The Teachercast Podcast

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide. In this episode, you will learn: Who are Microsoft Learning Consultants? How are MLC's helping School Districts? What types of training is available? How to contact an MLC? How does a school setup training sessions? How to use Teams and OneNote for Professional Development About the Microsoft Learning Consultants ProgramWe are a collection of passionate educators with a drive to introduce Microsoft's range of education apps and tools into schools across the country. We combine our knowledge of Microsoft tools with our experience in the classroom to provide trainings that are relevant and customizable. Integrating technology into schools can be challenging– we know! From OneNote Class Notebooks to Microsoft Teams to Sway and more, we share with educators a variety of ways they can utilize Mi

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands.   Today's episode is brought to you by https://studentreasures.com/teachercast (Student Treasures) In this episode, we discuss: What is a brand? Can others build a brand for you? Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start? “I have an idea!” … what happens next? Content Creating Tips and Tricks Advice for those starting out as bloggers / podcasters / speakers Advice for existing websites / blogs / podcasts looking to up their game About our GuestsRichard ByrneRichard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. He is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog http://freetech4teachers.com (Free Technology for Teachers). His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students’ learning experiences. After writing 15,000 blo

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Will Stewart and Lacey Greco on the program to discuss how https://www.teachercast.net/blog/introducing-edji-a-technology-coachs-go-to-resource/ (Edji) is being used to help students of all ages improve their reading abilities.  In this episode, you will learn: How does Edji help teachers in their classroom? Edji’s Story How Edji is used to get more from classroom reading How can Edji be used in the classroom? Lesson Planning with Edji Teacher Tools inside of Edji Student stories? About Edjihttps://www.teachercast.net/blog/introducing-edji-a-technology-coachs-go-to-resource/ (Edji) is a Free online reading platform that lets teachers easily deliver any content to their students for live annotation. Students reading in Edji can interact with text, images, and PDF documents by leaving text, emoji, or recorded audio comments. Teachers see those interactions appear live on their screen, which gives teachers instant insight into what their students are t

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD authors Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling on the program to discuss how students can easily pick up complex math concepts no matter what grade or ability level. Please check out their new book availablehttps://www.teachercast.net/product/1416626999/US/teach00-20/?cart=y () from ASCD Publications for more information on how you can provide quality math education to your students today! We wish to thank http://ascd.org (ASCD) for helping to put this podcast together. In this episode, we discuss: The phases children progress through as they master their facts What does fluency mean? How is it different from automaticity? How do games provide meaningful fact practice? What are the disadvantages of timed testing? What alternatives are there to timed testing? Why is it important for teachers and parents to understand the distinction between foundational facts and derived facts, and how should that impact instructional choices? How do we help famili

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome Raysana Hurtado from Intel and California Educator, Kennan Scott, onto the program to discuss how Intel is transforming education by demonstrating what might be possible in not just the “classroom of the future”, but the “classroom of the present”. This year, Intel traveled across the country working with teachers and students to showcase their Intel's Tech Learning Lab, a custom-built, mobile truck that is filled with the most amazing virtual reality and augmented reality workstations to provide hands-on activities to teach students about coding and robotics. I'd like to thank Intel for joining me for this podcast. In this episode, we discuss: The future classroom is one that incorporates powerful technology and encourages creative approaches to learning, supporting education goals today and for tomorrow. Until now, classroom technology has been used as an add-on to existing instructional metho

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with authors Matthew R Kay and Shawna Coppola about race relations in today's classrooms and how school districts, teachers, and students can sit down and have positive and constructive conversations on the topic. https://www.teachercast.net/product/1625310986/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode, we discuss: How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.  How to build conversational “safe spaces,” not merely declare them.  How to infuse race conversations with urgency and purpose.  How to thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.  How administrators might equip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations. Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) About our Guesthttps://www.stenhouse.com/authors/shawna-coppola (Shawna

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we speak with Debbie Scott who created http://www.helpateacher.com (Help A Teacher), a fantastic network of educators that allows teachers to connect with other teachers to support them with their classroom needs. In this episode, you will learn: What is HelpATeacher? Why do teachers need assistance in the classroom? Success Stories How anyone can help? What happens if your classroom needs help? Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) About our GuestsDebbie ScottDebbie Scott is from Midland, Texas where she lives with her husband. She enjoys spending time with her three children, three children-in-laws and 9 grandchildren! Her faith is important to her and she attends First Baptist Church in Midland. She has a bachelors in Accounting and In

