In this episode, Jeff Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss Canva for education with special guest Scott Nunes. They talk about the various ways Canva can be used in the classroom, such as creating presentations, student projects, and designing graphics. Scott shares examples of how schools and teachers are using Canva to save time and enhance student engagement. They also discuss the management aspect of using Canva, including how to prevent misuse and maintain a positive learning environment. In t...
Sep 01, 2024•59 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Dr. Brandi Stinson, a principal from Maryland, about the communication app SMORE. They discuss the importance of effective communication in schools and how SMORE helps streamline the process. Dr. Stinson highlights the features of SMORE, such as multimedia integration, polls, translation, scheduling, branding, and analytics. They also discuss different ways to use SMORE, including newsletters, event announcements, and back-to...
Aug 27, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the importance of building professional relationships with teachers, students, and administrators. They emphasize the need to create a comfortable and engaging atmosphere in the classroom, including playing music and assigning seats. They also discuss the importance of introducing new technologies and tools in a thoughtful and approved manner. Additionally, they highlight the significance of building relationshi...
Aug 21, 2024•35 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today podcast, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Katie Novak from SMART Technologies about inclusivity in education. They discuss the conversations and trends at the ISTE conference, the importance of inclusivity in classroom technology, and the features of SMART's inclusive learning bundle. They also talk about the lifespan of SMART boards, the Lumio software, and the future of educational technology. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love...
Aug 19, 2024•23 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the various ways that Canva can be used in the classroom. They talk about the updates and features of Canva, as well as the ease of use for both teachers and students. They highlight the importance of building relationships with students and using Canva to create visually appealing presentations and handouts. They also discuss the use of Canva for creating business cards, email signatures, and social media graph...
Aug 15, 2024•30 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Digital Learning Today, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Diane Manser, an English teacher and author, about the emotional challenges of teaching. Manser discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing the emotional impact of teaching, as well as strategies for building relationships with students and colleagues. She also shares some technology tools she uses in her classroom, such as ThingLink and Padlet, to engage students and facilitate discussions. The episode conclu...
Aug 07, 2024•31 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Diane Manser and Allison Peterson on the program to discuss how Instructional Coaches and Teachers can work together in the classroom this year to support student achievement. 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! To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe t...
Aug 01, 2024•52 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Nell Rosenberg, the National Director for Teleservices at the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech. They discuss how to support students with hearing difficulties and the services provided by Clarke Schools. Nell explains that Clarke has been serving children who are deaf and hard of hearing for over 150 years and offers day school programs, mainstream services, and a tele-services program. She also shares her background as ...
Jul 24, 2024•25 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh, authors of the book 'Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners.' They discuss the importance of personalized learning and how to implement it in schools. They emphasize the need to identify each student as an individual and provide experiences that are engaging and challenging at their own level. They also highlight the significance of celebrating student wins and creating a culture of personalization. The convers...
Jul 17, 2024•49 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Show Notes In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Katie Novak on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024! 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! About SMART Technologies SMART Technologies is a pioneering force in the development of interactive technology solutions. Renowned for SMART Board® interactive displays and comprehensive software offerings, the company is ded...
Jul 16, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Jed Stefanowicz about his book 'Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture for Content Creation'. They discuss their experiences at the ISTE conference and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. They highlight the importance of utility and use cases when considering AI tools for the classroom. They also discuss the challenge of creating a culture of content creation in schools and the benefits of active technology use by students....
Jul 14, 2024•49 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sue Ann Towle, Vice President, Product Management, MetaMetrics on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024 to discuss the new Lexile & Quantile Hub. 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 … MetaMetrics, an innovative leader in educational measurement, assessment, and AI announced at ISTE, the launch of the rede...
Jul 10, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast To Read our Extended Coverage of zSpace, please check out our full ISTELive blog post! ZSpace is an augmented and virtual reality laptop device that brings immersive learning to students without requiring a head-mounted display. It can be used for a wide range of subjects, from animal structure and function to automotive assembly. ZSpace is used in elementary schools all the way up to medical professionals. The technology allows students to manipulate variables and interact with content, providi...
