The Teachercast Podcast

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

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Hillary Scharton from https://www.instructure.com/canvas/k-12 (Instructure (CanvasLMS)) to discuss the importance of creating meaningful, obtainable, and measurable New Year Resolutions with your students. About our Guest: Hilary SchartonVP, K-12 STRATEGY Hilary Scharton loves education and has worked in it, in some form or another, for her entire career. As VP of K-12 Strategy for Instructure, she sets the strategic vision for how Canvas makes its products even more awesome for students and teachers across the globe, while focusing on leveraging technology to support improved instruction and equitable access for all students. Prior to joining Instructure in 2012, Hilary served as a psychologist for Utah school districts, spending her time focused on RtI and PBIS for schools and classrooms as well as Special Ed assessment. Before that, she worked in higher ed teaching classes in psychology, education, and English at Utah State and Illinois State

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes VP of K-12 Strategy, Hillary Scharton and Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Education, Mike Tholfsen on the show to discuss how the Immersive Reader can now be used to help millions of students using the Canvas Learning Management System. “Reading is foundational to learning, and through this partnership Instructure and Microsoft will help more students of all abilities learn,” said Tara Gunther, VP of partnerships at Instructure. “Accessibility is a top priority for Instructure and we are committed to ensuring our customers have tools that support all levels of learning. Immersive Reader will allow text-to-speech and make text more consumable inside Canvas by offering it in different sizes and colors.” https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=2609364-1&h=2275459370&u=https%3A%2F%2Feducation.microsoft.com%2Fcourses-and-resources%2Fresources%2Fall-about-immersive-reader&a=Immersive+Reader (Immersive Reader )demonstrably improv

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we meet Colorado Science Teacher http://www.twitter.com/RyTriGuy (Ryan Johson) who last year, mentored a team of students to the final round of the http://www.conradchallenge.com (Conrad Challenge).  https://www.teachercast.net/conrad-challenge-podcast-2018/ (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, or another adult) to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Environment Health & Nutrition Smoke-Free World Transforming Education with Technology Students interested in joining this year's competition can visit http://www.conradchallenge.com (www.ConradChallenge.com).  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 e

In this episode of the TeacherCast we are having the second podcast in our http://education.lego.com (LEGO Education) series all about STEM robotics league, FIRST LEGO League. Some of you who are listeners may be involved in FIRST LEGO League yourselves. Maybe you’re a parent or a teacher who is a coach of https://www.firstinspires.org/ (FIRST LEGO League) or you may have a child who is involved in FIRST LEGO League. As a Master Educator for LEGO Education I’ve been excited to learn more about the program and a few weeks ago held an interview with FIRST LEGO League Jr. Director, Kim Wierman. Today we’ll be talking with LEGO Education’s Head of Program Development, Alisha MacIntyre, all about LEGO Education and FIRST’s newest program for the youngest of learners: https://www.firstinspires.org/ (FIRST LEGO League Discovery Edition).  In this episode, you will learn: What FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition is and why the program was created  How FIRST LEGO League Jr. Discovery Edition helps teach

Are you looking to start the year off by introducing a fully immersive Digital Classroom? In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), we welcome Lee Wilson from http://freshgrade.com (FreshGrade) onto the program to discuss several things that teachers should have set up this year in their Digital Classroom. In this episode, we discuss: Why should teachers really embrace the concept of a Digital Classroom? What are the components of a Digital Classroom? (Learning Network) What is an End-to-End Learning Workflow How should we be training teachers to create a Digital Classroom? How do you use Technology to teach a skill in a way that you couldn’t do with traditional paper-based activities? Digital PortfoliosWhat are they? How to create them? Different types of PortfoliosDraft Portfolios Assessment Portfolios Capstone Portfolios Receiving Feedback fromTeachers Peer Students Parents Parent CommunicationHaving real-time communication between student work

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), Jeff welcomes writer, author, and entrepreneur Shane DeRolf from http://www.bigwordclub.com (BigWordClub) on the program to talk about how teachers can start with a single idea and turn it into a profitable business concept. If you have an idea that you would like to turn into something special, please visit http://www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com (www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com) to learn how we can work together this year to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we discuss: Big word club What is an entrepreneur? How to create value for your target audience? Book: https://www.teachercast.net/product/0066620996/US/teach00-20/?cart=y (From Good to Great – Jim Collins) What can you be the best in the world at? What are you passionate about? How can these two things make you money? Organizing your thoughts to begin your entrepreneurial journey Creating a proof of concept Find

In this episode of the https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/teachercast-podcast/ (TeacherCast Podcast), Jeff welcomes the http://www.cisco.com (Global Director of Education from Cisco, Renee Patton) on the program to discuss the topic of Teachers being Entrepreneurs.   If you are interested in starting a side business to support your teaching, or if you have ever had a student come to you and say “I have an idea … now, what?” this is a fantastic episode that features tips, tricks, and amazing stories of what is happening in today's classrooms. Today's podcast is brought to you by the https://www.teachercast.net/educational-podcasting-today/educational-podcast-directory/ (Educational Podcast Directory). The Educational Podcast Directory is now home to over 130 educational podcasts created by teachers … for teachers. Check out the https://www.teachercast.net/educational-podcasting-today/educational-podcast-directory/ (Educational Podcast Directory) today and find a new podcast for your next drive