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What happens when you try to flip an inner-city class of students with limited resources? Tune in and find out... Follow:@jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Kathy Swanger is a history teacher and technology coach at Marion Harding High School in rural district in Stryker, Ohio. After studying the idea and attending FlipCon 12 in Chicago, she was hooked.

Many believe that there is a correlation between the quality of a child's handwriting and their literacy and intelligence. Others assert that there is no relevant connection and, more importantly, that the advent of computers makes practicing handwriting less important.

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 6/18/13 #Edchat on the challenges of getting unconnected educators involved on Twitter. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @sjunkins @bamradionetwork Sean Junkins currently works as a Technology Integration Specialist in Horry County Schools in Myrtle Beach, SC. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Teacher. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this episode, we talk with a brand new teacher who decided to try flipping her classroom. Find out what this first-time flipper discovered and the impact it had on her and her students. Follow:@amber_mueller2 @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Amber Mueller, 5th grade teacher at Lily Lake Elementary in Stillwater, MN, has been teaching for the past two years.

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 6/11/13 #Edchat on the challenges of differentiating instruction. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Justin Staub is a Social Studies teacher and building technology leader at the Downingtown STEM Academy, an International Baccalaureate world school with a 1:1 Macbook Program. Twitter @MrStaubSTEM / blog drstaub.wordpress.com. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

According to our guests pre-service teachers, administrators, and universities are behind the education technology curve. This week's Edtech Chat discussed the challenges we face in bridging the gap between etdech possibilities and preparation. Follow:@L_Hilt @Mcleod @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Lyn Hilt is an Elementary principal; K-6 technology integration coach; author, "The Principal's Post" (blog)and regular on-air commentator for BAM Radio Network. Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on K-12 school technology leadership issues. Dr. McLeod currently serves as the Director of Innovation for Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency in Iowa. He also is the Founding Director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE).

Our guest today is the ISTE Teacher of the Year for 2013. What is he doing that made him stand out? Like most connected educators, he was very willing to swing open the doors of his classroom, his mind and his heart to give us a peek. Follow:@coolcatteacher @TheNerdyTeacher @bamradionetwork Nicholas Provenzano is a high school English teacher that is passionate about integrating technology into the classroom. He is the #Edcamp Detroit Organizer, the 2013 MACUL Technology Using Teacher of the Year, ISTE 2013 Outstanding Teacher of the Year and The 'Lady Gaga' of teaching. He writes about his thoughts on education at TheNerdyTeacher.com.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss what makes really great and effective technology-based professional development. We also cover things to avoid. Follow:@thomascmurray @ajpodchaski @Cvanderark@SrtaLisa @garnet_hillman @Getting_Smart @bamradionetwork Caroline Vander Ark Davis is COO and Partner of Getting Smart an education advocacy firm that advocates for innovations that customize learning and extend access (Twitter @Cvanderark). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal.