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In this episode, we talk with a brand new teacher who decided to try flipping her classroom. Find out what this first-time flipper discovered and the impact it had on her and her students. Follow:@amber_mueller2 @jonbergmann @bamradionetwork Amber Mueller, 5th grade teacher at Lily Lake Elementary in Stillwater, MN, has been teaching for the past two years.

Schools districts, parents and teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the myriad issues that Internet access introduces into school settings. This week we discuss the digital challenges teachers face. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @jstevens009 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Katrina Stevens, a former teacher and administrator, is an education consultant with the Tuscany Group. Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 6/11/13 #Edchat on the challenges of differentiating instruction. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Justin Staub is a Social Studies teacher and building technology leader at the Downingtown STEM Academy, an International Baccalaureate world school with a 1:1 Macbook Program. Twitter @MrStaubSTEM / blog drstaub.wordpress.com. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

According to our guests pre-service teachers, administrators, and universities are behind the education technology curve. This week's Edtech Chat discussed the challenges we face in bridging the gap between etdech possibilities and preparation. Follow:@L_Hilt @Mcleod @thomascmurray @bamradionetwork Lyn Hilt is an Elementary principal; K-6 technology integration coach; author, "The Principal's Post" (blog)and regular on-air commentator for BAM Radio Network. Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading experts on K-12 school technology leadership issues. Dr. McLeod currently serves as the Director of Innovation for Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency in Iowa. He also is the Founding Director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE).

Tune in to highlights and commentary from the 6/11/13 #Edchat on the challenges of differentiating instruction. Follow:@blairteach, @tomwhitby @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Justin Staub is a Social Studies teacher and building technology leader at the Downingtown STEM Academy, an International Baccalaureate world school with a 1:1 Macbook Program. Twitter @MrStaubSTEM / blog drstaub.wordpress.com. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we look at the benefits and challenges of using iPads in the classroom. Follow:@@iplante @ajpodchaski @s_bearden @hallroberts @dinamoati @alicekheller @scottorocco @mrcsays @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne.

In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break. Follow @iplante @s_bearden @@KatrinaStevens1 @ajpodchaski @thomascmurray @MrStaubSTEM @bamradionetwork Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT. Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss smart strategies and tools for curating digital resources. Follow:@thomascmurray @web20classroom @bcurrie5 @L_hilt @jstevens009 @bamradionetwork Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools where he oversees the technology program for 80 schools and 53,000 students. He has won several awards including being named a 2012 ASCD Emerging Leader and the worldwide Edublogs Educational Twitterer of the Year. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss what makes really great and effective technology-based professional development. We also cover things to avoid. Follow:@thomascmurray @ajpodchaski @Cvanderark@SrtaLisa @garnet_hillman @Getting_Smart @bamradionetwork Caroline Vander Ark Davis is COO and Partner of Getting Smart an education advocacy firm that advocates for innovations that customize learning and extend access (Twitter @Cvanderark). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal.

In this premier episode of EdTechChat Radio the teachers and edtech integrators explore the challenges of bridging the gap between school IT staff, tech integrators, classroom teachers and students. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal (@thomascmurray). Sharon Plante is Director of Technology at Eagle Hill-Southport in Southport, CT (@iplante). Alex J Podchaski serves as the Director of Technology at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child in Summit, NJ (@ajpodchaski). Susan M. Bearden is the Director of Information Technology at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, FL(@s_bearden)