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Best podcasts about sharon plante

Latest podcast episodes about sharon plante

Alliance For Excellent Education
Supporting Exceptional Students Through Student-Centered Learning Strategies

Alliance For Excellent Education

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020


Guests Leslie DiChiara, Assistive Technology Specialist, Instructional Technology Specialist, North Bellmore School District (NY) (@lrdichiara) Sharon Plante, Chief Technology Integrator, The Southport School (CT) (@iplante) Ace Parsi, Director of Innovation, National Center for Learning Disabilities (@ncldorg) Avril Smart Goggans, PhD, Research and Engagement Manager for Future Ready Schools®, Alliance for Excellent Education (@DrAvrilSmart) Future Ready […]

#EdTech Chat Radio
What Every Educator Needs to Know About Augmented Reality

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 11:50


There is considerable confusion between augmented reality and virtual reality. Join us as we unpack the use of augmented reality in education. Follow: @micahshippee @designsaunders @nathan_stevens @iplante @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Nathan Stevens is the Assistant Director of the Media and Education Technology Resource Center in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. David Saunders is an educator and library media specialist working in southwestern CT. David is a TED-Ed Innovative Educator, Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, and Administrator. Dr. Micah Shippee, is an innovative 'ideas' person who thinks outside the box. He wears many hats as a 7th grade Social Studies teacher and turnkey technology trainer. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Smart Uses of Snow Days: Play Day, Genius Day or Catch Up?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2017 0:11


What are the reasonable expectations and smart uses of missed school days due to weather? Follow: @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @nathan_stevens @iplante @ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Nathan Stevens is the Assistant Director of the Media and Education Technology Resource Center in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. He has created his own makerspace for Pre-service Teachers. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan Bearden is Senior Education Pioneer Fellow, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department Of Education.

EduRoadTrip
ERT024: CNN HQ with Julie Smith (@julnilsmith) - Media Literacy

EduRoadTrip

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016


In this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Julie Smith at the CNN Headquarters. She shared with us her mission of spreading media literacy to all people. After the interview, you will be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s in our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe interviewed Julie Smith, author of Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save our Plugged-In World, and learned a lot about media literacy and how it is essential to understand in our world. She shares experiences and lessons we can share with our students. Email: heyjuliesmith@gmail.comTwitter: @julnilsmithWebsite: www.heyjuliesmith.comAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Media-Teaching-Literacy-Plugged-/dp/0986155446/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462840184&sr=8-1&keywords=master+the+media Travel AgentOur Travel Agent is Sharon Plante, a learning disabilities technologist for a small district in Connecticut. She is the author of Using Technology to Engage Students with Disabilities. She is also the co-founder of #edtechchat.What’s in Our Suitcase?This week we featured Google Draw, part of Google Apps. With Draw, you can create and collaborate on images and graphics. It is easy for kids and adults to use.

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Why Blended Professional Development Is Hot and Getting Hotter

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2016 10:44


Mixing in-person and virtually professional development has gained momentum and is probably here to stay. Why are so many educators blending the way we continue to learn? Follow: @ajpodchaski @iplante @s_bearden @katrinastevens1 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens is Senior Advisor at the Office of Educational Technology, oversees work on the Future Ready initiative, rapid cycle tech evaluations and education innovation clusters at the US Department of Education. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE - Audio
Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities

Classroom 2.0 LIVE - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2016 47:20


Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar with special guest presenter, Billy Krakower, February 20, 2016. We are thrilled to have Billy Krakower joining us in this webinar to share some great tips on ways to harness the power of technology to improve learning and engagement for students who have learning disabilities. This is the focus of his new book ”Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities" which he co-authored with Sharon Plante(@iplante). The format of this webinar will be a little different. Instead of a presentation it will be conducted as an interview with Paula Naugle facilitating the session. We are excited to learn about teaching tools and strategies they recommend for students with learning disabilities, including gifted students. We’ll be asking about using assistive technology to teach core subjects and study skills, recommendations for tools that provide better content accessibility and ways to help student connect and share through tech tools among many other things. This will be a perfect opportunity for you to join us to ask your questions about working with students who have learning disabilities. The Livebinder will have tons of excellent resources! http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Students-Disabilities-Connected-Educators/dp/1506318266 Billy Krakower (@wkrakower), is a full-time teacher at Woodland Park Public Schools in Woodland Park, New Jersey, where he has taught computers and special education to grades 3 and 4 for over eight years. He is the Chief Financial & Event Officer for Evolving Educators, LLC (evolvingeducators.com). Billy co-moderates two weekly Twitter chats, #NJed chat and #satchat (for educational leaders). He co-hosts “SatChat Radio,” a weekly show interviewing educators on BAM Radio Network and available on iTunes. Billy is one of the lead organizers of edcampNJ and edcampLeadership North NJ. Billy is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, and a member of the NJASCD Executive board and serves as the Technology Committee Chair.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE - Video
Using Tech to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities

