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EdTech Loop Ep. 99 - Hour of Code
December 04, 2019 20:35 - 36 minutes - 68.5 MBThe EdTechLoop Pod is joined by a special guest this week as TCAPS STEM Coordinator, Heidi Skodack, shares her thoughts on the upcoming Hour of Code activities and STEM opportunities for students of all ages. Get involved in the "Hour of Code" December 9-15! Show Transcripts Larry Burden 0:04 Whatever you say is etched in stone. Or at least when I was doing the little research that I did. Heidi Skodack 0:13 Do you agree? Danelle Brostrom 0:14 I do, Larry Burden 0:15 We have to b...
EdTech Loop Ep. 98: The Annual Gift Guide
November 22, 2019 17:06 - 23 minutes - 44.6 MBThere's no need to get into any Black Friday lines this year. EdTech Loop already has you covered with the best gifts for the holiday season! Podcast Transcript Larry Burden 0:03 No, that will not do. Larry Burden 0:11 double check we're recording here. Larry Burden 0:13 I'm very happy somebody prepped for this pod. Stephie Luyt 0:15 I know. Larry Burden 0:16 Not this guy. Danelle Brostrom 0:16 Let's just scrap this one. Stephie Luyt 0:18 Almost 40 is not old. Larry Burden 0:...
EdTech Loop Ep. 97: MiSTEM Heats Up
November 19, 2019 18:55 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBWhy is STEM so important in Michigan right now? Because Michigan businesses need STEM educated workers and currently those workers are not available. Businesses struggle to understand why it appears public education is not producing the workforce they need, while educators are attempting to teach kids collaboration, creative thinking and other 21st Century Skills, while navigating another legislative edict, state standards, and school district goals. Our guest Drea Weiner from MiSTEM is atte...
EdTech Loop Ep. 96: EdTech Inspiration
November 08, 2019 19:38 - 25 minutes - 47 MBIt's early November here in Northern Michigan but it already feels like mid December, possibly February, and we're trying to avoid early onset cabin fever, so we look to Danelle and Stephie to provide some much needed "Ed-Tech Inspiration," to get through the bleak early winter. Show Transcript: Danelle Brostrom 0:00 Obviously it's smarter than I am. Larry Burden 0:08 Where's this come from Danelle Brostrom 0:08 because you have to edit out all the stupid things that we say, Stephie ...
EdTech Loop Ep. 95 - The Rise of eSports
October 30, 2019 20:22 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MBWow! Danelle and I were so thankful to have Ted Kidd and Dylan Chapman join us for this is a jam packed eSports episode of the EdTech Loop Podcast. If you are at all curious about the eSports phenomenon this is a must listen as our guests break down almost any aspect you could think of concern the sport. As the TechNollerGist would say, "Play a game today, it's good for you." Full Show Transcript: Dylan Chapman 0:00 Yeah, I've got you loud and clear here. Danelle Brostrom 0:07 We los...
EdTech Loop Ep. 94 - The Light Side of Data
October 23, 2019 16:05 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBLast week we discussed COPPA and the thousands of data points children create just by living and using our personal devices. Students also create data points at school which we hope to use to support teachers in helping those students achieve at their very best. It comes in many forms. You have SAT data, mandated state reporting data, but you also have a kindergarten student identifying colors, that's data, too. It's everywhere. TechTool of the Week: Copyrighteous Podcast Full Trans...
EdTechLoop Ep. 93 COPPA and Data Privacy
October 17, 2019 15:08 - 23 minutes - 44.4 MB"The primary mission of COPPA is to place parents in control of what info is collected from their children. As a parent, I find this impossible." - Cheri Kiesecker What is COPPA? In 1998 Congress made some value judgments about the potential harm to children due to online activity. That it was important for websites that are targeted towards kids to collect parental consent before they collect, use, or disclose any of the child's information and data. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), mad...
EdTech Loop Ep. 92 - Graphic Novels Are Good
October 09, 2019 14:50 - 19 minutes - 36.9 MB"The comic strip is no longer the comic strip. But in reality and illustrated novel. It is new and raw in form just now, but material for limitless intelligent development. And eventually, and inevitably, it will be a legitimate medium for the best writers and artists. It is already the embryo of a new art form." - Will Eisner Show Transcript: Stephie Luyt 0:01 I'm not fuming. Larry Burden 0:02 She's fuming. Stephie Luyt 0:02 I'm the opposite of fuming. Danelle Brostrom 0:04 Aww,...
