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Episode 013: Integrating Technology and Marzano's Instructional Strategies (2) May 07, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Integrating Technology and Marzano's Instructional Strategies, with Dr. Jayme Linton.

You already know Jayme if you’ve been around any of the live SimpleK12 webinars before, as she’s one of our more popular presenters.

You also may recall her earlier talks in this Free Teacher PD podcast series, as she covered Google Forms back in episodes 6 and 7.

So, please join me in welcoming back Jayme Linton, for Part 2 of Integrating Technology and Marzano's Instructional Strategies.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 012: Integrating Technology and Marzano's Instructional Strategies (1) May 05, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Integrating Technology and Marzano's Instructional Strategies, with one of my favorite presenters, Jayme Linton.

Are you looking for ways to boost student achievement in your classroom?

In this podcast episode, you will discover how you can utilize technology to improve learning in your classroom by examining Marzano's nine high-yield instructional strategies.

I know you’re glad to have Jayme Linton back with us.

So, please join Jayme as she explores technology tools that are research-based, easy-to-use, and effective for increasing student achievement.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 011: Going Google, An Overview of Google's iOS Apps (2) Apr 30, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Going Google, An Overview of Google's iOS Apps, with Jerry Swiatek.

At this point, our Going Google presenter, Mr. Jerry Swiatek needs little introduction. You likely just completed part 1 of this topic with Jerry, and you probably listened to him in episodes 4 and 5 on digital storytelling.

Speaking of storytelling, Jerry’s as good a storyteller as there is in the teacher professional development arena, so I’ll close my yapper and turn this baby over to Jerry.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 010: Going Google, An Overview of Google's iOS Apps (1) Apr 28, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Going Google, An Overview of Google's iOS Apps, with Jerry Swiatek.

Is your bookshelf full of old, dusty three-ring binders?

Well, get those binders off of your bookshelf and create a virtual space to store your favorite websites, documents, and videos where you can share them with your students and colleagues.

LiveBinders allows you to create virtual three-ring binders using tabs to keep your resources organized.

In this session, please join Jerry Swiatek as he discusses how to set up and maintain a LiveBinder. He will also take a look at some examples of how educators are using LiveBinders to stay organized.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 009: Why Should You Flip Your Classroom? An Introduction (2) Apr 23, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Why Should You Flip Your Classroom? An Introduction, with Monica Burns.

Monica’s background is extensive.

She is an Education Consultant, EdTech Blogger, and Apple Distinguished Educator.

In her role as a classroom teacher in general education and Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) settings, she used iPads one-to-one with her students, while aligning her instruction to the Common Core State Standards.

Monica is a regular contributor to Edutopia and appoLearning, in addition to sharing favorite apps and lesson ideas on her blog ClassTechTips.com.

In her current role as an independent education consultant, she works with teachers to make technology integration exciting and accessible at all grade levels and she provides support to organizations looking to use technology to reach children and families in need.

Check her out at ClassTechTips.com or on Twitter @ClassTechTips.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 008: Why Should You Flip Your Classroom? An Introduction (1) Apr 21, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Why Should You Flip Your Classroom? An Introduction, with Monica Burns.

You've likely heard the buzz about the Flipped Classroom, but do you know what flipping your classroom really means?

Here's your chance to learn all about this exciting movement in education, and how you can use it to gain more hands-on time in class.

Join Monica Burns as she discusses the Flipped Classroom concept, how it works, why teachers are trying it, and where you can get started.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 007: Make Google Forms Work for You! (2) Apr 14, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Make Google Forms Work for You, with Jayme Linton.

Dr. Jayme Linton is Assistant Professor of Education at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina. Jayme developed and coordinates Lenoir-Rhyne’s graduate program in online teaching and instructional design, and successfully completed the Ph.D. program in teacher education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Jayme received a bachelor’s in elementary education from Western Carolina University and a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Appalachian State University.

Previously, she held positions as Instructional Technology Facilitator, Staff Development Coordinator, Instructional Coach, and elementary teacher.

She was recognized by the National School Board Association as one of the "20 to Watch" for 2012-13 and was selected for ISTE's Making IT Happen Award by NCTIES in 2013.

Jayme is co-founder of #NCed, a bi-weekly Twitter chat for North Carolina educators, and #edteach, a bi-weekly Twitter chat for pre-service teachers.

Her research and professional learning focus on preparation and support for online instructors, online and blended learning communities for educators, blended learning in K-12, personal learning networks for pre-service teachers, and professional learning for technology integration.

So, welcome back, Jayme, and more goodies on Google Forms.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 006: Make Google Forms Work for You! (1) Apr 14, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 1 of Make Google Forms Work for You, by one of our most popular presenters, Jayme Linton.

You're probably familiar with Google Drive and may have used Google applications to create online documents, spreadsheets, or presentations, but have you ever used Google Forms?

Google Forms is probably one of the most useful and often underutilized Google tools.

In this episode, Jayme will teach you how to put Google Forms to work for you!

Google Forms can be used for surveys, process checks, formative assessments, contact logs, exit tickets, and a lot of other interesting things!

And, Jayme will share sample classroom and administrative forms.

Educators and administrators from all grade levels will enjoy this episode.

So, please welcome Jayme Linton as she shows you how to create, use, and share Google Forms.

Let’s get learning!

Episode 005: Foster Creativity and Innovation with Digital Storytelling (2) Apr 14, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD: Part 2 of Foster Creativity and Innovation with Digital Storytelling and our presenter, Jerry Swiatek.

Let me take a moment to tell you a tad more about this talented presenter.

Jerry is a Google Certified Teacher, as well as a Google Apps Certified Administrator.

He is a also a District Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District in Citrus County, FL, where he works with teachers and students helping them to integrate technology into their classrooms.

He has spent time in the classroom as well, teaching World Geography to high school freshmen.

Jerry is the founder and organizer of EdCamp Citrus, an education unconference designed to bring educators together to discuss education issues and technology that works.

He is also very involved in the #edchat movement on Twitter.

Each week, Jerry archives each of the #edchat discussions, making them available to educators all over the world. He often presents at educational technology conferences across the nation.

Jerry has an Associate's Degree in Computer Network Systems and a Bachelor's Degree in Information System Security, and he has been in education for over 10 years.

He lives in Inverness, FL with his wife, two children, a dog, and a snake.

So, let’s welcome back Jerry Swiatek and Part 2 of Foster Creativity and Innovation with Digital Storytelling

Let’s get learning!

Episode 004: Foster Creativity and Innovation with Digital Storytelling (1) Apr 14, 2015

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Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD.

Today we will feature teacher-trainer extraordinaire, Mr. Jerry Swiatek and his topic:

Part 1 of Foster Creativity and Innovation with Digital Storytelling.

As educators, most of us recognize the importance of helping students develop their creative and innovative abilities.

One really fun, interesting, and useful way to do this is with digital storytelling, where students use digital tools to create and share their own stories.

In this episode, we'll discuss specifically how digital storytelling can be used in the classroom.

Digital storytelling provides an excellent way for students to tell who they are, share their experiences, and reflect on what they've learned.

Jerry will also share some of the many web tools available to help make digital storytelling a breeze.

Kids love to be creative and share stories about themselves...

Digital storytelling is the perfect way to let them do it!

Let’s get learning!