Digital Learning Today

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Kim Wierman to learn about the FIRST LEGO League. For more than 30 years, FIRST has partnered with LEGO Education to provide outstanding collaborative learning environments and student competitions that ask teams of students to use the LEGO brick to solve a real-world problem. In this episode, we discuss: What is FIRST LEGO League? FIR...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , Jeff welcomes Travis Allen from iSchool Initiative on the program to discuss why it's important for teachers to allow students to have the opportunity to solve real-world problems in the classroom. I had the privilege of meeting Travis this year at ISTE where he and his team at iSchool Initiative partnered with Cisco to create an immersive, gamified, br...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities. In this episode, you will learn: How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers? Options for Students after they graduate What skills should be tau...

 In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian Dr. Will Deyamport on the program to discuss the new documentary “ The Edupreneur .” If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educa...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with ASCD Author Mike Anderson to discuss his new book What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior . In this episode, you will learn: What is the importance of the language a teacher uses in the classroom? What first made you aware of the importance of teacher talk? What are some common ex...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide. In this episode, you will learn: Who are Microsoft Learning Consultants? How are MLC's helping School Districts? What types of training is available? How to contact an MLC? How does a...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands.   Today's episode is brought to you by Student Treasures In this episode, we discuss: What is a brand? Can others build a brand for you? Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start? “I have an id...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Will Stewart and Lacey Greco on the program to discuss how Edji is being used to help students of all ages improve their reading abilities.  In this episode, you will learn: How does Edji help teachers in their classroom? Edji’s Story How Edji is used to get more from classroom reading How can Edji be used in the classroom? Lesson Plannin...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD authors Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling on the program to discuss how students can easily pick up complex math concepts no matter what grade or ability level. Please check out their new book available from ASCD Publications for more information on how you can provide quality math education to your students today! We wish to than...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome Raysana Hurtado from Intel and California Educator, Kennan Scott, onto the program to discuss how Intel is transforming education by demonstrating what might be possible in not just the “classroom of the future”, but the “classroom of the present”. This year, Intel traveled across the country working with teachers and students to showcase the...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with authors Matthew R Kay and Shawna Coppola about race relations in today's classrooms and how school districts, teachers, and students can sit down and have positive and constructive conversations on the topic. In this episode, we discuss: How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.  How to...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we speak with Debbie Scott who created Help A Teacher , a fantastic network of educators that allows teachers to connect with other teachers to support them with their classroom needs. In this episode, you will learn: What is HelpATeacher? Why do teachers need assistance in the classroom? Success Stories How anyone can help? What happens if your classro...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we broadcast LIVE from the 2018 ISTE Creative Constructor Lab and discuss the topics of Creativity and Collaboration in today's classrooms. Today's podcast was made possible by ISTE and we thank them for allowing TeacherCast to attend the conference and broadcast from the event. In this episode, you will learn: How should we define creativity within...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with members of The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History about their partnership with the award-winning Broadway Musical, Hamilton.  About The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Founded in 1994 by Richard Gilder and Lewis E. Lehrman, visionaries and lifelong supporters of American history education, the Gilder Lehrman Inst...

In this episode of TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Doug Ashton from Streamable Learning along with educators Mark Hauk and Martin McGuire to discuss how students are able to travel the world through virtual field trips.  In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important to bring audio and video into the classroom? Field trips vs virtual trips How to bring in video? What equipment do you n...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Pam Moran to discuss her 43 years of being in education. Learn not only how to create a positive and innovative culture in your school district but also why it’s important to have the ability to create teachable moments when things don’t go as planned in the classroom. In this episode, we discuss: What can education learn from pe...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Justin Chando from Microsoft Teams and Joey from Flipgrid on the podcast to talk about how to create a seamless digital classroom using collaborative tools found in Office365. In this episode, we discuss: What’s new in Microsoft EDU? #Flipgrid FeverSummer Conference What’s new in Flipgrid Being a part of the MicrosoftEdu Family What can teache...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we learn how the Conrad Challenge is promoting collaborative, student-centered, real world-relevant learning that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship, unleashing students’ potential to create future-defining solutions and a sustainable society for generations to come. What is the Conrad Challenge? Registration is now open for the 2018-2019 Conrad Ch...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Teaching Matters CEO Lynette Guastaferro on the program to discuss how school districts can improve teacher moral and improve student test scores by building a culture of positive professional learning. In this episode, we discuss: Who is Teaching Matters? Emerging Teacher Leaders Program The importance of collaboration in and out of the class...

In this episode of the of TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD Author Dr. Ronald Bethetto on the program to discuss his new book What If? Building Students’ Problem-Solving Skills Through Complex Challenges. We wish to thank ASCD for making this show possible. In this episode, we discuss: The problem with waiting for “someday” Innovation – Imagination – Creativity Can you teach creativity? Ro...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome author, director, and producer Doug Keith on the program to talk about how we can teach our students the art of writing long form not just in a single storyline, but across multiple projects. In this episode, we discuss: Why is it important to become a Director if you want to see your original content produced? The importance of being a conte...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome author and CEO of the 95 Percent Group, Susan Hall on the program to discuss the importance of Literacy Intervention in the primary grades. Check out Susan’s new book “10 Success Factors for Literacy Intervention: Getting Results with MTSS in Elementary Schools” available from ASCD . In this episode, we discuss: How to support young reade...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome Stacey Roshan on the program to talk about the power of Video in the classroom. Stacey is a veteran teacher who for the last 7 years has been flipping her classroom through interactive and engaging videos. One of Stacey’s favorite platforms for video is Zoom, a video conferencing application that allows for crystal clear video communicat...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we welcome teacher and author Bethany Petty on the podcast to discuss how teachers are creating engaging and dynamic lessons with technology in their classrooms. Together we discuss Blended Learning, Flipped Learning, Gamification, and her new book Illuminate from EdTechTeam Press. In this episode, you will learn: What is the state of Instructional...

What is the value of educational technology in the classroom? Should EdTech companies be spending more time in our classrooms learning how we teach? Or … should they be coming up with new and innovative programs and gadgets for us to be teaching … with? In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast , we take a look at the ISTE Conference. Joining me on the program are three educators with unique...