TCAPSLoop Podcast

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 34...College PrepiTunes    Google Play   SoundCloud We break in the new studio (closet with mics) with an important pod about making sure our kids have the fundamental skills to succeed in post-secondary education.  Danelle and I are joined by Northwestern Michigan College Librarian, Ann Geht discussing necessary research skills for surviving that first year.  This is a must listen for any parent, student or educator who knows someone that aspires to post-secondary education. TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! These are some great, Ann Geht approved, sources: Michigan eLibrary (mel.org) Wolfram Alpha 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. Check out the Baumann Certified Podcast with Any Baumann as we discuss the Flipgrid and continue the "kids and smartphones discussion as well as Star Wars! 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

Baumann Certified Episode 2...Return of FlipgridThe long awaited Episode 2 of the Baumann Certified Podcast is in the books. The full Pod features Andy's take on "the Last Jedi", a review of the flipgrid app and a continuation of TCAPSLoop Weekly's discussion around Kids and Smartphones. Baumann Certified on Youtube! A monthly podcast hosted by Andy Baumann, 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 join our conversation on twitter @tcapsloop or the tcapsloop facebook page and check out the what's new on the Loop.

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 33...Kids and Smartphones iTunes    GooglePlay   SoundCloudIt's a big show this week as we tackle the current discussions around kids and digital device usage. We would love your feedback on this topic as opinion may vary on appropriate usage and practice.  Danelle and I share our thoughts and a few strategies to help parents and teachers. Here are some links to further the discussion: Large Shareholders Ask Apple To Help Wean Digital-Addicted Youths, NPR January 8, 2018 Wait Until 8th Screenagers Tech Talk Tuesday newsletter Common Sense Media (always a great resource for parents) TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! TCAPS Tech Guide Team Drive (only accessible for TCAPS employees) 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. Check out the Baumann Certified Podcast with Any Baumann as we discuss the Flipgrid and continue the "kids and smartphones discussion as well as Star Wars! 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 32...ResolutionsWhat are you doing this New Years! Danelle and I share our 2018 New Years Resolutions including: Getting out into classrooms more often.  I'm looking at you, Marie Willis, Amanda Engle, Ryan Schrock and the #TraverseHeights Launch Pad! Volunteering with local friend of the pod Norte - Check out this Big Traverse City Dig Out 9&10 News Story Sharing a Mindfulness practice at work (without being insufferable). See the Tech Tool of the Week for more info. Make more use out of the Commute listening to podcasts and Audiobooks: Kid Friendly Podcast - Brains On (Danelle's kids' favorite episode: Animal Farts, A Mighty Wind)Educator Podcasts - Cult of Pedagogy, The Creative ClassroomDownload Audiobooks from your local Public Library using Overdrive.Share your #NewYearsResolutions with the TCAPSLoop on Twitter! TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! Meditation Apps and WebsitesCalm app 10% Happier app...How did I not know there is a PODCAST!??!! Headspace app Go Noodle FLOW - FREE 3-5 minute brain breaks Cosmic Kids Mindfulness Episodes  Additional resources for Mindfulness and Meditation in the Classroom: How Meditation Can Help Students Master Life - Edudemic Daily Meditation: A Bold Approach to Reducing Student Stress - Edutopia (middle school teachers, check this out!) Mindfulness in Your Classroom - 4 Ways to FLOW - OMazing Kids Common Sense Media Meditation Apps for Kids (list)Happy New Year to everyone in the TCAPSLoop! 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. Check out the Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 31...Grade Wars We are giving Danelle a well deserved show off from TCAPSLoop Weekly but fear not! The Force is strong with special guest, the #TechNollerGist, David Noller. High up in the West Senior High Auditorium light booth we discuss better ways to grade using Google Sheets add-on Doctopus and Goobric, as well as some less "Techie" strategies to give you more time to see, "Star Wars, the Last Jedi." David also shares some of his long running Star Wars takes. This is a Spoiler Free Podcast! We'd also like to share a fond farewell to Loophead Chris Parker. We will miss your sartorial splendor, sarcastic wit, and insights into education in the Loop.  Best wishes to your future endeavors.  Once in the Loop, always in the Loop!  This one's for you: TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! Mentimeter.com What's New in the LoopConnect College Board to Khan Academy Happy Holidays to everyone in the TCAPSLoop! 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. Check out the Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 30...The Future of Tech Don't be like Danelle! And forget to make sure you have enough SCECH's when it's time to renew your Certification.  She shares many great suggestions for filling up your SCECH requirements with some great PD offerings that are FREE and Online.  Danelle also runs through some of the upcoming Edtech Conferences included this summer's WIREDTC.  It's a SCECH Bonanza! Check on your SCECH and DPPD totals at the MOECS website: SCECH offerings:4T Virtual Con and more about last year’s conference REMC Virtual Courses Edupaths (search for SCECH) Newtons Road/TBAISD Makerspace MACUL 2018 ISTE 2018 WIRED TC ‘18 Other PD available to you: Meet with your TCAPS Education Technology Coach - Danelle Brostrom and David Noller Drea Weiner, STEM Education Coordinator Office: (231) 922-6560 Email: [email protected]    TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! What's New in the LoopTechnollerGist PowerSchool Scores and Standards Student View in Power Teacher Pro and Check out her Youtube Playlists Baumann Certified Hopefully This week 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. Check out the Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 29...The Future of Tech What's new in Michigan #edtech? TCAPS Tech Director, Brandi Reynolds shares some updates on the Michigan Educational Technology Standards (METS). The METS are taking the lead from ISTE and are focusing more on implementation of ISTE and the networking of ideas. We also broke down every acronym used in Education...but it ended up on the cutting room floor. After 14 hours of recording we'd only got to the B's.    TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! Finding Things in Google Drive - 5 Tips for Success What's New in the LoopCheck out this great segment of the November TCAPS Board of Education Study Session STEM presentation featuring the Central High School Tech Girls: 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. Check out the Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 28...STEM Gift Giving Guide There are no snowflakes in the air yet but we are sporting the Glitter Beard for this festive TCAPSLoop pod.  Stephie and Danelle share some great STEM related gift ideas. We don't sleep on the printed word either as Stephie helps you navigate the Children's Literature aisles with some great, age appropriate reading suggestions. Resources from today's podcast:Gifts Crazy BubblesOff BitsLittle Bits Droid InventorFat Brain ToysSparkfunConductive ThreadEnerdyne (in Suttons Bay)Melissa and Doug cardboard building blocksLegos Creative Box FYI...all the book links below are the Amazon Smile for TCAPS shopping links... Books Big Words for Little GeniusesThe Legend of Rock Paper ScissorsGood Night Stories for Rebel GirlsAuggie and MeReal FriendsAll's Faire in Middle SchoolRollergirlThe Hate You GiveTurtles All The Way Down   TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! Force a Copy in Google Docs What's New in the LoopCheck out this great segment of the November TCAPS Board of Education Study Session STEM presentation featuring the Central High School Tech Girls: 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. Check out the Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 27...Gratitude We step away from the usual format and topics to take time to share some Thanksgiving gratitude from our Traverse City Area Public Schools colleagues.  Danelle and I would also like to thank all the readers and listeners of podcast and blog.  We truly appreciate you getting in the "TCAPSLoop."TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! The Eris Delta Desktop 3D PrinterCheck out the unboxing here: What's New in the LoopThe TechNollerGist has a new tutorial to get you started with Google Drive 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. Check out the Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear

