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How do you create a district-wide vision for Digital Learning? Mar 20, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss how a school district can set a vision for digital learning in the classrooms and how you can start that conversation with your administrative team and instructional coaching department. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How can we get the entire school district on the same page when it comes to defining what digital learning looks like in the classroom?

Weekly Topic

Developing a Shared Vision and Goals
- How do you create a shared vision?
  - Asking … “what’s the purpose?”
  - Where is the target?
  - What is the objective?
  - What do we want our staff to get out of the training … and why?
  - How can we provide the training and experiences to get staff able to meet the goals
- Who is included in this conversation?
  - Superintendent
  - Cabinet
  - District / Building Leaders
  - Teachers
  - Students
  - Parents / Community Members
- Ways to ask the important questions
  - Google Form
  - Conversations
  - Quick Survey’s
    - What has or is working well?
    - Have your goals/objectives been meet?
- Using the Summertime to ask questions of district leaders
  - Map out and Diagram a full year program
  - How do you build a catalogue to support the goals and objectives of the district and building leaders
Prioritizing Professional Learning in and out of your district
- Creating a Professional Development Yearly Overview
  - Send out a document to the staff so they are on the same page
    - Here are the goals that we are looking to progress
  - Create a catalogue of professional learning opportunities
    - Internal
      - Meeting Speakers
      - Consultants
    - External
      - Conferences
      - EdCamps
      - Thrive
      - Sage
      - Health Organizations / Hospitals often run sessions
  - Using a Newsletter to support professional Learning
    - Work with your building administrators to put professional development information in THEIR newsletters
Creating a digital learning evaluation method that is flexible yet effective
- Have a variety of evaluation methods … not just the mid-year and end of year evaluations
  - Keep evaluation more informal and collegial so that it’s not a “gotcha”
- Using a Staff Survey (Self-Assessment) to allow teachers to share what they know and what they would like to learn during the year
- Use some type of “artifact creation” when it comes to digital learning so that teachers can showcase what they are learning throughout the professional development process
  - At the end of the day, the teacher is going to have to show that they know how to use the tool or that they understand the concept.
  - Allow for feedback and professional conversations around the topic and concept that is backed up by Instructional Coaches
  - Create an online discussion board so that staff members can collaborate and learn from each other
Providing constant support for students, teachers, and community members
- Creating a Student led “genius bar” or Tech Team
- Invite the students to run their own professional learning sessions for teachers (Students teaching teachers)
  - How to use specific apps
  - How to create projects that students already love doing and share it with more teachers
  - Students teaching Board of Education members how to use Google Apps (sharing, formatting, etc)
Protecting student privacy and promoting digital safety
- Digital Citizenship: Create a unified and tiered curriculum that supports the knowledge of but, also includes resources to support parents so that they are understanding what students are learning in school.
- Create a Dashboard in a Google Site that has a spreadsheet of all of the district used tools so that parents know what programs are holding content about their students.
  - Include the privacy policy
  - Include the paid/free status
  - Include how to remove student information if parents are not interested in having student information available.
Working together with parents so students learn both in and out of the classroom
- Parent Nights
  - Short form
  - Single subject events
- Parent University
  - Build a curriculum of learning that follows a theme
Embracing and Celebrating the Impact Digital Learning has on students, teachers, and community.
- Share the “wins” of staff and students
- Success breeds success
  - If people see that it’s working for others, they might believe they can do it too
- Post in newsletters, and (maybe) social media examples of what is happening in the classroom and share it with others
- Get your staff to present their win’s to other staff members
- Ask “how does this information get back to the students and their successes?”
Next Episode
- Standards

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Creating and Supporting a Culture for Digital Learning and Innovation in a K12 School District Mar 13, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Dr. Jim Beeghley on the podcast to discuss the many ways that a school district can clearly define the term “Digital Learning” and put that definition in place when considering the many ways to move staff members across the Adoption-Innovation Curve to set up a major culture shift in what learning could look like in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How do you begin to set a standards-based culture change in motion?

