In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Caroline Haebig, author of the new ISTE publication “The Maker Playbook” to discuss the importance of giving students the opportunity to explore their world and ask questions about their surroundings. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Caroline Haebig Based in Wisconsin, Caroline Haebig has extensive experience designing and leading professional learning for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators nationwide. Focused on helping educators develop innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices, she has successfully facilitated student, teacher, and administrator preparation for school system 1:1 technology initiatives to support student learning and led district -wide work in the areas of inclusive maker learning and technological literacy.  Caroline Haebig is also the author of The Maker Playbook: Designing Inclusive Learning Experiences, a book for K-12 leaders and educators. An accomplished educator, Haebig was named an ISTE Emerging Leader, Apple Distinguished Educator, Google Certified Innovator, and a recipient of the Wisconsin State Superintendent Service-Learning Award, the University of Indiana Jacobs Educator Award, and the ISTE Outstanding Young Educator award. About the Book School leaders and classroom teachers alike are looking for ways to integrate maker learning into their work in meaningful ways, but they simply don’t have the time, capacity or resources to review, synthesize or adapt existing models into their own school systems. The Maker Playbook offers a vision and the tools needed to streamline the process, including high-impact strategies you can put directly into action to foster an inclusive maker learning environment.  In these pages, you’ll find ready-to-use strategies and resources to guide learners in the design thinking maker learning process. With the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines as a basis, you’ll get ideas for helping all students learn, and guidance for developing the scaffolding to help all learners reach levels of higher-order thinking and engagement. About ISTE The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. ISTE inspires the creation of solutions and connections that improve opportunities for all learners by delivering: practical guidance, evidence-based professional learning, virtual networks, thought-provoking events and the https://www.iste.org/iste-standards (ISTE Standards). ISTE is also the leading publisher of books focused on technology in education. For more information or to become an ISTE member, visit https://www.iste.org/ (iste.org). Subscribe to ISTE’s https://www.youtube.com/user/istevideos (YouTube channel) and connect with ISTE on https://twitter.com/iste (Twitter) or https://www.facebook.com/ISTEconnects/ (Facebook). ISTE BOOKS ISTE books and jump-start guides address both established and emerging industry topics, and are aligned with the ISTE Standards, providing clear, practical guidance to help educators meet the standards. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, librarian, district leader or teacher educator, ISTE books are your answer to effective districtwide PD and professional learning to meet your goals or tech initiatives. Become an ISTE Books insider! Subscribe to the https://share.hsforms.com/1r4xYNMM6SW6xQ5RspO5YHg12zcr?__hstc=12275691.14d003300c20de9ffa9f91883b349e58.1606678839562.1629736345827.1629749317948.328&__hssc=12275691.4.1629749317948&__hsfp=4215824752 (ISTE Books Update) newsletter for exclusive savings and updates on books, author events and more. Follow our...

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The Maker Playbook: A Podcast to Support Creative and Inclusive Learning Experiences: Featuring Caroline Haebig

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Brian Grey from Remind to discuss the importance of creating a clear two-way communications system between school districts and community members. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ... We will discuss back-to-school and why school will be even more challenging this year – what is driving this The Relationship Gap and how it’s contributing to the widening learning gap Two-Way Communication – Crucial to building relationships Mobile-First – Reaching people where they are Accessible Communication (SMS Messages) Multi-Language Friendly Why communication is more important than ever (Why Remind is doing and tie back into the areas above) How to access your education anytime and anywhere. com/plans About Remind Remind is the leading two-way communication platform in education, helping educators reach students and parents where they are. With easy-to-use features that allow schools, districts and other educational organizations to activate engagement across their communities, Remind connects the people and resources that help give every student the opportunity to succeed. Links of Interest Website: https://www.remind.com (https://www.remind.com) Twitter: https://twitter.com/remindhq (https://twitter.com/remindhq) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RemindHQ/ (https://www.facebook.com/RemindHQ/) About our Guest Bio - About Brian Grey: Brian Grey is the Executive Chairman of Remind.com, the largest network of teachers, students, parents, and administrators in the U.S. With nearly 30 million monthly active users, Remind’s communication platform is rapidly emerging as a vital service that supports 2-way communication, family engagement, and personalized learning for all stakeholders who share Remind’s vision to give every student an opportunity to succeed. Headquartered in San Francisco, Remind is venture backed by firms including Kleiner Perkins, Social Capital, GSV Acceleration, and OwlVC. Prior to joining Remind, Brian held several leadership roles in the technology and sports media sectors, including serving as CEO of Bleacher Report, SVP/GM of Fox Sports Interactive, and VP/GM of Yahoo! Sports. He has also served as a technology and digital media startup company advisor and investor, serving as an independent CEO advisor to 20 startup CEOs representing a wide array of industries and venture capital investors including Accel Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, GGV Capital, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Redpoint Ventures, Social Capital, and Trinity Ventures. Links of Interest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgrey/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgrey/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/bgrey?lang=en (https://twitter.com/bgrey) Follow our Podcast and Subscribe https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the...

