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In this episode of TeacherCast LIVE from FETC, I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Jianli Jiao, Dr. Matt Harris, and Victor Rivero to discuss the state of educational technology and professional development worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: * FETC Wrap-up * What does professional development look like worldwide? * How is EdTech different around the world? * The importance of digital literacy for all age levels * How to bring MOOCs into professional learning * The importance of collaboration and networking at conferences * What can American's learn from other global educational systems? About our Guests Dr. Jianli Jiao Dr. Jianli Jiao is Professor of Educational Technology and Director of the Future Education Research Center at the School of Information Technology in Education, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China. He is a pioneer in teaching and learning with the web in mainland China. His research interests span educational technology, blended and online learning, technology-enhanced learning in K12, higher education, and continuing professional education. He has spoken at numerous local, national and international conferences about educational technology, MOOCs, blended and online learning, and published over 10 books, more than 110 articles in refereed journals, and 2100 posts in his own weblog (www.jiaojianli.com) in past 18 years. Currently, he is researching MOOCs, technology-enhanced learning as well as blended learning in K-12 and higher education settings. Dr. Matt Harris Matt Harris, Ed.D. is an international educational consultant based in Singapore. In his work, Dr. Harris helps schools, districts, and educational technology companies with educational technology strategic planning, systems design, training, and program development. Drawing on his award-winning programs, Dr. Harris has worked with schools and large educational organizations in Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America, Australia, and Asia. He also shares his expertise through keynote speeches, articles, and online social channels around educational leadership and technology. Prior to working as a consultant, Dr. Harris worked as an educational leader and teacher having taught all grade levels from preschool to graduate school in technology and mathematics. He worked as a senior administrator in schools and universities in North America and Asia. Dr. Harris is an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Education Expert, Google Certified Innovator, and Common Sense Education Certified Educator. In his spare time, Dr. Harris enjoys exploring the world through travel with his wife and children. Twitter: @MattHarrisEdD LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mattharrisedd Blog: http://www.mattharrisedd.com Vlog: http://edtch.co/EdTechVlog Consulting Website: http://internationaledtech.com Follow our Podcast * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host * Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week.

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with podcaster Dan Kreiness about how you can automate your podcast process.  Learn what apps you should and shouldn't be using to save some time once you hit the record button. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: Leader of Learning Podcast Favorite Podcasting Equipment * Samson Q2U Microphone * Neewer Microphone Stand Instructional leadership through coaching Having a Growth Mindset Personalized Learning Branding The “why” – for me, “where educators can come find inspiration to transform education through effective leadership” The “who” (target audience) – for me educators and aspiring leaders/administrators The “message” – how will it be recieved? Consistency through logo/graphics, sharing content, social Media presence, PLN, conferences, etc. Levering Social Media for your Podcast Automating Social Media Social Media Recurpost IFTTT Audiogram/Headliner.app Website/Blog posts Revive Old Posts Newsletter Mailchimp – create a template About our Guest Dan Kreiness is a middle school administrator, instructional leader, podcast host, and doctoral candidate who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement. Dan began his teaching career by spending nearly eight years in the New York City Department of Education as an eighth grade English language arts teacher, academic intervention specialist, and middle-level literacy coach, then spent nearly five years at Derby Middle School in Derby, Connecticut as a reading teacher and instructional coach. Dan holds masters degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership and is currently a doctoral student in the field of educational leadership. He was named to the 2017 class of ASCD Emerging Leaders. He is also a Google Certified Educator, Nearpod Pioneer, Flipgrid Ambassador and Hoonuit Learning Ambassador. Dan hosts his own Leader of Learning podcast that can be found on music streaming services such as iTunes, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and TuneIn, or on any podcast catcher. Dan has been a recurring host and panelist on the EduMatch Tweet and Talk podcast series. He is also an author who features his writing on his own “Leader of Learning” blog and has contributed guest blogs to The EduCal Blog, Your Instructional Coach, and TeachBoost. In addition to blogging, he also has published works as a contributor to the Edumatch Snapshot in Education (2017) Volume 2: Professional Practice and The EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide: Survive and Thrive in the Kitche...