Weekly Topic

What should instruction look like in todays post-pandemic, AI infused classrooms?
- Moving up the Blooms Scale
- Students should be creators
Should educators and school boards be scared of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom?
- No! Get the basic information from AI bots and then expand on it in a way that allows them to be creators.
- How can we help students understand how to get the best results from a search box?
How do we define the term “Digital Learning?
- Finding digital resources and learning from those resources
- Understanding the difference between Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship
What did Digital Learning look like 10 years ago?
- Schools purchased technology for the class and teachers needed to use it . . . very little training
  - Most important thing: Getting the technology into the hands of teachers and seeing what they can do with it … to then get in the hands of students
  - Helping teachers get students engaged with their learning objectives
- Every application tried to be everything to everyone and they were all competing against each other.
What does Digital Learning look like today?
- Major applications are still major
  - Microsoft
  - Google
  - LMS’s
- Applications are focused on how they can contribute to the LMS
  - Chrome Extensions
  - Integrations
  - Cross-Platform sharing of features
  - App Smashing
Learning is Learning … No Matter what Name you give it
Defining Key Terms
- Technology Integration
- Digital Learning
- Innovation
Problem: How do we get our teachers to support modern teaching styles despite the fact that they are now offered a greater amount of applications to support their curricular standards?
Meeting students, teachers, and your community where they are and forming a path to move forward.
How do we approach the Rogers Innovation-Adoption Curve?
How can a school district begin to flatten out the curve?
- Getting the building leaders involved and behind the process to start promoting the concepts to the teachers
Next Week:
- How to create a vision for what Digital Learning could look like in the classroom.

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New Beginnings: How to Transition from Instructional Coach to Digital Learning Leader Mar 06, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff shares 3 exciting updates to both his personal life, his professional career, and the future of this podcast! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How can a Coach or Digital Learning Leader create a culture for Digital Learning and Innovation in their classrooms and school districts?

Weekly Topic

ISTE Conference
- Understanding Microsoft Teams: The Digital Learning Hub in My classroom and Yours!
  - Featuring BookWidgets
- Today's Content Creation for Tomorrow's Influencers
  - Featuring Dr. Dan Kreiness
New Direction for Ask the Tech Coach Podcast
- Supporting Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
- Helping Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders learn how make an impact in their school buildings and classrooms by helping students and teachers meet both curricular and digital learning standards.
- Assisting Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders in creating a culture of innovation both in the classroom and community.
News and Updates
- Transitioning from being an Instructional Coach and becoming a Digital Learning Leader
- New Position … New School District
- A new opportunity to make an impact in a new school district.
3 Ways to Make an Impact
- Support those who are your supporters.
- Build a “Circle of Trust”
- Develop a Culture the Next Generation will Grow into
A New Book for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders
- We are writing a book!
- Why is now the right time to write a book?
- What will the book be about?
  - Creating a Vision for Digital Learning
  - Designing a Curriculum to Support Digital Learning in the Classroom
  - Supporting Digital Learning through Instructional Coaching
  - Making an Impact in the Classroom and Community
- What do I hope the book will do for those who read it?
- How will you be included in the book?
- When will it be available?
- How do you learn more and support the project?
Call to Action
- Join the Instructional Coaches Network
  - https://www.AsktheTechCoach.com

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How can GZM Classroom be used to support Student Creativity in Your Classroom? Feb 06, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan welcome Ben Strouse from GenZ Media to discuss the how podcasts can be used in the classroom to support student creativity. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Weekly Topic

What is GZM Classroom? GenZ Media began as a platform for creating media for family audiences. Teachers have brought these storytelling episodes in the classroom and have used them in various ways. These audio shows cover various aspects of storytelling in various genres as well as content areas. How do teachers access the platform? -

Why is it important to provide students an audio format such as podcasts for learning new content? How our shows are being used by innovate teachers in middle school classrooms, and how we're supporting those teachers with GZMClassroom.com materials.

What kinds of shows does Gen-Z Media create?
1. GZMshows.com
2. Various age ranges can find content at their age/grade level
3. Six Minutes is the most popular show
Who listens to your shows? What does your audience look like?
How did GZM shows like SIX MINUTES wind up in classrooms...? What do teachers use it /them for?
1. Teachers began reaching out and creating resources to share that went along with each grade level / episode of the different shows.
2. ELA skills / critical thinking / summarizing
3. Keeps learning at the center and creates a collaborative effort among the teacher and the students
What grades/levels are appropriate?
Have you talked to the teachers and students using your shows? 1.
What are some of your plans around EduTech for 2023? (FETC, App) 1.
Why would teachers want to bring podcasts into their classroom?
1. Speaking/Listening Standards
2. Recording / Voice experience
3. Learning Styles
What do teachers need to bring podcasts into their classrooms...?
Where can teachers find out more about your shows and supporting materials (www.GZMClassroom)?
1. Shows can be found here as well as materials to support the teacher in the classroom
2. Choice boards, learning guides, graphic organizers, etc., etc
What does it cost?

