Flipboard EDU Podcast
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -On this podcast, we will feature Flipboard Magazines to unite all components of Digital Learning focusing on student communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. We will explore how the use of Flipboard in education enhances instruction and promotes beautifully crafted magazines that support 21st Century learning. Content is generated by the community not the company.
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Episode 92: Melody McCallister's Impactful Journey in Education, Storytelling, and SEL
December 02, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast! I'm your host, Coach Jeffrey, and today we have a very special guest joining us. Please give a warm welcome to Melody McCallister, an extraordinary educator who brings a fresh perspective to the world of teaching. Melody's journey in education began in Texas, where she taught various grade levels and discovered her passion for helping students excel. But her story takes an exciting turn when she relocated to Alaska and found hers...
Episode 91: Embracing Change and Innovation in Education
October 26, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to another episode of the Flipboard EDU podcast! In today's episode, titled "Five Star Technology," Coach Jeffrey and Dr. Jason Roseberry dive into the world of k-12 technology support. As the CEO and president of 5 Star Technology Solutions, Dr. Roseberry shares his journey and the mission of his company to help schools effectively manage their technology, provide professional development for teachers, analyze data, and make actionable decisions. They discuss the importance of suppo...
Episode 90: How Canva Empowers Creativity in the Classroom with Carly Daff and Scott Nunes
October 10, 2023 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, we dive into the world of Canva for Education and explore how this innovative visual communication platform is transforming classrooms worldwide. From its intuitive interface to its extensive library of templates and graphics, it empowers teachers and students to unleash their creativity and collaborate seamlessly. I had the privilege of speaking with Scott Nunes and Carly Daff, the heads of teams and education at Canva. They provided valuable insights into how Canva for E...
Episode 89: ISTE LIVE 23 The Power of Diversity and Inclusion
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome to another episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast! In today's episode, we will be diving into the topic of diversity at ISTELive 23. Hosted by Coach Jeffery, this episode explores the incredible experiences and stories shared by a group of amazing individuals at the event. With a lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds, ISTELive 23 prioritized the inclusion and amplification of voices that are often underrepresented in the education and technology space. Join us as we celebrate the...
Episode 88: From Horrible to Highly Effective Teaching with Ivra Warren
July 22, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDo you want to revolutionize your classroom and drastically improve student engagement? Look no further than flipped learning. Join me, Ivra Warren, as I share the solution to achieving increased student engagement through this innovative teaching method. In this episode, you will be able to: Cultivate meaningful bonds between educators and learners to enhance educational engagement. Apply direct instruction techniques for breaking down information, ensuring concise and actionable learni...
Episode 87: ISTE Energy Empowering Educators in Brazil with Tais and Roberta Bento
July 03, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, host Coach Jeffery invites special guests Tais and Roberta Bento to share their inspiring journey in education and technology. Tais, with the support of her father, overcame obstacles to become a passionate English teacher, while Roberta's perspective as a mother and daughter shaped their advocacy for inclusive education. Together, they discuss the power of technology in bridging the educational divide in Brazil, sharing practical solutions and ...
Episode 86: The Mentorship Legacy with Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Ronnie Courtney
June 25, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBMy special guest is Ronnie Courtney Coach Ronnie Courtney is the head coach at Marshall High School. He started his coaching career as an assistant coach at Fur High School and became the head coach at Jeff Davis High School, despite being told he would never be able to win. He proved them wrong and won, then moved on to Willow Ridge High School and won back-to-back state titles. From there, he went on to coach at Texas Southern University, where he won a SWAC tournament championship and ex...
Episode 85 Unlocking Mental Wellness With Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky
May 31, 2023 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBDiscover the irony of overstimulation hindering focus and wellbeing as product managers Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky introduce Focusable - the mobile and web app that serves as a fitness tracker for the mind, helping individuals and communities build the skill of focus through meaningful rest and mindfulness. In this episode, you will be able to: Delve into the consequences of modern society's overstimulation on mental health and concentration. Embrace the power of rest and mindfulness p...
