Podcasts about instructional technology coach

This episode is sponsored by MagicSchool AI. If you're ready to transform the way you teach, With over 3.5 million users worldwide, MagicSchool AI is the #1 educational AI platform. They're committed to data privacy for all users in order to keep classrooms protected. Save time and focus on creating experiences with your students with MagicSchool AI. To learn more and get started, visit www.magicschool.ai In this episode, I'm joined by Kathryn Laster while at the Georgia Educational Technology Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. We've been connected and have crossed paths at various conferences but never formally met until GaETC 2024. She's served in various roles in education such as a math teacher, Instructional Technology Coach, and Digital Learning Consultant. She's passionate about building professional development and professional learning. We discuss the difference between the two and then…the conversation comes full circle! Tisha Poncio joins us at the table because Tisha was a teacher in one of Kathryn's cohorts years ago. These two take us through the journey and Tisha lets us know how much of a pivotal role Kathryn played in her educational journey. This is such a special episode for these two that you have to hear for yourself. While listening to this, think about who has made an impact on your own educational journey and what you'd like to say to them. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Threads: https://www.threads.net/@edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites Connect With Kathryn Laster Kathryn Laster X: https://x.com/kklaster Kathryn Laster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathrynkl/ Kathryn Laster on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynlaster/ Connect With Tisha Poncio Tisha Poncio X: https://x.com/TxTechChick Tisha Poncio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tishaponcio/ Tisha Poncio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tishaponcio/ Tisha Poncio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tisha.poncio

Join us as we talk with Pam Coleman and Donna Mitchell as they gather around the table to discuss their roles and what ignites their passion as technology coaches. Tune in for insightful conversations and some fantastic Tech Flush Tips that you won't want to miss in this engaging podcast episode!

Tune in today as we embark on a fascinating journey with two remarkable women who've transitioned from being classroom teachers to thriving as Instructional Technology Coaches, all while navigating the exciting terrain in between. Don't miss out on the insightful stories and wisdom these ladies are about to share.

How does language open hearts, minds, opportunities, and hope for all? I speak with Meredith White, an Instructional Technology Coach and Spanish Teacher in Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia this week. She's here to talk about the power of language in the lives of those who teach it and of those who learn it. She provides insights into how we can use language to focus on what brings joy and sustainability in our busy lives, allowing balance as well as effectiveness in all we do. It's About Language | Episode 93 | Connecting with Meredith White

In this episode I'm joined by Nikki Jones. She has been an educator for 16 years teaching 1st and 3rd grade and is currently and instructional technology coach. Nikki is passionate about using technology to challenge students to think critically, problem solve and be creative. In this conversation we explore taking risks, creativity, connecting and being inspired by learning communities, one point rubrics, gratitude practices, and so much more!Topics:1. Choice and voice to empower students to share their learning that is best for them.2. Microsoft Flip - extremely versatile and students can use it at any level3. Middle of the year is a great time to rebuild those relationships especially coming off of break.4. Whenever implementing new technology focus on three things that you want students to try. 5. Single Point Rubric - There is one goal or one thing to create.6. Use and borrow ideas that you see others doing. Make tweaks and make them your own.7. Fear of failure holds people back.8. Our littlest ones are ready to be creative and take chances and along the way it can get stifled out of them. 9. Use technology to enhance instruction10. Steal Like an Artist - People have great ideas 11. Be on the look out for things that spark your ideas12. Take one idea  that you're looking at and turn it into multiple different designs13. Teach students that if their first few ideas don't work that's alright. We take feedback and adjust.14. Build resilience in your students.15. Have a form of daily gratitude. Consider something like Flip to make nightly gratitude videos. 16. Take risks as an educator.17. Model what gratitude looks like. 18. Use Flip to create folders that you can keep throughout the year. 19. Use social to connect with communities such as Microsoft Flip and Adobe team. 20. You don't have to be the smartest person in the room. Be around others that spark your creativity.21. Take risk and try at least one thing.22. Don't compare yourself to others and steal your joy.23. Give yourself credit for the things that you are great at. Connect with Nikki: @mrsjones72812 on TwitterNikki's Bio:Nikki Jones is an Instructional Technology Coach in Northern Virginia. Prior to moving into her current role where she supports K-5 with meaningful tech integration, she taught 1st and 3rd grades. Nikki has a master's degree in education and 16 years of experience using technology to challenge students to think critically, problem solve and be creative. To educate future-ready students Nikki focuses on creativity, STEAM and computer science! She is passionate about helping, inspiring and training educators to integrate technology in ways that are innovative, highly engaging and promote student choice, voice and creation. She works closely with staff members to help them build their technology skills and become more confident while integrating technology that empowers student learning! Nikki is a  Flip Student Voice Ambassador, a SMART Ambassador, Novel Effect Ambassador, Ozobot Certified Educator, Adobe Creative Educator Leader, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, HP Fellow in Cohort 4, Quizizz Game-Changer and Class Dojo Mentor.

Jared is a Google for Education Certified Coach, Trainer, and Innovator. Jared is passionate about empowering teachers not to be afraid of technology integration in teaching and learning but to use it to innovate their practices to impact student learning in meaningful ways through coaching, mentoring, & speaking at conferences --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myedtechlife/support

Feedback & Shout Outs (1:20) 2022 House of #EdTech Smackdown! Coming in episode 215 - Submit your entry by December 9, 2022. EdTech Thought (5:35) EdCamps Are Great! You should be attending or organizing the best professional development you can get! EdTech Recommendation (11:12) Twine - https://twinery.org/ Twine is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories. You don't need to write any code to create a simple story with Twine, but you can extend your stories with variables, conditional logic, images, CSS, and JavaScript when you're ready. Twine publishes directly to HTML, so you can post your work nearly anywhere. Anything you create with it is completely free to use any way you like, including for commercial purposes. Twine would be great for individual students in grades 5-12. Featured Content (14:38) In episode 212, I asked if schools were listening to teachers about a number of issues related to education technology. One of my listeners, Brooke Anne Petrucelli, emailed me to share her thoughts on her experiences as a Technology Coordinator and Technology Literacy teacher. Brooke Anne is definitely doing the work and putting in the effort but she's not getting the results she believes she should be. I share my thoughts and continue the conversation. Connect with Brooke Anne!  House of #EdTech VIP (24:35) Holly Buck - A Mom, wife, animal lover, and K-8 Instructional Technology Coach from Connecticut!

