The Jersey Educator Podcast

Welcome to the Jersey Educator Podcast, a show created by NJEA members … for NJEA members.  Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools.  The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood).   For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome Gary Melton on the program to discuss how he is using innovative techniques in restorative practices to decrease discipline referrals and combat the school to prison pipeline.

Upcoming NJEA Events

The NJEA Early Career Member Network is sponsoring a Twitter Chat and a Bowling Event in February.

* PD event: open space around classroom management (April 2, 2016)

* Next NJEA Twitter Chat: organizing around testing (April 4, 2016)

Upcoming New Jersey Area Conferences

Ednado – April 16, 2016

* https://ednado.wordpress.com

* Middleton High School

Social Media Minute

* Use the hashtag #NJED When tweeting and your tweets will be picked up by educators from across the state

Tech Tips

The Education Calendar (www.TheEducationCalendar.com)

#TheEduCal

https://sites.google.com/site/twittereducationchats/education-chat-calendar

https://sites.google.com/site/theeducationcalendar/calendar-ambassadors

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Show Hosts

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University's Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic.

 

Jim Boice is a field representative with the New Jersey Education Association.  Prior to joining NJEA is 2012, Jim was a high school English teacher for ten years in the Pennsauken Township School District of Camden County, NJ.

Welcome to the Jersey Educator Podcast, a show created by NJEA members … for NJEA members.  Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools.  The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood).   For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome Jerell Blakely and Marie Battist-Celestin on the program to discuss how two New Jersey Schools are meeting the needs of a diverse population of students.

Upcoming NJEA Events

The NJEA Early Career Member Network is sponsoring a Twitter Chat and a Bowling Event in February.

* Twitter Chat: March 7, 2016.  Join us for our first #NJEAChat. The topic will be your profession, your future. Tweet with your colleagues from across the state on your best practices and share your vision for the future of public education.  Learn more at njea.org/earlycareermembers.

Upcoming New Jersey Area Conferences

New Conferences in the Region

NYC AppsEvents – March 19, 2016

http://newyork.appsevents.com

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Ednado – April 16, 2016

https://ednado.wordpress.com

Middleton High School

Social Media Minute

* Use the hashtag #NJED When tweeting and your tweets will be picked up by educators from across the state

Tech Tips

The Education Calendar (www.TheEducationCalendar.com)

#TheEduCal

https://sites.google.com/site/twittereducationchats/education-chat-calendar

https://sites.google.com/site/theeducationcalendar/calendar-ambassadors

Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes

We are proud to be listed in the iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today!

Show Hosts

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference,

Welcome to a new podcast series, the Jersey Educator Podcast, sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association.  Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools.  The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood).   For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome two members of the New Jersey Student Education Association, Hannah Pawlak, and Megan Namnama on to the podcast to discuss the New Jersey Student Education Association with us and share their passions for becoming educators.

Upcoming NJEA Events

The NJEA Early Career Member Network is sponsoring a Twitter Chat and a Bowling Event in February.

* Twitter Chat: Feb. 1, 2016.  Join us for our first #NJEAChat. The topic will be your profession, your future. Tweet with your colleagues from across the state on your best practices and share your vision for the future of public education.  Learn more at njea.org/earlycareermembers.

* Bowling Event: February 19, 2016, at Colonial Bowling and Entertainment in Lawrenceville, NJ.  Join us for a night of bowling, courtesy of the NJEA Early Career Member Network.  Buffet dinner and two complimentary drinks will be provided.  Just like other networking events, connect with your colleagues from across the state.  No agendas.  No speeches.  Learn more and RSVP at njea.org/earlycareermembers.

Tech Tips

As we settle into the second half of the school year, it's a great time to be innovative with your students.  One of the best ways to be creative and exciting with your students is to teach them the value of connecting with others and collaborating on digital projects.  One potential project might involve video conferencing with another class.  There are several great applications available for platforms of all kinds to help your students become safe, digital citizens.