The Importance of Two-Way Communication for both Teachers and Parents

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Stephen Heywood and Scott Killian to discuss how one school district is harnessing the power of digital video to enhance the impact of curricular and athletic activities in their community. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ... The problem – Covid restrictions limiting the possibility of in-person school events such as graduation and plays etc. The Solution- Deploying a live streaming system with PTZOptics The Outcome- How the school is using the system and what they plan for the future with it About (Company) PTZOptics is a U.S-based company based in Downingtown, Pa., that manufactures robotic pan, tilt and zoom video cameras. With a variety of cabling options, network connectivity and remote control capability, PTZOptics cameras are ideal for video production and live streaming applications. Learn more at www.ptzoptics.com Links of Interest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-H8O_q6M6P9XkgLmzxxDw (@ptzoptics) Twitter: https://twitter.com/ptzoptics (@PTZOptics) About our Guests Scott Killian My “day job” per se is working as the owner and operator of Ron’s Sign Shop in Hubbard, Ohio. We’re a small family sign shop, that during the COVID-19 pandemic spread our wings into the digital media and marketing world. I am also a supplemental employee for the Hubbard Village School District, working primarily in the music and athletic department. I direct the Jazz and Pep Bands, as well as instructing the marching percussion section of the Hubbard High School Marching Band, “The Musical Pride of Hubbard”. I coach the Varsity Boy’s Bowling team, and am one of the founding contributors to the athletic department’s now sponsored social media pages. I worked as a technical advisor for the theater department for the better part of the last 15 years, working on sound and lighting production. Stephen Heywood I have been in the broadcasting and live streaming industry for 15 years. Specializing in Telestream’s Wirecast, Newtek Tricaster, Streamlabs OBS, vMix and other software and hardware switchers. I recently took on a position with Haverford Systems which is the parent company to PTZ Optics as a Broadcast Engineer. I am on the product team and work with a lot of the other departments on understanding the products and testing workflows with the products in a “real-world” environment. I have also been in ministry my whole life. I am also on staff as an Assistant Pastor, Media Director, and Children's Pastor. In my personal time, I have my own personal brand called “The Tech Buzz” that shifted over the years from tech, to broadcasting, to now retro and arcade gaming. I run a highly successful show every Friday night at 6pm ET called “The Retro Buzz.” This show we speak to industry professionals and bring the news of all the retro and arcade gaming industry. Follow our Podcast and Subscribe https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I...

