Tech Lasso

Tech Lasso

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Tech Lasso episodes

  • E02 - Tech Lasso Introduces the ITO Coordinators: Scott Moss

    In this episode, Mark Schwanz and Chris Hoang discuss with fellow ITO Coordinator Scott Moss his journey into the EdTech world, ways we can be role models to children with understanding the frequency and the use of technology, and practical ways we can integrate media literacy in the classroom.

    Scott briefly touches on the following concepts:

    • Media Literacy: the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a variety of forms.
    • Constructivism: the idea that people actively construct or make their own knowledge, and that reality is determined by your experiences as a learner. Basically, learners use their previous knowledge as a foundation and build on it with new things that they learn.
    • Critical Algorithmic Literacy (CAL): the ability to evaluate, challenge, and construct algorithmically driven media. Critical algorithmic literacy represents a synthesis of computer science and Kellner and Share’s (2019) critical media literacy,
    • Lateral Reading Strategies: how to determine an author's credibility, intent and biases by searching for articles on the same topic by other writers and for other articles by the author you're checking on.

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        • Tech Lasso is produced in collaboration with the Instructional Technology Outreach (ITO) Coordinators with support from the Technology, Learning & Support Services Department.

        Please note: The views expressed in the podcast are those of the presenters and may not be endorsed by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

        The podcast is recorded and produced with Soundtrap for Education, Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

        This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

        Music credits: Soundtrap.com, Bensound.com

        Graphics: Canva.com

        30 min
      • E01 - Tech Lasso Introduces the ITO Coordinators: Chris Hoang and Mark Schwanz

        In this episode, Mark Schwanz and Chris Hoang share about their journeys into EdTech. Coordinators Laura Wilson and Scott Moss present questions about how they first got into education and gradually shifted to EdTech training and support.

        We explore how Mark’s first experience in EdTech was with the Commodore 64 (C64), a popular 8-bit computer that was released in 1982, to his thoughts and beliefs on technology in the classroom and where he believes it will go.

        We are introduced to Chris, who was originally resistant to utilizing technology in the classroom, and how his experience in education helped shape his willingness to use technology in the classroom. He shares his experience with the use of Edmodo to using the Flip Model to his interactions with Dr. Catlin Tucker. He also emphasizes the need for equity with technology in education.

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        33 min
      • E00 - Introducing Tech Lasso

        In this brief introduction, Laura introduces the new Tech Lasso Podcast. Laura Wilson is an Instructional Technology Outreach (ITO) Coordinator with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). The Tech Lasso Podcast will provide informative and inspirational conversations surrounding educational technologies. 

        First to come, in January 2023, is our introduction series where you will be introduced to and meet each of the Coordinators on the ITO team. Following, we will be bringing on different guests, on a monthly basis, to discuss a variety of topics from blended learning to esports. 

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        1 min

      About Tech Lasso

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      Tech Lasso is produced by the LACOE EdTech and Innovation Coordinators. EdTech and Innovation at the Los Angeles County Office of Education promotes the effective and innovative use of technology throughout our educational communities.