Vartek Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA podcast for educators, by educators. With the Vartek Podcast, you’ll hear from experts and doers in the field of technology integration and educational technology. Let's take a byte out of knowledge.
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Episode 18 - Cybersecurity for K-12 School Administrators - What do you need to know now?
January 21, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBOn today’s episode, we sat down with Eric Kron, Cybersecurity Awareness Advocate with KnowBe4 to discuss what K-12 Administrators must know now to protect their school's sensitive information from Cyber Security threats. Eric has 20 years of extensive background in Cybersecurity serving the military, private companies in Aerospace, Medical, and Manufacturing environments, as well in education with K-12 schools across the country. His expertise gives him a special perspective of the challen...
Season 2 Episode 17: Cybersecurity in the K-12 Education World
January 06, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Swantko, Senior Global Cybersecurity Sales Executive with Techguard to discuss the serious risks K-12 Administrators must pay attention to when it comes to protecting their sensitive information from Cyber Security threats. Kate's extensive background in serving Techguard in Cybersecurity sales gives her a unique understanding of the challenges school leaders are faced with on a daily basis in keeping their faculty, staff, and most importantly their...
Season 2 Episode 17: Cybersecurity in the K-12 Education World
January 06, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBOn today’s episode, we sat down with Kate Swantko, Senior Global Cybersecurity Sales Executive with Techguard to discuss the serious risks K-12 Administrators must pay attention to when it comes to protecting their sensitive information from Cyber Security threats. Kate's extensive background in serving Techguard in Cybersecurity sales gives her a unique understanding of the challenges school leaders are faced with on a daily basis in keeping their faculty, staff, and most importantly their...
Season 2, Episode 16: LMS Panel with the Vartek iTeam Part 2
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBOn today’s episode, we sat down with Vartek's awesome crew of technology integration specialists - also known as the ‘iTeam,” and we’re talking Learning Management Systems, or LMS. This is part two of a two-part series discussing LMS and its role in teaching and learning. Listen to Episode 15 here. Our panel of experts shares experiences in using LMS during and after Covid, as well as how to ensure successful adoption of an LMS, and examples of data to drive instruction and how the LMS pla...
Season 2, Episode 16: LMS Panel with the Vartek iTeam Part 2
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBOn today’s episode, we sat down with Vartek's awesome crew of technology integration specialists - also known as the ‘iTeam,” and we’re talking Learning Management Systems, or LMS. This is part two of a two-part series discussing LMS and its role in teaching and learning. Listen to Episode 15 here. Our panel of experts shares experiences in using LMS during and after Covid, as well as how to ensure successful adoption of an LMS, and examples of data to drive instruction and how the LMS pla...
Season 2, Episode 15: LMS Panel with the Vartek iTeam Part 1
November 02, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBOn today’s episode, we sat down with Vartek's awesome crew of technology integration specialists - also known as the ‘iTeam,” and we’re talking Learning Management Systems, or LMS. This is part one of a two-part series discussing LMS and its role in teaching and learning. Our panel of experts shares experiences in using LMS during and after Covid, as well as how to ensure successful adoption of an LMS, and examples of data to drive instruction and how the LMS plays a part. _______ Don’t...
Season 2, Episode 14: Interactive Panels with Michael Brothers of Promethean World
October 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOn today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Brothers, Classroom Technology Specialist of Promethean World. Michael brings over two decades of K12 classroom technology experience to this conversation and gives us a small taste of the work Promethean is doing to untether teachers and learners. Promethean Resources Promethean Power Hour: Element Series Panel Orientation Have a new Promethean ActivPanel? Want to learn more about it? Come and learn the ins and outs of your Element Series Ac...
Season 2, Episode 14: Interactive Panels with Michael Brothers of Promethean World
October 19, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBOn today’s episode, we sit down with Michael Brothers, Classroom Technology Specialist of Promethean World. Michael brings over two decades of K12 classroom technology experience to this conversation and gives us a small taste of the work Promethean is doing to untether teachers and learners. Promethean Resources Promethean Power Hour: Element Series Panel Orientation Have a new Promethean ActivPanel? Want to learn more about it? Come and learn the ins and outs of your Element Series Ac...
Season 2, Episode 13: Focusing on Equity and Wellness at All Levels, with Zandra Jo Galvan
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOn today’s episode, we sit down with Zandra Jo Galvan, Superintendent of Greenfield Union School District in Monterrey County, California. Zandra is a champion for equity, wellness, and community, and we get to learn a little about how she is blazing her path as the leader of the school district she once attended. About Zandra Zandra Jo Galvan has served as Superintendent of the Greenfield Union School District since August 2017 and has worked in public education since 1993. She is passion...
