today's episode of Creative Playdate is an interview with children's book and graphic novel illustrator Renee Kurilla. She has illustrated a new children's book, The Pickwicks' Picnic by Carol Brendler, that will be released on September 5th of this year. Renee's daughter is still under a year old so we chat about the initial transition to parenthood and how to find ways to keep sketching. She's also got me drooling over the Wacom Mobile Studio Pro. You can find Renee's work at www.reneekurilla.com and she shares lots of sketches and snippets on Twitter and Instagram. Thank you to everyone who has been listening and sharing the show and thank you to Thomas James and Jason Ritz, who composed the theme music. And, of course, you can listen to the show here, on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Google Play Music. Get in touch with me if you have any comments or questions about the show! You can find my illustration at www.michellekondrich.com and you can follow me on Twitter @MissIllustrator and Instagram @mkondrich.

Author Peter Reynolds is redefining what ADHD stands for. In his world, and in his new picture book, Happy Dreamer, it's simply an acronym for Amazing Delightful Happy Dreamer. This week, we talk with Peter and educator Lester Laminack about how we can encourage dreamers of all forms to feel included, engaged, and welcomed whether it's at home, in the classroom, or on the playground. Additional Resources: More about Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds More about Lester Laminack Guests: Peter H. Reynolds is an author and illustrator of children's books, including The Dot, Ish, The North Star, and Happy Dreamer. He is also the founder of the educational media company FableVision. Lester Laminack is an award-winning author and educator and Professor Emeritus from Western Carolina University where he taught writing workshop, children's literature, and reading. 

Author Peter Reynolds is redefining what ADHD stands for. In his world, and in his new picture book, Happy Dreamer, it's simply an acronym for Amazing Delightful Happy Dreamer. This week, we talk with Peter and educator Lester Laminack about how we can encourage dreamers of all forms to feel included, engaged, and welcomed whether it's at home, in the classroom, or on the playground. Additional Resources: More about Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds More about Lester Laminack Guests: Peter H. Reynolds is an author and illustrator of children's books, including The Dot, Ish, The North Star, and Happy Dreamer. He is also the founder of the educational media company FableVision. Lester Laminack is an award-winning author and educator and Professor Emeritus from Western Carolina University where he taught writing workshop, children's literature, and reading.  Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Emily Morrow

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Featured Teacher, Lisa Parisi, May 2, 2015. Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, when our special guest will be Lisa Parisi. We are so excited to have Lisa on Classroom 2.0 LIVE as our Featured Teacher for the month of May! This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about some of the amazing ways Lisa is effectively integrating technology into her 5th grade classroom with a strong focus on global connections and collaboration with other classes/educators around the world! Lisa was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Finalists for the Global Teacher Prize for her achievements in the classroom and beyond as a model of excellence. Lisa is an elementary teacher, author, Google Certified Teacher, DEN LC, Smart Exemplary Educator, Glogster, Fablevision, and Voki ambassador, and Blogger. Helping her students become caring citizens of the world guides everything she does in the classroom at Denton Avenue Elementary School in New Hyde Park. She encourages children to rely on each other in class and this in turn motivates them to excel. She connects her pupils with other children around the world for Skype calls, holds online discussions with experts and authors, and organizes long-term collaborative research projects such as her ‘Natural Disasters and Us’ award-winning wiki project. Lisa shares her insights on project-based learning, the responsive classroom, online tools and globalizing the room at conferences, via social media and through her publications. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lparisi” @lparisi

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, Featured Teacher, Lisa Parisi, May 2, 2015. Join us on Saturday, May 2nd, when our special guest will be Lisa Parisi. We are so excited to have Lisa on Classroom 2.0 LIVE as our Featured Teacher for the month of May! This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about some of the amazing ways Lisa is effectively integrating technology into her 5th grade classroom with a strong focus on global connections and collaboration with other classes/educators around the world! Lisa was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Finalists for the Global Teacher Prize for her achievements in the classroom and beyond as a model of excellence. Lisa is an elementary teacher, author, Google Certified Teacher, DEN LC, Smart Exemplary Educator, Glogster, Fablevision, and Voki ambassador, and Blogger. Helping her students become caring citizens of the world guides everything she does in the classroom at Denton Avenue Elementary School in New Hyde Park. She encourages children to rely on each other in class and this in turn motivates them to excel. She connects her pupils with other children around the world for Skype calls, holds online discussions with experts and authors, and organizes long-term collaborative research projects such as her ‘Natural Disasters and Us’ award-winning wiki project. Lisa shares her insights on project-based learning, the responsive classroom, online tools and globalizing the room at conferences, via social media and through her publications. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lparisi” @lparisi

Our guest is passionate about opening her students' minds and connecting them to learning experiences from around the world. In this segment she shares her tools and tips. Follow: @lparisi @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Lisa Parisi is an Award winning teacher, author, blogger, DEN LC, SMART Exemplary Educator, iEARN member, BrainPOP Popstar, Fablevision and Tech4learning Ambassador.

