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Rachelle Dene Poth discusses her new book on teaching with AI and integrating emerging technologies in the classroom. She emphasizes the importance of educators being open-minded and creative in incorporating AI into different content areas. The conversation also touches on topics such as AR/VR, the metaverse, and the challenges of funding and access to resources. Rochelle shares her experiences with grant writing and highlights the role of AI as an assistant and enhancer in the process. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

Warning: Show contains critical amounts of meaty information! Ken Shelton joined us to discuss how schools can effectively design and implement new programs. He used DEIJ as a case study for managing the change process. Ken Shelton is an award-winning educator and international keynote speaker addressing critical issues from multimedia literacy to cultural intelligences to Artificial Intelligence. Ken has over two decades of experience and an MEd specializing in Ed Tech and New Media Design and Production. An Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and Microsoft Innovative Educator, Ken has also served on California's Education Technology Task Force. His accolades, including the Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award, Computer Using Educators Platinum Disc Award,  ISTE's Making IT Happen Award, and EdTech Magazine's top influencer, underscore his commitment to enhancing digital learning while addressing the challenges of digital equity. Our Guiding Question was, “What tools do school leaders need in their change management toolkits as they work to design and implement policies and programs to grow awareness and understanding of the principles of DEIJ within their communities?” Here are some topics Ken unpacked: The value of using Habits of Mind, understanding of cognitive biases, and cultural norms to assist schools in program development.Formative and summative measurements aimed at accountability are important to ensure goals are met and programs are sustainable. We looked at various avenues for professional learning.Ken provided a snapshot of DEIJ learning services for individuals, groups, or whole staff. We talked about how Generative AI fits into looking at DEIJ. Ken shared some high points and struggles working with international schools to grow their DEIJ awareness.The show was recorded on March 1, 2024. Ken's WebsiteResources Mentioned:CASELClear Thinking by Shane ParrishHabits of MindRemember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information or to subscribe to our newsletter!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Listen on your favorite podcast app: connect from our share page.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

In a thought-provoking discussion on work-life balance, our guests delve into the evolving challenges educators face in harmonizing their professional and personal lives. They discuss the varying approaches to work-life balance and even challenge the narrative of the need for it. Follow on Twitter: @Rdene915 @mrs_frommert @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork The OnBeing podcast is a nice resource as well for living more fully with both contentment and purpose: The Huffington Post Well-being activities Published article on emotionally intelligent school leadership Dr. James L. Floman is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia, where he studied the effects of mindfulness and compassion meditation on teacher emotion regulation and prosocial behavior with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl. Dr. Floman has three core research streams: 1) The assessment of dynamic social-affective processes (i.e., developing and validating EI and well-being measurement tools); 2) EI, mindfulness, and well-being training (i.e., developing, optimizing, and scaling EI and well-being-enhancement interventions for real-world applications); and 3) Affective neuroscience (studying mental training-induced changes in ‘emotional brain' function and structure). Dan Jones earned a BS in Middle Grades Education from Ashland University and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the American College of Education. Dan is an FLGI Master Teacher whose professional interests include e-learning, technology, and Project-Based Learning. Rachelle Dené Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

The ground beneath teaching social-emotional learning has shifted for multiple reasons, some understandable and others not. How can we recalibrate our thinking and approach to SEL to meet the emerging needs of school districts nationwide? Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @shellthief @hyphenatic @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