About our Guest: Ben Strouse

Peabody Award-winning creator Ben Strouse oversees Gen-Z Media, the studio behind the biggest middle-grade and family podcast mysteries and adventures. Its slate of more than 20 shows includes “Six Minutes,” the most downloaded family drama in history; “Tomorrow,” an expansion of the iconic “Annie” universe; and the Peabody Award-winning classic “Mars Patel.” GZM Shows have won nearly all major podcasting awards that stand for great quality programming, including the Peabody Award, Best Kids & Family Podcast from the Academy of Podcasters, multiple Parent’s Choice Gold Awards, and iTunes Best of the Year, plus notable Ambie and Webby award nominations for Best Kids & Family Podcast of the Year. Most importantly, GZM Shows have been widely adopted by thousands of middle-grade classrooms all across the U.S. and Canada as a means of enhancing students' engagement and providing equal access to higher-level thinking for all learners of all levels.

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Website: GZMClassroom.com

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Can Instructional Coaches Support Computer Science Education in K12 Classrooms? Jan 23, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes educators and podcasters Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor of the Teaching with Python podcast on the show to discuss the importance of Computer Science Education in our K12 classrooms. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Weekly Topic

What types of Computer Science should we be teaching our students?
Should Educators challenge themselves professionally by learning Computer Programming?
Getting started with students in Computer Science Education
It’s important to learn … WITH … your students.
Important Hashtags to follow.
- #Python, #PythonLearning
Teaching Python Podcast
- Apple Podcasts

Links of Interest

About our Guests

Kelly Paredes

Kelly Schuster-Paredes is a mom, world traveler and a netizen. She loves learning about cultures and her children were born on two different continents. Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology from Nova Southeastern University. She has taught in London, Lima and USA and specializes in curriculum design, coaching and development. She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker, HTML and Robotics. She currently teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grade computer science at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is her fourth year using Python.

Links of Interest

Website: https://www.teachingpython.fm/

Sean Tibor

Sean is a dad, coder, teacher, geek, marketer, salmon enthusiast, Star Wars fan, and 3D-printing nut living in Florida. Prior to working at Mondelez, Sean was teaching, worked in IT and marketing for Procter & Gamble, Kaplan University (now Purdue University Global), and Diagnostic Centers of America. Sean is the founder of Red Reef Digital, a digital marketing consulting firm and is a certified HubSpot partner. He has a bachelor's and master's degree in information systems from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.

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What Can You Expect When You Are #NewToCoaching? Jan 16, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Coach Allison Peterson on the podcast to talk about the importance of finding your “One Word” for your coaching program this year. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Weekly Topic

Tips for creating a Successful Instructional Coaching Program
- Build Relationships!
- Get to know as many teachers as you can in as many natural ways as possible
- Get to know the non-classroom teachers and the people in your administrative offices
  - “Work from the Middle”
Finding your “One Word” as an Instructional Coach
- Find your Personal and Professional way of thinking
  - Create a visual that you can put in front of you
  - Create an anker point each month
Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles
- 10-Day Challenge newtocoaching.info/kickstart
Building Systems for your Coaching Programs
- Jeff
  - Coaching Websites
  - Coaching Newsletters
  - How to Organize your Coaching Sessions
- Allison
  - Coaching Planner
  - Weekly & Daily Goals
  - Google Keep (Conversations with Teachers)
  - Google Drive
What should Coaches be focusing on in 2023?
- Create a Conversation and Coaching Tracker
- Build your Systems for Success
- Get teachers into 1:1 conversations and Coaching Cycles
The importance of being in an Instructional Coaching PLN
- Having a strong PLN is what will transform you from being a teacher into being a coach
- Find your EdTech Coaches … Connect at Conferences!
- Join a group coaching program to gather supporters for your coaching program

Resource Mentioned in this Episode

The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization - John Maxwell

About our Guest: Allison Peterson

Allison is the founder of the #NewtoCoaching Community where new Instructional Coaches can learn, connect, and be encouraged as they transition from the classroom to coaching. In addition to training and supporting new coaches, Allison consults with independent schools to help design and start their instructional coaching programs. She’s starting her 9th year out of the classroom as a coach. She is currently launching a new coaching program as a K-8 Instructional Coach at a school in North Georgia.

Links of Interest

Website: http://newtocoaching.info/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/faithfulcoaching116
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@alcp
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@newtocoaching
Check out her Coaching Network today!

