The Teachercast Podcast

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we learn about two great STEM Challenges for K12 Students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About Discovery Education: About: Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Website: https://www.discoveryeducation.com (https://www.DiscoveryEducation.com)    Twitter: https://twitter.com/discoveryed (https://twitter.com/discoveryed)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveryed (https://www.linkedin.com/company/discoveryed) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoveryed (https://www.facebook.com/discoveryed)  CITGO Fueling Education ChallengeCITGO Fueling Education ChallengeClosing Date: 3/22/2021 Grades: 5-8 Participating as individuals or groups of 2-4, students in g

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of Educational Video Streaming in your school district and classroom.   https://www.swank.com/k-12-streaming/landing-page?utm_source=PG&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Monica (Swank K-12 Streaming) makes it easy for teachers to incorporate high-quality films into their lesson plans, whether they are planning for in-person or virtual learning. Their online streaming film library includes thousands of films for educational support, including the top feature films, documentaries, and foreign titles. Powered by Swank Motion Pictures, the content is curated specifically for educators based on the movies they need for lessons and provides access both inside the classroom or for assignments outside of the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! Episode Guests: Joseph Hosea B

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with http://www.imperosoftware.com/ (Impero) CEO Justin Reilly to discuss the differences between how the US and UK are creating safe and successful hybrid learning environments for both staff and students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Impero SoftwareImpero Software offers device management and student safety software, relied upon by education establishments around the world. Founded in 2002, Impero Software is now used in more than 12,000 schools, accessed by more than 2 million devices in more than 90 countries. Impero’s cutting-edge EdTech software consolidates a range of powerful classroom management features enabling schools and districts to raise attainment and improve both staff and student productivity. Impero’s sophisticated student safety functionality uses keyword detect

If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Tom SherringtonTom Sherrington is an education consultant and author. He writes the popular blog http://teacherhead.com/ (teacherhead.com) and his books include The Learning Rainforest and best-seller Rosenshine’s Principles in Action. Mostly recently he co-authored Teaching WalkThrus with Oliver Caviglioli. With 30 years' experience as a physics and maths teacher and school leader, including 11 years as a Headteacher, Tom is in demand from schools across the UK and around the world to deliver CPD for teachers and leadership teams. He works with several schools and colleges providing consultancy support on curriculum and improving the quality of teaching. He is a regular keynote speaker and contributor to conferences and education festivals.  Teaching WalkThrus: Visual Step-by-Step

According to a 2019 study, robotics and coding are going to see significant growth and use in the next five years. How are you leveraging in-class technology to promote STEAM skills? See how educators can drive STEM/STEAM initiatives effectively by using the right solutions. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...What role does your classroom technology play in STEM/STEAM learning? What is your advice for teachers who are looking to better drive STEM/STEAM learning in the classroom? Robotics and coding are seeing huge growth in K-12 lessons, are you using these technologies in your class? Are there any other really cool ways that you’re able to provide real-world lessons with edtech? Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-p

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff and Matt talk to Mrs. Jennifer Ehehalt a Senior Regional Manager from Common Sense Media. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...What is Common Sense Media? What do you do for Common Sense Media? Why is Common Sense Media’s Mission So Important? With Education Changing, where does Common Sense Media see things moving? What Services do they provide to teachers? Parents? Students? How would you like to see educators and parents using digital literacy resources? Talk about Common Sense Recognition As a parent, do you set rules in your own household around screen time and technology usage? Does your job impact how you integrate digital media into your family life? About Common Sense MediaFamilies and teachers everywhere trust Common Sense for expert reviews, objective advice, helpful tools, and so much

Delivering educational benefits through technology is a top priority for schools and districts. Learn more about ways that you can use technology in your classroom to improve student outcomes.  If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...What are some examples of the achievement gap that you’ve experienced in your own career? In your opinion, what is technology’s role in combating the achievement gap? How can today’s educators proactively leverage technology to drive positive outcomes in their classrooms? What are some pitfalls to avoid when leveraging technology to fill the achievement gap? Can you describe ways that you’ve seen technology impact student engagement and achievement? Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-po

