Podcast appearances and mentions of sylvia duckworth

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This week I want to talk what to do if you're trying to help your students take advantage of the benefits of sketchnotes but they're stuck. We're going to dig into a special video series by Sylvia Duckworth called “Sketchnote Fever” and how it can help. Students often struggle at first with sketchnotes, because they feel ill-equipped to add icons and doodles to their notes if they aren't natural artists. Someone probably told them when they were 6 that they were bad at art, and they've integrated that into their identity by high school. HOWEVER. Sylvia has a wonderful series of short videos teaching by demonstration how to draw simple icons to help illustrate ideas. If you take a few minutes before a time when students will be taking notes and play one of her super short videos, like “School icons,” “Subject icons,” “frames,” or “banners,” students will have a chance to practice these easy icons and build confidence in how to integrate them.  Ask your students to keep a special place in their notes where they always draw their icons from the videos, so they slowly build a visual library they can refer to - then REMIND them to refer to it!  Little by little, students will become more proficient at creating meaningful sketches to complement their text notes. Which means that they will become better at making their notes memorable through the critical thinking and dual coding that happens when translate what they hear into words and imagery that work together to make meaning.  So this week, I want to highly recommend that you follow THIS LINK  and check out Sylvia Duckworth's amazing “Sketchnote Fever” series. You'll discover 34 super quick videos and printable handouts of the icons featured in every single one. Isn't that amazing? Thank you, Sylvia! Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the ‘gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!   

During this episode, Elle reflects on some of her experiences with intersecting aspects of marginalization, as well as with enjoying privilege. She highlights the AWIS map of intersecting oppressions and privileges (click here), as well as similar diagrams from Sylvia Duckworth (click here). She talks about how she grew from dismissing systemic racism as an adolescent to becoming antiracist as an adult. In addition, she also invites a call to action for those of us who enjoy aspects of privilege in our lives today. Some of the books and ideas mentioned include: The New Jim Crown by Michelle Alexander - https://newjimcrow.com/ Ibram X Kendi's books, "How to be Anti-Racist" and "Stamped" - https://www.ibramxkendi.com/books "Trans Like Me" by CN Lester For this week's show, the question has to do with your commitment to work toward the cause of inclusion and justice. How are you giving yourself to this work today? How would you like to make the world a safer and more beautiful place for all people? What is one way you can commit to the work of justice? Reach out to Elle with your comments and feedback at twatpodcasting@gmail.com