TechNollerGist Ep. 12: Practical EdTech
October 04, 2019 18:44 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBLiz Kolb, the originator of the Triple E Framework, visited us over the summer delivering this year's WiredTC keynote. The TechNollerGist gives his own practical take on the "Framework" and how best to apply it to your technology use in the classroom. Show Transcript: Larry Burden 0:00 What is this app with the little things poking out of it? Larry Burden 0:05 Like, uh-oh, uh-oh something has gone amiss. Larry Burden 0:15 All right, here we go. It's Episode 12 of the TechNollerGis...
EdTech Loop Ep. 91: Take Me To Your Leader
October 02, 2019 19:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MBIt's episode 91 of the EdTechLoop podcast and we are joined by the new boss, not quite the same as the old boss, Evan O'Branovic. Danelle and I grilled the poor guy on almost every current issue involving educational technology during this marathon pod. Evan shares some great insights and a "yes we can," mindset to the pod and District. This is a packed show, enjoy! EdTechLoop on Youtube! Transcript: Larry Burden 0:00 good parenting skills. This guy, Danelle Brostrom 0:03 ...
EdTech Loop Ep. 89: Making PD Not Stink
September 27, 2019 17:43 - 17 minutes - 33 MBWe've heeded the wise writing of "Ditch your Textbook's" Matt Miller, and hope to help you make your next PD not stink. We've all been there. You're partially through a session or keynote and are trying to decide if it's worth your time to sit through the rest. This episode will share some tips to make you a better presenter and help keep your colleagues engaged so they won't decide they have better things to do than listen to you. Useful Links: http://ditchthattextbook.com/2019/09/25/2...
BiblioTech Ep. 8: Middle School LMC
September 25, 2019 15:22 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBWe know the elementary school media center is a safe, magical place for many kiddos to explore "Mirrors and Windows." We also know transitioning to Middle School can be pretty overwhelming at the start of the school year. We attempt to draw a Media Center Map for that new Middle School student who just forgot their locker combination, couldn’t find their 2nd hour class and is having a bad hair day (and now surprisingly cares)? Useful Links TCAPS Online Catalog Research in Context East Mi...
EdTech Loop Ep. 89 - Parent Engagement
September 18, 2019 14:01 - 17 minutes - 33.7 MBI'm a parent, you're a parent, we're also in the educational community and have the opportunity to see both sides of parental communication in education. In an effort to avoid a bunch of random notes shoved in the bottom of the students backpack, we want to talk about some ways that we can use technology to make communication better, easier on both ends, that makes sense, and create a partnership in education between the school and the parent. Transcript: Danelle Brostrom 0:01 Show ...
EdTech Loop Ep. 88 - We Gave Your Kid a Device...Now What?
September 11, 2019 18:49 - 27 minutes - 51.7 MBEpisode 88 of the EdTechLoop Weekly Podcast! After having our fill of caprese salads and grilled vegetarian kebabs it's finally time to whip up some #GoogleEdu marinade and slather it on this week's meat of the show, “We gave your kid a device...now what?” Additional Links: Parenting in the Digital Age Presentation Parents - you can set limits and take the device away Filter that home network Screentime Rules From A Teacher Guide to Parental Controls Episode 88 Transcription: Step...
EdTech Loop Best Of - Digital Parenting
August 30, 2019 19:09 - 32 minutes - 61.1 MBThe school year is about to begin and the EdTech Loop crew is about ready to get back into the studio. Though I considered attempting to convince Danelle to record a new podcast over the Labour Day weekend, I instead recognized that I value our friendship and decided one more Best Of Episode is a more promising and healthy option. So pop in the earbuds, lay back on the beach towel and soak up the sun one more time before the school bell rings and join our “Digital Parenting,” conversation an...
Best of the TechNollerGist - Design Thinking
August 21, 2019 13:37 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBAgain we jump into the Way Back machine and pay a visit with a slightly younger and more vivacious TechNollerGist who has thoughts on incorporating Design Thinking into the classroom. If you find the pod useful or at least mildly interesting, please subscribe and give us a rating on your app of choice and as always thanks for listening and inspiring! Larry Burden 0:19 So much good content. So much good content. David Noller 0:24 I was starting to worry about a few are gett...
