SPS Digital Learning Hour
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe're bringing you the latest news in the Springfield Public Schools in regards to technology along with inspiring interviews from teachers who are using technology in the classroom. We'll also inform you of latest updates, practices, and news as it pertains to our district.
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Episode 47: STEM Reads and 5th Grade Teacher Scott Wohlers
September 18, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week we dive into the latest news around the district, plus we take a look at STEMreads! For our interview this week we met with Scott Wohlers, 5th Grade Teacher at Dryden Elementary School to discuss some of the work he has done. This is a can't miss interview. Resources: https://www.stemread.com/ https://www.classcraft.com/ https://csfirst.withgoogle.com/en/home https://scratch.mit.edu/ https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/adacec0e-e838-4174-b023-77ce405c6d71 (SPS Employess Only) M...
Episode 46: David Eagleman and Lynn Budd
September 12, 2018 01:45 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week we dive into one of the ISTE Keynote Speaker, David Eagleman. One of the most engaging and exciting speakers, Dr. Eagleman is a neuroscientist who spoke about the students brain and how we can meet the needs of the students. Our first interview of the is with 1st Grade Teacher from Mary Lynch, Lynn Budd. You need to hear about some of the exciting things she is doing with 1st Graders. Sites Discussed: https://www.ted.com/speakers/david_eagleman https://www.classdojo.com/ https://...
Episode 45: 2018-19 Season Premier
August 31, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 15.6 MBWelcome back and happy beginning of the school year! In our welcome back episode we recap a bunch of the changes that took place over the summer and the things we are looking forward to in the 2018-19 school year! Follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @BeardedTechEdGuy Music: Innovation from AShamaluev Music --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message
Episode 44: Season Finale Interview with Paul Foster!
June 18, 2018 13:50 - 51 minutes - 49.6 MBThis is a can't miss podcast interview. Paul Foster is the CIO for the Springfield Public Schools. We talk about all the great things that we accomplished this year and we look forward to next year. If you want to know why we are making the changes we are. We want to thank everyone who has listened to the podcast this year, we are so thankful to you and those that we interviewed. See everyone next year! Music provided by Bensound.com and Camtasia --- Send in a voice message: https://p...
Episode 43: The Conclusion of our Podcast Discussion and Lindsey Lindequist
June 12, 2018 20:03 - 31 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week we dive into discussing podcasts in the classroom. This will be the second in a three part series of discussions which will allow us to dive deep into podcasts, how to use them in the classroom and ways that students can get involved! Our Interview of the Week featured Lindsey Lindequist, a Math ILS over at Gerena who is doing some amazing work with the staff. Check out this interview to learn more about the everyday tech use at Gerena! Articles: https://www.teachthought.com/ed...
Episode 42: Podcasts in the Classroom, Part Deux! Plus our Interview with Kerrie Mancino & Audrey Wojczyk
June 05, 2018 18:00 - 34 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week we dive into discussing podcasts in the classroom. This will be the second in a three part series of discussions which will allow us to dive deep into podcasts, how to use them in the classroom and ways that students can get involved! Our Interview of the Week featured Kerrie Mancino & Audrey Wojczyk from the Early Childhood Education Center. Listen in on how they use technology with at 50+ Pre-K programs within Springfield, they have some truly trans formative learning happening ...
Episode 41: Podcasts in the Classroom and Sarah Truoiolo
May 30, 2018 15:57 - 42 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week we dive into discussing podcasts in the classroom. This will be the first in a three part series of discussions which will allow us to dive deep into podcasts, how to use them in the classroom and ways that students can get involved! Our Interview of the Week featured Sarah Truoiolo from the Math Department. She discusses ways that she has used Technology in the classroom from when she was a teacher, an ILS and now one of our Instructional Leaders! Articles: https://www.teacht...
Episode 40: Wrapping up Project-Based Learning & Henry Robinson
May 15, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week Suzanne and Mike wrap up their discussion on Project-Based Learning and why we think its a great tool. Mike looks at many of the soft skills that are developed during the work involved and Suzanne finds a bunch of encouraging information for teachers who are looking at trying it for the first time. Mike also sat down with Henry Robinson, a 5th grade teacher at German Gerena Community School and delve into how he is using Technology with his students! Articles: https://www.msichic...