Season 2, Episode 12: EdTech from the Classroom to Administration, with Jon Corippo
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and I are joined by Jon Corippo, Educator, Consultant, Author, and EdTech enthusiast. Jon shares his experience from the classroom, to administration, to the tech office and everywhere in between. This is a fun listen - we hope you enjoy! About Jon Jon Corippo describes himself as a “formerly disgruntled student.” He made it almost all the way through school at a 2.9 GPA. His final three semesters in Advertising changed everything, though: Advertising classes we...
Season 2, Episode 11: A Leader's Legacy, with Dr. Nick Polyak
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and I are joined by Dr. Nick Polyak, proud superintendent of Leyden High School District in Illinois, author, and leader of #SuptChat on Twitter. Nick shares with us his hopes for his community, what he wants his legacy to be, and advice he has for aspiring school leaders. Hint, you don’t have to have all the answers today. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. About Nick Dr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden Community High...
Season 2, Episode 10: Leading with Positivity, with Glenn Robbins
August 25, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe’re excited to bring you today’s episode with Glenn Robbins, proud superintendent of Brigantine School District in Brigantine, New Jersey. Glenn shares his approach to leadership with Misty and Jamie - an approach that’s rooted in positivity and empowerment. We packed a lot into this short episode, and we can’t wait to have Glenn back on later this school year. A quick housekeeping note: we experienced some technical difficulties with the audio late in this episode. About Glenn Glenn R...
Season 2, Episode 9: Back-to-School Prep with Michelle Henry, El Dorado School District
August 10, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBOn today’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest - Michelle Henry, Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Federal Programs from Vartek Partner, El Dorado School District in Arkansas. Michelle is accompanied by Vartek EdTech Leader, Rachelle Crawford, and the two share with Jamie and Misty what a successful back-to-school experience looks like in a Vartek partnership. Listen in to learn how collaboration is key to a smooth return to learning for teachers and students. _____ A...
Season 2, Episode 8: Tackling Challenges Facing K12 Technology Leaders, with Arline Pique
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 22 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie sit down with Arline Pique, Director of Technology for Hamilton County ESC Technology Assistance Group. A Certified Educational Technology Leader, Arline oversees the ESC’s technology services to schools located in Hamilton County. These services include workshops and professional development, seasonal or temporary tech assistance, and technology leadership, planning, and administration. This episode goes into detail about major lessons technology leader...
Season 2, Episode 7: Why You Need a Plan to Pilot Technology, with Christian Long
July 14, 2021 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie are joined by Christian Long, Digital Innovation Administrator at Oak Hills Local Schools. They discuss the value of piloting and seeking teacher feedback when making technology decisions. Christian speaks to the value of conducting technology pilots, how to solicit teacher feedback, and provides a brief roadmap on how to implement pilots. _____ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform....
Season 2, Episode 6: Brooke Gessler, Sidney City Schools
June 29, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie are joined by Brooke Gessler, Sidney City Schools K-12 Curriculum Director and long-time educator. This episode covers the value in creating an EdTech Plan and aligning technology with instructional goals. Vartek and Sidney City Schools have partnered to create a blended learning environment. About Brooke Brooke recently finished her 20th year serving as an educator for Sidney City Schools. In those two decades, she has taught high school English, was a...
Season 2, Episode 5: Mary Snellgrove, Butler County ESC/ISTE
June 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBEpisode Description On today’s episode, Misty and Jamie are joined by Mary Snellgrove, Butler County ESC Instructional Specialist and ISTE Certified Authorized Provider (CAP). This episode goes into detail on what ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), how educators can get involved, and why coaching in the classroom is critical to help move curriculum goals forward. Check this out! Butler County ESC is offering a discount code for ISTE registration in June 2021. If yo...
Season 2, Episode 4: John Sowash, Google Guru
June 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 15.1 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie meet with John Sowash, educational consultant and certified Google guru. This crew covers how Google prepared to support the needs of educators during COVID, and what to expect on the company’s upcoming roadmap. Resources: John's blog post about updates for 2021. About John: John Sowash is an experienced classroom teacher, former school administrator, author of The Chromebook Classroom, and founder of the Google Certification Academy. John inspires ed...
Season 2, Episode 3: The 2021 Vartek Virtual Summit
May 25, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 2.9 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie sit down and discuss our upcoming Vartek Virtual Summit. The Virtual Summit is back for a second year of providing educators and K12 administrators with brief but impactful professional development sessions. Beginning June 8, join us each Tuesday for a series of virtual professional development sessions covering a range of topics from technology integration best practices and SAMR, to escape rooms and LMS usage. Each session will start on the hour and b...
