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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at this years ISTE conference. Learn how 6 of educations top EDU Podcasters will be attending and manipulating through hundreds of hours of presentations, networking events, and vendor demonstrations and learn how YOU can connect with those on the conference floor if you are #NOTATISTE.
In this episode, we discuss:
All About IstePlease add conference links and socialsISTE Tag#NotatISTEPlease add #NotAtISTE links and suchTransformative Leadership Summit – online only leadership conference for all educators, not just titled leaders: theme is empowerment. Great Sessions not to MissIGNITE SessionsTop Tech Tools for CoachesTips for Surviving at ISTESocial Events to Look Forward ToEdTech KaraokeCarl Hooker’s Poetry SlamHow to conquer the Vendor FloorRecognize that it is in their best interest to talk to someone who is going to make them money. Don’t waste their time, and don’t waste your time. Dan’s padlet – https://padlet.com/dankreiness/tools4coaches#PassTheScopeEdu and passthescopeedu.com#NotAtISTE#ISTETag18https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18/homeVentra app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ventrachicago.riderapp
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at 10 great ways to prepare your digital classroom for the summer.
In this episode, we discuss:
Google Sites: Duplicate Google Sites and Start FreshGoogle Classroom/Schoology: Archive Old CoursesGoogle Drive: Cleaning Your DriveFind a spot for “Shared With Me” documentsGoogle Drive: Rename files to similar names based on chapter / projectsGoogle Drive: Unstar and Recolor foldersGoogle Forms: Delete All Responses, Unlink, RelinkGoogle Calendar: Hide Old CalendarsGmail: Archive Old EmailOrganize your BookmarksUse Evernote to organize your thoughtsOther: Getting Some Reading Done- What School Could Be– Ted Dintersmith
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we welcome Lyn Hilt on the podcast to discuss Social Media and how it has evovled over the last decade for educators worldwide.
In this episode, we discuss:
How has Social Media evolved over the last 5-7 years?The evolving nature of social learning networksWhy are educators connecting via social? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?How does engagement in a social learning space differ in 2018 than it was ten years ago? What’s changed for the better? For worse?Strategies for engaging meaningfully in social networks – tips & tricks for educatorsAlternatives to open social for engagement with learning networksLyn’s work with Modern Learners & as the facilitator of ChangeLeaders Community – how this community offers a unique, different perspective and opportunities for educators and leaders to engage in ways they cannot in open social
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About our GuestLyn Hilt is an educational leadership and instructional technology consultant who uses her experiences as elementary principal, instructional technology coach, and classroom teacher to provide educators with meaningful professional development to help make innovative and lasting growth for student success. As elementary instructional technology coach, she worked with teachers and students by providing professional development opportunities and resources to staff, writing curricula, designing learning activities, and pushing into classrooms to work with students on technology-infused project work. Prior to her coaching position, Lyn served as elementary principal for five years in the same district, and it was while serving in this leadership role that she discovered the joys and benefits of connected learning and leadership. Lyn is an avid blogger and contributor to social networks such as Twitter and has presented at various local, state, and national conferences on topics ranging from professional development to networked educational leadership. Lyn is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Cloud Certified (G Suite), and Apple Teacher. Lyn provides many Google for Education trainings with the fine team at Kiker Learning.
Lyn is also the community manager for the vibrant and inspiring ChangeLeaders Community, a space dedicated to pushing the boundaries of learning created by the Modern Learners team.
Lyn teaches future educational leaders through her role as an adjunct instructor and online course designer for Cabrini University. She holds
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we pay tribute to the anniversary of the passing of the late great Jim Henson.
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This weeks question is:
Question: Who was your favorite muppet?
Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Muppet_Wikihttps://www.henson.com/our-founders.phphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroll_Spinneyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog http://www.syfy.com/jimhenson039screatureshopchallengehttps://daily.jstor.org/how-jim-henson-changed-early-education-and-brought-puppets-back/
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we discuss how Social Media can be used as a positive thing in the classroom environment.
