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METC Podcast episodes

  • METC Podcast - Episode 28 - EdTech Coaching

    In Episode 28 of the METC Podcast, we sit down with Sadie Lewis of the Mehlville School District.  Sadie talks to us about the coaching model she uses for the staff within her district.  She shares how she came up with the process and how she manages it.  It is amazing that all if it is done within Google!  She has shared different resources.  These resources can be found within the show notes on our website at metcedplus.org.  

    Are you an edtech coach?  Do you work with an edtech coach?  Share your experience and thoughts on our Flipgrid!

    Thank you for listening to this episode.  Check out a previous episode!

    37 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode 27 - Google Expeditions AR

    This is the first episode of Season 2 of the METC Podcast.  When we began this podcast, we interviewed students at the METC Student SHOWcase at the METC conference.  To begin this season, we thought it would be great to interview students again! 

     

    In this episode we sit down with students and staff that were able to experience the Google Expeditions AR Pioneer Program.  This was an amazing opportunity for these students.  Their faces said it all!  You can checkout it out on Twitter #GoogleARExpeditions.

     

    If you get the opportunity to bring this to your building, I highly recommend it!

    29 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #26 - K-12 Computer Science
    In episode 26 of the METC Podcast, I talk with Bob Deneau of the Rockwood School District in St. Louis County Missouri.  We discuss the importance of having computer science & programming opportunities across the curriculum in K-12 education.  As the needs of a highly technical workforce continue to evolve, schools face the task of preparing students for this new future. At the center of innovation is automation, machine learning, cloud computer, artificial intelligence, and our app/web connected connected lives. Giving students the skills to thrive in this environment is paramount to their success. How are schools meeting these needs?
    Bob and I talk about curriculum resources for both primary and secondary.  Bob shares some of the authentic student experiences he has been able to provide the students in his district.  We also talk about some of the challenges educators face in integrating computer science into curriculum, especially the core subjects.  
    Be sure to connect with Bob to learn more about K-12 computer science! He will be a valuable resource!
     Episode's Flipgrid Link
    Episode’s Guest:
    Robert Deneau - STEM Coordinator - Rockwood School District - @itechbob  
     
    Episode’s Promo
    South Central Google Mania - April 11 & 12 - Mountain View, MO - More Information & Register Here
    29 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #25 - Wentzville Film Festival
    In Episode #24 of the METC Podcast, we sit down with Samantha and Amanda of the Wentzville School District to talk about their annual Film Festival.  These two amazing instructional technology coaches give us the ins and outs of how they got their Film Festival started.  These two were kind enough to share their e-mail and twitter information, so reach out to them if you have specific questions to bring a student-led Film Festival to your school or district!
     
    Share your thoughts & ideas! - Episode Flipgrid
     
    Episode’s Guests:
     
    Samantha Hardesty Knoll:
    Instructional Technology Coach for the Wentzville School District
  • Former Elementary Teacher and Technology Teacher
  • @techknoll and [email protected]
     
    Amanda Moody:
    Completed first year as Instructional Technology Coach in WSD
  • Former High School English Teacher
  • @techmoody and [email protected]
    Resources:
     
    Wentzville Film Festival website
     
    Connect with METC!
    Twitter - @METCedplus
    Facebook - @METCedplus
    Instagram - @METCedplus
    YouTube - Midwest Edtech Community (METC)
    28 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #24 - Leveraging Community Partnerships and Funding Opportunities

    In Episode 24 of the METC Podcast, we sit down with Shannon Steimel from the Lift for Life Academy in St. Louis, Missouri.  Shannon talks to us about the importance of leveraging community partnership within the school setting.  Shannon shares how she has been able to partner with some local start-ups and organizations to really create a win-win for all involved.  Shannon also shares the different ways she has been able to get funding for various projects within her school!  

     

    She provides some great ideas and tips to get your project or idea funded and off the ground!  Check out the resources below and reach out to Shannon for additional questions!

     

    Episode’s Special Guest: Shannon Steimel - @ShannonSteimel

    Episode’s Resources:

     

    1904 Labs: http://1904labs.com/

    Parkway Spark Program: http://parkwayspark.com/

    ITEF grant: https://innovteched.com/itefgrant/ Due Jan 31

    Monsanto Fund grants: https://www.monsantofund.org/grant-programs/#grant-programs-1

    Donor's Choose Match Offers: https://www.donorschoose.org/match-offers

    Check out Shannon’s page on Donor's Choose to see some of the projects I've gotten funded: https://www.donorschoose.org/ShannonSteimel

    2018 METC Conference - Pre-Conference Session:

    Rae Hughart @RaeHughart is leading the Community Connections METC18 precon

    29 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #23 - Being Curious
    Within Episode 23 of the METC Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Oliva.  Kelly is a High School Librarian/media specialist.  She also is a 2018 METC Spotlight Educator!  She talks to us about being curious!  Kelly has read over 80 books this year! She shares the different resources she uses to get to that large number each year.  She also shares a few of the adventures she has been on as a result of her continued love for being curious!
     
    It is our hope that this episode will spark your curiosity!  As you read new books, we hope you let your curiosity take on new adventures.  As you experience these adventures, feel free to share them on the METC Podcast Flipgrid page at flipgrid.com/metcpodcast.  We would love to hear all about it!
     