Classroom 2.0 LIVE - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2016 48:13


Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar with special guest presenter, Billy Krakower, February 20, 2016. We are thrilled to have Billy Krakower joining us in this webinar to share some great tips on ways to harness the power of technology to improve learning and engagement for students who have learning disabilities. This is the focus of his new book ”Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities" which he co-authored with Sharon Plante(@iplante). The format of this webinar will be a little different. Instead of a presentation it will be conducted as an interview with Paula Naugle facilitating the session. We are excited to learn about teaching tools and strategies they recommend for students with learning disabilities, including gifted students. We’ll be asking about using assistive technology to teach core subjects and study skills, recommendations for tools that provide better content accessibility and ways to help student connect and share through tech tools among many other things. This will be a perfect opportunity for you to join us to ask your questions about working with students who have learning disabilities. The Livebinder will have tons of excellent resources! http://www.amazon.com/Technology-Stud... Billy Krakower (@wkrakower), is a full-time teacher at Woodland Park Public Schools in Woodland Park, New Jersey, where he has taught computers and special education to grades 3 and 4 for over eight years. He is the Chief Financial & Event Officer for Evolving Educators, LLC (evolvingeducators.com). Billy co-moderates two weekly Twitter chats, #NJed chat and #satchat (for educational leaders). He co-hosts “SatChat Radio,” a weekly show interviewing educators on BAM Radio Network and available on iTunes. Billy is one of the lead organizers of edcampNJ and edcampLeadership North NJ. Billy is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, and a member of the NJASCD Executive board and serves as the Technology Committee Chair.

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Leading from the Classroom: The Unwritten Rules of Informal Leadership

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2016 10:00


Our guest says that a boss says "go" while a leader says, "let's go." In this segment we explore the unwritten rules of informal leadership. Follow: @RossCoops31 @iplante @s_bearden @katrinastevens1 @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Ross Cooper is currently the Supervisor of Instructional Practice K-12 in the Salisbury Township School District (1:1 MacBook/iPad). Previously, he was an Elementary Assistant Principal in the Williamsport Area School District, and before that he taught for six years in the East Penn School District as a fourth grade teacher.. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

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The Best Back to School Ideas
50 Things You Can Do Easier In Google Classroom

The Best Back to School Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 11:38


Our guest is passionate about Google classroom and literally wrote the book on how educators can make the most of this teaching tool. Follow: @ajpodchaski @iplante @s_bearden @alicekeeler @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Alice Keeler lives in Fresno, California where she is a mother of 5 and teaches in the credential program at Fresno State University. She is a Google Certified Teacher and the author of the book "50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom." Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
50 Things You Can Do Easier In Google Classroom

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2015 10:21


Our guest is passionate about Google classroom and literally wrote the book on how educators can make the most of this teaching tool. Follow: @ajpodchaski @iplante @s_bearden @alicekeeler @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Alice Keeler lives in Fresno, California where she is a mother of 5 and teaches in the credential program at Fresno State University. She is a Google Certified Teacher and the author of the book "50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom." Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education
Why It's Important for Students to Create Content

K-12 Greatest Hits:The Best Ideas in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2015 11:28


In this segment we talk about encouraging students to create content on the iPad. Though the iPad was central to the discussion, including pros and cons, the focus was promoting higher order thinking. Follow: @ajpodchaski @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