In this episode of the TeacherCast LIVE from FETC, we speak with Massachusetts educator Eileen Belastock about how school districts are supporting students who may not have the technology at home needed to complete 21st-century homework assignments. In this episode, you will learn: FETC Wrap-up Using Voice Technology in the Classrooms (Google Home / Alexa for EDU) Student Data Privacy Responsible use of Student Data in and out o the classroom What is Digital Equity? About our Guest Eileen Belastock, CETL, is an educational leader who is fueled by the belief that learning anytime/anywhere is critical for both students and educators. In her roles as a high school math teacher, a building administrator, and a district administrator, Eileen understands the importance of ensuring differentiated learning environments that engage all students. Through multiple school district 1:1 programs and implementations of online educational platforms, Eileen Belastock has been instrumental in providing students with equitable learning settings that will prepare them for the 21st Century global environment. Throughout her career in both the corporate and educational settings, Eileen Belastock has encouraged and supported both adult and student learners to challenge themselves to find their passions, grow as lifelong learners and transform education for future generations. Through her articles in online publications such as Tech & Learning, eSchoolNews, and EdScoop, Eileen Belastock spotlights highly innovative educators and administrators as they work to ensure digital equity, student data privacy, and safety in school districts. Eileen showcases and presents at national conferences such as CoSN, ISTE, and FETC on edtech topics that are of critical importance and priorities for school districts across the country. Working with Professional Learning Network leadership groups, Eileen provides educators with opportunities such as webinars, newsletters, and conference events that are designed to provide all learners with skills and knowledge that support active learning in classroom environments. Eileen Belastock models her commitment to ignite digital learning for students through her involvement as a board director on two Massachusetts edtech organizations, MassCUE, and METAA, whose missions are to educate, engage, and collaborate with classroom teachers and school administrators. Always challenging herself through continued education, Eileen Belastock has earned the highly acclaimed CoSN Certified Educational Leader (CETL) designation, the Massachusetts Chief Technology Officer (CTO) certification as well as a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with New Jersey Podcaster Kim Mattina to discuss her new podcast, The Suite Talk, and provide tips and tricks for the new podcaster.  The Suite Talk is a fantastic new podcast that focuses on helping teachers learn G-Suite and can be found at www.TheSuiteTalk.com. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: The Suite Talk Podcast How to get started as a podcaster? How to record using Google Hangouts Creating a niche podcast Coming up with topics that are focused Podcasting vs Face to Face PD Finding the right guest for your audience Podcasting on YouTube and building an online audience through video Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday About Kim Mattina Kim's mission for The Suite Talk is to provide educators with best practices and guidance implementing Google for Education into the classroom.   In order for educators to teach today's learners in future ready schools, they need to equip themselves with crucial digital skills so they can provide the best digital learning environment for their students.     The Suite Talk will provide educators with comfortable and simple conversations about new or existing features of Google for Education,  and ideas to implement Google for Education and other technology tools into the classroom. Kim will provide documentation, screencasts, tips, and tricks that help stimulate and engage student learning while making educators work smarter, not harder.  She hopes that you will benefit from her efforts in providing you with quality professional development and technology integration. Links of Interest Twitter: @The_Tech_Lady About Kim’s Podcast The Suite Talk will provide educators with comfortable and simple conversations about new or existing features of Google for Education, and ideas to implement Google for Education and other technology tools in the classroom.   Website: https://sites.google.com/view/thesuitetalk/home YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChp5i5wei0FFDGScqpviaaQ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iw22ze5a7ccdi4nwa5fb4opzeae?t=The_Suite_Talk Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Learn how to create your own Podcasts with these great resources from TeacherCast Join our brand new Facebook Page! Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick look back on a fantastic trip to the FETC Conference.  Later in the episode, we sit down for a conversation with Sam Brooks and Lance Key to discuss how their school district is personalizing learning in their school district. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions to FETC * Jeff’s Experiences Sunday Podcasting Workshop Meeting Great EdTech Companies Interacting with other Tech Coaches Meeting other Podcasters * Nick’s Experiences Hall Davidson AR/VR Workshop Presenting at Schoology Booth Hanging with other NJ educators/tech coaches * Tech Coach Question Where do I go to learn about the new technologies available to my teachers? Twitter Company Websites Company YouTube Channel #ETCoaches / #TechCoachLife * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment 2 Month: Promo Code TC50 6 Month: Promo Code 100 12 Month: Promo Code 100 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Conversation with Sam and Lance What defines Personalized Learning Helping students reach their goals and dreams Teaching and protecting the Digital Native from harming themselves Should Tech Coaches become Certified Educators? How to implement a Learning Management System Training with teachers How to create a PD Roadmap for all staff members * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * On the Next Episode February 11: Tech Coach Chrome Extensions February 18: Best Ways to Communicate with Teachers February 25: February Tech Coach Round Table Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Tech Tip of the Week It’s great to be able to get out of the classroom to attend professional development conferences.  Where local conferences are a good place to start, it’s also important to try to attend larger regional conferences such as FETC or ISTE to see what is happening on a national level. Join our PLN