Episode 39: More Project Based Learning & Miranda Jurras!
May 08, 2018 17:20 - 38 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week Mike and Suzanne continue their conversation on Project-Based Learning. You should listen for when Mike mixes up his sciences, quite funny. This is part 2 of our conversation where we dive deep into the world of project-based learning. We also met with Miranda Jurras from Boland Elementary School and talked about her time as a student and all of the amazing things she is doing with her 1st Grade Links classroom! Articles: http://www.shsu.edu/centers/project-based-learning/k-12.ht...
Episode 38: The Beginning of Project Based Learning & Rachel Chouinard and Nina Barker
May 01, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 36 MBThis week Mike and Suzanne delve into Project-Based Learning and start our discussion with what exactly it is. This is part 1 of our conversation where we dive deep into the world of project-based learning. We also met with two teachers from Liberty, Rachel Chouinard and Nina Barker! These two ladies are doing some amazing things in the classroom! Articles: http://www.shsu.edu/centers/project-based-learning/k-12.html https://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning https://k12.thoughtfull...
Episode 37: Future of Assessing & Jennifer Cherry
April 24, 2018 10:30 - 41 minutes - 46 MBThis week Mike and Suzanne discuss an interesting take on assessing learning, cognitive assessments and our distracted minds. We also had a chance to interview Jennifer Cherry from Sci-Tech who is doing some amazing things in her classroom. Articles: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/50969/a-futuristic-look-at-assessing-learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8j1QKS2S90 https://my.springfieldpublicschools.com/welearn/SitePages/Blog.aspx Twitter: MikeSPSDLA SuzanneSPSDLA You can also find u...
Replay: Episode 003: SAMR Model & Erin, Sara, & Katie from WeLearn Tech Symposium
April 12, 2018 12:48 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBAs we look to the future, its fun to look back. Here is one of our first podcasts, check it out! This week we dive into the SAMR model and talk with Erin O'Brien, Sara Wright & Katie Barthelette about their presentation at the Imagine - WeLearn Together ... Technology Symposium and using technology in the classroom. SAMR Articles: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2015/04/examples-of-transforming-lessons-through-samr/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/introduction-to-the-samr-model ht...
Episode 36: Gamificiation & Amy Heneghan
April 10, 2018 18:28 - 31 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week we wrap up our conversation around Gamification. We discuss a few ways that you can use Gamification and Game-Based Learning in the classroom and something that we each got as a takeaway from the conversation and readings. Mike sat down with Amy Heneghan at Gerena Elementary School to discuss some of the ways that she is using technology in the classroom. Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-in-education-vicki-davis https://tophat.com/blog/gamification-education-...
Episode 35: Gamification Part II & Jodi Goncalves
April 03, 2018 20:02 - 32 minutes - 34 MBThis week we continued our conversation around Gamification, we learn that Mike really loves his reward point programs. We also examine a couple of ways that Gamification can go wrong. Brendan sat down with Jodi Goncalves at Boland to discuss some of the ways that she is using technology in the classroom. Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-in-education-vicki-davis https://tophat.com/blog/gamification-education-class https://www.knewton.com/infographics/gamification-educa...
Episode 34: Gamification Part 1 & Jessica McCloskey
March 27, 2018 14:01 - 34 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week Mike, Suzanne and Brendan begin a deep dive into Gamification within the classroom and the greater world. Many us are participating in Gamification in our lives and we don't even realize it. This is the first of a short series of conversations that you don't want to miss! For this week's interview Brendan met with Jessica McCloskey from William N. DeBerry Elementary about their process for preparing for the MCAS. Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-in-education-v...
Episode 33: Recharge your Batteries & Allyson Leach
March 20, 2018 19:23 - 47 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week Suzanne and I discuss ways to find inspiration in the doldrums of March, the longest month of year (It's scientifically true)! We dive into 5 ways to be inspired and include links to many of them below. Find out which Ryan Mike likes better! Listen to our IOTW Allyson Leach from Walsh Elementary and hear about all the great things she is doing! Also, we have added iHeartRadio to the number of places you can find us too! Links: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/reboot-resources-for-te...