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Nikki Jones is an Instructional Technology Coach in Northern Virginia, United States just outside of Washington DC, the nation's capital. Prior to moving into her current role where she supports K-5 with meaningful tech integration, she taught 1st and 3rd grades. Nikki has a Master's degree in education and 15 years of experience using technology to challenge students to think critically, problem solve and be creative. In an effort to educate future-ready students Nikki focuses on creativity, STEAM and computer science! She is passionate about helping, inspiring and training educators to integrate technology in ways that are innovative, highly engaging and promote student choice, voice and creation. She works closely with staff members to help them build their technology skills and become more confident while integrating technology that empowers student learning! Nikki is a Quizizz Game-Changer, Class Dojo Mentor, Flip Student Voice Ambassador, a SMART Ambassador, Novel Effect Ambassador, Ozobot Certified Educator, Adobe Level 2 Creative Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and an HP Fellow in Cohort 4. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wondernamya/message

Lois Alston is an Instructional Technology Coach for the Long Branch School District in Long Branch, NJ. She completed her 5th year in this role and she has been in education for 20 years. She is passionate about implementing a variety of EdTech platforms to improve/enhance her colleague's instruction and add value to their students' learning. As a lifelong learner, she's always looking for ways to keep students engaged with the material at hand to help prepare them for the future. Lois has two school-aged children who keep her very busy. She loves spending time with them and going to all of their activities. Her partner, Alex, is her biggest supporter in life and they love collaborating with one another on technology and design. Connect on Twitter! https://twitter.com/myedtechlife Visit the My EdTech Life Podcast page! https://www.myedtech.life/ Buy me a coffee to keep the creativity flowing! https://bit.ly/3LxSojF Check out our merch store! https://myedtechlife.myspreadshop.com/ Check out our blog page and follow! https://medium.com/@myedtechlife

In this episode, I talk about my Instructional Coaching Journey, from when I first learned of the term and what I have been doing to get closer to being an Instructional Technology Coach for school districts. An emotional journey that is still going on today and I want the books I reference in the episode are: The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar Instructional Coaching & The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight The Complete EdTech Coach by Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette The Coach ADVenture by Amy Illingwoth --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pixelclassroom/support

It's almost Valentine's Day, which means it's the perfect time for a LOVE story! Our wonderful guest for this episode, educator Bea Leiderman, and her love for Scratch & computer science education are sure to make you swoon. Grab some chocolates and enjoy the romance! Find resources here.

Stephanie is an amazing Instructional Technology Coach in South Carolina, and also an Emerging Leader with SCASCD (the South Carolina affiliate of ASCD) and our conversation is packed with ideas for teachers and students and also lots of laughter that I know you're going to enjoy! Please be sure to follow Stephanie on Twitter, she puts out such great content and her positivity is infections! @MsClassNSession

In this episode, I chat with previous Roxi Thompson to look at how coaching was redefined during the pandemic. We reflect on our jobs as educational coaches a year later and examine what we learned and how we will move forward with these new skills. We connected during our lunch times so what better food to share virtually during lunch than a good sandwich! It's a great episode that any instructional or edtech coach can learn from and more importantly, use as a means as a reflection. So grab yourself a sandwich and give this episode a listen. Buen provecho! Connect With Gabriel Carrillo EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com EdTech Bites Twitter: https://twitter.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCZcyW4BkCFQ5P2BLK61xg About Roxi Thompson Roxi Thompson has ten years of experience in education, which includes eight years as a Social Studies teacher at the elementary and middle school levels. She spent the last two years serving as an Education Technology Specialist for the Washington Elementary School District in Glendale, Arizona. Next year, she will be taking on a new role as the district's first Instructional Technology Coach with a focus on working 1:1 with teachers to drive impactful technology use in schools across the district. Part of this new role will include supporting teachers in the district's first “Distance Learning Program” for families who choose a 100% online learning environment for their students. Roxi is passionate about empowering teachers to utilize technology to create powerful learning experiences for students.  Connect With Roxi Thompson Roxi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxi_thompson Roxi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxi_thompson/ Roxi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roxithompsonedu Roxi's Blog: https://roxithompsonedu.blogspot.com/

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan discuss a question from our Coach's Network as we explore how coaches determine the type of assistance that teachers need. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Tech Coach Question of the Week I am moving into a new Instructional Technology Coach position (part-time) for next year.  We are a rural school district in Maple, WI with two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.  My job description is basically to help teachers use the district issued technology effectively. Now, my question. How on earth did you gauge who and where your support is most needed at the beginning of the year?  I know some people have done survey's and I know most of our staff here at the elementary level well enough to know their tech needs.  Any other ways to gauge how to help teachers at the beginning of the year? I know most of us are focused on closing out our year - I am, too!  I just want to be ready since I only work part-time next year and I want my time here to be beneficial to our teachers! How Do You Determine What Type of Coaching Your Teachers Need? Administrative Conversations Set up frequent conversations with your administrators to learn their goals and what they would like to see happening in the classrooms. Staff Surveys A basic staff survey at the beginning of the year is nice but ... keep it brief and to the point. Classroom Walkthroughs Coaches should be popping into classrooms on a regular basis to see what is happening, lend a hand and build a rapport with both teachers and students. Co-Teaching One of the best ways to help build trust with teachers is to create a lesson that can be taught together. Staying Positive Always remember that the job is not easy and one that is difficult both physically and mentally. Staying Alert Always keep your eyes and ears open for the next situation that might present itself to you. Be available Forming the relationship to assist them with some little things at first in order to build trust and be able to observe what some of the needs might be. Lunchtime / Break-Time conversations  - (Or Sometimes Gripe Sessions) Be an active listener; sometimes gripe sessions can really be a call for help.  “I can't believe we have to share our lesson plans with the principal” - showing them how to effectively use a Shared Drive or shared folder in google would be a quick and practical way to get your foot in their door. Normal Observation through day-to-day interactions, what comes up in meetings, etc. Keep a private journal of what you see and observe in the classroom. Not Coaching One of the best things you can do is to just be a friend to your teachers.  Sometimes the best coaching opportunities come out of non educational conversastions. Contact the Podcast! http://www.teachercast.net/VoiceMail (TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail) Twitter: http://twitter.com/askthetechcoach (@AskTheTechCoach) Email: feedback@teachercast.net Subscribe to “Ask the Tech Coach” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-tech-coach-podcast-for-instructional-technology/id1067586243 (Apple Podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/show/3X8JwTCC5eeWUff8FHFeKR (Spotify)...