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we broadcast LIVE from the 2018 https://conference.iste.org/2018CreativeConstructorLab/program.php (ISTE Creative Constructor Lab) and discuss the topics of Creativity and Collaboration in today's classrooms. Today's podcast was made possible by https://www.iste.org/ (ISTE) and we thank them for allowing TeacherCast to attend the conference and broadcast from the event. In this episode, you will learn: How should we define creativity within the confines of a digital classroom? How can Adobe Spark be used in our classrooms? What are we looking forward to next year at ISTE 2019! Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Explore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources: https://www.isteconference.org (ISTE Conference 2019) https://conference.iste.org/2018CreativeConstructorLab

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with members of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History about their partnership with the award-winning Broadway Musical, Hamilton.  About The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistoryFounded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to K–12 history education while also serving the general public. The Institute’s mission is to promote the knowledge and understanding of American history through educational programs and resources. At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. Drawing on the 70,000 documents in the Gilder Lehrman Collection and an extensive network of eminent historians, the Institute provides teachers, students, and the general public with direct access to unique primary source materials. As a 501(c)(3

In this episode of TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Doug Ashton from http://www.streamablelearning.com (Streamable Learning) along with educators Mark Hauk and Martin McGuire to discuss how students are able to travel the world through virtual field trips.  In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important to bring audio and video into the classroom?Field trips vs virtual trips How to bring in video? What equipment do you need?Audio Video Students watching video vs students creating videoRecorded video Streaming video Video conferencing What types of lessons can teachers create using video? Where is the best place for video to be stored and used? Should classroom video be expensive?Free Resources Premium Resources Augmenting the learning environmentAugmented Reality Virtual Reality What does the future of classroom video look like? About CompanyStreamable Learning is the leading provider of live and interactive video programming to K12 schools and homeschools. Programs are offered through a live

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Pam Moran to discuss her 43 years of being in education. Learn not only how to create a positive and innovative culture in your school district but also why it’s important to have the ability to create teachable moments when things don’t go as planned in the classroom. https://www.teachercast.net/product/1119461693/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode, we discuss: What can education learn from pet snakes? “People make mistakes” but what happens after you make those mistakes? Why is it important to focus on the Arts for students of all ages? Why should education change in response to a VUCA world? Why Innovation must be part of the work Educational leaders support – not just strategic and operational work. Innovation / Creativity / Invention How do you find “teachable moments” in others and in yourself https://www.teachercast.net/product/1119461693/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (Timeless Learning) About our GuestPam Moran Pam is a newly retired o

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Justin Chando from Microsoft Teams and Joey from Flipgrid on the podcast to talk about how to create a seamless digital classroom using collaborative tools found in Office365. In this episode, we discuss: What’s new in Microsoft EDU? #Flipgrid FeverSummer Conference What’s new in Flipgrid https://educationblog.microsoft.com/2018/06/flipgrid-microsoft-education/ (Being a part of the MicrosoftEdu Family) What can teachers expect from Flipgrid in 2018-19? What’s new in Microsoft Teams http://education.microsoft.com (The Microsoft Innovative Educator Community) Creating a Digital Classroom with MicrosoftEdu and Office365 Creating the future with help from the presentWorking with teachers to shape the future of Office Apps What is Flipgrid?Created a few years ago in Minnesota, https://www.teachercast.net/blog/flipgrid-microsoft-education-iste-2018/ (Flipgrid) is a video platform that allows students and teachers to share ideas and learn together. Buildin

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we learn how the http://www.conradchallenge.org (Conrad Challenge) is promoting collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. What is the Conrad Challenge?Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 http://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Conrad Challenge). Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark on the world, using their innovation and entrepreneurial skills to address some of the most pressing global challenges. In its first 13 years, the Challenge has had student participants from more than 70 different countries. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader,

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Teaching Matters CEO Lynette Guastaferro on the program to discuss how school districts can improve teacher moral and improve student test scores by building a culture of positive professional learning. In this episode, we discuss: Who is Teaching Matters? http://teachingmatters.org/services/etl (Emerging Teacher Leaders Program) The importance of collaboration in and out of the classroom between teachers“It’s not my kids … it’s our kids” Culture change starts with leadership How to define success when there is a culture shift involved Micro-credentials“Competency-Based Evidence of Learning” How do you set up a system surrounding micro-credentials Why are micro-credentials good for school systems? Why are micro-credentials good for teachers? What is the value of micro-credentials for teachers?What does “good” look like? About our GuestLynette Guastaferro, Chief Executive Officer, has more than 20 years of experience in education. She possesses a unique b