Principally Speaking
PS39: Learning Differently with Sharon Plante

Principally Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2015 42:59


I've been politely bothering Sharon to be a guest on Principally Speaking for awhile and we were finally able to connect.  Sharon is a Special Education Teacher as well as the Technology Director for Eagle Hill Southport School which is located in SW Connecticut.  It's very clear that everything she does at Eagle Hill is centered around helping students and I really appreciated her perspective on teacher leadership.  She's also an expert on using the iPad to assist students with special needs.  Finally, be sure to check out her podcast Learning Differently.  It was great to hear her latest episode with Jeffrey Benson, who was an early guest on Principally Speaking.   Sharon's Website: The Road to Learning Sharon's Podcast: Learning Differently Connect with Sharon on Twitter  

House of #EdTech
#EdTech and Special Education with Sharon Plante - HoET027

House of #EdTech

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2015 55:58


Sharon Plante talks about her experiences integrating technology in special education and her role as a technology director. Follow Sharon http://twitter.com/iplante This episode of House of #EdTech is brought to you by TodaysMeet. Visit http://www.todaysmeet.com/houseofedtech House of #EdTech is sponsored by Audible.com. There are over 150,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or other mp3 player. http://www.audibletrial.com/houseofedtech All Links and shownotes at http://www.chrisnesi.com/2015/01/edtech-and-special-education-with.html FEEDBACK Call: (732) 903-4869 Voxer: cnesi4602 Email: feedback@chrisnesi.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/mrnesi Send a voice message from http://www.chrisnesi.com

#EdTech Chat Radio
Using Technology to Build the School Community

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2014 12:50


@iplant @s_bearden @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray @ajpodchaski Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
How Do We Get Underrepresented Groups Interested in Coding?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2014 12:12


African Americans, Latinos and girls have at least one thing in common. They are underrepresented in certain tech classes like coding. How can we change this? Follow:@iplant @s_bearden @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray @ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork Karina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
What Are the Best Organizational Tools for Educators?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2014 11:55


In this segment we look at tools that can support your work flow and help you get and stay organized. Follow:@iplante @s_bearden @@Katrinastevens1 @MrStaubSTEM @thomascmurray @ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTcha Dr. Justin Staub is a Social Studies teacher and building technology leader at the Downingtown STEM Academy, an International Baccalaureate world school with a 1:1 Macbook Program. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Using Technology to Personalize Professional Development

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2014 12:23


In this week's segment we talk about how to create on-going, differentiated, and highly personalized, professional development. Follow: @shfarnsworth @maineschooltech @iplante @s_bearden @Katrinastevens1@thomascmurray ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTc Sheryl Farnsworth is a School Improvement Consultant, with an emphasis in Literacy, and Technology, and AIW from Iowa. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa.

#EdTech Chat Radio
How Popular is BYOD?: Benefits and Challenges

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2014 11:39


This week's segment on BYOD (Bring your own device) initiatives revealed widely diverse views on the popularity,benefits and challenges of these programs. Tune in to learn more. Follow:@byotnetwork @maineschooltech @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @thomascmurray ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Dr. Tim Clark is the Coordinator of Instructional Technology for Forsyth County Schools. He is the author of the BYOTNetwork blog at www.byotnetwork.com and is a co-moderator of #byotchat. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Managing Your Personal and Professional Digital Footprint: A Teacher's Guide

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2014 11:39


Should you have separate personal and professional social media accounts? Should you segment your social media activity? How transparent should you be online? What are the best practices for school policies on social media? Should schools provide social media training for teachers? Tune in for answers to these questions and more... Follow: @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @thomascmurray ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Online and Blended Learning: The Good, the Bad and the Really?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2014 11:50


Online learning is growing in popularity. It is being implemented in various ways, some more successful than others. In this episode we explore what works in online learning, what doesn't and why. Follow: @brad_rathgeber @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @thomascmurray ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Brad Rathgeber is the Executive Director of the Online School for Girls, a nationwide consortium of more than eighty independent schools, that builds high quality, relationship-centric online courses. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Technology Versus the Weather: Managing School Closings

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2014 12:32


Snow days, hurricane days, flood days, Weather related school closings has been a big issues this year. In this segment we talk about how schools can use technology to deal with the weather's impact on schools. Follow: @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @@thomascmurray ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork #edtechchat Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Seven Reasons Why Computer Programming Should Be a Core Subject