How to Choose The Best Camera Hardware For Your Classrooms and Athletic Teams

In this episode of The TeacherCast Podcast Jeff sits down with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact US for LEGO Education to discuss the brand new SPIKE Essential. Announced as part of the LEGO Learning System, LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE™ Essential to engage students in STEAM through playful learning experiences, putting them on the path to become resilient, independent thinkers SPIKE Essential joins https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-prime-set/45678#spike%E2%84%A2-prime (LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime), https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-bricq-motion-essential/45401#bricq-motion-essential (LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential), and https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/bricq-motion?ef_id=CjwKCAjwtpGGBhBJEiwAyRZX2gtMiHHJ5sTX8uAtVPlFO51pgnPt6nzKBbkxng8vWUb1b2kBBPblqBoCyIYQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!790!3!511567282761!p!!g!!lego%20bricq&gclid=CjwKCAjwtpGGBhBJEiwAyRZX2gtMiHHJ5sTX8uAtVPlFO51pgnPt6nzKBbkxng8vWUb1b2kBBPblqBoCyIYQAvD_BwE#middle-school (LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime) in the suite of solutions offered as part of the LEGO Learning System to deliver STEAM knowledge, academic practices, and 21st-century skills through a progression of playful experiences from primary to secondary school. Year-over-year students build increasing sophistication, independence, and fluency in approaching problems hands-on, and cultivate essential skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. The http://www.LEGOeducation.com/LearningSystem (LEGO Learning System) meets every student where they are on their learning journey and delivers learning outcomes that future-proof their skills. Its scalable design, along with personalized professional development resources, makes it easy to implement at the classroom, school or district level – all at once or by introducing individual solutions over time. Combining the technology-enhanced LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Portfolio and non-tech LEGO® Education BricQ Motion solutions, the Learning System makes abstract concepts more tangible as students move from simple explorations to tackling increasingly complex real-world challenges. With unlimited possibilities for playful hands-on STEAM learning, students become life-long confident learners. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand-new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic What are you announcing today? How is LEGO Educationhttps://education.lego.com/v3/assets/blt293eea581807678a/blt0382caa37691225e/60c2f5993a3d1a5f519ec3b5/LEGOeducation_RethinkLearning_POVpaper_Final.pdf (rethinking learning)? Why is hands-on, purposeful play so important? Why is STEAM curriculum so important for kids today? About LEGO Education https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.LEGOeducation.com&esheet=52477466&newsitemid=20210817005628&lan=en-US&anchor=LEGO%26%23174%3B+Education&index=11&md5=23a28b606b7f4ab6b4616be6d0533657 (LEGO® Education) offers a range of playful, hands-on STEAM learning experiences based on its comprehensive learning system for students in early learning, primary and secondary education, as well as through after-school programs and competitions. From the Early Learning portfolio to the LEGO® Learning System, these solutions create an active and collaborative environment where learners of all...

LEGO Education Launches “Spike Essential” to support STEAM Education in K-5 Classrooms

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sue Ann Towle from https://metametricsinc.com/ (MetaMetrics) to discuss the https://educatoracademy.lexile.com/ (Lexile & Quantile Educator Academy), a new self-paced professional learning program to help teachers learn how to have a deeper understanding of Lexile and Quantile frameworks. To receive a http://educatoracademy.lexile.com/ ($10 discount, please use the code "TeachCast") If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...Both the Lexile and Quantile courses offer an interactive curriculum featuring direct instruction, knowledge checks, summative assessments, and performance tasks. Each course is 10-hours, self-paced and asynchronous. Upon completion of the professional development courses, teachers become Certified Lexile or Quantile Educators. In addition, in more than 20 states, teachers will be awarded CEUs or professional development hours on completion of each course. Summer has long been the time for teachers to take advantage of professional development opportunities, particularly options that are self-directed. A https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA196-1.html (recent study by Rand’s American Teacher Panel) revealed that 99 percent of teachers surveyed said they participated in professional learning activities over summer break. http://educatoracademy.lexile.com/ () “After facing the challenges of the 2020-2021 school year, teachers tell us they are looking for professional development opportunities to help individualize instruction when they return to the classroom in the fall,” said Malbert Smith, CEO and co-founder, MetaMetrics. “With our Lexile and Quantile certification courses, teachers can leverage the measures their students are likely already receiving through a state or classroom assessment and learn about strategies and resources for implementing individualized instruction.” Teachers who complete the courses will gain a deeper understanding of how to make the Lexile and Quantile frameworks actionable for learning and discover award-winning tools and resources on the Lexile or Quantile Hub to support their efforts. They will also learn strategies for communicating effectively with parents about student performance and growth and ways to use the universal measures with their colleagues. Educators who participated in a preview of the Quantile Certification Course had high praise. “This has been a very valuable course. I had zero background in all things related to Quantile measures,” said Laura Graham, elementary teacher at Pender County Schools in North Carolina, “This will help me better plan for my students, sharing with my colleagues, and communicating with parents. The myriad resources allow me to expand my knowledge of teaching mathematics.” Each course is $99. For information about volume discounts, contact support@lexile.com. To enroll or learn more, go to http://educatoracademy.lexile.com (EducatorAcademy.Lexile.com). Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About CompanyMetaMetrics is an award-winning education technology organization that offers the only scientifically valid, universal scales for measuring silent and oral reading and listening (Lexile) and math (Quantile) with plans to develop measures for writing. The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks measure student ability and the complexity of the content they...