In this episode, we discuss:
Google I/O ConferenceNew Google Assistant can make phone calls for youNew Gmail FeaturesIs this the end of the world?Social Media in the ClassroomBest Practices for Social MediaAccount Creation
11 Tips for Social Media Success by Sam PattersonOnce a day, share something specific. Take a close up picture of one kid’s work, get their hands in there. Don’t engage the current debateThat new thing everybody is ranting about? Ignore it, it isn’t important. The debate is more energy than it is worth. Follow widely unfollow freelyIf you are a teacher, follow teachers. If you are running a classroom account, follow classroom accounts. Unfollow at the first sign of trouble. Never feel guilty about unfollowing. Don’t show your students the raw feed unless you have a good reason. Expect your kids and parents to read your feed They won’t read all your posts, but they will see every mistake you make. Make the right ones. Lift up someone else’s workShare the work of the teachers and classrooms you follow. This is an easy way to stay active and share positive. Ask questions If you see a project you like, ask a question. People love to answer questions about what they shared. Everybody learns from good questions. Chats aren’t required People can get really excited about Twitter chats, you don’t have to. They can be overwhelming and they are not for everyone. Turn notifications off Seriously, evil corporations are reshaping your brain’s chemistry through notifications. I am not kidding, turn that crap off. Use threads to tie together a group of examples Post a “Title tweet” that has the name of the assignment and then “thread” the rest of the examples as replies. Interact with those who feed your practice. If you find someone’s tweet useful or inspiring, tell them. Don’t just RT it, say “thanks” it matters. Never forget these platforms were built to monetize outrage and disagreement, don’t make money for them.We left 3 important points off of this list. . . . . What are they? Let us know in the comments
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we welcome Steve Fortna, educator and creator of Flippity.net on the program to discuss the recent outcry from educators who recently learned that their favorite edtech tool decided to introduce a paid platform for their application.
In this episode, we discuss:
How can we help our teachers choose the right edtech for their classroomsThe Advantages of Free vs the Cost of PremiumOn the BudgetOn the TeacherOn the StudentOn the App DeveloperShould App Developers create Free or Premium apps?How do developers of Free Apps or services support their projects/companies?What happens when Free turns to Premium?Should the Educational Community bring out the pitchforks?Should the Educational Community bring out their pocketbooks?Should Tech Coaches be shunned for promoting paid applicationsWhat can you do if your favorite app developer puts up a paywall?Do we pay for a product or let it eventually fail?
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About our GuestSteve Fortna is a teacher and technology integration specialist at Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville, MA. Steve has been teaching for 18 years and is the creator of Flippity.net. @stevefortna
About FlippityFlippity.net is a website that allows teachers and students to turn Google Sheets into online tools such as flashcards, random name pickers, progress indicators, Jeopardy-style quiz shows, and more.
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In this episode of the TechEduator Podcast, we discuss several ways for teachers to incorporate video into their lessons and classroom activities.
In this episode, we discuss:
What role should video serve in our classroom?Instructional ToolSelf-Paced Learning DeviceFlipped Classroom ActivityProject Based LearningHow do we setup video based projects?DirectionsCreate a checklistStoryboard activities – Storyboard templateKeep everything focused for the students to make theirRubrics for videos available on RubistarExamplesIs it effective?Apps for creating videoChromeScreencastifyScreencast-o-matic available for download & web version, now in Beta as a Chrome app!WeVideoiOS / MacCameraMovies+TouchcastWireCastWindowsMovie MakerScreencast-o-maticApps for editing videoChromeiOSWindowsWhat are the biggest challenges you face using Video in the classroom?As a Tech Coach … why/how do you encourage the use of video?How to get your teachers to record themselves? /why should ts record themselves?What types of lessons do you start out with?