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2014 12:23


In this segment we discuss highlights of the #Edtechchat from 2.24.14. The question this week: Should computer coding be a required subject? Follow: @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @thomascmurray @ajpodchaski@bamradionetwork Susan M. Bearden, is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Combining Low Tech and High Tech Project-Based Learning

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2014 11:32


In this segment we take a look at how educators are using Legos and apps in project- based learning. Follow: @nathan_stevens @ajpodchaski @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @s_bearden @amandacdykes @@thomascmurray @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Nathan Stevens is the Assistant Director of the Media & Education Technology Resource Center in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. Nathan is a former co-moderator of #iPadchat and part of the #BYOTchat team.Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
The Best Education Conferences: Getting the Most Out of Attending

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2014 12:24


On this week's episode of Edtechchat Radio we cover highlights of the 1/27/14 Twitter chat exploring the questions: What makes a great education conference? How can you make the most of attending conferences? Follow: @ajpochaski @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
A Few of My Favorite EdTechChat Things

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2013 13:57


It was clearly Christmas time on #edtechchat as the theme was, "a few of my favorite things." Tune in for a wonderful holiday list of tech tools, apps and resources. Follow: @s_bearden @iplante @Katrinastevens1 @bamradionetwork Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Telling Your Story: Why It's More Important Now Than Ever

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2013 12:35


In segment we talk with two education leaders about the growing need to tell the stories of the great things going on in your school and how to do it masterfully. Follow: @Joesanfelippofc @Cantiague_Lead @iplante @bamradionetwork Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, @Joesanfelippofc, is Superintendent and Elementary Principal of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. Tony Sinanis, @Cantiague_Lead, is the Lead Learner of Cantiague Elementary School, which was recognized as 2012 Blue Ribbon School by the US Department of Education. Sharon Plante, @iplante, is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Holiday Tech Shopping Tips: What's Naughty, What's Nice, What Should I Buy This Season?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2013 11:49


It's that time of year again when the question turns to what tech to buy or ask for this season. This week on the 11/18/13 Edtechchat, we discuss what's naughty and what's nice. Follow: @s_bearden @iplante @ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
Did National Connected Educator Month Make a Difference?: Connected Educators Weigh In

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2013 12:38


In this summary of the 11/04/13 Edtechchat we look back at the wake of National Connected Educator Month and try to assess its impact. Follow: @S_bearden @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group, cofounder of #MDedchat and #edtechchat, and contributing writer for Edsurge and SmartBlog for Education. Sharon Plante, is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden, is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Did National Connected Educator Month Make a Difference?: Connected Educators Weigh In

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2013 12:38


In this summary of the 11/04/13 Edtechchat we look back at the wake of National Connected Educator Month and try to assess its impact. Follow: @S_bearden @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group, cofounder of #MDedchat and #edtechchat, and contributing writer for Edsurge and SmartBlog for Education. Sharon Plante, is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden, is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
Using Social Media in the Classroom: Benefits and Barriers

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2013 13:09


In this summary of the 9/16/13 Edtechchat we discuss best practices for using social media in the classroom and modeling those practices. Follow: @thomascmurray @iplante @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Using Social Media in the Classroom: Benefits and Barriers

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2013 13:09


In this summary of the 9/16/13 Edtechchat we discuss best practices for using social media in the classroom and modeling those practices. Follow: @thomascmurray @iplante @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Helping Reluctant Teachers to Embrace Technology

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2013 10:43


This week's chat on focused on the books being read and recommended by #edtechchat participants. The discussion yielded many great suggestions. Listen in as we review the books everyone is reading. Follow: @iplante @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @KatrinaStevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Katie Regan is a high school English educator and technology integration specialist and one of the #ladygeeks from lady geeks.org where she co-hosts a web show and podcast all about technology every Thursday night. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, PA. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

#EdTech Chat Radio
So Many Books to Read, So Little Time... Start with These

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2013 9:46


This week's chat on focused on the books being read and recommended by #edtechchat participants. The discussion yielded many great suggestions. Listen in as we review the books everyone is reading. Follow: @iplante @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @KatrinaStevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Smart Use of Web 2.0 Tools in the Classroom

