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EP42: Interview with Dr. Ryan Wise Apr 20, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Mindy and Jonathan take some time to talk to Dr. Ryan Wise, the Director of the Iowa Department of Education, to get his views on what is working well in Iowa schools and what the challenges are for the days to come. Show notes for this episode are at: dlgwaea.org/podcast/42

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on the Apple Podcasts app, or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without all of you!!

Until next time...

EP41: Graphic Design with Tony Vincent Mar 20, 2018

Show notes

In this episode, Mindy and Jonathan flex their creative muscles with the able assistance of the incredible Tony Vincent. Together, they talk about the role of graphic design in the classroom, share some of their favorite design tools, and look ahead to the upcoming Apple education event. Show notes with links for everything in this episode are online at dlgwaea.org/podcast/41

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EP40: PE & Technology Mar 09, 2018

Show notes

This week, Mindy and Jonathan call upon the help of Kari Bullis and Ryan Gotto to help discuss ways that technology can be used in PE by both teacher and students. Jonathan gets wisdom teeth removed and Mindy is still listening to crime podcasts. Show notes at dlgwaea.org/podcast/40

News & Followup

-Checkmark Chrome extension gets customizable comments
-Book Creator for Chrome adds real time collaboration
-Twitter launches bookmarks, a private way to save tweets
-ViewPure now offers curated playlists

Main Course

PE and Technology with Kari Bullis (@BullisKari) and Ryan Gotto (@RGottoLM).

-Google Forms
-Formative.com
-Sworkit Kids
-GoNoodle
-Jammin Minutes
-MakeGif Chrome Extension
-thepegeek.com
-voxerpe.com
-The PhysEd Google Drive folder: ift.tt/2kkkfMK

Tech Nuggets

-carrd.co
-Mystery Doug
-Microsoft Soundscape
-Merge Cube

Podcast Picks

-Akimbo by Seth Godin
-In the Dark

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app, or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without you!!

Until next time...

EP39: Do You Wanna Build a Podcast? Feb 19, 2018

Show notes

In this episode Mindy and Jonathan finally find some newsworthy edtech items to talk about, and unpack what it takes to make a podcast. (Hint, it's less than you think). They also have the usual helping of tech nuggets. Extra ketchup this week!

News & Followup

7 New Ways to Post on Padlet
- Draw
- Voice
- Film
- Snap
- Google
- Map
- Padlet in a Padlet
Twitter for Mac is discontinued
CoSpaces EDU

Main Course

Podcast image requirements
Podcasting Microphones Mega Review
Podcast Audio Hosts
- Podbean
- Libsyn
- Blubrry
- SoundCloud
- Podiant
Audio Editors
- Audacity (Mac or PC)
- Adobe Audition (Mac or PC)
- Garageband (Mac and iPad)
- Logic (Mac)
- Ferrite Recording Studio (iPad)
Zencastr
Submit a podcast to iTunes
Submit a podcast to Google Play Music

Tech Nuggets

As always, thanks for listening. Feel free to reach out on Twitter to Mindy (@TeamCairney) or Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) if you have any followup, questions, comments or ideas. Feedback is awesome! :)

EP38: The Chromebook Challenge Feb 08, 2018

Show notes

The Chromebook Challenge has come and gone, so how did it go? And what about Inbox by Gmail? Is that any good? Jonathan and Mindy also discuss Chromebook Creativity in this episode, and serve up their usual serving of delicious tech nuggets.

News & Followup

The Chromebook Challenge
My Week With Inbox by Gmail

Main Course: Chromebook Crisis?

An American Chromebook Crisis: new report shows sad trends of how students are using the devices
Based on a GoGuardian report that analyzes the aggregate device usage of 5 million K-12 students across the country.

Tech Nuggets

Screencast-o-matic is now available for Chromebooks
MakeBeliefsComix
Quick shout out for
https://newseumed.org

Podcast Picks

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app, or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without you!!

Until next time...

EP37: Getting Jiggy With Gmail Jan 18, 2018

Show notes

In the first episode of 2018, Mindy and Jonathan try to get productive by breaking down their workflow for dealing with the influx of email they get every day. How do you deal with email? Join them as they dig into Gmail's myriad of settings and uncover some little known features that are designed to make your life that little bit easier.

News & Followup

Podcast LOVE!! (see below)

ISTE | Top 16 edtech podcasts

20 great podcasts for educators [and how to get them] | Ditch That Textbook

Control Alt Achieve: 11 Great EdTech Podcasts

Insert > Image > Camera has returned to GSuite apps! H/t Matt Miller on Twitter.

Jonathan’s Chromebook Challenge is on! (next week)

Main Course: Getting Jiggy With Gmail

Getting Things Done by David Allen

How to enable Gmail Labs

Create Rules to Filter Your Emails

Please add a profile picture for Mindy 🙏

Inbox by Google

Undo Send for the Win!

