Eduroadtrip

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Sarah Thomas at the Match.com HQ to learn about EduMatch. EduMatch is a network of educators who connect and share via social media. After the interview, you will be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s in Our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe met with Sarah Thomas at the Match.com HQ to learn about EduMatch. EduMatch is a network of educators who connect and share via social media. There have been multiple spin-off projects from EduMatch.Connect with Sarah: Twitter/Voxer/Periscope: @sarahdateechur Email: Sarah@edumatch.org EduMatch: @Edu_Match, #EduMatchwww.sarahdateechur.com www.edumatchforeducation.com   www.edumatch.org Travel AgentOur Travel Agent this week is Karen Richardson. She is the executive director of the Virginia Society

In this rest stop of the EduRoadTrip, we host the 36-member Google Certified Innovators Cohort from #COL16. This cohort met in Boulder, Colorado from June 29 - July 1, 2016. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

In the first episode of EduRoadTrip Season 2, we met with LaVonna Roth in Tampa, FL to discuss Ignite Your SHINE. LaVonna shares her powerful message of SHINE. After the interview, you will be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s in our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentSHINE stands for Self. Heart. Inspire. Navigate. Exceptional. LaVonna shares how teachers and students can Ignite their SHINE in their classrooms. Twitter: @LaVonnaRoth#IgniteYourShinewww.Igniteyourshine.com lavonna@igniteyourshine.com Facebook group: Ignite Your Shinefacebook.com/lavonna.roth.92 Travel AgentOur Travel Agent is Sylvia Duckworth. Sylvia is a French teacher in Toronto, Canada, and is the queen of sketchnoting. She is always willing to share her sketchnoting tips and tricks, and patiently helps beginners to pros ref

In this rest stop of the EduRoadTrip, we discuss our goals for the 2016-2017 school year. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

On this Rest Stop of the EduRoadTrip, we share our successes and joys from season 1, and what we are looking forward to in season 2! Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

On this Rest Stop episode of the EduRoadTrip, we share the highlights of the 2015-2016 school year. We’ve all had busy and exciting years with the EduRoadTrip and great things happening in our classrooms and schools. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

We met with Jon Harper at the New York Times offices to talk about blogging. Jon shared his wisdom and expertise for both beginning and experienced bloggers, along with his inspiration for his blog posts. After the interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent, and find out What’s in our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe met with Jon Harper at the New York Times offices to talk about blogging. Jon shared his wisdom and expertise for both beginning and experienced bloggers, along with his inspiration for his blog posts. www.unsplash.com - free photosTwitter: @jonharper70bdBlog: www.Jonharper70.com Email: jonharper70@gmail.comBAM! Radio Blog: http://www.bamradionetwork.com/edwords-blog/blogger/listings/jon-david-harper Voxer: Jharper3658  Phone: 410-829-7243 Travel AgentOur Travel Agent is Mary Av

This extra special Rest Stop episode of the EduRoadTrip is dedicated to the one and only Greg Bagby! Happy birthday Greg! Listen in to hear the top 8 reasons why Greg is great! Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip we met with the TOSAchat moderators to discuss being a TOSA ninja. We interviewed the four creators of TOSAchat: Ben Cogswell, Kelly Martin, Karly Moura, and Joe Young. After the interview, we introduce you to our Travel Agent and find out What’s in our Suitcase this week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentOn this episode of the EduRoadTrip we met with the TOSAchat moderators to discuss being a TOSA ninja. We interviewed the four creators of TOSAchat: Ben Cogswell, Kelly Martin, Karly Moura, and Joe Young. They shared their visions for the creation of TOSAchat, and how it has evolved over the last year. Ben Cogswell: @cogswell_ben, coachben.org Joe Young: @jyoung1219, about.me/jyoung1219, jyoung1219.weebly.comKarly Moura: @karlymoura, karlymoura.blogspot.com Kelly Martin: @kmartintahoe,

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we interview Dan Tricarico, an educator, author and speaker from San Diego, CA. He’s been teaching English at West Hills High School for the last twenty-three years. Dan is also the author of “The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom.” Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentDan Tricarico is an educator, author, and speaker who has worked as an English teacher at West Hills High School in San Diego, California for twenty-three years. His new passion is helping teachers create peace in their classrooms through the techniques found in his book The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom. Twitter: @thezenteacherFacebook: Closed Facebook group Website & Blog & Newsletter: www.thezenteacher.com Dan’s Book on Amazon: T

In this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Julie Smith at the CNN Headquarters. She shared with us her mission of spreading media literacy to all people. After the interview, you will be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s in our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe interviewed Julie Smith, author of Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save our Plugged-In World, and learned a lot about media literacy and how it is essential to understand in our world. She shares experiences and lessons we can share with our students. Email: heyjuliesmith@gmail.comTwitter: @julnilsmithWebsite: www.heyjuliesmith.comAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Master-Media-Teaching-Literacy-Plugged-/dp/0986155446/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462840184&sr=8-1&keywords=master+the+media Travel AgentOur Travel Agent