In this episode, Natalie Taylor shares how she slowly built her sketchnoting skills and is now sharing her work through her channels.Sponsored by ConceptsThis episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android.Concepts' vector-based drawing feature gives you the power to adjust your drawings — any time you like. You can nudge the curve of a line, swap out one brush for another, or change stroke thickness and color at any stage of your drawing — saving hours and hours of rework.Vectors provide clean, crisp, high-resolution output for your sketchnotes at any size you need — large or small. Never worry about fuzzy sketchnotes again.Concepts is a powerful, flexible tool that's ideal for sketchnoting.SEARCH “Concepts” in your favorite app store to give it a try.Running OrderIntroWelcomeWho is Natalie?Origin StoryNatalie's current workSponsor: ConceptsTipsToolsWhere to find NatalieOutroLinksAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast.WebsiteInstagramSylvia DuckworthThe Sketchbook Handbook by Mike RohdeDoug Neill's YouTube channelToolsAmazon affiliate links support the Sketchnote Army Podcast. Brush pens - Crawford & BlackSharpie gel pensStaedtler two-end marker pensCrawford and Black SketchbookiPad ProApple pencilProcreateEvernoteNoteshelfTipsInvest and improve in what you love.Recognize what is your strength. Focus on your strength as you try and improve your weaknesses.Share your work.Write down your ideas.Get involved with the community.CreditsProducer: Alec PulianasTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerShownotes and transcripts: Esther OdoroSubscribe to the Sketchnote Army PodcastYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube or your favorite podcast listening source.Support the PodcastTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde's bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!Episode TranscriptMike Rohde: Hey everyone, it's Mike and I'm here with my friend, Natalie Taylor. Natalie, welcome to the show. It's so good to have you.Natalie Taylor: Thanks, Mike. It's so good to meet you, and thank you so much for inviting me on to the show.MR: It's good to have you and I love your accent. We mentioned this before we started recording. Your British accent into the north, which I picked up. It's fun to hear. I don't hear it all the time, so I will enjoy that as we have a discussion. Tell us about who you are and what you do.NT: I am Natalie. I'm from the Northeast, as you've mentioned, in a small seaside town. Full-time, professionally wise. I'm a market manager at a brilliant university here in the Northeast, and I'm an avid sketch noter on the side in my spare time.MR: That's great. We'll definitely dive into the sketchnoting details. That's what this is all about for all the crazy fans of sketchnoting who are willing to listen to a podcast or watch a YouTube video and learn. I think that's what it's all about. I'm really curious, so we know what you're doing now. Obviously, you've got some skills in marketing. How did you end up where you're at?Maybe particularly, from a visual thinking perspective, were there things that happened when you were a little girl that directed you, or maybe in your college years or, school years that guided you to where you are now? What would be those key moments if you were to give me an origin story, I like to call it? Like a superhero origin story for Natalie Taylor.NT: I love that. I love the Avengers origin story. That's what it always makes me think of.MR: Yes.NT: Looking back, it's interesting when I've listened to the podcast, I've listened to so many episodes and I notice a lot of people tend to describe that they've always been very artistic and very into doodling and drawing. For me, I used to think that I wasn't very creative, but looking back, I've always been quite creative, but more in the writing sense. I have always doodled, but I wouldn't sit and draw and do these kind of detailed drawings. It would be very basic, like smiley face, love, heart, and flowers.I would say it's quite a recent thing that I've got into sketchnoting. I say recently it's probably 9 or 10 years that I've been into presenting information in that way. Yeah, it's interesting 'cause I didn't have that artistic background if that makes sense.University, I studied media and communications, which at the time, it got given a bad rap a lot of the time as a degree that isn't sometimes as respected as some degrees. But looking back at that, that was very creative and a lot of the tools that I used in that degree are tools that I still use now. Things like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, even setting up a website, creating a magazine.It was all creative and using graphics in that way. Like you mentioned, my professional background is in marketing and communications, so I've been in that for around 11 years-ish. It's a little long-winded way into how I got into sketchnoting but when I finished university, I wasn't quite sure what to do.It was just based around what jobs I was looking at the time and I thought, oh, PR and marketing obviously sounds quite fun and that's creative. It was creating leaflets and a lot of design work I suppose. That is kind of in the artistic realm. It was for the local fire brigades that was creating a lot of leaflets and newsletters for the local community about fire safety.That's how I got into marketing and having quite a creative role professionally. But it wasn't until my next role, 'cause that was a one-year temporary contract that I learned about sketch noting. I was working at a very, very small startup in the ed tech field.They had this brilliant software, which was the result of academic research all about collaborative learning. It started on this amazing technology. I dunno if you've ever seen the huge tabletops. When they were around, it was around 5,000 pounds, I think one of these tables.MR: I've seen the Microsoft Surface table, the original surface, years and years ago. Something like that.NT: Yeah, exactly. Similar to that. I think it worked on that and the Promethean giant tables. It was for this very specific hardware and then it adapted to be for iPads. But when I say small startup, it was me and the director, they were the directors, but not working full-time and then a computer programmer. I was doing everything marketing and communications and trying to raise the profile of this small startup company.It's part of that getting involved, building up the Twitter following, and finding things that people would find interesting. I don't think I've actually mentioned, but basically, the target audience was teachers and educators. It was when I started going on basically education Twitter that I came across Sylvia Duckworth.MR: Oh, yeah.NT: Who's sketch notes I absolutely love. That was my first experience of sketch notes and I would just look at them and be like, "Wow, these are absolutely brilliant. And they're just conveying the message she wants to converse so well that I thought I'd absolutely love to give this a go." I did find it really, really hard to get to grips with how to actually start.At the time I would just share her sketch notes with our Twitter followers 'cause they would find them really interesting. Then as part of that role, there was also the Bett show in London. This is a very international education technology conference, and we would go along to that. We didn't have our own stand but would be on hardware stalls and demonstrate in how the hardware could be used with our software.MR: Got it.NT: Then there was just snippets of time I had to go and watch some of the keynote speakers so I remember trying to take in—Sylvia had put some advice out on how to do sketch notes, but I had at the time a little iPad mini and I didn't have a stylus. I remember just trying to do sketch notes just with my finger on the iPad Mini which was really hard.MR: Yeah. Frustrating.NT: Yes.MR: I've tried that. I can relate.NT: I bet you, yeah. It's so tricky. Sylvia shared guidance on tools and things. I clicked on the links and it was this stylus that wasn't available in the UK and I just couldn't find an alternative so I tried doing them with my finger. Then I think I just become a little bit disillusioned with it 'cause I just thought mine are never gonna be anything that I could present to anyone or that people would find interesting.As time went on, I just practiced in my own time. Then I went to Japan on holiday, and they're obviously known for stationery and technology so I got a stylist there. I just played around with it on the flight home on Procreate. I'm still, to this day, not sure why I didn't ever think of trying analog and just getting paper and pens. I think maybe I did try, but just with felt tips and biros, and then I just was a bit like, "Oh, these aren't very visually appealing."MR: Just didn't fit, right?NT: Yeah, exactly. Gradually, I just built up and just practiced. With this stylus, I did start doing some—It would take me hours 'cause I would do a lot of tweaks afterwards and start tweaking around. I suggested to my manager, but again, 'cause we were such a small business, I had to have a lot of different hats on, so I couldn't just explore sketch noting, but I said, you know, these are really kind of intriguing teachers. So, occasionally I would start one and then do a lot of it in my own time, but I started doing almost as a marketing technique.Essentially, what the software was, was like card sorting activities. You might have one on a particular moment in history and then students would have to work with them and match them up and group them together. It was all about how it demonstrated their thinking and how they'd come to a conclusion. I would just do things like 17 reasons to create your own card sort or you know, the top 10 things about collaborative learning.I'd develop the confidence to write using the stylus and it looked quite nice, but still the drawing was just not something that I was very competent in. I would sometimes get free icon libraries and just put them in instead of actually drawing them myself.They were really successful actually at getting the message across as to what the software was, and Sylvia's work in sketch note and hers was still something I aspired towards, but I became more confident to share them on our channels.MR: It's interesting that you had, I guess an inspiration, Sylvia, right? Doing this work, so you knew, it's nice when you see that. Even if you feel like I can't quite achieve it, I have a focusing point and I'm gonna go for that. You're trying all these techniques, you're buying an iPad, you're trying to use your finger, you're trying analog and it doesn't fit, and then you find a stylus in Japan. You keep on moving.There was something about you that's pretty dedicated. You were gonna get there somehow. You didn't know how you're gonna get there and you kept on fighting through it even though a lot of people might have given up and it seems like you didn't. Why do you think that was that you didn't give up? That's really fascinating to me.NT: When you've said it like that, I suppose I was quite determined. The main reason is that I just enjoyed it so much. Like I said, I couldn't dedicate much time in the professional day to it, even though there were marketing tools, but I might do the baseline in maybe an hour, and then that weekend I would spend a few hours of my own time doing it purely because I just really enjoyed it.Sylvia's sketch notes, a lot of them were based towards educators, but a lot of them were quite general. Some of them she did were around mental health, which is something else that I'm really passionate about. That mental health sketch notes are probably one of the biggest things I do now since I'm not in that role anymore.The sketch notes that I do have completely changed. That's how I first started learning them. I think the reason why I stuck with it is because I saw how impactful Sylvia's were on me. I remember printing off a couple before and keeping them up. She did one on the iceberg effect, things that you see on the surface versus what's actually going on underneath, and I just found them really inspirational.MR: I'm sort of putting pieces together. On the one hand, you enjoyed it, so I there's one component. I find, like when you have multiple components that you're more likely to stay driven. You had the enjoyment part of it. You had enough success that you thought maybe I could do some portion of it. You talked about you like the writing, but then you would use icons so that is part of it too.But then on top of it, you could see the effectiveness of the sketch notes she did from a marketing perspective. You know what works in marketing, it's obviously impacting you. You're starting to see it probably in other places. Like this is an opportunity and I can see how it could work, but there was still a gap of getting to where you could do them to communicate and that just took time, right?NT: Exactly. Exactly.MR: That's interesting.NT: I think it must have been around two years ago that I came across your book, Sketching Army, and that completely revolutionized the whole thing again.MR: Oh, wow.NT: I just came across this whole community that I didn't know existed. I knew Sylvia had a sketch noting book, but it was specifically for educators. I'd been beavering a way of doing these things in my own time, but without much guidance or training. I think I did find Doug Neill's YouTube channel.MR: He's Great. Yeah, Doug is great.NT: Yeah, absolutely brilliant. I did a lot of his tools. I remember there was simple tips on how to practice so he had, I think I call it the dictionary game. Basically, you get a dictionary, open it to a random page and sketch note a word.MR: That's a good one.NT: Yeah. That really helped just gradually dipping my toes in. It's only been the last couple of years that I've actually shared them on my own channel and done them on things that I'm directly passionate about.MR: Cool. It's been a progression, right? You've been slowly building up your skills and now you're at the point where you are doing your own sketch notes and you're sharing them on your channel, and you've built those skills up through practice.That reminds me to say to people who are new to this, they'll come to me when I do little workshops and say, "How can I do this?" Like, "Well, it's not easy, but it's still fun. You can have success to a certain degree, but to get better at it, you're gonna have to practice. I don't know how to tell you that there's a substitute, there's no magic pill you can take. There's no, can't jump in a time machine. You just have to do it."What I'd identify in your story is this idea of overlapping. I keep coming across this when I can do one thing that overlaps with something else that I like that's more successful. If I can layer in a third thing, the success rate goes up, the more I can integrate several parts of my life or my interests.If you're a gardener, let's say, if you're passionate about gardening, well, planning your garden like as a sketch note might be really fun on multiple levels so you're more likely to do it and really get into it and maybe build a technique that you could then maybe you could actually teach other people how you approach that, right?NT: Yeah.MR: That's pretty cool, and I see that in your story. That's really fun and it's really satisfying for me to hear someone who's dedicated and committed to following the passion and multiple passions to arrive where you are, which is really cool.NT: Thank you. I do absolutely love sketch noting. I think that's the main thing is that I just really enjoy it and I would see some sketch notes and think—when I discovered the community on Instagram and looked at your sketch notes and sketch notes in the book, it was a case of, "Wow, these are absolutely fantastic. I might not be there now, but I can keep practicing the exercises in your book and Doug's channel."I've got another book that's just purely doodling different objects. When I had to self- isolate with COVID over last new year, I think it was, I spent hours just doodling and practicing.MR: Well, that's good. You probably accelerated your skills there. Like taking a bad situation and making it into something worthwhile, right?NT: Yeah.MR: I got COVID, and all I got was better at drawing, or whatever.NT: Yeah. It's a nice positive spin on something not good.MR: Yeah, exactly. You make the best out of what you've got.NT: Yeah.MR: This is really fascinating. I love hearing the origin story, my favorite part of the podcast because I think it's interesting for me to hear it, but I can imagine there's people listening, I don't even know who they are, who feel like, "Oh, you know, I'm a marketing manager, I can't sketch note, but Natalie's a marketing manager and she's sketch notes and that's her story. She really had to work at it, and it took a long time. Well, I could do that."You can relate to people because there's such a variety. We try to find such a variety of people that hopefully it inspires anybody who listens that they can do it. It takes work like anything worthwhile, it's gonna take work. You said you're a writer, like the only way you get better at writing, is to write. There's no substitute, and reading, of course. Reading to get inspired by like, "Wow, look how they turned that phrase or the way they structured that thing. I wanna copy that."NT: Exactly.MR: It's definitely a form of—imitation is really important. Imitating, what other people doing, but then—I think that Natalie or Austin Kleon often talks about this idea that copying is helpful because as much as you try to copy that other person, you're not gonna get an exact copy. Eventually, your personality's gonna come through on it and you're gonna add your own little tweaks and twists and it becomes your own without you really realizing it. There is definitely a benefit to copying people to get better and figure out where you're going. That's very helpful.NT: Yeah. Definitely.MR: For you, Sylvia Duckworth, I guess is probably one of those key figures that you were trying not so much to copy, but to emulate and to follow and produce something on the level of Sylvia that would communicate the way you saw it impacted you, which is really, really fun to hear.NT: Yeah, exactly. I really love her work.MR: I'm really curious about what is some exciting sketchnoting-related project that you're working on. You mentioned mental health sketch notes, is where you're at. Is there one that you're doing now or a series or something maybe that's coming up that you're excited about that you could share with us?NT: Yes. In general, I love doing sketch notes on mental health. I think that came about with if I was having a particular struggle, I would just Google that struggle. It might be overthinking, for example, which is one of my more popular sketch notes, and I'd just put into Google ways to stop overthinking.Rather than just read that article and come away with maybe a point that I was gonna try that week and then forget about, I would start sketch noting that and sketch note podcast and books to actually learn from that. Then the bonus is that then helping other people. I've got a project coming up with a lead in mental health psychology publication that I'm gonna do a collaborative post with, and that's gonna be on four ways on how to be kind to yourself.MR: Oh, wow.NT: It's in the similar realm to the overthinking one that I've done. What's interesting is sometimes, I've noticed my friends who are very supportive and family, they'll come up with ideas and say, "Have you thought about doing this?" One thing that I'm doing at the moment is baby sketch notes.I've got quite a few friends who are having babies at the moment. One of my friends said, "Have you thought about doing a baby sketch note about the day they were born?" I took that idea and thought of different ways to make it a bit more interesting. It's like what song is number one at the time, the horoscope, the Chinese zodiac, and actually, getting those printed and framed for friends and people who'd like them.That's a very recent thing that I've started to do. I've recently done some work with an ADHD podcast who they thought it would be really interesting to sketch note one of their podcast episodes. That's been fascinating as well because I did the sketch note and my style, it is a little bit more wordy than some people's and there can be a lot going on.When she shared it on her channel, there was a lot of really positive feedback of those people saying—I remember one comment that said something like, "I'd absolutely love a whole book like illustrated in this way on ADHD because it's exactly how my brain works."But then there was a few comments that said the complete opposite in that it's just too overwhelming and there's too much to take in, so it's interesting how it works in that way. For some people it resonates and some people it just doesn't work for them in completely opposite extremes.MR: Right. I've got kids that have ADHD, and the two boys that have it, the way they react to it is quite different. They have different experiences. I think within ADHD, you could have someone with ADHD who thinks, "This is amazing, this is the way I think." Then somebody else who's got a slight variation of it would be overwhelming to them. Just people, in general, that can't maybe get into it. I think that's the nature of just humans.NT: Yeah, exactly.MR: If I go to my Amazon page and look at the reviews, there's quite a few good reviews, but there's some bad ones too. I'm a fan of Seth Godin, and he says, "Once you release your book into the world, you just stop looking at the reviews because the book now belongs to the public and you can't really do anything. It belongs to them. Looking at reviews doesn't do you any good." So, I don't.NT: That's really good. Well done on the self-discipline there. 