A Seat At The Table

Today's podcast episode is Gamified Design Thinking. Gamification is defined as the application of typical elements of game playing to other areas of activity to encourage engagement. Design Thinking is a design methodology that provides a solution-based approach to solving problems. We'll be discussing smashing these two together with our guest Dee Lanier. Originally from Southern California, “Sociologist turned Technologist,” Dee Lanier is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over a decade of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate level. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and inequality. Dee is an award winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer and Innovator that specializes in creative applications for mobile devices and Chromebooks, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning experiences. Dee is a Director for Dynamic Learning Project Partnerships for EdTechTeam.

Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang is a professor, blogger, live-streamer, and digital learning consultant. She received her M.A. from Syracuse University and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, both of which are located in the United States. Ai also serves on a number of social media committees at national communication organizations.  📹 Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideo ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.myPD247.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier

Dr. Marialice B.F.X. Curran is the founder and CEO of the Digital Citizenship Institute. As a mother and a connected educator, she has served as an associate professor, middle school teacher, principal and library media specialist. As a pioneer in digital citizenship, she developed and created the first 3-credit digital citizenship course for teachers in the United States. She co-founded the digital citizenship chat in Twitter (2011) and the Digital Citizenship Summit (2015). She chairs the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) digital citizenship PLN and is a researcher, keynote and TEDxYouth speaker. An entrepreneur and puppeteer at the age of 11, Dr. Curran's experiences include world traveler with particular interest in the creative arts, middle level education, special education, teacher education and educational technology. Dr. Curran is committed to promoting social good using social media and technology. She believes in a community-driven approach to educating and empowering digital citizens to create solutions in local, global and digital communities. Her mission is to turn negatives into positives and help to transform participants into designers, creative thinkers, global collaborators, problem solvers and justice-oriented digital citizens. Dr. Curran has partnered with her ten-year old and the two are a recognized professionally as a mother/son digital citizenship team. The dynamic duo model best practices while working with parents, educators, students and community organizations. Find out more at the Digital Citizenship Institute and follow Marialice on Twitter at @mbfxc and @digcitinstitute. 📹 Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play:  https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video:  wileyb.me/asattvideocast ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier [email protected]

Valerie Lewis is a wife to a soul singer and mother of 3 children: Carsyn (11), Xander (8), and Bella (4). She is an educator of 18 years in the field with her journey beginning at the elementary level and currently stemming into the secondary level. She has served in private and public settings and across the states of FL, MD, and for the last 12 years in GA and works particularly with students with learning disabilities. She is dedicated to the transformation of learning through engagement for ALL students. She holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Oakwood University (Huntsville, AL), a Master’s in Special Education from Howard University (Washington, D.C.) and recently her Education Specialist in Leadership from Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA). She is currently transitioning into the role of Assistant Principal where she can further support and advocate for the needs of students with disabilities. Her philosophy is that One Size Fits One and learning has to be activated in authentic and meaningful ways with the assistance of “the village”. A couple of her passion projects is #PassTheScopeEDU and EdObstacles. Her mission is to show that learning is lifelong and ultimately...TRANSFORMS! Find out more at:
 www.PassTheScopeEDU.com
 www.EdObstacles.com 📹 Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideo ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.myPD247.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier

Maggi has nearly two decades of marketing, brand strategy and project management experience with global clients and one of the top collegiate programs in the country. She is a four-time American Ninja Warrior Competitor, Ninja Warrior Las Vegas Finalist, two-time Team Ninja Warrior competitor, and two time NBC Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge Competitor. Her athletic resurgence began with elite obstacle racing including the World’s Toughest Mudder placing 2nd running 75 miles and completing 330 obstacles. She is known for her tenacity and passion for serving others whether a client or community outreach endeavor. 📹 Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/myPD247 ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideo ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.myPD247.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier

Marlena Gross-Taylor is a dedicated and successful EdLeader with a proven track record of improving educational and operational performance through vision, strategic planning, leadership, and team building. Marlena is the founder of EduGladiators which she created to further support educational leaders both in the classroom and at the district level. She has been recognized as a middle school master teacher and served as an administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Because of her sound knowledge of both elementary and secondary education, Marlena has broad-based experience creating and implementing dynamic interactive programs to attain district goals while leveraging her flexibility, resourcefulness, and organizational and interpersonal skills to foster learning through a positive, encouraging environment. Marlena's professional development expertise has garnered both state and national attention and serves as an AMLE faculty expert and a national keynote. A Nashville transplant originally from southern Louisiana, Marlena's educational experience spans several states allowing her to have served K-12 students in rural, suburban and urban districts. She is a proud LSU alumni and believes all students can achieve both at school and in life! Find out more at www.MarlenaTaylor.com & www.EduGladiators.com 📹 Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideocast ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.myPD247.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier

