For the Purpose Of...

For the Purpose Of...

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  • 2.9 Reflections on MACUL 2023

    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

    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 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?

    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

    28 min
  • 2.8 Managing District Technology Implementation with Mike Hastings

    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

    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 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?

    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

    28 min
  • 2.7 Technology Equity with Sheree Joseph-Bos
    Episode 2.7 - Technology Equity with Sheree Joseph-Bos

    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

    Sheree Joseph-Bos
    Diversity, Equity and Belonging Consultant
    Kent ISD


    Resources from Sheree

    K Connect


    Professional Learning

    KETS Network

    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: How do you think technology impacts equity?
    For Fun (optional): What do you think the impact of the recent tech layoffs will have on education?

    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

    27 min
  • 2.6 MACUL 2023, OERs and EdTech in Michigan with Gina Loveless
    Episode 2.6 - MACUL 2023, Open Educational Resources and Educational Technology in Michigan with Gina Loveless

    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

    Education Technology Consultant
    Michigan Department of Education
    MACUL Board President
    @glo

    AI Resources

    ChatGPT
    Boomy
    HotPot
    ChatGPT Detector
    Microsoft plans to add AI capabilities into every product
    Build for Tomorrow Podcast

    Resources from Gina

    MACUL Conference
    MACUL Conference Schedule
    Map of Detroit near Huntington Place
    Floorplans of Huntington Place
    GoOpenMichigan
    Michigan Department of Education OER Page

    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 SCECHs: Choose One
    1 - If you're attending MACUL 2023, what are you most excited to experience at the conference?
    2- How are you using Open Educational Resources in your classroom?
    3 - What role do you think educational technology plays in today's education systems?

    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.

    Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music
    Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

    40 min
  • 2.5 K-12 Computer Science Education with Cheryl Wilson
    Episode 2.5 - K-12 Computer Science Education with Cheryl Wilson

    Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk about K-12 computer science education in Michigan with Cheryl Wilson from the Michigan Department of Education. They’ll also share their thoughts on the impacts of Twitter’s new reality.


    Our Special Guest

    Cheryl Wilson

    Computer Science Consultant
    Michigan Department of Education
    @cwilsontech


    Computer Science Resources

    • REMC MITECS and CS Crosswalk
    • Moving Towards a Vision of Equitable Computer Science  - Kapor Center, CSTA and AIICE
    • Michigan Computer Science PLN
    • CSTA
    • CSTA Michigan Chapter
    • ISTE Computational Thinking 
    • Connect with your local REMC 
    • Connect with your local MISTEM region
    • Michigan Code.org Community
    • CS Unplugged
    • Code.org unplugged
    • SCRIPT Workshops


      • 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 SCECHs: Why is computer science important to you? How have you engaged with computer science in your learning community?

      For Fun: What are your thoughts on everything happening with Twitter right now? What impact might it have on you?

      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

      32 min
    • 2.4 What is REMC? with Erin Hoekema

      Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss all things REMC and how the organization supports educators locally and around the state with special guest Erin Hoekema from REMC 8.

      Our Favorite Lifehacks

      • When folding a paper in half, start your crease in the middle.
      • Cut the ends off of an onion and run it under cold water before you finish cutting it to stop yourself from crying.
      • Leaf blowers solve a TON of problems.
      • Never fold a fitted sheet.
      • Put a wooden spoon across a pot of boiling water to prevent spillover.

        • REMC

        REMC Association of Michigan (Statewide)

        REMC Instructional Technology Specialists (Statewide)

        REMC 8 (Kent, Ionia and Montcalm counties)

        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.

        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

        30 min
      • 2.3 The Aftermath of the COVID Tech Surge with Jason O'Callaghan

        Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss the importance of district edtech specialists and the aftermath of the COVID edtech surge with special guest Jason O’Callaghan. They also share the apps they think are missing from K-12 education.