'Cause yeah, I can imagine it's tempted to rake through them and then you've got to try and train your brain to focus on the positive ones, I guess.MR: It was probably harder at the beginning when there was very few 'cause I felt like we had a technical issue with the Kindle version that a lot of people complained about. If you look way back in the—all the one-star reviews are Kindle failures which we had no control over. It just must have been so a technical accident. We eventually sorted it out and got it solved, but in the meantime, there's all these one-star reviews, which you can't really remove.That feeling like you have to answer like what happened over and over again, and there's nothing you can do, but at some point, you just kinda let it go. The book's been around for 10 years, so that's more important than if there's enough good reviews on the book. In some ways, maybe that's the same thing when you do a sketch note, there's just gonna be people that don't relate to it and it doesn't work for them and that's okay.NT: Yeah. That's very true.MR: It's better to focus on the ones who it does resonate with because they will appreciate it and then you can make them the audience that you are thinking about as you're doing your work. Those people will really like it, and if someone else doesn't, there's plenty more on social media to look at. You don't have to look at my thing.NT: Exactly. They're also different on them with sketch noting styles. I find it fascinating and I don't think you necessarily—I mean, I didn't kind of set out with a style in. Especially, probably the last year, I think a particular style, but when I look back at the ones when I started sketch note and maybe seven, eight years ago on my little iPad they're just completely different.I use all wild colors and whereas now they're quite toned back and I'll just use one color, but that's kind of learning as you go. The podcast has been absolutely amazing, hearing about different techniques and tools and tips. That's really, really helped.MR: I just happened to pop up Instagram here and head it up so I could be aware of your stuff. I happen to look at six reasons to visit Maple and Doe, which I assume is a little shop that you like. It's just really straightforward and simple and fun. There's six really simple.I think the thing too that sketchnoting does, just by the nature of how it works, is you typically have everything on one page. You don't have to look through multiple pages. You can just get everything on a page and look through it. I can definitely see, if I scan back through your stuff, as you keep on improving, you keep on trying new things and that's really good to see.It does make sense now that you tell me that your background is in writing and that's a real strong thing for you. Me too, for my book, I wrote the whole manuscript before I drew a single thing. I think in words too. Sometimes I have to remind myself, "Okay, you can draw something, Mike." I can do like lettering and text and still have fun with the layouts and stuff and just little images sprinkled in and that's okay.It's nice that there's that variation. You could be really visual and do lots of drawings and very little text on one side and then on the other side you could be very textual with just drawings as little sprinkles, and anywhere in between there, which it's great that the sketch note community is so varied that everybody can come at it and express it in their way, which is great to see.NT: Exactly. That's really interesting that you said that you've have tended to think more in text form as well, and visuals and illustrations are brilliant. I would never have thought that it come from the other way around, if that makes sense.MR: It surprises people. A lot of times for me to solve a problem, I might write out the problem first. Then it enters into my verbal side, to quote Doug Niell. Then once I understand it verbally, because that's how I was trained as a kid, then I can engage the visual side of me, which I probably did more drawing before I knew how to write and read. Those then kick in and layer on top of it. It's pretty fun.Well, that sounds like a really fun project. I can't wait to see when it comes out. As later on in the show we'll send you to Natalie's social media connection so you can go follow her work and see when those pop up. Let's shift into tools. Now that I see some of your work, I would love to hear, what are your favorite pens? Do you have favorite notebooks? Then, of course, second would be your digital tools, how you use digital tools.NT: I mentioned earlier, I got into sketch noting via the digital side. It was only through the podcast and when I ordered your book that I realized a lot of people start off on analog. I was still doing them digitally even though I knew that, 'cause I couldn't get my head around how—'cause I'd started digitally, I couldn't get my head around how you would know how everything would fit onto one page.I'd start off and then I'd make it a lot smaller and push it to one corner. I was like, "I can't do that on a piece of paper." It was on a whim that I was out trying to find some trainers, I couldn't find any. I went into this shop called The Works that we have in the UK. I think they have it in the U.S., but it's not as much of a big thing in the U.S. I don't think. It's books, stationary. It tends to have things really good discount. I got this little—I know you won't be able to see it if you're just listening, but just like a really small one. Small little sketchbook.MR: That's a square sketchbook with a hard cover and spiral binding, I guess, is the word.NT: Yeah, exactly. It's got slightly thicker than printer paper. I thought I could just start doing some little mini-ones. At the same time, I picked up some brush pens, and I started writing with the brush pens and they were absolutely brilliant. I thought actually I could start doing that.I don't think the sketchbooks got a particular name. The brush pens that I first started using are called Crawford & Black really cheap in The Works here in the UK. Then as I progressed with the paper side, I found this old sketchbook that I'd had—like I said, I've not called myself an artist. I wouldn't sit and drawing a sketchbook, but I kept holding onto this book. I think I was thinking I might use it as a scrapbook. I'd had it for years.That's very similar to the one I've just mentioned, but it's much bigger and it's also square, so it lends itself really well to Instagram post. For the actual pens, just a few months ago, Sharpie gel pens, their 0.7. Yeah. I found they're really good for doing a lot of the actual words on the sketch notes. Then Staedtler, I'm not sure if I'm pronouncing that right.Staedtler brush pens. I got them in lots of different colors. I use the thick side of that to do titles. Then I'll use the Sharpie gel pen to do the actual text and little drawings. I've got a bigger pencil case, but then I've got like a tiny really thin one that keeps maybe three or four pens. I'll try and keep that tiny one and then my little sketchbook in my bag wherever I go. I've got it in my bags.MR: Rough and ready in your go-bag, which is cool.NT: Yeah.MR: That sketchbook is the one you have with you, right?NT: Exactly.MR: That's good. You mentioned the Sharpie gel pens. I've been really impressed with those as well. We have them in the States and tried them in the past and really like the ink that they've manufactured is really smooth and dark. Seems to dry pretty quickly. I've been really impressed with the, I think it's labeled the S-gel here. I don't know if that's the same there, but it's Sharpie gel.NT: Yeah, it is.MR: If you're listening and you haven't tried the Sharpie gel pens, give it a try. They of course make alcohol-based permanent markers of all kinds that you can pick up, but they will bleed through most paper unless it's thick. They do have a alcohol scent to them. That's something you consider. The gel would be scentless. I think if I'm right, the gel pens are also water resistant at least or maybe waterproof, I'm not sure.I think once it goes on the page, if it gets wet, it's not gonna wash away like say a regular felt tip marker that's not permanent. I think both those are permanent markers. That's interesting you mentioned the Staedtler brush pens. It's the two-sided, right? So, there's two ends, right?NT: Exactly. Yeah. I forgot to say that.MR: Those are nice pens. I've seen those around. I've not tried them much. I need to go to the Office supply store and load up on some new things.NT: Yeah. That's the thing with this podcast, you're just like, "Oh, I wanna try that and I wanna try that."MR: Spending your money. Spending your money.NT: Exactly.MR: Talk a little bit about your digital. You said you started with digital. You hinted at Procreate. Is that the tool that you still use? Have you found any other tools and then tell us about this Japanese stylus or have you upgraded to an Apple pencil, or what's your digital status?NT: With digital, I don't think I mentioned earlier, but a huge part of the sketch note journey for me and starting to share sketch notes was getting an iPad Pro 'cause I did find it very difficult with this stylus I had, it was a stylus that has a little plastic circle on the end.MR: Oh, I know. I had this one, yeah. I know which one you're talking about.NT: It wasn't very precise. I found it quite difficult. It was the second main COVID lockdown and had a lot of time on my hands. I was sketch noting more, but they just took quite a while and the surface was quite small in the iPad mini.My manager in my previous role nominated our team for this special award thing. We won that so we each got a 300-pound voucher to use on a variety of—you could just spend it on clothes, holidays, et cetera. I thought, "Oh, this might be my excuse to get an iPad Pro because I'd wanted one for so long.MR: Covered a good part of it, right?NT: Exactly. It was COVID and I wasn't going on holiday, I'd managed to save a little bit of money because obviously, we weren't going anywhere. That was a big part of it, but when I chatted with friends and family about, "Oh, shall I get this iPad Pro?" I made a pact with myself. If I was going to do that, then I would have to share some of the sketch notes. I made a little pack with myself to do that.It was when I started sharing the sketch notes that I think I must've started using #sketchnote and I'd click on that, and I think that's when I came across your work, Sketch Army. Obviously, I came across things like the Visual Jam, Sketch Effect, Sketch Academy, all of these things, and I was like, wow.Yeah, it's called still Procreate. Again, I thought if I'm getting the iPad Pro, I'm gonna get the proper pencil. One thing that I do use, because I don't use an Apple phone, I don't have an iPhone, but I love my iPad. I wanted somewhere of things transferring across easy. I use a combination of Evernote and Noteshelf.You can get Noteshelf only of the iPad, I think, but then Evernote you can sync it so that anything you do on Noteshelf syncs. Ofter, 'cause I use sketch notes and I don't necessarily share, but in kind of planning and productivity and so, I'll sometimes plan my day out in sketch note form. I have done that on my iPad. I want it on my phone so I've got it when I'm going around and I can't really drag the iPad around.MR: Then that syncs over. Now it's on your phone wherever you are or on your desktop I suppose, if you've got Evernote there.NT: Yeah, exactly.MR: That's a smart idea. I think there's lots of these integrations that often to get overlooked that could make the connection between, like, I like this tool but I wanna use it this way. There's likely some kind of connection or there's a way to do it, I suppose. That's pretty cool.NT: Yeah, definitely.MR: It'd be interesting to see, and I haven't explored Evernote for a long time, if Evernote's in improved their drawing tools in that you could technically draw on Evernote on the iPad. I suspect there must be an iPad app of Evernote, but I don't know what kind of drawing capabilities it has. Maybe it doesn't have very good ones and it would be more frustrating. Helpful, right?NT: I can't remember why I didn't just use Evernote as the actual tool 'cause I use Noteshelf and it syncs to Evernote. I think it's 'cause NoteShelf was like a one-off fee of maybe 10 pounds and maybe—MR: Yeah, it has a subscription.NT: Whereas Evernote has a subscription, but you can use the free version to sync.MR: Got it.NT: It does have some nice tools. I'm not sure why I haven't really used it more.MR: I know Noteshelf's really powerful. It's a tool. I think that's what I use to present from when I editing presentations.NT: Oh really?MR: Because I can move the pages around, I can present, and then the way I teach sketch noting, is I like to draw right on the presentation. The cool thing is when I'm done then I can just export that to a PDF and send it to the students and it's all bundled up. It's the thing they saw, it matches the recording if they see the recording, and it's a really convenient tool. I find Noteshelf really great.NT: That's brilliant. Yeah, it's really good.MR: I did not know that it synced with Evernote. I'm not an Evernote user, but that's really good information to know in case I run into it Evernote user, and tools are pretty helpful. I think all those note-taking tools, their tools have gotten a lot better. That's really great.NT: Definitely. When I listen to the podcast and people recommend new tools and Concepts as the sponsor, I always wanna try these things, which sometimes I just don't get the time to sit and explore. I think especially 'cause doing it analog is quite new for me. That's an avenue I'm exploring.I think one of the other reasons I started to explore analog is because Procreate had an update and the pens just became too complicated and it just wasn't working. Now I've found the right brush again on Procreate, so I'm doing a mixture. There's a nice feature where you can favorite the brush thickness, which is really, really useful.MR: I've used that too. Very useful. Now we're getting nerdy, but on the Procreate size control, if you press and hold in a certain location, you can lock it and a little mark will appear there and then you can jump from mark to mark.NT: When I come across that, I thought, this is amazing 'cause I'll have one for the headers and one for the sub-headers or even just the little doodles. It's so much easy 'cause before, I think that's why I was making some things massive, something small and I just lost track of what was meant to be what.MR: Then you're using the same brush and you're just changing the size of it. You just touch the size you want and away you go, which is nice.NT: Exactly.MR: Cool. Well, now we're at the point where we talk about tips. The way I frame it is someone's listening, they're a visual thinker of some level, whatever that might mean to them, and they're excited, they like the community, they like doing sketchnoting, but they feel maybe they're stagnating or they're in a plateau or just need a little inspiration. It's wintertime here in the north so maybe they just need a little inspiration like spring is coming, whatever, but what would be three things you would tell that person to encourage them?NT: I'm not sure if I've got four or not.MR: Or you can do more than three if you wish. That's fine.NT: I certainly thought of lots of tips. The first thing I would say in line with, I'm not saying everyone needs an iPad Pro but just investing in what you love. If you love sketch noting and it is investing and that might be in time or courses. That's really helped me is just dedicating a bit of time and sometimes money to get a really good course and it can really elevate your sketch notes to the next level.It'll just get you back into it again. Often the course is a collaborative so you meet different people as well, which is helpful and learn from others. That's one thing I would say. But then equally, as much as it's invest and improve, I wanted to say recognize what your strengths are.For some people, they might be held back because there's the comparison thing, like what we were discussing earlier and you see some sketch notes that are very visual and these amazing illustrations that I love looking at. I've had to reframe that 'cause I've had sometimes, moments of lack of confidence thinking, "Oh, mine are quite wordy. I'm never gonna be a natural illustrator."I've had to think, "Well, my strength might be more in the sense of listening to a podcast and picking out the key points. That's something that I do in my professional role as a market manager is I might have to take it an academic paper and try and present it in a nice way.That's something that I've had to think is, what are my strengths are. I would say to people focus on your strengths as well as try and improve your weaknesses 'cause everyone's sketch notes are different.MR: That's a great tip. I love that one.NT: Thank you. Another tip is to share your work. I know it's not for everyone, but if you are sometimes stuck in a rut, it can help to share your work and break that barrier. 'Cause I kept my sketch note secret for years, the ones that I did on mental health and things. Some of them that I've shared I did maybe four years ago and just didn't post, but that can really help get you work out there and get feedback. Also, if you're sharing them on social media, it helps to connect you with people.MR: I suppose you could even frame that as maybe sharing, doesn't have to be with the world, but maybe it's a small group. If there's some chat or something where you can share that work. That's considered sharing. If it's two tens of your best friends, you're still announcing to your friends and they can give you feedback.NT: Exactly, and that's actually what I did first. I just started sending them—During COVID, I'd send them in WhatsApp group chats and people are like, "Oh wow. How have you not shared these before?" It's kind of like deeping your toes in it first.MR: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. You go to the friendly audience first because social media cannot always be friendly, right?NT: No, exactly. That's very true.MR: Interesting.NT: Another one is just to write down your ideas. Sometimes I find if you're out and about and you're out in nature or you're away for the weekend, I think you sometimes get inspiration for sketch notes, but if you don't write them down and I'll keep them in—I've got Google Keeps, I'll just keep a little ideas list and just throw them in there. It means that when I am sat at home with my sketchbook or some time and my iPad Pro, I can actually bring that idea to life rather than thinking, "What was that again?" That's been really helpful.MR: Some kind of reference. Some kind of a spark. That's Good.NT: Exactly. I dunno whether I'm onto fifth tip now, I'm not sure.MR: I only count them later.NT: One is just get involved with the community as well. That's a tip that I would recommend. There's been a few that I've been involved with lately, monthly hangouts and your layouts workshop. I think that's just really helpful, and again, it's learning from people. You might get tips that you've not thought of that might take 10 minutes. I think one of your previous guests, I think it was Reverend Geek, said he had a 30-day challenge where he would just sketch out a word for 30 days, but sometimes he'd get those ideas from other people and communities that you're part of.MR: We have that. If you want an easy one, Sketchnote Army has a Slack channel you can join.NT: Oh, really?MR: Yep. Every day there's someone in one of the channels who posts the prompt and you can be challenged to draw it in. They challenge you to draw it in 30 seconds or something, so it builds your thinking skills. We have that channel.Also, probably the other benefit of that channel is any kind of events that happen. Lai Chee Chui, who's one of the members, she's like a hawk. She finds every of cool event and she publishes it in the events announcements channel. You'll find out about workshops or the Visual Jam we'll post in there so you get a sense of like what's coming, which is great.NT: How brilliant. That sounds great. Yeah. I'd love to join that. Thank you.MR: If you go to sketchnotearmy.com/slack, should take you to the page and you can sign up for free. It's all free. We just—NT: Brilliant. I'm just writing that down.MR: We don't save any of the back channel 'cause we're just doing the free one, but it's more spur of the moment, the interaction between people in the community, which is pretty cool. Anybody that's listening, including Natalie are welcomed to sign up and hang out in there, there's a really cool bunch of people in there.Your public sharing could be in the Slack channel with friendly sketch noters who will give you encouragement, which we aim to have our community be an encouraging community. I think that's a good place to start if you wanted to follow that tip that Natalie just gave.NT: Brilliant.MR: I'll be sure to count up the tips and I'll give them numbers to them in the show notes. Of course, we'll have show notes for all the things we've talked about. We're near the end of the podcast. Can you believe it? Like, suddenly this time has just flown by.NT: It has.MR: I would love for you to share what's the best places to go. Are there certain social media where you hang out? Is there a website we can go to to find out all the work that you're up to?NT: The main place that I share my sketch notes is Instagram and that's @natalierobertat. I also use LinkedIn, but that's Natalie R. Taylor. I did set up an actual LinkedIn page, but I just tend to not post on that end. I don't actually post my schedule notes very much on LinkedIn, but I do use it. I set up a Twitter, but again, I've posted it a few times and not really used it a lot. So, I would say Instagram.MR: Okay. Got it. We'll make sure we put a link to that. I'm on your page now and it looks like you've got a campsite bio page with some specific things that you'd like people to check out first. That's nice that you got an extended list of things for people to dig into. That's really good and you can see her work there.Well, Natalie, this has been so much fun. Thank you for joining us on the show and sharing your experience and encouraging people. I think it's, again, another great episode that will encourage somebody out there who we can't even imagine right now who's listening to this episode and being inspired and trying something out, which is what this is all about. Thank you for making time to be here.NT: Thank you so much for having me. I've absolutely loved it and I love the idea that it could help someone, so thank you for saying that.MR: I think so. I think it definitely will help someone. I'm often surprised, I think I do these podcasts and often you don't really hear much back and that's okay, I don't do it for that reason. But occasionally I'll talk to someone and say, I've listened to every one of your episodes. It's happened like four or five times recently. All the effort that you put into it, you think like, "Is anybody listening to this?"I see people downloading it, but you don't hear anything, and then suddenly four or five people say, I listen to every episode. Like, wow, okay, well I guess we're gonna keep doing that. It's really encouraging and it's definitely gonna be encouraging to someone and many people potentially. That's really great to hear.NT: Thank you. I've absolutely loved listening to the podcast when I discovered it and it was lockdown as well, so I'll go for these long walks and I've listening to maybe two, three a day just thinking, I was like, "Wow, there's eight or nine series of this?"MR: You're like a super fan, Natalie.NT: Yeah, I am. They we're kinda packed into a certain time. I think I'm up to date now. There might be a few I've missed.MR: It's quite a back catalog. Well, thank you so much and I think for everyone who's listening, that's another episode of the "Sketch Note Army Podcast." Until the next episode, we'll see you soon.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is less than a week away, and I couldn't let this important day pass without another episode.   It's actually my THIRD episode about Martin Luther King Jr., and I feel like this episode shows our journey as a community and my journey as an anti-racist (both personally and as an educator).   With each episode, the content has gotten more and more radical — just like the journey that Dr. Cornel West takes us on in the incredible book “The Radical King.”   The first episode — Season 3, Episode 10: “The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” — was about nonviolence and loving accountability.   The second episode —  Season 3, Episode 11: “The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” — was about the fact that racism and Dr. King's assassination have more to do with money and power than skin color.   And in this third episode — “Stop Using MLK to Justify Racism” — we are going to dispel 3 myths that people have perpetuated about Dr. King to justify their racism.   Those 3 myths are: Dr. King would have been against riots Dr. King would have been anti-Critical Race Theory Dr. King's dream has already been achieved   I hope by the end of this episode you feel like you have a better understanding of what this incredible man really felt about each of these issues, and I hope you feel inspired to learn more about his teachings yourself.  Bite-sized Black History  Bite-sized Black History is a program that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. We featured 12 different people in Season 1 of the program and will feature 12 all new Black Americans in Season 2. And, if you missed Season 1, both seasons will be available for purchase. Click here to be the first to get the coupon code when Bite-sized Black History is released on Feb 1st! Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode   First Name Basis Podcast Season 3, Episode 10: “The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”   First Name Basis Podcast Season 3, Episode 11: “The One Thing I Wish You Knew About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”   First Name Basis Podcast Season 3, Episode 29: “Critical Race Theory in Schools”   “The Radical King,” by Martin Luther King Jr., edited and introduced by Cornel West   “​​93% of Black Lives Matter Protests Have Been Peaceful, New Report Finds,” by Sanya Mansoor, TIME   “Nonviolence and Social Change,” by Martin Luther King Jr.   “Ron DeSantis Introduced the ‘Stop W.O.K.E. Act'—and Name-Dropped MLK,” by Paul Blest, Vice   Bernice King's response to Ron DeSantis on Twitter   Sylvia Duckworth's CRT definition, which she worked with Dr. Angel Jones and Dr. Kate Slater to create   “After Desegregation — What” by Martin Luther King Jr.   “Where Do We Go From Here?” by Martin Luther King Jr.   Francheska's Instagram account @cheskatanglao   Bernice King's response on Twitter to people claiming her father “didn't offend people”   Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN  

