Episode description

Kelly interviews Dr. Chris Penny in this 70th episode of The Wired Educator Podcast. Chris and Kelly talk about the joys and challenges of preparing our next level of educators, learning spaces, digital badging, what the most important skill needed for learning to code (and it isn't what you're probably thinking), why you probably want to avoid using the word drones, and so much more. Chris is brilliant. You'll fall in love with his accent, and you will learn a lot.

Chris Penny is a Professor of Educational Technology at the West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a graduate of Penn State University. In 2011 he won the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award for his excellence in the classroom. In 2007 he became an Apple Distinguished Educator, and Google Certified Teacher in 2009. His efforts in teaching and research have the focus of technology integration in education. He has published an edited book titled Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences. Has published articles on reading on electronic devices, eMentoring, 24/7 laptop access for teacher candidates, and digital portfolios. Mobile Pedagogy and Perspectives on Teaching and Learning is the title of his latest book which was published in 2013. His most recent research revolves around the topics of learning spaces, and coding for everyone.

Follow Chris Penny on Twitter at @ChrisPenny! 

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Thank you PlanBook.com for sponsoring this episode of the Wired Eduator Podcast. Planbook.com is the best lesson plan service available. Period. www.planbook.com

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way by Amanda Ripley

SwiftPlaygrounds for iPad: Everyone really can learn to code with this app. Love it!