Katie Fielding, an Instructional Technology Coach in Prince William County Schools, takes joy in building capacity in others so they can fully participate in the digital world. Additionally, she is a Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Coach; Canvas Certified Educator. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/myedtechlife/support

Don’t miss this vblog on YouTube or catch our Read This segment of our One Thing Series podcast--books you need to read to lead better and grow faster. Featured Author: Jennie Magiera Featured Book: Courageous Edventures: Navigating Obstacles to Discover Classroom Innovation Here’s Why Every Principal Leader, Instructional Technology Coach, and Curriculum Specialist Must Read This Corwin Book by Jennie Magiera: Courageous Edventures is a great book for all educators. Why? It’s real in that it’s written by a former teacher, and it blends the challenges that are associated with using technology in the classroom with how to overcome them successfully. The author, Jennie Magiera, now the Global Head of Education Impact at Google, tells a common story, found within many schools--a story where technology is available, but woefully underemployed and arguably misunderstood. Fortunately, she also provides clear ways on how to excel at using these tools to transform teaching and learning. This month, our focus is on innovation and learning, particularly women in leadership who are making a significant impact. Jennie is one of those individuals who embraces change leadership through innovation. You can’t miss our interview with her, which uncovers a great deal of her stance on school and district leadership. Her story is found among many early adopters who discover the power of a new teaching tool, “terrifying and confusing.” In this case, Jenny realized early on that technology in the classroom, when used well, can radically improve student learning. However, it wasn’t an easy journey. Courageous Edventures is organized into four parts that we believe make it a great read and very user friendly. Learning from reading is our goal, and it is why we feature very specific books for educational leaders. The four parts of this book create a journey and require readers to engage with the content as a measure of growth. Charting Your Course Navigating Your Problems Sailing into the Great Beyond Reflecting on Your Edventure Each part of Courageous Edventures is written as a journey and carries the reader to the destination. There are very practical models introduced throughout the book, such as the SAMR model or the Teacher Innovation Exploration Plan (TIEP). These models are important because they guide the development of the reader toward something that they can actually use in practice in terms of making a difference in their classroom and school. Another aspect of this book that truly resonated with us is the Critical Friends section. Our friend and Chief Ruckus Maker, Danny Bauer of Better Leaders Better Schools, has long championed the power of belonging to a mastermind group for support, connectedness, and intentional growth. Having critical friends is a tremendous way to grow as a professional because, among other things, accountability is a key aspect of the relationship. We’ll end this post on one of Jennie’s tips, which you’ll find early in the book: “Loyalty to Students Over All Else.” When our purpose eclipses everything, it’s easy to find courage to do those things that frighten us. Putting students first is really what this book is about; technology is the just one of the great ways that we can get it done! We hope to hear from you about your favorite parts of the book, our blog, and the interview. Please comment below. Follow, like, and share. For more great leadership content, follow theschoolhouse302.com. Joe & T.J. This episode was brought to you by GhostBed, a family-owned business of sleep experts with 20+ years of experience. With 30K+ 5-star reviews, you can’t go wrong with GhostBed. Their mattresses are handcrafted, and they come with a 101-night-at-home-sleep trial. For a limited time, you can get 30% by using our code — SH302 — at checkout. And, even if you tell someone about GhostBed, you can earn a $100 referral reward. Go to Ghostbed.com today and use SH302 at checkout.

Welcome to Episode 29 of The Canvascasters Podcast! Canvas + UDL= Designing for ALL learners With 17 years of experience in public schools, Katie Fielding is always excited to talk about ways to integrate technology into the classroom. Katie transitioned to the role of Instructional Technology Coach at Woodbridge Senior High School after 13 years in the high school Science classroom. In that position, she has quickly found her niche in sharing instructional practices with her colleagues, and she was selected VSTE Coach Of The Year in 2019. Katie takes joy in building capacity in others so they can fully participate in the digital world. Katie has a special interest in improving homebound instruction for chronically ill students. She shares this message through professional learning opportunities and connecting with educational leaders on the topic. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she hopes to improve those virtual practices for all learners.. In this episode we discuss: How she's adapted her staff quickly from Google Classroom to Canvas LMS. How sharing resources helps the greater good. What it's like to adapt for accessibility and UDL.! How the Google Innovator Academy shaped her Design Thinking Mindset How Canvas Can Make Google Better The Positive Mindset Cat's Canvas Backpack w/ (Nerd Alert) HTML https://www.katiefielding.com/ https://www.itcs4all.com/ https://pwcsbackpack.com/ Find Katie on Social --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/canvascasters/message

In this episode, I talk to Alex Mitts about our shared undergraduate backgrounds in English Literature and our affinity for the arts and how that has shaped who we are as instructional designers. Alex gives advice to those who are looking to hone their craft and shares how "being obsessed" has helped him to transition from teaching to instructional design.Alex Mitts currently serves as an Instructional Designer for California State University, Bakersfield and Bakersfield College. He is a former Instructional Technology Coach and classroom teacher. He has an MA in Educational Technology, a BA in English Literature, and is pursuing his preliminary administrative services credential. He is constantly developing himself to be the best asset he can be in the realm of educational technology and instructional design!When he is not up to his elbows in academia, you can find Alex with his lovely wife at home with their two basset hounds, at Disneyland, crafting voice-overs, or on stage in some musical capacity, whether it be playing in a band or performing in musical theatre.Visit Alex's website here.Alex's suggestion for something an instructional designer with a creative background can use to bolster their career:Matt Sustaita's Transition from Teaching to eLearning

