EdTech Classroom

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, so I am re-sharing Episode 29: If Technology is to be Revolutionary, We Need Everyone at the Table with Jeannette Washington, M.Ed.

In this episode, I chat with Jeannette Washington, M.Ed., whose work focuses on the intersection of dyslexia advocacy, technology, and social justice. Jeannette has worked as a speech and language pathologist, a software engineer, and an educator. She has nearly a decade of experience working with students that exhibit special abilities. Our conversation specifically centers around digital accessibility and strategies for supporting all learners with technology. Press play.

Episode Webpage: https://edtech-class.com/2021/10/13/digital-accessibility-and-dyslexia-advocacy-featuring-jeannette-washington-m-ed/

Episode Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/02/04/if-technology-is-to-be-revolutionary-we-need-everyone-at-the-table-with-jeannette-washington-m-ed/

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Jeannette Washington, M.Ed:

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In today's solo show, I share ideas for how you can teach the Sustainable Development Goals through a Systems Thinking lens. Press play.

Episode Webpage: https://edtech-class.com/2021/09/29/using-systems-thinking-to-tackle-the-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/

Systems Thinking Episodes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-systems-thinking-in-the-classroom/id1516561465?i=1000536258475

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-61-combining-systems-thinking-and-design/id1516561465?i=1000537092717

Tumble Science Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-voyage-of-the-ocean-trash-with-jenni-brandon/id984771479?i=1000371740123

EdTech Classroom:

In today's solo show, I discuss strategies for combining the Systems Thinking and Design Thinking approaches to teaching and learning in the classroom. Systems Thinking helps students identify problems. Design Thinking helps students solve those problems. Press play. 

Episode Webpage / Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/09/22/combining-systems-thinking-and-design-thinking-in-the-classroom/

Systems Thinking Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-60-systems-thinking-in-the-classroom/id1516561465?i=1000536258475

Design Thinking Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-48-design-thinking-in-the-elementary-school/id1516561465?i=1000525717430

EdTech Classroom:

In today's solo show, I talk about Systems Thinking and how I implement this approach to teaching and learning in my elementary classroom. Press play.

Episode Webpage / Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/09/15/systems-thinking-in-the-elementary-classroom/

EdTech Classroom:

In today's solo show, I share my 5 favorite edtech tools for design thinking in the classroom. Press play.

Episode Webpage / Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/09/08/edtech-tools-for-design-thinking/

EdTech Classroom:

In today's solo show, I'm sharing ideas for teaching empathy through the design thinking process. Press play.

Episode Webpage and Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/09/01/teaching-empathy-through-design-thinking-in-the-elementary-classroom/

Design Thinking Blog Posts:

Design Thinking Podcast Episodes:

EdTech Classroom:

So many of you seemed to love my podcast episode about Design Thinking, so I'm sharing another project idea in today's episode! In today's solo show, I share an in-depth project example for how to incorporate design thinking to build classroom community for back to school. Press play.

Episode Webpage / Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/08/26/design-thinking-project-ideas-for-elementary-classrooms-and-back-to-school/

Previous Design Thinking Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-48-design-thinking-in-the-elementary-school/id1516561465?i=1000525717430

EdTech Classroom:

In today's episode, I interview Brittany Gaffney, an Instructional Technology Specialist in New York who works with and supports over 50 districts. Brittany shares ideas for incorporating edtech into your back-to-school plans, as well as her own experiences as both an edtech coach and former classroom teacher. Press play. 

Episode Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/08/18/episode-56-back-to-school-with-edtech-tips-and-tricks-from-brittany-gaffney-instructional-technology-specialist/

Brittany’s Resources:

EdTech Classroom:

In today's solo show, I share a Responsive Classroom Book List for teachers and educators. These books are my favorite back-to-school resources. Press play.

Episode Webpage / Transcription: https://edtech-class.com/2021/08/08/starting-the-school-year-with-responsive-classroom-5-back-to-school-books-for-teachers-and-educators/

The First Six Weeks of School: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892989816/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1892989816&linkCode=as2&tag=edtechclass05-20&linkId=b8f91223959daed01de68faa1c73cbdf

The Joyful Classroom: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892989832/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1892989832&linkCode=as2&tag=edtechclass05-20&linkId=4c8650ac58245e4c498c94c7de863bd1

Yardsticks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892989891/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1892989891&linkCode=as2&tag=edtechclass05-20&linkId=a1bce8eebde6132bbc21acb85a8e61d1

The Morning Meeting Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892989603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1892989603&linkCode=as2&tag=edtechclass05-20&linkId=bdac8d11902cb4ca8db3957c8a73a909

Responsive Classroom for Music, Art, PE, and Other Special Areas: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1892989840/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1892989840&linkCode=as2&tag=edtechclass05-20&linkId=dad6de4a69135cb8af0f2b716cf778fe

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A high schooler did WHAT?! As teachers, we know how incredible and talented our students are, and Ahmed Muhammad is exactly that: an incredible and talented recent high school grad who is already making a difference in the world. Chances are, you’ve already heard of Ahmed. He has gone viral online several times now for his accomplishments. Ahmed graduated from Oakland Technical High School, where he was the first African American male valedictorian in school history. He got accepted to every college he applied to, and he’s also founder of Kits Cubed, a nonprofit organization that makes STEM and science learning accessible at home. By the way - he was a keynote speaker at this year's ISTE conference. Press play.

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Kits Cubed:

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