Jabbedu Education Podcast

Do you want to integrate more technology into your classroom, but don't know where to start?  Maybe you're a little hesitant about the steep learning curve that comes with using technology in education.  Or maybe do you already use a lot of technology, but just want some more tips?  In this episode we interview Dr. Chris Penny from West Chester University to discuss some of the newest research coming out of the education technology field.

Timestamps: Topics Discussed

0:01 - Introduction

2:18 - Dr. Chris Penny intro and background

6:10 - Importance of health and wellness

7:42 - Apple and Google Educator programs

11:20 - Mobile Technology and the Post-PC era

13:30 - Benefits of a 1:1 ratio of students to devices

14:24 - Are tablets becoming the new standard in education technology?

16:56 - But there's a big learning curve to technology... isn't that a detriment?

19:08 - Accessibility of information with technology

20:52 - The future of education technology and where you should start.

24:52 - Exit Ticket Questions

30:19 - Nuggets and wrap-up.

Don't we all just want to find the best tools, best strategies, and best techniques for becoming effective and skillful teachers?  Doesn't it make sense to insure those tools, strategies, and techniques are proven and backed by research?  Join elementary teacher Jon Ruths as he interviews some of the leading professors and researchers in the fields of education, psychology, and leadership to bring you the most relevant evidence-based information for you to use in your life and in your classroom so that you can become the best teacher you can be.