THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915

Hope you will get some new ideas from this episode.  Check out Brain Racers, StoryJumper, WeVideo and more! 

We always enjoy talking with Michele about the importance of learning experiences that promote the development of SEL and help students to learn about challenges in the world. Learn more about @x2VOL for tracking hours for work-based learning, CTE, volunteering, and more. www.x2vol.com Blog post: State of Student Service Michele's recent article for EdTech Digest

 A great conversation with Iris Ichishita, the CEO & Co-Founder of Toekenz.  The first family-focused and kid-safe NFT platform, built for end-to-end parental control, features user-friendly games and a marketplace.  learn more:  YouTube :    / @toekenz   Facebook :  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toekenznft/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

I've been researching AI for several years and dove right into to testing out ChatGPT. This is the second podcast about ChatGPT, with some new ideas.  Here is a link to the Getting Smart ChatGPT blog post from December.  My interview for San Antonio Fox News after TCEA about AI in Education.  Teaching AI to Students

Here are some ideas to make time for reflection in each day!  Check out @getfocusable and other ideas for making time for you! #education #edchat #SEL 

Learn more about all that EverFi offers for educators and check out their amazing SEL resources that are available for free to educators! Webinar listings everfi.com/events  Events:   everfi.com/k-12/webinars-events K12 courses https://everfi.com/k-12/course-listing/

Need some ideas for reteaching? Here are some methods and a few tools to check out.  Also, check out my recent blog via Getting Smart for more ideas of Tools To Explore in 2023! Join the THRIVEinEDU Community on Facebook and subscribe to my blog.  Learning as I Go 

Dive into some new methods and tools in the new year!  Follow ThriveinEDU on FB, subscribe to my blog www. Rdene915.com and submit your guest blog.  My books are all available at bit.ly/pothbooks

Want to start PBL and not sure where to begin?  Check out iBlocks and all of the great options for students and everything that you need to get started today.  So many choices for different grade levels and content areas.  Also focused on the SDGs, STEM and many more important areas.  Download a sample lesson today!

Sharing some ideas about how to find time to reflect and some options.  Blogging, Podcasting, Videos, and Building Relationships.  Check out Edthena's AI Coach for a great way to video a lesson and have an interactive coach to guide you in your reflections.  Also Swivl for video!

Wonder what it is like to learn and work in the metaverse?  Curious about blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and web3?  Learn more from my experience with the Ed3DAO conference held in November. Amazing experience created by @Vritisaraf and @edtechpeck 

Have you tried OpenAI yet?  What has your experience been?  Sharing some background info, insights, questions and more in this latest episode. Stay tuned for a blog soon!  Also, check out my blog at www. Rdene915.com and submit a guest blog and sign up for my blog posts too. Thanks for listening!

Hope you will enjoy our chat with Sheryl and check out BookWidgets and all of the awesome learning possibilities!  Follow Rachelle @Rdene915 and Mel @mjmcalliwrites  and Sheryl @place_s  You can also check out the recording at: bit.ly/thriveBW 

This was a great chat about Twitter w/ friends   @jcorippo @acooktweet @SimplySuzy @John_MWalter. Catch the recording :  Be sure to follow @Rdene915 & @mjmcalliwrites for upcoming episodes!

I had a great chat with Dee Bohne, VP of Sales for @Pikmykid, a school safety and dismissal platform.  We talked about challenges at the start of a school year, how administrators can best support teachers and families, how to streamline communication and so much more via Pikmykid.  Also check out the great blogs via Pikmykid. To learn more: Request a demo: https://hubs.li/Q01m3zBg0  Homepage: htt...

Join Rachelle and Mel and our special guest Carl Hooker @mrhooker to talk about school, challenges, keeping motivation, and more! 

Some ideas for building digcit skills. Check out Brain Pop, Buncee, Checkology, Digital Compass.

We had a great chat with Shelley about strategies for getting time back and how @Pikmykid helps teachers to save time and promotes school safety!  Hope you enjoy our chat and fun game!  Connect with @Rdene915 @Mjmcalliwrites and @Pikmykid!  Learn more here: Pikmykid 

It is important to provide opportunities for students to build their collaborative skills. There are lots of methods and tools that can be used to promote collaboration in and out of the classroom. Check out these ideas and some of the tools I mention for them including Tract , SpacesEDU, Google Jamboard, Wakelet, Padlet and more! @Tractlearning @Spaces_Edu @wakelet 

So many great options available with @iBookWidgets!  More than 40 templates, use it with Google Classroom, check out their blogs for ideas for STEM, and more! Head to www. BookWidgets.com for more info and sign up for their webinars!

How are you preparing for today's learners? The "Gen Z" that we hear about? I share some ideas for you and my own observations and reflections.  Check out iBlocks for PBL and let me know what you think! 

Want to get started with PBL and not sure where to begin?  Listen to this episode and check out the resources I shared including PBL Works and dive into iBlocks for all you need. I love the Rube Goldberg example that I started with!  Follow @iBlocksPBL on Twitter.  Let me know if you have questions and also how it goes for you! More PBL: PBL Works

Be sure to check out some of the methods like genius hour, PBL and station rotations.  Tools mentioned include Buncee , Book Creator, Flip, iBlocks , Padlet, Spaces . 

Listen to our conversation with Michele about the importance of learning experiences that promote the development of SEL and help students to learn about challenges in the world. Look at @x2VOL for tracking hours for work-based learning, CTE, volunteering and more. www.x2vol.com 

Catch up with the great chat Rachelle and Mel had with Jon Spike on our Thrive o'clock show. Here is a link to the recording .  Follow @Rdene915 @mjmcalliwrites and @jonathanspike on Twitter.  Tune in for more episodes and join our ThriveinEDU FB Community !