Ken shares his perspective, experience and work focused on supporting companies, educators and schools in building an inclusive culture that also supports meaningful cross-cultural connections and building a responsive service learning program that goes beyond performative gestures. Looking at how International Schools can include these perspectives and approaches in a meaningful manner. Ken also works extensively on Organizational Leadership and School Transformation.   About Ken Shelton   Ken (He/Him/His)  is a highly distinguished professional in the field of education, carrying a Master's degree in Education with a specific focus on Educational Technology and New Media Design and Production. His academic background is complemented by over two decades of hands-on teaching experience, with a significant part of his career devoted to shaping young minds at the Middle School level through the lens of technology.   Ken is an esteemed member of the Educational Technology community, standing tall with accolades from leading global tech entities such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. He holds the esteemed title of an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Innovator, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, signifying his active and influential role in advancing educational technology.   Ken's expertise extends to the sphere of policy-making, being a notable figure in the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction's Education Technology Task Force. A committed advocate for equal learning opportunities, he regularly imparts knowledge and insights through keynote speeches, personalized consulting, organizational culture/change, school/district transformation,  and hands-on workshops. His range of expertise covers an array of topics, including but not limited to, Organizational Leadership, Policy Analysis, Inclusive Learning Environments, Antibias/Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Multimedia Literacy, Cultural Intelligences, Design and Career and Technical Education (CTE).   Recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education, Ken was the proud recipient of the Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award in 2018 and the Making IT Happen Award in 2022 due to his extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage, and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students. His unyielding dedication to enhancing digital learning opportunities for students led him to be acknowledged as an influencer to follow by EdTech Magazine.   Ken's influence transcends borders, having been invited to speak at numerous global conferences, schools, NGOs, and education-related gatherings. His wealth of practical experience, knowledge, and perspectives provide invaluable support to various organizations, including State Departments of Education, Ministries of Education, and non-profits.   Currently, among many things, Ken provides insightful guidance as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board for several technological firms and non-profit organizations. His responsibilities extend beyond advisory roles to include policy analysis, platform evaluation, and community outreach, alongside aiding in the creation of fair and inclusive recruitment and retention programs. His endeavors aim to build a more equitable, inclusive future in the world of technology and education.   Ken Shelton on Social Media   Twitter/X: k_shelton Instagram: kshelton LinkedIn: KenAShelton Tik Tok: TheKenShelton Website: kennethshelton.net     Resources Blog: https://www.kennethshelton.net/mindful-musings/  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion https://www.kennethshelton.net/speaking-and-training/#diversity  Cultural Relevance/Responsive https://www.kennethshelton.net/speaking-and-training/#cultural  Microsoft Antiracist Educator Kit https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2021/02/bring-social-justice-and-anti-racism-conversations-into-your-classroom Book Creator Inclusion and Representation https://bookcreator.com/2023/03/why-representation-matters-crafting-an-equitable-learning-environment-for-all/ Techquity: Going from Digital Poverty to Digital Empowerment https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/techquity-going-from-digital-poverty-to-digital-empowerment John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

Few of us have time to keep up with new teaching practices and technologies. In this segment, we discuss how exploring AI with students during class can reduce stress, decrease our workload and open new possibilities for teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She's a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy. Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

In this episode, award-winning teacher, author, consultant and keynote speaker Rachelle Dené Poth shares practical strategies on how teachers can create a culture of sustained inquiry in the classroom by using choice boards, project-based learning, and a station rotation model to challenge students on the path to more powerful learning opportunities. Poth also discussed some of her favorte teach tools, how the pandemic has allowed teachers to take more risks with classroom instruction, and offers some advice on how to make the shift from recipe-based learning to true project-based learning. Twitter: @rdene915. Meet Rachelle Dené Poth Rachelle Dené Poth is an ed-tech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior-Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is a Consultant and Speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She is an ISTE Certified Educator and currently serves as the past -president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear, and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert.Rachelle is the author of seven books and is a blogger for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, and NEO LMS. Follow Rachelle on Twitter and Instagram at @Rdene915. About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Support for Reimagine Schools Podcast You can now click HERE to "buy a bourbon" for Dr. Goins to help support this podcast. Thanks for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support

World language teachers can have challenges with teaching students. Particularly when many want to use technology translators instead of learning the language. However, Rachelle Dene Poth has experience engaging and exciting students in her Spanish classroom From building relationships to using technology, she shares how Spanish teachers can engage students in learning. She uses augmented reality and virtual reality along with basic teaching concepts that apply to any world language classroom. Transcript and Show Notes: CoolCatTeacher.com/e777  Sponsor: Advancement Courses Last year, when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. I recently wrote about this on my blog called Seven Reasons Advancement Courses has Excellent Teacher Professional Development.  Signup for a new course at Advancement Courses  and use the code COOL15 to receive 15% off your Advancement Courses purchase. Thank you, Advancement Courses for awesome PD and for sponsoring today's episode. Rachelle Dene Poth - Bio As Submitted Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is a Consultant and Speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She serves as the past president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Rachelle is the author of four books, ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” In 2020, Rachelle Dene published with ISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World."  She recently published Your World Language Classroom: Strategies for In-Person and Digital Instruction. Rachelle is a blogger for Getting  Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS, and the  STEM Informer with Newsweek. Twitter @Rdene915 and on Instagram @Rdene915. Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915 ThriveinEDU is also a weekly show on Learningrevolution.com on Wednesdays.