Season 2, Episode 2: Cincinnati Educational Leaders
May 11, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 15.7 MBOn today’s episode, Misty and Jamie sit down with technology and curriculum experts from our partners in Hamilton City Schools and Milford Exempted Village Schools. Joining us today from Milford are: Dr. Rob Dunn, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Innovation, Paul Daniels, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Jill Hollandsworth-Smith, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Our partners from Hamilton are: Tricia Smith, Co-Director of Technology ...
Season 2, Episode 1: We're Back!
May 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBWelcome back to season 2 of The Vartek Podcast. We’re excited to be back with you - whether you listen on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify - we’re glad you’re here. We’ve got quite the lineup of educational experts as guests this season. Join our hosts, Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin, as we sit down with K12 educational leaders to discuss critical topics that are facing our schools today. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite p...
Season 2, Episode 1: We're Back!
May 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBWelcome back to season 2 of The Vartek Podcast. We’re excited to be back with you - whether you listen on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify - we’re glad you’re here. We’ve got quite the lineup of educational experts as guests this season. Join our hosts, Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin, as we sit down with K12 educational leaders to discuss critical topics that are facing our schools today. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite p...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 8 - Best Practices in Online Learning
November 19, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBOn today’s episode Misty Oerther, Vartek's Director - Technology Integration - is sharing some best practices in online learning. The transition from online to hybrid to face-to-face and back again certainly presents a set of challenges to overcome. Listen in as Misty deals out some encouragement and ideas to your blended learning environment. Now, let's take a byte out of knowledge. Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 7 - A Company that Delivers
November 11, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MBOn today’s episode, Jamie Martin, Director - Customer Experience, and I talk (A)ccountability and (E)volution. You already know these are two of our APPLE core values here at Vartek, along with Preparation, Performance, and Learning. It’s our goal to showcase those values in partnership with our clients. Let’s dig in to how Vartek uses deliverables for proof of value. Join us as we take a "byte" out of knowledge. Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube -...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 6 - Five Tips for Engaging Online Lessons
November 04, 2020 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.22 MBEight months into a new way of teaching and learning, we are still feeling the pain of an online lesson. Teachers are among the best adapters I know, shifting focus as quick as lightning to meet the needs of their learners. The recent shift to a full (or hybrid) online instruction model certainly came with some challenges. On today's episode, Misty Oerther, Director - Technology Integration, gives you five tips for creating engaging online lessons. Join us as we take a "byte" out of know...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 5 - OSBA Learning Session Preview
October 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB**Editor's Note: The learning session is November 9th (not 11th) at 11 am** In this episode, host Misty Oerther, Vartek Director - Technology Integration, sits down with Jillian Matheny, Academic Technology Coordinator to discuss their learning session at this year's upcoming Ohio School Board Association's Capital Conference. Join Misty, Jillian, and Brooke Gessler from Sidney City Schools, as they take attendees on a road trip for purposeful technology integration. Their learning sess...
Vartek Podcast, Episode 4 - Who is Vartek?
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOn this episode of the Vartek Podcast, hosts Misty Oerther and Jamie Martin dive into the details on who we are, and how we serve our partners. Now, let's take a byte out of knowledge! See the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xhbp039ucSg Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 3 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned/Joey Legg
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs interviews Joey Legg, Classroom Technology Coach at El Dorado School District in Arkansas, to gain his insights on distance learning in the spring and how to overcome challenges in the 2020-2021 school year. Tune in, and take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 3 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned Part II
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs interviews Joey Legg, Classroom Technology Coach at El Dorado School District in Arkansas, to gain his insights on distance learning in the spring and how to overcome challenges in the 2020-2021 school year. Tune in, and take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 2 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned Part I
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs dives into some of the lessons learned with Angel DeGrasse, Senior Classroom Technology Coach. Let's take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 2 - Distance Learning, Lessons Learned/Angel DeGrasse
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode, host Lee Jacobs dives into some of the lessons learned with Angel DeGrasse, Senior Classroom Technology Coach. Let's take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 1 - Introducing the Podcast!
September 30, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBIn this episode, we meet Jamie Martin and Misty Oerther, Vartek's Director - Customer Experience and Director - Technology Integration. Jamie and Misty review the purpose of the podcast and why listeners should tune in. Let's take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.
Vartek Podcast, Episode 1 - Introducing the Podcast!
September 30, 2020 17:00 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBIn this episode, we meet Jamie Martin and Misty Oerther, Vartek's Director - Customer Experience and Director - Technology Integration. Jamie and Misty review the purpose of the podcast and why listeners should tune in. Let's take a byte out of knowledge! Visit us on social: Twitter - @Vartek LinkedIn - Vartek Services YouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.