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff and Matt are joined by Dr. Justin Aglio the Director of Academic Achievement and Innovation at Montour School District to discuss Artificial Intelligence in Schools If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...Artificial IntelligenceWhat is it? Why is it important? How are we using it already in our everyday lives STEMAdjusting our STEM lessons to Distance Learning environments Future of Education About our Guest: Dr. Justin AglioDr. Justin Aglio, a former teacher, and award-winning principal, is the Director of Academic Achievement and District Innovation athttps://www.montourschools.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=379279&type=d&pREC_ID=859336 ( Montour School District) and Visiting LearnLab Scholar athttps://hcii.cmu.edu/people/justin-aglio ( Carnegie Mellon University's) Human-Computer Intera

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Kristie Letter, educator and two-time mentor of two Conrad Challenge student teams onto the program. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode …What is the Conrad Challenge? How do you ask your students to be innovative enough to change the world? How to choose a topic for the Challenge with your students How to create a student-led group to complete the challenge How to plan and budget for your groups Challenge Planning a calendar of events throughout an entire year How do face adversity and challenges throughout the year How to get involved with the Conrad Challenge What Is The Conrad Challenge?Registration opens soon for the 2020-21 http://www.conradchallenge.org/ (Conrad Challenge). Unlike any STEM competition out there, this annual event unleashes the potential of students to leave their mark

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff speaks with Larry Jacobs & Maia Appleby about the importance of Equity and Equal Access for all students. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode …The American Consortium for Equity in Education The AC&E/Equity & Access digital journal Equity issues brought to light by the pandemic and protests About our GuestsMaia ApplebyMaia is a marketing professional, writer and advocate who has been focusing on equity in education for 10 years. She oversees the editorial strategy of the AC&E/Equity & Access journal and serves as the Executive Director of the American Consortium for Equity in Education. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/maialee (@maialee). Larry JacobsLARRY IS PRESIDENT of the American Consortium for Equity in Education at ace-ed.org and publisher of the official jour

Student Tech Squad to the Rescue! – The saying, not all heroes wear capes, is true for the National School District Student Tech Squad. Join us to learn how they started a new initiative to help support their teachers with technology. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...What is the Student Tech Squad? How did it come about? How has this initiative impacted how teachers and students approach technology in the classroom? What are the biggest benefits for each? How can other schools replicate this type of initiative? What were the first steps? What does the future look like for the Student T2ech Squad? Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Andy Calkins to discuss how Covid-19 has redefined and restructured what happens in the classroom and the board room. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...Who is NGLC and what is your role in the organization? What is next-generation learning and your recent change management project? Why is it imperative for K-12 education to reimagine the education system? What does transformational change look like in a school district? Have districts been successful in transforming their systems with the goal of equipping students with 21st-century skills? How has the work of districts committed to reimagining education been impacted by COVID-19? With COVID-19, were districts who are committed to the change management project able to continue providing rich learning experiences for students? What are you hearing from the

Technology is a part of everyday life for today’s digitally-native students, but is it a part of their everyday life in the classroom? Learn how to leverage technology, at any age or grade, to prepare your students for the future. TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at https://twitter.com/Promethean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Promethean) for making this podcast series possible. Follow Our Podcast And Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About Prometheanhttps://www.prometheanworld.com/ (Promethean) is a global education company that improves learnin

It’s clear that teachers are ready to take on education technology, but do they have the resources they need to be successful? We’ll discuss how to create a supportive teaching environment that allows you to effectively leverage technology to engage students. TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at https://twitter.com/Promethean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Promethean) for making this podcast series possible. Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About Prometheanhttps://www.prometheanworld.com/ (Promethean) is a global education company th