Jul 09, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our teaching methods and better understand our students. This week at the ISTELive Conference, I had the opportunity to meet Eric Swanson, Senior VP of Product Management, Practice and Instruction, and Storey Sitwala, Senior Director of Product Management at Renaissance , to learn about a brand new and groundbreaking platform that promises to transform the educational landscape: Renaissance Next . Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All E...
Jul 06, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Ryan Read on the show to discuss Prompt Engineering and how we can support our teachers and students in the classroom while discussing Artificial Intelligence. 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 … What is Prompt Designing? How to determine your AI Program for the job you need to work on Microsoft C...
Jul 01, 2024•46 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today! 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 … New Products for the Summer of 2024 What is new at VEX Robotics? Financi...
Jun 29, 2024•20 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Christine Cunningham, Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science, Boston to discuss how educators and parents worldwide can use their new YES STEM Curriculum in their classrooms! 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 … STEM is for everyone/every student —YES applies a new model fo...
Jun 27, 2024•20 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Cathy Collins, a Library Media Specialist and ISTE+ASCD Board Member on the show to discuss the ISTELive 2024 conference and how school districts can leverage Artificial Intelligence to teach Digital Literacy. 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 … New Book: Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI: A...
Jun 22, 2024•24 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Thomas on the program to discuss the 2024 ISTELive conference! 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! ISTE 2024 Sessions to Check Out! ONSITE ATTENDEE CONTENT Challenge Design: Getting Started and Going Deeper Learn how to design experiential, standards-driven, problem-based challenges that grow with you and your st...
Jun 17, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ernie Delgado on the program to discuss the upcoming Innovative Educator Conference happening in Southern California on July 29-31. 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! Innovative Educator Conference ( Website ) Conferences as a Vender How will AI impact our students in the future Top 3 technology innovations that have ...
Jun 13, 2024•47 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Rayna Freedman on the program to discuss how she has revolutionized learning in her 5th grade classroom through Project Based Learning. In this episode we learn her strategies for creating student podcasts, blogs, and keeping parents engaged throughout the school 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! Follow Our...
Jun 12, 2024•41 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Melisa Hayes on to the podcast to talk about ISTE 2024 and how you can make the most out of the big conference 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! In This Episode … ISTE 2024 Melisa’s ISTE Sessions Swivl EdPuzzle Booth - Tuesday at 10:00a.m ISTE Playgrounds Littles Taking Action with SDG's - Wednesday 9-11 C...
Jun 10, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kim Zajac on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used to support teacher workload and supporting inclusion and accessibility in the classroom. 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 … ISTE 2024 Instructional Coaches Playground - Monday June 24, 12-2 Basecamp for Creatives Playground -...
May 31, 2024•37 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Chris Cleveland from Pixm Security on the podcast to learn how school districts can not only keep themselves safe from potential hackers but provide valuable professional development to their staff to avoid cyber attacks. 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 … Why are schools being targeted in cyber atta...
May 30, 2024•34 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Adam Geller from Edthena on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used for self-evaluation by staff members in the classroom. 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 … The emergence of AI in education How AI can support teacher professional learning How the AI Coach platform works / supp...
May 29, 2024•35 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Susan Bearden and Dr. Beth Holland on the program to discuss the 2024 National EdTech Plan and how you can use it to develop your schools digital learning strategic plan! 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! Learn about the National Educational Technology Plan Today! In This Episode … What is the National Educational Te...
May 28, 2024•49 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Andrew Caffrey, CEO at Canopy Education on the program to discuss how your students can become Google Certified 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! In This Episode … Google Student certification program Transforming teaching and learning with technology Community Interest / 1% for the Planet Training at scal...
May 23, 2024•33 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today! 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 … What is VEX Robotics? Tell us about the VEX World Championships How does...
May 20, 2024•26 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes educator Dan Thomas on the show to discuss how he is leveraging Project Based Learning activities in his classroom. 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 … Project Based Learning? How do you set up your classroom for PBL? Playing in the Classroom How to set up PBL What if your classroom isn’t ready for PB...
May 15, 2024•28 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Senior Vice President of Learning Products, Mark Pollock onto the podcast to discuss podcasting, education, and how you can create a recording studio in your home studio. 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! About the American College of Education American College of Education (ACE) is an accredited, fully online colleg...
May 01, 2024•32 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 
