Focus on EDU: EdTech and The Education Experience

Dr. Ebony Lee, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Clayton County Schools in Georgia, takes on the foundations and science of reading, why reading is "not natural", and how reading can impact our lives.

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Video Podcast 🔴 https://youtube.com/channel/UCFc-mTSwgzfKwFed7kOBcuQ

Dr. Ebony Lee, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Clayton County Schools in Georgia, takes on the foundations and science of reading, why reading is "not natural", and how reading can impact our lives.

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Jaime Casap, a thought leader in education and former Chief Education Evangelist for Google, pushes our thinking by saying that when we say we want students to be college and career ready, we are shooting too low.

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Links to Resources from the Show:

Video Podcast 🔴 https://youtube.com/channel/UCFc-mTSwgzfKwFed7kOBcuQ

Jaime Casap's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/jcasap   

Jaime's YouTube Channel 🔴  https://www.youtube.com/jaimecasap

Doug Konopelko's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/dkonopelko   

CDW-G 🔴 https://www.cdwg.com/

Mike Cicchetti shares his ADAPT framework for creativity in the classroom and why igniting creativity in your students could be the key to a successful transition back to school.

Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you’d like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12.

Links to Resources from the Show:

Video Podcast 🔴 https://youtube.com/channel/UCFc-mTSwgzfKwFed7kOBcuQ

ADAPT Framework in EdTech Magazine 🔴 https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2020/09/how-foster-creativity-no-matter-where-learning-takes-place   

Adobe Creative Cloud 🔴 https://www.cdw.com/content/cdw/en/brand/adobe/adobe-creative-cloud.html?enkwrd=adobe%20creative%20cloud&key=adobe%20creative%20cloud   

Volusia County Schools 🔴 https://www.vcsedu.org/   

Mike Cicchetti's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/VCSLearn2Tech   

Doug Konopelko's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/dkonopelko   

CDW-G 🔴 https://www.cdwg.com/

Chanel Johnson, a Science Specialist from Atlanta, Georgia, shares her experiences with science and why we need to focus on the foundational skills like exploration and curiosity before we can dive into STEM.

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Video Podcast 🔴 https://youtube.com/channel/UCFc-mTSwgzfKwFed7kOBcuQ

PhET Simulations 🔴 https://phet.colorado.edu/   

I Am a Scientist 🔴 https://www.iamascientist.info/   

Chanel Johnson's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/dc_stemtastic   

Doug Konopelko's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/dkonopelko   

CDW-G 🔴 https://www.cdwg.com/

Dr. Adam Phyall (one of EdTech Magazine's 2020 K-12 Influencers Worth a Follow) shares with us why it's so important to take time for self-care and while our work as education leaders is serious, we can still have fun.

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Links to Resources from the Show:

Video Podcast 🔴 https://youtube.com/channel/UCFc-mTSwgzfKwFed7kOBcuQ

30 EdTech Influencers Worth a Follow 🔴 https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2020/09/30-k-12-it-influencers-worth-follow-2020   

Newton County Schools 🔴 https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/   

Adam Phyall's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/askadam3   

Doug Konopelko's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/dkonopelko   

CDW-G 🔴 https://www.cdwg.com/

As we have moved to remote working, distance or hybrid learning, and virtual conferences, staying connected has become even more difficult than ever before, missing out on those ‘in between’ moments in hallways, planning rooms, or around the proverbial water cooler. Some people find that becoming a more connected educator helps bridge this gap. 

Today, I talk to an amazing leader, Greg Bagby, the Coordinator of Instructional Technology at Hamilton County Schools, about what it means to be a connected educator, how he stays connected, and what he sees in the years ahead.   

Thanks for joining us today on Focus on K-12, EdTech and The Education Experience. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe. If you have any ideas for future guests or you’d like to contact us about the show, please reach out to me on Twitter @dkonopelko. Thanks for tuning in and we will see you next time, as we Focus on K-12.  

Links to Resources from the Show:    

Video Podcast 🔴 https://youtube.com/channel/UCFc-mTSwgzfKwFed7kOBcuQ

Hamilton County Schools 🔴 https://www.hcde.org/   

NCCE 🔴 https://ncce.org/   

HamCo Digital Fabrication Labs 🔴 https://www.hcde.org/newsroom/world_s_largest_collection_of_fab_labs   

Greg Bagby's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/gregbagby   

Doug Konopelko's Twitter 🔴 https://www.twitter.com/dkonopelko   

CDW-G 🔴 https://www.cdwg.com/

Welcome to CDW-G’s new podcast series, Focus on K-12: EdTech and the Education Experience. In this series, we talk to leaders in education about how relevant topics are impacting the world of educational technology and education at large. As educators, we must be intentional in our decision-making to keep the full experience of our teachers, staff, and most importantly, our students, at heart. Together, we leverage the power of the incredible thinkers throughout the education community to discuss topics ranging from equity to esports, from creativity to coaching, and from feedback to the future of education.

I’m Doug Konopelko, a K-12 Education Strategist at CDW-G. As part of the Strategic Programs team, we keep up to date with the work going on across the world in K-12 including current challenges, different stakeholders and roles within school districts, and solutions being put in place to address those challenges. We act as strategic partners, trusted advisors, and connectors for the districts that we serve. Please join us as we journey through the world of designing meaningful, authentic learning experiences for our students, create sustainable systems of support for all stakeholders, and learn how to empower others to be agents of change, driving innovation and sparking conversations across the field.

So let’s dive in as we Focus on K-12.