Want to teach your students to apply critical thinking to their notetaking? Sketchnoting creates more engagement and retention, but not every kid comes to it naturally. In this interview with Sylvia Duckworth, find out how to teach all kids how to sketchnote, not just the ones who self-identify as artists.

This week's episode is a response to a tweet from August 6 by Chris Quinn (@ChrisQuinn64). He posted a sketchnote by Sylvia Duckworth depicting a circle cut into 6 sections. Above the graphic: “Embracing the 6Cs of Education (supported by well-being) can help us to build the best growth opportunities for and with our children.” The 6 sections were each labeled with a "C" word: Character, Citizenship, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity. My initial reaction just reading the labels was that the model was outdated because the categories mentioned, like character education and citizenship were outdated. But then I saw Dr. Michael Fullan, scholar and researcher was listed as the source and Sylvia Duckworth another eminent educator who I respect a great deal. I also thought about Chris and his attention to detail before posting anything. So I did what I always do when I question myself. I reflected on what I wrote; I searched for the source of Chris's post via Dr. Fullan. Education Plus Whitepaper (2014) written by Dr. Fullan and Geoff Scott. Link to Chris Quinn's tweet Deep Learning: Engage the World Change the World Dive Into Deep Learning: Engagement New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) Learnlife Learnlife Alliance

How might teachers use their voice and power for social change? Today on the show I speak with social justice artist and sketchnote enthusiast, Sylvia Duckworth. For all the shownotes and references, go to the blog: https://cohort21.com/teachingtomorrow/2021/05/31/sylviaduckworth/

In this episode, I virtually made my way to Toronto, Canada to have a conversation with Sylvia Duckworth. In our conversation, Sylvia shares her personal journey as an educator, the future of ed tech in this virtual learning era, the benefits of sketchnoting as a useful tool for students & teachers in the classroom, and how she has evolved in her engagement in antiracist work during her retirement. To learn more about Sylvia's work, you can visit her website at sylviaduckworth.com or follow her on Instagram and Twitter (@sylviaduckworth). BIO: Sylvia Duckworth is an award-winning teacher and sketchnoting enthusiast from Toronto, Canada. She is a Google Certified Innovator, Trainer and Apple Distinguished Educator and frequent keynote speaker at educational events. She is the author of two books: "Sketchnotes for Educators" and "How to Sketchnote: A Step-by-Step Manual for Teachers and Students". She blogs and shares her teaching resources at sylviaduckworth.com. To see samples of the drawings in "Sketchnotes for Educators", please visit https://sites.google.com/view/sketchnotesforeducators/home. For more information on ""How to Sketchnote: A Step-by-Step Manual for Teachers and Students", please visit https://sylviaduckworth.com/how-to-sketchnote-a-step-by-step-manual/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

Our fifth spotlight is on actor, producer, director, writer, voice over artists, TINA HUANG. She's been onscreen in Rizzoli & Isles, Days of Our Lives, Grey's Anatomy, Shameless, The Office, Criminal Minds, and SO much more! She's been onstage in Revenge Porn, Cult of Love, Brain Problems, and is a founding member of Ammo, the Ammunition Theatre Company in Los Angeles. Tina was also a member of IAMA Theatre Company and Co-Founder of 1 to 1 Productions. 1 to 1's mission is to champion women of color in front of and behind the camera.    LINKS:   Follow Sedina Fiati https://www.instagram.com/bwheelsheels  Follow Farah Merani https://www.instagram.com/fa_me/     Sylvia Duckworth's gender neutral graphic: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGr7GCahEHv/  Follow Sara Levine: https://www.instagram.com/saralevinedoodles/  Follow Mila Jam: https://www.instagram.com/themilajam/    Mila Jam - Pretty One music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU3BcCXicDM    Mommies: An American Parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyR66F_peUc    Tina Huang on RWN: https://reelwomensnetwork.com/tina-huang/    Twitter: @tinahuang @1to1Productions Instagram: @tinahuang381 @1to1productions https://tinahuang.com/ http://www.1to1productions.com/ http://ammunitiontheatre.com/   Reel Women's Network social: Twitter:  @ReelWomensNetw1 Instagram: @reelwomensnetwork

April 2 2021 - Episode 43The Ignite EdTech Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction 2. Question for you - How do you ensure that it is learning first, technology second in your setting? 3. EdTech Tool of the Week - CommonLit4. EdTech Tip of the Week - Google Tips and Tricks5. Interview with Stacey Roshan and Al Kingsley6. Win this weeks prize (merchandise from Al Kingsley and Net Support) by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form (Competition ends 9am SGT on Wednesday 7 April).7. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please emailinfo@igniteedtech.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.com - Make a Difference Podcast (Mark Quinn)Links from PodcastIgnite EdTech Learning Portal (Learning Courses for everyone - Sign up for FREE today to join the biggest and fastest growing EdTech community online!)Stacey Roshan on TwitterStacey's BookStacey's Website Educational Duct Tape PodcastAl Kingsley on TwitterAl's Website and PodcastThe Blended Learning WorkbookSylvia Duckworth - SketchnotingMicrosoft Office LensNet Support

November 13 2020 - Episode 28The EdTech Chat Podcast with @mrkempnz1. Introduction2. Ignite EdTech Team Introduction - Andrew Mowat3. Question for you - What does Technology do for you? What do you use all the time?4. EdTech Tool of the Week - Sketches School5. EdTech Tip of the Week - Note-Taking6. Interview with Sylvia Duckworth7. Win this weeks prize (3 copies of Sylvia Duckworth's Sketch-noting books) by going to bit.ly/edtechwin and completing the short form (Competition ends 9am SGT on Wednesday 18 November).8. Subscribe, Rate and ShareIf you have a question that you want answered on the podcast please emailinfo@igniteedtech.comConnect with Mark Quinn here or via email markquinn9129@gmail.comLinks from PodcastTHE IGNITE EDTECH TEAM OF EXPERTS TO HELP YOU THRIVESidecar on the iPadAndrew Mowat on Ignite EdTechSylvia Duckworth on Twitter and InstagramSylvia Duckworth's WebsiteGoogle Certified Innovator ProgramSketch-noting apps from Silvia (ProCreate, AutoDesk Sketchbook,  Adobe Fresco)Microsoft Education CenterSketchnote FeverConnect with Craig on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date.Find episodes you might have missed here.Thank you for your support. Please share your favourite part of today's episode and tag me on your social media and don't forget to rate our podcast so we can reach more people!

Do you know about sketchnoting? In this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, hosts Danielle and Donnie discuss how they typically take notes and what they know about sketchnoting. Danielle describes sketchnoting, also known as “visual notetaking,” as tracking your thinking and highlighting big ideas in your notes. These can include a mix of words, doodles, and drawings. Then, Danielle and Donnie welcome Sylvia Duckworth, who taught for more than 30 years in Canada, before retiring two years ago and focusing her work on talking to teachers about sketchnoting. Duckworth talks more about what sketchnoting is and the way it can affect learning. Duckworth will also be the keynote speaker at this summer’s Camp Plug and Play 15.0: The Creative Technology Camp for Teachers. Learn more about sketchnoting and resources to learn more and start implementing sketchnoting in your classroom at sylviaduckworth.com. Learn more and register for Camp Plug and Play 15.0 at bit.ly/PlugandPlay15. Learn more about the Arizona K12 Center at azk12.org.

Get a preview of Camp Plug and Play 15.0 with tech-in-education extraordinare Tony Vincent! Hosts Danielle and Mary talk to Tony about how they first got to know his work before hearing Tony outline what to expect at this summer’s annual tech camp. Tony also announces this year’s keynote speaker, Sylvia Duckworth, the “Sketchnoting queen.” Tony, Danielle, and Mary also talk about the place of emojis in school and in life and multiple strategies Tony has developed for bringing fun technology into the classroom. You can follow Tony Vincent on Twitter here and learn more about his multiple projects at the links below: Electrify any Lesson:  LearninginHand.com/electrify Shapegrams.com Learn more and register for Camp Plug and Play 15.0 at azk12.org.

Episode 25 we have the privilege to speak with Sylvia Duckworth the sketchnote extraordinaire! TNT EdTech Podcast and CUE are excited to introduce the Spring CUE Featured Speaker Series showcasing Spring CUE 2020 Conference speakers. To find out more about the featured speakers and register for the Spring CUE 2020 Conference in Palm Springs March 19th - 21st visit the CUE or featured speaker page. Sylvia Duckworth - Sylvia is an award-winning Canadian teacher and sketchnoter with 32+ years classroom experience. She is a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, and author of the books “Sketchnotes for Educators” and “How to Sketchnote: A Step-by-Step Manual for Teachers and Students”. You can find her resources at sylviaduckworth.com and her store at sylviaduckworth.shop. Sylvia will lead two sessions, Intro to Sketchnoting and Sketchnoting Deep-Dive, which will build from scaffolding sketchnoting skills to more advanced aesthetic techniques and tips and tricks for sketchnoting in live-time. Follow Sylvia on Twitter @sylviaduckworth on Instagram @sylviaduckworth and online at https://sylviaduckworth.com/ Shownotes: Adam Juarez @techcoachjuarez, Sketchnote Gallery We are the TNT Edtech Podcast, and we are powered by CUE (@cueinc), www.cue.org! Follow TNT EdTech Podcast on your favorite podcast player of choice, on the web www.tntedtech.com and on Twitter @tntedtech - we thank you for listening!

Access the full post: http://shakeuplearning.com/45 It’s NOT about Google, y’all! It’s about the LEARNING! (Part 2) Ready to move the learning in your classroom from static, one-and-done activities, to more dynamic learning—Dynamic Learning with G Suite? This 4-part podcast series will show you how you can use G Suite tools to support dynamic learning experiences for your students! Let's take a deep-dive into meaningful technology integration supported by our favorite Google tools. In part two, Kasey talks about the power of going BEYOND the tool and how we can use Google tools to do NEW things! BONUS: Get the Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit to help you find the best tool to support Dynamic Learning in your classroom. It's really NOT about Google, it's about the opportunity we have to use these tools to support Dynamic Learning experiences with our students. Shoutout Thank you to Chelsea Hurst for leaving us a question. Do you have a question or idea to share on the podcast? Leave me a message here. Quick Tip of the Week When you click on a link in your browser, hold the CONTROL key down when you click on a link to open that link in a new tab. hold CONTROL + SHIFT when you click on a link to open that link in a new window. All tips will be archived on this page. Dynamic Learning with Google Did you miss part 1? Listen to episode 44 here to make sure you don't miss anything! In part two, we are moving on to our next characteristic in the Dynamic Learning Framework, Beyond the Tool(s). We are going to talk about three classroom strategies to help you go Beyond the Tool, storytelling, research, and data. Then we will look at which Google tools can help support these strategies in the classroom. Get the FREE Dynamic Learning with Google Toolkit Fill out the form here to get access to the toolkit designed to go with this podcast series. In this Google Sheet, you will see how the Dynamic Learning characteristics align with classroom strategies and a list of recommended Google tools to help you do it! Beyond the Tool(s) Think beyond using digital tools to do traditional things, like typing a paper. Use digital tools to do NEW things! Just going paperless or digital isn't enough, use tools to go further, deeper and extend the learning, and consider using tools in alternative ways--beyond their original purpose.  Reach beyond what you think a digital tool can do.  I prefer to think of technology integration like a continuum where we progress from one end to the other. Most teachers begin by using technology at the substitution level, and that’s OKAY! But we also want to find opportunities to make the most out of the opportunities that technology gives us and find ways to use digital tools to do NEW THINGS! For instance, Google Slides is one of the most versatile tools in G Suite. In fact, I like to call it the “Swiss Army Knife of G Suite” because it offers so many ways for students to create and do new things! But when we are talking about using digital tools in the classroom, remember there are two sides to this coin. One, there is the consumption side of digital tools--using tools to find information. Two is the creation side of digital tools--giving students opportunities to create original products. In order to be purposeful in this process, I don’t want to break this down by tool and risk allowing the tools to drive the learning. We will approach it by activity. Keep in mind that even though we are discussing each dynamic learning characteristic separately (the “Beyonds”), they do not have to exist in a silo. You can include as many characteristics as you like as long as it helps your students reach their learning goals. Beyond the Tool with Storytelling We all have stories to tell in the classroom. Whether it’s an original story, perhaps a narrative or expository piece of writing, or telling stories with images and video. We can retell events in our words; we can change perspectives, we can invent and create. Most of all, we need to see our students as storytellers! Stories can be told at just about any grade level or subject area. Kindergartners can create picture books or alphabet books. P.E. students can explain health concepts, exercises, or rules of a sport. History students can retell a historical event. Language arts students can retell a story or novel from a different perspective. Science students can explain the steps in their experiment. Seriously, every classroom has the opportunity to tell stories. Using Google Docs, students can not only use docs to compose their writing, but they can make the experience more dynamic by using the explore tool to research and synthesize information online and from their Google Drive. (See all 5 Ways to Use the Explore Tool.) Students may also be using features native to Google Docs that help them through the writing process--something you won’t find on your piece of paper--like spelling and grammar check, feedback from the teacher and peers with comments and suggested edits, or saving different versions in version history. Or you can take things a step further and incorporate add-ons like Kaizena to leave voice comments. Anything that helps students better engage, create, and collaborate is going BEYOND, and therefore, part of a dynamic learning experience. Stories can also be told more visually using tools like Google Slides. Students can create eBooks, individually or collaboratively. Add some interactive links to create a Choose Your Own Adventure story! With the new addition of audio in Google Slides, students can add background music to set the tone for their stories, or narrate. I have a ton of Google Slides resources and podcast episodes that cover this very topic! How to Create Drag and Drop Activities with Google Slides 25 Things You Didn’t Know Google Slides Could Do The Google Slides Master Class Google Slides Can Do What?!?!- GTT018 12 Google Slides Resources That Will Make Your Day 25 Ways to Use Audio in Google Slides Projects Comic strips are one of my favorite integration strategies, and these are super easy in Google Slides or Drawings. In fact, there’s a fantastic lesson from my book by Sylvia Duckworth, where she shares step-by-step how to do this. Kick things up a notch with Google Photos where you can save photos and videos taken by students, even create quick videos to tell your story. Beyond the Tool with Research I think back to the days when we had to do all of our research in the library with index cards and the good old’ Dewey Decimal System. The reality of research in the twenty-first century looks much different with information at our fingertips; it may seem easier, but completely overwhelming! Google Search is the largest search engine in the world! But are you teaching your students how to use it properly, how to filter out the junk, how to use advanced searches to find the most relevant information? Google Search Education is a great place to find free resources and to help your students become better searchers. Let’s not forget the lesser-known search engines from Google, like Google Scholar. Google Scholar is a searchable database of scholarly literature, including a variety of formats like books, journals, etc. Secondary students can use Google Scholar to find credible resources for their research projects. Google Books offers students a place to access and read books and magazines, cite sources, translate sources, and even set up alerts for specific topics. Google Books is a great companion tool for secondary student research. Of course, Google Docs is an obvious choice for writing a research paper. Still, we can make things more dynamic by taking advantage of the collaboration features, using the EasyBib add-on to create a bibliography, or using voice typing to dictate into the document.  Beyond the Tool with Data We live in a world that is now inundated with data! Data is quickly becoming an important component of every job and business. Giving students the tools to gather and analyze data is a must! Google Forms and Sheets are two apps that I like to think of as a couple! They work hand-in-hand together.  Use Google Forms to collect data, then use Google Sheets to analyze your results.  Yes, even primary teachers can give students experience with data! Data doesn’t have to be complicated. We can break it down into important, bite-size pieces.  Consider giving the little ones a teacher-assisted survey with images where they select their favorite color or food. Then use Google Sheets to create a simple chart and talk to students about what it means. These conversations will set them up for success as they grow. Secondary students should be creating their own forms and analyzing their own data. Google Forms isn’t just a teacher tool! We need students to learn this tool and how it can help them get information. How is this dynamic? Remember, dynamic learning is all about going BEYOND what was previously possible. One of the reasons that data has become so important is because it is so much easier to gather with technology. Data that used to take us years to compile and process is now available in seconds. Don’t forget the importance of analyzing data. Google Sheets it the number one feared Google tool. I promise it’s not scary. Just learning some basics like sorting, filtering, and using formulas to tally or average your numbers is a great start. Podcast Question of the Week How can you go BEYOND the tool and give your students opportunities to do new things with technology? Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook!

Happy New Year / Blwyddyn Newydd Dda to you all! We've gone back on the road, battling through torrential rain to the town of Caerphilly, where we tracked down what can only be described as edu-twitter royalty! Yes, it's the mighty Impact Wales, aka Finola and Jane, who provide tailored support to schools. However, for those of us without a school budget to play with, Impact Wales are probably better known for filling Twitter with wonderful sketchnotes, each of them informed by a solid bed of research, and serving up the findings of that research in a single graphic. We know lots of you are, like us, huge fans of their work, so we thought it was high time to get inside Impact Wales HQ and ask them how they ended up as a team, what they do, and how we can all be a bit more impact-focused in our working lives. And while we were there, we couldn't resist asking Finola and Jane for their responses to our regular slots: wellbeing and something interesting - only letting them off 'something to try' because there was so much of that in the main discussion! To see more from Sylvia Duckworth, who inspired Finola's sketchnoting in the first place, go to sylviaduckworth.com For more from our lovely friends at Impact Wales, you need to go to impact.wales and sign up. Go on, you know you need their sketchnotes in your life! We'll be back in a fortnight, returning to the question of how we effectively coach and mentor student teachers and colleagues in an educational setting. See you then!

TNT EdTech Podcast and CUE are excited to introduce the Spring CUE Featured Speaker Series showcasing Spring CUE 2020 Conference speakers. In this teaser, we introduce Sylvia Duckworth and what she will be presenting on during the Spring CUE Conference. Be sure to check out the full episodes to these featured speakers in the upcoming weeks leading up to this not to miss educational conference in Palm Springs. To find out more about the featured speakers and register for the Spring CUE 2020 Conference in Palm Springs March 19th - 21st visit the CUE or featured speaker page. Sylvia Duckworth - Sylvia is an award-winning Canadian teacher and sketchnoter with 32+ years classroom experience. She is a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, and author of the books “Sketchnotes for Educators” and “How to Sketchnote: A Step-by-Step Manual for Teachers and Students”. You can find her resources at sylviaduckworth.com and her store at sylviaduckworth.shop. Sylvia will lead two sessions, Intro to Sketchnoting and Sketchnoting Deep-Dive, which will build from scaffolding sketchnoting skills to more advanced aesthetic techniques and tips and tricks for sketchnoting in live-time. Follow Sylvia on Twitter @sylviaduckworth on Instagram @sylviaduckworth and online at https://sylviaduckworth.com/ We are the TNT Edtech Podcast, and we are powered by CUE (@cueinc), www.cue.org! Follow TNT EdTech Podcast on your favorite podcast player of choice, on the web www.tntedtech.com and on Twitter @tntedtech - we thank you for listening!

Can you draw with a Chromebook?  Sylvia Duckworth has been involved in education for more than 30 years as a French teacher and technology advocate, and author.  Sylvia is retired from classroom instruction but continues to impact education by sharing her love of sketchnoting with teachers around the world.  Sylvia has published two books on sketchnoting and recently completed her second sketchnoting “world tour” where she shares her passion for visual thinking.  Can you sketchnote on a Chromebook? Let’s ask Sylvia and find out!    ----------------------------- Thanks for tuning into the Chromebook Classroom Podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, I would appreciate your honest rating and review!  You can connect with me, John Sowash on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. I would love to hear your thoughts on the show! 

In this episode I chat with elementary educator and instructional coach, Heather Marrs! Shout outs to: Seesaw, gamification, ios Keynote, Sketchnoting, #OrEdChat, Sylvia Duckworth, Michael Cohen, and Laura Steinbrink!

Today, we are chatting about one of my favorite topics: Digital Differentiation with G Suite! Differentiation is a big buzzword in teaching, but it is often easier said than done. Let’s discover ways to use our favorite Google tools to level the playing field and make differentiation a reality in your classroom. This student-centered teaching strategy helps us reach all learners. G Suite tools help teachers and students communicate and manage multiple assignments with ease. Listen closely for step-by-step instructions, implementation ideas, and some Google tips that will save you time and reap many benefits for you and your students. I hope this episode inspires you to dig deeper into differentiated instruction, and how to use the tools you have available to support all of the learners in your classroom. In This Episode: [00:28] - Kasey welcomes listeners to the show and reveals today’s topic: Digital Differentiation — with G Suite Tools. [01:17] - This week’s shoutout goes to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School in Mandeville, LA. They made it through the Dynamic Learning Workshop just before school let out! Learn more about The Dynamic Learning Workshop here and the online course. [03:07] - Let’s discuss digital differentiation using G Suite and why this is such a hot topic. [04:01] - Kasey refers back to the master of differentiated instruction, Carol Ann Tomlinson, who has authored several books on the topic: Managing a Differentiate Classroom How to Differentiate Instruction The Differentiated Classroom [04:56] - Learn what differentiation is and is not. [06:31] - Dig into the 3 components of digital differentiation from Susan Oxvenad. Essential Questions Flexible Learning Paths Teacher as Facilitator [08:11] - Kasey mentions three key areas that can be differentiated: Content, Product, and Process. [08:47] - Why differentiate digitally? Provide Flexible Learning Paths Develop Future-Ready Skills Provide an Effective Way to Use Digital Tools FOR Learning (not just an end product) [09:31] - Kasey breaks down the different Google Tools that teachers can use to support differentiation, including Google Classroom, Google Forms, and Google Slides. Differentiating Assignments in Google Classroom [10:13] - Google Classroom allows teachers to send assignments to only selected students rather than the whole class. [11:14] - Kasey provides some tips for using Google Classroom in conjunction with differentiated assignments (full blog post). Tips for Naming Differentiated Assignments in Google Classroom Always number and use consistent naming conventions For differentiated assignments, consider a group or individual identifier in the assignment title. (Ex: Group 4, Special Assignment, Extra Credit, EC Sarah Jones, or come up with your own consistent naming convention.) Remember the name of the assignment names Drive files. Tips for Differentiated Assignment Directions in GC Get specific with your directions! The more information that is available in Google Classroom, the fewer excuses students have for not completing the assignment and the fewer interruptions you are likely to have. Attach a rubric if you have one! Resource: How to Package Your Digital Assignments Tips for Group Differentiated Assignments in GC Designate a group leader in the assignment. The group leader is responsible for creating any new files and “turning in.” Consider asking students to submit a reflection at the end of group work to help you get the whole picture of the learning process. Student Choice Assignment Tips Number the assignment and detail the choices in the directions and/or in an attached (view only) document. (Note: This is also great way to use digital learning menus and choice boards.) Attach links to digital tools that may be offered as a choice for completing the assignment. (Example: Using one of the digital tools below, create a digital story retelling, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” in your own words.) Long Term Projects, Modifications, or Enrichment For long-term projects, special projects like Genius Hour, or for students with special modifications, you may consider creating a separate “Class.” (Note: This is really only worth the time if these groups are long-term, or reused.) (For more ideas, listen to episode 5 of The Google Teacher Tribe.) Using G Suite to Create Interactive Choice Boards [15:43] - G Suite is the perfect companion to create digital choice boards. Learn more in Episode 8, and get the FREE eBook! [16:34] - Kasey talks about creating choice boards in G Suite. Choice Board Templates and Resources Novel Study Tic-Tac-Toe Chrome PD Tic-Tac-Toe Tommy’s Spall’s Student Creation Menu Amber Teamann and Melinda Miller’s PD BINGO Interactive Learning Menus Blog Post Laurie Westphal’s books on Learning Menus How to Differentiate Questions in Google Forms [19:18] - We dive into Google Forms and how you can differentiate questions (full blog post) and allow students to review content, go on a Choose Your Own Adventure, or even have the questions get progressively more difficult. [21:16] - Kasey provides an example of how to use Google Forms to create a branching assessment or review. [25:00] - Google Forms can be very complicated. Kasey offers great tips to make your forms successful and effective teaching tools. Google Forms Branching Tips Start small, just a few questions. Map out your branches before you begin. Utilize the page titles and descriptions to help you organize. Test it! Then, test it again! Remember, this type of assessment will not be graded--Assessment FOR Learning! Your spreadsheet will not be pretty! But that’s okay! Kids are smart! You must facilitate this type of assessment.   Other Ways to Use Branching in Google Forms When a student answers correctly, they could be taken to a harder question. When a student answers incorrectly, you could show more specifically where they went wrong with each answer choice (not just review a concept)–like solving a math problem incorrectly. Student choice: Use this feature to allow students to select from a menu of choices to demonstrate their learning, then upload the file to the form to submit. The spreadsheet would allow you to see what they select and should be working on during class. Gamify! What if every correct answer revealed a clue or a puzzle piece? Students could collect and work individually or collaboratively to put together. Put this feature in students’ hands and let them create something for their class, or another class to teach a skill, or play a game. [20:16] - A friend of Kasey’s, Sylvia Duckworth, created a Choose Your Own Adventure form for her French class that allowed students to create their own ending to a story! Differentiate with Google Slides [30:08] - We can’t leave out Google Slides, the Swiss army knife of G Suite! Kasey gives tips on how to use slides to create interactive assignments. Choose Your Own Adventure with Google Slides by Sylvia Duckworth Podcast Question of the Week [33:13] - Kasey shares the podcast questions of the week: “How do you use digital tools to differentiate learning in your classroom? Name one new idea you will try in your classroom.” Post your answer to your favorite social media platform using the hashtag #ShakeUpLearning, or share it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook! [34:35] - Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on iTunes. (Bonus points if you use the word “y’all” in your review!) Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell ASCD Publishing Carol Ann Tomlinson Google Classroom Google Forms The Shake Up Learning Show episode 8: The Teacher’s Guide to Digital Choice Boards (includes resources for G Suite) Sylvia Duckworth - How to Sketchnote