Episode 84 Dr. Dan Kreiness on Transformational Leadership in Education
April 28, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBDriven to inspire educators, Dr. Dan Krynis battles the challenge of resistance to change in his mission to help teachers become transformational leaders and grow their impact. In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Enhance your leadership skills by embracing transformation and reflection in education. 2. Overcome the challenges of resistance to change among fellow educators. 3. Discover the crucial role of content creation in empowering teachers. 4. Dive into the world of collaborative p...
Episode 83: Unleashing the Power of Curation with Mia Quagliarello
April 11, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBMia Quagliarello, Flipboard's head of creator community, is an advocate for creative people and loves nothing more than helping them find audiences and inspiration. On her podcast, “The Art of Curation,” and in her Substack interviews, she celebrates and discusses the importance of human taste in a tech-driven world. She believes that even smaller creators can make an impact by tapping into Flipboard’s community and ecosystem. Mia runs the Flipboard Creator Programs, which are full of oppor...
Episode 82: Becoming A Freelance Educator with Tinashe Blanchet
March 20, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBDiscover how to unlock your potential as an educational consultant and make the world of teaching better with Tinashe Blanchet's The Freelance Educator Practical Advice for Starting Your Educational Consulting Business. Tinashe Blanchet, a former high school math teacher, was determined to break into the world of educational consulting. She was in awe of consultants like Vicky Davis and realized that she could use her tech savvy and teaching talent to make a name for herself. After being c...
Episode 81 Uncovering Student Voices with Lindsay Dixon Garcia and Robert Bailey
February 27, 2023 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBLindsay Dixon Garcia and Robert Bailey venture on a mission to amplify the unheard student voice and uncover their unexpected, insightful perspectives on EdTech, challenging the status quo in education. You will learn about the experiences of real students using Hapara from the #Student Voice Podcast. We cover: 1. What innovative ideas do students have that can help make a difference in Edtech? 2. How do teachers and students collaborate to foster ethical monitoring and digital citizenshi...
Episode 80: Unlocking the Future of Education with Samsung’s Sukhmani Mohta
February 15, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, Sukhmani Mohta of Samsung Electronics' Display Division reveals the innovative display technology that she credits with elevating student learning, engagement, and safety, despite the challenges of the pandemic. You will learn: 1. How Samsung Electronics Display Division is revolutionizing the classroom with interactive displays. 2. How Samsung is helping to re-engage students in the classroom with their technology. 3. How Samsung is providing solutions to keep students saf...
Episode 79: Discipline and Recidivism Among Minority Male Students with Kendrick Thomas
January 05, 2023 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBDiscipline can be the difference between success and failure for male students of color in our education system. Suspensions, expulsions, or other forms of discipline can disrupt their education journey and put them at greater risk of dropping out or being involved with law enforcement — a cycle that disproportionately affects these communities. Kendrick Thomas, an assistant principal in Alief ISD, is changing the narrative. He has been in education for 10 years and is a graduate of the Uni...
Episode 78: The Benefits of Movement for Student Learning With Nicole Biscotti
December 22, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode, Nicole Biscotti shares her experience as a teacher, an author, and a speaker specializing in ADHD and how to accommodate all learners. In this podcast, you will learn: 1. How Nicole Biscotti, a teacher, author, and speaker, came to write a book with her then 2. At the time her 9-year-old son about ADHD and going to school 3. How Nicole Biscotti's experience living in Mexicali, Baja, California, and teaching in California gives her a unique perspective on educating students ...
Episode 77: Slumberkins with Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard
December 12, 2022 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBAs parents, teachers, and educators, our goal is to provide a strong foundation for lifelong emotional wellness in all children. Since the pandemic, educators have noticed a need to help students adjust to going to school again. To do this, educators have scrambled for resources that emphasize positivity, connection, and authenticity. Meet Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard—the creators of Slumberkins. Through its innovative products and programs, Slumberkins has become a movement committed...
