DivingDeepEDU

Matthew Downing chats with Richard Byrne about a multitude of topics. They go from student agency to 200+ mile bike rides. How do they fit together? You will have to listen to find out.

Richard Byrne is known for his popular blog that is read by over 500,000 people worldwide, freetech4teachers.com. He provides a plethora of professional development resources for teachers, as well as maintaining a new website called edtechfitness.com

Shout outs: Sylvia Martinez, Gary Stager, Lance Belanger, Freddie Rodriguez / Fast Freddie Foundation

Music: Believin Stephen

Matthew Downing talks with Jennie Kristofferson about classroom culture, transformative technology integration, importance of relationships, and the latest developments at Nearpod. Jennie shares from her experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum leader, and educational product executive. Many practical examples shared and thought provoking topics discussed. Give a listen and post a review!

Shout outs: Flocabulary

Music: Believin Stephen

Matthew Downing talks with Tony Vincent about the progress of technology integration, and how to effectively use it to engage students in learning. If you feel overwhelmed with technology integration, this conversation will provide a clear and simple path forward. Filled with anecdotes and examples that can be easily applied. The conversation concludes with Tony's passion project, Shapegrams.

Shout outs: Dr. Catlin Tucker

Music: Believin Stephen

Matthew Downing and Rachelle Dene Poth dive deep into charting a new course for learning. Topics include AR/VR, Project Based Learning, and Genius Hour. This conversation is filled with practical guidance that will inspire and assist in applying.

Rachelle is a Spanish Teacher, STEAM teacher, lawyer, author, podcaster, blogger, and the recipient of the ISTE making it happen award.

Shout outs: Jaime Donally, Rodney Turner, Jennifer Casa-Todd, Mandy Froehlich, Tisha Richmond and Laura Steinbrink

Music: Believin Stephen

Technology is a great tool, but it is important to think about it in deeper terms. Instead of chasing the newest app, explore the purpose of technology within the learning experience. Matthew Downing and Thomas C. Murray discuss this and more.

Thomas C. Murray serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready. He is an author and frequent speaker. His most recent book is titled Personal and Authentic.

Shout outs: Ken Shelton

Music: Believin Stephen

Education and society are changing at a rapid pace. Instead of memorizing facts and dates, we should approach education and the work we are doing in terms of solving a problem. Listen in as Matthew Downing and Jamie Casap discuss this and much more.

Jamie Casap was the former Chief Education Evangelist at Google where he helped launch Chromebooks into education and establish G Suite for Education. Jamie is an author, advocate for equity, and has a popular youtube channel.

Shout Outs: Google and Teachers