Our guest is credited with coining the term "App Smashing." In this segment he explains the concept and how he creates powerful leaning experiences by pushing the outer limits of education technology. Follow: @gregkulowiec @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Greg Kulowiec is a former high school history teacher who is now an instructor and presenter with EdTechTeacher. Creator of AppSmashing.
New digital note taking methods are transforming teaching and learning. Our guest opens our eyes to the new possibilities with digital inking, collaborative note taking and enhanced note taking. Learn more... Follow: @tomgrissom @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork Dr. Tom Grissom specializes in the practical applications of technology, instructional design, and new media for the improvement of teaching and learning. He is a recognized leader in the area of educational technologies and technology pl...
Our guest today shares a mind-blowing array of apps that she has aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy and the Common Core. Follow:@mrsevon1 @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Monica Evon is a third grade teacher and will be teaching fourth grade in the fall. This will her 29th year in the education profession. She is a team leader, literacy facilitator, a K-Kid's advisor, and 1:1 iPad Classroom. She also has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Ed. and Special Education K-12 and Mas...
Our guest is a Google Chrome guru with loads of tips on improving your teaching with Chrome extensions. Follow: @mrpiercEy, @coolcatteacher, @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Donnie Piercey is a Google Certified Fifth Grade Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist for Eminence Independent Schools in Kentucky. He is a frequent presenter at conferences across the United States and is always trying to find innovative ways to incorporate technology into his classroom.
Tune in as we check in with the author of one of our favorite resources for finding great education technology tools. Follow: @@rmbyrneblog, @coolcatteacher, @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers, reaches more than 100,000 educators. He is an international speaker sharing free resources that educators can use to enhance their students' learning experie...
Tweech me is an app that was developed to help teachers learn how to use Twitter for professional development. Follow: @s_bearden @HTEATech @coolcatteacher @donnaroman #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL. A speaker, frequent guest blogger, and a contributing author to the Huffington Post and was ranked #9 on their list of “The 50 Most Social CIOs on Twitter.” Bearden co-founded and moderates #ed...
In this segment we talk about how teachers are moving from isolation to connection, sharing and collaboration. Listen in as we discuss what this means for the future of education. Follow: @lioujames @saraesuiter @snbeach @dcambrid @edconnectr @bamradionetwork #ce14, #CENZ14, #echatNZ, #cenor14 Sara Trettin is a Presidential Management Fellow leading digital engagement for the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to ED, Sara worked as an information literacy...
The days of teaching in isolation behind classroom walls are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Find out why increasing numbers of educators are forming dream teams called Personal learning networks. Follow: @tomdeboor @dcambrid @snbeach @virtuallykaren @dwenmoth @annmic @edconnectr @bamradionetwork #ce14, #CENZ14, #echatNZ, #cenor14 Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach is CEO of Powerful Learning Practice, where she works with schools and districts across the world on creating learning cultures and communi...
Our guest, Eric Sheninger, was recently included on Time Magazine's list of the 140 best Twitter feeds. He was the only educator on the list. We thought it could be helpful to sit down with him, pick his brain and see if we could glean any insights about how any educator could create a better Twitter feed. Follow: @NMHS_Principal @iplante @s_bearden @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat Eric Sheninger is an award-winning Principal at New...
This week we discuss the highlights from the Edchat session on resistance to teaching with technology. What's behind it? Join us as we take a look and a swing at some solutions. Follow:@tomwhitby @shiftparadigm @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Wi...
In this segment we talk with the director of an interactive game between high school and college students that teachers about the middle east. Follow:@stanzj @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jeff Stanzler is a faculty member at the University of Michigan School of Education, where he directs the Interactive Communications and Simulations (ICS) group, and works in teacher education and learning technologies. He is also on the faculty of the Center for Middle Eastern an...
In this summary of the 11/04/13 Edtechchat we look back at the wake of National Connected Educator Month and try to assess its impact. Follow: @S_bearden @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group, cofounder of #MDedchat and #edtechchat, and contributing writer for Edsurge and SmartBlog for Education. Sharon Plante, is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden, is the Director of Information...
In this summary of the 9/16/13 Edtechchat we discuss best practices for using social media in the classroom and modeling those practices. Follow: @thomascmurray @iplante @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @KatrinaStevens1 @bamradionetwork Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant wit...
Along with the many benefits of being able to freely access the world's information online comes the challenge of separating reliable information from unreliable. How can teachers help students avoid the scams, scoundrels and hoaxes that come with bringing the Internet into the classroom? Robert Pondiscio is a former South Bronx 5th grade teacher, Pondiscio has written and lectured extensively about education and ed reform, most recently as the Vice President of the Core Knowledge Foundation. Br...
In this segment we recap last week's first "open chat" where the topics surfaced Edcamp style from the participants in real-time. The result was a spike in participation, great ideas and a round up of great tools... listen to the summary. Follow: @s_bearden @ajpodchaski @iplante @KatrinaStevens1 @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Alex J Podchaski (@ajpodchaski) serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Sharon Plante (@iplante) is Director of Technolog...
Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 7/9/13 evening #Edchat on whether being connected is having an impact in education at the systemic level. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @justintarte @bamradionetwork Dr. Justin Tarte is the Director of Curriculum & Support Services in the Union R-XI School District in Union, MO. Nancy Blairis a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,...
Our guest today is passionate about relentlessly challenging himself to driving his teaching practice forward. Tune in as he talks about how he developed that habit of leaning into the future. Follow:@coolcatteacher @coffeechugbooks @bamradionetwork Aaron Maurer, but most people know him as Coffeechug. He is an educator for Bettendorf Middle School in Bettendorf, Iowa. After nine years teaching 6th grade(5 years) and gifted education(4 years) he is now taking on a new job as an instructional coa...
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 contribut...
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.
Schools districts, parents and teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the myriad issues that Internet access introduces into school settings. This week we discuss the digital challenges teachers face. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @jstevens009 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the...
In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.
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 Wor...
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 r...
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 Wor...
In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we look at the benefits and challenges of using iPads in the classroom. Follow:@@iplante @ajpodchaski @s_bearden @hallroberts @dinamoati @alicekheller @scottorocco @mrcsays @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal...
In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.
In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss smart strategies and tools for curating digital resources. Follow:@thomascmurray @web20classroom @bcurrie5 @L_hilt @jstevens009 @bamradionetwork Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools where he oversees the technology program for 80 schools and 53,000 students. He has won several awards including being named a 2012 ASCD Emerging Leader and the worldwide Edublogs Educational Twitterer ...
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 Technolo...
