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Episode 1

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In the very first episode of CA Today, Sarah Wittmeyer and this weeks cohost, Brendan Keiser, explored a variety of topics!


First, the hosts searched Twitter for interesting trends in education.

Our list:

#booksnaps

#tweeteroftheday

#classroombookaday


Some other topics explored on Twitter are:

  • flexible seating
  • traits of successful entrepreneurs
  • benefits of friendship in childhood


    • Next, STEM Coordinator, Clay Nolan, gave updates on the Advancing STEM curriculum.


    Inspired by George Couros book, The Innovators Mindset, hosts explored the ideas of innovation in our classrooms. Rob Miller highlighted Clips, an iOS app, that allows students to easily make video clips in the classroom.


    Articles mentioned in the Podcast:

    • Entrepreneurs Say This Is The Number One Factor In Their Success, Inc Magazine Heroes
    • The science Behind The Fidget Spinner Craze
    • ForbesWinston-Salem Inventors Device May Help Fidgety Children Learn Better
    • Improve Classroom Behavior
    • Winston Salem Journal Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life
    • KQED Mind Shift


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