Renee Kurilla (@ReneeKurilla), illustrator of the Zebrafish graphic novels (@FableVision) and a number of picture books and series, stops by to talk about working at Fablevision, being part of the #KidLitArt community, and the value of sharing your sketchbook with the world.

TCEA 2012 had the Tech Chicks all a-twitter. Ha ha! Anyway, this is our round-up podcast about the sessions we attended and the vendors we loved. Adobe Academy - Anna attended a great hands-on session on content creation with Adobe. Check out the Adobe Education (http://www.adobe.com/education.html) site for great resources including lesson plans, ideas and tutorials. Jamey Osborne (http://jameyo.com/) had a great session on creating iOS web apps! Brush up your Javascript! Promethean (http://support.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.17508) - We love the new features in ActivInspire! Lynell Burmark (http://www.lynellburmark.org/) had a session, IWB apps: From the iPad to the Wall which had us revisit an app we'd definitely overlooked... Doceri (http://doceri.com/) is an awesome app for controlling your Mac or Windows machine from your iPad in the classroom. It has great markup tools and a nifty stylus which is handy for doing the drawing tools. Splashtop Whiteboard (http://www.splashtop.com/whiteboard) is still a favorite of ours, too, don't get us wrong. The pricing scheme of Doceri and Splashtop are such that you can pick whichever is most cost effective for your situation. FableVision (http://www.fablevision.com/) asked us to show off their fine software! We picked our favorites, Animation-ish (http://shop.fablevisionlearning.com/animationish/fa/shop.detail/productID/2542/) , Big Screen Books (http://shop.fablevisionlearning.com/big-screen-books-ish/fa/shop.detail/productID/2766/), and Stationary Studio (http://www.fablevision.com/stationerystudio). Definitely check them out! We had a QR code session with a great group of educators. Thanks for all who attended! Here are the resources we shared (http://techchicktips.wikispaces.com/QRQrazy). Atomic Learning (http://atomiclearning.com) did a neat thing with their t-shirts at the booth. Check out the cool video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3OntdDRlJI) Loved seeing our Twitter friends @paulrwood, @technolibrary, @ipadsammy, @bryanpdoyle, @rrodgers, @neontetra and @mrhooker for BBQ and donuts! And then them and more including @kevinhoneycutt, @mradkins, and @jmaklary, and our local friends @JGraytxchk, @hlandez, @kevinfoxxy, and @jessicablanca at  the official Twitter meet up. Clever swag included a chair massage at some booth with an A... oh wait, Helen had to look it up for us. Absolute Software  (http://www.absolute.com/) offered the chair massages. And then we think it was Flexile (http://www.flexile.net/) that was offering caricatures using their tools to show video conferencing and interactive whiteboards. Inspiration (http://www.inspiration.com/) is coming out with an iPad app which looks really awesome but is missing a critical feature in our opinion. Listen to find out what that is. Anna will probably still buy it because she's an iOS app junkie. We still love the Lock -n- Charge (http://www.lockncharge.com/) cart for charging the laptops. They have iPad charging carts, too, and they have REALLY thought out the needs of a charging cart! Bretford (http://bretford.com/category/seating/soft-seating/motiv-seating/) furniture has built-in power. Can we have this for our houses? We did a mobile learning session and want to give a special thanks to two of our new favorite apps, DoInk Express and GroupShot, that gave out promo codes for us to raffle! DoInk Express (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doink-express-messaging-photos/id414067189?mt=8) is an awesome app for iPhone/iPod for tweening and flipbook animation. It's the baby cousin to the DoInk for iPad  (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doink-animation-drawing/id364762290?mt=8) app we talked about in a previous episode. It's a mere $1.99 and worth every penny. GroupShot (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/groupshot/id488709126?mt=8) is a magic app. MAGIC, we tell you! When you take several photos of a group of people trying to get the one perfect shot, you can actually merge the best heads from each shot into one. And it's MAGIC. Wow! Seriously! Check it out! It's 99 cents! Buy it now! In conclusion, it was another great TCEA!

It's Back to School time! Resources include Calendars.net, SignApp Now, Energy Education lesson plans, Thinkfinity, Timelines, Digital Citizenship, TakingITGlobal, BugScope, Math posters, Fablevision posters, Kewl Grader and RAG