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Dr. Will Deyamport from the Dr. Will Podcast to ask the question “Should Teachers Get Paid for their Side Hustle?” If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode,  we discuss: The need for teachers to be helpful vs the thought of giving too much for free When to give and when to take The Edupreneur Documentary The Dr. Will Podcast How to find content to build your brand How to create a podcast (equipment, apps, websites) Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About Dr. Will Dr. Will, as he is affectionately known, is an instructional technologist for a K-12 school district, freelance writer, and Digital Learning and Development Strategist, where he works with teachers and administrators in making sense of going digital.  Additionally, Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show – where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up. Links of Interest Website Twitter @IAmDrWill Facebook Apple Podcasts SimpleCast Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Learn how to Podcast with your Students Today! Learn how to create your own Podcasts with these great resources from TeacherCast Join our brand new Facebook Page! Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 8:30 PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick welcome Educoach cofounder Shira Leibowitz and Tech Coach Kitty Tripp onto the podcast to help us learn how to create a culture of professional learning in our school districts. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and Reactions Coppa/Ferpa Presentation for Mastermind Members www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind $50 off = “TC50” $100 off 6 mo or 12 mo plans = “100” * Creating a Culture of Change in your School District How do you help create and shape a culture when you are not in a position of power? Yes! This is where most of us are and even when I was a director, I still had do several things to create and shape culture. Be vulnerable as a learner. Grab fellow enthusiast and jump into the unknown. Focus on how you can be a creator and promote “creation” based learning as opposed to the consumer focus. Be a consistent encourager and supporter! It’s amazing what people hesitant to buy-in will try once they trust you and know you’re there to support them. * EdTech Integration Plans How to create a plan for Tech Coaches that is “bought” by the district and followed by everyone? What documents or plans help Tech Coaches create their job descriptions and master plans Having worked at the both the director and coaching level, buy-in is a long-term process involving many people that must come together on one page for an extended time. In my 8 years of working in instructional technology, I’ve rarely seen this successfully modeled in a sustained manner with fidelity. What I have learned through these years is I’m in control of my personal buy-in and can affect my sphere of influence and their potential buy-in. All it takes is a small pocket of enthusiasm to ignites change. Then the snowball effect begins to take over. I have successfully seen that occur in each job I’ve been a part of. * How to Stop Doing Things for Teachers How to encourage but not empower them to sit back and let you do the work How do you keep your role of a coach when they don’t want you but know you are going to help them out How do you NOT go into classrooms to teach kids but instead go in to coach teachers. When I’m working with a student, teacher, or administrator, I always start by putting them in the driver seat. I expect them to run the device, and I’m telling them how to accomplish what we’re trying to do. While this may be small, it sets the tone of every interaction. My job is in transition from what the expectations of the position used to be to now changing over to the “coaching cycle.” As I build better rapport with a teacher, the authenticity of the coaching cycle occurs more with each interaction. As a coach I have to be intentional in reading each one of my interactions with those needing help. Everyone is at different stages of support and I’ve got to accept them where they’re at in the process and continue to move them forward. The graphic below is my ultimate goal and while each interaction is not there yet, it’s what I’m moving towards with each time I support an individual: * Creating Systems to Help Tech Coaches How can we create systems to help us get more done each week? Teacher’s book appointments through my calendar which has been amazing for helping me in planning and preparing for each week.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss 4 ways to empower your teachers in the classroom by simply stepping back and removing yourself from the coaching equation. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions Coppa/Ferpa Presentation for Mastermind Members www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind $50 off = “TC50” $100 off 6 mo or 12 mo plans = “100” * 4 ways to STOP doing things for your teachers Have a plan and create a goal Be transparent Put THEM in the driver's seat Just stop doing things! * On the Next Episode Jan 28: Tech Coach Round Table Feb 4: Tech Coach Chrome Extensions Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Tech Tip of the Week Remember that the ultimate goal is to teach your staff to “fish”. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and solve every problem that comes your way. Step aside, ask questions and make sure you are both on the same page. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 8:30 PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD authors Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling on the program to discuss how students can easily pick up complex math concepts no matter what grade or ability level.  Please check out their new book available from ASCD Publications for more information on how you can provide quality math education to your students today! We wish to thank ASCD for helping to put this podcast together. In this episode, we discuss: * The phases children progress through as they master their facts What does fluency mean? How is it different from automaticity? How do games provide meaningful fact practice? What are the disadvantages of timed testing? What alternatives are there to timed testing? Why is it important for teachers and parents to understand the distinction between foundational facts and derived facts, and how should that impact instructional choices? How do we help families understand there are better ways to teach and assess facts? Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About our Guests Jennifer M. Bay-Williams Jennifer M. Bay-Williams is a mathematics teacher educator at the University of Louisville, Kentucky. She has written many articles and books related to K–12 mathematics education, including the popular Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally and the related three-book series, Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics. Bay-Williams is a national leader in mathematics education, having served as a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Board of Directors, secretary and president of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), lead writer for the Standards for Preparing Teachers of Mathematics (AMTE, 2017), and a member of the TODOS: Mathematics for ALL Board of Directors. Bay-Williams taught elementary, middle, and high school students in Missouri and in Peru. She currently works in elementary classrooms in the Louisville area, helping teachers and students attain basic fact fluency while also developing strong mathematical identities. Gina Kling Gina Kling is fortunate to serve the mathematics education community in a variety of ways. Since 2011, she has worked as a curriculum developer for the elementary mathematics curriculum Everyday Mathematics (based at the University of Chicago) with a focus on grades K–3. Recently she served as the grade 1 lead author for the Everyday Mathematics 4 State Editions, the author of the Everyday Mathematics 4 Quick Looks Activity Book, and one of the authors of Everyday Mathematics for Parents: What You Need to Know to Help Your Child Succeed. Kling has taught elementary mathematics content and methods courses for the past 15 years at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. About Math Fact Fluency Mastering the basic facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is an essential goal for all students. Most educators also agree that success at higher levels of math hinges on this fundamental skill. But what's the best way to get there? Are flash cards, drills, and timed tests the answer? If so, then why do students go into the upper elementary grades (and beyond) still counting on their fingers or experiencing math anxiety?

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss why it’s important for Tech Coaches to create systems for their various duties throughout the day that will help them do things just a bit faster. In this episode, we discuss: * Todays Sponsor: www.PodcastingWithStudents.com * Reflections and reactions Mastermind New cohort began on January 10 Next cohort begins in February … reserve your seat today! 2, 6, 12 Month options NJECC Workshop EdTech Integration Plan * FETC TeacherCast Podcasting Workshop Microsoft Interviews Round Table Discussion How Can We Create Systems for our Tech Coaching? What is a “System”? A way to document how something is done A tool that can be used to help you stay organized An opportunity to stay consistent Why are Systems Important? Systems keep tech coaches moving faster and help you work with more teachers to effect change quicker What is an example of a System? Teacher Onboarding System Blog Writing System Podcast Producing System Newsletters  and Emails Scheduling Appointments What could a system look like? A checklist Screenshots Video tutorials A ticket system Gmail filters Great applications that help in creating systems Google Sheets Google Forms If This, Then That Google Sites 3 Things to think about when creating systems for Tech Coaching Think of something important (a task) that needs to get done … over and over Determine what type of system would work best to help automate that task Is there a different way of doing something so you don’t have to keep doing it? Free Downloadable Systems for Tech Coaches and Podcasters Blogging and Podcasting Editorial Calendar (Google Sheets) * On the Next Episode Jan 21: How do you stop doing things for your teachers? Jan 28: Tech Coach Round Table Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Danny “Sunshine” Bauer to discuss the importance of building a community around your website, brand, and podcast.  Danny is the author of the book and with his podcast under the same name, he has certainly grown quite an educational community where he teachers educators how to be better leaders. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! This episode is sponsored by the new educational network Podcasting With Students where you can learn how to bring audio and video podcasts into your classroom. About Danny Bauer Danny “Sunshine” Bauer is the founder of Better Leaders   Schools, a popular blog and most-downloaded podcast for leaders in education. He helps school leaders fight isolation and frustration through his leadership community, “The Mastermind,” in order to gain clarity and find solutions to their greatest challenges. Danny is also the author of a “#1 Hot New Release” on Amazon, The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap, which helps educators create legendary schools. For More Information * Better Leaders, Better Schools * Listen to Danny's Podcast. * Read Danny’s book and create your legendary school. * Journal Template Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Learn how to create your own Podcasts with these great resources from TeacherCast Join our brand new Facebook Page! Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Raysana Hurtado from Intel and California Educator, Kennan Scott, onto the program to discuss how Intel is transforming education by demonstrating what might be possible in not just the “classroom of the future”, but the “classroom of the present”. This year, Intel traveled across the country working with teachers and students to showcase their Intel's Tech Learning Lab, a custom-built, mobile truck that is filled with the most amazing virtual reality and augmented reality workstations to provide hands-on activities to teach students about coding and robotics. I'd like to thank Intel for joining me for this podcast. In this episode, we discuss: The future classroom is one that incorporates powerful technology and encourages creative approaches to learning, supporting education goals today and for tomorrow. Until now, classroom technology has been used as an add-on to existing instructional methods rather than as tools to improve or revolutionize instruction. Cutting-edge technology-based educational programs can emphasize deeper collaboration and engagement, versus student instruction on software that likely will be obsolete by the time they enter the workforce. Intel’s Tech Learning Lab is an example of how innovative teaching methods, like hands-on, dynamic learning, can help educators build the leaders of tomorrow by developing fundamental career skills like communication, collaboration, self-awareness, problem-solving, critical thinking and more. Some of the demo sessions on the tour include coding a drone to fly, hands-on lessons through virtual reality, introduction to artificial intelligence, design thinking skills, and more. Some of the truck’s VR experiences allowed participants to: Take a virtual field trip to the Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Develop virtual robots in the Robotics lab using RoboEngineers by Filament Games. Pilot a spaceship and travel the universe to explore the Milky Way galaxy via virtual reality by VictoryVR. Participate in virtual frog dissections, providing a safer, cost-effective, and more humane life science/anatomy lessons by VictoryVR. Program highlights to-date include: 2,150+ students, educators and general public have participated in immersive educational experiences through the Tech Learning Lab 1,020+ virtual tours of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” exhibit 700+ frogs virtually dissected through hands-on science lessons   Technologies in the campaign included Intel AI, PCs by Intel, Lenovo, Alienware, HP, virtual reality by Oculus and HTC Vive and more. Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About Intel Intel, a leader in the semiconductor industry, is shaping the data-centric future with computing and communications technology that is the foundation of the world’s innovations. The company’s engineering expertise is helping address the world’s greatest challenges as well as helping secure, power and connect billions of devices and the infrastructure of the smart, connected world – from the cloud to the network to the edge and everything in between. Intel’s 360⁰ approach to education technology keeps the focus on a student-centered learning experience. It gives educators access to digital tools, content and data that takes personalized learning to the next level. And it enables students to hone 21st-century sk...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss the importance of not only identifying what school districts want their student and staff cultures to be but how to set up a successful roadmap to help everyone achieve their goals each year. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions from last weeks episode * New Mastermind starts this week First meeting is January 10 12 Step EdTech Integration Plan TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * 5 Ways to Shift the Culture of your School District Identifying school goals Strategic Plan (District Level) EdTech Integration Plan (Curricular Level) Tech Plan (Technology Level) Community Involvement (Township Level) Having a clear vision of what those goals are and how the district wants to achieve them. Creating a roadmap Involving all members of the school community Having a clear plan that is well communicated to all staff members and community members Is every decision leading back to the school goals? Communicate clearly and often Be honest but be transparent Highlight and Recognize Staff and Student Achievements Creating incentives for achieving those goals Build interconnectedness of staff (show their awesome) Badging (PD) Pineapple Program Certification Programs Student activities Creating opportunities for group activities outside of the traditional school day Movie Night Family Trips Happy Hour * On the Next Episode Jan 14: How to create systems for your tech coaching Jan 21: How do you stop doing things for your teachers? Jan 28: Tech Coach Round Table Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Nicholas Amaral | @NamaralEDU Tech Coach Tip of the Week As your school district begins the process of creating an EdTech Plan it’s important that you also redefine what you want the culture of your district to be.  For this reason it’s important to have time away from the office for staff members to meet and interact with each other so they can become a team inside the office during the week. Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.

