OnEducation

We're all living and working without a net. We thought the least we could do is chat with you for a few minutes, as often as we can. We hope these daily (hopefully) episodes lighten your day, remind you of some of the great things happening, and give you some ideas on how you can #stayawesomeReminder: Jose Andres is awesome: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/03/17/jose-andres-says-people-have-to-eat-so-his-shuttered-restaurants-are-now-community-kitchens/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterParticipate's Learning at Home Community: https://go.participate.com/LearningAtHome

Its our 2nd anniversary this week! In this episode guest host Mike and Glen talk about the corona virus, how its impacting schools, and how we can best teach remotely. Our guest this week is professional development consultant Naomi Harm.

Guest: Naomi Harm

Naomi is a passionate advocate for women in education. Her company focuses on hiring amazing women, and her work is centered around training and developing the next generation of women leaders. Naomi is also no slouch when it comes to teaching and training using great computer science tools like Makey Makey. She's the real deal friends.

Naomi's 3: TED Talks, The Leader In Me, ReflectionTwitter: https://twitter.com/naomiharmWebsite: https://www.naomiharm.org

Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQSupport OnEducation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnEducationPodAre we ready?: https://twitter.com/TCEA/status/1234969102063669249?s=20Fake 2020 Candidate: https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/tech/fake-twitter-candidate-2020/index.htmlAwesome Tweet of the Week: https://twitter.com/arcticisleteach/status/1234627021856133120?s=21

The Bests: Top Tools and Tips for Remote LearningOur number one tip is not a tool, it's a call to properly train your teachers to be able to transition to effectively teach in an online format.Communication Hub: Schoology, Google Classroom, ParticipateSynchronous Video: Conferences, Hangouts, ZoomAsynchronous Video: FlipgridLesson Delivery: Nearpod, Google SlidesInstructional Video: EdPuzzle + YouTubeReview: Quizlet, Gimkit

Today's podcast is brought to you by:

Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation

Phidgets: OnEducation is sponsored by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that bring your code to life. There is no soldering or wiring required. Simply plug in a Phidgets sensor, write code in your favorite language, and watch your ideas come alive. Phidgets are used by thousands of STEM professionals globally, and are now available for computer science students. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50. Thats bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation

Badge Summit: Do you have plans to attend the ISTE conference this summer? Come one day early and participate in the best hidden gem conference in the United States - Badge Summit 2020 will take place in Costa Mesa, California on June 22. There will be many amazing educators to collaborate with on topics such as digital badges, credentials, gamification and more. To learn more about the badge summit simply visit bit.ly/badgesummit

In This Episode of OnEducation Presents: Our last FETC special episode! We had an amazing chat with Marlena Gross-Taylor at FETC in Miami!

Our Guests: Marlena Gross-TaylorMarlena's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgrosstaylorWebsite: https://www.marlenataylor.com/

In this episode guest host Mike and Glen discuss whether schools need to teach the gaming of algorithms. This week, the Catholic education system received a couple of doses of REALLY bad news, we’ll talk about that. Our guest this week, is friend of the pod, Steve Isaacs

Guest: Steve Isaacs

Steve doesn't need much an introduction here. He's one of our best friends and closest education companions. We brought him on to talk about all the amazing things going on over at Epic Games related to Fortnite and Unreal Engine in Education; something both him and Mike are deeply involved in.Twitter: https://twitter.com/mr_isaacsWebsite:http://gamesandlearning1.blogspot.com/Epic Games Contest: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/interactive-3d-contest

Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQSupport OnEducation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnEducationPodPaolo de Buono reads a book: https://globalnews.ca/news/6570892/the-boy-who-cried-fabulous-book-tcdsb/Jean Vanier's legacy is tarnished: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/larche-founder-jean-vanier-sexually-abused-six-women-report-findsIs Dreams the next Minecraft Education Edition?: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/feb/20/dreams-review-creative-learning-as-delightful-playPocket Points: https://youtu.be/gireuwEOMcsShould school teach you how to "game" an algorithm?: https://twitter.com/mrShakedown/status/1229114470041112577?s=20