Episode 76: Cool Tools for Schools Gamifying IEPs with Kinems
November 29, 2022 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBMicheal Boloudakis is a computer scientist who has dedicated his life to improving education outcomes for all students. He is the co-founder of a company called Kinem, which creates interactive simulations and games for students to learn in a fun and engaging way. Kinem's games are designed to help students with special needs, but they can be beneficial for all students. Micheal and his team have worked with 150 schools and 8 states so far, and they are constantly expanding. The games are de...
Episode 75: ISTE Cool Tools for Schools Text Help and Territorium
September 26, 2022 00:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBI am highlighting several tools from my time at ISTE. In my second installment, I want to introduce you to Texthelp and Territorium. First, teachers are always looking for ways to engage their students and provide them with opportunities to show their mastery of the material. One way to do this is through the use of technology, Texthelp, and Equatio. Tinashe Blanchet and Kori Perkins explain why these are two great tools that can help teachers achieve this goal. Tinashe and Kori express that...
Episode 74: ISTE Cool Tools for Schools: Creating with Wacom Technology
September 14, 2022 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWacom is your harmony between humans and technology. "Our products are very easy to use. They're very simple teachers that are flipping their classrooms. So those teachers that are concentrating on doing more homework in the classroom and helping their students out, the tablet becomes an indispensable product." Douglas Little is the head of PR for Wacom and has been working with the company for 18 years. Wacom is a Japanese company that specializes in input devices for creative disciplines...
Episode 73: Identity Management in Education
August 26, 2022 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWhile at ISTE’s conference in New Orleans, I had the pleasure of meeting Diana McGhee, Jaime Donally, and Marialice Curran. They were there to educate school leaders about the types of threats schools face. Diana is a former technology director from Covington, Ky., who shed light on school districts’ responsibilities for protecting sensitive data. She explained to me that the amount of data shared between platforms is much larger than most people expect or realize. Jaime is known internation...
Episode 72: Mandy Froehlich and Meeting Teachers’ Needs
August 04, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's no secret that teachers are leaving education in droves. So much so that it's causing drastic shifts in the ways schools will need to operate this fall. Some large school districts have as many as one thousand teacher job openings and this issue is only getting worse as post-pandemic educators are facing low wages, rising benefits costs, extreme student discipline problems, and polarizing politics. This is a crisis that has surpassed the traditional definition of a shortage. I have talk...
Episode 72: Mandy Froehlich and Meeting Teachers’ Needs
August 04, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's no secret that teachers are leaving education in droves. So much so that it's causing drastic shifts in the ways schools will need to operate this fall. Some large school districts have as many as one thousand teacher job openings and this issue is only getting worse as post-pandemic educators are facing low wages, rising benefits costs, extreme student discipline problems, and polarizing politics. This is a crisis that has surpassed the traditional definition of a shortage. I have talk...
Episode 71: Bia Valle’s Bilingual Clubhouse and Flipboard
July 07, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBBia Valle is not a traditional classroom teacher by trade but her classroom on Clubhouse is one of the most innovative ideas I have seen on that platform. While most people use Clubhouse to try to sell or market themselves, Bia Valle has been using it to teach emerging bilinguals to practice their English. People from around the world tune into Clubhouse and practice speaking and listening skills and then curate Flipboard magazines. Her rooms are trendy in countries that are hungry to prac...
Episode 70: Jim Thompson Stop, Drop, and Roll
May 03, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTeacher burnout is a real and growing problem in K-12 education. Years of budget cuts and mounting pressure to improve test scores have taken their toll on teachers, leading to increased levels of stress and feeling burned out. According to a recent study by National Education Association (NEA), nearly 60% of K-12 teachers are experiencing symptoms of burnout, including fatigue, cynicism, and a loss of enthusiasm for teaching. A good friend of the show Jim Thompson, former national distingu...