EdTech Loop Best Of! Failing to Fail
August 16, 2019 15:25 - 17 minutes - 33.6 MBIt’s another Time Travel episode of the EdTechLoop Podcast as we dive back in the Feed with Marty McFly’s DeLorean to Episode 36 Failing to Fail with Danelle Brostrom where we stop trying to be perfect, but endeavour to be useful. And if you find the pod useful, take a moment and subscribe and give us a rating on your app of choice and as always thanks for listening and inspiring! Danelle 0:26 We’re recording Right? Danelle 0:32 think the word that I want to say. Larry 0:36 I...
Best Of BiblioTech: Ep. 1 - Brianne Farley
August 14, 2019 18:38 - 59 minutes - 110 MBIt was Podcast moving day last week and the EdTechLoop Pod is happy to now be hosted by Podbean! However all the archived shows did not make it through the move so over the next few weeks before the school year begins I plan to post some of our most popular past episodes starting with the very first BiblioTech podcast featuring local writer and illustrator Brianne Farley. Please excuse the poor audio quality, we hadn’t dialed the studio or editing in yet but the interview is too good to not ...
EdTech Loop "Best Of" Summer Trailer
August 08, 2019 17:31 - 1 minute - 33.6 MBIt’s Episode 88 of the not so newly branded EDtech Loop Podcast! We’re getting back to the podcast a little earlier this year with a few "Best Of," compilations from last years shows and maybe some commentary concerning this years WIREDTC Conference. Can't wait to get back in the studio to discuss what's new in Ed Tech!
BiblioTech Ep. 7: Summer Reads
June 07, 2019 13:32We've brewed the sun tea, donned the reader shades and positioned the deck chair for maximum solar exposure, because there's nothing better than a good summer read and Stephie is bringing the literary heat with some great suggestions for our youngest readers. Join your Public Library’s Summer Reading Club - locally visit tadl.org/src19 Recruit a friend or family member to read the same book and discuss it Try a book in a different format - audio, online, print Read an award-winning bo...
EdTech Loop Podcast Ep. 87: Taking Risks
June 06, 2019 15:26"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himsel...
TechNollerGist Ep. 11: Keeping it Real
June 05, 2019 18:09The TechNollerGist shares ideas on how to use real outcomes to promote student's best work. David considers how to set up next year's classes to support critical thinking, community critique and a safe performance space to increase student engagement and student voice. A student's thoughts on how having a safe space can enhance a the ability to perform. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and che...
EdTech Loop Ep. 86: Small Changes, Big Impact
May 30, 2019 17:14We've got our fitbit set to "meetings" for this weeks EdTech Loop podcast. Danelle has more simple suggestions to make big impacts in your classroom. FOR THE CLASSROOM: SKETCHNOTING Sketchnoting: The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning (video) One Pagers: A Simple Trick for Success with One-Pagers (Cult of Pedagogy) FOR THE CLASSROOM: CHOICE BOARDS AND LEARNING MENUS Interactive Learning Menus (Choice Boards) with G Suite – FREE Templates (Shake Up Learning) FOR YOU: WALK AND TA...
EdTech Loop Ep. 85: WiredTC Preview!
May 22, 2019 13:48It's the annual EdTech Loop WiredTC preview show! We spotlight some highlights of Northern Michigan's premier Education Conference including our Keynote speakers: Liz Kolb Colby Sharp TechTool of the Week Wayback Machine Transcripts are still in the works...getting there. Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Techno...
EdTech Loop Ep. 84: Summer Fun!
May 20, 2019 13:36Teaching and Learning Doesn’t Have to End When Summer Starts! Danelle shares some great ideas for keeping minds active over the summer break. TCAPS247 OK GO Sandbox Art For Kids Hub - YouTube Resources from Chris Woods - @dailystem Daily STEM Resources The Daily STEM News Keva Brain Builders - Can you create your own challenge cards? Prime Climb Take apart Technology - see how it works - put back together (if you can) Cardboard - Google Cardboard Challenge ideas Stop Motion a...