In this episode of EdTech in the Classroom, we welcome Naasira Wahid  from the Sony KOOV team and Andrew Buitron from Barrio Logan College Institute on to the podcast to discuss how KOOV is transforming classrooms worldwide by providing a robust STEM component that allows students to imagine, build, code, and create! In this episode, you will learn: Nurture creativity with KOOV blocks:  KOOV blocks come in seven different shapes and seven different colors, opening up a wide world of 3D building possibilities. Inviting to both boys and girls, the blocks help learners to think in 3D and develop spatial awareness skills. Build robots with sensors and actuators to make them come alive:  Coming complete with over 300 building blocks and accessories plus a plethora of sensors, motors, and LEDs, KOOV opens the doors to almost endless robotic possibilities.          Drag and drop visual programing:  Using code to make robots come alive is simple, with a graphic interface that’s intuitive for both beginners and experienced coders.                Learning Courses for all skill levels:  Over 50 hours of content to get students excited about coding, design and STEAM with a wealth of interactive, educational content progressing from basic components to programming logic, structure and processes.                Explore infinite options with Robot Recipes: Featuring step-by-step instructions, 43 pre-coded designs gives students a great way to build at their own pace and use the skills they learn along the way to create original robots. Safely share creations, view robots made by others and download code to remix:  By tapping into the worldwide community of KOOV users, students can share creations, code and ideas — all within a secure space that’s well-supervised, student-friendly and incredibly collaborative.       Compatible on multiple platforms:  Available for Mac OS, Windows, Chromebook and iOS (iPad only)2, the KOOV app is included with every KOOV kit1.               Ideal for students ages 8 and up:   From first-timers to seasoned junior creators, just about anyone can jump right into KOOV. Even advanced coders can challenge themselves by designing, building and coding their own creations.             A turnkey STEAM education solution for educators:  Offering curriculum-aligned lesson plans, step-by-step teacher guides, student progress reports and classroom management features, KOOV can be quickly implemented in any classroom to support the STEAM educational approach.            One kit accommodates up to five students:  KOOV is flexible enough for students to use for independent study or in a structured setting led by an educator. One KOOV Educator Kit can accommodate up to five students.   Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Edtech in the Classroom Homepage – www.EdtechInTheClassroom.com Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About our Guest Naasira Wahid Naasira Wahid is part of the new business division with Sony Electronics.  In this role she works with new and innovative products from the Sony R&D Team as well as with the Sony Global Education Division on KOOV, Sony’s new coding, robotics and design kit aimed at educators.   Naasira has a background in both operations and supply chain with 10+ years developing strategies relating to new  product launches. In her work on KOOV, Naasira spearheaded the creation of the KOOV Pilot Program which seeks to engage the education community directly to gain a better understanding of their needs and how best to support efforts and curriculum needs in STEM education. The KOOV pilot program allows educators,

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, I sit down with podcaster and Instructional Technology Coach, Gabriel Garillo, to discuss the importance of having positive communication with your students.  Gabriel is not only a fantastic Tech Coach in Texas but also is the host of the brand new Edtech Bites podcast that can be found on all of the major podcasting platforms. In today's episode, we discuss how podcasting can be used not just as a tool to provide instruction but also as a vehicle that allows students to grow and mature as young adults.  Gabriel has an amazing outlook on the subject and why podcasting and food should always be found next to each other. If you are a podcaster and would like your show to be featured on a future episode of Educational Podcasting Today, please leave us a voice message and let us know a bit about yourself and your podcast.  We would love to have you on this year. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Topics Discussed on the Podcast * Who is Gabriel Carrilo? * Why bring food into the podcasting world? * Web Development (Google Sites vs WordPress) * Teaching with Podcasts in the Classroom * Our Favorite Audio/Video applications * Zoom * Synth * Flipgrid * Screencastify * Equipment Mentioned on the Show * Snowball Microphone * Chromebooks * Yetti Microphones Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury About our Guest Gabriel Carrillo is an Educational Technology Specialist. He’s been in the educational field since he graduated high school and has served as an instructional assistant, substitute teacher, teacher, dean of students, and assistant principal. He started his journey in California then moved to Arizona with his wife and started their family in the desert. After 11 years in the dry heat, he picked up his family and off they went to Texas, to a much more humid environment.  He loves helping those who help our students. He currently supports teachers with all of their EdTech needs in the classroom. This includes troubleshooting, planning lessons/units with teachers, modeling lessons for teachers, and providing professional development. In addition, he’s presented at various conferences in Arizona as well as FETC. In addition to this, he is also a foodie and loves to cook and chow down on food of al...