Welcome to the Denver Public Schools MyTech Podcast! In this fourth episode of the season, we're talking about chromebooks. These touchscreen laptops use Google’s Chrome operating system, and they form the backbone of DPS’ MyTech program, which provides computers to district students in all grades kindergarten through 12th. The MyTech program works with all DPS-managed schools to make sure all students have access to a computer in and out of the classroom, as well as opportunities to use them meaningfully. In this episode, we talk to staff and students at two Denver elementary schools, Asbury and Ellis. At both schools, second through fifth graders have been taking their computers home and bringing them back to school, every day, for years. Asbury and Ellis are leading the way for other DPS elementaries, as a significant change is coming to the district. Beginning fourth quarter, students in grades 2 or above at all DPS-run schools will be able to take their computers home to explore, finish school work, and extend their learning. Wherever you’re listening, please give us a rating and share this with your friends and colleagues. Theme music is from the song ·Joker· by Six Umbrellas (freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbr·rellas_-_Joker). Copyright info is here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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Welcome to the Denver Public Schools MyTech Podcast! In this third full episode of the season, we're continuing to explore the Devious Lick TikTok Challenge and how John F Kennedy High School in Southwest Denver is navigating this social media landscape. You’ll hear from Tiffany Almon, the principal, as well as the school’s student board of education. On and offline, social media, school culture, and digital citizenship complicate what it means to be a student during this pandemic, which we’re still experiencing. Wherever you’re listening, please give us a rating and share this with your friends and colleagues. Theme music is from the song ·Joker· by Six Umbrellas (freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbr·rellas_-_Joker). Copyright info is here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (NOTE: this episode features a very brief clip of a November 12, 2021 segment produced by Channel 9 News: Truckee Street arson: Hearing for teen suspects charged in fire | 9news.com. There is also an audio excerpt of a brief video featuring Kentucky Law Enforcement, courtesy of news station WHAS11, accessed via a Nov. 8, 2021, Washington Post Article about TikTok.)

Welcome to the Denver Public Schools MyTech Podcast! In this second full episode of the season, we're continuing to explore the Devious Lick Tik Tok Challenge and how a middle school assistant principal and a 7th grade student are navigating this strange and challenging school year. On and offline, social media, school culture, and digital citizenship complicate what it means to be a student during this pandemic, which we’re still experiencing. Wherever you’re listening, please give us a rating and share this with your friends and colleagues. Link to image of "The Last Normal School Year." Theme music is from the song ·Joker· by Six Umbrellas (freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbr·rellas_-_Joker). Copyright info is here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (NOTE: this episode features a very brief clip of a May 7, 2021 segment produced by Channel 7 News: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/denver-public-schools-plans-for-a-return-to-normal-with-help-from-200m-in-stimulus-money)

New DPS MyTech Podcast episode drops in November! Folks, we had so much content and so many people with things to say about Devious Licks and social media that we are putting out a part 2 of our first episode in November! In the new episode, you’ll hear from a high school principal, a student council, a middle school assistant principal, and a 7th grade student who are navigating this strange and challenging school year. On and offline, social media, school culture, and digital citizenship complicate what it means to be a student during this pandemic, which we’re still experiencing. I hope you’ll check out what they have to say. In the meantime, you can find Episode 1 on Anchor, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. And wherever you’re listening, please give us a rating and share this with your friends and colleagues. Stay tuned!

Welcome to the Denver Public Schools MyTech Podcast! In this first episode of the season, we're exploring the Devious Lick Tiktok Challenge and how Digital Coach and Digital Citizenship Expert Brian Dino supports schools in their response. Theme music is from the song ·Joker· by Six Umbrellas (freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbr·rellas_-_Joker). Copyright info is here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/