What does the “new normal” mean for education? Promethean’s Chief Product Officer, Steve Halliwell, and Chief Marketing Officer, Cheryl Miller, discuss how educators and students are tackling mobile learning and how we can all prepare to eventually get back to the classroom. TeacherCast would like to thank our friends at https://twitter.com/Promethean?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (Promethean) for making this podcast series possible. Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL1RlYWNoZXJjYXN0Q2FzdFBvZGNhc3RGZWVk (Google Podcasts) https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/teachercast-podcast/the-teachercast-podcast-network-your-educational-professional?refid=stpr (Stitcher Radio) About Prometheanhttps://www.prometheanworld.com/ (Promethean) is a global education

https://www.origoeducation.com/athome/ (ORIGO Education) brings a conceptual understanding of mathematics to the forefront of teaching and learning. Their instructional approach builds on students' natural ability to develop understanding and number sense. It helps students avoid misconceptions and promotes confidence with efficient thinking strategies. Games and practical applications help to cement the concepts and skills. ORIGO believes: Learning is a social process that requires language and discourse. Students who develop strong thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills grow into productive, innovative members of society. Content taught conceptually, and in a logical, learner-friendly sequence develops deep understanding and success. Technology empowers rather than replaces educators. ORIGO is proud to make learning mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible for all, across a milestone of 25 years and counting. About our Guest: James James Burnett is the Founder and CEO of ORIGO Edu

To help support teachers and students during the COVID-19 crisis, K-12 publishing company, TCI, is offering free digital access to its platform for learning social studies and science to qualified schools and teachers until the end of the school year.  Used by more than 200,000 teachers in 50,000 schools around the country, TCI’s science and social studies curriculums and services for educators are based on proven teaching strategies and practices that bring education to life in order to achieve consistent and positive classroom results.  Available on a digital platform, TCI’s programs allow teachers to deliver interactive lessons from any device – their laptop or tablet. TCI is seeing an incredible response to this free offer and the resources it is providing to support teachers as they transition to remote learning. TCI has also developed a resource page to help support teachers – many of whom are teaching remotely for the first time – with free videos, guides and FAQs. Teachers can also connect t

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with 3M Young Scientist Chalenge winner Hannah Herbst to discuss the importance not only of encouraging your students to take that next step into STEM Education but how to support your students when THEY are the ones directing their own learning and seeking your guidance. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode ...Access to project-based learning resources can be extremely helpful to keep students focused and engaged during virtual learning. The 3M Young Scientist Challenge provides middle school students with an opportunity to employ critical thinking to identify innovative solutions to real-world problems through a digital platform that is easy to access from anywhere. All of the resources parents and educators need to support a student submitting an entry for the challenge, including idea s

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of helping our students understand Copyright law and how it can affect the projects that they work on each day in class. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode We DiscussWhy we believe that kids today need to be taught the basics of copyright.It has become an essential element of digital literacy. Students may not realize it, but copyright and fair use are relevant to online activities they engage in virtually every day, both as consumers and creators and both at school and at home. What resources Copyright and Creativity offersA full suite of K-12 resources, including lesson plans, lesson slides, learning videos, visual aids, and a professional development course for teachers. Available for free. How Copyright and Creativity aims to make these resources engaging and effective

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Nefertiti Dukes, the Educator Growth Lead at Screencastify on the podcast to discuss 5 Ways to use Video in the Classroom. Are you using Screencastify in your classroom to create video tutorials or other curricular projects? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below and share what is awesome about your classroom! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our http://teachercast.net/contact (Contact Page) and let us know how we can help you today! 5 Ways To Use Video in the ClassroomInstructional VideosGreat for a flipped classroom (but...also great for sub plans or remediation) Verbal Feedback Student Projects/Presentations Meetings/Professional Development Parent Communication Follow our Podcast and Subscribehttps://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (View All Episodes) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachercast-podcast/id546631310?mt=2 (Apple Podcasts) h