As we look to the future, its fun to look back. Here is one of our first podcasts, check it out!

This week we dive into the SAMR model and talk with Erin O'Brien, Sara Wright & Katie Barthelette about their presentation at the Imagine - WeLearn Together ... Technology Symposium and using technology in the classroom.

SAMR Articles:

http://www.emergingedtech.com/2015/04/examples-of-transforming-lessons-through-samr/

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/introduction-to-the-samr-model

https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/samr-and-blooms-taxonomy-assembling-the-puzzle

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/blooms-digital-taxonomy?utm_source=Edu_Newsletter_2017_03_28&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly#

https://www.usnews.com/news/college-of-tomorrow/articles/2015/09/01/teachers-colleges-struggle-to-blend-technology-into-teacher-training-lesson-plans

http://ditchthattextbook.com/2014/04/03/10-ways-to-reach-samrs-redefinition-level/

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/technology-and-teaching-finding-balance-andrew-marcinek

This week we wrap up our conversation around Gamification. We discuss a few ways that you can use Gamification and Game-Based Learning in the classroom and something that we each got as a takeaway from the conversation and readings.

Mike sat down with Amy Heneghan at Gerena Elementary School to discuss some of the ways that she is using technology in the classroom.

Articles:

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-in-education-vicki-davis
https://tophat.com/blog/gamification-education-class
https://www.knewton.com/infographics/gamification-education/
http://yukaichou.com/gamification-examples/top-10-education-gamification-examples/
https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/12-examples-of-gamification-in-the-classroom/
https://ii.library.jhu.edu/2014/05/13/what-is-gamification-and-why-use-it-in-teaching/
http://edtechreview.in/news/324-examples-gamification-in-education
https://www.pearsoned.com/digital-learning-gamification/
http://inservice.ascd.org/the-difference-between-gamification-and-game-based-learning/
http://blogs.worldbank.org/education/gamification-education
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/12/04/pursuing-quests-how-digital-games-can-create-a-learning-journey/
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/tag/gamification/
https://medium.com/@OfficeofEdTech/playing-together-trends-in-game-based-education-7b9c1a026b1a

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This week we continued our conversation around Gamification, we learn that Mike really loves his reward point programs. We also examine a couple of ways that Gamification can go wrong. Brendan sat down with Jodi Goncalves at Boland to discuss some of the ways that she is using technology in the classroom.

Articles:

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-in-education-vicki-davis
https://tophat.com/blog/gamification-education-class
https://www.knewton.com/infographics/gamification-education/
http://yukaichou.com/gamification-examples/top-10-education-gamification-examples/
https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/12-examples-of-gamification-in-the-classroom/
https://ii.library.jhu.edu/2014/05/13/what-is-gamification-and-why-use-it-in-teaching/
http://edtechreview.in/news/324-examples-gamification-in-education
https://www.pearsoned.com/digital-learning-gamification/
http://inservice.ascd.org/the-difference-between-gamification-and-game-based-learning/
http://blogs.worldbank.org/education/gamification-education
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/12/04/pursuing-quests-how-digital-games-can-create-a-learning-journey/
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/tag/gamification/
https://medium.com/@OfficeofEdTech/playing-together-trends-in-game-based-education-7b9c1a026b1a

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This week Mike, Suzanne and Brendan begin a deep dive into Gamification within the classroom and the greater world. Many us are participating in Gamification in our lives and we don't even realize it. This is the first of a short series of conversations that you don't want to miss!

For this week's interview Brendan met with Jessica McCloskey from William N. DeBerry Elementary about their process for preparing for the MCAS.


