ORIGO Education brings a conceptual understanding of mathematics to the forefront of teaching and learning. Their instructional approach builds on students' natural ability to develop understanding and number sense. It helps students avoid misconceptions and promotes confidence with efficient thinking strategies. Games and practical applications help to cement the concepts and skills. ORIGO believes: Learning is a social process that requires language and discourse. Students who develop strong t...
Apr 13, 2020•19 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast To help support teachers and students during the COVID-19 crisis, K-12 publishing company, TCI, is offering free digital access to its platform for learning social studies and science to qualified schools and teachers until the end of the school year. Used by more than 200,000 teachers in 50,000 schools around the country, TCI’s science and social studies curriculums and services for educators are based on proven teaching strategies and practices that bring education to life in order to ac...
Apr 11, 2020•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with 3M Young Scientist Chalenge winner Hannah Herbst to discuss the importance not only of encouraging your students to take that next step into STEM Education but how to support your students when THEY are the ones directing their own learning and seeking your guidance. 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 ...
Apr 05, 2020•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of helping our students understand Copyright law and how it can affect the projects that they work on each day in class. 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 Why we believe that kids today need to be taught the basics of copyright.It has become an essential element of digital literacy.&n...
Feb 10, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Nefertiti Dukes, the Educator Growth Lead at Screencastify on the podcast to discuss 5 Ways to use Video in the Classroom. Are you using Screencastify in your classroom to create video tutorials or other curricular projects? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below and share what is awesome about your classroom! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact P...
Jan 08, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Hillary Scharton from Instructure (CanvasLMS) to discuss the importance of creating meaningful, obtainable, and measurable New Year Resolutions with your students. About our Guest: Hilary Scharton VP, K-12 STRATEGY Hilary Scharton loves education and has worked in it, in some form or another, for her entire career. As VP of K-12 Strategy for Instructure, she sets the strategic vision for how Canvas makes its products even more aweso...
Dec 25, 2019•23 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes VP of K-12 Strategy, Hillary Scharton and Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Education, Mike Tholfsen on the show to discuss how the Immersive Reader can now be used to help millions of students using the Canvas Learning Management System. “Reading is foundational to learning, and through this partnership Instructure and Microsoft will help more students of all abilities learn,” said Tara Gunther, VP of partnerships at In...
Nov 01, 2019•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we meet Colorado Science Teacher Ryan Johson who last year, mentored a team of students to the final round of the Conrad Challenge . The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or another adult) to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Envi...
Oct 15, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast we are having the second podcast in our LEGO Education series all about STEM robotics league, FIRST LEGO League. Some of you who are listeners may be involved in FIRST LEGO League yourselves. Maybe you’re a parent or a teacher who is a coach of FIRST LEGO League or you may have a child who is involved in FIRST LEGO League. As a Master Educator for LEGO Education I’ve been excited to learn more about the program and a few weeks ago held an interview with FIRST L...
Sep 30, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you looking to start the year off by introducing a fully immersive Digital Classroom? In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome Lee Wilson from FreshGrade onto the program to discuss several things that teachers should have set up this year in their Digital Classroom. In this episode, we discuss: Why should teachers really embrace the concept of a Digital Classroom? What are the components of a Digital Classroom? (Learning Network) What is an End-to-End Learning Workflow How sh...
Aug 21, 2019•39 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , Jeff welcomes writer, author, and entrepreneur Shane DeRolf from BigWordClub on the program to talk about how teachers can start with a single idea and turn it into a profitable business concept. If you have an idea that you would like to turn into something special, please visit www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com to learn how we can work together this year to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we discuss: Big word club What is an entre...
Aug 08, 2019•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , Jeff welcomes the Global Director of Education from Cisco, Renee Patton on the program to discuss the topic of Teachers being Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a side business to support your teaching, or if you have ever had a student come to you and say “I have an idea … now, what?” this is a fantastic episode that features tips, tricks, and amazing stories of what is happening in today's classrooms. Today's podcast is bro...
Jul 26, 2019•32 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes EdTechTeam founder and CEO, Dr. Mark Wagner on the program to discuss why it's vitally important for teachers to help students understand how they each can create their own future by setting goals and helping them on their path to achieving them. In this episode, we discuss: Who is Mark Wagner? The History of EdTechTeamFrom concept to consumer From local to global Summits Services Press Student Voice Foundation Dynamic Learning Project Mo...
Jul 25, 2019•58 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller on the program from Promethean to discuss how technology can assist our teachers in the classroom. In this episode, we discuss: How do we define Gamification? Grading Badging How to demonstrate proficiency Goal Setting (Putting the students in charge of their learning) Asking students to play a variety of rolls Bringing the competitive nature of Sports into the classroom Why gamification is a necessity in t...