* Skype

* Mystery Skype

* Google Hangouts

* Connecting Classrooms Google Plus Community

Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes

We are proud to be listed in the iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today!

Show Hosts

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster,

Welcome to a new podcast series, the Jersey Educator Podcast, sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association.  Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools.  The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood).   Jeff and Jim want to help public school employees better balance their work lives and home lives.  The pair also plans to spotlight members who are advocating for improvements to their schools and profession so our students can keep achieving their dreams.  Check out their first show here. For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we welcome New Jersey educator Dan Epstein on to the podcast to discuss several great ways to become an active member in your association.

Dan Epstein is a third-grade special education teacher in the Franklin Township School District of Somerset County.  He is celebrating his tenth year as a public school educator.  Dan is also the elementary coordinator for his local education association, The Franklin Township Education Association.  Dan also serves as the 2nd Vice President for the Somerset County Education Association.  Dan’s email is [email protected], and you can find him on Twitter @depstein1983.

Upcoming NJEA Events

The NJEA Early Career Member Network is sponsoring a Twitter Chat and a Bowling Event in February.

* Twitter Chat: Feb. 1, 2016.  Join us for our first #NJEAChat. The topic will be your profession, your future. Tweet with your colleagues from across the state on your best practices and share your vision for the future of public education.  Learn more at njea.org/earlycareermembers.

* Bowling Event: February 19, 2016, at Colonial Bowling and Entertainment in Lawrenceville, NJ.  Join us for a night of bowling, courtesy of the NJEA Early Career Member Network.  Buffet dinner and two complimentary drinks will be provided.  Just like other networking events, connect with your colleagues from across the state.  No agendas.  No speeches.  Learn more and RSVP at njea.org/earlycareermembers.

Tech Tips

Subscribe to this podcast and several others in 2016.  There are several great New Jersey Educators creating podcasts and a great way to support our association members is to check out their podcasts.

Check out these great podcasts today:

* TeacherCast

* TechEducator Podcast

* Educational Podcasting Today

* The House of EdTech

As we turn over the calendar into 2016, it’s time to think about backing up your digital files.  Perhaps you have several important files saved on your computer's desktop.  It’s important to have a solid backup strategy for your valuable information.  Having a service such as Dropbox or Google Drive is a perfect way to backup your data and keep your information safe.

Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes

We are proud to be listed in the iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today!

Show Hosts

Welcome to a new podcast series, the Jersey Educator Podcast, sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association.  Whether you are a teacher, an education support professional, or a New Jersey Student Education Association member, this show will serve as a platform to help YOU bring out the best in your students . . . each and every day in your schools.  The shows are hosted by Jeff Bradbury of TeacherCast.net (@TeacherCast) and Jim Boice, a field representative with NJEA (@boiceinthehood).

Jeff and Jim want to help public school employees better balance their work lives and home lives.  The pair also plans to spotlight members who are advocating for improvements to their schools and profession so our students can keep achieving their dreams.  Check out their first show here. For more information, please visit njea.org/podcast and email us at [email protected].

Subscribe to Our Podcast on iTunes

We are proud to be listed in the iTunes Directory. Please take a moment and subscribe to this show on your favorite podcast player today!

Show Hosts

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator of TeacherCast.net, TeacherCast University, and Educational Podcasting Today, is an ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Teacher, Google Education Trainer, PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator, speaker, writer, broadcaster, consultant and educational media specialist. He is currently the Coordinator for Technology Integration for the Westwood Regional School District in New Jersey. In 2012, Jeff was recognized as one of top 50 educators using social media at the first ever Bammy Awards and has been nominated three times in the category of Innovator of the Year. Jeff has Keynoted for the Pearson Authentic Learning Conference, EdTechNJ and most recently at Columbia University's Teacher College and Podcast Mid-Atlantic.

Jim Boice is a field representative with the New Jersey Education Association.  Prior to joining NJEA is 2012, Jim was a high school English teacher for ten years in the Pennsauken Township School District of Camden County, NJ.