Articles:

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-in-education-vicki-davis
https://tophat.com/blog/gamification-education-class
https://www.knewton.com/infographics/gamification-education/
http://yukaichou.com/gamification-examples/top-10-education-gamification-examples/
https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/12-examples-of-gamification-in-the-classroom/
https://ii.library.jhu.edu/2014/05/13/what-is-gamification-and-why-use-it-in-teaching/
http://edtechreview.in/news/324-examples-gamification-in-education
https://www.pearsoned.com/digital-learning-gamification/
http://inservice.ascd.org/the-difference-between-gamification-and-game-based-learning/
http://blogs.worldbank.org/education/gamification-education
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/12/04/pursuing-quests-how-digital-games-can-create-a-learning-journey/
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/tag/gamification/
https://medium.com/@OfficeofEdTech/playing-together-trends-in-game-based-education-7b9c1a026b1a

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This week Suzanne and I discuss ways to find inspiration in the doldrums of March, the longest month of year (It's scientifically true)! We dive into 5 ways to be inspired and include links to many of them below. Find out which Ryan Mike likes better! Listen to our IOTW Allyson Leach from Walsh Elementary and hear about all the great things she is doing!

Also, we have added iHeartRadio to the number of places you can find us too!

Links:

https://www.edutopia.org/blog/reboot-resources-for-teacher-inspiration-monica-burns

https://ed.ted.com/

https://twitter.com/hashtag/thankateacher?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag

https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=ryan%20gosling%20teacher%20memes&rs=typed&0=ryan%257Ctyped&1=gosling%257Ctyped&2=teacher%257Ctyped&3=memes%257Ctyped


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We finally wrap up our conversation about Digital Reading and what that means to you. We also interview Kiaga Osborn-Johnson from Sumner Ave Elementary School about her use of technology in the classroom.

Some of the tools she mentions are:

https://kaizena.com/
https://www.noredink.com/
https://www.edmodo.com/

Articles:

https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/06/health/print-education/index.html

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/16/strategies-to-help-students-go-deep-when-reading-digitally/

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/close-reading-digital-tools/

https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/5-strategies-for-teaching-close-reading-with-tech

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/11/09/how-should-reading-be-taught-in-digital-era.html

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This week the team continues on in their discussion on Digital Literacy and Digital Reading, Mike goes off the rails talking about getting all his news on Facebook (that explains a lot) and we have a great interview with Sara Wright of Mary M. Walsh Elementary School where we talk about her journey to Springfield and the technology she uses in the classroom.

Articles:

https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/06/health/print-education/index.html

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/16/strategies-to-help-students-go-deep-when-reading-digitally/

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/close-reading-digital-tools/

https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/5-strategies-for-teaching-close-reading-with-tech

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/11/09/how-should-reading-be-taught-in-digital-era.html

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SuzanneSPSDLA


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Welcome back from February Break! This week's hot take begins a short series on Digital Reading, this is a discussion you don't want to miss! We also sat down with Wesley Strong of Commerce and talk to him about how they are using Technology not just in his class but also the school at large. (Hint: He's the Tech Coordinator). Let us know what you think by leaving us some feedback on our Yammer page or in the comment section of where you listen to the podcast.

Articles:

https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/06/health/print-education/index.html

https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/10/16/strategies-to-help-students-go-deep-when-reading-digitally/

https://www.teachthought.com/literacy/close-reading-digital-tools/

https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/5-strategies-for-teaching-close-reading-with-tech

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/11/09/how-should-reading-be-taught-in-digital-era.html

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SuzanneSPSDLA


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Everyone is back this week and bringing news of tidings and joy. We spend some time catching up on the latest news in regards to MCAS 2.0, if you are a test administrator this is a can't miss. Also catch up with Cheryl Elias, a First Grade Teacher over at Ell's Elementary and hear all of the amazing things she is doing in the classroom. If you have ever thought that a 1st grader will have trouble with technology in the classroom I dare you to listen.

Tools:

https://web.seesaw.me/
https://www.kodable.com/
https://www.getepic.com/

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For this week's podcast Mike focuses in on what Personalized Learning is and isn't and why you should be doing it in your classroom (Good chance you already are!) We also interviewed Central High School Teacher Sean Kavanagh. Check out what he is doing with his students in the classroom and hear his story!

Resources:

https://tech.ed.gov/
https://medium.com/personalizing-the-learning-experience-insights/what-is-personalized-learning-bc874799b6f

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