TechNollerGist Ep. 10: Google Classroom
May 16, 2019 13:53It's the long awaited sister to the TCAPSLoop (EdTech Loop) Google Update episode. The TechNollerGist dives Jacques Custeau deep into the latest and greatest with Google Classroom. These are a few of my favorite things… Something old, some things new Teach kids how to use Classroom effectively. Project your process Narrate your instructions Rely on shoulder-partners Clarify with Patience — We good? Everyone with me? Questions? Anyone not there? Grading interface Score — auto-record...
EdTech Loop Ep. 83: Staff Appreciation
May 10, 2019 12:12It's Staff Appreciation Week at Traverse City Area Public Schools, our home School District, and every year we attempt to get out into the buildings to allow staff the opportunity to show appreciation to other members of their school community. The episode is pretty TCAPS-centric but the spirit and gratitude to educators and support staff is universal. To anyone involved in educating our children, thanks for listening and inspiring. TechTool of the Week REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! T...
EdTech Loop Episode 82: Information Overload
May 02, 2019 17:36EdTech Loop Episode 82...Information OverloadiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSFeeling a little overwhelmed by the barage of information? Are you thinking it's impossible to keep up? So are we. Danelle and I are joined by Stephie Luyt to discuss thoughts and strategies on how to cope with "information overload." Information Overload Images to use in the classroom: Dr Kristen Mattson - Pinterest board - https://www.pinterest.com/DrKMattson/dig-cit-discussions/ A great article...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 81: EdTech Census
April 23, 2019 19:51TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 81...EdTech CensusiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSWe rate few things more important for our students than Digital Literacy and Citizenship, so we obviously deemed The Common Sense Census: Inside the 21st Century Classroom published by Common Sense Media podcast worthy. This report gives a great baseline for where we are currently in teaching these important digital tools. Key Findings Infographic Adding Audio to Slides - Eric Curts Schedule Emails...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 80: Summer Conference
April 18, 2019 18:20TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 80...Summer ConferencesiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSWe talk a lot about self care. Investing in yourself can come in many forms...beach reads, meditation, worldwide adventures… Self care also means investing in your career, and time away from your regular routine can be the perfect opportunity to learn something new. There are SO many opportunities to connect with your teaching tribe in the upcoming months! Spring & Summer ConferencesPersonaliz...
TCAPSLoop Weekly 79: Google Apps Updates
April 12, 2019 12:53TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 79...Google Apps UpdatesiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSREMEMBER, IT'S NOT ABOUT GOOGLE….IT'S ABOUT THE LEARNING.GOOGLE SLIDESImmediate Closed Captioning in Google Slides: Great for english language learners or anyone who processes new information through reading Audio in Google Slides: Enhance presentations in Slides with audio 25 Ways to Use Audio in Google Slides Projects Voice Type Speaker Notes Great to teach students they can copy-paste into...
TechNollerGist Ep. 9: Developing Relationships
April 02, 2019 17:17Relational Mindset Part 1: Personalize Learning This may be a bit far afield from our usual "edtech" focus but the TechNollerGist has some thoughts on the importance of building intentional relationships with EACH student. Personalize Learning Developing Relationships have the same capacity for predicting success as IQ or Standardized Test Scores. According to John Hattie and Robert Marzano, having good relationships with teachers have effect sizes of 0.72 and 0.87, respectively. (0.8 is ...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 77: Classroom Library
March 13, 2019 12:07TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 77...Classroom LibraryiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSThough this Classroom Library doesn’t contain Rumi, Sun Tzu or Ron Burgandy, Stephie Luyt was able to make some suggestions that would meet the needs of your classroom. So dust off those leather bound volumes that smell of rich mahogany and take a listen to this weeks TCAPSLoop Weekly. Check out these additional resources: Seattle Global Reading Challenge We Need Diverse Books Books for ...
TechNollerGist 8: Student Choice
February 27, 2019 15:30the TechNollerGist Episode 8...Student ChoiceiTunes Google Play Stitcher Student ChoiceLeveraging tech tools and student tech interest to increase student choice and voice and (hopefully) increase engagement. social media as research twitter conversations with experts databases with millions of topics (Gale Power Search, MelCat, Mel.org) passion projects injected into research research SKILLS matter way more than CONTENT of the topic! Senior Research Project Topics and authentic ...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 76: STEM
February 20, 2019 16:58TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 76...Up North STEM!iTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSThere is no chance that this show will underwhelm in our pursuit of progress over perfection as we are joined by the Northern Michigan Sage of STEM, Drea Weiner. She shares some of the amazing progress made in creating collaborations with local industry and our classrooms. Check out these links for more inspiration: Drea Weiner - Twitter MiSTEM Network Northwestern Lower MiSTEM Network - Twitter, ...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 75: Get Tidy!