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How Can EDU Take Advantage of Video and Live Streaming to Promote Student Achievement? Jan 02, 2023

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes professional broadcaster Ross Brand onto the podcast to discuss how you can help your students create standard-aligned lessons and activities using video and live streaming applications. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: Question Topic: How can I use Video and Live Streaming in my School District or Classroom?

How can K12 EDU Take Advantage of Live Streaming?

Why is it important for students to learn about video, video editing, and video production?
- It meets all the ISTE Standards for Students
- It helps students learn how to tell their stories and the stories of those around them in their world
- YouTube is the #2 Search Engine for content
- The skill set that you develop will help you make a positive impression when your sales pitch is happening on Zoom
- Students need to know how to relate to each other on an online setting on audio and video and need to be prepared
What types of Video applications are available to students?
- Beginner
  - WeVideo
  - ClipChamp (Microsoft)
  - Canva
  - Microsoft Teams / Stream
  - Google Meet
  - Zoom
- Intermediate
  - StreamYard
  - iMovie
- Advanced
  - Final Cut
  - eCamm
  - WireCast
  - OBS
- Career Path
  - Adobe
What does the world of Live Streaming look like in 2023 and beyond?
What predictions do you have for Live Streaming in 2023?
Where can teachers and students go for help and support in getting their live-streaming equipment?
- www.EducationalPodcasting.com
- www.PodcastingWithStudents.com
- Ross Brand YouTube (www.YouTube.com/LiveStreamUniverse)
You call yourself a Brand Evangelist?
- What is a Brand Evangelist?
- How can a student aspire to become one?

About our Guest: Ross Brand

Ross Brand connects brands with customers through the power of livestreaming. The founder of Livestream Universe, he's served as an on-air personality for leading industry brands such as StreamYard, BeLive, and LiveU, and a brand ambassador for Wirecast. Ross is the author of the "100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions" Series, a #1 Best Seller in six countries and winner of 17 book awards. Switcher Studio selected Ross as one of "5 Live Video Experts to Follow" and Klout named him the world's #1 livestreaming expert on social media.

Links of Interest

Website: https://LivestreamUniverse.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/irossbrand
YouTube: https://youtube.com/livestreamuniverse

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What is an ISTE Certified Educator? Dec 26, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes ISTE Certification Trainer Rick Ballew on to the podcast to discuss the ISTE Certification program. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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The ISTE Certified Educator program.

What is the program?
How do you become ISTE Certified?
Cost / Time Commitment
The three phases of the ISTE Certification Program
The ISTE Certification Portfolio
Building your PLN through ISTE
What can you learn through the ISTE Certification program?

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ISTE Certification Website

About our Guest: Rick Ballew

Frederick (goes by Rick) is an ISTE Certified Educator and Trainer, Google for Education Certified Innovator (#NYC19 cohort), Trainer, Coach, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro Area, a GEG Mentor for US - Midwest, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert from 2020-2023, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow, and an Adobe Education Leader that is passionate about leveraging technology to make the daily work of educators more efficient, their teaching more engaging, and their lives more fulfilling. He earned his BA in music education from the University of Minnesota at Morris with majors in trombone and voice, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction focused on Arts Integration from Lesley University, and a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Mankato State University including Graduate Certificates for Digital Educator, Technologist, Educational Technology in the Classroom and Computer, Keyboard, and Related Technology. Rick has been an educator in ISD #271, Bloomington Public Schools since 1998.

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Website: https://www.ballewedtech.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ballewedtech

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Crush it from the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers (and Coaches)! Dec 23, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Dr. Matthew Rhoads and Dr. Casey Jakubowski on the podcast to discuss the importance of supporting our new staff members. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Crush it from the Start: 50 Tips for New Teachers

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Welcome to the Teaching Profession!

Is it what you expected? For many new teachers, that answer is a resounding no! The challenges and barriers you face may be unlike anything you prepared for or learned about prior to stepping into the classroom. Teaching is an amazing and wonderful career, but it is rife with obstacles to overcome. Trust experienced, practicing educators to prepare you for the realities of teaching! Drs. Matt, Sam, Casey, and Kevin will lead you through the hottest topics, surprising situations, and crucial advice that will help you flourish in year one. We know what it’s like to enter a classroom for the first time and think, “I’m the adult in charge right now?” Authors Matt, Sam, Casey, and Kevin have extensive experience both in teaching and as leaders helping pre-service educators transition to the classroom. The first year can be overwhelming from the start. Our upcoming book is meant to shorten your learning curve and help you operate at your best in the classroom. Furthermore, we will lead you through some of the most difficult and jarring situations that a teacher may ever have to deal with. Through compassion, empathy, and experience, we will prepare you for the realities of the classroom. This isn’t just a book. It is the confidence boost you need to be the teacher you always wanted to become.

