EdTech Classroom

EdTech Classroom

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  • Episode 24: Fostering Self-Empowered Learners and Critical Thinkers with Chris Lehmann, CEO and Principal of Science Leadership Academy

    Fostering Self-Empowered Learners and Critical Thinkers with Chris Lehmann, CEO and Principal of Science Leadership Academy

    Chris and I discuss his work for Science Leadership Academy, Inquiry Schools, and discuss all things edtech and inquiry-based education.

    ** Reuploaded and fixed intro audio **

    Resources Mentioned

    • Science Leadership Academy Website: https://sla.philasd.org/
    • Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need by Chris Lehmann and Zac Chase
    • Authentic Inquiry in the Digital Age: Engaging Students Through Inquiry by Larissa Pahomov
    • John Spencer, bell hooks, Ted Sizer
    • Educon at SLA: http://2020.educon.org/

      • EdTech Classroom:

      • https://edtech-class.com/
      • Instagram @edtechclass
      • Twitter @edtech_class
        • 43 min
      • Episode 24: Fostering Self-Empowered Learners and Critical Thinkers with Chris Lehmann, CEO and Principal of Science Leadership Academy

        Fostering Self-Empowered Learners and Critical Thinkers with Chris Lehmann, CEO and Principal of Science Leadership Academy

        Chris and I discuss his work for Science Leadership Academy, Inquiry Schools, and discuss all things edtech and inquiry-based education.

        Resources Mentioned

        • Science Leadership Academy Website: https://sla.philasd.org/
        • Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need by Chris Lehmann and Zac Chase
        • Authentic Inquiry in the Digital Age: Engaging Students Through Inquiry by Larissa Pahomov
        • John Spencer, bell hooks, Ted Sizer
        • Educon at SLA: http://2020.educon.org/

          • EdTech Classroom:

          • https://edtech-class.com/
          • Instagram @edtechclass
          • Twitter @edtech_class
            • 43 min
          • Episode 23: The Special Sauce of PBL with Mike Kaechele, PBL & SEL Teacher, Coach, & PBLWorks National Faculty

            The Special Sauce of PBL with Mike Kaechele, PBL & SEL Teacher, Coach, & PBLWorks National Faculty


            Mike Kaechele:

            • Twitter @mikekaechele
            • http://michaelkaechele.com/
            • Facebook Page: SEL in PBL

              • Resources Mentioned:

              • PBLWorks: https://www.pblworks.org/
              • High Tech High: https://www.hightechhigh.org/
              • Expeditionary Learning: https://eleducation.org/
              • Ron Berger: https://eleducation.org/about/staff/ron-berger
              • Suzie Boss: http://www.ascd.org/Publications/ascd-authors/suzie-boss.aspx
              • New Tech Network of Schools: https://newtechnetwork.org/

                • EdTech Classroom

                • https://edtech-class.com/
                • Instagram @edtechclass
                • Twitter @edtech_class


                  • 37 min
                • Episode 22: PBL and Learning Management Systems with Shane Krukowski, Co-Founder of Headrush PBL
                  In today's episode, I chat with Shane Krukowski, Co-Founder and COO of Headrush. We talk about all things PBL, learning management systems, and so much more. This is by far my FAVORITE episode to date. Press play.
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                  Headrush Related:
                  Headrush in 5min: https://www.headrushlearning.com/5-minute-overview
                  Task Board Overview: https://www.headrushlearning.com/taskboards-in-headrush
                  Student-led Projects in Headrush: https://www.headrushlearning.com/student-led
                  If interested followup:
                  Headrush Huddles: https://www.headrushlearning.com/huddles
                  Schedule a demo: https://calendly.com/shanekrukowski/headrush-demo?back=1&month=2020-11
                  Friends and Resources:
                  Dayna and Tim: http://www.proj-arc.com
                  Ron Berger Butterfly Critique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqh1MRWZjms
                  ESSDACK / Kansas Initiative: https://www.essdack.org/164383_2
                  Website: https://edtech-class.com/
                  Instagram @edtechclass
                  47 min
                • Episode 21: Juggling Hands-On Learning and Makerspaces with Dr. Leah Hanes from Two Bit Circus Foundation

                  Imagine a carnival filled with making, tinkering, and creating. Sounds pretty awesome, right? That's just one of the many projects that Dr. Leah Hanes implements as CEO and Chief Juggler of the Two Bit Circus Foundation. In today's episode, Dr. Leah and I chat about makerspaces, STEAM education, hands-on learning, and her work with Two Bit Circus Foundation. Press play.

