In the next installment of our Back to School series, Jared and Dani talk with Katie Dewey Hill, an educator development specialist from the Utah State Board of Education. To help teachers get ready for a new school year, we discuss the impact the instructional coaching can have on improving teaching. Our conversation also addresses the relationship between an educator and their instructional coach, how teaching will be different this year, and Katie shares some resources to help teachers prepar...
Aug 18, 2020•56 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Dani are continuing the Back to School series this week by talking with Rachel Fletcher, a school counselor at the Salt Lake Center for Science Education. As we discussed the need for schools to address the social and emotional needs of student and staff, we also covered the following topics: how we can help students, teachers, and parents who are dealing with anxiety related to schools opening, what types of supports can schools provide for students who need to share their feelings ab...
Aug 11, 2020•44 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast In our Back to School series, UEN Homeroom visits with Shanna Bingham, a Kindergarten teacher from the Granite School District. During our conversation we talk about the issues surrounding returning to school and look back at remote learning from last year. Topics in the podcast include: how to build relationships with students and parents, the need to connect with students using video and more, how to move your in-person curriculum online, and many more. Mrs. Bingham is described as "Mary Poppi...
Aug 04, 2020•39 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast This week UEN Homeroom is rebroadcasting our conversation with Holly Todd, the Project Aware Coordinator for Jordan School District. This episode shares ideas on social and emotional learning in schools. We also discuss the need to help students understand their emotions, how to provide self-care for teachers, and the need to teach kids "soft skills" that can prepare them for real life.
Jul 28, 2020•42 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast This week UEN Homeroom is pleased to welcome Todd Call, Educational Coordinator for the Digital Teaching and Learning Grant at the Utah State Board of Education. Our conversation focuses on the impact of the DTL grant and how Utah schools are using the program to improve education throughout the state. While once considered a technology hardware grant, the DTL program has made big strides to bring instructional coaching and professional learning to our classroom teachers.
Jul 21, 2020•43 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast This week Dani and Jared interview Payden Littlefield, a Science/Robotics teacher at Syracuse Jr. High in Davis School District. As part of their conversation they look at the role robotics can play in helping students develop critical thinking skills. In addition, they cover topics such as: the biggest impacts for teachers who implement robotics into their classrooms good first steps into using robots in instruction how technology helps students of all different backgrounds and ability levels l...
Jul 13, 2020•31 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Dani and Jared are pleased to welcome Bri DeLeon and Richard Thomas, from Latinos in Action, into the Homeroom this week. During this powerful episode we discuss topics such as: How do we talk to students about racism? What does systemic racism look like in the education system? How do we encourage schools to celebrate diversity? How do we include parents and families into conversations about racism? and What are some strategies that can help create a more inclusive environment for faculty and s...
Jul 07, 2020•54 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of UEN Homeroom we're talking with Dr. Allison Martin and Kody Colvin, both educators/administrators in the Salt Lake School District and members of FAM (Friends, Allies, and Mentors of the LGTBQ+ Community. During our conversation we focus on topics like: the key issues schools need to address when it comes to addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ students, improving our school culture to be more inclusive, ways teachers can help LGTBQ+ students feel safe at school, and more. Links sha...
Jun 30, 2020•53 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Dani are talking coaching the week with Robert Proffit, Professional Learning Coordinator from Washington County School District. As we look into coaching we discuss the following topics: What are the biggest impacts for teachers who participate in a coaching program? How do you encourage teachers who are reluctant to coaching to try a new approach? What is the research surrounding coaching and its effects?
Jun 23, 2020•42 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of UEN Homeroom, Jared and Dani are pleased to welcome Tim Eernisse, Vice President of the National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA). As part of our conversation we tackle such topics as: the role that public media can play in helping people of all ages learn, how local public media stations make a difference in their educational communities, the future of public media, how public media and education partner with one another to benefit classrooms, and what was the ...
Jun 15, 2020•44 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast In another of our Lost Episodes, Jared and Dani meet with Chris Larsen, Director of Educational Technology for Granite School District and UCET President Elect, to discuss the impact that UCET has on classrooms throughout Utah. We talk about the different activities that UCET provides educators, the need for professional learning in education, and the future of UCET moving forward.
Jun 08, 2020•20 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In one of our Lost Episodes, Jared and Dani connect with Amanda Souza, Manager of Community Partnerships for the Southwest with Girls Who Code. During our conversation we cover topics including: the role that Girls Who Code plays in Utah, the need for gender equity in computer programming, the skills that students develop in Girls Who Code, and the need for teachers and schools to get involved in teaching computer programming to students.
Jun 02, 2020•30 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast UEN Homeroom is excited to welcome the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Syndee Dickson, to be the final guest in our Learn @ Home series. As part of her role in guiding K-12 schools we talk with Dr. Dickson about the decisions leading up to the soft close of schools and the eventual decision to close in-person instruction for the rest of the school year. We also cover topics like preparing the state for distance learning for the past several years through the DTL program, how to h...
May 22, 2020•46 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast UEN Homeroom is excited to welcome Kip Motta, Principal of Rich Middle School and North Rich Elementary, to discuss the response to COVID 19 in our latest episode in the Learn @ Home series. We discuss topics such as: how Rich schools prepared for distance learning in a 1 to 1 computer program for students, helping students by balancing the workload during distance learning, and facilitating teacher adoption of tools like Canvas to help students in the online environment.
May 19, 2020•33 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast In the next installment of the Learn @ Home series, UEN Homeroom talks with Scott Wihongi, principal of Murray High School. As the school year nears completion, we talk about topics like: how to provide the class of 2020 a sense of closure, connecting with students and parents who are struggling during this time, and helping the community stay strong in the face of challenge.
