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In this last episode of Campfire, Erin and Jeff say goodbye to the Campfire brand and hello to the new name of the podcast. To continue learning with us, subscribe to The Digital Backpack wherever your subscribe to podcasts. For some great subscription options visit http://anchor.fm/digitalbackpack
In this episode, we chat with our colleague Emily Sicilia about engagement in the classroom. We explore how to define engagement in the classroom and chat about Hoopla, an app Emily shares that has changed our reading lives! Attribution: Up From Here - Scratch Cut by AsIsBeats is used under an open Attribution License. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Tawny Owls 2.wav by Benboncan is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fire_embers_large_campfire.aif by Dynamicell is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Digging1.wav by cameronmusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fair use audio snips from Warriors (1979) and Whoomp, There it is! (1993) by Tag Team. Mell's Parade by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Fair use clip from Sesame Street: Cookie Questions Prairie Dawn. Blown Out by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Warm Up Suit by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
In this episode, Jeff and Erin chat about the concept of “power with vs power over” (a conversation that stemmed from a recent book study of Jim Knight’s High-Impact Instruction), have a great interview with the always amazing Val Capel, and ask listeners to share about their student-teaching experiences! Attribution: Up From Here - Scratch Cut by AsIsBeats is used under an open Attribution License. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Tawny Owls 2.wav by Benboncan is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fire_embers_large_campfire.aif by Dynamicell is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Digging1.wav by cameronmusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fair use audio snips from Warriors (1979) and Whoomp, There it is! (1993) by Tag Team. Mell's Parade by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Fair use clip from Sesame Street: Cookie Questions Prairie Dawn. Blown Out by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Warm Up Suit by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
In this episode, Jeff shares some audio from a recent teacher professional development session on ... you guessed it podcasts! Then, Jeff and Erin chat about facilitating learning with teacher and how they utilize their classroom teacher experience to shape professional learning experiences. Attribution: Up From Here - Scratch Cut by AsIsBeats is used under an open Attribution License. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Tawny Owls 2.wav by Benboncan is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fire_embers_large_campfire.aif by Dynamicell is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Digging1.wav by cameronmusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fair use audio snips from Warriors (1979) and Whoomp, There it is! (1993) by Tag Team. Mell's Parade by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Fair use clip from Sesame Street: Cookie Questions Prairie Dawn. Blown Out by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Warm Up Suit by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
In this episode a podcast about … podcasts! Jeff and Erin discuss a cool tool for recording podcasts and how teachers might think about using podcasts in the classroom. Attribution: Up From Here - Scratch Cut by AsIsBeats is used under an open Attribution License. Something Elated by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 United States License. Tawny Owls 2.wav by Benboncan is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fire_embers_large_campfire.aif by Dynamicell is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Digging1.wav by cameronmusic is licensed under a Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) License. Fair use audio snips from Warriors (1979) and Whoomp, There it is! (1993) by Tag Team. Mell's Parade by Broke For Free is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Fair use clip from Sesame Street: Cookie Questions Prairie Dawn. Blown Out by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Warm Up Suit by Broke For Free is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License.
Does Twitter matter for education? Should it count for professional development? Have we become TOO connected? Listen in as several Michigan educators give their testimony on the impact that the social network, which gave rise to this community, has had. Download podcast to your device: 010 Striking a Balance Connect with Theresa […]
In which Ben Rimes (accompanied by some beats) takes us on a journey that explains why #michED exists. Download podcast to your device: 009 Origins Connect with Ben Rimes @techsavvyed and view his work at techsavvyed.net Brad Wilson on Twitter: @dreambition MichEd on Twitter: @MichEdChat CC Music from DJ Vadim: Game Tight CC Music from ccMixter: […]
Our guest has learned much and shared much about increasing student's interest in writing through authentic intellectual work. Learn more... Follow: @dreambition @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Brad Wilson is a former 4th grade teacher turned Ed Tech Consultant & Speaker. He has the privilege of supporting educators in Jackson County, MI and also enjoys working to empower teacher and student voices through the #MichED movement. Brad has created iPad apps to inspire kids to write and capture stories and is an Eventful Learning evangelist.
Unconference? On a Saturday?? Dive into the movement that is Edcamp and hear how this disruption is changing professional learning for teachers in Michigan. Download podcast to your device: 008 PD By The People #MichED Month links: What’s great about education in Michigan? What’s a memorable moment from this school year? Record your stories for […]
The Power of the PLN in Your Own Backyard- Featuring the #MichED Panel at the 2014 MACUL Conference. Download podcast to your device: 007 Voices from the Community Show Notes: The very first #michED panel conversation was held at the 2014 MACUL Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI on Thursday, March 13th. Moderated […]
Exploring the world of Project-Based Learning and the Maker culture in three Michigan schools and beyond. Download podcast to your device: 006 Creating, Doing Making #MichED Chat 11/20/13: The Maker Movement in the Classroom Show Notes: Heritage Elementary (Stockbridge Public Schools): Exploratory Academy on Facebook Dreambition’s blog reflection from the visit. Photos from Brad’s visit! […]
Dive into the world of music teacher Joe Vercellino, who is using hip-hop to change lives both in and out of the classroom. Download podcast to your device: 005 Music and Mentoring Subscribe in iTunes! Submit your ideas to participate in the podcast! Show Notes: Joe Vercellino: On Twitter: @JoeVercellino YouTube Channel […]
Elementary teacher Tim Saunders describes his classroom experiences using a gameful and playful approach to teaching and learning in 4th grade. Download podcast to your device: 004 Gameful Learning Subscribe on iTunes! Submit your ideas to participate in the podcast! Show Notes: Tim Saunders Twitter: @TimSaunders41 Coalition for Gameful Learning Gameful Pedagogy wiki: University […]
High School teacher David Theune talks with four of his students about the changes he made to his classroom and, more importantly, how those changes affected their learning. [audio http://miched.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Miched-Podcast-003-Changes.m4a] Download podcast to your device: Miched Podcast 003 Changes Subscribe on iTunes! Submit your ideas to participate in the podcast! Show Notes: David Theune Spring Lake Public […]
In this episode we explore how the design of classrooms and schools can impact student learning. Brad interviews educators, students and an architect to dig deeper into ways that schools can make a space more engaging. Listen below on the site or through SoundCloud. [audio http://miched.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/002-Designing-Learning-Spaces.m4a] Download podcast to your device: 002 Designing Learning Spaces Subscribe on […]
For our first episode we interview students and ask them how they feel about school…What makes learning fun? What do good teachers do? What is their dream school like?