Podcast appearances and mentions of lee kolbert

We continue to celebrate our Edspiration anniversary this month. In gratitude to you and our guests, we share essential excerpts from some of this year’s popular interviews on the subject of technology and social media in education. Hear insights and tips in show highlights from Sean Gaillard, Brett Salakas, Lee Kolbert, Alec Couros & Katrina Keene. You’re going to love the valuable contributions shared by these guests and thank you for an amazing year. About today’s guest These are highlights from previous Ed Tech episodes but you can hear the interviews in their entirety and find all these guests’ recommended resources in their show notes. This show featured clips from the shows below. Show clips taken from the following Edspiration episodes: “Boost morale through social media and recharge yourself” -- Sean Gaillard “Be your own agent of change” -- Brett Salakas “Dive in! You can bridge the school and home tech divide” -- Lee Kolbert “Digital Citizenship in a World that doesn’t forget” -- Alec Couros “How to go from technophobe to tech savvy” -- Katrina Keene   The Edspiration Inbox Answers… Send your questions now to be answered in a future episode of Edspiration to Edspirationpodcast@gmail.com   Connect with Us Connect with the show at www.Edspirationpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactschoolclimate Twitter: Follow us @schoolclimates Newsletter: Sign up on sidebar at www.Edspiration.org   Questions / comments for John in the Edspiration Inbox: Edspirationpodcast@gmail.com   Show Sponsors EduCulture Immersion – if you are an educator interested in traveling for Free to Europe or Costa Rica this summer, ECI also has a teacher program in which you will accompany some of your students on a summer trip that you design in your country of choice.  ECI will recruit students, meet with parents, and take care of all program logistics!  For more information contact Sarah at sarah@educulture.com or visit www.educulture.com   International School Climate Institute – Provides practical training, workshops, coaching, and speaking to create positive school climates. Contact us about school climate improvement, planning and climate survey support, bullying prevention and upstander intervention training, restorative justice practices, school safety, youth development, and more.

Technological devices are being embedded as education tools in schools everywhere. It’s possible to overcome the fear of these devices and apps and incorporate them as instruments to serve educators, parents, and student learning. Lee Kolbert offers practical advice for using technology in healthy ways to engage everyone, deepen learning, and bridge the home and school technical divide. The Edspiration Inbox Answers…   “You’ve talked before about a smart phone agreement you make with your child, can you share more about this? I think I need it! Thank you!” – Misty, Nevada About today’s guest Lee Kolbert is district manager of the Department of Educational Technology in Palm Beach County Schools and has been in education for 30 years as a classroom teacher and technology specialist. She is also a blogger for the Huffington Post. Lee loves bringing the benefits of social media to the classroom and helping teachers integrate technology seamlessly. Guest Links: Lee’s Blog: www.LeeKolbert.com Twitter: @TeachaKid   Connect with Us Connect with the show at www.Edspirationpodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactschoolclimate Twitter: Follow us @schoolclimates Newsletter: Sign up on sidebar at www.Edspiration.org   Questions / comments for John in the Edspiration Inbox: Edspirationpodcast@gmail.com   Show Sponsors International School Climate Institute – Provides practical training, workshops, coaching, and speaking to create positive school climates. Contact us about school climate improvement, planning and climate survey support, bullying prevention and upstander intervention training, restorative justice practices, school safety, youth development, and more.

Introverted students are often misunderstood, mischaracterized and mishandled by teachers. In this segment we debunk some of the myths about "quiet" students, uncover some of the common mistakes made in teaching them, and offer sound guidance on how to bring out the best in them. Follow: @jesslahey @TeachaKidd @SophiaDembling @baldy@bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Tony Baldasaro is the Chief Human Resource Officer of the Virtual Learning Academy. Sophia Dembling is author of The Introvert's Way: Living a Quiet Life in a Noisy World. Lee Kolbert is an educator and manager of The Department of Educational Technologyat a Florida school. Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times.

Parents are partners in the process of educating students, with a shared interest in the outcome. But what happens when that partnership is not a love connection? How do you deal with parents when the relationship is a rocky one? Our guests offer some time-tested advice. @teachakidd @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Jessica Lahey is an educator who writes about parenting and education for the New York Times, the Atlantic and Vermont Public Radio. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.

A recent Gallup poll found that within one to three years of teaching less than a third of teachers are still deeply enthusiastic about their work and actively contributing to their organizations. For the most part we know why so many teachers become demotivated. What we don't broadly know is how to prevent it. Our guests today have spent decades in the classroom and are still passionate and engage. They've come to share the keys to staying excited about teaching. Tune in... @TeachaKidd @NancyFlanagan @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Rafe Esquith, award-winning teacher, is in his 31st year of teaching and is author of four books, including the bestseller Real Talk for Real Teachers. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.

A recent Gallup poll found that within one to three years of teaching less than a third of teachers are still deeply enthusiastic about their work and actively contributing to their organizations. For the most part we know why so many teachers become demotivated. What we don't broadly know is how to prevent it. Our guests today have spent decades in the classroom and are still passionate and engage. They've come to share the keys to staying excited about teaching. Tune in... @TeachaKidd @NancyFlanagan @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Rafe Esquith, award-winning teacher, is in his 31st year of teaching and is author of four books, including the bestseller Real Talk for Real Teachers. Dr. Allen Mendler, trainer, author, develops effective frameworks and strategies for educators to help difficult youth succeed. Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Nancy Flanagan is a retired teacher, with 31 years as a K-12 Music specialist.

There are myriad pros and cons to having and using a cell phone in the classroom. Our guests offer guidance on creating a sound and viable cell phone policy. Ann Ditty is Past President of the National Association for Regulatory Administration which provides education and consultation for licensors and agencies responsible for child care programs. Suzanne Eckes is an associate professor at Indiana University in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Sue Offutt Ph.D. is the Executive Director at the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Lee Kolbert is an educator, and self-proclaimed geek who has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years.

There are many fascinating attractions vying for your student s' attention. How are teachers to engage students in the face of such compelling competition for their attention? Many feel forced to entertain. In this segment we explore this question with our guests. Pat Hensley is a former public school Special Education teacher for 30 years who taught all grade levels. Mike Muir is the Multiple Pathways Leader for the Auburn School Department (Auburn, ME). Lee Kolbert is a blogger, educator, and self-proclaimed geek. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years. Lisa Nielsen, author of the book Teaching Generation Text, is a long time public school educator. Award-winning blog, The Innovative Educator.

The holidays are coming and with them comes the challenge of celebrating the holidays while being sensitive to an increasingly culturally diverse student population. Add to the mix widely varying school policies and guidelines, and the holidays can quickly become a stress-inducing balancing act. What's an educator to do? Our guests offer some sage advice and practical tips. Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Department, Rutgers University. Julie is the director of Epiphany Early Learning Preschool in Seattle Washington and is the author of "Celebrate! An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying Holidays in Early Childhood Programs." Lee Kolbert is a educator and blogger. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years

The holidays are coming and with them comes the challenge of celebrating the holidays while being sensitive to an increasingly culturally diverse student population. Add to the mix widely varying school policies and guidelines, and the holidays can quickly become a stress-inducing balancing act. What's an educator to do? Our guests offer some sage advice and practical tips. Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of Clinical Training, Psychology Department, Rutgers University. Julie is the director of Epiphany Early Learning Preschool in Seattle Washington and is the author of "Celebrate! An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying Holidays in Early Childhood Programs." Lee Kolbert is a educator and blogger. She has been with Palm Beach County Schools for over 27 years.