Episode 70: Jim Thompson Stop, Drop, and Roll
May 03, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBTeacher burnout is a real and growing problem in K-12 education. Years of budget cuts and mounting pressure to improve test scores have taken their toll on teachers, leading to increased levels of stress and feeling burned out. According to a recent study by National Education Association (NEA), nearly 60% of K-12 teachers are experiencing symptoms of burnout, including fatigue, cynicism, and a loss of enthusiasm for teaching. A good friend of the show Jim Thompson, former national distingu...
Episode 69: Melvin Miller and Critical Race Theory in Education
April 12, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBRecently a new buzzword has surfaced in education stemming from the popularity of the 1619 Project, which its creators intended as a curriculum supplement for educators to use in the classroom. Initially met with praise, the 1619 Project has become divisive as it looks into the structures that separated enslaved African Americans from the free white Americans in this nation’s history. The buzzword is critical race theory and its very mention has many communities at odds with how the America...
Episode 69: Melvin Miller and Critical Race Theory in Education
April 12, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBRecently a new buzzword has surfaced in education stemming from the popularity of the 1619 Project, which its creators intended as a curriculum supplement for educators to use in the classroom. Initially met with praise, the 1619 Project has become divisive as it looks into the structures that separated enslaved African Americans from the free white Americans in this nation’s history. The buzzword is critical race theory and its very mention has many communities at odds with how the America...
Episode 68: Reese Jeffery and AHA Teens of Impact
March 23, 2022 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBThe American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke in the United States. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites its more-than 40-million volunteers. My son Reese, a sixth-grader, is one of them. Imagine my surprise when he was chosen to be a 2022 Teen of Impact South West Region by the association. This honor was bestowed upon 20 teens who will compete with their teams to raise money and awareness of...
Episode 67: Brenda George and S.T.O.P Global
March 10, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBEmergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts rose during the pandemic among adolescents. People of all ages are feeling the strain of social isolation and anxiety. For teenagers, these feelings can be compounded by bullying, which can lead to suicide. It is important for adults to be aware of the signs students display when contemplating suicide so they can get help. Some of the most common symptoms of suicidal ideation in teens include: talking about wanting to die or hurting onese...
Episode 67: Brenda George and S.T.O.P Global
March 10, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBEmergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts rose during the pandemic among adolescents. People of all ages are feeling the strain of social isolation and anxiety. For teenagers, these feelings can be compounded by bullying, which can lead to suicide. It is important for adults to be aware of the signs students display when contemplating suicide so they can get help. Some of the most common symptoms of suicidal ideation in teens include: talking about wanting to die or hurting onese...
Episode 66: Joel Garrett and Seizing Opportunity
February 18, 2022 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBBurnout is a real thing in 2022. COVID-19 has taken its toll on our profession since its onset in 2019. The pandemic has shifted education in more ways than anyone can fathom. What started as an opportunity for educators to gain 21st-century skills has morphed into educators finding new professions. A new survey by the National Education Association says the COVID-19 pandemic is causing long-term problems with shortages and burnout in the teaching profession. Joel Garrett graduated from Tex...
Episode 65: She’Nee and Andrea Young about HAABSE
February 01, 2022 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators (HAABSE) is a professional organization that is dedicated to ensuring all students have access to an excellent education. Through its initiatives and services, it provides the tools and strategies to help institutions, agencies, and communities create a more equitable learning environment for marginalized students. Through this collaboration, it strives for excellence in student achievement and creating better educational opportunities for ...
Flipboard EDU Podcast Episode 64: Victoria Tow and Flipboard Design
January 11, 2022 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIn a world of Google Classroom, digital textbooks, and educational apps, it can be hard to keep up with the latest technology trends in education. One tool that is worth looking into is Flipboard: a social magazine platform that allows users to collect articles, images, and videos from across the web into customizable magazines. In fact, after using it myself for years, it inspired me to create this podcast. Flipboard can be used in the classroom and the school administrator's office in a va...