Episode 32: Wrapping up Digital Reading and Kiaga Osborn-Johnson
March 13, 2018 15:51 - 32 minutes - 41.7 MBWe finally wrap up our conversation about Digital Reading and what that means to you. We also interview Kiaga Osborn-Johnson from Sumner Ave Elementary School about her use of technology in the classroom. Some of the tools she mentions are: https://kaizena.com/ https://www.noredink.com/ https://www.edmodo.com/ Articles: https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/06/health/print-education/index.html https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/16/strategies-to-help-students-go-deep-when-reading-digitally/ ...
Episode 31: Digital Literacy and Sara Wright
March 06, 2018 12:30 - 24 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week the team continues on in their discussion on Digital Literacy and Digital Reading, Mike goes off the rails talking about getting all his news on Facebook (that explains a lot) and we have a great interview with Sara Wright of Mary M. Walsh Elementary School where we talk about her journey to Springfield and the technology she uses in the classroom. Articles: https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/06/health/print-education/index.html https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/16/strategies-to-he...
Episode 30: The Perils of Digital Reading and Wesley Strong
February 27, 2018 12:00 - 39 minutes - 41.4 MBWelcome back from February Break! This week's hot take begins a short series on Digital Reading, this is a discussion you don't want to miss! We also sat down with Wesley Strong of Commerce and talk to him about how they are using Technology not just in his class but also the school at large. (Hint: He's the Tech Coordinator). Let us know what you think by leaving us some feedback on our Yammer page or in the comment section of where you listen to the podcast. Articles: https://www.cnn.com/...
Episode 29: MCAS 2.0 and Cheryl Elias
February 12, 2018 15:31 - 40 minutes - 51.4 MBEveryone is back this week and bringing news of tidings and joy. We spend some time catching up on the latest news in regards to MCAS 2.0, if you are a test administrator this is a can't miss. Also catch up with Cheryl Elias, a First Grade Teacher over at Ell's Elementary and hear all of the amazing things she is doing in the classroom. If you have ever thought that a 1st grader will have trouble with technology in the classroom I dare you to listen. Tools: https://web.seesaw.me/ https://ww...
Episode 28: What is Personalized Learning and Sean Kavanagh
February 06, 2018 21:26 - 34 minutes - 40.4 MBFor this week's podcast Mike focuses in on what Personalized Learning is and isn't and why you should be doing it in your classroom (Good chance you already are!) We also interviewed Central High School Teacher Sean Kavanagh. Check out what he is doing with his students in the classroom and hear his story! Resources: https://tech.ed.gov/ https://medium.com/personalizing-the-learning-experience-insights/what-is-personalized-learning-bc874799b6f Twitter: MikeSPSDLA SuzanneSPSDLA Music provi...
Episode 27: Digital Storytelling and Brittany Blake
January 30, 2018 09:00 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week we focus on this idea of Digital Storytelling and how any teacher of any grade can do it. Mike rattles off a bunch of ideas and tools that you can use to add Technology authentically into your everyday plans. We also interviewed Brittany Blake of South End Middle School this week and you don't want to miss it! Resources: http://www.schrockguide.net/digital-storytelling.html http://www.21things4students.net/21/18-digital-storytelling/ https://www.iste.org/explore/categorylist?code...
Episode 26: Growth Mindset, Grit and Purpose & Caitlin Welz
January 16, 2018 21:44 - 46 minutes - 51.5 MBThis week I take a look at an article that discusses what some schools are doing to improve their student outcomes and it's not in the way you think. I do a lot of talking this week and I encourage you to talk back to me through Yammer! We also interviewed Caitlin Welz of Central High School and her experience within the district as it relates to technology and what it's like teaching students in High School Article: https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2018/01/03/the-benefits-of-helping-teens-i...
Episode 25: Part 2 of our 1 to 1 Conversation
January 09, 2018 09:10 - 44 minutes - 51.3 MBWelcome back listeners! To start off the new year we are going to finish up our conversation on the 1 to 1 initiative through our eyes. Listen in to hear more of Mike's wild theories and the future and some thoughtful insights into our 1 to 1 program. Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, and our newest provider TuneIn and leave us feedback! Articles That we've referenced this week: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-schools-should-provid_b_10577884.html?utm_hp_ref=education-techn...
