The Jordan Journey

Over the course of the episode we discuss the following questions:

1. What is computational thinking and why might a teacher want to use it in the classroom with their students?
2. What support do we have in Jordan School District to help a student get from elementary school learning coding basics all the way through high school?
3. What examples of best practices in STEM are you seeing happening in Jordan School District? 

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Thanks to Ross Rogers for the sound editing, and Jared Covili and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

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Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:

Icebreaker Question: Who is an inspiring leader to you? Why?

1 How has technology changed the landscape of learning for teachers and students over the course of your career? 

2 What should a student be learning throughout their time in the Jordan School District?  Skills? Dispositions?

3 What are the three most important things to keep in mind when designing learning experiences?  

4 Why is it important to personalize learning to meet the needs and interests of all students?

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Special thanks to Ross Rogers for the sound editing and Kiera & Jared  for hosting.

Over the course of the episode, we discussed this article "Edtech’s Hottest Topics for 2023" from ISTE.  Here is the hottest topics in edtech for the year:

1. Augmented, virtual and mixed reality
2. Artificial intelligence
3. Technology coaching and professional learning
4. Creativity and innovative learning
5. Computer science and computational thinking
6. Project-based learning
7. Games for learning
8. Equity and inclusion 

For each topic, we asked our team to discuss the following questions:

• Have you seen examples of this trend in JSD? What would you like to see more of?
• What impact do you see this trend having in the classrooms?
• How can educators incorporate this trend into their teaching practices while doing all the other stuff they have on their plate?
• What strategies or resources would you recommend for educators eager to learn more about this trend?

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Thanks to Ross Rogers for the sound editing, and Jared Covili and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

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Over the course of the episode we discuss the following questions:

1. What are some of the best digital tools you've found for making meaningful learning experiences?
2. How do you step aside to allow the students to create their own knowledge?
3. What are some challenges you've encountered when it comes to having students produce creative artifacts?
4. What advice do you have for teachers who are new to this concept?

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Over the course of the episode we discuss the following questions:

1. Why is it important to teach students the rights and responsibilities of living in a digital world?
2. How do you see the Portrait of a Graduate work connected to this month’s theme of digital citizen?
3. What strategies do you use to stay current with the constantly changing digital world, ensuring the school board guidance remains relevant and accurate?

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Thanks for Ross Rogers for the sound editing, and Jared Covili and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

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Over the course of the episode we discuss the following questions:

• What does it mean to be a teacher of “empowered learners”?
• How do you make learning matter?
• How does CTE round out a student’s education? 

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Over the course of the episode we discuss the following questions:

• Icebreaker - What is your go-to karaoke song?
• Creative Communicator -  How have you creatively communicated district priorities?
• Digital Citizen - How can JSD students contribute to being good digital citizens in the future? What role do you see them playing in the online world?
• Empowered Learner - When you think about what it means to be a JSD student, how does your motto “Be curious, be intentional, be unified” empower learners?

We have a new segment: Rapid Fire Responses where we will put the Superintendent to the test with quick fire questions

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District.: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Over the course of the episode, we touch on the following questions:

• What is your 30 “elevator pitch” for how you envision using technology in your classroom? What do you want students to be able to do with technology?
• How do you prepare students to communicate in a 21 century world?  
• What opportunities do you have to collaborate with other teachers in an online school? How can you best maximize the potential of technology for learning together?

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Thanks to Ross Rogers for the sound editing, and thanks to Kiera Beddes and Traci Rindlisbach for hosting.

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Over the course of the episode we discuss the following questions:

• Icebreaker: Where have you called home?
• What role should STEM play in school?
• How do you best prepare students for an unknown future?
• How do you bring STEM into the community?
• What are some simple ways that teachers can start incorporating STEM more into their classrooms?

Don't forget to tune in to the end of the episode for our Pitstop Segment where we shout-out something awesome happening in Jordan School District: 🏁 🏎💨 🏁

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Thanks to Ross Rogers for the sound editing, and Jared Covili and Kiera Beddes for hosting.

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Icebreaker question: We are looking forward to summer vacation. What would be your dream vacation spot? 

Questions:

• You’ve recently had the opportunity to work with the Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education & Schooling. Tell us a little about your experience with CITES. Why is it important that coaches collaborate with coaches in other districts?
• Tell us a little about your experience at ISTE last year. What is the benefit of participating in professional learning outside of your school/district?
• How does the coaching relationship contribute to an environment where an educator would be willing to explore new instructional strategies?
• How can you create a strong coaching team dynamic? What elements make your coaching team successful collaborators?