In this episode we hear from another @SCASCD Emerging Leader, Brantay Cohens. Brantay teaches 7th grade math at Ocean Bay Middle in Horry County. Today he shares how he used real-time formative assessment tools, specifically Go Formative and Socrative, to help determine where his students are and what help they might need. You can find Brantay on Twitter at @MISTER_B_Cohens  Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU

Today we talk with Crystal Dixon, Literacy Coach at Hyatt Park Elementary @HyattParkCougar  in Richland One in Columbia, SC. In this episode, Crystal shares how she brings her own version of Real Men Read into Hyatt Park. She also shares why it’s important to “use what you know” when it comes to tech tools and how using Forms has helped her provide “just right” PD to her teachers.  Crystal is an @SCASCD Emerging Leader. You can find Crystal on Twitter at @matherinedixon Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU

Today we hear from Alexis Rainey, @AlexisRaineyUSC. Alexis is the Instructional Coach at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, SC, @DutchmanCreekMS. Hear Alexis talk about how her school prioritizes culture, relationships and teacher leadership. She also shares how her school uses Flip  (@MicrosoftFlip). Alexis is a @SCASCD Emerging Leader.  Host: Susan Aplin, @ApinEDU

In this episode we hear from Cathleen Lacey, @CathleenLacey. Cathy is the Curriculum Resource Teacher at Crayton Middle School in Richland School District 1, Columbia, SC.  She is also a @SCASCD Emerging Leader and Microsoft Innovative Expert and Fellow.  Cathy has a passion for inclusion and assistive technology and how they can help all students. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU.

We’re back!  After a long hiatus, Listen in 5 is back!  For this episode Discovery Education Partner Success Manager, @pnabbie, is our guest. She’s helping us revitalize the podcast by sharing her unique perspective as someone who works with educators throughout the Southeastern US and beyond. In addition to her work with Discovery Education, Pam serves on the SCASCD board and helps coordinate their Emerging Leader program.  Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU

In this episode we interview Zak LaFaver, @LaFaverScience, science teacher at Spring Hill High School. In this episode, Zak talks about how he connects science and technology in his classroom. He shares the details of his Makey Makey Talking Heart Project as well as how he makes the most of his core Google tools to make interactive learning experiences for students. Plus a shout out to screenshots! Listen to hear directly from Zak. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher

In our 6th episode we interview Sarah Poole, Digital Integration Specialist & Co-Magnet Chair at Seven Oaks Media Magnet Elementary School - @SevenOaksSCmm   In this episode, Sarah talks about her school's focus on creation, communication and collaboration.  Her students create podcasts and video projects at all grade levels.   Their efforts culminate in the Golden Oaks Film Festival (on May 28th this year).  Listen to learn about this amazing elementary school! Hosts: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher and Heather Reit @hreitDIS