In this episode of the of TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome https://www.teachercast.net/?s=ascd (ASCD) Author Dr. Ronald Bethetto on the program to discuss his new book What If? Building Students’ Problem-Solving Skills Through Complex Challenges. We wish to thank ASCD for making this show possible. https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416626417/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode, we discuss: The problem with waiting for “someday” Innovation – Imagination – Creativity Can you teach creativity? Routine tasks vs. complex challenges, Lesson unplanning How to get rid of uncertainty in the classroom Legacy challenges, Stop-Think-Do-Learn action principles How to take risks in the classroom Anything else you’d like to discuss. About our GuestDr. Beghetto is an internationally recognized expert on creative thought and action in educational settings. He serves as Professor of Educational Psychology, Director of UCONN's Innovation House and Graduate Program Coordinator for the Cognition, Instruction, Lea

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome author, director, and producer Doug Keith on the program to talk about how we can teach our students the art of writing long form not just in a single storyline, but across multiple projects. In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important to become a Director if you want to see your original content produced? The importance of being a content creator Is it important to be a performer first before being a director? Directing your own material vs Directing someone else's material How to create materials (blogs, podcasts, screenplays) that attract and keep audience attention. Book: https://www.teachercast.net/product/0061791431/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (Writing Screenplays that Sell) How to create a voice for yourself Creative Writing Applications The importance of knowing your audience before you create content Additional Resourceshttps://www.teachercast.net/product/1932907009/US/teach00-20/?cart=y

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome author and CEO of the 95 Percent Group, Susan Hall on the program to discuss the importance of Literacy Intervention in the primary grades. Check out Susan’s new book “10 Success Factors for Literacy Intervention: Getting Results with MTSS in Elementary Schools” available from http://www.ascd.org/Publications/ascd-authors/susan-hall.aspx (ASCD). https://www.teachercast.net/product/1416626174/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode, we discuss: How to support young readers as they develop their literacy skills When parents suspect a reading issue what can they do?Susan advises parents to trust your instincts Ask questions at school such as “Which reading group is my child in?” Ask about assessments, whether there are small groups for those who are struggling, what systems are in place to assist teachers with small group instruction, etc What is the state of literacy in today’s elementary schools?The US is about in the middle of the 37 developed countr

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome Stacey Roshan on the program to talk about the power of Video in the classroom. Stacey is a veteran teacher who for the last 7 years has been flipping her classroom through interactive and engaging videos. One of Stacey’s favorite platforms for video is Zoom, a video conferencing application that allows for crystal clear video communication. What I learned in this episode is that Zoom has a fantastic Education platform that can be widely used in K12 schools on every   In this episode, you will learn: Bringing Video lessons into the curriculumFlipping the Classroom through videoCreating an environment where the teacher can be with the students and be apart of the learning process and having 1:1 time with students How to offload your lesson to video Recorded Video vs Live VideoTips for Pre-recorded videosTime: Some videos are better longer, some are better shorter depending on the

https://www.teachercast.net/product/1945167459/US/teach00-20/?cart=y ()In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome teacher and author http://twitter.com/bethany_petty (Bethany Petty) on the podcast to discuss how teachers are creating engaging and dynamic lessons with technology in their classrooms. Together we discuss Blended Learning, Flipped Learning, Gamification, and her new book Illuminate from EdTechTeam Press. In this episode, you will learn: What is the state of Instructional Technology in today's classrooms?Much easier for students to be creators Music easier for students to use the technology they carry with them “Technology is an awesome tool to enhance learning” Where do teachers start if they are scared to start?Technology is not “one more thing to do” it really is about student learning Great Educational ResourcesGoogle ClassroomStudent and Parent Feedback Makes digital teaching easier Easy to share work with parents Ed

What is the value of educational technology in the classroom? Should EdTech companies be spending more time in our classrooms learning how we teach? Or … should they be coming up with new and innovative programs and gadgets for us to be teaching … with? In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we take a look at the ISTE Conference. Joining me on the program are three educators with unique perspectives on not just today's educational landscape, but on how edtech should be used in today's classrooms.   We you at the http://teachercast.net/iste (ISTE Conference) this year? We would love to hear your thoughts on today's podcast or on how you found this years conference. Please leave us a comment below. In today's episode we discuss: What excited you about ISTE this year? New to ISTE 2018https://www.iste.org/membership/edtechadvisor (EdTech Advisor Program) powered by https://learnplatform.com/ (LearnPlatform) Standout Presentations / Se