Fasten your seat belt for this podcast! International presenter and staff developer, Kevin Honeycutt fills this podcast with creativity. From the release of his new song, to tech tips and tools, to the 3D printed Steam Punk guitar, to playing the guitar on the iPhone, this podcast is filled with ingenuity, talent and inspiration. Kevin not only inspires listeners, but shares his valuable resources and ideas at www.kevinhoneycutt.org. --- ABOUT OUR GUEST Kevin grew up in poverty and attended school in more than 20 states before becoming the first high school and college graduate in his family. He taught K-12 art, summer art camps, and wrote and directed high school plays for 13 years. During that time he was nominated for Sallie Mae Master Teacher, Kansas Master Teacher, and won The Making IT Happen Award, as well as being published in educational art journals. He then transitioned to a role as a staff developer and keynote speaker at an educational non-profit service agency for the next 17 years. During that time Kevin conceived and developed multiple research based programs in the areas of project-based learning, trauma/poverty informed instruction, SEL, STEM/STEAM education, and Digital Legacy. He was an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2011 and delivered a TEDX talk in 2015. Kevin has worked with teachers and students in 49 states plus Puerto Rico and has delivered keynotes to audiences all over the world in places such as Oslo Norway, Hong Kong, Shanghai, New Zealand, London, Manila, multiple provinces in Canada and multiple cities in Australia including locations in the Outback such as Groote Eylandt. He is a husband, father, grandfather, published author, and entrepreneur. In 2021 he partnered with his wife of 31 years to start his own company, Honeycutt Consulting, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. --- SUBSCRIBE TO THE SERIES: Youtube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Overcast | RadioPublic | Stitcher FOLLOW US: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn POWERED BY CLASSLINK: ClassLink provides one-click single sign-on into web and Windows applications, and instant access to files at school and in the cloud. Accessible from any computer, tablet, or smartphone, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. Learn more at classlink.com.

Dr. Michael Russell: Michael Russell has been an avid gamer for nearly 35 years. After a successful career in sales, Dr. Russell entered the field of education as a social studies teacher at Complete High School Maize in 2014. After his first year of teaching, Dr. Russell was awarded the Horizon Award for Kansas in 2015. This award is given to first-year teachers to recognize excellence in the classroom. In 2018, Dr. Russell also received the Making IT Happen Award at the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education Conference for his work developing and implementing a video game curriculum in the classroom. While esports did exist at the high school level in 2014, there was no curriculum available to teachers that would provide structured learning to students. As there was no curriculum available, Dr. Russell and Dr. Kristy Custer created standards and a curriculum to fill this void. The following curriculum is the result of those efforts. Dr. Russell has also been a speaker at the 2019 ISTE Conference, the 2018 Future of Education Technology Conference, Global Esports Clinic, and the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education Conference. In 2018, Dr. Russell completed his master's degree in building administration from Fort Hays State University and earned his doctoral degree in District Leadership from Baker University in 2021. Dr. Russell is the Vice-President of Curriculum and Esports Integration at High School Esports League, working to develop curriculum for educators around the world. Show Highlights: How esports can be used in classrooms using Gaming Concepts Curriculum. What the research is saying regarding esports in schools. How to get in touch with Dr. Russell: Website #1: www.hsel.org Twitter: @russtheteach Learn more about esports with this free 25-minute course - https://www.highschoolesportsleague.com/high-school-partnership/#curriculum

In this 209th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, Kevin Honeycutt and I talk about the courage of teachers making a difference, the importance of creativity, why educators must build strong relationships with parents, and so much more. Kevin Honeycutt is a technology integrationist, staff developer and keynote speaker  from Colorado Springs. He spent 13 years teaching K-12 art. Since then he's spent 17+ years becoming a presenter and change maker with worldwide reach. With his live presentations limited by the pandemic, he pivoted and brought his focus to bear largely online. Now he's back out there and thrilled to be back in the “live” inspiration game. He's an art teacher, musician, former school board member and published author as well as an an Apple Distinguished Educator who received the Making It Happen Award for his tech leadership in the classroom. Through all of his networks and associations he communicates with over 100,000 people each day. Mentioned in this interview:  Join the Wired Educator Squad Wednesdays for a 30-minute Twitter Chat. Follow the hashtag #WiredWednesday Learn more about Kevin and follow his work with these links:  http://kevinhoneycutt.org https://twitter.com/kevinhoneycutt https://www.instagram.com/kevin_honeycutt  https://www.facebook.com/kevin.honeycutt/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhoneycutt/ ------------------   Invite Kelly to be your opening day speaker at your school, lead a leadership workshop, or share his What Everyone Needs to Know About Bullying presentation here. www.kellycroy.com This link will take you to ALL of Kelly's social media: https://linktr.ee/kellycroy Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email.  Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with 209 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leaderand Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram     