The Bests: Things in Education That Need to Stop, NOW.HomeworkTextbooksSkipping Recess as PunishmentHigh Stakes Standardized TestingShort Lunch Breaks

Today's podcast is brought to you by:

Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation

Phidgets: OnEducation is sponsored by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that bring your code to life. There is no soldering or wiring required. Simply plug in a Phidgets sensor, write code in your favorite language, and watch your ideas come alive. Phidgets are used by thousands of STEM professionals globally, and are now available for computer science students. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50. Thats bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation

Badge Summit: Do you have plans to attend the ISTE conference this summer? Come one day early and participate in the best hidden gem conference in the United States - Badge Summit 2020 will take place in Costa Mesa, California on June 22. There will be many amazing educators to collaborate with on topics such as digital badges, credentials, gamification and more. To learn more about the badge summit simply visit bit.ly/badgesummit

In this episode guest host Mike and Glen discuss the Ontario Teachers strike, debate whether you can be an effective teacher without ever taking work home and our guest this week is educator and consultant Desiree Alexander.

Guest: Desiree Alexander

We were thrilled to talk to Desiree at #FETC20 this year. Desiree is a passionate voice for empowering women in education, and will be a featured presenter at ISTE this summer in Anaheim. We loved our talk with her and have no doubt you will love it too!Twitter: https://twitter.com/educatoralexWebsite: https://www.educatoralexander.com/

Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQSupport OnEducation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnEducationPodOntario Teacher's Strikes Primer: https://www.cp24.com/news/what-are-the-key-issues-in-the-ontario-teachers-disputes-1.4807325?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Acp24%3Apost&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2Dd5DxkEOr_S5SOU7KTzSxgNvBI2lW3mZoU9Zi8kfCBE7nbB_g4DohQFwHome is Home Time - Alice Keeler: https://twitter.com/alicekeeler/status/1228769065600049152?s=21

The Bests: The Best Small Conferences in EducationSerious PlayBadge SummitUSM Summer SparkGames in EducationSpring / Fall CUECONNECT

Today's podcast is brought to you by:

Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation

Phidgets: OnEducation is sponsored by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that bring your code to life. There is no soldering or wiring required. Simply plug in a Phidgets sensor, write code in your favorite language, and watch your ideas come alive. Phidgets are used by thousands of STEM professionals globally, and are now available for computer science students. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50. Thats bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation

In This Episode of OnEducation Presents: Michelle does everything. From her role at Nearpod to her advocacy for the SDG's. We had an awesome chat with Michelle at FETC in Miami!

Our Guests: Michelle MooreTwitter: https://twitter.com/Michelle4EDUWebsite: http://www.michelle4edu.com/

In this episode Mike and Glen discuss the state of the union, debate whether Comic Sans is the right font for dyslexic students, count down the top creative apps for the iPad and our guest this week is educator and podcaster Dan Kreiness.

Guest: Dan Kreiness

Dan is one of our favourite education podcasters. His podcast, Leader of Learning, is also now a member of our new podcasting network OnPodcastMedia Network, so we wanted to have him on to chat about his podcast, why he was drawn to the medium, and about managing all the amazing things he is doing in his life.Twitter: https://twitter.com/dkreinessLeaderofLearning Website: http://leaderoflearning.com/

Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQSupport OnEducation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnEducationPodSchool Choice comes up in the State of the Union: School ChoiceIs Comic Sans the best font for Dyslexia?: https://twitter.com/irvspanish/status/1226689200436760576?s=20Over half a million students participate in Global School Play Day: https://www.globalschoolplayday.com/Should we use games to teach the tough stuff?: https://twitter.com/mrdearybury/status/1226708241490444288