    Episode’s Guest
    Kelly Oliva - High School Librarian at Liberty High School in Wentzville, MO - @kellydoliva
    Check out her blog at - plotdrivenlife.com
     
    Episode’s Resources
     
    Good Reads
     
    Audible
     
    Playster
     
    OverDrive
    26 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #22 - Personalized PD
    In Episode 22 of the METC Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Kuper from the Popular Bluff School District.  Stephanie and her colleagues have developed an effective system of PD opportunities for their staff.  From Whole district conference type PD days to PD in your PJs, Stephanie talks about how these opportunities have been helpful for their staff.
    Be sure to connect with Stephanie with her contact information below!  Shout out to Stephanie for joining us on the METC Podcast!
     
    Episode's Guest:
    Stephanie Kuper - Instructional Coach - Popular Bluff High School
    Twitter - @kupertech    [email protected]
     
    METC Conference 2018 - Early Bird pricing ends December 6th!  Follow the link to join us for our 35th conference!

     

     

    38 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #21 - Top Tech Tools #7-12
    In Episode 21 of the METC Podcast, I continue my conversation with Sophie Chambers, a 2018 METC Spotlight Educator.  In this episode we hear the rest of Sophie's top tech tools.  The tools are listed below.  Be sure to connect with Sophie.
     
    Episode's Guest: 
    Sophie Chambers - Chillicothe School District - Gifted Ed Teacher - Innovation Learning Coach - @atechiebookworm
     
    Sophie's Top Tech Tools #7-12
     
    #7 -- Popplet -- Make online web organizers -- I’ve used this to diagram the types of quadrilaterals as well as the genres of writing/books -- good visual representation for organizing our knowledge.
     
    #8 --  BreakoutEdu -- The best game to play when you want a meaningful class filler or to work on critical thinking, teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, etc. -- It is the game of 21st Century Learning Skills -- I also love the digital breakout options when you don’t have enough time to set up a whole game.
     
    #9 -- Adobe Spark -- A great creation tool for your artists or for projects; free online or mobile graphic design studio; sign in with Google but if too young, sign in as teacher and share an account; create social graphics, web stories, and animated videos; I’ve used this with K-8 also and everyone loves it; I’ve even used it in Sunday School class to retell stories.
     
    #10 -- Co-spaces -- Want free virtual reality? This is the tool. It is an easy VR tool that lets anyone create virtual reality experiences. Available on all devices and desktops. Still a bit basic and blocky but a good beginning tool when other funding isn’t available.
     
    #11 -- Speech-to-Text -- Speech to text options in your Google apps are life changing for your language SpEd kiddos. If you’re not grading spelling or grammar, why make them type it all. Let them get their fantastic ideas out instead of struggling through letter by letter. Pick and choose when students are allowed to use this tool to improve their learning experience.
     
    #12 -- Twitter -- If you’re a teacher who isn’t on Twitter yet, you are missing an entire world of free, fantastic PD at your fingertips. I can talk about how I got started and felt less overwhelmed with one more social media tool than I thought I would.
     
    This Episode's Promo:
    2018 METC Conference - 35th Anniversary  
    Registration Open!
    Conference Information
    Pre-Con Information
    29 min
  • METC Podcast - Episode #20 - Top Tech Tools 1-6
    In Episode 20 of the METC Podcast, I talk with Sophie Chambers who is a 2018 METC Spotlight Educator.  Sophie works for the Chillicothe School District.  Sophie shares her top tech tools she uses with her students.  While sharing information about each tool, Sophie shares how she uses each one within her classroom and how she ties it to content.  
    We ran out of time for the complete list.  Be sure to tune into the next episode for the rest of her top tools list.  Below, you will locate information about each tool mentioned within the episode along with a link to that tools website.
     
    Episode's Guest: 
    Sophie Chambers - Chillicothe School District - Gifted Ed Teacher - Innovation Learning Coach - @atechiebookworm
     
    Sophie's Top Tech Tools #1-6
    Mystery Skype -- connect globally with other classrooms, learn geography skills, can do other subjects too.  Use Google+ and Twitter to find partner teachers, problem solving, questioning, collaboration, etc.
  • Podcasts -- There are so many great ones out there for students of all ages, teachers, and for your personal life. -- Mars Patel, Finn Caspian, Sesame St, Eleanor Amplified, But Why, Short & Curly, Serial, This American Life, 99% Invisible, Hardcore History, Adam Buxton, METC, Truth for Teachers, Real Teachers Real Answers, The Best Ideas in Ed
  • ThingLink -- make interactive images with the freemium version, students can prove their learning, or teachers can make a lesson more engaging, embed info into images
  • Seesaw -- free digital portfolios for all students of any age; I’m using it with K-8 currently and students and parents love it; could even be used in high school and beyond; I speak about all the different parts of this tool too; free version is great!
  • Google Keep -- great way to give students Must Do, Can Do lists; share book list ideas with students; give kids To Do lists that you can both see and edit in real time; free with your Google account
  • Padlet -- awesome discussion board tool for every voice in the room to be heard in a fast but meaningful way; also a good exit ticket strategy-- in youngest ages, don’t sign in, they can still comment but not reply to each other; in older ages, sign in and really collaborate together -- discuss a book or podcast, share six thinkings on a novel with SnapChat, PD book study
     
    This Episode's Promo:
    2018 METC Conference - 35th Anniversary  Registration Open!
    Conference Information
    Pre-Con Information
    25 min

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