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we speak with Casey Rimmer about ways we can all protect the sensitive data our students create each and every day.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why is Student Data Privacy so important?Understanding the key playersCOPPAFERPADirectory Information/ Personally Identifiable Information What do we need to know as teachers? As administrators? As Tech Coaches?Canadian resource – The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) – Privacy education for kidsWhat to look for in Terms of Service and or Privacy PoliciesTips and TricksIs Single Sign-on the right way to go?Common Sense Media toolkit https://www.commonsense.org/education/teaching-strategies/protect-your-students-data-and-privacyPrivacy Evaluations https://privacy.commonsense.org/
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About our GuestCasey Rimmer, Innovation and EdTech Coordinator, Union County Public Schools @RimmerEdTech
Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/https://cosn.org/ProtectingPrivacyhttps://studentprivacypledge.org/
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at Computer Science in a slightly different way. Together with authors Sam Patterson and Doug Bergman, we discuss ways for every school district to create a seamless K12 curriculum that infuses aspects of Computer Science in all grade levels.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why should students be learning about Computer Science?Creating a Computer Science Curriculum K12How should we budget for a Computer Science Curriculum?Where can teachers find resources for Computer Science?No longer an elective subjectNeeds to be CORECS is here, not going anywhere, it is not a trend
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About our GuestsDoug Bergman
Doug Bergman is Head of Computer Science at Porter-Gaud independent school in Charleston, SC. He has been the head of the CS department for 17+ years and been in CS education for 23+ years. For several years, he worked in industry as a programmer as well as in I.T. While attending and teaching school in the US, Japan, and France, he has traveled extensively across the globe. He is a product of public education K-16 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, M.A. in Education Administration, and is completing his Online Masters in Computer Science at Georgia Tech. He has taught in public schools, private schools, and professional schools and has worked with students from ages 5 – 99. His largest class was 300 students (I found out it was 300, not 30, in the hallway on the way to class. That was fun.) He has experience developing his own curriculum as well as using existing curriculum developed by others. In addition to being honored with regional, state, national and international recognition, he has presented at conferences worldwide. In 2017, he was selected as a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Currently, he serves on of the board of CSTA.
www.Innovativeteacher.org@dougbergmanusahttps://www.facebook.com/dberg.dbergImagining Computer Science Education K-12Richard Allen
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we bring 3 Instructional Technology Coaches on to discuss their Top 10 Tips for staying productive and efficient in their school districts.
10 Productivity Tips for Instructional Technology CoachesTip 1 – Coach to Teacher CommunicationVoxer – very important for keeping communication open but not filling your inbox.
Tip 2 – Teacher to Coach Communication Utilize an online booking system (YouCanBook.Me, Appoint.ly, Google Calendar Appointment slots) etc for teachers to book times to meet with you. Saves the back and forth time in emails.Use Remind for quick contact.
Tip 3 – Keep Track of Events and DocumentsEvernote: It’s the perfect application to save documents, audio, PDF’s and it’s available on all platforms.
Tip 4 – Digital Communication and OrganizationUtilize Google Docs/Folders to record conversations and coaching sessions for future conversations.
Tip 5 – Provide Resources for Personalized LearningKeep ongoing blog as a one-stop-shop for all your teachers’ needs. Update with things you often come across for them to go back to. Also helps alleviate email you send to staff.
Tip 6 – Create Personalized VideosJing – a great quick screen recording tool for simple how-to videos.
Tip 7 – Create a Data DashboardRecord important events right after they happen. It’s easy to go an entire day and forget to record important events or meetings with teachers. Use a Google Doc, Evernote, Google Keep, or Google Form to keep track of what you have done each day. Use it to create a Data Dashboard of your events. You never know when it might come in handy.
Tip 8 – Create User Groups for Group InstructionFacebook groups – create hubs for people to share resources. It’s not just me that may have the answer.
Tip 9 – Create an Army of Foot SoldiersUtilize your most willing teachers to assist in training/sparking innovation in others. If you build it, they will come.
