The Cyber Sisters Podcast

In today's episode... Allison and Emily learn about Microsoft Class Notebook from "THE" Microsoft guru (in our circles anyway), Dianne Krause! We talk about how Class Notebook can be used to show student thinking in real time, and Dianne shares some tips and tricks. Whether you use Microsoft at your school or not, this episode has some excellent pedagogy for getting students engaged in thinking an...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on how they are slowing down this year. Taking a cue from Eric, they discuss the success and challenges about taking some extra time this year. Allison and Emily also answer a listener question from Pam and debate about a second monitor!  Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future episode! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Ke...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily are talk all things community with Eric Pfeiffer! Eric is known at Agora as an expert at classroom community. We talk building connections, differences across the state, among others. Have more tips to share after? Connect with us on Twitter! Follow us on Twitter at: Eric Pfeiffer: @pfeiffer_eric Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCy...

Allison and Emily reflect on starting the year with a John Meehan style QRBreakIN. They discuss designing their games for a virtual classroom environment, as well as their successes and fail-forwards for next time. Allison and Emily also answer their first listener question of the season on time management and virtual lesson planning. Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future epis...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily are coached by John Meehan through his QR BreakINs method of gamification. Together, they talk games, education, and equity. Will Allison and Emily level up their classrooms to start the school year? Listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter at: John Meehan: @MeehanEDU Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: September 22&nbs...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily are so excited to be back for season 2! They talk about what they accomplished over the summer, and share some changes to the podcast. Don't forget to send them your questions and then listen for them to be answered on a future episode! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: September 8th- QR Break...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily sound off on some of their favorites from the 2019-2020 school year including engagement tools, projects, organization tips, books, podcasts, and more! Get ready for your own summer rest and reset with the Cyber Sisters. Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: Summer break! We will be back at the en...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on the podcast! They discuss if they met their goals season 1, share follow up wisdom from their "try its", and give tips for starting a podcast. Huge thank you to all our guests this season - Sarah Rivera, Rebecca Gibboney, Hollie Woodard, and Missy Halcott. Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next E...

In today's episode... Zoom fatigue? Webcam conundrums? Work-life balance during distance learning? In this episode, Allison and Emily answer 8 of YOUR listener submitted questions!  Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: May 19th - Season Finale, part 1 Show Notes: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-12-ask-the-cyber-sisters Music Cre...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their digital breakouts. Allison built "Cracking the Code on Poetry" while Emily designed an engaging escape based on "Feudalism." They talk the design, outcomes, and the challenge of student cooperation! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: May 5th Show Notes at https://www....

In today's episode... Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Missy Halcott about Digital Breakouts. Missy has done a little bit of everything! She previously taught in an elementary setting before becoming a tech integration specialist. She now also is an adjunct at Wilson College and is earning her supervisory certificate! Missy explains what exactly digital breakouts are, how to make them...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily share 6 tips (plus some) for online/distance learning that they have learned over the course of their years of doing cyber. They encourage you to reach out to them as you are stretched out of your comfort zone to embrace distance education in this time of uncertainty. They hope to answer some questions in a future episode. Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Ke...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their time at PETE&C 2020. Listen to them reflect on the power of PLN's during an uncertain time, and celebrate the wisdom of their special guests as well! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Amanda Jeane Reichert: - @AmandaJeane2 Erica Stefanovich: @Ms_Stef_teaches Rosie Parmigiani: @rosieparm Mar...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their month of Actively Learn! Get the inside scoop on Actively Learn. How did it work in both an ELA and a content area classroom? Listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: March 24th - PETE&C Reflections with special guests! Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/epis...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily chat with each other about the upcoming Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C). They explain what PETE&C is, their goals, sessions, and finally give four tips for when you attend a conference. Let them know if you are going to be at PETE&C so they can connect with you there! Follow the action on Twitter using #peteandc Our sessions: Y...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Hollie Woodard about Actively Learn. Besides being the Legislative Chair for Decoding Dyslexia PA and the Advocacy Chair for PAECT, she is a rock star English teacher and technology coach in Bucks County PA. We were excited to have Hollie on because she also teaches a virtual version of her English class, and uses Actively Learn e...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their month of gamification! Get the inside scoop on the games the built, the challenges they faced, and the lessons learned. Was this quest a success or a fail forward? Listen to find out! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Next Episode: February 4th - Actively Learn with Hollie Woodard Show Note...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Rebecca Gibboney about gamification. Rebecca used gamification and game-based learning to engage and motivate students for many years, and now has taken those same games to professional development - using it to inspire, build culture, and encourage risk taking in the educators she coaches. Rebecca shares with Allison and Emily he...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their month of video-feedbacking! Emily responded to student text-dependent analysis questions or TDAs. Allison responded to her students' personal narrative essay. Each tried different tools and techniques along the way. Listen to the episode to hear what they tried and how they thought it worked on this week's episode. Follow us on Twitter at: A...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Sarah Rivera about video feedback. Sarah teaches high school biology and intro to STEM at a STEM school in Ohio. She's also a Google Trainer and Nearpod PioNear. Together, Allison, Emily, and Sarah brainstorm ways to give personalized feedback using screencasting. Sarah gives an overview of various programs to use for video feedba...

In today's episode... Allison and Emily introduce themselves and The Cyber Sisters Podcast - a year-long peer coaching project designed to challenge these cyber educators to try new things with the help of some special guests. Emily and Allison share their goals for the project and reveal some resources that they turn to on a regular basis. Keep connected with the Cyber Sisters by tweeting at them...