#EduDuctTape S01-E020 #EduDuctTape -- EduDuctTape.com -- @JakeMillerTech -- JakeMiller.net -- JakeMillerTech@gmail.com   Ways to Support the Show or Connect with Jake & other Duct Tapers! Apple Podcast Reviews FlipGrid.com/EduDuctTape #EduDuctTape on social media Telling your friends & colleagues Podcast Stickers - JakeMiller.net/SendMeStickers The JakeMillerTech Newsletter - Sign up! jakemiller.net/newsletter   Jake’s Upcoming Events   KEEP Academy - Streetsboro, OH - 6/10/19 - kent.edu/ehhs/keep LEAD Conference - Strongsville, OH - 6/18/19 - esc-cc.org/protected/EventView.aspx?id=8Y3IBYAUY ISTE Conference - Philadelphia, PA - 6/22 & 6/24/19 - conference.iste.org/2019 Homeschooling Teens Global Summit - homeschooling-summit.com Teach with Tech Conference - online - 7/23/19 - teachwithtechconference.com Springfield Township Schools, New Jersey - 7/25/19 #KYGoDigital Central @ Bellarmine University - Remote Keynote - 7/30 - Registration Form Twinsburg City Schools, OH - 10/9/19 Quincy Conference, Illinois - 10/11/19 - quincyconference.com TCCA Conference - Houston, TX - 10/26/19 - tccaconference.com Ideastream Technology & Learning Conference - Cleveland, OH, Mini-Keynote - ideastream.org/become-a-2019-tech-conference-presenter Jake on Educational Podcasting Today   Book Jake as a Speaker! - JakeMiller.net/Speaking Jake’s SoapBox Moment “If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse.” - Jim Rohn   Eric Curts’ “Poke a Stick at it” Post - controlaltachieve.com/2016/05/poke-stick-at-it.html Today’s Guest: Sylvia Duckworth - Sylvia is an award-winning teacher from Toronto, Canada with more than 30 years experience in the classroom. She is a Google Certified Innovator and Trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator, and author of the books “Sketchnotes for Educators” and “How to Sketchnote: A Step-by-Step Manual for Teachers and Students”. Contact Info: @sylviaduckworth (Twitter and Insta), sylviaduckworth.com, sduckworth100@gmail.com Sandra Chow - @watnunu   2 Truths & 1 Lie   Bounce by Matthew Syed - amazon.com/Bounce-Myth-Talent-Power-Practice-ebook/dp/B003P2WJ18   Question #1: How can a teacher keep students on task during direct instruction? Sketchnoting, Doodling   Recommended apps - bit.ly/SylviaApps iPad ProCreate (paid) - Sylvia’s Favorite, offers voice-recording while screencasting - ProCreate.art Tayasui Sketches School (free) - tayasui.com/sketches - best for younger learners Tayasui Sketches (freemium) - tayasui.com/sketches - offers screen recording, but not voice recording, but you can “hack” that by using the built in screen recorder on newer versionf of iOS touchScreen Chromebook JamBoard - jamboard.google.com - free, easy entry point, but limited art tools AutoDesk SketchBook - SketchBook.com - get from Google Play store, Chromebook would need Android ability, Google Admin would have to turn on your access to the Google Play store Chrome Canvas - canvas.apps.chrome - better art tools that JamBoard, but does not allow zoom in, which is essential Sylvia’s favorite Stylus for use on touchscreen Chromebooks - Stadtler Noris Digital - staedtler.us/en/noris-digital-chromebook What Sylvia looks for in a sketchnoting app - bit.ly/sylviasketchnoteappcriteria KeyNote on iOS - apple.com/keynote Sylvia Duckworth sketchnoting resources - bit.ly/sylviaresources   Sylvia’s Question: How can we encourage doodling and sketchnoting in class? Embrace a “Doodling Culture”   Growing students’ “Sketchnoting Vocabulary” You need to start out with a small repertoire of icons that you can leverage for multiple meetings Carrie Baughcum - @HeckAwesome YouTube Channel - youtube.com/channel/UC9dE2wlRzY0Lu1IdXnzShxg Board for students to share post-its with icons to share @RoyanLee - #ADoodleADay - sites.google.com/view/sketchlee/doodleaday Beth Matusciwitz - @MrsM_NL #Sketch50 resources - sketch50.org Ideas - Read a story or listen to a song & have students doodle   @TechCoachJuarez: Student sketchnotes examples Content from the Duct Taper Community This Week’s Apple Podcast Reviews: T.W.--Baton Rouge   EngagEDucate   Favorite #EduDuctTape Tweets: (each handle is linked to the mentioned tweet)   @MrsTannenb @33heupel @Mo_physics @MarkesLara   Where Duct Tapers are listening tweets from: (each handle is linked to the referenced tweet)   @jaspang @BryonCar @morgankolis @StacyFord77   New #EduDuctTape Tweeps: @amyjhuckaby, @bmiller_FSTS, @BryonCar   #EduDuctTape FlipGrid Response from @AlexisSnider15

Julianna Perkins (@julzperkins) joins Kathryn, Misty, and Nancy for the conversation in this episode. Look behind the scenes with our planning processes, and get a few previews and ideas about we're sharing in our summer PD sessions. Region 10 Events and Services Summer Road Shows Sketchnoting with Sylvia Duckworth at Region 10 25th Annual Region 10 Tech Conference Discovery Education Streaming (service through Region 10) Region 10's Online Learning Center Resources Mentioned in this episode: Blog Posts and Books Enable Your Brain to Remember Almost Anything (2+2+2) The New Pillars of Modern Teaching Icon boards, Matt Miller Podcasts Our series on Cultivating a Culture of Coaching Playlist Our Digital Learning Radio episode about curation Hidden Brain, “Sorting Hat” episode Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast Tools AutoCrat Google Sheet add-on Glide App Toby for Tabs, Chrome Extension eLink Microsoft Translator Google Art Palette  Share the love! If you enjoy the show, please share your favorite @DigLearnRadio episode with a friend, and rate us on iTunes.

These 30mins are worth it! We all know Sylvia for her amazing work around sketchnoting, but did you know she had a twin sister? Loved funk and soul? Played university basketball for a division 1 school in Canada? Didn't think so.. On this episode we cover it all! Sylvia gives us the low down on her childhood growing up in Ontario.

Let’s talk about lesson planning. I know, I know, this isn’t the most exciting thing to talk about… but it’s so important! Since is the last episode in my five-part series, I want you to be able to take everything you’ve learned so far and implement it in your classroom. And, to do that, you need to plan lessons! (By the way, if you haven’t heard the first four parts of the series yet, go check those out before you listen to this episode.) Before we dive into planning, though, I want to share a story with you. One of the most impactful professional learning experiences that I have ever experienced took place at the Central Texas Writing Project Summer Institute. One of the requirements was to deliver a model lesson to the group. There’s nothing more powerful than being in the seat of the student, and finding the gaps that may be missing in your lesson from their perspective. I learned so much about myself as a teacher, as well as some powerful strategies. Now, onto planning lessons! The outer, purple circle on the dynamic learning ring is the lesson planning cycle. It goes from purposeful planning through focused on learning outcomes, fearless implementation, facilitated with finesses, honest reflection, and share with the world. To illustrate these points, I’ll use model lesson plans from some amazing teachers to show how you can apply everything you’ve been learning in a real classroom setting! Tune into this final part of the five-episode opening series of this podcast to learn more about all these topics! I’ll also dig into best practices for writing lesson plans, the art of knowing how to switch gears, and other aspects of bringing dynamic learning into your fantastic new lesson plans!   In This Episode: [00:28] - Let’s get started and plan lessons that will include everything you’ve learned to make your classroom more dynamic! [02:06] - Today’s shoutout goes to all the teachers from Franklin Park, Illinois, who participated in my Dynamic Learning Workshop a few weeks ago, even though it was on a Saturday. [03:29] - Kasey digs in to how to create meaningful dynamic learning experiences for students. [06:26] - We learn that today’s content is also available in Kasey’s book, Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic. [06:45] - Kasey revisits the idea of dynamic learning, and talks about some of the struggles of lesson planning. [09:26] - We hear a reminder of exactly what dynamic learning is. [12:35] - The first model lesson plan that Kasey will talk about today is from Christine Pinto, who uses Chromebooks every day with kindergarteners! [15:26] - Christine’s lesson definitely goes beyond the tool, Kasey points out. [15:41] - The next lesson comes from Sylvia Duckworth, who you may recognize from her fabulous sketchnotes for educators! [18:27] - Kasey explores what she calls the “mind-blowing unit” from Sean Fahey, Karly Moura, Michele Waggoner, Heather Marshall, Becky Ogbouma. This one hits all of the beyonds and all four C’s! [20:53] - Next up is #GoalTime from Matt Hawkins, which is a twist on Genius Hour. [22:31] - Today’s last model lesson comes from Carrie Baughcum, a special education teacher from Chicago, Illinois. [24:50] - Are the gears turning yet? Kasey hopes that these lesson plans have provided some inspiration for your own dynamic learning experience! [25:34] - If you’re not ready to write a full lesson plan yet, you’re in the pre-planning and brainstorming phase. Kasey’s Dynamic Learning Experience Planning Document should help! Kasey walks listeners through the six steps on this document. [30:04] - Once you know what your learning targets are, you can start taking steps toward creating a dynamic learning experience using an included template: either the DLE template (make a copy) or the ONE-PAGE template. [31:32] - Kasey explains the DLE template so that listeners can use it to its fullest. [33:41] - We hear some tips on facilitation and technology. [36:41] - The next two pieces of the implementation section are about differentiation and quality feedback, Kasey explains. [38:57] - We learn about how to figure out an assessment strategy. [41:20] - Kasey recaps this circle on the outer ring of the dynamic learning model, which she has covered through this episode. [42:27] - Kasey reminds listeners that this five-part series comes with an Epic Freebie Download! [43:35] - Here’s this episode’s question: what lesson plan would you like to revamp and plan as a dynamic learning experience? Kasey invites you to share the answer in the Shake Up Learning community, or on your favorite social platform using the #shakeuplearning hashtag. [44:15] - We learn about this week’s challenge: download the freebie bundle and share this episode with another teacher. Also come join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! [45:04] - This episode, Kasey’s resource is The Teacher’s Guide to Podcasts by Chris Nesi.   Links and Resources: The Shake Up Learning Show The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook Join the Shake Up Learning Book Study! Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic by Kasey Bell Google Teacher Tribe Podcast The Dynamic Learning Workshop Online Course The Central Texas Writing Project Summer Institute Steven Covey Model it Up with Google Sheets by Christine Pinto Christine Pinto on Twitter Google Apps for Littles by Christine Pinto and Alice Keeler Creating Collaborative Comics with Google Slides/Drawings and Bitmoji Chrome Extension by Sylvia Duckworth Wild Learning with Roz by Sean Fahey, Karly Moura, Michele Waggoner, Heather Marshall, Becky Ogbouma #GoalTime by Matt Hawkins Genius Hour Project Wonder by Carrie Baughcum Backward Design Dynamic Learning Experience Planning Document DLE template (or make a copy) ONE-PAGE template The Teacher’s Guide to Podcasts by Chris Nesi

Persistence is defined as the ability to stick with something. In the educational world it is often used interchangeably with the phrases: Sticktoitiveness, grit or perseverance. In this episode, we will discuss how to develop persistence in programming for all learners. Whether your students already have an innate ability to stick with coding or if you are hoping to instill the “desire” in your students, Sean and Kelly will examine ways that they develop persistence in programming in their classrooms. Note: In this episode, Kelly mixed up Sylvia Duckworth, the creator of Sketchnotes, with Angela Duckworth, the author of Grit. We've linked both of their books below for you, since they're both great reads.

