Digital Learning Radio

In this episode Kathryn and Laura discuss curation for educators based on the book The New Pillars of Modern Teaching . Today’s conversation focuses on the how and why of sifting through information overload to emerge better organized and enabled to locate and share our learning. Resources Mentioned: The New Pill ars of Modern Teaching , Gayle Allen The One Workflow You Can’t Live Without , Gayle...

In this episode Kathryn and Laura continue discussing design , this time filtered through the lens of students, and based on the book The New Pillars of Modern Teaching . They discuss how remote learning allows opportunities for students to own their learning and develop agency in learning processes. Today’s conversation imagines how some of our current remote realities can continue and transform...

In today’s episode Kathryn and Laura dive into their discussion of the book The New Pillars of Modern Teaching . They focus on the pillar of design , looking at it through the lens of educators, and discuss learning preferences, how designing learning has shifted for remote learning, and conjecture how learning design will transform for future pedagogy and practice. Resources Mentioned: The New Pi...

Welcome to Season 8, episode 1 of Digital Learning Radio. Today’s episode is an introduction to our new series, From Triage to Transformation , with Kathryn ( @kklaster ) and Laura ( @mslkile ) . For this season of our podcast, we are focusing on transcending the triage of our remote learning lives as we discuss where we are and where we’re going to transform our pedagogy and practices. Resources...

For this season of Digital Learning Radio, Kathryn Laster ( @kklaster ) and Laura Kile ( @mslkile ) will collaborate, share reflections, and curate resources for ways to transform learning in this new world of education. Episodes will be released each week on Thursdays. Follow along on their learning journey and continue the conversations on Twitter @DigLearnRadio .

In this episode, Kathryn ( @kklaster ) shares one more favorite EduProtocol, Iron Chef . If you like using the "jigsaw" instructional strategy, you'll recognize the framework because Iron Chef is a digital, gamified version of the jigsaw strategy. Resources: EduProtocols website ,  books ,  #eduprotocols  on Twitter, authors  Jon Corippo  and  Marlena Hebern Iron Chef template for Google Slides (f...

In this episode, Misty ( @TrevinoMisty ) shares an EduProtocol that she learned and is excited to try. The Sketch and Tell EduProtocol involves visuals, collaboration, and text, and our team discusses ways this strategy may be used in classrooms or in PD sessions. Ideas for Sketch and Tell: Eduprotocols website ,  books ,  #eduprotocols  on Twitter, authors  Jon Corippo  and  Marlena Hebern #Sketc...

In this episode, Nancy ( @NancyWTech ) shares the next principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Representation. There are so many tech tools that can accommodate for leaners' preferences, and Nancy provides a quick overview of how specific tools support UDL. Tools Mentioned: Immersive Reader TextHelp Read & Write   Mercury Reader Captions in Google Slides Picto4Me Google Dictionary Micros...

Kathryn ( @kklaster ) talks Eduprotocols again in this episode. Today, she and Nancy discuss the Thin Slides strategy, and they share how this eduprotocol could be used in classrooms and in professional development sessions. More about the Thin Slides eduprotocol: Eduprotocols website , books , #eduprotocols on Twitter, authors Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern Thin Slides blog post from Adam Juarez...

How do you engage learners as the walk into the door? In this episode, Misty ( @TrevinoMisty ) shares ideas of what to do While You're Waiting. Her examples are for professional development, but the ideas can be applied to classrooms, too. Resources Mentioned While Your Waiting Slide Template ColorPick Eyedropper Extension AutoDraw I Shot the Serif (Font Recognition Game) Google Experiments Art Pa...

In this episode, Nancy ( @NancyWTech ) starts our discussion about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by sharing information about the first principle, Engagement. Learn More about UDL: Universal Design for Learning, from CAST Learning Designed Video: See UDL in Action UDL in Fifteen Minutes Podcast Also mentioned: EduProtocols (discussed in episode 1 , too!) Use of Google Classroom for Classy Cr...

Our new series focuses on one idea or strategy for each episode. In the episode, Kathryn ( @kklaster ) shares the Cyber Sandwich EduProtocol with Nancy ( @NancyWTech ) and Misty ( @TrevinoMisty ). Ideas mentioned and resources: Fist-to-Five strategy EduProtocols website , books , #eduprotocols on Twitter, authors Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern Cyber Sandwich Template (from Kathryn, from a professi...

Kathryn Laster ( @kklaster ), Nancy Watson ( @NancyWTech ), and Misty Trevino ( @TrevinoMisty ) share 20 tips, ideas, resources, and tools for the new year. If you have additional ideas or tools for us to try, please tweet us @DigLearnRadio . Digital Citizenship Ideas Spotting Bots tutorial - tips on identifying social media bots Informable app from the News Literacy Project - helps you build news...

