For many of us we are just starting a new school year.  Don’t just have your students write about what they did this summer, this is a great time to put a little stem into their writing.  Find a STEM topic and challenge them to rise to the occasion and see what they can do to conquer your challenge.

For instance  you can use something like the following web site to ignite a students creativity. Twelve Ways the World Could End… http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/g696/12-ways-the-world-could-really-end-in-2012/  Topics like  what how can you stop an astroid that will destroy the earth or you need to stop an influenza pandemic can get your students wanting to write and become creative as they do so.

Join Chris to hear ways to use STEM to spark creative writing.

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Today, Ginger welcomes co-host and instructional technology integrator, Andrea Keller into the studio at ESSDACK in Hutchinson, Kansas! What a treat to have her here in person after all these years!

Andrea and Ginger are joined in-studio by Elaine Plybon, an educator and facilitator of transformative Learning from Keller ISD in Texas.

The conversation pivots on the topic of perspectives as Elaine and Andrea share their various perspectives visiting Hutchinson Kansas, and how that spins into looking at various educational perspectives.

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Don’t forget to register for Podstock 2015!  This year’s theme – STEAMpunk   www.podstock.org 

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Don’t be shy, get those proposals in for Podstock15.

Deadline for submission is April 1.

Go to www.podstock.org and find the Propose a Session tab to get started!

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It’s that time of year!

It’s time to get your session proposals submitted to Podstock! Why propose a session? Well, not only do you get FREE REGISTRATION when your proposal is selected for a full session, but it’s also a great way to connect with others who are interested in the same things you are!

We’re looking for engaging, informative, practical, and hands-on sessions. You can propose technology-related topics or connect the topic to our 2015 conference theme: STEAMpunk, which brings in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, as well as all things MakerEd.

Deadline for submission is April 1.

Go to www.podstock.org and find the Propose a Session tab to get started!

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Sarah Beeghley:

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Ginger and Andrea are joined by 16 year old Sarah Beeghley, former Podstock presenter. Sarah talks about her experiences as a virtual presenter, as well as some of her past projects, such as Civil War Sallie http://civilwarsallie.blogspot.com/. However, the most powerful part of the conversation is when she talks about her new project, The Geeky Girl: http://thegeekygirl.net/

Sarah is a 16 year old student with a passion for helping teachers use 21st century learning in their classrooms. Also she wants to make students, teachers, and parents aware of the dangers of cyberbullying.

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Kelley McCall, aka Lois Lane, interviews Chelsea Pelfrey, instructional coach from the Seaman school district.

Chelsea had a poster session on “Bringing STEM Into The Language Arts Classroom”.

Join Kelley as she captures  Chelsea’s Podstock experience.

For more Podstock info join Ginger and Andrea on ‘stockTalk.

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Thank you Kelley for being our Lois Lane.

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Kelley McCall, aka Lois Lane, interviews Tim Christiansen from Lightspeed.

Join Kelley as she captures  Tim’s Podstock experience.

A little about Lightspeed:

Established in 1990, Lightspeed Technologies, Inc. manufactured aviation headsets and later professional wireless microphones used in the entertainment industry. In 1994 Lightspeed introduced a line of high-quality classroom audio systems and made a total commitment to improve the learning environment for students. Lightspeed continues investing in research and development to provide the best technology and most reliable products in the industry.

 

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Thank you Kelley for being our Lois Lane.

 

 

 

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Podstock14 was filled with super teachers and super presenters all ready to share and learn.

Lois Lane, aka Kelley McCall managed to snag  Kelly Turcotte and Cameron Traxson at Podstock14 for a special interview.

Join Kelley as she captures  Kelly’s and Traxson’s Podstock experience.

For more Podstock info join Ginger and Andrea on ‘stockTalk.

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Ginger and Andrea are joined by Estin Talavera, Podstock newbie, who is presenting a session called, “How Technology Balances My Playing Field.” Estin is a college student with a strong interest in assistive technology mainly because as a blind person, he’s a user of that same tech. Listen in as Estin highlights portions of his session, and how many of the low/no vision technology can also double to support other people with disabilities.

Estin’s podcast:

The Way I See It: https://remarkablechatter.com/category/podcasts/the-way-i-see-it/

website: http://en-sight.org/ 

Twitter: @estintalavera

email:  [email protected] 

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In this episode of  ‘stockTalk, Ginger and Andrea are joined by Dr. James Beeghley, Civil War historian, techie, and all-around good guy! Jim has been a Podstock friend for many years and his upcoming session is, “Promoting Your Super Powers Online” where he helps teachers understand why and how to leverage online profiles and activity to do Good in the world. Take a listen and we are just sure you’ll be looking forward to his Podstock 14 session!

http://www.teachthecivilwar.com/

https://twitter.com/fifer1863

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