In this episode we continue our new monthly theme of meaningful technology integration. Our technology director, Scott McDaniel, joins the conversation and we dive into TPACK. TPACK stands for Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge. It is a framework for technology integration in the classroom that highlights the connection and intersection of these different types of knowledge we have as educators. We discuss how we can use this framework to help guide our choices in the classroom to have meaninful and authentic learning experiences with tech for our students.

Links:

• What is the TPACK Model?
• TPACK.ORG 
• TPACK/SAMR Lesson Plan

In this episode we continue our new monthly theme of meaningful technology integration. We discuss some tips and tricks for managing your digital classroom and devices with students throughout the year. Jordan Osborne, 6th grade teacher, returns to the podcast and we continue our discussion from last week. He shares ways he uses GoGuardian Teacher, specifically Scenes and scheduling, to help manage his class. We also highlight the importance of digital classroom expectations and digital citizenship discussions with our students.

Links:

• District Technology Expectations Poster

• District Technology Expectations for Students

• District Technology Expectations Video

• How to Create and Apply a Scene 

• GoGuardian Teacher - YouTube 

• Be Internet Awesome

• Digital Citizenship | Common Sense Education

• EdTech Website - Digital Citizenship

We're back! In this episode we kick-off the school year with a new monthly theme on meaningful technology integration. We discuss some tips and tricks for setting up your digital classroom at the beginning of the year for successful technology integration and Chromebook use with students. Jordan Osborne, 6th grade teacher, returns to the podcast to join the discussion. He shares ways he uses Google Classroom and GoGuardian Teacher to help manage digital assignments and activities with his classes. We also highlight the importance of digital classroom expectations and transparent and planned program rollouts.

Links:

• Going Online - District Webinars

• District Technology Expectations Poster

• District Technology Expectations for Students

• District Technology Expectations Video

• Classroom Expectation Matrix Slides 

• Google Classroom Roadmap 

• GoGuardian Teacher Scaffolded Year Plan

• Technology Roadmap Template 

• Google Classroom Teacher Review Resources

• Add or Modify Classroom Schedules

In this episode we discuss the Google Teacher Center and the educator resources available there like training courses and product guides. Jordan Osborne, Google Certified Educator, joins the discussion and we talk about what it means to become a Google Certified Educator and what that process entails.

Links:

• Google Teacher Center
• Google Training Courses
• Fundamentals Course Outline
• Registering for Level 1 and Level 2 Exams
• What to expect on the exams

In this episode we hear from past guests and from the tech department all about our favorite apps, programs, and features. We share recommendations for things to try, lesser known features and options, and creative uses for the classroom. Check out the episode and the document linked below for a list of all the programs mentioned:

• List & Links for Recommended Programs & Features

In this episode we finish out our monthly theme of student engagement with tech. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, and Sarah Rhodes, 6th grade teacher, return to the podcast to discuss creative assessment options to spark student engagement. We highlight some programs that help streamline assessment like Google Forms and include excellent feedback options like Kami as well as maximizing Google Classroom rubric options to allow for student choice in how students demonstrate mastery.

Links:

• Blooket
• Gimkit
• Kahoot!
• Giant Steps
• Quizlet
• Quizizz
• Flashcard Factory
• Grade with Kami
• Kami Grade by Page
• Kami Questions

In this episode we continue our monthly theme of student engagement with tech and focus on designing and implementing engaging course materials to connect with students. Mandie Thompson, instructional coach, joins the discussion as we highlight ways to use templates and platforms like Canva to design both physical and digital materials to use in the classroom.

Links:

• Slides Carnival

• Slidesmania

• Canva

• How to Enable Offline Access for Google Files

• Kami Library

In this episode we continue our monthly theme of student engagement with tech and focus on interactive video lessons. Claire Verity, theatre arts teacher at PHS, joins the discussion to share how video, and EdPuzzle specifically, have helped boost engagement and streamline workflow in class. We also share some tips and tricks for using video in class and ways EdPuzzle can be a great resource.

Links:

• EdPuzzle
• EdPuzzle Resources
• How to Embed EdPuzzle Videos in Pear Deck
• Pear Deck Resources
• WeVideo & Google Classroom

In this episode we continue our monthly theme of student engagement with tech. Jordan Osborne, 6th grade teacher at DBM, joins the discussion as we talk about ways to boost engagement with presentations. We highlight Pear Deck and incorporating interactive elements so students become active participants in the learning experience as well as other tips and tricks.

Links:

• Slides Carnival

• Slidesmania

• Canva

• Pear Deck

• Pear Deck Resources

In this episode we kick-off our new monthly theme of student engagement with tech. We focus on the importance of student choice and how choice boards or choice menus can be a powerful engagement tool to help meet the needs of all students in the class. We hear from two 6th grade teachers at AMS, Amy Agren and Betsy Clayton, about how a review choice board helped them motivate their math students and meet their needs.

Links:

• Kami
• Kami Resources
• Slidesmania
• Canva
• Google Doc Choice Board Example