Episode 63: Sam Kary and Thom Gibson with New EdTech Classroom
December 22, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBI love talking with educators who are passionate about what they do for teachers and students. When I first saw a video from Sam Kary and Thom Gibson’s New EdTech Classroom, I was immediately hooked on how well they worked for educators, I started to follow them and collect their Instagram videos and TikToks, which share really cool websites for teachers and students. The New EdTech Classroom is my go-to resource for anything Google Education-related. Not only are Sam and Thom constantly upd...
Episode 63: Sam Kary and Thom Gibson with New EdTech Classroom
December 22, 2021 03:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBI love talking with educators who are passionate about what they do for teachers and students. When I first saw a video from Sam Kary and Thom Gibson’s New EdTech Classroom, I was immediately hooked on how well they worked for educators, I started to follow them and collect their Instagram videos and TikToks, which share really cool websites for teachers and students. The New EdTech Classroom is my go-to resource for anything Google Education-related. Not only are Sam and Thom constantly upd...
Episode 62: Robyn Hrivnatz and Microsoft
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDuring the pandemic, Microsoft Education was extremely responsive to the needs of educators. With inclusion and equity at the center of their education initiatives, Microsoft delivered game-changing products for teachers and students. Tools like Microsoft Teams for Education, Microsoft Sway, and Microsoft Powerpoint evolved to meet the needs of remote educators and learners at break-neck speeds thanks to the constant collaboration and responsiveness to feedback. Robyn Hrivnatz is the direc...
Episode 61: Josh Allen and Curation
November 22, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBJosh Allen is the technology integration specialist and unofficial communication specialist at Lewis Central. He is a former president of the Nebraska Educational Technology Association, Nebraska’s ISTE affiliate, and an ISTE Making It Happen Award winner. He is an avid Flipboard user like myself and uses it in many unconventional ways, including teachers’ professional development, school-to-community communication, and curating exceptional content to share with students. In this episode, w...
Episode 60: Victoria Ransom and Prisma
November 02, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBBefore remote learning was a thing, tailoring instruction to fit the needs of individual students was a daunting task for teachers. In a perfect world teachers would do this automatically because, in that world, every student has an understanding of what he or she doesn't know. However, in the real world teachers personalize the lesson plan for each student by incorporating technology into instruction. During COVID-19, new opportunities for schools arose to do this while relieving much of t...
Episode 60: Victoria Ransom and Prisma
November 02, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBBefore remote learning was a thing, tailoring instruction to fit the needs of individual students was a daunting task for teachers. In a perfect world teachers would do this automatically because, in that world, every student has an understanding of what he or she doesn't know. However, in the real world teachers personalize the lesson plan for each student by incorporating technology into instruction. During COVID-19, new opportunities for schools arose to do this while relieving much of t...
Episode 59: Simma Lieberman on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
October 26, 2021 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the past year, many educators have been facing a tough time. Issues that have traditionally been left out of conversations continue to be an elephant in almost every educator’s room. I am talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) among students as well as teachers on all levels; an issue often exacerbated by external pressures from parents and experts! Many believe the pressures of COVID-19 to be over but educators are feeling the different results on a daily basis. Fortunatel...
Episode 58: The Devious Licks Challenges
October 07, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB“Devious Licks” is the newest trend to hit the social media platform TikTok this school year. Like most viral crazes this one took off with youth, mainly boys, but definitely in the wrong direction. The term “ hitting a lick” means to successfully steal or rob someone without repercussions or retaliation. Students hit licks by stealing or vandalizing items from schools, like trashing bathrooms, stealing soap dispensers, and taking things off teacher’s or principal’s desks without their permi...
Episode 57: La’Mond Hall and Special Education During COVID-19
September 13, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSome of the most successful schools in COVID-19 are those that have made it a priority to meet all their students' needs. These schools recognize that, while they may not be able to help reach every student's potential, they can at least ensure that each and every student has the opportunity to succeed. This is traditionally achieved by providing teachers adequate resources; supporting students with disabilities, and ensuring that school policies align with state and federal law. La’Mond Ha...