Happy Day, Friend! On this week's podcast episode, I'm talking about edtech, STEAM, and mental health.   My special guest, Rachelle Dene Poth, is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is also a consultant and speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She serves as the past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. Rachelle is the author of five books, "In Other Words: Quotes ThatPush Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “TheFuture is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” Rachelle Dene's latest book is withISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow'sWorld" and True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us (EduMatch). She also has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915Her books are available at bit.ly/PothbooksRachelle and I talk about: ~ her extensive background in law, education, and STEAM; ~ the glow and grows of massive tech use in schools post COVID-19; ~ what STEAM is, the purpose, and what parents need to know for their kids to thrive in today's market; ~ how parents can support STEAM at home; ~ balancing healthy tech usage, and the mental and emotional health of young people who engage with technology at increasing rates;   ~ and so much more! It such a great conversation. I hope you gain a lot of value from it! To connect with Rachelle, click the links below. If you have any questions, thoughts, or comments: connect with me on social media @atheadavis!   And, don't forget to subscribe so you can stay tuned in to all the mindful living love.Stay connected

Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. She teaches Spanish and STEAM Emerging Technology. She has a Juris Doctor degree & a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is also past-president of the ISTE TEN and on the Leadership team of MLN. She received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service from ISTE in 2019. She is the author of five books: ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU”, “The Future is Now” “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World" and my newest book, True Story: Lessons That One Kid Taught Us. bit.ly/Pothbooks She has a podcast and actively blogs for Defined Learning, Getting Smart, NEO LMS, and The STEM Informer with Newsweek. Social media handle: rdene915 Books: https://bit.ly/Pothbooks Facebook group: THRIVE in EDU Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me

In this 183rd episode of The Wired Educator Podcast, I interview Rachelle Dene Poth.    Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is a Consultant and Speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She serves as the past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Rachelle is the author of four books, ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” Rachelle Dene's latest book is with ISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World." Rachelle is a blogger for Getting  Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS, and the  STEM Informer with Newsweek.    Mentioned in this episode:  Order a copy of Kelly's book: Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness Complete this form if you would like to order a customized, signed copy of Kelly's book: https://forms.gle/oq6iizcP2XoL6BQA7 Complete this form if you would like to receive a free Wired Educator Podcast sticker: https://forms.gle/RsEBuVwkapeGTc9D6 Follow Rachelle on Twitter @Rdene915 and on Instagram @Rdene915. Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915   Her books are available at bit.ly/Pothbooks She has a weekly show on LearningRevolution.com, ThriveinEDU   Here is the link to my THRIVEinEDU Facebook Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/THRIVEinEDU Rachelle's website: www.Rdene915.com and her podcast: on Apple podcasts:    Sign-up for Kelly's newsletter here. Kelly Croy is an author, speaker, and educator. If you'd like to learn more about Kelly or invite him to your school or conference to speak please send him an email. • Listen to Kelly's other podcast, The Future Focused Podcast, and subscribe to the more than 40 episodes to help you level-up your leadership and design a more dynamic life. • Subscribe to The Wired Educator Podcast with over 180 episodes of interviews and professional development. • Visit Kelly's website at www.KellyCroy.com. • Looking for a dynamic speaker for your school's opening day? • Consider Kelly Croy at www.KellyCroy.com • Order Kelly's books, Along Came a Leader and Unthink Before Bed: A Children's Book on Mindfulness for your personal library. • Follow Kelly Croy on Facebook.  • Follow Kelly Croy on Twitter.  •  Follow Kelly Croy on Instagram   

In this episode, we talk about how to help students develop the most essential skills through authentic, real-world learning experiences, building a pathway for the future of learning and work. Join us as we explore strategies to model risk-taking and weave purposeful learning into our existing curriculum. Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @Rdene915 @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork  #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Rachelle Dene Poth is an accomplished edtech consultant, presenter, author, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She presents regularly at conferences on technology and ways to drive student learning. Poth is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She’s a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. Poth is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU. She’s a contributing author to Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education; and the ISTE book Gamify Literacy . Poth is a regular blogger for Getting Smart and DefinedSTEM.