Welcome to the Counter Narrative Podcast, a show designed to change the way we talk, and think, about education. By sharing stories of successes and triumphs, we aim to challenge the dominant narrative that often negatively portrays our disenfranchised populations. I'm your host, Charles Williams. An educator for 15 years, a current school principal in Chicago, and an educational consultant. In this episode, I chat with P. Sloan Joseph an instructional leader with over seventeen years of experience working with grades K4-12 in the areas of school & classroom culture (diversity, equity, inclusion, engagement) and technology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (SC State University) and a Master of Arts in School Administration (Gardner-Webb University). Her career has included being a Business Education teacher, Title I Facilitator, New Teacher Mentor and Administrator. Sloan is currently the Instructional Technology Coach at Greer Middle School, where she facilitates training for students, parents/guardians, and staff. She is a co-organizer for Edcamp Greenville and co-creator of #BreatheEDU, a platform assisting school and district leaders with creating racially inclusive & equitable learning environments. She is a member of the Teach Better Team Speakers Network, and a member of SCASCD Emerging Leader Class of 2020. Sloan is also the host of Greater is in Me, a podcast centered around her life as a wife, mother, and educator. The purpose of the podcast is to inform, inspire, and influence listeners to fulfill the greatness that exists within. Greater is in Me is available on iTunes, Google Podcast, Anchor & Spotify. During our conversation, Sloan addressed a common thread in education today - relationships, but helped to deepen our collective understanding by encouraging us to consider building a rapport with students. Relationships are simply connections and can be either positive or negative. Rapport, however, is dependent upon mutual trust and respect, something she reminds us that needs to be curated over time. Sloan also connects this to diversity in that we need to be cognizant of our own privileges, both earned and unearned, and to learn how to respect the innate differences that exist between all of us. She suggests that we listen to varying perspectives, even if we do not agree and that maybe, just maybe, we could help to address the teacher shortage by changing what our students see in front of them each and every day. How are you showing up? I hope that you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Connect with Sloan! Instagram: @greaterisinme Twitter: @psloanjoseph Podcast: https://anchor.fm/greaterisinmepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecounternarrative/support

In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan discuss our favorite Video Solutions for Tech Coaches and discuss Pro's and Con's for each application. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today. In this episode, we discuss:Virtual Meeting Applications episode link to debate episode…….https://meet.google.com/ (Google Meet) ProsMany features are free Easy to use … people are familiar with the platform Connects to Google Classroom ConsMany features might end up being Enterprise overtime Doesn’t have many features that other platforms have https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software (Microsoft Teams) ProsExtremely feature rich “Free” with Microsoft package Connects with additional apps both Office and non-Office Cons https://zoom.us/ (Zoom) ProsMany teachers know how to use Zoom basic features Educational / Premium version allows for more security features Breakout Rooms on the Premium version ConsLike other applications, premium features are now back to being premium Free meetings are only 40 minutes https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/conferencing/cisco-meeting-app/series.html (Cisco) ProsFree for up to 100 participants for up to 50 minutes Unlimited number of meetings Premium versions allow for cloud mp4 recordings ConsMany times can be difficult to install and setup depending upon the device being used https://learn.schooltube.com/virtual-classroom (SchoolTube Virtual Classroom) ProsFree Video hosting for K12 students and teachers Branded educational environments Unlimited accounts & Video Uploads Only $2 / person to go ad-free Cons Video Creation Applicationshttps://www.wevideo.com/ (WeVideo) ProsMulti-use toolScreencasting Voice Recording Editing Publishing Collaborative Robust feature set Green Screen Works well with mobile application Cost is very reasonable because it covers the need to pay for several other applications ConsFree version is limited to 5-min video https://www.screencastify.com/ (Screencastify) ProsWorks seamlessly in conjunction with Google Drive Easy sharing options for creating shareable link, downloading, and posting to YouTube ConsFree version is limited to only 5 minutes https://screencast-o-matic.com/ (ScreenCast-o-Matic) ProsThis app now offers a chrome extension that makes access and recording more user-friendly than before Free version allows up to 15 minutes Allows local uploads as well as to YouTube and Google Drive Low cost (under $2.00 per month) premium version gives you drawing tools, editing tools, unlimited recording time ConsWatermark on free version https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.html (Camtasia) ProsVery robust screencasting and video editing suite Tons of features and resources for creating professional videos … quickly Publish to several great platforms ConsNot easily purchased for every student due to the price https://www.loom.com/ (Loom) ProsFree Chrome Extensions Saves easily onto Google Drive Cons https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/record-your-screen-in-powerpoint-0b4c3f65-534c-4cf1-9c59-402b6e9d79d0 (PowerPoint) ProsFeature Rich Complete Video Solution 3D Animations Video Storagehttps://www.youtube.com/ (YouTube) https://www.schooltube.com/ (SchoolTube) https://vimeo.com/ (Vimeo)ProsGreat for livestreaming needs https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-stream (Microsoft Stream) http://drive.google.com (Google Drive) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/online-cloud-storage (OneDrive) Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is...

MTT045| Ozobot, Mighty Little Robots to code and create - Nikki Jones Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Have you seen Ozobots, perhaps in a STEAM lab or at a conference, moving around the floor or table, but didn’t understand what it was doing or how you could use it with your students?  Join us today as we speak with Nikki Jones, a 3rd Grade teacher from Virginia that loves technology, especially Ozobots.  Find out how Nikki uses the Ozobots, not only for coding, but how she also uses them for math, social studies and science! Nikki Jones, a thirteen-year veteran educator values creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Fredonia and obtained her master's degree in Special Education from George Mason University in Virginia. She currently teaches third grade at Chris Yung Elementary in Bristow, Virginia. Nikki has taught 1st grade and worked as an Instructional Technology Coach. She has presented at Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) and numerous conferences, served as a lead mentor for new teachers and as team leader for the past four years. Technology plays a major role in her classroom as it is used daily to help facilitate learning and engage students. As an Ozobot Certified Educator she shares innovative lessons and her experiences taking risks to integrate the Ozobots and computer science into core content areas. She is a life-long learner who continues to reinvent herself. She is passionate about sharing her love for technology-integrated education and committed to helping other educators to feel comfortable using technology in their classrooms.   Contact: Nikki Jones Twitter: @mrsjones72812 Email: mrsjones72812@gmail.com   Items mentioned in Episode 45: Ozobot Donors Choose Seesaw Project Based Learning Nikki’s Ozobot Learning Library #remotelearning #distancelearning #ozobot #podcastedu #podcasting #ozosquad #letthekidslead #ozosquad   If you enjoyed this episode, tell a friend, and SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE TO THE SHOW!  Please share this podcast with someone you think might benefit.   Email us! Shannon@MyTechToolbelt.com Brenda@MyTechToolbelt.com   We would love to hear from you!  Let us know if you find our podcast helpful!  Is there technology out there that you would like us to cover in one of our episodes?  Contact us!   What’s in your Tech Toolbelt? www.mytechtoolbelt.com Twitter: @mytechtoolbelt   Instagram: My Tech Toolbelt   You can listen to our podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify or listen here Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music  