Tip 10 – When in Need… Wear it!Make an Apron Aprons- You could rock an apron and save hundreds on clothes and instantly have more pockets! Augment your clothing reality with extra padding where you need it and a custom pocket for cookies and other fresh snacks.Find time for micro-learning (Twitter, Flipboard, Tweetdeck, etc.)
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we tackle the tough topic of teacher/student communication and together learn how to use Google Docs to create effective learning environments. Did you know that Google Docs features multiple ways of providing feedback to students in the form of Comments and Suggestions?
Google Docs is not only a fantastic word processing application but one of the best communication tools for any teacher to use in the classroom. Check out our podcast above to learn more.
In this episode, we discuss:
Communication – it’s not just one of the 4 C’s. It’s an essential tool for the classroom.Editing vs Suggesting ModeWhat are they?When to use them?Why to use them?Collaborating with Google Docs… how to let others know of changes to your workTime-saving feedback tricks – CheckMark Chrome ExtensionVoice Feedback w/ Read & Write for GoogleHidden Google Doc tricksGoogle Docs URL Tricks/copy/Edit/template/preview/preview/publish/copy?copyComments=true/export?format=pdfNew “Activity Dashboard” coming to Google Drive starting March 21 to “Rapid Release” districts. What else can Google Docs be used for?How to prepare for the Google Docs portion of the Google Certified testWhat to expect from the Exam interface on the Level 1 / 2 examsFree 5 Lesson Google Certification CourseAttend a Google Certification Academy near you this summer!Teaching in a Chromebook Classroom? Google Docs is your secret weapon.Resource: https://goo.gl/HLT5Nd
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at Google Slides and discover how useful they can be in the classroom beyond the traditional “Slide Deck” and be paired with STEM education topics such as coding and programming.
In this episode, we discuss:
Google Slides … Why do we love you?What are Google Slides good for beyond the traditional slide deck?How do you link slides together?Hidden features of Google Slides you might have missed.Should Google Slides be put in the same category as PowerPoint, Prezi, Haiku Deck and other slide programs?Using Google Slides as a Professional Learning Ice Breaker
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Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.
This weeks question is:
Question: How are you using Google Slides and how can we all encourage our teachers to think outside of the box when it comes to presentation tools such as Slides?
Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
TeacherCast ResourcesLearning the Parts of the Body with Google SlidesNew Google Slides Features for Your ClassroomCreative Ways of using Google Slides with your StudentsUsing Google Slides as a Video EditorMy Paperless Classroom ResourcesLearning how to create Google Slides AnimationsTeaching Forward. Net ResourcesWorking with Images in SlidesGoogle Resources
Tech Tip of the WeekGoogle Slides is an extremely versatile application that can do so much more than just be a boring presentation player. From multi-student projects to graphic organizers, there are unlimited possibilities for your classroom projects.
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at how general education teachers can infuse Coding and Programming lessons into their curriculum and package them neatly to be distributed through Google Classroom.
As educators across the world celebrate Computer Science Education Week, it’s important to remember that STEM education, Coding, and Programming are to be explored more than just during the Hour of Code.
In this episode, you will learn:Three simple projects that you can bring to your classroomAnyone can Learn Arduino and Breadboarding: Using TinkerCAD’s tutorials and virtual breadboarding.Modeling the Digestive System with Scratch and Makey Makey https://twitter.com/MsKellyKnight/status/938094787772801029Kano Street Art – https://hoc.kano.me/coding-challenges/trainingHow do we take the fear out of infusing STEM lessons in the general classroomsHow can you wrap up your STEM lesson and distribute resources to your students through Google Classroom and Google Sites
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Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that h1appen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.
This weeks question is:
Question: In what ways can you use Google Classroom to bring STEM subjects to your students?
Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
https://www.tinkercad.comhttps://scratch.mit.edu/https://scratch.mit.edu/tipshttps://www.code.org/learnhttp://classroom.shellyfryer.com/workshops/scratchjrhttps://makecode.com/https://hoc.kano.me/coding-challenges/traininghttp://sde.ok.gov/sde/instructional-technology-pdhttp://wiki.wesfryer.com/Home/handouts/scratchhttps://makeymakey.com/apps -
In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a break from tech and discuss how educators and parents can address a students social and emotional status.
In this episode, you will learn:How to bring Character Education to the SEL classroom.The fact is- students are more comfortable engaging in and consuming content through a device than in other ways. It’s Gen Z, and it’s up to us to meet them in their world.Should we reinvent the ISS system in our schools?Not much has changed since you were in detention/suspension:)… but it needs to.How to meet students where they are . . . in their worldUsing web and mobile devices to deliver this content meets students in their world and promotes greater interest and comprehension.
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About our GuestsPeter Kraft
Peter Kraft is the president and co-founder of Evolution Labs, an Edtech company in the K-12 and Higher ed space. Peter has worked with more than 500 colleges & universities over the past twenty years, developing web and mobile programming to deliver success and wellness content to students. 3 years ago, Evolution Labs built Suite360 and ISS360, web and mobile programs that deliver character ed and SEL content to K-12 students, as well as content for intervention and restorative justice. The company now engages millions of students, parents and school administrators across the entire K-20 lifecycle.
Joey Azoulai
Joey Azoulai [ah-zoo-LIE] is the content director at Evolution Labs. Joey works with teachers and subject matter experts to develop educational media for children, teens, and young adults. Prior to joining Evolution Labs, Joey worked as a writer and media producer for companies and organizations like Scholastic, Mozilla Foundation and the NYC Department of Ed. Joey is passionate about creating technology and media that support teachers in their work.
About Evolution LabsEvolution Labs is an Edtech company that serves students, parents and school administrators across the entire K-20 lifecycle. The company offers a full suite of programs that help colleges and universities recruit enroll and retain students, promote student-athlete wellness and success, and character ed and SEL content for K12. Evolution Labs works with Higher Ed institutions, Athletic Departments and K-12 schools and districts across the country. For more information, please visit www.evpco.com.
Social Media for Evolution LabsTwitter: @EvolutionlabsED
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at creative things you can do in your Social Studies classroom that bring Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication to your students. These examples can be adapted to students of all grade levels and many of them involve coding and programming skills… something you don’t usually associate with the humanities classrooms.
We would love to learn how you are being creative in your classroom. Please leave a message below in our comments section and share links to your classroom creativity.
In this episode, you will learn …
5 Ways Coding can be used in the Social Studies ClassroomCoding is a great way to let kids use the knowledge they are studying. The platform lets them do amazing stuff and gives them plenty of points for authentic choice. In Sam’s classroom scratch is one of the secret weapons of engagement and differentiation.ScreencastifyScreencastify is a free Chrome extension that allows teachers to record their computer screens using the Chrome Browser. In addition to it being one of the best and simplest screencast applications for Chromebooks, it’s also one of the best ways for a teacher or student to record themselves using the front-facing camera.
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Join the ConversationOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.
This weeks question is:
Question: In what ways can STEM or STEAM activities be used in your Social Studies classrooms?
Please leave your answer in the comments section below and let us know your thoughts.
Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
Interactive Timeline in ScratchCreate your own paperless newspaper in ScratchJeopardyAn over-produced Quiz gameA report of information animation
Tech Tip of the WeekIn this episode we discovered how STEM and the Humanities classrooms can merge to create a seamless learning environment. This week, take a moment to challenge your...