Rachelle Dene Poth shares 9 of her favorite EdTech ideas that you can easily use now, no matter what your classroom environment requirements are. Teachers are looking for easy and helpful resources, and right now with so much going on searching for the best solutions can be overwhelming, and Rachelle is a great resource to tap into for all things EdTech. www.coolcatteacher.com/e705  Sponsor: Planboard & Chalk As we prepare to teach in a blended or distance learning environment, a rock-solid lesson planner is a must. I use a free program called Planboard for my lesson planning. My school uses Planboard with Chalk.com’s curriculum planning tool. This powerful tool links with standards -- and gives us the ability to do some timesaving, efficient reporting and tracking. The best thing about Planboard is I can plan my lessons anywhere - on my Mac, PC or iPad. Wherever I work, my lesson plans are with me. And as I said, Planboard is FREE for teachers. I hope you’ll check out Planboard now! Resources from the Podcast: Buncee Zigazoo Nearpod Edpuzzle Formative Wakelet Gosynth Gimkit Quizziz  Rachelle Dene Poth - Bio as Submitted Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master’s in Instructional Technology. She is a Consultant and Speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. She serves as the past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Rachelle is the author of four books, ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” Rachelle Dene’s latest book is with ISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World." Rachelle is a blogger for Getting  Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS, and the  STEM Informer with Newsweek.  Follow Rachelle on Twitter @Rdene915 and on Instagram @Rdene915. Rachelle has a podcast, ThriveinEDU available at https://anchor.fm/rdene915 Her books are available at bit.ly/Pothbooks She has a weekly show on LearningRevolution.com, ThriveinEDU Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks is a Writable podcast. Learn how to grow great writers at https://www.writable.com/ Like and subscribe to Writing Matters on: ∙ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HcOcaP ∙ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XA5wwl ∙ Soundcloud: bit.ly/2SFbrwr ∙ Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SOrUOM ∙ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writable/writing-matters Learn more about Dr. Troy Hicks at hickstro.org and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hickstro About Rachelle Dene Poth: Rachelle is a Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology Teacher at Riverview High School in Oakmont, PA. She is also an attorney and has a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. She has presented at conferences such as ISTE, FETC, ASCD, iNACOL, PETE&C, TCEA and Rewire on technology and more ways to benefit student learning. She is the President of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and the Communications Chair for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. During the ISTE 2019 Conference, she received the Making IT Happen Award. She also received a Presidential Gold Award forher volunteer service to education in 2018 and 2019. She was selected as the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by PAECT (the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications in Technology, the PA affiliate of ISTE) and by the NSBA as one of the "20 to watch" educators. She is proud to be a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod Certified Educator and PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Levels I and II. She is the author of 'In Other Words: Quotes that push our thinking," from EduMatch, "The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead," published by Edugladiators, and "Unconventional." She has three additional books that will be available in 2020, one from ISTE and two others in progress. She has contributed to several books including Education Write Now Volume 3, “Snapshot in Education", “Gamify Literacy” from ISTE and "Stories in EDU." I blog for Getting Smart, DefinedSTEM and NEO LMS. For more information on Rachelle Dene Poth: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rdene915 Blog: https://rdene915.com/ Website: https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me Books: https://www.amazon.com/Rachelle-Dene-Poth/e/B01N1WWDQA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1599424918&sr=8-1 **************************************************** Join the Writable community: ∙ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getwritable ∙ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getwritable/ ∙ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writable ∙ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwritable/ ∙ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/getwritable/ ∙ Medium: https://medium.com/writable

Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, attorney, author, and teacher. Rachelle teaches Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law and a Master's in Instructional Technology. She is a Consultant and Speaker, owner of ThriveinEDU LLC Consulting. Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator. She serves as the past-president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the Leadership team of the Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She is also a Buncee Ambassador, Nearpod PioNear and Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. Rachelle is the author of four books, ‘In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking,” “Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU” (EduMatch) and “The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead,” Rachelle Dene's latest book is with ISTE “Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World." Rachelle is a blogger for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS, and the STEM Informer with Newsweek. Rachelle is the host of the weekly show ThriveinEDU on Learning Revolution. The show is on Wednesdays and invites guests to discuss topics related to education and emerging technology. Rachelle has a podcast at https://anchor.fm/rdene915 Her blog is www.Rdene915.com Follow Rachelle on Twitter and Instagram @Rdene915 and @ThriveinEDU