Jul 23, 2019•29 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Kim Wierman to learn about the FIRST LEGO League. For more than 30 years, FIRST has partnered with LEGO Education to provide outstanding collaborative learning environments and student competitions that ask teams of students to use the LEGO brick to solve a real-world problem. In this episode, we discuss: What is FIRST LEGO League? FIRST LEGO League vs FIRST LEGO League Jr LEGO Mindstorms Professional Development for Teachers What do...
Jul 22, 2019•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , Jeff welcomes Travis Allen from iSchool Initiative on the program to discuss why it's important for teachers to allow students to have the opportunity to solve real-world problems in the classroom. I had the privilege of meeting Travis this year at ISTE where he and his team at iSchool Initiative partnered with Cisco to create an immersive, gamified, breakout experience that had 20,000 teachers buzzing during the entire conference. In this interview, ...
Jul 17, 2019•36 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities. In this episode, you will learn: How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers? Options for Students after they graduate What skills should be taught? / What skills aren’t being taught? Should there be more of a connection between K-12 and Higher...
Apr 23, 2019•38 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian Dr. Will Deyamport on the program to discuss the new documentary “ The Edupreneur .” If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educators. For more information, please visit: www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur This podcast is sponsored b...
Mar 22, 2019•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with ASCD Author Mike Anderson to discuss his new book What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior . In this episode, you will learn: What is the importance of the language a teacher uses in the classroom? What first made you aware of the importance of teacher talk? What are some common examples of how teachers end up talking in ways that don’t align with their good goals for students? H...
Mar 14, 2019•32 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide. In this episode, you will learn: Who are Microsoft Learning Consultants? How are MLC's helping School Districts? What types of training is available? How to contact an MLC? How does a school setup training sessions? How to use Teams and OneNote for Professional Development About the ...
Mar 13, 2019•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands. Today's episode is brought to you by Student Treasures In this episode, we discuss: What is a brand? Can others build a brand for you? Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start? “I have an idea!” … what happens next? Content Creating Tips and Tricks Advice for those starting out as bloggers...
Mar 08, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Will Stewart and Lacey Greco on the program to discuss how Edji is being used to help students of all ages improve their reading abilities. In this episode, you will learn: How does Edji help teachers in their classroom? Edji’s Story How Edji is used to get more from classroom reading How can Edji be used in the classroom? Lesson Planning with Edji Teacher Tools inside of Edji Student stories? About Edji Edji is a Free online reading p...
Feb 26, 2019•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pr...
Jan 15, 2019•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 virt...
Jan 08, 2019•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with authors Matthew R Kay and Shawna Coppola about race relations in today's classrooms and how school districts, teachers, and students can sit down and have positive and constructive conversations on the topic. In this episode, we discuss: How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations. How to build conversational “safe spaces,” not merely declare them. How to infuse race conversations ...
Jan 01, 2019•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we speak with Debbie Scott who created Help A Teacher , a fantastic network of educators that allows teachers to connect with other teachers to support them with their classroom needs. In this episode, you will learn: What is HelpATeacher? Why do teachers need assistance in the classroom? Success Stories How anyone can help? What happens if your classroom needs help? Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Fo...
Nov 18, 2018•18 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we broadcast LIVE from the 2018 ISTE Creative Constructor Lab and discuss the topics of Creativity and Collaboration in today's classrooms. Today's podcast was made possible by ISTE and we thank them for allowing TeacherCast to attend the conference and broadcast from the event. In this episode, you will learn: How should we define creativity within the confines of a digital classroom? How can Adobe Spark be used in our classrooms? What are we loo...
Nov 16, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with members of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History about their partnership with the award-winning Broadway Musical, Hamilton. About The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education ...
Nov 06, 2018•25 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Doug Ashton from Streamable Learning along with educators Mark Hauk and Martin McGuire to discuss how students are able to travel the world through virtual field trips. In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important to bring audio and video into the classroom?Field trips vs virtual trips How to bring in video? What equipment do you need?Audio Video Students watching video vs students creating videoRecorded video Streaming video Vide...
Oct 26, 2018•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Pam Moran to discuss her 43 years of being in education. Learn not only how to create a positive and innovative culture in your school district but also why it’s important to have the ability to create teachable moments when things don’t go as planned in the classroom. In this episode, we discuss: What can education learn from pet snakes? “People make mistakes” but what happens after you make those mistakes? Why is it important...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast 