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2013 13:20


This week's chat on Web 2.0 tools identified connection, collaboration, creation of an authentic audience, and a more compelling way have students demonstrate the learning as some of the benefits. In this segment we explore the pros and cons and how to identify the most useful tools. Follow: @iplante @s_bearden @KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Exploring Google Apps for Education

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2013 13:17


In this segment we recap last week's edtechchat on Google Apps for Education. We discuss many of the unique tools and how they an be applied in classrooms as well as cover how to become a Google Certified Trainer. Follow: @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

#EdTech Chat Radio
#EdTechChat Tries EdCamp Style, Yields Bevy of Ideas and Hot Tools

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2013 13:17


In this segment we recap last week's first "open chat" where the topics surfaced Edcamp style from the participants in real-time. The result was a spike in participation, great ideas and a round up of great tools... listen to the summary. Follow: @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Alex J Podchaski (@ajpodchaski) serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Sharon Plante (@iplante) is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden (@s_bearden) is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
#EdTechChat Tries EdCamp Style, Yields Bevy of Ideas and Hot Tools

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2013 13:17


In this segment we recap last week's first "open chat" where the topics surfaced Edcamp style from the participants in real-time. The result was a spike in participation, great ideas and a round up of great tools... listen to the summary. Follow: @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Alex J Podchaski (@ajpodchaski) serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Sharon Plante (@iplante) is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden (@s_bearden) is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Avoiding the Dreaded Summer Learning Loss

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2013 11:56


In this segment we discuss highlights from the July 8th #Edtechchat on avoiding summer learning loss. Follow: @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @iplante KatrinaStevens1 @cybraryman1 @thomascmurray @MrCsays @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
Wired Worries: Digital Foot Prints, Digital Citizenship, Digital Dilemmas Teachers Face

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2013 10:09


Schools districts, parents and teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the myriad issues that Internet access introduces into school settings. This week we discuss the digital challenges teachers face. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @jstevens009 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
Edtech Summer: Connect, Reconnect, Disconnect?

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2013 11:47


In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Edtech Summer: Connect, Reconnect, Disconnect?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2013 11:47


In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.

#EdTech Chat Radio
Wired Worries: Digital Foot Prints, Digital Citizenship, Digital Dilemmas Teachers Face

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2013 10:09


Schools districts, parents and teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the myriad issues that Internet access introduces into school settings. This week we discuss the digital challenges teachers face. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @jstevens009 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
iPads in the Classroom: Just Another Tool Or...?

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2013 10:44


In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we look at the benefits and challenges of using iPads in the classroom. Follow:@@iplante @ajpodchaski @s_bearden @hallroberts @dinamoati @alicekheller @scottorocco @mrcsays @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
A Look Inside the Classroom of the ISTE 2013 Teacher of the Year

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2013 11:27


In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.

#EdTech Chat Radio
iPads in the Classroom: Just Another Tool Or...?

#EdTech Chat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2013 10:44


In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we look at the benefits and challenges of using iPads in the classroom. Follow:@@iplante @ajpodchaski @s_bearden @hallroberts @dinamoati @alicekheller @scottorocco @mrcsays @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

EdTech Greatest Hits
Bridging the Gap Between IT and Tech Integrators

EdTech Greatest Hits

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2013 12:44


In this premier episode of EdTechChat Radio the teachers and edtech integrators explore the challenges of bridging the gap between school IT staff, tech integrators, classroom teachers and students. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal (@thomascmurray). Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT (@iplante). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ (@ajpodchaski). Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL(@s_bearden)

Why School?  With Will Richardson
Bridging the Gap Between IT and Tech Integrators

Why School? With Will Richardson

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2013 12:44


In this premier episode of EdTechChat Radio the teachers and edtech integrators explore the challenges of bridging the gap between school IT staff, tech integrators, classroom teachers and students. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal (@thomascmurray). Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT (@iplante). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ (@ajpodchaski). Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL(@s_bearden) Greg Graham is the author of, "Cell Phones in the Classroom? No, Students Need to Pay Attention." Liz Kolb is a clinical assistant professor at The University of Michigan and authored "Cell Phones in the Classroom: A Practical Guide for the K-12 Educator." Lisa Nielsen,award-winning blogger and author of "Teaching Generation Text," is a long time public school educator.

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