It's clear that teachers are ready to take on education technology, but do they have the resources they need to be successful? We'll discuss how to create a supportive teaching environment that allows you to effectively leverage technology to engage students. TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at https://twitter.com/Promethean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Promethean) for making this podcast series possible. Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About Prometheanhttps://www.prometheanworld.com/ (Promethean) is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com. Links Of Interesthttps://blog.prometheanworld.com/learn-promethean/camp-promethean/ (Camp Promethean) https://www.facebook.com/PrometheanWorld/ (Facebook) https://twitter.com/Promethean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/promethean (LinkedIn) https://youtu.be/0YuxgmtuL4A About our GuestsKate MazzotaKate Mazzota is the Head of Regional Professional Development for the North Region at Promethean. She is a former high school language arts teacher and enjoys teaching educators about how to implement technology into their daily lessons! Suzy DoverSuzy Dover is the Instructional Technology Coach at Stone Academy of Communication Arts in Greenville, South Carolina. She has taught high school English, was a Media Specialist at the Elementary level, and now works to integrate future ready skills and content into curriculum and the classroom. Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) EdTech in the Classroom (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/edtech-in-the-classroom/ (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com))  Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter. Today I’m chatting with Annalee Higgenbottom, currently 6-12 Instructional Technology Coach and Tech Coordinator at Shanghai American School, Pudong Campus. Annalee has had a very diverse educational background and this conversation highlights the many ways her experience has influenced her development as a coach. From balancing her introverted nature with her passionate enthusiasm for learning to her focus on understanding her colleagues as individuals to build positive coaching relationships and the importance of selecting just the right coaching “hat” to wear at the right time, this interview is full of practical experiences and strategies for new and experienced coaches alike! If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter!

In this episode, Keven talks about finding your passions and creativity with Claudio Zavala, Jr. Claudio is an Instructional Technology Coach in Texas with over 20 years of experience in education. Listen to learn about the great things going on in his district and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/magicpotionedu/support

We hear from Sandy Woods, Director of Communications, about CTE month. We also hear from Lynn Quinn, Theater Instructor, about the spectacular play coming  on March 27th and 28th. We also hear from Julissa Rodriguez, Instructional Technology Coach, who shares how she can assist us in becoming more effective teachers by using the technology that is available to us within the school.

Ashley Cooksey, a school librarian in Arkansas, shares the way that implementing codeSpark in an elementary library taught her how to code right alongside the students, paving the way to her current role as an Instructional Technology Coach and an accomplished educational leader.     Resources: Connect to codeSpark Ashley's resources to help teach coding through storytelling:  https://padlet.com/ashley_cooksey2/CodeWithBooks or bit.ly/CodeWithBooks.   

Connect with Chase MielkeWebsite: https://affectiveliving.com/ | Twitter: @chasemielke | Newest Book: The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again, ASCDConnect with Vrain WavesWebsite: vrainwaves.com | Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalbLinks & Show NotesOut of Our Heads and Into the Classroom (01:56)Tammy Trzebiatowski (@ttrzebiatowski)- Exercise & alone timeAndy Leiser, Hastings MN - EL Tech Integration (@AndyLeiser): from Amy Fast, EdD (@FastCrayon) - cards written to future selfTyler Tarver, Dean of NLC College (@TylerTarver) - Set 3 goals each weekTemple Hayles, Instructional Technology Coach (@haylessvvsd) - Hold Fast, Stay TrueBen: Exercise gratitudeBecky: Practice mindfulness; Getting Mindful about Race in Schools, Elena Aguilar (@brightmorningtm); EFGHI (Empathy, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Humility, Intentionality)Chase Mielke Intro (10:56)Chase’s story & origin of the book (11:17)Subjective Well-Being, Circumstances v. Action (12:57)Sustainable Happiness Model Meta-Analysis, Sheldon & LyubomirksyCircumstances = 10%; Intentional Actions = 40%; Genetics = 50%“Circumstances matter but my actions matter more.”What can we do? Internal locus of control (15:06)Empowered Thriving Model: Awareness → Attitude → ActionsAwareness (16:27)Matthew Killingsworth & Daniel Gilbert, Harvard University Research - 47% of our time spent thinking about something other than the present momentApp = Track Your HappinessTwin challenges of focus (17:57) - Rambling & Rumination“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” - William JamesRumination & Rambling (19:03)Rambling - can’t always control; Rumination we can start to improve with practiceTangible tips for being in the present (20:55)Thich Nhat Hanh: Piece Is Every StepMindfulschools.orgCalm app has free accounts for teachers!! (https://www.calm.com/schools)Atomic Habits: habit stackingSocietal acceptance of mindfulness & meditation (24:15)Excitement from studentsStaff mindfulness (27:01)2 components of happiness: Hedonia v. Eudamonia (27:58)Living purposefully - live our best so we can give our bestRecognizing your own triggers (29:49)Check in with your bodyTechniques for re-energizing (32:39)Better sleep habits; hobbiesGratitude practices, altruistic practicesGratitude (35:20)Upward vs. downward comparisonsPracticing with students / children“What made your heart happy today?”Frequency & Recency of Positive Emotions (39:02)Wired to be more alert to threats than rewardsHebb’s postulate: Neurons that fire together wire togetherInattentional Blindness (41:16)Invisible Gorilla“When I look for X, I notice less Y.”Celebrating the goodFinite Framing (47:35)Moments are unique, this one will end, cherish each onePractical Optimism (51:16)Habits of thinking: Permanence (this will always be as it is) & Universality (everything - a whole child, a whole school, education as a system, etc - is affected by this)Wrap Up & Take aways (54:49)‘Gratituesday’ newsletter at affectiveliving.comASCD one hour webinar from Mr. Mielke

Pam Shoemaker is getting ready to retire from teaching. As she and her husband were returning home from looking for places to retire, a storm arose. While location services can be used to perhaps compromise our privacy, in this case, it may have saved Pam's life. Hear her story and learn how to examine your own location settings for safety. www.coolcatteacher.com/e542 Podcast PD Challenge Your challenge today is a safety challenge for you – and one other person of your choosing. Pick a weather app. Go into settings and educate yourself on how to turn it on for “always allow” if that is your choice. Understand that location-based services can be used to track where you are, so if you choose not to allow any location-based services, then, make sure you know how to turn it on while traveling or when weather is bad. As always, consult with your wireless carrier about your data plan and educate yourself on the apps you use. Set your privacy settings with intentionality and be safe! Pam Shoemaker - Bio As submitted Pam Shoemaker is the Instructional Technology Coach for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools in Michigan. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and the outgoing President of the ISTE EdTech Coaches PLN. She is retiring from her position in Walled Lake later this week (while recording the show - as of this airing, she is retired!) Blog: https://yesedtech.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @shoemap