The Bests: The Must Have Creative Apps for Your iPadAdobe Spark AppsProCreateiMovieExplain EverythingFlipgridGarage BandIncredibox

Today's podcast is brought to you by:

Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation

Phidgets: OnEducation is sponsored by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that bring your code to life. There is no soldering or wiring required. Simply plug in a Phidgets sensor, write code in your favorite language, and watch your ideas come alive. Phidgets are used by thousands of STEM professionals globally, and are now available for computer science students. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50. Thats bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation

In This Episode of OnEducation Presents: Unlike many of the Tech Director's we know and talk to, Eujon Anderson come to the role from the IT side, NOT the teaching side. That experience give's Eujon a pretty interesting and unique perspective on the role. We talk about having to build trust with educators and learning new things in order to be successful.

Our Guests: Eujon AndersonEujon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/eujon_andersonWebsite: https://sites.google.com/troyschools.net/eujonanderson/

In this episode guest host Mike and Glen discuss why students are choosing careers other than teaching, debate whether students are really obsessed with video games, count down the people you are NOT following on Twitter but should be and our guest this week is the CEO of Participate, Mark Otter.

Guest: Mark Otter

Mark is about as cool a dude as you'll find in the business of education. Down to earth, chill, and smart as hell, Mark talks with us about Participate and why community matters, and about digital badging. At the end, we have a HUGE announcement, so make sure you listen to the WHOLE interview!Twitter: https://twitter.com/markjotterParticipate Website: https://www.participate.com/

Notes:#ChatOnEducation is a slow chat on Fridays with questions at 9am, 12pm and 3pm join us to discuss the topics we talk about on this week's podcast. It's awesome, trust us!OnEducation is now on YouTube! Subscribe to the channel and listen to prior episodes as they are released!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu2fkhy9cnZZbggW8_K3FgQSupport OnEducation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OnEducationPodAre students choosing careers other than teaching? (Twitter thread): https://twitter.com/stumpteacher/status/1223993625572446209Kids’ Video Game Obsession Isn’t Really About Video Games. It’s About Unmet Psychological Needs: https://www.nirandfar.com/kids-video-game-obsession/

The Bests: People you AREN'T following, but SHOULD beBryan Ouellette @Down2aScienceNate Green @mrshakedownMark Labuda @MrMLabudaHope Elliot @techie_teacher1Nicole Matthews @matthews0707Rick Bray @mrchemgeek

Today's podcast is brought to you by:

Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation

Phidgets: OnEducation is sponsored by Phidgets. Phidgets are interactive USB sensors that bring your code to life. There is no soldering or wiring required. Simply plug in a Phidgets sensor, write code in your favorite language, and watch your ideas come alive. Phidgets are used by thousands of STEM professionals globally, and are now available for computer science students. Simply go to bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation to get your introductory kit that includes a free sensor worth over $50. Thats bit.ly/phidgetsoneducation

OnEducation Presents is exactly what it sounds like! Anything that doesn't seem like it fits as a normal episode, and anything that isn't a "quick hit" like OnEducation Now! is an episode of OnEducation Presents. Some of the GREAT content we put out as an episode of OnEducation Presents includes:Dig It or Ditch It w/ Noah GeiselSpecial interviewsAudio recordings of speeches or sessions presented by Mike or GlenYOUR submissions

In This Episode: In this episode of OnEducation Presents we have our "almost monthly" episode of Dig it or Ditch It with our friend Noah Geisel!

Our Co-Host: Noah GeiselTwitter: https://twitter.com/SenorGWebsite: https://medium.com/@senorg

Today's podcast is brought to you by:

Classcraft: The presenting sponsor for OnEducation is Classcraft. We are excited to announce Classcraft’s new Story Mode which makes it easy for educators to harness the power of stories. Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 1 are ready for you and your students to play today and it’s completely free! To learn more about Classcraft and the new Story mode simply visit classcraft.com/oneducation