                  Fast Company Article: https://www.fastcompany.com/90564801/stem-careers-require-the-same-kind-of-creative-thinking-as-the-arts-says-new-research

                  Two Bit Circus Foundation: https://twobitcircus.org/

                  Find me on Instagram @edtechclass, email me [email protected], check out my website https://edtech-class.com/, and press subscribe!

                  32 min
                • Episode 20: 10 EdTech Tips for New Teachers with Dr. Sam Fecich

                  Crossover Episode Alert! Today's episode is a crossover episode with Dr. Sam Fecich from the EduMagic Podcast. We share ten edtech tips for new teachers (and veteran teachers, too!). Press play.

                  Resources Mentioned:

                  • Common Sense Media Screetime: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/screen-time/are-some-types-of-screen-time-better-than-others
                  • Jamboard Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QySPzvuCthk
                  • Bitmoji Classroom Edumagic Episode: https://www.sfecich.com/post/5-things-you-need-to-know-when-creating-a-bitmoji-classroom

                    • Sam’s 3 EdTech Favorites:

                    1. Office Lens
                    2. Adobe Spark
                    3. Wizer

                      4. Maddie’s 3 EdTech Favorites:

                      1. Flipgrid
                      2. Jamboard
                      3. Google Expeditions / Earth

                        4. Other EdTech Tools Mentioned:

                        • Stop Motion Studio
                        • Padlet
                        • Book Creator
                        • Google Keep
                        • Google Tour Creator

                          • Contact Dr. Sam Fecich:

                          • Instagram and Twitter @sfecich
                          • Website www.sfecich.com

                            • Contact Maddie:

                            • Instagram @edtechclass
                            • Website www.edtech-class.com
                              • 47 min
                            • Episode 18: Student Engagement & STEAM Education in the Dominican Republic

                              I am OBSESSED with today's episode. I mean... how cool is it to have the opportunity to learn about education in other countries? I've learned so much from listening to our experts in today's episode. Tune in to listen to my conversation with Pamela Alba and Alejandra Escovar all about STEAM in the Dominican Republic. Press play to hear their thoughts about PBL, student engagement, and whether or not Pam likes distance teaching.

                              EdTech Classroom:

                              • https://edtech-class.com/
                              • Instagram @edtechclass

                                • Resources Mentioned:

                                • First Lego League
                                • Forward Learning
                                • Find them on Instagram @sgssteam
                                  • 39 min
                                • Episode 17: Digital Citizenship and Student Privacy Online

                                  Teaching with technology brings up a whole new territory for teachers, and one area that’s important to consider is student privacy. In today’s episode of the EdTech Classroom Podcast, I discuss strategies for protecting student privacy and promoting digital citizenship in the virtual classroom.

                                  EdTech Classroom:

                                  • https://edtech-class.com/
                                  • Instagram @edtechclass

                                    • FERPA

                                    • https://jillianstarrteaching.com/10-things-every-teacher-should-know-about-ferpa/

                                      • Digital Citizenship Resources

                                      • Common Sense App Reviews

                                        • Web Filtering Resources

                                        • safeyoutube.net
                                        • https://www.safesearchkids.com/
                                        • https://newsela.com/
                                        • https://www.goguardian.com/
                                          • 26 min
                                        • Episode 16: #EdTech to Support PBL (Crossover with Chris Nesi from House of #EdTech)

                                          Tune in to listen to the very first crossover episode on the EdTech Classroom Podcast. I sit down with Chris Nesi from House of #EdTech (my favorite edtech podcast). We chat about all things related to education technology, project-based learning, and supporting student SEL needs. Press play.

                                          Resources Mentioned:

                                          • Redesigning American High Schools for the 21st Century
                                          • PBLWorks
                                          • Student Outcomes from High-Quality Project-Based Learning: A Case Study for PBLWorks
                                          • Keep it Real with PBL by Jenny Pieratt
                                          • Hacking PBL – Ross Cooper & Erin Murphy

                                            • House of #EdTech:

                                            • https://chrisnesi.com/
                                            • House of #EdTech Podcast
                                            • Twitter @mrnesi
                                            • Instagram @houseofedtech

                                              • EdTech Classroom:

                                              • https://edtech-class.com/
                                              • Instagram @edtechclass
                                                • 1 hr 12 min

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                                              EdTech Classroom is a podcast that provides teachers with strategies to transform their classrooms into learning hubs that are filled with creativity, innovation, and discovery. This podcast empowers…