Welcome to episode 114 of the EdTech Situation Room from November 14, 2018, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week Jason Neiffer (@techsavvyteach) and Wesley Fryer (@wfryer) discussed the past week's technology news through an educational lens. Topics for the show included college students at UC Berkeley developing browser extensions to identify political bot accounts on social media, prospects for liberal democracy portrayed in PBS Frontline's recent series "The Facebook Dilemma," and issues of both trust and due process involving Facebook, content takedowns and smart assistants like Alexa and Google Home. Microsoft's problems with recent Windows10 updates and its new crowdsourced feedback process for updates, and new research on the value of doodling for learning and retention were also discussed with a shout out to Sylvia Duckworth's (@sylviaduckworth) new book on sketchnoting. The "Shift Happens" video series 10 years later, problems with drone videos and wildlife harassment, Google's pleas to content creators to help oppose new copyright legislation in Europe, and a Mozilla report identifying the "creepiest" tech gifts this holiday season from a privacy / surveillance standpoint rounded out the show. Geeks of the week included FFWorks / FFMpeg for video encoding, Thankful Bot from the Noun Project, a funny U.S. election meme on Twitter, and the virtual keyboard project CopyChar. Please follow us on Twitter @edtechSR for updates, and join us LIVE on Wednesday nights if you can (normally) at 10 pm Eastern / 9 pm Central / 8 pm Mountain / 7 pm Pacific or 3 am UTC.

Sylvia Duckworth is an author, sketchnoter, AIM French teacher recently retired, Tech Coach, Google Certified Innovator, and Apple Distinguished Educator. She has more than 30 years of teaching experience in the public and independent school systems in Toronto, Canada.   I’ve known Sylvia virtually for many years through social media and been fortunate to have ...

Scheduling podcast connections can be challenging. Educators are busy. I first connected with Sylvia back in March to see if she had some time for a convo. She agreed to chat, soon. Between then and now she has been incredibly busy with projects, and conferences, a book release, and a bit of travel. But, patience paid off and  a lesson that I have learned vivdly with this episode is that great stories are worth waiting for. You can find Sylvia on Twitter @sylviaduckworth and her blog sylviaduckworth.com Chasing Squirrels is on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/chasing-squirrels/id1191208370?mt=2 You can find me on Twitter @chrisjcluff and on Wordpress at https://chrisjcluff.com/ If you would like to chat on the podcast, let me know. Song in episode: Пееща телеграма is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Artist:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Captive_Portal/ This song has not been remixed or changed in any way.

Scheduling podcast connections can be challenging. Educators are busy. I first connected with Sylvia back in March to see if she had some time for a convo. She agreed to chat, soon. Between then and now she has been incredibly busy with projects, and conferences, a book release, and a bit of travel. But, patience paid off and  a lesson that I have learned vivdly with this episode is that great stories are worth waiting for. You can find Sylvia on Twitter @sylviaduckworth and her blog sylviaduckworth.com Chasing Squirrels is on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/chasing-squirrels/id1191208370?mt=2 You can find me on Twitter @chrisjcluff and on Wordpress at https://chrisjcluff.com/ If you would like to chat on the podcast, let me know. Song in episode: Пееща телеграма is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Artist:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Captive_Portal/ This song has not been remixed or changed in any way.

Sylvia Duckworth (@sylviaduckworth) is a leading sketchnote artist in education today. For Motivational Monday, we discuss the six most popular sketchnotes and how they can motivate us to be better teachers. Check the show notes to see these sketchnotes. These notes include: 1) Life (A Poem) 2) 12 Benefits of Creativity 3) The IceBurg Illusion 4) Your Comfort Zone 5) 10 Ways to Flip a Kid and Turn His Day Around 6) 10 Reasons Why Every Teacher Needs a PLN We'll also be giving away one of Sylvia's Sketchnotes for Education in Today's giveaway! 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.