Knikole Taylor is a passionate servant leader who began her career as an educator in 2002.  She supports the growth and development of teachers and students through the seamless integration of innovative technology usage for student success. Through personalized coaching, Mrs. Taylor works with teachers and teacher leaders to craft professional goals to extend their scope of instruction and meet the needs of all learners. It is her firm belief that anyone can succeed with tailored one-on-one support. Knikole works to assist educators in being their best for the students they serve each day. It is her sincere desire to see all teachers grow in their craft to have a lasting impact on the success of their students. 📹 Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideo ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.myPD247.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier

Tara Linney is an award-winning Innovative Educational Technology Coach, recognized for her work in teaching computer programming, global collaborations in education, and educational coaching. As a Coach, Linney has guided educators on developing interdisciplinary learning opportunities, allowing their student to leverage prior knowledge in the learning of new concepts. Part of Linney’s recent work includes integrating Sustainable Development Goals into education, finding places of overlap within the C3 Framework, NGSS, and Common Core State Standards; using ISTE Student Standards to support the “how” in the learning process. She is currently based in Singapore, working at the Singapore American School, and this summer, she’ll be moving to Paris to work at the American School of Paris. Linney is the author of the soon-to-be-released book, “Code Equity: Keying Girls Into Coding”, available on May 30th, 2018.  Purchase the book  here:  wileyb.me/codeequitybook Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideocast ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier [email protected]

Ms. Desiree Alexander, Ed.S. is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002.  She is currently the Regional Director of North Louisiana for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She is the Founder CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting, LLC.  She consults with members of several schools/businesses and presents at conferences nationwide. She holds various certifications, as well as multiple technology certifications, including, but not limited to, IC3 certification, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, Apple Teacher 2016, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Master Trainer. She is one of the 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree, 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists, Transformers & Trailblazers, 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana, 2016 A+PEL Member of the Year, 2015 Librarian of the Year for Louisiana Librarian Association, 2014 Leader of the Year for Region 2 Louisiana Association of Computer Using Educators, and a campus 2015 Teacher of the Year in the Zachary Community School District.  Learn more:www.educatoralexander.com. Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: wileyb.me/asattvideocast ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier [email protected]

Kimberly Eckert is the 2018 Louisiana Teacher of the year and is certified in English, Special Education and as a Reading Specialist. She is committed to empowering students to become stronger self-advocates and agents of their own learning by connecting them to their personal passions.   Kimberly has served as a Mentor and Master Teacher through the Teacher and Student Advancement Program (TAP) and as an instructional coach before returning to the classroom to better understand the needs of her students. She has been recognized previously  as WBR Middle School Teacher of the Year, LACUE Regional Middle School Teacher of the Year, WBR High School Teacher of the Year, and LACUE Regional high School Teacher of the Year.  She was also selected as Kagan Scholarship Winner and served as a Discovery Educator Network Star. Kimberly presently serves on the Teacher Effectiveness Committee on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, is a Louisiana Teacher Leader, and is a Louisiana Educator Advocacy Development (LEAD) Fellow through Stand for Children.  As Louisiana Teacher of the Year, Kimberly is working hard to elevate the profession and address educational equity throughout the state by engaging in efforts to recruit and maintain incredible teachers throughout the state. Kimberly obtained a Bachelor of Social work and M.Ed. in Special Education from Northwestern State University. Each episode invites a guest to take a seat at the virtual table to have a conversation about their area of expertise. It also grants viewers and listeners an opportunity to have a seat at the table where they would not normally be able to sit to learn and grow. The show themes center around education, technology & entrepreneurship. 🔴 Reserve your seat at the table by subscribing to the show: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier/id1360751318 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ixw6vp5mtofloaur7ek2syu6wva Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wiley-brazier-v/a-seat-at-the-table-w-wiley-brazier?refid=stpr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wegreauxpeople ✅ Share this videocast video: https://youtu.be/PAzFQYBNosE ✅ Connect online: http://www.ASeatAtTheTable.info 👥 Connect with the host, Wiley Brazier, V: http://www.WileyBrazier.com http://www.twitter.com/WileyBrazier http://www.linkedin.com/in/WileyBrazier http://www.instagram.com/WileyBrazier http://www.pscp.tv/WileyBrazier http://www.google.com/+WileyBrazierV http://www.pinterest.com/WileyBrazier [email protected]