TCAPSLoop Podcast

Episode 8.01 Closing the Loop  Greetings and Welcome to the final Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle Brostrom and I attempted to not be excessively maudlin and succeeded to some extent as we looked back on 8 years of potentially useful podcasting while "closing the Loop". Moment of Zen: Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” ― Lucius Annaeus Seneca  T...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We are here to rebuke the commonly held belief that teachers have the summers off. Danelle Brostrom and Daneille Humphry from Northwest Ed discuss the past, present and future of our favorite summer event not associated with water, WIREDTC!   Moment of Zen: The expert in anything was once a beginner." - Helen Hay...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. I’m so pumped for this episode as we are joined by Melissa Sanjeh and Bryan Dean of cast.org . They are here to de-mystify UDL and get you on board to implement their amazing resources into your practice, in the classroom, or district-wide. This is a must listen for any educator invested in the education of ALL s...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Today's show includes potential pulitzer prize winning novelist, Danelle Brostrom as well as her ghost writer in this alternate reality, Stephie Luyt. We will be discussing all things Libraries including three school library associated bills currently working their way through Michigan State Congress and how they...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. After several rather stress inducing weeks at TCAPSLoop towers we decided to keep this episode light by focusing on some great tech tools to get you through the stretch run of the school year. So let’s start the calming process by inhaling this weeks TCAPS Loop Moment of Zen: Moment of Zen: “Be like a duck. Calm...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. This episode dives into the world of AI prompts with guest Pete Milne, REMC Director! We explore best practices for crafting effective prompts, ensuring responsible AI use, and leveraging Pete's expertise to elevate your ed-tech game. Buckle up and get ready to unlock the appropriate use of AI in your practice! M...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle's leveled up after her successful quest through MACUL 2024 and will guide us into the exciting realm of Developmentally Appropriate AI in Education. We know our youngest learners must develop the necessary critical thinking skills to navigate a landscape where AI will be ubiquitous. So, gear-up, fellow ed...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful, From the Desk of the Director, episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Evan O’branovic is already back up for a second helping at the Edtech Buffett. In todays episode, we'll talk trends and tips to leverage technology for enhancing student engagement, streamlining administrative tasks, and fostering a collaborative learning environment while attempti...

Greetings and Welcome to another "Potentially Useful" episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We are excited to be joined by Amber Wade, Wayne RESA’s Assistive Technology Consultant to follow up on our NETP conversations concerning Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility and provide some potentially useful tips for educators attempting to implement UDL in their practice. Moment of Zen: “Le...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful, From the Desk of the Director, episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. It’s part 3 of our NETP series so strap in as we uncover the gap between those with tech access and those without, and explore how it shapes learning. We'll dive into impacts and share possible solutions to bridge this divide. Moment of Zen: “We are greater than, and greater for, t...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Today, we embark on an ambitious mission to bridge the Digital Design Divide. Part 2 of our NETP series aims to dismantle barriers and explore the implications and envisioning a future where every educator, regardless of circumstance, has equitable access to the tools and resources they need to embody this weeks...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Let us now embark on a journey through the intricate web of education, technology, and equity. Today, we're diving deep into the 2024 National Education Technology Plan. Join us as we navigate through the waves of innovation, unpacking the strategies aimed at bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable acc...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast, your guide to navigating the 5 pillars of Information Literacy! We'll discuss some tools for decoding fake news and sleuthing through biased sources, we're here to Spark the surfing skills needed to separate fact from fiction. Moment of Zen: A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We may not be the Rotten Tomatoes of Children's books (and we probably don't want to be) but we do have the Siskel or Ebert of the TCAPSLoop, Stephie Luyt and Danelle Brostrom to help rank 5 of the top books up for consideration for this years Caldecott Award. Moment of Zen: To avoid criticism say nothing, do not...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. TCAPS Executive Director of Technology, Evan O'branovic is about to cover dangerous terrain like a digital Bear Grylls. On todays episode our unflinching guide will lead us through the edtech thicket that is Mobile Device Management to the promise land of iPads and chromebooks living together in the same tech eco...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Joining me on this harrowing adventure to the tower of Babel, is the roguish edtech cavalier, Danelle Brostrom and the land’s most clever archivist Stephie Luyt.   Moment of Zen “Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution -- more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us w...

Oh boy, this one was an adventure! What started as a conversation about Dr. Sabba Quidwai 's Design Thinking Keynote at the MACUL , Michigan Virtual AI Summit, unravelled into a much deeper discussion about problem-solving the evolving relationship between technology as a tool and it's ability to enrich our relationships with students. The pod sparked some hard discussions on the fascinating cross...

Greetings and Welcome to another "Potentially Useful" episode of the TCAPSLoop From the Desk of the Director Podcast. Our fearless leader recently presented at an Acronym-ed Education Conference where he attempted to bring the sexy back to school district education al technology systems. Was he successful? I’ll let you be the judge after listening to the pod. Tech Tool of the Week Mosyle is the on...

Greetings and Welcome to another Potentially Useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. Danelle and I had the sincere pleasure of sharing a conversation with the Founder, and Chief Curriculum Architect of Bootstrap, Emmanuel Schanzer . Emmanuel makes a compelling and passionate case for the inclusion of data science throughout K-12 curricula. You can learn more about Emmanuel's work at Bootstrapworl...

Greetings and welcome to a potentially useful guide through the digital maze. In this episode, we'll attempt to unravel the mysteries of social media and empower you to ride the algorithmic wave, engage an audience, and create a healthy online environment for growth.   Moment of Zen “The whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which...

Greetings and welcome to some potentially useful "Tips to Unlock the Practical Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Education." We aim to offer actionable tips to seamlessly integrate artificial intelligence into your teaching practices. Far from replacing teachers, AI serves as a dynamic tool to amplify your impact, to help foster personalized learning experiences and streamline your administr...

In a rapidly advancing digital era, the need for computer science education has never been more crucial. It's not just about learning to code; it's about fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and preparing students for a future where technology is at the forefront of every industry. Today, we're diving deep into the reasons why educators, parents, and policymakers are recognizing th...

We're on our 4th AI podcast and the water just keeps getting deeper. Our goal was to discuss the importance of student equity in regards to Artificial Intelligence. The actual conversation went considerably broader and promises more to come.    The Rundown 00:28 - Moment of Zen  "Ability is nothing without opportunity." -  Napoleon Bonaparte   01:12 - It's all happening very quickly, Is the April...

According to ChatGPT our guest today is a visionary leader who has been driving a transformative change within our school district bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in implementing AI solutions in the classroom. Evan will be sharing insights on the potential of AI to revolutionize education, the challenges and ethical considerations that come with it, and the exciting projects they've...

This is one of the best conversations we've had on the pod. Part 2 of our 3 part Artificial Intelligence in Education primer is a must listen. the podcast runs longer than usual because the conversation touched on many important topic regarding the future of education as a whole.  We take our diamond tipped carbide bits and drill down into the education systems subfloor to test it’s foundations fo...