The Getting Smart team is excited to be bringing you a conversation with one of their favorite teacher bloggers, Rachelle Dene Poth! Rachelle is a French, Spanish, and technology teacher and an ed-tech consultant. She’s also an attorney with a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology and leads the ISTE Teacher Education Network. In 2019, Rachelle received the ‘Making IT Happen Award’ at the annual ISTE Conference. Rachelle has published four books on education, with her most recent being Chart a New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World. In Rachelle’s and Tom’s conversation today, they discuss Rachelle’s newest book and talk about the future for teaching and learning. Key Takeaways: [:10] About today’s episode with Rachelle Dene Poth. [:52] Tom welcomes Rachelle to the podcast. [1:26] Going in the way-back machine, Rachelle shares why she studied French at Penn State. [3:33] When and why Rachelle began to study Spanish. [4:38] Having just wrapped up her 24th year at Riverview School District, Rachelle shares some of her thoughts around how quickly time flew by. [5:19] The origin story of how Rachelle became interested in ed-tech and why she became an ed-tech consultant. [7:09] How Rachelle thinks of her role as a teacher and how it has evolved over the course of her 24-year career. [9:15] Rachelle shares her go-to writing strategies and hacks. [11:24] What motivated Rachelle to publish a book of quotes (In Other Words: Quotes that Push our Thinking). [12:58] About Rachelle’s book, The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead, and her experience with writing three books at the same time. [14:07] What is ‘gladiating together’? [14:42] About Rachelle’s book, Unconventional: Ways to Thrive in EDU, and how it provides practical advice for getting started with unconventional learning experiences for all students. [15:53] Advertising and sponsorship opportunities available through Getting Smart. [16:24] About Rachelle and ISTE’s collaboration on Chart a New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World. [17:04] About ISTE’s tried and true process for peer-reviewing books. [18:22] A summarization of Rachelle’s advice from chapter 1 of Chart a New Course, “Connections and Presence: Navigating the Digital World”. [20:17] A look at Chapter 2: “Team Up: Relationship Building and Social-Emotional Learning.” [21:41] How Chapter 3, “Create and Connect: Fostering Communication Skills,” gave teachers and readers a broader view of new communication skills. [23:23] What Chapter 4, “Show What You Know: Bringing Stories to Life,” covers. [24:30] About the last chapter in the book, “Create Global Connections: Learning Together and Exploring the World.” [26:42] Ed-tech lightning round! Tom asks Rachelle: Will AR and VR ever live up to the hype as a learning medium in schools? Does Rachelle use Google Expeditions and other similar tools? What are her thoughts on AI and machine learning? Does she believe that machine learning will impact administrative applications? [29:30] The challenges that come with schools opening back up this fall. [29:54] Is coding more of a language or a job skill? [30:58] Are a lot of Rachelle’s students on TikTok? Is the world beginning to shift from print to video? [31:53] Some of Rachelle’s favorite apps that help create or leverage sustained learning relationships. [33:10] Rachelle shares words of encouragement for teachers who are undecided whether or not they want to return to the classroom this fall. [35:30] Tom thanks Rachelle for joining the podcast.   Mentioned in This Episode: Rachelle Dene Poth Rachelle Dene Poth’s LinkedIn Rachelle Dene Poth’s Twitter Posts by Rachelle Dene Poth on GettingSmart.com ISTE Teacher Education Network Chart a New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World, by Rachelle Dene Poth In Other Words: Quotes that Push our Thinking, by Rachelle Dene Poth The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead, by Rachelle Dene Porth EduGladiators Unconventional: Ways to Thrive in EDU, by Rachelle Dene Poth Info@GettingSmart.com — Email Jessica to learn more about sponsorships and advertising opportunities with Getting Smart! Google Expeditions Nearpod DreamBox i-Ready Achieve3000 Flipgrid   Get Involved: Check out the blog at GettingSmart.com. Find the Getting Smart Podcast on iTunes, leave a review and subscribe.   Is There Somebody You’ve Been Wanting to Learn From or a Topic You’d Like Covered? To get in contact: Email Editor@GettingSmart.com and include ‘Podcast’ in the subject line. The Getting Smart team will be sure to add them to their list!  

Watch the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/nBD94WhKzBA Rachelle Dene Poth is an edtech consultant, presenter, author, attorney, blogger and teacher. She currently teaches Spanish and a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, gaming, digital citizenship, video animation and more. She is the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serves on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, she received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education. She's a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator. Rachelle is the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead and Unconventional: Ways to THRIVE in EDU and Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow's World. She's a contributing author to several books including Education Write Now, Volume 3; several volumes of the Edumatch book Snapshot in Education . Rachelle is a regular blogger for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration, NEO LMS and STEM Org with Newsweek. She also has a podcast ThriveinEDU. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/edufuturistspodcast/message

