Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how they see the role of the teacher evolving with the introduction and proliferation of new technologies. They’ll share how technology is impacting their role and their Plan B strategies (or lack thereof). 

Resources and References

Professional Learning

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Podcast PDx

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For SCECHs: In what ways is technology changing your role in education?

For Fun: What is your Plan B?

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.1 - The Predictions Episode

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they circle back to predictions they made back in early 2022 and make predictions for the 2023-24 school year.

Resources and References

Don’t Look Up

Outlander

Man-sized Bat

Drop Bear

Akihabara

Google Notebook

House Bill 99b

CT4EDU

MDE CT

CT in the UP

MiLEAP

Professional Learning

EdTech Cheer 2023

For the Purpose of Podcast PDx

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Podcast PDx

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For SCECHs: What are your predictions for the 2023-24 school year?

For Fun: What's a dream destination you haven't been to yet, and what specific experiences would you want to have there?

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes MusicOur Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Sarah and Keith as they reflect with Mark Lyons on the Outside the Classroom Conference at Hartley Education Center in Saginaw. They’ll discuss some of the intentions behind designing professional learning to improve the experience for educators.

Our Special Guest

Mark Lyons

Program Director of Instructional Technology & STEM Integration

Saginaw ISD

[email protected] 

Resources

Outside the Classroom 2024 is June 1st, 2024 - Register Now

Wild Heart Teacher 

Outside The Classroom Website

Sarah’s Session on Doodle for Your Noodle

Sarah and Keith’s Session on Podcasting

Professional Learning

Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.

Podcast PDx

Podcast PDx will return for the 2023-24 school year!

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.12 - Future-Ready Students with Kelsey Krieger

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how to prepare students for the future they will enter, not the world we’re currently in with Kelsey Krieger, 5th Grade Teacher at Byron Center Public Schools. They’ll also share where you can find them this summer.

Our Special Guest

Kelsey Krieger

5th Grade Teacher

Byron Center Public Schools 

[email protected]

Resources

Canva Magic Write

Professional Learning

EdCampGR is back!

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Podcast PDx

For SCECHs: What is one way that you prepare students for a future beyond what we know right now?

For Fun (optional): What professional learning are you engaging in this summer?

Register now for Podcast PDx!

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how augmented and alternative communication bring voice to those who are often unheard with Suzy Ruskusky, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll also share some of their experiences from other jobs they’ve held.

Our Special Guest

Suzy Ruskusky

Augmentative and Alternative Wellness Consultant

Kent ISD

[email protected] 

Referenced Videos

Use the iPad for Everything

The Power of Augmentative and Alternative Communication

To Be Heard

The Power of Core

Professional Learning

Doodle for your Noodle

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Podcast PDx - Submissions due by June 26

For SCECHs: What resonates with you from our conversation with Suzy?

For Fun (optional): Have you had an interesting job? Share it with us!

Register now for Podcast PDx!

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.10 - Mental Health and SEL with Chelsea Kittridge

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss the intersection of mental health, SEL and technology with Chelsea Kittridge, Mental Wellness Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll also share some thoughts on the aging Chromebooks that made their way into the classroom during the pandemic.

Our Special Guest

Chelsea Kittridge

Mental Wellness Consultant

Kent ISD

[email protected] 

Professional Learning

Doodle for your Noodle

With the demands of life that educators face in their personal and professional lives, it can sometimes be difficult to channel creativity into teaching and learning.  This course is designed to teach you the art of sketchnoting, a visual note-taking technique that combines drawings, typography, and symbols to create engaging and memorable and visually appealing notes.  By learning the fundamental principles of sketchnoting and how to apply them to your content, you will be able to build confidence and create visually engaging and effective visual representations of content that will help you remember and understand information better.

Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.

Podcast PDx

For SCECHs: What do you do in your schools to support student and adult mental health?

For Fun (optional): What are the things that you enjoy doing to support your mental health?

Register now for Podcast PDx!

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.9 - Reflections on MACUL 2023

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they share some of the big trends and ideas that came out of the 2023 MACUL Conference. 

Resources 

MACUL Conference Schedule

Canva

Canva Create Conference 2023 

Adobe Product List

ChatGPT 4

Khan Academy with AI

DuoLingo with AI

Google Bard

The New Bing Search

#MACUL23 on TwitterKeith’s MACUL Workshop

GitHub CoPilot

Apple AR/VR Headset

Professional Learning

EdCampGR - August 15

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Podcast PDx

For SCECHs: What is one trend in education technology that you’ve noticed lately? How do you feel about it?

For Fun (optional): What is your favorite edtech tool? Why?

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This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss managing district technology implementation with Mike Hastings, an instructional technology specialist at Grand Rapids Public Schools. They’ll also share which insects are most like them.

Our Special Guest

Mike Hastings

Instructional Technology Specialist

Grand Rapids Public Schools

LinkedIn

Professional Learning

KETS Network

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Podcast PDx

For SCECHs: What do you think makes your experience better when you have to start using a new tech tool?

For Fun (optional): If you could be any insect, what would you be? Why?

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This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.

Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music

Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss equity and technology with Sheree Joseph-Bos, the Diversity, Equity and Belonging Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll ponder the impact of recent layoffs in the tech industry.

Our Special Guest

Resources from Sheree

Professional Learning

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Podcast PDx

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Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss the MACUL Conference, Open Educational Resources and EdTech in Michigan with Gina Loveless from the Michigan Department of Education. They’ll also take some time to talk about AI’s impact on the classroom.

Our Special Guest

Gina Loveless

AI Resources

Resources from Gina

Professional Learning

Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.

Podcast PDx

For Fun (optional): How are you encountering artificial intelligence in your work? How do you feel about it?

Register now for Podcast PDx!

This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper.