TCAPSLoop Podcast

Episode 5.4

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! I’m cautiously optimistic that I won’t regret inviting our guest the TechNollergist, David Noller on this weeks show.   

TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen

“I think 99 times and I find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me.”  - Albert Einstein

The Agenda

I'd like to introduce you to a new member of the TCAPSLoop topic list: MICIP, Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Process. David shares some his early thoughts on the new process and how EdTech can help in the adoption of the MICIP Mindset.

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Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! The episode guest list includes a proud Wolverine, Stephie Luyt and joining us finally, an alum of the Library of Alexandria, [email protected], Mr. Bob Hicks!

“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. "

- Izaak Walton

It was an honor to accompany Mr. Hicks for a short portion of his TCAPS journey and it's truly our pleasure to have him on the pod before he draw's this journey to its close. We are blessed to have him share his 30+ years of EdTech wisdom on the Pod.

And again, we'd like to apologize for the poor audio, we have our best people on it...well maybe not our best. 

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Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast! Joining today's podcast is the paragon of podcast partners, Danelle Brostrom and crashing this Google Meet is the Baron of Brightspace, aka the Captain of Classlink, aka the Grand Admiral of Google Apps, Evan Obranovic. 

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.”

― Mark Twain

Danelle and Evan take out their ISTE approved crystal balls and enlighten us on what we can expect from this 2021/22 school year discussing Classlink, Google tips, classroom upgrades, mushroom coffee and how does it all make teaching and learning better for our students and educators?

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Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful season of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! I’d like to reintroduce the TCAPSLoop Cabinet, Our Prime Minister of Powerschool, Danelle Brostrom, The Secretary of Digital Literacy, Stephie Luyt, and our own Special Agent of Chaos, The TechNollerGist, David Noller.  

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. William James

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Episode 129

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Danelle and I are joined by a very special guest from a real honest-to-goodness classroom that will very shortly have actual teaching and learning happening in it. 4th grade teacher Sam Walter shares how he makes meaningful connections with his students and finds joy n his craft!      

TCAPSLoops Moment of Zen

Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive. - Brene Brown

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Idea Share Slideshow

PLAYDATE Digital Age Teaching Exploration - PLAYDATE MI - Professional Learning 

Danelle's favorite - Kids Tell a Joke

100 Kids Tell a Joke | 100 Kids | HiHo Kids

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Episode 128

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast! I’m not entirely sure if I’m legally allowed to introduce the co-hosts without first asking their consent so you'll have to listen for that reveal.  

TCAPSLoops Moment of Zen

A little consideration, A little thought for others, makes all the difference. - A.A. Milne

Turns out Social Media isn’t all bad. I was browsing through teacher twitter a few weeks ago and came across a great tool shared by our #edtech hero, Liz Kolb concerning student privacy and immediately thought this would be a great pod topic. Not surprisingly Danelle and Stephie saw it too and had started scripting out a one act play based on the chart. Sadly, Stephie and Danelle were not quite prepared to share the trailer for the their new production but they do share thoughts on student privacy and copyright in the classroom. 

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Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! My name is Larry Burden and I’m joined remotely by the ever inspiring Danelle Brostrom, the TechNollerGist, David Noller and our very special guest, TCAPS UpNorth Virtual Teacher. Marie Willis.    

Moment of Zen

Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. 

Marie joined us prior to the break and we couldn’t be more excited to finally be able to share her wisdom and enthusiasm regarding her experiences as a teacher in a remote environment. This may be one of the best TCAPSLoop episodes EVER!

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Episode 126

Hello and Welcome to another potentially joyful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! I’m filled with gratitude to be joined by Ted Lasso of EdTech Coaches, Danelle Brostrom and the TCAPS Director of Joyfulness (unofficial title) Heidi Skodak.   

Moment of Zen

Happiness is a direction. Not a place. - Sydney J. Harris 

We continually return to the fact that this has been an unprecedented year in education. One thing it has forced us to do is re-evaluate not only the platforms we use to educate but how we, as educators approach our work and life to create a safe and healthy environment for our kiddos so that they can be successful students and people. In our school district this has led to some deeper investigation on what it means to be successful. To that end our leadership teams and school community have adopted the #PositivelyTCAPS mantra and a book study into Shawn Anchor's bestselling book, "The Happiness Advantage."   

Tech Tool of the Week: 

Game About Squares - Beware! Highly Addicting

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Episode 125

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast featuring a chat with Certified TCAPSLoop host from a Long, Long time ago at a Middle School Far, Far away, Traverse City West Middle School Spanish Teacher, Mr. Andy Baumann!  

Moment of Zen

Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. - Yoda

We’ve mentioned several times recently that our District has adopted a Learning Management System (LMS). Though much of the discussion with Andy is specific to Brightspace D2L I believe there are many nuggets of wisdom shared by a habitual early adopter of edtech. I hope you enjoy the conversation.    

Tech Tool of the Week 

Using the embed code from your Google Slide show in your Brightpace/D2L Announcements. The announcement post will automatically update when you modify the Google slideshow. It’s as simple as cutting and pasting. All the slide show functionality, hot links etc. will be included! Baumann Certified Tutorial forthcoming!

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Episode 124

Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast! Today I’m joined by Danelle Brostrom and  Grand Poobah of Pedagogy, Mr. Andy Phillips (que the triumphant entrance music)! 

Moment of Zen

You don't have to worry about burning bridges, if you're building your own. - Kerry E. Wagner

I recently saw a tweet celebrating the first day of March 2021 and a reply stated it’s more like the 366th day of March 2020. Needless to say there has been a great deal of change over the past year and a great deal more has been asked of educators to adapt to those changes. Andy has joined us to help share and celebrate the different ways teachers have embraced change and increased their own learning. 

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Manage Your Google Account Page

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