TCAPSLoop Podcast

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 65...ISTE: DesigneriTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSApologies for the lack of podcast goodness last week but we are back at the ISTE standards again! The target we have designs on...Designer. “We Do Life Together, so we have to work better together. Collaboration is at the core of Human Centered Design.” - Ben Callahan Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments that recognize and accommodate learner variability. 5a: Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.Khan AcademyGoogle KeepGoogle ClassroomRead/Write for Google5b: Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.Brainchild on NetflixBrainGames on NetflixNewselaWonderopolis5c: Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.Google Cast for EducationThe Henry Ford Model I Project Screencastify Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

the TechNollerGist Episode 5...Thinking Design ThinkingiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher The TechNollerGist is back! Be afraid, I know I am. This pod has designs on "Design Thinking," including a new perspective from an old way of looking at the concept, The Henry Ford Model I Project. We also introduce a new segment on Gamification. David shares a role playing game he created to illicit empathy and perspective from his students while studying "The Kite Runner." Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! TCAPSLoop is a conversation starter spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop.

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 64...ISTE: CollaboratoriTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSWe dive back into the ISTE Standards for Educators on this weeks TCAPSLoop Weekly, focusing on "Collaborators". We were both surprised as we dug into the indicators recognizing this Standard did not prescribe merely collaborating with your colleagues but more importantly with your students. Check out these great links spotlighting collaborative educators and ideas:Dr. Cathy Warner - NMC - https://twitter.com/DrCathyNMCSara Sholten - Gladstone MI teacher - https://twitter.com/SholtensaDesign Thinking in the Classroom - great example from Daniel Mares, Ryan Schrock Design Thinking videoGlobal Read Aloud Jamboard: Install the Jamboard Google Play Chromebook app Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 63...The BlueprintiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSWe are taking a break from the ISTE Standards for no other reason than to remake the way an entire School District operates. For this special pod we are joined by Dr. Grant Chandler from MiExcel, the originators of "The Blueprint". The Blueprint effectively guides local school district leaders in the process of reconfiguring their district and establish urgency for the success of all students, by installing district systems to realize full district reconfiguration in a short amount of time...that's all. This is a must listen for anyone involved in public schools. TCAPSLoop are Youtubers... Wise Words from ISTE: It’s Digital Citizenship Week and educators worldwide are celebrating by joining the #DigCitCommit movement! It’s all about creating a personal pledge to teach and model digital citizenship in your classroom on an ongoing basis — focusing on the “do’s” of digital citizenship instead of the “don’ts.” Some are countering cyberbullying by creating a tsunami of kindness. Others are using tech to connect with communities beyond their classrooms in a positive way. What will you do? Common Sense Media lessons for Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship and Social Emotional Learning Guide ISTE #digcitcommit chat on Twitter: October 18 at 8pm ISTE Digital Citizenship Poster Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

BiblioTech Podcast Episode 4...Spooky ReadsiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSS The BiblioTech is back on TCAPSLoop! We start the pod with Stephie breaking down some of the changes you may have noticed visiting MEL.org. She then shares some of her favorite spooky reads you can find at you local public or school library. Check out these great selectionsCreepy Carrots!Even Monsters Need HaircutsFrankenstein Makes A SandwichThe Monster's MonsterOur Story Begins Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A monthly podcast hosted by Stephanie Luyt and Larry Burden spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Library/Media Services. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop.