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In this episode, you will learn how Microsoft OneNote can be used to help you organize not only your classroom but just about every part of your daily activities. We are also pleased to announce the second annual OneNote Online Conference happening from November 7-13. Once again, TeacherCast will be sponsoring the conference as well as being a featured presenter. Please take a moment and check out the conference at https://learnonconference.com/
How can OneNote be used to meet your needs?Event PlanningPlan an event (like a conference, party or carnival) with OneNote by having a section to brainstorm by hand, create a table of deliverable items, create daily tasks lists, link to Excel documents with more detail contact lists, create rough drafts of emails, store PDF contracts, save links to share, and take screenshots of research inspiration (photos, website design, flyer design).Make team meetings dynamicWhile teams are meeting, make notes that are meaningful and useful. Add documents, insert links, tag people for “to do” items, and link notes to Outlook meetings.Travel Light with OneNoteKeep all your travel arrangements in OneNote (airline, hotel, rental car), print important emails & flyers with information about where you are going into OneNote, and use Office Lens to insert PDFs of your receipts (if you are lucky enough to be reimbursed). Any presentations you are sharing (PPT, Sway or other) can also be stored on OneNote, just in case! Then use OneNote on your smartphone when you travel to stay super organized and travel lightOrganize your PodcastingMicrosoft OneNote can be used to help organize all of your podcast needs. Simply use its infinite canvas to gather your thoughts on show topics, create show notes, and store your audio/video.
Join us for this year's Conference!The Learn OneNote Conference is an online event happening November 7th through November 13th that will gather more than 25 OneNote experts to share their best tips, tricks, and hacks for OneNote. Both business productivity topics and education topics will be included with speakers sharing their screens to show exactly how and what they accomplish with OneNote. This is a community-driven event organized by Jared DeCamp, sponsored by Teachercast and Flipgrid, and includes incredible speakers such as Tammy Dunbar, Jeffrey Bradbury and many more MIEEs and OneNote MVPs. Last year more than 4,000 people participated and we are expecting an even bigger turnout this year. All the video sessions are free during the event and you can register to get direct links to all the sessions by visiting https://learnonconference.com.
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About our GuestsJared DeCamp
Jared DeCamp is the OneNote fan responsible for organizing the community driven Learn OneNote Conference. His sole focus is...
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at three ways you can prepare your students for this years HOUR of CODE.
Why are Coding and Programming skills important?
Teaching students computer science skills not only can help provide important non-linear thinking skills into a student's vocabulary, but it is becoming more and more essential for students to be able to use logical thinking when planning projects and other daily activities.
After listening to this podcast, we hope you take a moment to think about and try out these three simple activities that can be implemented by teachers of all subjects and age levels. If you do have a chance to try any of these, please stop by soon and leave us a comment below sharing your story.
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In this episode, you will learn:How to use Minecraft EDU as a teaching tool through their Make Code website.Make code is a website supported by Microsoft. It supports several different projects and platforms. In this demo we will explore the Minecraft coding tools on the Make code site.How to animate your name using Scratch.This simple activity developed by the scholars at Scratch is a great introduction for students and teachers. Consider the potential of animating letters to spell keywords from anything you are studying.How to win your school’s Instagram Activity Coding with Robots, put a grid on itLooking for an easy way to get kids excited about computational thinking? Make a giant tape grid on the floor. You are gonna need 4 rolls of masking tape, a yardstick, and some kneepads.
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we welcome Frank and Shannon from the Microsoft Education team on the program and Rob Dixon from Nebraska to discuss how Microsoft Education is being implemented in school districts worldwide to meet the needs of districts, teachers, classrooms, and most importantly … students.
Topics IncludeHow does a school district create a vision for technology integration?Students vs Devices vs CostHow to reach out and work with EdTech companiesChoosing the right device for your studentsFinding Microsoft Education on their Social Networks.
Links of InterestTwitter: @microsofteduWebsite: education.microsoft.comBlog: http://educationblog.microsoft.comWeb: http://microsoft.com/educationYoutube: What’s New in Edu
About our GuestsFrank ChiapponeFrank Chiappone is a Sr. Product Marketing Manager for Microsoft Education, He currently works on the Education Audience Marketing team with specific focus on the School Leader and IT Decision Maker audiences. In this role he is responsible for understanding how institutions make technology purchasing decisions, the opportunities and challenges they face in implementing and driving technology adoption in the classroom and exploring how Microsoft can best deliver innovation to help institutions around the world empower teachers and students to achieve better learning outcomes.