Add multiple accounts to Gmail online or in the mobile app

Enable email notifications

Add a photo to your inbox background

Advance search options

Tech Nuggets:

Seeing AI

Checker Plus for Drive

Tricider

FutureMe

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app, or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without you!!

Until next time...

EP36: Coding With Samantha...Again! Dec 05, 2017

Show notes

This week, Mindy and Jonathan are celebrating the return of the Hour Of Code so join the fun and learn about the latest technology resources for your classroom. Here are the links for this week's show:

News & Followup

SeeSaw Followup - Share Activities with other teachers, schedule activities

Apple Classroom for parental controls at home!

Drag and Drop for Docs, Sheets and Slides on iOS

Ditch Summit

The 25 Best Inventions of 2017

Main course: Coding With Samantha Dahlby...Again!

How do you do an hour of code?

Hour of Code FAQ

Computer Science Fundamentals (grades K-5)

Computer Science Discoveries (grades 6-10)

Computer Science Principles (grades 9-12)

Printable Scratch Coding Blocks

Thimble Online Code Editor

Code Pen Online Code Editor

Code.org App Lab

MIT App Inventor

Circuit Playground

Jewel Bots

Tech Nuggets:

How to Access Lynda Courses for Free

Iorad tutorial builder

Bonus: Foxified

Undo Send (Gmail): Settings > General > Undo Send

Thinglink Calendar

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app, or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without you!!

Until next time...

EP35: So Thankful For... Nov 23, 2017

Show notes

This week, Mindy and Jonathan are taking some time out to thank some of the people who influence them and help them learn and expand their thinking. So, have your smartphones or computers at the ready because they are all great people to follow and connect with.

Main Course: So Thankful For...

Dr. Wesley Fryer @wfryer and speedofcreativity.com

Jason Neiffer @techsavvyteach and neiffer.com

Craig Badura @mrbadura and craigbadura.com

Jen Carey @TheJenCarey and https://indianajen.com/

Pernille Ripp @pernilleripp and http://pernillesripp.com

Richard Byrne @rmbyrne and freetech4teachers.com

Julie Freed @jfreedAT and GWAEA AT

Tony Vincent @tonyvincent and learninginhand.com

Matt Miller @jmattmiller and DitchThatTexbook.com

Sylvia Duckworth @sylviaduckworth and sylviaduckworth.com

Eric Ewald @EricEwald_Iowa and ericewald.blogspot.com

Shaelynn Farnsworth @shfarnsworth and shaelynnfarnsworth.com

Cindy Moss @stemboss and discoveryeducation.com

Eric Curts @ericcurts and controlaltachieve.com

Lynn Holverson @iabwaholverson and https://about.me/LynnHolverson

Stephanie Roberts @RobTechMISD

The DLGWAEA Team!

Tech Nuggets

Build-a-moji

#gwaealibs

iPad as Teacher’s Pet

Compliments Board

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app or in Google Play Music. THANK YOU for listening. We really couldn't (or wouldn't) do this without you!!

Until next time...

EP34: National Nugget Day! Nov 15, 2017

Show notes

It's National Nugget Day...or at least we think it might be. So, here are the links to this week's extra large helping of tech nuggets.

Quick followup from the last podcast with Jarod…

Next Level Learning Podcast with Jarod Bormann & Brea Baxter

Jonathan

Elink

Spreaker & Spreaker Studio or Podiant for Opinion replacement

Desmos

IFTTT

TechSmith Capture

Mindy

Google Voice

Mercury Reader Chrome Extension

Google Art and Culture

Scratch Task Cards

Figment AR

Yummy Math

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app or in Google Play Music.

Until next time...

EP33: How to Be Professionally Driven Nov 08, 2017

Show notes

In this episode, Mindy and Jonathan talked with Jarod Bormann (@jbormann3) about redefining professional devleopment to be a more meaningful and personal experience for everyone. Sounds easy right? Tech nuggets are here as always and some podcast picks are included for those of you who are looking for some new shows to add to your collection.

Main Course: Professionally Driven

www.professionallydriven.com

Professionally Driven: Empower Every Educator To Redefine PD (the book)

Tech Nuggets!

Be Internet Awesome

CheckMark from EdtechTeam

Boomerang for Gmail via Jake Miller

Autocrat

Podcast Picks

Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

The Mindshift Podcast

Crowd sourced podcast directory of recommendations

You can follow Jonathan (@jonathanwylie) and Mindy (@TeamCairney) on Twitter, and see all the tweets from the Grant Wood AEA Digital Learning Team at @DLGWAEA. You can also email us, podcast@gwaea.org. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends and colleagues and/or leave us a review on iTunes, the Apple Podcasts app or in Google Play Music.

Until next time...

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