In this episode, the team wraps-up the Step In series by sharing personal reflections and what happens next. Nancy ( @NancyWTech ), Misty ( @TrevinoMisty ), and Kathryn ( @kklaster ) discuss the common themes found within the series, how they now notice and experience white privilege or heteronormative privilege, and ways they're stepping in in their roles.  Ideas mentioned in many of the episodes...

In this week's episode, Kathryn , Nancy , and Misty discuss language equity and creating equitable systems with Katie Patterson ( @hookemkatie ). Katie is the Executive Director of the Richardson Adult Literacy Center , and she was a Trustee on the Richardson ISD School Board, and she shares her experiences about advocating for equity. Connect with Katie and RALC at director@ralc.org . Katie menti...

In this episode, Nancy , Misty , and Kathryn chat with Coral Zayas ( @MsZbilED ) about recruiting and retaining diverse educators. Coral is a bilingual educator and education policy fellow alum who shares ways to advocate for programs, for other educators, and of course, for students. Coral mentioned: Northern Arizona College Resource Center Teach Plus Leadership ISD: Tarrant County If you listen,...

In this episode, Misty and Kathryn visit with Jeremy Jewitt ( @askJewitt ), a Specialist on Richardson ISD's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team. Jeremy provides information about the district's new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, explains ideas about Culturally Responsive teaching, and shares other ways educators can step-in for all students and staff. Learn from these educators: RISD E...

In this episode, Kathryn , Misty , and Nancy talk with Beth Dolliver , one of Region 10's Instructional Designers. Beth shares that "Everyone is temporarily abled," and explains how accessibility is an equity issue. Since our work frequently includes blended learning formats, LMSs, and multi-media presentations, these ideas are especially important for meeting the needs of all learners (and their...

In this episode, our guest is Melody McAllister ( @mjmcalli ). Nancy , Misty , and Kathryn   connected with Melody via social media after her webinar called Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in All Classrooms . Melody shares her journey and her experiences as a white educator who is working to create a more inclusive, equitable classroom community. Shout-outs and Other Resources: Joquetta Johnson,...

In this episode, our guest is Deon Quinn ( @QuinninR10 ). Deon is a Program Coordinator at Region 10 ESC , and he helps support our districts with their families and students who are facing homelessness. Kathryn , Nancy , and Misty learn about the McKinney-Vento Act and all of the ways educators can support families in transition. Region 10 – McKinney-Vento Webpage Resources Mentioned: Schoolhouse...

In this week's episode, Nancy , Misty , and Kathryn reflect with Kevin Moore ( @MrMooreGeo ), and our conversation begins with a discussion about heteronormative privilege. Kevin also shares ways educators can step in to support LGBTQ+ colleagues and students.  Kevin's article The Invisible Knapsack Revisited: Being a Gay Teacher in a World of Heterosexual Privilege will be published in The Multic...

In this episode, Kathryn , Misty , and Nancy  enjoy learning with Knikole Taylor . Knikole facilitated an activity during a conference session that inspired our Step In theme for this series, and she explains the activity details and shares ways educators can step-in. (Hint: start with self-work and by building relationships!) Contact Knikole on Twitter ( @knikole ) or Facebook ( facebook.com/knik...

Find all of the episode details in this Wakelet . In this episode, Kathryn ( @kklaster ), Nancy ( @NancyWTech ), and Misty ( @TrevinoMisty ) discuss their new podcast series, Step In: Conversations About Equity in Education. Diversify Your Feed! Knikole Taylor Marley Dias Ari Flewelling Abby Almerido Tricia Ebarvia Other Resources Mentioned: Dare to Lead , Brene Brown 3 Dimensions of Professional...

In this bonus episode, we share a few of our takeaways from #ISTE19 and other ideas from the summer. Ashley ( @gilleytweet ), Kathryn ( @kklaster ), Misty ( @TrevinoMisty ) and Nancy ( @NancyWTech ) share podcasts, books, resources, and reflections, so after listening, check out the included links. We're planning Season 6 now and our theme will be Equity , and we would love to hear from you. Pleas...

Julianna Perkins ( @julzperkins ) joins Kathryn , Misty , and Nancy for the conversation in this episode. Look behind the scenes with our planning processes, and get a few previews and ideas about we're sharing in our summer PD sessions. Region 10 Events and Services Summer Road Shows Sketchnoting with Sylvia Duckworth at Region 10 25th Annual Region 10 Tech Conference Discovery Education Streamin...