As the Education Platform lead for PacWest and Mountain Desert regions, Shannon is responsible for showcasing the One Microsoft approach in education through the lens of Windows 10, Office 365 Education and Minecraft Education Edition on our partner devices. Through the usage of Microsoft devices and services, Microsoft's mission is to bring innovative solutions to the classroom and empower every educator and student on the planet to achieve more. Shannon can demonstrate concrete software and device scenarios in a classroom, school or district setting that have proven high value to educators. He is adept at applying the right tools to foster immersive and inclusive learning environments where students thrive and are best prepared for higher education and the professional work world. You can learn more about Shannon and his professional work experience here.
Rob DicksonRob Dickson presently serves as the Executive Director of Information Management Systems with Omaha Public Schools, directing the instructional technology program and all technology infrastructure work for the district. In his current role, Dickson has introduced innovative initiatives to increase capacities in professional development; among these initiatives is a partnership with Microsoft that has resulted in 200 Microsoft Innovative Educators as well as Instructional Technology Leadership cohorts led by his team. Dickson’s practical understanding of how technology should support student learning, his willingness to listen to and emphasize with teachers in the classroom and ability to communicate vision to key players in the district has brought success to the districts he has served. Dickson also works to consult numerous Districts with their strategic technology vision and implementation. Noteworthy accomplishments include his previous District ranking among the “Top Ten” Digital Districts in the nation four years...
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This past week, Google Slides released some pretty amazing updates that are certainly going to be helpful for both teachers and tech coaches. On this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at these new features and how they can be used in your classroom.
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How can we use the following new features?Grid ViewGrid view allows users to see all of your slides in a multi-row, multi-column grid. This feature revolves nicely around another new feature where you can now mute slides so they don't appear in your final presentation. Let's face it, when your slides are on the left side of the screen, you only see a handful at a time. With your slides in a grid, you can quickly see more of them to rearrange and edit quicker.
Linking SlidesMany of us teach a class or subject that is also taught by another set of teachers. Or, perhaps a school leader is creating slides for a parent presentation and they want their school building leaders to embed that presentation on to THEIR slide decks. With a new slide-linking feature, users can create a set of slides and copy/paste them into another slide deck. When you hit the paste button, the new deck will give you an option to copy as is, or link the slides. When slides are linked, they act as one single slide. If you adjust one slide, the other deck gets adjusted as well. This is a game changer for anyone doing PD on a topic but uses that same set of slides for multiple presentations.
Timelines, Graphs, ChartsI recently had a horrible experience where a math teacher told me (several times) that Google and Math just do not work well together. This same teacher came up to me recently with a smile on their face and told me that the new ability to add and manipulate charts and graphs on their slides was a total game changer. To add a chart, simply go to the Insert menu and insert one of several beautifully designed templates onto your slide.
Resources and Demos from Free Tech for TeachersFree Tech 4 Teachers: Grids, Timelines, and NotesFree Tech 4 Teachers: How to find free photosFree Tech 4 Teachers: Using Grid View in SlidesFree Tech 4 Teachers: How to create a Timeline in Slides
Please share with us!We would love to know how you are using Google Slides in your classroom. Please leave us a comment below and a link to your favorite slide deck.
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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, Jeff and Sam discuss the differences between iPads, Surface Tablets, and Chromebooks to determine what is it exactly that makes a school district put it's educational philosophy and future into a specific brand of products.
Topics DiscussedHow to choose the best device?Who needs to be in the conversation when choosing a platform or devices?At what point should price determine a technology philosophy?If your school has been working with one company's products, how do you make the switch to another ecosystem of products and applications?Please join us LIVE on Tuesday, October 10 as we welcome our friends from Microsoft Education on to discuss this very topic in greater detail. Thank you for subscribing to TeacherCast.
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