February 13, 2019 18:47TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 75...Get Tidy!iTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSS Danelle has brought dozens of specifically sized, color coordinated boxes into the studio in an attempt to get education organized, minimized and to rekindle our joy of learning. Things to get rid of because they don't bring joy: Trying every new shiny ball tech site that comes out (rationale: check privacy policies, does it help reach your learning goals, I personally LOVE sites that can be used for mo...
BiblioTech Episode 6: Awards Season
February 12, 2019 19:03BiblioTech Podcast Episode 6...Awards SeasoniTunes GooglePlay Stitcher Tune-In RSSAfter a few false starts due to the Polar Vortex, Stephie has managed to brave the frozen wastes of Northern Michigan to thaw the TCAPSLoop studios with her hot takes on this year’s ALA Book Awards. And the Winners Are: The Parker Inheritance (Johnson) - Coretta Scott King Award The Girl Who Drew Butterflies (Sidman) - Sibert Medal Front Desk (Yang) - Asian/American Award for Literature Ivy Aberde...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 74: Big News!
February 07, 2019 13:04TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 74...Big News!iTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSDanelle refuses to bask in the warm success of Winter Wired and instead is stocking up on sunscreen, beach toys and flip flops in hopeful preparation for this summer's WIREDTC 4.0. We announce WIREDTC's Keynote Speaker and a few other changes to this year's conference. Check out these links for more information: WIREDTCTriple E Framework Global School Play Day Transcripts are still in the works...gettin...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 73: Cultivating Creativity
January 29, 2019 17:38TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 73...Cultivating CreativityiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSLet's not get Danelle Fired! What started as another seemingly harmless podcast about project-based learning turned into a collection of soapbox rants about having brave conversations on real change in educational priorities. The @tcapsloop inbox is open for feedback. Check out these links for more information: Lifelong Kindergarten: Cultivating Creativity through Projects, Passion, Peers, an...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 72: COPPA
January 16, 2019 16:51TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 72...COPPAiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSSettle down people! TCAPSLoop Weekly is finally back with the promise not to invade your privacy. We will, however, help you avoid others invading your students privacy. Danelle shares her thoughts on COPPA compliance and how to keep student data safe. Check out these links for more information: Common Sense Media Privacy Evaluations Common Sense Media - About Evaluation Tiers Protecting Student Privacy fo...
The TechNollerGist Episode 7: Buyer Beware!
January 11, 2019 18:31the TechNollerGist Episode 7...Buyer Beware!iTunes Google Play Stitcher Buyer Beware!Before buying, downloading or installing the latest and greatest #Edtech goodie for your classroom, take a moment to make sure you know what's happening with your student's information. What is the Apps privacy policy, is it FERPA and COPA compliant? You may not have the answers to these questions but the TechNollerGist has some suggestions on where to find them and the appropriate workflow for getting...
TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 70.2: Leadership
December 21, 2018 13:33TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 70.2...LeadershipiTunes Google Play Stitcher Tune-In RSSTCAPSLoop' Exit Interview with TCAPS Director of Technology, Brandi Reynolds. We break down the ISTE Standards for Education Leaders in a rather lively but circuitous way allowing Brandi to reflect on what she's learned as an educational leader at Traverse City Area Public Schools. ISTE Standards for Education Leaders Jimmy Casas MEMSPA18 Twitter feed Danelle's Twitter feed The Big Life Journ...
The TechNollerGist Episode 6: No Fear!
December 18, 2018 13:00the TechNollerGist Episode 6...No Fear!iTunes Google Play Stitcher Don't Fear Student Agency in Ed TechThe TechNollerGist (David Noller) goes next level regarding how teachers can leverage technology in their classrooms. Below are a few examples allowing students to direct their own learning with the help of technology. Differentiated, even individualized?How can it be done without opening the floodgates?Example 1: Questions within a framework or project • Game: Escaping Afghanistan...