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 62...ISTE Standards: CitizensiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSWe’ve brought in the back hoe to dig deep even deeper into the ISTE Standards for Educators excavating the Citizen Standard and its Indicators. Please take the time to hit us up on twitter with any comments or suggestions. Enjoy the Show! ISTE Standard 3: CitizenEducators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital world. Indicator 3a: Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community. Indicator 3b: Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency. Indicator 3c: Mentor students in safe, legal and ethical practices with digital tools and the protection of intellectual rights and property. Indicator 3d: Model and promote management of personal data and digital identity and protect student data privacy. RESOURCES: Opposing Viewpoints in Context - MeL.orgPixabay - Images that are free to useCommon Sense Media Privacy Evaluations Tech Tool of the Week:  Closed Captioning in Google Slides! Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 61...ISTE Standards: LearnersiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSWe are continuing to unpack the ISTE Standards for Educators with this episode focusing onthe "Leader" standard and it's indicators. And don't forget to hit us up on twitter with any comments or suggestions. Enjoy the Show! ISTE Standard 2: LEADEREducators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Indicator 2a: Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders. Indicator 2b: Advocate for equitable access to educational technology, digital content and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students. Indicator 2c: Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning. RESOURCES: ISTE Digital Citizenship PosterTCAPS Accessibility and Google (contains loads of Chrome extensions)Google TranslateTriple E Framework (we also mentioned SAMR, TPACK, RAT) Tech Tool of the Week: Google Classroom Header Check out the tip from Alice Keeler here. Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 60...ISTE Standards: LearnersiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSDanelle and are are going to spend the next several weeks unpacking the ISTE Standards for Educators like we've just got back from a month retreat in Istanbul...or Constantinople. We will be tackling one standard per episode. This pod is all about being the Learner. ISTE Standard 1: LEARNEREducators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student learning. Indicator 1a: Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness. RESOURCES: * Global Read AloudPBS Learning Media STEM ResourcesGenius HourGrand Traverse Stewardship Initiative - Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Case Studies Indicator 1b: Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks. RESOURCES: * Playdates in MITwitter Chats - 40 Education Twitter Chats Worth Your Time (ISTE), #MICHED, #MEMSPACHATParticipate.comTweetdeck#WIREDTC ConferenceMACUL Conference Indicator 1c: Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences. RESOURCES: Twitter Favs - Sir Ken Robinson, Liz Kolb, Pernille Ripp, Jennifer Gonzalez, Tom Murray, ASCD, TCAPS Loop Tech Tool of the Week: IOS12 Screen Time updateCheck out this great Common Sense Media article - What Apple's New iOS12 Parental Controls Mean For You Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 59...ISTE StandardsiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSSWe in education have no shortage of standards; standards for curriculum, for classroom management, for safety, for nutrition, etc.. ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) recently release their "Standards for Educators, Students and Educational Leaders. You could be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed by yet another set of standards to try and meet. TCAPSLoop is devoting a series of episodes to the ISTE Standards in an attempt to help you understand, navigate, and incorporate these foundational standards into your practice. ISTE Standards for Educators What are the ISTE Standards Research to support adoption of ISTE Standards for Students (has some good research and information to support what we talked about as well) and Danelle Wrote Something!Last week's blog post Scratch Jr - FREE app Mitch Resnick blog post about Computational Fluency Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 58...SocialMediaiTunes    Google Play   Stitcher   Tune-In    RSS Our game plan for the Loop was temporarily interrupted when Common Sense Media released this report: Common Sense Media Social Media/Social Life 2018 Study. Social Media is not going away. Reacting as parents and teachers to how our children behave and feel when interacting on social media is difficult.  This important study sheds a little light on the perspectives of teens using SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook, etc. We might not share many answers or tips on the pod but finding answers starts with an informed discussion. Here are some additional resources for your perusal: TCAPSLoop Are Youtubers! 21 Things 4 Students (great for 6-8) Note: ISTE awarded the 21Things4Students site the ISTE Seal of Alignment for 2017-2019 indicating the site resources meets the technology standards for students. Reviewers concluded that "collectively, the 21Things4Students resource is an impressive resource that provides a comprehensive ladder of skills critical for students to be successful in the digital learning landscape. Students who complete the 21Things curriculum will be in an excellent position to further develop their skills and grow their effective use of technology as a tool for learning." MiTechKids (great for K-5) Transcripts are still in the works...getting there.  Enjoy the show! A weekly podcast hosted by Danelle Brostrom and Larry Burden and a cast of thousands spreading the good word regarding Traverse City Area Public Schools, Public Education and Education Technology. Please subscribe to and rate our podcast on iTunes, or via email and join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop. Music provided by Podington Bear