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Matthew Rhoads Ed.D

Matthew Rhoads, Ed.D. is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online, blended, and traditional in-person classroom settings. As a practicing technology and instructional leader, trainer, integrationist, and coach in Adult Education, K-12, and Higher Education, he develops EdTech tool instructional integrations with research-based instructional strategies to drive instruction. He is a coach and professional learning specialist for new and experienced teachers within the consortium and at a local university. Dr. Rhoads publications focus on integrating instructional strategies with EdTech tools to amplify student learning within in-person, online, and blended learning classrooms. His latest books include Crushing it from the Start:50 Tips for New Teachers, Instruction Without Boundaries: Enhance Your Teaching Strategies with Technology Tools in Any Setting, Amplify Learning: A Global Collaborative - Amplifying Instructional Design, and *Navigating the Toggled Term: A Guide for K-12 Classroom and School Leaders*. He also has his podcast, Navigating Education - The Podcast, which discusses all topics related to education and instruction. For more information on Dr. Rhoads and his work, visit his website at www.matthewrhoads.com. Links of Interest

Twitter: @mattrhoads1990

Casey Thomas Jakubowski Ph.D

Casey Thomas Jakubowski, Ph.D. is a 25-year experienced teacher and coach of leadership, team dynamics, and conflict management. Casey has expertise in new teaching mentoring, teacher retention, and teacher leadership. Casey has written three books and collaborates on a fourth. Casey is a EdD professor at University Maryland- Eastern Shore. He specializes in rural education, citizenship education and policy Links of Interest

Website: https://ctjakubowski.weebly.com/
Twitter: @caseyj_edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ctjakubowski/

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How is Samsung Education Supporting and Promoting Innovation in the Classroom? Dec 21, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Micah Shippee and Dee Lanier onto the podcast to discuss how Samsung Education is supporting innovation in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Strategies to support the Adoption of Innovation
Technologies that amplify teaching and learning
Samsung Education's opportunities for educators
Samsung Education Coaches Team
- Veteran Educators
- Seasoned Trainers
- EDU Thought Leaders
Roadmap Technology Adoption
- Education Platform: Sharing, collaborating, growing, etc..
- Professional Development Sessions
  - Product integration: Google, Adobe, etc
  - Teaching strategies and protocols: i.e., interactive classrooms, culturally responsive instruction
  - Real-world connections: PBL, SDGs
- Tech decision-making: Capable, cost-effective, cross-platform, collaborative, culturally responsive ("Dee's 5 Cs")
Thoughts on the Future of Education
- Boundless, untethered teaching and learning
- Why Front of Room Display is still important
  - Fostering Collaboration
  - Modeling for Creativity
    - Student showcase
- What we see the future will hold…
  - Power of cloud based computing more seamlessly integrated into bi-directional casting technologies
    - More collaborative-learning and blended-learning

About our Guests:

Micah Shippee

Dr. Micah Shippee, is the Director of Education Technology Consulting and Solutions at Samsung. Micah and his team design, develop, and deliver learning solutions to inspire and empower educators and learners. The team strives to amplify the meaningful work in education by supporting the adoption of Samsung innovation. Micah operates at the intersection of practice and research as a veteran consultant and professor specializing in planned change and innovation, learning theory, project management, and organizational behavior. His efforts focus on the adoption and deployment of new technological innovations in organizations. As an author, consultant, and keynote speaker, he focuses on the adoption of innovation through the development of cultures that embrace change. Micah is the author of WanderlustEDU: An Educator’s Guide to Innovation, Change, and Adventure and co-author of Reality Bytes: Innovative Learning Using Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Website: www.micahshippee.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/micahshippee

Dee Lanier

Dee Lanier (@deelanier) is a life-long educator who is extremely passionate about issues of equity and inquiry-based learning. A career educator, Dee has facilitated racial equity and culturally responsive professional development globally through the lens of design thinking. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and inequity. Dee is an award-winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and Google Certified Coach. Dee is also the creator of the design thinking educational activities, Solve in Time!®, and Maker Kitchen™ and is the co-host of the Liberated Educator podcast.

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Website: solveintime.com
Twitter: twitter.com/deelanier

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