Mary Leonard, Instructional Technology Coach for Citrus County Schools chats with us this week about George Couros' book "The Innovator's Mindset: Empower Learning, Unleash Talent, and Lead a Culture of Creativity." Mary breaks down some key things from the book that we can all be thinking about and practicing in our own classrooms! We want to wish everyone well as we enter the end of the year! Be on the lookout for more episodes in the coming weeks with giveaways, teacher shout-outs, and more! #CCSBInnovates! Twitter: @CCTechTips @CitrusSchools Instagram: @CCTechTips @Citrusschools Facebook: Citrus Schools Tech Tips Citrus County Schools

What's the next level up for Drones in Stem Education? For that question, we turn to Michelle Dunphy and Kimberly Gudinas from Fitzgerald Elementary School in Prince William County, Virginia.  Kimberly Gudinas is principal at Fitzgerald Elementary and Michelle Dunphy is the school’s Instructional Technology Coach.  Earlier this year, the school launched a STEM program that featured drones. What makes program interesting is that the drones are used to help students learn and master computer coding skills. It’s another step in the school’s strategy to prepare students for a future where programming language is seen as an essential skill.  In this edition of the Drone Radio Show, Michelle and Kim talk about STEM education at Fitzgerald Elementary and how drones are used to teach students computer coding.

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

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, I sit down with podcaster and Instructional Technology Coach, Gabriel Garillo, to discuss the importance of having positive communication with your students. Gabriel is not only a fantastic Tech Coach in Texas but also is the host of the brand new (http://www.edtechbites.com) podcast that can be found on all of the major podcasting platforms. In today's episode, we discuss how podcasting can be used not just as a tool to provide instruction but also as a vehicle that allows students to grow and mature as young adults. Gabriel has an amazing outlook on the subject and why podcasting and food should always be found next to each other. If you are a podcaster and would like your show to be featured on a future episode of Educational Podcasting Today, please leave us a voice message (http://teachercast.net/voicemail) and let us know a bit about yourself and your podcast. We would love to have you on this year. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our (http://teachercast.net/contact) and let us know how we can help you today! Topics Discussed on the PodcastWho is Gabriel Carrilo? Why bring food into the podcasting world? Web Development (Google Sites vs WordPress) Teaching with Podcasts in the Classroom Our Favorite Audio/Video applications Zoom (https://www.teachercast.net/stacey-roshan-zoom-podcast/) Synth Flipgrid (https://www.teachercast.net/tcp184-microsoft-teams-flipgrid-podcast/) Screencastify (https://www.teachercast.net/stacey-roshan-zoom-podcast/) Equipment Mentioned on the Show Snowball Microphone (https://www.teachercast.net/product/B014PYGTUQ/US/teach00-20/?cart=y) Chromebooks Yetti Microphones (https://www.teachercast.net/product/B00N1YPXW2/US/teach00-20/?cart=y) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) @PodcastingToday (http://www.twitter.com/podcastingtoday) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) About our GuestGabriel Carrillo is an Educational Technology Specialist. He’s been in the educational field since he graduated high school and has served as an instructional assistant, substitute teacher, teacher, dean of students, and assistant principal. He started his journey in California then moved to Arizona with his wife and started their family in the desert. After 11 years in the dry heat, he picked up his family and off they went to Texas, to a much more humid environment. He loves helping those who help our students. He currently supports teachers with all of their EdTech needs in the classroom. This includes troubleshooting, planning lessons/units with teachers, modeling lessons for teachers, and providing professional development. In addition, he’s presented at various conferences in Arizona as well as FETC. In addition to this, he is also a foodie and loves to cook and chow down on food of all sorts. He would much rather cook at home with the family than eat out at a restaurant. He is in no way professionally trained in the culinary arts however, he learned at an early age that the kitchen is nothing more than a laboratory where experiments are tested and conducted. Sometimes they are a success and sometimes, you throw up in your mouth! These two passions have come together in his EdTech Bites podcast. He gets to share these two topics with the world on a weekly basis. He believes that the best conversations are had at the table then you break bread together. This is why him and his guests chat while they eat. Check it out on the EdTech Bites website, iTunes, Google Play, Soundcloud, and other podcast platforms. Follow Gabriel on Social Media EdTechBites.com (https://edtechbites.com) Apple Podcasts...

Genius Hour, modeled after Google's 20% project, allows students to feed their soul and dive deeper into a passion. There's no single right way to implement Genius Hour for students. However, we gave it a go this year at DuJardin. Listen as Mrs. Novotny, School Librarian & Mrs. Eggert, Instructional Technology Coach, share about how they crafted the experience for elementary students. Click here for more details: http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/genius-hour-our-story-episode-16 Questions? Ideas? Please share… jeggert@sd13.org.

What actually goes on at a team planning meeting? Listen to hear how the First Grade Team and the Instructional Technology Coach collaborate for future student learning. Everything from collab logs, portfolios and math activities are addressed! Click here to see some of the discussion items :) http://jeggert.weebly.com/blog--podcast/team-meeting-madness-episode-15

On today’s show, the guys welcome back Greg Conley, Instructional Technology Coach, Buffalo Public Schools. There’s an EAST update, Information on judging for the Conrad challenge, banter between the guys and more. Music: Purple-Planet.com

Recorded on August 19, 2018   Moderator: Mandy Froehlich (@froehlichm) Director of Innovation & Technology, Speaker & Consultant   Panelists: Leah T Kurtz, EdS (@leahkurtz2012) Leah is an Instructional Technology Coach north of Atlanta, Georgia, who is passionate about focusing on pedagogy and kids first!   Leslie Fagin (@MsFagin) Instructional tech coach, foster mother, life long learner, world traveler, Google Innovator, and daydream believer.   Kenny McKee (@kennycmckee) Kenny McKee is a high school literacy coach in the Buncombe County Schools system in Asheville, NC. His interests include disciplinary literacy, assessment, male reading achievement and strength-based coaching.   Casey Keenan (@fairwindsteaching) Author of the Educational Resource Blog, Fair Winds Teaching (www.fairwindsteaching.com) and a Third Grade teacher at a STEAM school in Frederick County, Maryland. I also serve as an Instructional Technologists and Vanguard Teacher Leader for Blended Learning.   Hollie Sisk (@hgsisk) Instructional Services Coordinator for COE at @GeoSouthern in Savannah, GA. Google Edu Certified Innovator #GoogleEI #LAX18 & Google Edu Trainer #GoogleET   Check out: EduMagic by Samantha Fecich The Fire Within by Mandy Froehlich The Teacher’s Journey by Brian Costello Journey to the Y in You by Dene Gainey   Music: Ron Madison (@Madison_Ron) Producer: Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur)   Subscribe: podcasts.edumatch.org/edumatchpodcast Join the movement: www.edumatch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