My name is Rachelle Dene Poth and I am a Spanish and STEAM: What's nExT in Emerging Technology Teacher at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. I am also an Attorney and earned my Juris Doctor Degree from Duquesne University School of Law and have a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology. I have presented at conferences such as ASCD, FETC, ISTE, iNACOL, ST4T, PETE&C, PSMLA, Spring CUE (March 2020), Summer Spark and local conferences, on emerging technology and more ways to benefit student learning.I am the President of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serve on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network.Last year during the ISTE 2019 Conference, I received the Making IT Happen Award. I also received a Presidential Gold Award for volunteer service to education, for having done more than 500 hours during the prior year.I was selected as the 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year by PAECT (the Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications in Technology, the PA affiliate of ISTE) and by the NSBA as one of the "20 to Watch" educators.In 2016, I received the Presidential Bronze Award for Volunteer Service to Education, the Silver in 2017 and in 2018, I received the Gold Award, for having done over 500 hours of volunteer service in education as part of ISTE.I am proud to be involved in several communities including being a Buncee Ambassador, CoSpaces Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Educators Levels I and II.I am the author of 'In Other Words: Quotes that Push Our Thinking," and "Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU" both published by EduMatch. "The Future is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead," published by EduGladiators, and "Chart A New Course" which is through ISTE. As a contributing author, I wrote a chapter in Education Write Now, Volume 3.I also contributed to the collaborative EduMatch book “Snapshot in Education for 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. My topics focused on the Future of Education, Blended Learning, Project Based Learning, and Power of PLN. I also contributed to “Gamify Literacy” from ISTE and "Stories in EDU" a collaborative book from Jason Bretzmann and Kenny Bosch.I blog regularly for Getting Smart, Defined Learning, District Administration and NEO LMS. My personal blog site is www.Rdene915.com and please check out my THRIVEinEDU podcast.I enjoy presenting on a variety of education topics and edtech trends and emerging technologies. The main areas that I present on are Assessments, Student Tools for Creation, AppSmashing, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, the Future of Learning and Work, and Going Global with Project Based Learning.For information about having me Keynote at your event, or present sessions or webinars, please see my Conferences and Presentations page or check out the Podcast Episodes that I was honored to be guest.

As we have spent several months implementing a distant learning model, I asked my guest, what was the greatest take away from her online experience? This week’s guest, Rachelle Dene Poth, shares the role of advanced technology in the classroom and how becoming a student again changed her perspective as a teacher, a leader and a technology specialist. https://twitter.com/share?text=+-+&via=Joshua__Stamper&related=Joshua__Stamper&url=https://joshstamper.com/?p=2372 (Tweet This)In this Episode, we discuss: New Technology Advances Tools to Incorporate after Distance Learning Preparing student for the Future And the Thrive In EDU Podcast Follow Rachelle Dene Poth: Blog: http://www.rdene915.com (www.Rdene915.com)  About Me: https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me (https://sites.google.com/view/rachelledenepoth/about-me) Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rdene915 (https://twitter.com/Rdene915) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdene915/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/rdene915/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelle.berquistpoth (https://www.facebook.com/rachelle.berquistpoth) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelledenepoth/) Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rdene915 (https://anchor.fm/rdene915) Books: http://bit.ly/Pothbooks (http://bit.ly/Pothbooks) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085TDK2D4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B085TDK2D4&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=c1795d175c94d2f36ee5fa94805a055c https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1970133481/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1970133481&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=b16904fb68966371475a57af6dfe686d https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1970133244/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1970133244&linkCode=as2&tag=aspirewebsite-20&linkId=c41f988e8efed29cbf07d7f003b52b01 About Rachelle Dene Poth:I am a Spanish and STEAM Teacher. I am also an ​attorney, edtech consultant, presenter, author, ​ ​and blogger. ​I teach a course on emerging tech that covers AR/VR, artificial intelligence, coding, digital citizenship, and more. ​I am the president of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and serve on the leadership team for the ISTE Mobile Learning Network. At ISTE19, ​I received the Making IT Happen Award and a Presidential Gold Award for more than 500 hours of volunteer service to education. ​I am a Buncee Ambassador, Edmodo Certified Trainer, Nearpod PioNear, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Google Certified Educator Levels I and II. I am the author of In Other Words: Quotes That Push Our Thinking, The Future Is Now: Looking Back to Move Ahead​, ​ Unconventional Ways to THRIVE in EDU​, and Chart A New Course: A Guide to Teaching Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s World​. ​I am a contributing author to ​several books including Recovery Mode from Pushbound Consulting, Education Write Now and several volumes of EduMatch Snapshot in Education. I am a blogger for Getting Smart, Defined Learning,​ District Administration, Newsweek STEM Informer and NEO LMS. I am one of the co-hosts of Find Your Grind Live and co-host of Formative Chat.   Go Community!https://joshstamper.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Go-Community.jpg () This community is one of my favorite one-stop-shop tools to engage with other amazing school leaders. I use this online resource to gain insight, gather resources, and develop my leadership capacity. The #1 Leadership Online community is generous and authentic, an antidote to the clutter and noise that other social media sites have become. What makes this community different is that it is: An investment, not free A private community with the same goal A conversation, not a variety of self-promoting presentations Evergreen, not ephemeral Focused on serving...