We met with Julie Davis at UCLA to discuss coaching teachers and students on technology. She is a tech coach and highly engaged participant in her school’s classrooms. Her goal is to further teachers’ instructional goals using technology. She greatly values collaboration between students and teachers, both within the building and beyond. After our interview, you will hear about our Travel Agent and find out about What’s In Our Suitcase this week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe met with Julie Davis at UCLA to discuss coaching teachers and students on technology. She is a tech coach and highly engaged participant in her school’s classrooms. Her goal is to further teachers’ instructional goals using technology. She greatly values collaboration between students and teachers, both within the building and beyond. Twitter: @chargerrific Email: ccstechcoa

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet with Amy Fast at the CIA Headquarters to discuss the message in her book It’s the Mission, Not the Mandate. After the interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out What’s In Our Suitcase for the week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentOn this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we meet with Amy Fast at the CIA Headquarters to discuss the message in her book It’s the Mission, Not the Mandate. Amy is the Assistant Principal of Curriculum at McMinnville High School in McMinnville Oregon. She emphasizes that we need to focus on our mission of educating students, and allow the mandates in education to come second. Twitter: @fastcrannyEmail: fast.cranny@gmail.com Amy’s book It’s the Mission, not the Mandate on AmazonTravel AgentAri Flewelling is a tech coach in RIverside

On this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Farrah Shipley at the Exploratorium in San Francisco to talk about Whole Brain Teaching. The techniques in Whole Brain Teaching are excellent resources for your teaching toolbox. It bring the “funtricity” back in the classroom, and makes our students want to learn! After the interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out “what’s in our suitcase” this week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentOn this episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Farrah Shipley at the Exploratorium in San Francisco to talk about Whole Brain Teaching. The techniques in Whole Brain Teaching are excellent resources for your teaching toolbox. It bring the “funtricity” back in the classroom, and makes our students want to learn! Website: www.mrsshipley.com Email: farrahshipley@mrsshipl

In this live episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Kayla Delzer at the original Starbucks to talk about creating flexible seating in classrooms. After the amazing interview, you'll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out what's in our suitcase this week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentIn this live episode of the EduRoadTrip, we met with Kayla Delzer at the original Starbucks to talk about creating flexible seating in classroomsTravel AgentMark Bartmas is a principal in Indiana who focuses strongly on growth mindset and is an excellent example and role model for his students. Twitter: @MrBartmasWhat’s in Our Suitcase?Viewmaster by Mattel is newly upgraded for virtual reality. Use it with the Google Cardboard app for added fun.

This episode of the EduRoadTrip connected us with Shauna Pollock at Walt Disney World to discuss class magic and how to engage students in “blue sky” thinking. Shauna is the author of Creating Class Magic. After our interview, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agent and find out “what’s in our suitcase” this week. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe interviewed Shauna Pollock at Walt Disney World and found out all about class magic. She shared with us how to create an inviting classroom culture that engages all students. Shauna emphasizes building relationships with each and every student. We also learned many fun facts about Walt Disney’s life! Connect with Shauna:Twitter: @misspollockEmai: shauna.pollock@gmail.comWebsite: creatingclassroommagic.comBlog: teachercostume.blogspot.com Creating Class Magic on AmazonTrave

In this extra special Rest Stop episode of the EduRoadTrip, the innovators SPEAK about the new #MTV16 cohort of Google for Education Innovators. Our episode OPENS with an intro from us and then we get UNDER way with their introductions. You will NEVER hear more innovative ideas than ours as we DELVE into the episode! Let’s meet the Innovators! Check out the blog post: http://persistentnewness.com/2016/02/18/introducing-the-mtv16-googleei-cohort/ Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

We met with Dean Shareski at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. He’s a community manager at Discovery Education, and former classroom teacher and district technology specialist. His mission is to spread joy in education, in the classroom, and in our lives. He shares with us about how we can be intentional to identify joy already happening in our classrooms. After our main content, you’ll be connected with our Travel Agents and find out What’s in Our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe met with Dean Shareski at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure in Florida. He’s a community manager at Discovery Education, and former classroom teacher and district technology specialist. His mission is to spread joy in education, in the classroom, and in our lives. He shares with us about how we can be intenti

In this Rest Stop episode of the EduRoadTrip, we pause to reflect on what the love in our classrooms and schools. We also share a little glimpse into our own personal love lives! Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurino

This week we met with Chris Moore at the Apple Headquarters to discuss empowering students using technology. He is an engaging teacher who provides students with the skills they needs to be a positive member of the digital community. After the interview, you will be connected with our Travel Agents (yes, we have 2 this week!) and learn What’s in Our Suitcase. Contact UsTwitter: @EduRoadTripEmail: EduRoadTrip@gmail.com Website: EduRoadTrip.blogspot.com Subscribe on iTunes and StitcherGreg Bagby: @gregbagbyJustin Birckbichler: @mr_b_teacherMari Venturino: @msventurinoMain SegmentWe met with Chris Moore at the Apple Headquarters to discuss empowering students using technology. He is a 3-5 grade technology teacher in Colorado. He engages his students in purposeful assignments using technology directed at a worldwide audience. He focuses on digital citizenship so they are prepared to handle the wide open internet on their own. Twitter: @CMoor4www.mcgloantech.blogspot.com Travel AgentThis week we featured Jeff