Introducing the Lexile and Quantile Educator Academy

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we learn about two great STEM Challenges for K12 Students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About Discovery Education: About: Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Website: https://www.discoveryeducation.com (https://www.DiscoveryEducation.com)    Twitter: https://twitter.com/discoveryed (https://twitter.com/discoveryed)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveryed (https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveryed) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveryed (https://www.facebook.com/discoveryed)  CITGO Fueling Education ChallengeCITGO Fueling Education ChallengeClosing Date: 3/22/2021 Grades: 5-8 Participating as individuals or groups of 2-4, students in grades 5-8 are asked to identify a community problem and submit a 1–2-minute video discussing a solution aligned to one of the four following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: safety and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and life on land. The Fueling Education Challenge extends the CITGO Fueling Education partnership program with Discovery Education, which paves the way for the next generation of STEM leaders. Through educator resources, student challenges, and dynamic video content, Fueling Education hopes to fuel the spirit of innovation in students everywhere. Learn more and find no-cost resources to support the Challenge entry at: https://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge (https://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge) Stanley Black & Decker Making for Good ChallengeStanley Black & Decker Making for Good Challenge Closing Dates: 1/28/2021 Grades: 9-12 Working individually or in teams of 2-4, students in grades 9-12 are challenged to develop a unique product design solution that either meets an underserved societal or environmental need. To enter their idea, participants must submit a 60-90 second video outlining their solution and how it meets the need they are acting to solve. CITGO and Discovery Education launched Fueling Education to pave the way for the next generation of STEM leaders. Through educator resources, student challenges, and dynamic video content, Fueling Education hopes to fuel the innovation spirit in students everywhere. Learn more and find no-cost resources to support the Challenge entry at: https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challenge About Our Guests:Stanley Black & Decker: Ray Fu, Innovation Strategy Leader for StanleyX, mentor for the winners from 2019 CITGO: Mark Mitchell, Neighbor, engineer, who mentored Lydia with her Beat the Heat Car Seat invention she created for the Fueling Education student challenge  Links of Interesthttps://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge (https://www.fuelingeducation.com/student-challenge/about-challenge)  https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challenge (https://www.innovation-gen.com/student-challenge/about-challenge)  Link to a press release about the challenges: https://www.discoveryeducation.com/details/citgo-stanley-black-decker-and-discovery-education-invite-students-to-solve-real-world-problems-for-a-chance-to-win-50000/ (https://www.discoveryeducation.com/details/citgo-stanley-black-decker-and-discovery-education-invite-students-to-solve-real-world-problems-for-a-chance-to-win-50000/)  Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts)...

Is Project Based Learning in a Hybrid Environment Possible?

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of Educational Video Streaming in your school district and classroom.   https://www.swank.com/k-12-streaming/landing-page?utm_source=PG&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Monica (Swank K-12 Streaming) makes it easy for teachers to incorporate high-quality films into their lesson plans, whether they are planning for in-person or virtual learning. Their online streaming film library includes thousands of films for educational support, including the top feature films, documentaries, and foreign titles. Powered by Swank Motion Pictures, the content is curated specifically for educators based on the movies they need for lessons and provides access both inside the classroom or for assignments outside of the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! Episode Guests: Joseph Hosea Brian Edwards  Links of Interesthttps://www.swank.com/k-12-streaming/landing-page?utm_source=PG&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Monica (SWANK K-12 Streaming) Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/ (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)) Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.askthetechcoach.com/ (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com)) EdTech in the Classroom (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/edtech-in-the-classroom/ (http://www.edtechintheclassroom.com))  Need a Presenter?Jeff Bradbury http://www.teachercast.net/twitter ((@TeacherCast)) is available as a http://jeffreybradbury.com/ (Keynote Speaker, Presenter), or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