Episode 24: All About That 1 to 1 and Tom Rachele
December 19, 2017 14:44 - 51 minutes - 63.7 MBThis week Brendan Reed joins us for our discussion on the what, why, and how on the 1 to 1 initiative and the ways we are making it successful. There are also a couple of key announcements for the rest of the month of December. We also interview Thomas Rachele, ELA Academic Supervisor and his experience of using Technology as both a teacher and a Supervisor. Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, and our newest provider TuneIn and leave us feedback! Articles That we've referenced this wee...
Episode 23: The Conclusion of Blended Learning and Ravan East
December 12, 2017 19:35 - 33 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week we finish up our conversation on Blended Learning where we even include some resources. Our Interview of the Week is with Ravan East over at Rebecca Johnson. Articles and Links: https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learning https://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/ https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/ ...
Episode 22: Blended Learning Part 2 & Aimee Baron
December 05, 2017 09:00 - 41 minutes - 47 MBThis week we continue our dive into Blended Learning looking at a lot of the benefits of this educational model (we both love it), on ways on how it saves trees (less paper). Our Interview of the Week is with Aimee Baron over at Rebecca Johnson. For those of you who have never worked in a Kindergarten classroom, this is a must listen and she describes what it is like to incorporate authentic learning opportunities with Technology in her classroom!!! We also have a special Brightspace announ...
Episode 21: Blended Learning and Roni Gold
November 22, 2017 15:40 - 43 minutes - 51.3 MBThis week's podcast begins our deep dive into Blended Learning and Mike goes off on the deep end at one point. (He needs to stop watching Robot movies) Our discussion is one that will go over the next three podcasts so that you are able to digest it in small bites. We also interview Roni Gold from Rebecca Johnson who has a lot of great insights. Articles: https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearn...
Episode 20: Pixar in a Box & Ron Roux
November 09, 2017 15:54 - 36 minutes - 43.1 MBFor this week's episode, we delve into an interesting collaboration between Khan Academy and Pixar that might just give your math lessons a little extra umph and a lot more fun. Plus, it's real-world applications that you might be interested in harnessing. We also interview Ron Roux from Kiley and all of the great things they are doing with technology! Question of the Month: Tells us some of the ways you have integrated technology into your lessons? We are interested in knowing how you are d...
Episode 19: More SAMR & More Dan Manseau Part 2
October 31, 2017 12:00 - 46 minutes - 49.1 MBWe continue our conversation about SAMR and some of the many things that make us excited. We also continue our conversation with Dan Manseau of Boland Elementary School. Let us know your questions about SAMR on Yammer and we can hopefully answer them! The Question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last few weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your g...
Episode 018: SAMR Model Discussion & Dan Manseau Part 1
October 24, 2017 12:00 - 51 minutes - 53.9 MBThat's right this week is the first in a two part episode where Suzanne and Mike discuss the SAMR model, with some practical tips and the first part of Mike's interview with Dan Manseau of Boland Elementary. Come and listen to someone who has been in the district for awhile and has seen everything (Mimeograph anyone). Let us know your questions about SAMR on Yammer and we can hopefully answer them! The Question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last few weeks that we have bee...
Episode 017: Distracted Classroom Part 2 & Programming Through Play
October 03, 2017 12:00 - 40 minutes - 35.4 MBFor this week's episode, we delve deeper into the Distracted Classroom and Mike's Minority Report theory (it's weird) and we look at programming games to teach coding. All the links will be below! The question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last two weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your goals so that the students stay engaged in the classroo...
Episode 016: Distractions, Using Tech to Make Better Readers, & Carmen Oyola Callender
September 27, 2017 14:29 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBThis week Suzanne and I delve into classroom distractions, how technology can make your readers better and a fantastic interview with Art/Chorus Teacher Carmen Oyola Callender. We also are keeping you up to date with all of the tech news in the district! This week's question of the week: Do you allow/use digital notetaking strategies in your class? Let us through Yammer, Twitter or even snail mail! Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback! Twitter: MikeSPSDLA SuzanneSP...