TCAPSLoop Weekly Episode 26...Hour of Code The Second part in our just named TCAPSLoop Code Trilogy! Danelle has all the information you need to prepare for next months "Hour of Code".  December 4th through 9th across the globe, students and educators are being challenged to spend 1 hour playing with code or as we say, "Digital Quilting."  This is not your parents programming!  Here are some links to get you started: Here are some links to check out:Hour of Code: https://code.org/ and https://hourofcode.com/us "Third tab", specially curated for TCAPS coding resources: https://tcapselementarytech.weebly.com/coding.html Computer Science is Changing Everything video: https://youtu.be/QvyTEx1wyOY Code.org YouTube (for other inspirational videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJyEBMU1xVP2be1-AoGS1BA?disable_polymer=true Other videos Danelle likes (but didn't think to mention): https://www.madewithcode.com/mentors/ Get your classroom involved in Hour of Code December 4-10! More info will be forthcoming.TCAPSLoop Weekly on Youtube! Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story - Jessica McCabe TED Talk  How To ADHD YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nPM1_kSZf91ZGkcgy_95Q?disable_polymer=true ADHD in girls: https://youtu.be/dmeE3qTJRUw ADHD and studying: https://youtu.be/YLkOZhROvA4 and https://youtu.be/-3QCaVC1Igc Bullet Journals for ADHD: https://youtu.be/5hLnY9L1c-M and https://youtu.be/jkZEEQG6IVE How to Improve Focus Through Fidgeting: https://youtu.be/71PB_Rulk5M and https://youtu.be/XMKNjBAhZRw How to Help Someone Who Has ADHD: https://youtu.be/LcZuL1jQJuM 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. Check out the new Free Parking podcast with Chris Parker as we discuss the High Quality Vision (HQV) Documents and Tools. 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. Music provided by Podington Bear