Educators in all content areas are developing an appreciation for the value of coding and computer science. In this episode, we go beyond coding to discuss the benefits of learning computational thinking.  

Jan Cuny is a computer scientist who was a faculty member for many years at Purdue, UMass and the University of Oregon before joining the  National Science Foundation. Michael Stone is a former Fab Lab and PBL Director for STEM School Chattanooga in Tennessee. He is currently serving as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in the Directorate for Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering at the National Science Foundation in Washington DC. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.  Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

Beyond Coding: The Hidden Benefits of Teaching Computational Thinking

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They are often the quiet students but they can also be the ones who seem to be doing very well. How do we identify students who may be falling through the cracks? Follow: @tomwhitby @blairteach @HarveyAlvy1 @bamradionetwork Ed Chat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Harvey Alvy has served as a teacher, principal, and university professor, and was honored to be a National Distinguished Principal. He is the author of Fighting for Change in Your School: How to Avoid Fads and Focus on Substance , and co-author of Learning From Lincoln: Leadership Practices for School Success. Nancy Blair is a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Tom Whitby is former contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

Students Who Are Falling Through the Cracks: How Do You Catch Them?

This week we take a look at the suite of the education tools built into Microsoft 365. 

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Kathi Kersznowski is a Technology Integration Specialist in southern NJ. She is a blogger, national presenter, keynote speaker, proud MIE expert and Master Trainer, and insatiable enthusiast about everything EdTech, STEM/STEAM and Educational Leadership. Scott Titmas is a former classroom teacher, now Technology Integration Specialist in Old Bridge, NJ. He is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and proud advocate of student voice. Susan Bearden is an educational consultant, author, blogger, and speaker who serves as the Digital Equity Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

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t's summer and we have the time to reflect, refresh, and use our time in personally meaningful ways. What are your plans?

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 Mike Peck is the technology and cyber school coordinator at Pen Argyl Area School District. His professional interests include supporting students, teachers, and administrators by supporting them in their move towards personalized learning and the meaningful integration of technology into the curriculum. Susan Bearden is an educational consultant, author, blogger, and speaker who serves as the Digital Equity Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

Our Summer Professional Development Plans

Join us as we put a spotlight on ISTE's Ed Tech Coaches Network and the activities they have planned for ISTE 2018.

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Leslie Fagin is an instructional technology coach in Griffin, Georgia and works with secondary school teachers on effective technology integration. Leslie was a contributing author for Edumatch: Snapshot in Education 2016, recognized as the ISTE Edtech Coaches Network PLN Award Winner for 2017, and is a Google Certified Educator Level 1 and 2, Trainer, and Innovator. Susan Bearden is an educational consultant, author, blogger, and speaker who serves as the Digital Equity Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

Spotlight on ISTE Ed Tech Coaches Network

For many of us, summer begins the season for relaxing, reflecting, and professional development. Join us as we look at how teachers are planning to use the summer break.

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Rachelle Poth is a Spanish and STEAM Teacher as well as an Attorney. She is President-Elect for the ISTE Teacher Education Network and was selected as one of "20 to watch" by the NSBA, the PAECT Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2017, and a Future Ready Instructional Coach. Susan Bearden is an educational consultant, author, blogger, and speaker who serves as the Digital Equity Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).

Beyond Coding: The Hidden Benefits of Teaching Computational Thinking

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