May 15, 2020•39 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jared and Dani continue our Learn @ Home series by talking with Zachary Sloan, a special ed teacher at Copper Hills High School in Jordan School District. During our discussion we cover topics like: how to help seniors make it to graduation while being socially distant, keeping relationships going with students who need connection, and making the transition to using an LMS on a daily basis and how these tools will impact future teaching.
May 12, 2020•40 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast This week Jared and Dani meet with Karen Sterling, Director of Student Advocacy in Canyons School District, as we continue with our Learn@Home series. We focus this episode on the equity issues brought up through the switch to distance learning. Our topics this week include: how to maintain relationships with parents and students while separated (including old school mail), how is the digital divide being addressed for those families who don't have access to technology, helping students with spe...
May 08, 2020•35 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of UEN Homeroom, we turn in house to talk with Kelleigh Cole, Sr. Manager of Strategic Initiatives at UETN. We discuss the need to extend internet to all students throughout Utah, the educational and social impact of lack of internet, and how to partner schools with local telecom providers to help strengthen connectivity. Utah Communities Connect Wifi Locations Digital Divide Resources...
May 05, 2020•32 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast In our latest Learn @ Home episode, Jared Covili and Jared Fawson (Homeroom Super Sub) check in with Joe B. Wright, Executive Director of the Southwest Educational Service Center (SEDC) to learn more about the impact that distance learning is having on the students and faculties of Southern Utah. In our discussion we cover topics like: how rural Utah is helping all students receive broadband internet service, the need to balance work and home life for educators, and how to help school districts ...
May 01, 2020•40 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Dani are back with another UEN Homeroom. This time we're joined by Sarah Young, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Utah State Board of Education. The conversation touches upon fun topics like what your Zoom background looks like to when is the appropriate time each day to get dressed. Sarah provides information about how USBE is helping districts deal with addressing student technology needs, how the Digital Teaching and Learning program has helped Utah prepare for distance lear...
Apr 27, 2020•32 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast UEN Homeroom welcomes Gabbi Young, an EdTech coach with Washington County School District, to our Learn @ Home series. As part of the discussion we focus on the need to be on the same team with teachers and students, the impact of the Digital Teaching and Learning Grant in preparing our schools for distance learning, and how to support teachers with their current needs.
Apr 24, 2020•32 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Dani are back with another Learn @ Home episode of UEN Homeroom. This time, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Cade Douglas, Superintendent of Sevier School District. Our conversation covers topics such as: how to work with community partners to share information with parents, the importance of the school district in keeping families afloat, and strengthening teachers and students during times of crisis.
Apr 21, 2020•41 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast UEN Homeroom is pleased to welcome John Kelly, principal of Washington Elementary in Salt Lake School District, into our Learn @ Home series. During this episode we discuss the important role schools play in providing for the needs of the community, how to connect with your faculty and students while distancing, and the importance of communicating with your stakeholders.
Apr 16, 2020•30 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Jared and Dani are back with another Learn @ Home episode of UEN Homeroom. This week we are discussing what distance learning looks like with Cody Spendlove, Edtech Director of Alpine School District. As part of our conversation we talk about how to provide devices to a district with 80,000 students, how to keep kids safe online while working from home, and the best practices teachers are using to engage students in an online learning environment.
Apr 13, 2020•34 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In our next Learn @ Home episode of UEN Homeroom we are focusing in on Jr. High with Levi Andersen, a History teacher from Mound Fort Jr. High in Ogden School District. During our conversation we explored topics such as: how Levi is connecting with students who struggle, the role of using Canvas to help with distance teaching, and what kind of babysitter was Jared Covili.
Apr 09, 2020•31 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In the next installment of our Learn @ Home series, Jared and Dani connect with Hilary Linton, a 5th grade teacher at Oakwood Elementary, to discuss the impact of moving to an online curriculum. Hilary shares her insights on the importance of letting students know they are cared for, working with your team to be successful and how to juggle working from home with helping you own family cope with everything going on.
Apr 07, 2020•28 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast As part of our special, Learn @ Home series, UEN Homeroom connects with Dr. Laura Rogers, Assistant Profession in the College of Education at the University of Utah. During our distance conversation we talk about how she is managing her classes as they transition from in-person to online, the importance of compassion in dealing with this stressful situation and why you need to be prepared with Girl Scout Cookies.
Apr 02, 2020•30 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast As part of our UCET Live series, Jared, Dani, and Fernando participated in the Utah Podcasters Unite panel discussion. They were joined by the hosts of three Utah education podcasts to chat about all things audio and education. Jake from the Teaching Literacy Podcast , Quin from Edtrex Rewind , and Tracy from Little Things First are all Utah educators who started podcasts to influence classroom learning. Lively discussion topics include: Why they began podcasting Why education podcasts should be...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast As part of the UCET conference, Jared moderated a panel of Utah educators and leaders for a group of international education leaders. Our panel of Utah educators including Robert Gordon (Box Elder), Justin Brooksby (UEN), Tonya James (Ogden), Dave Horan (Alpine), Pam Turley (Nebo), Rick Gaisford (USBE). Topics include: Differences between Rural and Urban schools, the role of standardizing curriculum, what does distance learning look like, and how prepared is Utah for COVID 19.
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Homeroom, we're live at the 2020 UCET Conference with Ditch that Textbook's Matt Miller and UCET President Pam Turley. We discuss topics such as creating a vision for your classroom, how to be brave when trying something new, and exploring your passions in learning.
Mar 10, 2020•26 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 