In this episode of “ Ask the Tech Coach (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/) ,” Nick and Jeff take a look at several great ways to stay digitally organized while being an Instructional Technology Coach in multiple school buildings.  In this episode, we discuss: Reflections from Episode 11: “Three Things Every Tech Coach Needs To Start The School Year” (https://www.teachercast.net/3-things-every-technology-coach-should-have-set-up-before-the-school-year-starts/) Website ThoughtsFree vs Paid WebsitesFor School For Home To Build a Brand Recommendations Preparing Staff Members for the New School YearCreating Summertime PD that has a year-long effect on classroom instruction How to keep Digitally Organized when working in multiple buildings (https://www.teachercast.net/blog/3-ways-to-organize-digital-media/) Adding things to you (Nick Add Here)Schoology now has a Google Assignments feature that will create a folder in your Google Drive with all assignments created within.Add Links to Schoology Posts Organizing at the Top Level First Naming Digital Files ProperlyUnderstanding the “DELETE ME” File Naming system Adding (not moving) files and folders Just 10 Minutes a day keeps the craziness away On the Next Episode (http://www.askthetechcoach.com) How to create an Instructional Technology Self-Assessment for your staff Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) @AsktheTechCoach (http://www.twitter.com/askthetechcoach) Website: www.AskTheTechCoach.com (http://www.askthetechcoach.com) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU (http://twitter.com/namaraledu) Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  This weeks question is: When working with teachers in your school district, what advice do you give them for keeping digitally organized?When working with teachers in your school district, what advice do you give them for keeping digitally organized? August 14, 2018 (https://twitter.com/AskTheTechCoach/status/1029193147568537600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Google Google Guide to Back to School (https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/your-google-education-guide-back-school/) Meet the New Google Classroom (https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/time-refresh-meet-new-google-classroom/) Don’t forget to open up Google Contacts Microsoft Back to School LIVE (https://educationblog.microsoft.com/2018/07/back-to-school-live-tips-hands-on-help-microsoftedu/) MIE Spotlight Series Podcast (http://teachercast.net/microsoftedu) Tech Coach Tip of the WeekDon’t forget to breathe! It's just the beginning of the school year Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach-the-teachercast-educational-network/id1067586243?mt=2) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Join the TeacherCast Insiders Program Today! Success! Now check your email to confirm your TeacherCast Insiders Program membership and receive your FREE Google Slides template. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address Download Today! Download your FREE Google Slides Template Today! Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: (http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail) YouTube: (http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube) iTunes:

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

Congratulations, it’s a new school year and you are about to walk into the new term as an Instructional Technology Coach.  The first thing that usually goes through your mind is a ton of questions. What is a Tech Coach? What does my school district think a tech coach is? How will my staff find me and my thoughts and ideas? What is most important to any Tech Coach is the ability to hit the ground running on the first day.  But how do you do this?There are many blog posts (https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=433) that agree that the most important thing that you need when starting your school year is an open mind and the ability to make positive relationships? I absolutely agree that strong working relationships are the key to any successful Instructional Technology program. But what can we do before we meet our staff members? The best thing that we can do when we meet our staff members is to be completely engaged in their needs and be ready to meet their challenges hand in hand. Your role as an Instructional Technology Coach is to make the teachers life a little bit easier and the only way you can do this is if you walk into the new school year with these three things neatly tucked into your back pocket. Download this Instructional Technology Coaching Poster Below! 1) Instructional Technology WebsiteWhen starting off the school year, it’s important to have an organized collection of resources from which you can not only deploy at a moment’s notice but share with your staff when they are seeking support.  When planning your website, it’s important to remember that you are creating this website for your teachers and NOT for yourself. You don’t want to make the mistake of creating the perfect website that you adore but is not useful and friendly to your teachers. When planning your website, think about the low hanging fruit in your district and ask yourself if THEY will be able to find what they need when you send them a link to your resource site. Here are a few options from which you can build your resource website WordPressOver the last few years, WordPress (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/educational-podcasting-today/educational-website-design/) has grown into a pretty amazing platform. So much so, that WordPress as an online environment now incorporates more than 29% of the entire internet.  So why not use it for your Tech Coach website? For many, it’s simply overkill. Too many things moving around and too much time to keep it all organized with its many website themes (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/educational-podcasting-today/wordpress-themes-for-educational-websites/) . However, if you are looking to use WordPress for your Tech Coach blog, then here are some solutions that you might be interested in. For more information about WordPress, check out our online resources today (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/educational-podcasting-today/educational-website-design/) . EdublogsIf you are seeking a very easy to learn WordPress solution, I strongly suggest checking out EduBlogs (http://edublogs.org) . Hosting more than 4 MILLION educational websites, it’s one of the easiest and safest ways to create your home blog, or your tech coach website. WordPress.comA few years ago, I wouldn’t consider sharing WordPress.com (http://wordpress.com) has several free themes and options available for using the world's most popular web platform.  Check out a recent podcast we recorded about starting your own WordPress website. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7XfHBUMPx8) Learn how to start your first WordPress website today! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYXFkO_aALY) Google SitesNew to the educational game, but certainly an option that needs to be mentioned is “New” Google Sites...