        Our Special Guest: Jason O’Callaghan

        K-6 Instructional Technology Specialist
        5-Disc CD Changer Enthusiast, Pager Fan
        @J_Ocally


        EdTech Trends

        • 53+ EdTech Industry Statistics - Exploding Topics
          • The EdTech market is worth $254 billion
          • The EdTech market could reach $605 billion in value by 2027
          • The K-12 game-based learning market is expected to grow 20% per year through 2025
          • 87% of K-12 educators say their tech skills improved during the pandemic
          • 87% of K-12 teachers spent more time troubleshooting technology during COVID closures
          • 3 out of 5 of K-12 teachers plan on continuing to give online assignments after the pandemic


            • Events

            Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and remc.org for more professional learning opportunities.

            • Register for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan
            • Register for Unboxing Creativity: Austin Kleon Book Study


              • Share your thoughts and your killer K-12 EdTech Apps! Email us at [email protected] or head to bit.ly/iamedtech.


              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

              33 min
            • 2.2 Talking STEM with Du Bui

              Join Keith, Ron and Sarah as they discuss STEM learning and their favorite places in Kent County with Kent ISD’s new STEM Consultant, Du Bui.

              Get connected with Du

              @dueybui

              Favorite Places in Kent County

              • Riverside Park
              • Fallasburg Park
              • Pickerel Lake Park
              • Target
              • Provin Trails
              • Northville Park
              • Wedgewood Park
              • Sparrows Coffee
              • House Rules
              • Studio 28
              • Studio Park
              • Goldmine Games
              • Wyoming Rogers
              • White Pine Trail


                • Powerwash Simulator


                Professional Learning Opportunities

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

                • Kent EdTech Specialists Network - Register for KETS at any time

                  • Let us know what you liked and didn’t like about the new format! Email us at [email protected].


                  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

                  22 min
                • 2.1 Kicking off the 22-23 School Year!

                  Join Keith, Ron and Sarah as they prepare to jump into the 2022-23 school year. They’ll share their most recent recipes, some tips to kick off the school year and share their thoughts on good back to school PD.

                  Recipes

                  • #TikTokTaughtMe Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole 
                  • Dill Pickle Relish
                  • Mississippi Pork Roast


                    • Back to School Trips

                    • Sarah - Classroom Cribs
                    • Ron - Plan Three Weeks Ahead, ATNAPFTS, Welcome to my Classroom Video
                    • Keith - Virtual Classroom Tours, Roll Call Slides, Gold Edu Back to School Make and Take


                      • bit.ly/iamedtech

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

                      Register for KETS


                      Keynote Speakers

                      • Consider the purpose of a keynote speaker
                      • Consider how a keynote will help you reach your goals as a learning community
                      • Consider your audience
                      • Consider your own staff or local community members who could provide a keynote
                      • Consider your teacher’s needs at the beginning of the year
                      • Consider spending time building your community
                      • Share your commitments as a leader


                        • Let us know what you liked and didn’t like about the new format! Email us at [email protected] or head to bit.ly/iamedtech.


                        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

                        17 min
                      • 1.9 ProTECHting Our Students with Craig Steenstra

                        Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss safe student internet use with Craig Steenstra. They share their first experiences with educational technology and exciting things around the interwebs. Ron shares his thoughts on student surveillance.


                        Our Guest: Craig Steenstra

                        Instructional Technology Director

                        Co-Host of ProTECHting Your Kids Podcast Series

                        Former Carmen Sandiego Addict

                        @csteenst 


                        Safe Student Internet Use

                        • Tips for Doomscrolling
                        • The Smart Talk
                        • Screenagers
                        • The Hammer of Thor


                          • Around the Interwebs

                          • Multiple text block formatting in Docs
                          • Teach with Chrome Series
                          • SEL & Chrome
                          • Modern Classroom Project
                          • Clubhouse


                            • EdTech Curmudgeon - Student Surveillance

                            • Social Media Monitoring
                            • Pa. School Faces FBI Probe, Lawsuit for Using Webcams on Laptops to Watch Students at Home


                              • Professional Learning

                              • Digital-Age Teaching for English Learners: A guide to equitable learning for all students Book Study

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


                                Photos of Phoebe the Wondercat


                                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

                                56 min

                              About For the Purpose Of...

                              From the publisher's feed

                              Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Keith, Sarah, and Katherine for a 30ish minute chat every month to find out the…