SWANK K-12 Streaming: A Complete Video Partner for Your School District

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with http://www.imperosoftware.com/ (Impero) CEO Justin Reilly to discuss the differences between how the US and UK are creating safe and successful hybrid learning environments for both staff and students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Impero SoftwareImpero Software offers device management and student safety software, relied upon by education establishments around the world. Founded in 2002, Impero Software is now used in more than 12,000 schools, accessed by more than 2 million devices in more than 90 countries. Impero’s cutting-edge EdTech software consolidates a range of powerful classroom management features enabling schools and districts to raise attainment and improve both staff and student productivity. Impero’s sophisticated student safety functionality uses keyword detection technology and web filtering, to help schools protect students online and offline. For more information visit: http://www.imperosoftware.com (www.imperosoftware.com)  About Justin ReillyJustin Reilly is the CEO of Impero Software. Justin has a wealth of expertise in the global education space, including more than 15 years leading EdTech businesses to success. Justin’s early career included teaching mathematics and information and communications technologies in UK secondary schools so he understands firsthand the challenges associated with digital learning. He has also served as the CEO of Mwabu Group, one of Africa’s leading EdTech businesses, serving schools and ministries of education in some of the most remote and unstable regions and as vice president of technology delivery and strategic partnerships at Pearson Education and CEO of Fronter AS, a provider of learning management systems. He works at Impero’s UK office in Nottingham. Links of InterestTwitter: https://twitter.com/ImperoUS (https://twitter.com/ImperoUS) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/imperosoftware (https://www.facebook.com/imperosoftware) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgMG3wehR7_WE_avRlvvqw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgMG3wehR7_WE_avRlvvqw) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impero-software/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/impero-software/) Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes: http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes (http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes) Check Out More TeacherCast ProgrammingTeacherCast Podcast (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/...

How Are The US and UK Educational Systems Supporting the Rise and ReRise of Digital Learning Environments?

If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Tom SherringtonTom Sherrington is an education consultant and author. He writes the popular blog http://teacherhead.com/ (teacherhead.com) and his books include The Learning Rainforest and best-seller Rosenshine’s Principles in Action. Mostly recently he co-authored Teaching WalkThrus with Oliver Caviglioli. With 30 years' experience as a physics and maths teacher and school leader, including 11 years as a Headteacher, Tom is in demand from schools across the UK and around the world to deliver CPD for teachers and leadership teams. He works with several schools and colleges providing consultancy support on curriculum and improving the quality of teaching. He is a regular keynote speaker and contributor to conferences and education festivals.  Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Teaching Techniques. The key topics are: Behavior and Relationships - Establish the classroom conditions necessary for effective learning Curriculum Planning - Create a coherent, well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum Explaining and Modelling - Make sense of complex ideas to support students in building secure schema Questioning and Feedback - Use responsive teaching methods to check students' understanding and move them forward Practice and Retrieval - Build secure long-term memory and fluency Mode B Teaching - Deliver a range of learning experiences to deepen and extend learning Book Summary:Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli team up to present 50 essential teaching techniques, each with five clear and concise illustrations and explanations. It forms a truly unique repository of key teaching methods, valuable to any classroom practitioner in any setting. The book covers important practical techniques in behavior and relationships; curriculum planning; explaining and modelling; questioning and feedback; practice and retrieval; and Mode B teaching. Each technique is simply explained and beautifully illustrated in five short steps, to make sense of complex ideas and support student learning. About John Catt Educational:https://us.johncattbookshop.com/ (John Catt Educational) amplifies world-class voices on timeless topics, with a list of authors recognized globally for their fresh perspectives and proven strategies to drive success in modern schools and classrooms. John Catt’s mission is to support high-quality teaching and learning by ensuring every educator has access to professional development materials that are research-based, practical, and focused on the key topics proven essential in today’s and tomorrow’s schools. Learn more about professional development publications that are easy to implement for your entire faculty, and are both quickly digestible and rigorous, by visiting https://us.johncattbookshop.com/ (https://us.johncattbookshop.com/). Links of Interesthttps://teacherhead.com/ (Teacherhead.com) https://twitter.com/teacherhead?lang=en (@teacherhead) https://us.johncattbookshop.com/products/teaching-walkthrus-visual-step-by-step-guides-to-essential-teaching-techniques (Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Teaching Techniques) (2020, John Catt Educational) https://us.johncattbookshop.com/products/rosenshines-principles-in-action?_pos=2&_sid=56574f795&_ss=r (Rosenshine's Principles in Action) (2019, John Catt Educational) Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts)...