Recorded on July 22, 2018   Moderator: Kimberly Lane Clark (@askatechnogirl) @Ted_Ed Innovator, Blended Learning Specialist, #ISTE PLN Computer educator of the year, #nepris #STEM #CSadvocate, @Codeorg Facilitator #girlswhocode   Panelists: Annejeanette Washington (@ProfessaDiva954) 25 year Educator Computer Science Professor who loves #Edumatch   Stephanie Jacobs (@MsClassNSession) Stephanie D. Jacobs is an Instructional Technology Coach and adjunct Reading Instructor in South Carolina. She is also a contributing author in the EduMatch book Snapshot in Education 2017 Volume 2: Professional Practice.   Check out: The Teacher’s Journey by Brian Costello The Fire Within by Mandy Froehlich Journey to the Y in You by Dene Gainey   Music: Ron Madison (@Madison_Ron) Producer: Sarah Thomas (@Sarahdateechur)   Subscribe: podcasts.edumatch.org/edumatchpodcast Join the movement: www.edumatch.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support

In this episode of the (http://www.isteconference.org) . Learn how 6 of educations top EDU Podcasters will be attending and manipulating through hundreds of hours of presentations, networking events, and vendor demonstrations and learn how YOU can connect with those on the conference floor if you are #NOTATISTE. In this episode, we discuss: All About IstePlease add conference links and socials ISTE Tag (http://sites.google.com/view/istetag18) #NotatISTEPlease add #NotAtISTE links and such Transformative Leadership Summit (http://transformativeleadershipsummit.com/) – online only leadership conference for all educators, not just titled leaders: theme is empowerment. Great Sessions not to Miss IGNITE Sessions (https://conference.iste.org/2018/program/search/detail_session.php?id=110779964) Top Tech Tools for Coaches (https://conference.iste.org/2018/program/search/detail_presenter.php?id=110718304#) Tips for Surviving at ISTE Social Events to Look Forward To EdTech Karaoke (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etk-iste-2018-tickets-44682480502?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=order_confirmation_email&utm_term=eventname&ref=eemailordconf) Carl Hooker’s Poetry Slam How to conquer the Vendor FloorRecognize that it is in their best interest to talk to someone who is going to make them money. Don’t waste their time, and don’t waste your time. Dan’s padlet – https://padlet.com/dankreiness/tools4coaches (https://padlet.com/dankreiness/tools4coaches) passthescopeedu.com (http://passthescopeedu.com) #NotAtISTE (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotAtISTE?src=hash) #ISTETag18 (https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18) https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18/home (https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18/home) Ventra app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ventrachicago.riderapp (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ventrachicago.riderapp) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) The @TechEdShow (http://www.twitter.com/techedshow) Visit the www.TechEducatorPodcast.com (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Follow our HostsJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue (http://www.twitter.com/sampatue) Jennifer Judkins | @TeachingForward (https://twitter.com/teachingforward) Josh Gauthier | @MrGFactoftheDay (https://twitter.com/MrGFactoftheDay) Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9 (https://twitter.com/robpennington9) Jennifer Giffen | @VirtualGiff (http://twitter.com/VirtualGiff) Nicholas Amaral | @Namaraledu (http://twitter.com/Namaraledu) About our GuestsDr. WillDr. Will, as he is affectionately known as, is a recognized digital leader who is all in on the power of mobile to support this Netflix generation of learners. Leveraging learning outside the confines of the classroom, his mission is to remove technology as an impediment from teachers becoming innovators in their classroom. Dr. Will is also the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on how to level up. The podcast can be found on SoundCloud and iTunes. https://twitter.com/iamDrWill (https://twitter.com/iamDrWill) https://soundcloud.com/dr-will-deyamport-iii (https://soundcloud.com/dr-will-deyamport-iii) Brad ShrefflerBrad Shreffler is an Instructional Technology Coach and Podcast Host out of Central Florida. As a coach, he is focused on using technology in the classroom to evolve instruction for modern learners. His show, the Planning Period Podcast is all about talking to educators casually, like running into each other in the break room, about the topics they are interested in. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @BradShreffler or on his website, http://www.bradshreffler.com/ (http://www.bradshreffler.com/) Podcaster Meetup [12:30]-[1:30] Wednesday at ISTE Jethro JonesJethro...

In Episode #24 of the METC Podcast, we sit down with Samantha and Amanda of the Wentzville School District to talk about their annual Film Festival.  These two amazing instructional technology coaches give us the ins and outs of how they got their Film Festival started.  These two were kind enough to share their e-mail and twitter information, so reach out to them if you have specific questions to bring a student-led Film Festival to your school or district!   Share your thoughts & ideas! - Episode Flipgrid   Episode’s Guests:   Samantha Hardesty Knoll: Instructional Technology Coach for the Wentzville School District Former Elementary Teacher and Technology Teacher @techknoll and samanthaknoll@wsdr4.org   Amanda Moody: Completed first year as Instructional Technology Coach in WSD Former High School English Teacher @techmoody and amandamoody@wsdr4.org Resources:   Wentzville Film Festival website   Connect with METC! Twitter - @METCedplus Facebook - @METCedplus Instagram - @METCedplus YouTube - Midwest Edtech Community (METC)

Though open source resources have gain popularity, many are still anchored to the text book. How can we transition? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @BradShreffler @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Brad Shreffler is an Instructional Technology Coach at a large high school in Central Florida, and before that he taught English in both middle and high school. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia and previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is a former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Project-based learning is hot and getting hotter. Here's how to take your classroom projects up a notch. Follow: @intoy2014 @mr_abud @mrssmoke @bamradionetwork Dyane Smokorowski is the 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year and is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Coach in the Andover Public schools. Mrs. Smoke, as she’s known to her students, believes in a project-based, student-centered classroom that helps students build skills in communication, planning, research and project implementation.

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Stephanie Ryon is an Instructional Technology Coach from Texas. Stephanie's experience as a classroom teacher and instructional coach has given her a solid understanding of how to meet the needs of modern day century learner and educator. Follow Stephanie Ryon   This episode of House of #EdTech is sponsored by:   TodaysMeet.com   HelpHub.me   Audible.com   House of #EdTech Recommendation: TubeChop.com   House of #EdTech VIP: Jill Dobrowansky   Complete shownotes: http://chrisnesi.com/40   FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: mrnesi Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: @mrnesi   Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

When student passions meet real-world scenarios engagement and learning are natural byproducts. Learn more... Follow: @jmattmiller @mrdearybury1 @Mrs_Smoke @bamradionetwork Dyane Smokorowski is the 2013 Kansas STOY and is currently serving as an Instructional Technology Coach in Andover, Kansas. Mrs. Smoke, as her students know her, believes in a project-based, student-centered classroom that helps students build skills in communication, planning, research and cultural awareness. She wants her students to develop a love for learning, communication and technology, but also to understand how to use those passions to advance their own futures, as well as that of the global community.