Episode 015: The Wonder of Wonder, New Cast Member & Sheila Slawiak
September 19, 2017 20:00 - 29 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week we add a new cast member, discuss the book Wonder and some resources for it and our interview of the week is with Sheila Slawiak of Forest Park Middle School! This week's question of the week: Do you allow/use digital notetaking strategies in your class? Let us through Yammer, Twitter or even snail mail! Twitter: MikeSPSDLA SuzanneSPSDLA Resources: http://www.literacyshedblog.com/blog/the-wonder-of-wonder http://www.literacyshed.com/the-music-video-shed.html http://www.literacysh...
Episode 014: Information Overload, Introverts Unite, & Erin O'Brien
September 12, 2017 11:00 - 48 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week's episode features discussions on how to evaluate the quality of online information, how to help introverts in the classroom and a great discussion Erin O'Brien from Kensington International School! Articles: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/evaluating-quality-of-online-info-julie-coiro https://sites.google.com/site/tiponlinethinkaloudlessons/ https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/learning/lesson-plans/evaluating-sources-in-a-post-truth-world-ideas-for-teaching-and-learning-about-fake...
Episode 013: Digital Note Taking & Principal Lisa Bakowski
August 29, 2017 11:00 - 51 minutes - 58 MBWe start Season 2 off with a bang. Have you ever thought about digital note taking, do you even know what that means? Well listen in and we have an excellent interview with Lisa Bakowski, Principal of Boland Elementary School. She takes us back in history with her knowledge of technology through the last 20+ years. Articles: Digital Note Taking Strategies That Deepen Student Thinking: https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/08/17/digital-note-taking-strategies-that-deepen-student-thinking/?utm...
The Welcome Back Episode
August 22, 2017 19:48 - 14 minutes - 19.1 MBIt's been a great summer, come and find out all the new tools and updates that have happened while you were out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message
Episode 012: Books to Boards, Assistive Tech for Students & Paul Foster
June 20, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBFor our season finale, we interview Paul Foster, CIO and the boss of our department. He answers all the questions we have about the past, present and future. Do you want to know the process for choosing Brightspace or what is daughter thinks about all the tech? Then take a listen! Suzanne and Mike also talk about a different way to approach Game-Based Learning and a few tech tools that would be great for all students. Articles: Books-to-Games: Transforming Classic Novels Into Role Playing ...
Episode 011.5: Interview with Karen Hall
June 19, 2017 11:00 - 18 minutes - 23.8 MBToday we have a special episode just for our listeners out there. Earlier this year we interviewed Karen Hall and today we are bringing it to you. Hear how she evolved from not using technology to be a leader in her school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message
Episode 011: The Confusing Nature of CBE, Digital Dementia, & Nicole Ouellette
June 13, 2017 10:00 - 56 minutes - 67.7 MBThis week we delve into Competency-Based Education and the confusing nature of it, you leave with more questions than answers, what Digital Dementia is and ways you can fight it. This week we interviewed Nicole Ouellette, a first-year teacher at I.O.E. and her experiences using Technology. Links for this week: http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/overuse-of-devices-and-digital-dementia http://familytech.com/5-ways-to-combat-digital-dementia/ http://babyology.com.au/miscellaneous...
Episode 010: Game-Based Learning, 21st Teacher Characteristics, & Melissa Zeitz
June 06, 2017 13:41 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBThis week Mike and Suzanne tackle Game-Based Learning, which Mike is a super fan of and they look at characteristics of a 21st Educator and what that looks like in this world. Mike also had the opportunity to interview Melissa Zeitz from Liberty Elementary about all things technology including Scratch, Makey-Makey boards and more! Articles this week: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-05-30-how-game-based-learning-encourages-growth-mindset http://www.teachhub.com/5-essential-21st-century-te...
Episode 009: E-Portfolios, Playlists & Staff from Boland Elementary
May 30, 2017 12:54 - 56 minutes - 61.3 MBThis week Mike and Suzanne discuss the purpose of E-Portfolios, a debate on how algorithms and computer science plays into creating personalized learning, and our interview of the week with staff from Boland Elementary! This week's links: https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/03/22/what-will-digital-portfolios-mean-for-college-bound-students/ http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2017/03/29/curriculum-playlists-a-take-on-personalized-learning.html http://www.readworks.org/books/aad --- Send i...