Okay, you have the iPads or shiny new Chromebooks in your classroom. What do you want to do with them?  How are you letting your students use them in their learning?  Apps?  Websites?  Which ones are the cools ones today? Okay, you have the iPads or shiny new Chromebooks in your classroom. What do you want to do with them?  How are you letting your students use them in their learning?  Apps?  Websites?  Which ones are the cools ones today? Okay, you have the iPads or shiny new Chromebooks in your classroom. What do you want to do with them?  How are you letting your students use them in their learning?  Apps?  Websites?  Which ones are the cools ones today? Okay, you have the iPads or shiny new Chromebooks in your classroom. What do you want to do with them?  How are you letting your students use them in their learning?  Apps?  Websites?  Which ones are the cools ones today? Sharon and I share our thoughts on what it means to use technology in the classroom in a meaningful way.  Hint:  It is about the learning! Join us as we figure all this out and more! Transcript [Welcome to the Teaching Bites Podcast. Here are your hosts, Fred and Sharon Jaravata.] Fred Jaravata: Ba-ba-da-bomp-bomp. Sharon Jaravata: Bomp-bomp. Fred Jaravata: Hi everyone. I’m Fred Jaravata. Sharon Jaravata: And I’m Sharon Jaravata. Fred Jaravata: Welcome to the Teaching Bites Show where we connect you … Sharon Jaravata: With people and ideas to take your teaching to the next level. Fred Jaravata: Yes. Sharon Jaravata: Hi everyone! Fred Jaravata: We are recording live from San Francisco on this Labor Day weekend and we really hope you guys are enjoying or have enjoyed when you listen to this your Labor Day weekend, right? I know everyone has started school. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: And we’re back to the grind. We’re back to the grind and just know, take care of yourself and take some breaks here and there. OK? Sharon Jaravata: Take a day off. Fred Jaravata: If you can. Sharon Jaravata: Not because you’re sick. Fred Jaravata: But also after work, go for a run. Do the yoga class. Get a massage, a chair massage. I think I mentioned this before. Get a chair massage at the mall. Sharon Jaravata: Those are cool. Leave your clothes on. It’s 15 minutes. Done. Fred Jaravata: Yes. Leave your clothes on, please. Well, for me, yeah. OK. So on this episode, we’re going to talk about – real quick about how to use technology in the classroom. Now we know that a lot of schools have started or probably in year one, year two, maybe in year three and four, that they have laptops, iPads, Chromebooks in their classroom available now. Sharon Jaravata: So I actually want to stop right there. So when you say technology, do you mean those kinds of electric devices … Fred Jaravata: Now, let me stop right there. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: I’m going to clarify that. So let me continue with that. People think that the Chromebooks, iPads – there’s this misconception. Well, I guess the media – everyone talks about technology and rightfully so. When we talk about technology, it’s basically the newest things, right? We think of a technology company, Facebook, Google. The shiny objects, right? We don’t think of Ford is a technology company. We don’t think McDonald’s a technology company. Though they use technology, right? Now technology could also include – let me clarify this – cardboard, a knife, spoons, forks. Those are all technology. Those are old technology. Sharon Jaravata: Pencils. Fred Jaravata: They still work. Exactly. They still work, right? And they still enhance us, right? They enhance humans. They make us do things better. We eat better with a fork and knife, spoons and utensils, right? We cook better with slow cookers and all that. All right? So technology and education almost always means the shiny tablet, the Chromebook and so on. Sharon Jaravata: OK. Fred Jaravata: OK? Sharon Jaravata: OK, good. Fred Jaravata: But how to use it – so I’ve been teaching technology and computers since 2004, right? And I’m an innovation teacher and I’m glad – I’m really glad I don’t have the word “technology” in my title at work and I’m the K8 Educational Innovation Coordinator. Sharon Jaravata: What does that mean? Fred Jaravata: I work with both faculties. There’s a boys’ school. There’s a girls’ school, elementary schools. Girls’ high school group, boys’ high school. I primarily work for K8 and I work with the faculty for boys’ school and faculty with the girls’ school. It’s about let’s say – I don’t know, 60, maybe 70, 75 teachers I work with. Not all the time. It’s all staggered out. I work more with teachers more – more teachers I work with than others. I also work with the students, right? So I teach the students iPad boot camps. I teach them how to use the iPad, how to use – how to get in their email, Google Apps for Education. They also train the teachers in using all that as well. I also nudged the teachers, a friendly nudge to have them start innovating, meaning do something new and different or something new and – yeah, a little different. Sharon Jaravata: Doing something old in a new way. Fred Jaravata: In a new way, instead of doing a word processing – typing up a word processing document, have the students create a podcast. Sharon Jaravata: So that leads into your SAMR model. Fred Jaravata: Right. So going back to the how to use technology in the classroom, I’m going to say in parenthesis [0:04:46] [Indiscernible] in a meaningful way. Sharon Jaravata: Yes. Fred Jaravata: OK. So the thing is in SAMR, I think some of the people may have heard this already. We mentioned it a few episodes ago. The S-A-M-R model and I forget the gentleman who created that – this model. But it’s widely referenced when creating a – or using technology in the classroom. OK? And the other models too. We have the Bloom’s Taxonomy. That’s also referred to and also the 4Cs, the 21st century skills. All right? But going back to the SAMR model, the S stands for substitution. A is augmentation. M is for modification and R is for redefinition. All right? So what does that mean? There is a great info graphic of the SAMR model and they use coffee cups, right? Coffee, right? Say you go to Starbucks or Peet’s or whatever, Blue Bottle. If you have that, great, or Philz Coffee. So S, it’s substituting things, right? So it’s the technology. It acts as a direct tool or a substitute, but no change, no real change. It’s like the cup of coffee. There’s no real change. But when you start augmenting it, OK? The A part, when you augment your coffee, you start adding more function to it or a different – an improvement to it. So instead of just coffee, now you add like steamed milk. It becomes a latte with foam and so what – it’s essentially still coffee but you’re adding – instead of cold milk, you’re adding steaming, frothy milk, right? So you’re changing it. You can see there’s a different texture to it. There’s a different taste to it than regular coffee. Sharon Jaravata: Right. Fred Jaravata: I will talk about the assignments, how that can – how does it look like? Sharon Jaravata: So would you say this is like a continuum maybe? Fred Jaravata: Yes, you can start off with the S and then move on, right? We all start simple and I will talk about that later. But the modification, the M part, it’s where you are starting to allow for more redesign. So instead of a cup of coffee or a latte, now you’re going to start adding like a caramel macchiato. You see how it has transformed? Sharon Jaravata: Because I think – so I used to actually work at a coffee station back in college. Fred Jaravata: Yes. Sharon Jaravata: And I had to make all these drinks and I don’t even drink coffee myself. But I remember – I think a macchiato is where you combine espresso and coffee. I forgot. Fred Jaravata: See? You’re enhancing it now, right? Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. From what I remember, it’s not just straight coffee. We just put it in a machine. Fred Jaravata: Right. You’re doing something more to it, right? It has become different. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: And then the R, now you are the technology – in terms of technology of the classroom. You’re creating something pretty new, right? Something completely different. So in this example, coffee, like Starbucks pumpkin spice. Sharon Jaravata: Oh, fall. Fred Jaravata: Right. Sharon Jaravata: The fall drinks. Fred Jaravata: Fall is coming. So it’s different now. It has a different taste, a different texture. It’s also for the time, the fall you were saying. So you’re definitely making that different. You’re transforming it little by little. Another way to think about it is – another info graphic by I think Sylvia Duckworth. She made the same info graphic. Sylvia Duckworth, she’s a very popular graphic facilitator. She draws amazing pictures of people’s talks, like TED Talks and so on. She made this little essay on our … Sharon Jaravata: You might have seen her on your Facebook feed or stuff. Fred Jaravata: Yeah, she’s all over the place. Sharon Jaravata: So let me interrupt you. Actually I looked up macchiato just because I wanted to make sure that our audience knows. It is sometimes called an espresso macchiato. It’s an espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed. So I was kind of right. Espresso, coffee, a little bit of milk. Fred Jaravata: Now you want me to drink some coffee. Sharon Jaravata: OK. Fred Jaravata: Anyway, moving on. OK. So think about – you’re at the beach, right? The SAMR model, how to use technology. How do you integrate technology? We’re using the SAMR model. Say if you’re at the beach. You’re looking out. That’s like – you’re looking into the water. That’s using no tech. Now if you take the boat or the canoe, and you’re rolling across the water, that is using a little tech, right? But now the SAMR model encourages to go deeper. The next step besides – after the boat, you snorkel. You’re going deeper now. Sharon Jaravata: But you’re still close to the water. You’re just under more. Fred Jaravata: And then the next one is modification, going much deeper. So it’s like scuba diving, right? But it’s deep now. Then the last one is redefinition, the R part. It’s taking a submarine going way deep. You’re exploring more. So basically exploring, right? Sharon Jaravata: I like that picture. Fred Jaravata: Yeah, it is a very cool info graph in a way. It defines it really well. So real quick, I don’t have the thing right here in front of me to refer to. So it’s like taking – so S, substitute. It’s just basically – you’re taking the person’s notes or a paragraph that they wrote by hand and you’re just putting it on Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Sharon Jaravata: Or typing it, yeah. Fred Jaravata: You’re just typing it out. That’s it. Nothing special. It’s digitized now. Cool, right? But that’s all right. Now, the augmenting part, now you take that same document, the digitized document now, and you’re transforming it into a PDF. You’re emailing it to people. So now you’re sharing it what way. Sharon Jaravata: So the reach is bigger. It’s not just your classroom. Fred Jaravata: Yes. And then now, you are – the next part is M. After that, you can take a Google doc, typing it out. But now you’re sharing it with others that way. You’re sharing it. Sharon Jaravata: Is that kind of what you just said with augment though? Fred Jaravata: Yeah. But the other one is email. Sharon Jaravata: Oh. Fred Jaravata: Right? So it’s living in your computer. The original document is living in – you email the document out. The M part is where you have a Google doc and you’re sharing it and it’s live. As you make changes, it changes automatically for other people. Sharon Jaravata: OK. And then they can interact … Fred Jaravata: Not yet. That’s going to be the R. Sharon Jaravata: Oh. Fred Jaravata: That’s the redefinition part. Sharon Jaravata: OK. Fred Jaravata: So you’re sharing with other people but you’re not sending this in a PDF. You’re sending a link and as you type – this is the M part – people can see the live things happening. They’re not interacting, not yet. So they can watch it. Sharon Jaravata: So that’s one way. Fred Jaravata: One way still. Maybe there are some differences and you could probably – some experts in SAMR may argue against that and please let me know. The R part now is when you get a bunch of students working on the same document. Sharon Jaravata: In real time. Fred Jaravata: And then – I guess that includes the teacher going in and giving comments on how to improve it. Sharon Jaravata: OK. Fred Jaravata: Does that make sense? I know I went fast and probably I’m tweaking the SAMR model a little bit. But that’s what I remember. But I hope that makes sense. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. So if I’m a new teacher, right? Do I start with S and then gradually go to R or just try to jump to the R? Fred Jaravata: You gradually – I think as a new teacher, gradually move to the R, right? So you start with S. Yeah, type it out. That’s fine. And then you move into like a – you send it as a PDF. But I think a lot of people have done that a lot already. Sharon Jaravata: I guess it would depend on what you’re doing too, what kind of project or assignment, right? Fred Jaravata: Right. But the SAMR model is great. But I always refer to the 4Cs, 21st century skills. The 4Cs are important because they encourage you – those offer guidelines to add. The Cs are collaborate, communicate, be creative and collaborate. Did I say that right? Sharon Jaravata: Creativity. OK. Fred Jaravata: No, no, critical thinking. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. It was – I forget too. Fred Jaravata: OK. Critical thinking, collaborate, communicate and creativity. Sharon Jaravata: Yes. Fred Jaravata: Those four Cs, they offer me a guide myself in how to reach my students to do that. I want my students to do those things, one of those things, right? Sharon Jaravata: And sometimes that’s correlated with the common core state standards too. Fred Jaravata: Exactly. And it goes to the Bloom’s taxonomy of – you know, on the bottom of the triangle. Remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create. These models, they’re all very similar. There are other info graphics to put into each other and how they do relate. They all relate to each other. But yeah, maybe in a different episode, we will talk about Bloom’s taxonomy and how that can be flipped over. I think we mentioned that before. But we will analyze that a little more on a different episode. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: So there’s a great – another great info graph that has been shared since like 2013 and it’s by a man named – a teacher named Bill Ferriter. You can find him at WilliamFerriter.com. Bill Ferriter https://www.flickr.com/photos/plugusin/9223386478/in/datetaken/ Sharon Jaravata: We will put these in the show notes, right? The info graphics. Fred Jaravata: This is a very good one and it’s also – this is in George Couros who I follow a lot on Twitter and I bought his book. I love his book called The Innovator’s Mindset and he refers to this graphic and after this graphic, he worked with Bill to make a new graphic for leaders. But going back to this first info graphic that Bill made. So it says on the top, “What do you want your kids to do with technology?” OK? And on one side – it’s like a T-square. On one side, you have wrong answers. On the right hand, you have right answers. By George Couros https://www.flickr.com/photos/plugusin/with/9223386478/ So let’s go to the wrong answers first. OK? So what do you want your kids to do with technology? I want my kids – these are running answers. I want my kids to do – to make Prezis. I want my kids to start blogs. I want them to create Wordles. I want them to publish Animoto videos, making video slideshows. I want my students to design flip charts. I want my kids to produce videos. I want to post to Edmodo. I want to use whiteboards. I want them to use – I want them to develop apps, right? Those are the wrong answers of what you want your kids to do with technology. Sharon Jaravata: From what it looks like to me, there’s – for every wrong answer, there’s the right answer that’s correlated across to it. So for example, the wrong answer is make Prezis and the right answer is raise awareness. Fred Jaravata: Exactly. So what is Prezi? Prezi is just a fancy PowerPoint. It’s a fancy keynote, right? You can go zoom it in, zoom out. I get like seasick when I see that stuff. If it’s don’t really bad, you know. But yeah, Prezis or presentation apps or keynotes. I want my kids to do PowerPoint. It’s just basically just raise awareness. Sharon Jaravata: So the wrong answers are if – if you guys haven’t figured out, those are the tools that you use in which to extract these big ideas. Fred Jaravata: So the big ideas, the right answer – let’s go to the right answers, the right way to use technology and the info graph by Bill Ferriter. You want them to raise awareness. You want them to start conversations. You want them to find the answers to their own questions. You want them to join in partnerships. You want your students to change minds, convince others. So a lot of communication is important. Sharon Jaravata: Persuasive writing. Fred Jaravata: Right. You want your students to make a difference. You want them to take action and you want them to be agents of change or drive change in the world. So these are our huge, big ideas, right? These aren’t tools we’re talking about. Technology are the tools to do all these big ideas. Sharon Jaravata: Right. I think the thing is – because a lot of the teachers, they see or hear that oh, look at that school. They’re doing – they’re using all these shiny tools. Then maybe I should be doing that, but not really understanding that – what the purpose of it is, right? Fred Jaravata: Sometimes a lot of my faculty and my colleagues – I love them to death, but sometimes they’re so fixated on the app. Oh, I saw a cool app. I saw this cool app. It can do this, this, this, this. Cool! That’s great. I always support them. But I also tried to make sure – what is the learning goal? What do you want them to do? I’m glad you found a great app. There are always great apps out there. But they still need to support learning. All right? There’s another info graphic that continues this, the George Couros. He talked about this and another info graphic was created for this. The question is, “What do you want leaders to do with technology?” OK? Now, the shares on the left hand side again like a T-square. So good answers. Sharon Jaravata: I think you mean T-chart. Fred Jaravata: A – what did I say? Sharon Jaravata: T-square. Fred Jaravata: OK, T-chart, sorry. What do you want to do – what do you want leaders to do with technology? Some good answers are like I want – you want them to tweet. You want them to use Google apps or Office 365 or whatever. WordPerfect, if you’re still on that. Write a blog post. Sharon Jaravata: It’s still around? Fred Jaravata: Yes it is actually. I guess the legal people, the legal professionals, they use WordPerfect. Sharon Jaravata: OK. Fred Jaravata: You use Learning Management System, the LMS. You want to publish a video, text reminders, blah, blah, blah, develop a website. The better answers are you wanted to build relationships. Technology is for building relationships. That’s the key right there. You want the leaders and your students to build relationships and that’s where technology is very powerful, right? Yeah, you can – I’ve seen teachers use – what is that? Flat Stanley? Remember that? Flat Stanley. Sharon Jaravata: The character. Yeah, from the book. Fred Jaravata: And then they use an envelope or a cardboard or whatever, one of those big interoffice envelopes. Sharon Jaravata: Manila envelopes. Fred Jaravata: And then they send it around the world, send it around the country and they – the whole – they share. Where would it go, right? Where did it go? That’s cool. But now, you can only reach one person at a time. It’s very short or you have pen pals, which is great, right? It still works and I still encourage that. But – so you’re building relationships and there’s something said to be – having handed to – with the real envelope. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: Right. Handed a note, right? Sharon Jaravata: Uh-huh. Fred Jaravata: But you can accomplish pretty much now today that – the building relationships with an email, as long as you write the email in a proper way that’s empathetic and that’s actually personal, right? You can send that email. You could tweak it and personalize emails. You can send to a hundred people at one time, right? You just change the name. Sharon Jaravata: Just click it. Fred Jaravata: You can click it. But I advise you, you had to personalize each one. But you can send it and it goes boom! It goes out all over the world, wherever you want to, right? Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: That’s another way of using technology and how powerful it can be. But here it is. Whatever you do, when using technology in the classroom, make sure it’s meaningful. All right? Make sure it’s simple. Don’t get overwhelmed with it because you can have all these – thousands of apps are available. Sharon Jaravata: Well, start small, right? Fred Jaravata: Right. And my favorite app, people, I’ve said this before, over the past couple of years – years of using – in this podcast, the Camera is my favorite. OK? Because you can slow mo, time lapse. You can reverse it, replay back. You can slow mo backwards. You can share it. You can make movies. You can do tutorials. The Camera is the best one. OK. I have this thing, the three Es. I have these things with 3Es, 4Cs, blah, blah, blah. I always say things like that. Sharon Jaravata: Well, we know teachers. We have all acronyms and short cuts. Fred Jaravata: I like this acronym, the – it’s not an acronym but the 3Es helps you remember. Make sure that the technology you’re using – or anything really. This goes beyond the lesson. Make sure that your lesson or your – the technology is effective first thing and then make sure it is efficient. Don’t go all over the place. Make sure it’s efficient unless you have some kind of design in a way that’s kind of complicated. But overall, keep it efficient and lastly, keep it elegant. What does effective mean? Make sure it works. What does efficient mean? Make sure it’s not too many steps, right? What does elegant mean? It kind of has to be designed well, right? It has to be designed well. So you can flow easily from one task to another. You’re elegantly moving from one app to another app, to another app, to the person where you want to do – or the learning outcome you want to do. So it has to flow well. That’s the elegant part. Sharon Jaravata: So I guess I can also – so maybe it means it just makes the experience for the user or the audience smooth, right? Fred Jaravata: Yeah, a smooth experience. It has come down to it. Yes. For the creator, for the receiver, the person you’re trying to reach. Have an elegant solution to that. Sharon Jaravata: So would you say that’s also a continuum, like in order? You could try to do the first two first, like efficient … Fred Jaravata: Yeah. Sharon Jaravata: And effective first. Fred Jaravata: Yes. Sharon Jaravata: That’s the most important. Fred Jaravata: Keep it. Yeah, make sure it’s effective. It would be clunky though. If it’s effective, it can be clunky. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: All right? Again, that’s how you – make sure you use technology in the classroom in a very – in a meaningful manner. All right, folks. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: I talked a lot today. Sharon Jaravata: Full tips, yeah. Fred Jaravata: All right. Let me check. OK, yeah, I did record this. I’m glad. Sharon Jaravata: Can you imagine if we do it again? Fred Jaravata: That’s my biggest fear. You know, podcast people. I think I’m recording and we’re talking and talking and talking. So many knowledge bombs but they forgot to punch record. Sharon Jaravata: So far I’m not going to worry. It has not happened to us. Fred Jaravata: Not yet. All right, folks. Make sure you subscribe to our show. Thank you for joining our show. Make sure you share our show with other teachers. We’re getting a lot of people every day listening to our show and we’re very, very grateful. We’re here to serve you. If you have any questions, please email me at Fred@teachingbites.com. Sharon Jaravata: And you can email me at Sharon@teachingbites.com and of course find us on our website TeachingBites.com. Fred Jaravata: In all the social media, we’re out there. Sharon Jaravata: Yeah. Fred Jaravata: All right? Sharon Jaravata: OK, everyone. Have a good day! Be super! Fred Jaravata: Bye. Sharon Jaravata: Bye.

In the first episode of EduRoadTrip Season 2, we met with LaVonna Roth in Tampa, FL to discuss Ignite Your SHINE. LaVonna shares her powerful message of SHINE. 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.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentSHINE stands for Self. Heart. Inspire. Navigate. Exceptional. LaVonna shares how teachers and students can Ignite their SHINE in their classrooms. Twitter: @LaVonnaRoth#IgniteYourShinewww.Igniteyourshine.com lavonna@igniteyourshine.com Facebook group: Ignite Your Shinefacebook.com/lavonna.roth.92 Travel AgentOur Travel Agent is Sylvia Duckworth. Sylvia is a French teacher in Toronto, Canada, and is the queen of sketchnoting. She is always willing to share her sketchnoting tips and tricks, and patiently helps beginners to pros refine their skills. Connect with Sylvia on Twitter, @sylviaduckworth. What’s in Our Suitcase?In our suitcase this week is the new Quiz feature in Google Forms, which allows teachers to create graded multiple choice assessments directly within quizzes. Teachers can also add in feedback for both correct and incorrect answer.

We were fortunate to have Sylvia Duckworth add a gem for our Check This Out Minute.  Thank you so much Sylvia!

We were fortunate to have Sylvia Duckworth add a gem for our Check This Out Minute.  Thank you so much Sylvia!

Our guest is widely known for her visual note-taking skills. Tune in and learn how to bring ideas to life with sketchnotes. Follow: @coolcatteacher @angelamaiers @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Sylvia Duckworth teaches French grades 3 to 5 in Toronto, Canada. She took up sketchnoting just over a year ago and now tries to draw whenever she can. @sylviaduckworth