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In today's episode, Ja'Neair is joined by co-host Tyler Hill, ACS Director of Communications, as they continue exploring The Social Media Brain Drain. What is it, and how should we think about social media use in today's digital world?This week, they speak to Jason Winkler, an Instructional Technology Supervisor who specializes in technology curriculum and instruction, about the role social media plays in our teens' lives. Jason talks about the importance of modeling good Digital Citizenship and gives parents tips on how they can strike a balance on technology use. As he shows us, it all begins with a plan.Resources:Catch up on The Social Media Brain Drain Part I where Ja'Neair and Tyler interview a high school student panel.Social Media & Mental Health: The US Surgeon General's Advisory (Pages 17 and 18 are especially beneficial for parents and students)American Psychological Association: Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence Social Media, Social Life InfographicHelp Kids Balance Their Media LivesFamily Tech PlannersKeeping Teens Safe on Social Media: What Parents Should Know to Protect Their KidsYouth Engaged Channel: Tip Sheet on Social Media Use & Mental Health
Patrick Hausammann is the founder of UnisonEdu non-profit through is Google Innovator project, Cofounder of EdcampNSV, blogger, all things google, and a contributor to some of our favorite weekly chats on twitter. Patrick focuses on innovation and bringing people together to make a change in his position as an Instructional Technology Supervisor. #UnisonEdu #BetterTogether
Recorded on March 3, 2019 Moderators: Kristen Nan (@nankr1120) Kristen is currently a 3rd Grade Teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to teaching, she is a blogger, presenter, and award winning educator for innovative practices. Kristen’s upcoming book is co-authored by Jacie Maslyk and will focus on the importance of risk-taking, chances, and building relationships between teachers and administrators. Dr. Jacie Maslyk (@DrJacieMaslyk) Passionate about teaching and learning, Jacie has served in public education for 20 years. An early implementer of STEAM and Making in schools, she currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent in the Hopewell Area School District and leads the movement for creativity and innovation in Beaver County with the establishment of the Innovation Learning Consortium. Jacie Maslyk, EdD has worked in public education as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary school principal and Director of Elementary Education. She is currently the Assistant Superintendent in the Hopewell Area School District. A successful school leader, she was recognized as a National Distinguished Principal finalist in Pennsylvania in 2013 and 2014. Jacie has presented at the local, state, and national level on many topics, including STEAM and the Maker Movement. She served as an Editorial Advisor for the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Principal Magazine and has published a number of articles on Response to Intervention and Instruction, school leadership, the Common Core, STEAM education, and the Maker Movement. In 2015, she was awarded the Frank S. Manchester Award for Excellence in Journalism from the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals (PAESSP). She is also the author of STEAMMakers; Fostering Creating and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom, a book that features many schools and organizations within the Remake Learning Network. A part of Remake Learning’s Expanding Innovation Project, Jacie is currently collaborating with educators from Quaker Valley and Propel Schools to build teacher leadership capacity around innovation. She is also working with the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit and Beaver County school district to establish a network of organizations who support creativity and innovative practices in schools. Panelists: Desiree Alexander (@educatoralex) Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field for fifteen years and is currently the Instructional Technology Supervisor for Caddo Parish Public Schools and the founder of Educator Alexander, an educational consulting business (www.educatoralexander.com). Rachelle Dene Poth (@RDene915) Rachelle is a Foreign Language and STEAM Teacher and teacher blogger for Getting Smart and Kidblog. Roman Nowak (@NowakRo) Roman is a High School ELA Teacher for the past 15 years. Working in various teaching and leadership roles for his school, district and province, Roman's passion is student success, building culture and relationships and spreading HOPE and kindness with educators. Rachael Mann (@RachaelEdu) Rachael Mann is the founder of #TeachlikeTED and coauthor of The Martians in Your Classroom. She speaks and writes about the future of education and helps educators rethink the learning spaces of today. Prior to #TeachlikeTED, Rachael was the Network to Transform Teaching and STEM Professional Learning Director for Northern Arizona University’s AZK12 Center and State Director for Educators Rising Arizona. A former high school Career and Technical Education teacher and hailing from a family of educators, she has 14 years of classroom teaching experience. Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education, President-Elect for the NCLA Executive Board, and serves on the Region V Policy Committee. Michael Abramczyk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/edumatch-tweet-talk/support
Recorded on February 18, 2019 Moderator: Cat Barrett (@IreneAmelia1) Arizona Master teacher & Silver apple teacher of the year. High School English elective teacher - Classroom teachers association representive Carl Hayden High School. Panelists: Dr. Amy Heger (@DrAmyHeger) Dr. Amy Heger is an award winning educator and edu-business coach. She is passionate about educators maximizing their gifts. Jornéa Erwin (@savvy_educator) As an educator for over 16 years serving as a teacher, administration, instructional coach, and instructional technology specialist for the AL State Dept. of Education, I’m a risk taker, striving each day to support fellow educators taking risks to meet the needs of their learners. Currently serves as an Educator Innovation Lead at Flipgrid & mentor in the Dynamic Learning Project. Desiree Alexander (@educatoralex) Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field for fifteen years and is currently the Instructional Technology Supervisor for Caddo Parish Public Schools and the founder of Educator Alexander, an educational consulting business (www.educatoralexander.com). Rachelle Dene Poth (@RDene915) Rachelle is a Foreign Language and STEAM Teacher and teacher blogger for Getting Smart and Kidblog. Check out: Journey to the Y in You by Dene Gainey The Teacher’s Journey by Brian Costello The Fire Within by Mandy Froehlich EduMagic by Sam Fecich DivergentEDU by Mandy Froehlich Daddy’s Favorites by Elissa Joy Level Up Leadership by Brian Kulak DigCitKids by Marialice Curran & Curran Dee Stories of EduInfluence by Brent Coley The Edupreneur by Dr. Will 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
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Not Your Grandmother's Video" with special guest presenter, Desiree Alexander. April 29, 2017. We are excited to welcome back Desiree Alexander as our special guest presenter for this show! Come learn how to use videos in your classroom in new, unique ways! You will learn how to download YouTube Videos, how to quiz using videos and places to find fun content videos that aren't the same ones you saw when you were a student. The face-paced, fun session is just what you need to add life to your lessons! RESOURCES SHE TEACHES FROM http://www.educatoralexander.com/not-... Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field for fifteen years. She is currently the Instructional Technology Supervisor for Caddo Parish Public Schools. She is the founder of Educator Alexander, an educational consulting business. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. She holds various certifications, as well as multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Certified Educator. She is the 2017 LPB Digital Media Innovator for the state of Louisiana, 2016 A+PEL Member of the Year , 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and a campus 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District. She is also the Director of Area 7 of the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educator’s Board of Directors.
Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar, "Educational Branding" with special guest presenter, Desiree Alexander, April 23, 2016. What is an educational brand? Do you have one? Do you know what your brand is? We are excited to have Desiree Alexander (@educatoralex) joining us as our special guest presenter to help us learn more about educational branding. Description: It’s more important than ever that educators promote their best selves and the best of their schools. Branding is an excellent way to do this. In this seminar, you will learn the basic components of educational branding and why it is so important to brand. You will learn the steps you will need to get started (and the pitfalls to avoid). Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field for fourteen years. She is currently the Instructional Technology Supervisor for Caddo Parish Public Schools. She is the founder of Educator Alexander, an educational consulting business. She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. She holds various certifications, as well as multiple technology certifications, including being a Google Certified Trainer and a Microsoft Certified Educator. She is the 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and a campus 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District. She also sits on the Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educator’s Board of Directors. http://www.educatoralexander.com/