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If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page (http://teachercast.net/contact) and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Tom SherringtonTom Sherrington is an education consultant and author. He writes the popular blog teacherhead.com (http://teacherhead.com/) and his books include The Learning Rainforest and best-seller Rosenshine’s Principles in Action. Mostly recently he co-authored Teaching WalkThrus with Oliver Caviglioli. With 30 years' experience as a physics and maths teacher and school leader, including 11 years as a Headteacher, Tom is in demand from schools across the UK and around the world to deliver CPD for teachers and leadership teams. He works with several schools and colleges providing consultancy support on curriculum and improving the quality of teaching. He is a regular keynote speaker and contributor to conferences and education festivals.  Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step Guides to Teaching Techniques. The key topics are: Behavior and Relationships - Establish the classroom conditions necessary for effective learning Curriculum Planning - Create a coherent, well-sequenced, knowledge-rich curriculum Explaining and Modelling - Make sense of complex ideas to support students in building secure schema Questioning and Feedback - Use responsive teaching methods to check students' understanding and move them forward Practice and Retrieval - Build secure long-term memory and fluency Mode B Teaching - Deliver a range of learning experiences to deepen and extend learning Book Summary:Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli team up to present 50 essential teaching techniques, each with five clear and concise illustrations and explanations. It forms a truly unique repository of key teaching methods, valuable to any classroom practitioner in any setting. The book covers important practical techniques in behavior and relationships; curriculum planning; explaining and modelling; questioning and feedback; practice and retrieval; and Mode B teaching. Each technique is simply explained and beautifully illustrated in five short steps, to make sense of complex ideas and support student learning. About John Catt Educational:https://us.johncattbookshop.com/ (https://us.johncattbookshop.com/). Links of InterestTeacherhead.com (https://teacherhead.com/) @teacherhead (https://twitter.com/teacherhead?lang=en) (https://us.johncattbookshop.com/products/teaching-walkthrus-visual-step-by-step-guides-to-essential-teaching-techniques) (2020, John Catt Educational) (https://us.johncattbookshop.com/products/rosenshines-principles-in-action?_pos=2&_sid=56574f795&_ss=r) (2019, John Catt Educational) Follow our Podcast and SubscribeView All Episodes (https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/) Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2) Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk) Stitcher Radio (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury (http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury) TeacherCast | @TeacherCast (http://www.twitter.com/teachercast) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury (http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury) Email: (mailto:info@teachercast.net) Voice Mail: (http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail) YouTube: (http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube) iTunes: (http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes) Check Out...

According to a 2019 study, robotics and coding are going to see significant growth and use in the next five years. How are you leveraging in-class technology to promote STEAM skills? See how educators can drive STEM/STEAM initiatives effectively by using the right solutions. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...What role does your classroom technology play in STEM/STEAM learning? What is your advice for teachers who are looking to better drive STEM/STEAM learning in the classroom? Robotics and coding are seeing huge growth in K-12 lessons, are you using these technologies in your class? Are there any other really cool ways that you’re able to provide real-world lessons with edtech? Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About Prometheanhttps://www.prometheanworld.com/ (Promethean) is a global education company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments. At Promethean, our goal is to reimagine and reinvent educational technologies that engage and empower the classroom, and we do it all for the love of learning. Headquartered in Seattle, Wash., Promethean is a member of the Net Dragon Websoft Holdings Limited group of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com. Links Of Interesthttps://blog.prometheanworld.com/learn-promethean/camp-promethean/ (Camp Promethean) https://www.facebook.com/PrometheanWorld/ (Facebook) https://twitter.com/Promethean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/company/promethean (LinkedIn) About our GuestsMatt BarfieldMatt Barfield graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in Elementary Education and worked 9 years in a rural district in NC. After finding a love of working with teachers in his district, Matt ventured outside of his school district and began to work in the professional development field across the Carolinas. For over ten years, Matt has been working with Promethean, Inc. to help teachers integrate instructional technology in the classroom. Matt is a father, a husband, a teacher, an instructional technology integrator, an Apple Distinguished Educator, and a professional development guru for Promethean, Inc. Amy WinsteadAmy Winstead graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, with an undergraduate degree in History and a graduate degree in Elementary Education. She worked as an elementary teacher for 9 years teaching both third and fifth grades. In 2014, she joined the Department of Innovation and Digital Learning as a digital learning specialist. In this work, she designs and delivers professional development for teachers around best and promising instructional practices and integration of technology tools. Amy is also an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston where she teaches graduate courses to educators.  Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) TeacherCast | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachercast-podcast-teachercast-educational-network/id546631310 (commenting on Apple Podcasts) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast...

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