Episode 56: TaRael Kee and The Kee to Success
September 07, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the midst of this pandemic, many educators jumped at the chance to podcast, including yours truly. Podcasting became a way for teachers to connect with each other and share ideas for how best to educate their students in these unique times. There are many great educational podcasts available today, including Leader of Learning hosted by Dr. Dan Kreiness, Teachers of Fire hosted by Tim Cavey, and the Flipboard EDU Podcast, if I say so myself. Fun fact: both fellow podcasters are also assi...
Episode 56: TaRael Kee and The Kee to Success
September 07, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the midst of this pandemic, many educators jumped at the chance to podcast, including yours truly. Podcasting became a way for teachers to connect with each other and share ideas for how best to educate their students in these unique times. There are many great educational podcasts available today, including Leader of Learning hosted by Dr. Dan Kreiness, Teachers of Fire hosted by Tim Cavey, and the Flipboard EDU Podcast, if I say so myself. Fun fact: both fellow podcasters are also assi...
Episode 55: Jim Thompson and Video Coaching with Grace
August 30, 2021 02:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBAccording to a recent study, 75 percent of teachers have used videos for their own professional development in the past year. What does improvement look like for teachers? This is a question Jim Thompson has been vigorously researching for the last twelve years. Jim, a former social studies teacher, prides himself on the teaching experience that has propelled him into successful school administration and educational mentoring careers. With more than 30 years of working in various administr...
Episode 54: Starting School with COVID-19 in 2021
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn a perfect world, there would be no sickness and especially no COVID-19. But just as I was looking forward to the end of the pandemic, the delta variant reared its ugly head. It is nearly twice as contagious as previous strains of the virus. In studies from Canada and Scotland, patients infected with the delta variant were more likely to be hospitalized than people infected with the original virus strains. As of August 18, 2021, the CDC recommends that children over the age of 12 be vacci...
Episode 53: Shaina Glass and Supporting Computer Science
August 10, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen I was first introduced to computer programming in 7th grade, we learned to code in MS-DOS. I programmed a snake squirming across the screen, and then I knew I was destined for greatness. Even though I stole the code from a classmate, it was a great feeling. Today’s youth is learning programming languages such as Scratch, Python, and Swift to name a few. These whizkids are building amazing apps and programs in virtual and augmented reality. Shaina Glass takes pride in building the infras...
Episode 53: Shaina Glass and Supporting Computer Science
August 10, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen I was first introduced to computer programming in 7th grade, we learned to code in MS-DOS. I programmed a snake squirming across the screen, and then I knew I was destined for greatness. Even though I stole the code from a classmate, it was a great feeling. Today’s youth is learning programming languages such as Scratch, Python, and Swift to name a few. These whizkids are building amazing apps and programs in virtual and augmented reality. Shaina Glass takes pride in building the infras...
Episode 52: Mike Olson and Acton Academy
July 26, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBMike Olson was a mentor and English teacher at the Title One high school I began teaching at in Houston Texas. Now Mike is the CEO of Acton Academy in Northwest Houston with over 250 private schools worldwide. He’s a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Lacross with a bachelor of English and has an MBA from Rice University Jones Business School. Innovation is Mike’s middle name. He has pioneered the micro-school model, an approach that rethinks traditional education transition as an alte...
Episode 51: KazooBadoo and Sherry Gunther Shugerman
July 16, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBStudents can now enjoy a fun and exciting way of learning thanks to Sherry Gunther Shugerman. Educators are always looking for ways to immerse students into curricular content while keeping everyone entertained at the same time. Sherry has just released a new educational platform that aims to make learning fun. The KazooBadoo app is an immersive, fantastical world where kids can play and learn simultaneously. KazooBadoo not only excites students but also gives them the opportunity to learn f...