Episode 008: NANOWRIMO, Blended Learning in Kindergarten & Amanda Gonzalez
May 23, 2017 15:16 - 58 minutes - 59.5 MBThis week Suzanne and Mike talk about the latest updates to Brightspace, one of Mike's favorite projects from when he was a teacher and the profound impact it had on his students. We also discussed what Blended Learning looks like even in a Kindergarten Classroom and our interview with Amanda Gonzalez from Sci-Tech about her time in the district using technology. Articles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4-W01baS7I https://www.edutopia.org/blog/national-novel-writing-month-laura-bradley ht...
Episode 007: Design Thinking, Podcast Lists & Jenny O'Brien and Cathy Carroll
May 16, 2017 14:08 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis week Suzanne and Mike take a deep dive into Design Thinking, Suzanne presents us with a top 10 EdTech podcasts, Mike gets a little too excited about one of the Podcasts. Plus we interviewed a couple of teachers from IOE about their experience at the Tech Symposium and how they have applied the things they learned into their classroom. Articles: http://www.fusionyearbooks.com/blog/educational-podcasts/ http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2017/01/how-design-thinking-became-a-bu...
Episode 006.5 Recap
May 09, 2017 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBFor this week's episode we venture off our path and do a brief recap of the last six weeks, since we have only been available for two weeks. We encourage our listeners to go back and check out the prior 6 podcasts. We will be back next week with a regularly scheduled podcast. Leave us a review on Spreaker or Itunes and we will see you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message
Episode 006: Modern Learning, Ebooks in the Classroom, & Wendi DeForest
May 02, 2017 12:45 - 58 minutes - 64.6 MBThis week Mike and Suzanne dive into some of the underpinnings of modern learning, a study comparing ebooks and tactical books, and an interview with Wendi DeForest. Links from the Show: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/11/09/do-digital-natives-prefer-paper-books-to.html https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/04/26/the-essential-underpinnings-of-shifting-to-modern-learning/ https://modernlearners.com/welcome-to-educating-modern-learners/ https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/07/18/how-can...
Episode 005: Girls in Technology, Ted Talks and Principal Mark McCann
April 25, 2017 12:10 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss Girls in Technolgy, Ted Tech Talks (say that one five times fast!), and our interview of the week with Principal Mark McCann. This Week's Hot Takes: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-08/are-girls-learning-the-computer-skills-they-need/8334388 http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2016/05/naep_engineering_test_embargoe.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2016/04/26/researchers-explain-how-stereotypes-keep-girls-out-of-computer-scien...
Episode 004: 21st Century Skills, Introverts & Sean Fitzgerald
April 18, 2017 20:37 - 45 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this week's episode we discussed 21st Century Skills that all students and people really need, How to have a safe classroom for Introverts and our interview this week was with Sean Fitzgerald Systems Engineer from OITA Introvert Article: https://marshallmemo.com/issue.php?I=1dcf1b7f32d745269dde38f47c849044#One 21st Century Skills: https://www.edutopia.org/article/skills-colleges-employers-looking-for-john-mccarthy http://burning-glass.com/the-top-10-soft-skills-employers-look-for-most...
Episode 003: SAMR Model & Erin, Sara, & Katie from WeLearn Tech Symposium
April 18, 2017 20:32 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBThis week we dive into the SAMR model and talk with Erin O'Brien, Sara Wright & Katie Barthelette about their presentation at the Imagine - WeLearn Together ... Technology Symposium and using technology in the classroom. SAMR Articles: http://www.emergingedtech.com/2015/04/examples-of-transforming-lessons-through-samr/ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/introduction-to-the-samr-model https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/samr-and-blooms-taxonomy-assembling-the-puzzle https://w...
Episode 002: Mindset Shifts, Student Critiquing & Interview with Denise Cardona and her Students!
April 18, 2017 20:30 - 56 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this episode, we talk more about the Growth Mindset, students critiquing each other and a great interview with Denise Cardona and her students. Mindset Shifts http://trustedk12.com/whats-next-education-3-big-mindset-shifts/ Students Critiquing Each Other https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/01/10/how-students-critiquing-one-anothers-work-raises-the-quality-bar/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message