Dr. Kristy Custer has been a public educator for almost 25 years.  She is currently the principal at Complete High School Maize in Kansas.  Over the past 20 years, she has helped lead the CHSM team to state and national honors including a Crystal Star Award for Dropout Prevention Schools, Civic Advocacy Award, Promising Practice Award, and being named a National School of Character. Michael Russell has been an avid gamer for nearly 35 years. After a successful career in sales, Michael entered the field of education as a social studies teacher at Complete High School Maize in 2014. After his first year of teaching, Michael was awarded the Horizon Award for Kansas in 2015.  This award is given to first-year teachers to recognize excellence in the classroom. In 2018, Michael also received the “Making IT Happen Award” at the Mid-America Association for Computers in Education Conference for his work developing and implementing a video game curriculum in the classroom.  

In the first episode of “Ed Influencers, ISTE Chief Learning Officer Joseph South sits down with Justina Nixon-Saintil, director for corporate social responsibility programs at the Verizon Foundation, to discuss her commitment to ensuring underserved and underrepresented students have access to tech-enabled learning and STEM opportunities. Nixon-Santil, an ISTE Making IT Happen Award winner, reflects on her work that includes overseeing the development, implementation and measurement of the Verizon Foundation’s philanthropic efforts. She also discusses her decision to train to become an educator after working as an engineer, what keeps her going toward her ambitious goals, what most excites her about edtech and when she’ll know that her work is done. Along the way, she shares the thrill she gets from visiting schools and seeing today’s learners immersed in digital creation and STEM learning.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "EduMatch-Connecting the Dots: Learning with your PLN" with special guest presenter, Dr. Sarah Thomas. October 28, 2017. We are thrilled to have the always energetic, passionate educational leader, Dr. Sarah Thomas, joining us today to share her vision for connected educators which inspired the creation of EduMatch. Sarah is a model for all of us as someone who is constantly thinking "outside the box" through her inspiration, reflections, challenging questions, cheerleading of the work of other educators and hard work as she spreads her message about the importance of being a connected educator. Webinar Description: With seven billion people in the world, we each represent a tiny dot...but what a beautiful picture we make when we begin to connect! Sarah Thomas, founder of EduMatch, outlines the story behind the magical moment when the project emerged sporadically from a conversation with a fellow educator. Follow the evolution of this series of grassroots connections (and related projects), which has spread internationally. By the end of the session, educators will be encouraged to seize their own "magical moments," and to fuel these through the power of connectivity. Sarah-Jane Thomas, PhD is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George’s County Public Schools. Sarah is also a Google Certified Innovator, Google Education Trainer, and founder of the EduMatch project, which promotes connection and collaboration among educators around the world. Through EduMatch, Sarah has published two collaborative books, EduMatch Snapshot in Education (2016) and The #EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide (2017). Sarah is also on the leadership team of the ISTE Digital Equity PLN. Sarah was awarded the ISTE Making IT Happen prestigious award at ISTE 2017, "ISTE’s Making IT Happen Award honors outstanding educators and leaders who demonstrate extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage, and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students," Sarah inspired educators at ISTE with her talk on "Being a Learner and Building a Personal Learning Family." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTqApfP_4ik Sarah is passionate about best practices, such as flipped/blended learning and gamification, and her passion has expanded to helping educators connect globally. This is the rationale behind the EduMatch project, which she founded in September 2014. The project belongs to all EduMatchers, and together they have grown it to include Voxer, guest blogging, and a weekly Twitter chat/podcast. Their newest development is the publishing arm of EduMatch, under which we have released two books to date. Sarah loves to connect with other educators because she strongly believes that we are all experts at something, and can learn so much from each other! Her mantra: "Let your voice be heard, and let's all grow together." http://www.edumatch.org/ https://www.sarahjanethomas.com/ https://twitter.com/sarahdateechur (Follow Sarah Thomas on Twitter) http://sarahdateechur.com/ (Sarah’s blog)

Kevin Honeycutt @kevinhoneycutt grew up in poverty and attended school in many cities across the United States. As he witnessed education around the country he collected powerful experiences that still influence his conversations and his work with educators. He spent 13 years teaching art K-12 in public school and for 17 years spent summers leading creative adventure camps for kids of all ages. In 1991 he received the Making IT Happen Award which is an internationally recognized awards program for educators and leaders in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools. The program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the world for their commitment and innovation. Today, Kevin discusses: His difficult experiences as "that kid"  The teachers who connected and related to him The inspiration to be the teacher who relates and connects to kids who struggle or are the class clown A full transcript of this show and the show notes are available at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast as well as details on entering this month’s giveaway contests.