TCAPSLoop Podcast

Break out the Acronymns! This episode of Free Parking is features a veritable cornucopia of them and a ton of information regarding the Blueprint for Acceleration status. Chris gives us a detailed description of the B.A.N. (Building Area Network) and how it relates to the Blueprint as well as a map for what lies ahead. 00:17 - Thanksgiving 01:25 - How the Blueprint relates to the B.A.N. 02:16 - Why B.A.N.? Why Now? 03:01 - What does a successful B.A.N. look like? 04:22 - Will it be used for Evaluation? 05:33 - How can I support the B.A.N.? 06:26 - B.A.N. and Performance Meetings 08:11 - Will the raise everyones ability? 09:28 - What's Next? 11:04 - Are You Invested? 11:57 - Is this top-down? 14:08 - Acceleration Cabinet 15:17 - What gear are we in?

Erich Wangeman, Choir Director at Traverse City West Senior High and Emerick Dee, Choir Instructor at TC west Middle School discuss how they've incorporated technology into their instruction. 00.47 - When did you start incorporating technology in your classroom? 02:20 - How has Technology changed your practice? 06:11 - What's the biggest hurdle you've faced using Technology? 09:30 - What's been most useful? 11:30 - What is the future for Technology in Performing Arts and has there been reluctance to adopt technology? 21:00 - Using video for Assessment, is that a good thing? 23:54 - Marzano Goals, Scales and Assessment Check out "the Contrast" Vodcast on the tcapsLoop youtube Channel

TCAPS Associate Superintendent Chris Parker shares some thoughts on the MiExcel roll out, the Communications Drivers and What's Next. Check out the Free Parking Vodcast on the TCAPSLoop Youtube Channel. Driving Communications

The Big Picture Podcast featuring Brandi Reynolds stops at East Middle School to discuss the Powerschool Public Portal and much more with 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher Clair Taglauer. Check out these additional Powerschool Videos on the TCAPSLoop Youtube Channel. Creating a custom Comment Bank by Clair Taglauer  Fill Scores Gradebook The Big Picture Episode 1: Gradebook w Claire Vodcast

Hanging with Danelle and a Phone Podcast spends some quality time with the Director of the TCAPS Elementary Materials Center (EMC) Shelly VanderMeulen.

TCAPSLoop Contributor Stephie Luyt interviews Author and Illustrator Brienne Farley.