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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide. In this episode, you will learn: Who are Microsoft Learning Consultants? How are MLC's helping School Districts? What types of training is available? How to contact an MLC? How does a school setup training sessions? How to use Teams and OneNote for Professional Development About the Microsoft Learning Consultants Program We are a collection of passionate educators with a drive to introduce Microsoft's range of education apps and tools into schools across the country. We combine our knowledge of Microsoft tools with our experience in the classroom to provide trainings that are relevant and customizable. Integrating technology into schools can be challenging– we know! From OneNote Class Notebooks to Microsoft Teams to Sway and more, we share with educators a variety of ways they can utilize Microsoft tools to simplify their days and create an inclusive modern learning environment for all students. Links of Interest education.microsoft.com Aka.ms/mlcwebinars #MLCAdventures About our Guest Lindsey Troyanoski Lindsey Troyanoski is the Microsoft Learning Consultant for the Greater Philadelphia Area. She is an ed tech lover, elementary and special education teacher, and accessibility advocate. She taught kindergarten and learning support before becoming an MLC. She loves helping educators shift their mindset from just incorporating technology into the classroom, to using technology daily to enhance the curriculum. @Ltroyanoski Zia Hassan Zia Hassan is the Microsoft Learning Consultant in DC. Before being an MLC, Zia was an elementary school teacher and technology consultant. Zia is currently writing a book about what it means to run a modern classroom, titled Inventing the Modern Classroom. He is also a musician, magician, and programmer. Danielle Vogel Olson Danielle Vogel Olson is the Houston Area Microsoft Learning Consultant. She is passionate about sharing technology tools that allow teachers and students to create and engage in meaningful ways with each other and the content. Before becoming an MLC, she spent 13 years teaching and learning with her totally awesome high school students in her English classroom. As an MLC, she works with Houston area districts, schools, and educators to integrate Microsoft tools to improve instruction and meet the learning needs of all students. She is also an MIE Fellow and MIE Expert. Brandon Petersen Brandon is an admitted geek, pop culture junkie, and fan of learning all things techie. When Brandon gets the time he loves to see new movies, hang with friends, learn new things from colleagues, swim, and play games. Brandon currently serves as the Microsoft Learning Consultant for Microsoft in Education. He spends his time in schools across Colorado providing free PD and Support in Skype, Sway, OneNote, and Minecraft: Education Edition.   @den_petersen Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLN

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss 3 important components that make up your Tech Coach Brand.  If you are looking to jump into the world of educational presentations or want to write your first book, it's important to have a noticeable identity that people can remember you by.  Today's episode is brought to you by Student Treasures and Concordia University-Portland In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week’s Episode Google vs Microsoft What happens if your district uses both? * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: TECHCOACH50 6 Month Promo Code: TECHCOACH100 12 Month Promo Code: TECHCOACH150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * How To Build Your Tech Coach Brand * What is a brand? * What makes up your brand? Identity Symbol Fonts Logo Daily Routine * Tech Coach Websites Choosing the best platform Selecting a domain Finding the right host Blog vs Website Your Homepage Sidebar Widgets * Social Media Branding your Social Media accounts Twitter Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube Automating Your Posts * Presentation Slide Decks Uniform with your brand Colors Fonts Logos Conference Give Aways What do you want your listeners to take away from your sessions? How do you want to be remembered? What is your goal when presenting? * On the Next Episode Creating Your Tech Coach Brand: Part 2 Professional Certifications Standing out at Conferences Resume / Portfolio / Exemplars / Artifacts Building A Positive Online Learning Experience For Your Staff Members Download 40 Chrome Extensions Every Tech Coach Should Know Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Randall Black to discuss everything from creating podcasts with his students to his promoting the concept of failure as a way to get better as a podcaster. This episode was brought to you by Student Treasures If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: The Randall Black Show Edtech Shorts How do you format a podcast for maximum visibility and exposure Understanding how to handle Failure The Howl Cast Podcast Building a podcast for your community Creating a student-created show Podcasting Equipment Equipment Samson Q2U USB/XLR Microphones Behringer U-Phoria UMC202HD Audio Interface Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD Audio Interface Apps GarageBand Audacity Creating community outreach through your podcast Podcasting with WordPress Best advice that can be given to educators looking to get into podcasting “Create and Share Great Content” About our Guest Randall Black is an educator, technology specialist, and podcaster from West Virginia. He has served in various roles in education over the last decade (classroom teacher, technology integration specialist, and technology systems specialist). Randall's goal is to help students, teachers, and administrators to improve their success in and out of the classroom through the use of technology. Links of Interest Podcast Homepage: http://svhs.wayn.k12.wv.us/howlcast/ Randall’s Site: https://randallblack.com (Home of The Randall Black Show and EdTech Shorts) Twitter: https://twitter.com/rgblack316 Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-howlcast/id1445015619 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3N2aHMud2F5bi5rMTIud3YudXMvZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw Stitcher Radio: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=338094&refid=stpr About the Howl Cast Podcast The Howl Cast is the official podcast of Spring Valley High School. Join Randy Black, Technology Systems Operator, and Will Totten, Assistant Principal, each week as they share announcements, upcoming events, cafeteria menus, and student and teacher successes from your Home of the Timberwolves. Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network |

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands.   Today's episode is brought to you by Student Treasures In this episode, we discuss: What is a brand? Can others build a brand for you? Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start? “I have an idea!” … what happens next? Content Creating Tips and Tricks Advice for those starting out as bloggers / podcasters / speakers Advice for existing websites / blogs / podcasts looking to up their game About our Guests Richard Byrne Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. He is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students’ learning experiences. After writing 15,000 blog posts about educational technology, he’s learned a couple of things over the last twelve years. Links of Interest * Twitter.com/rmbyrne * https://www.youtube.com/user/rbyrnetech/ Jarod Bormann Jarod is currently an Instructional Technology Consultant but will be moving to an Instructional Coaching role next year. He is the author of Professionally Driven: Empower EVERY Educator to Redefine PD. He blogs, presents, and keynotes about professional personalized learning for educators. He currently runs a vlog called DisruptED PD through the DisruptED TV network. You can find out more about Jarod and his message/mission at ProfessionallyDriven.com. Links of Interest * Twitter * Facebook * Instagram * DisruptED PD on Vimeo * Website Joe Pardo Super Joe Pardo, a New Jersey-based business coach. He coaches entrepreneurs and consults to multi-million dollar businesses all over the world helping them with their team, offer and process to produce growth. Super Joe has always believed that society starts with you, and that to change society you must first change how you think. In early-2014, Joe decided to leave his family’s $100 million business and pursue his dreams of owning his own business. By 2018, Super Joe is an award-winning podcaster (Business with Super Joe Pardo), business owner and best selling author. Speaking all over the country to business owners and even at the United Nations in 2016. Find out more about Joe Pardo at SuperJoePardo.com! Links of Interest * facebook.com/superjoepardo * twitter.com/superjoepardo * instagram.com/superjoepardo * https://linkedin.com/in/superjoepardo/ Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with podcaster Daniel Downs to discuss how to create multiple podcasts that hit a vastly different audience.  Additional topics include Educational Branding, Staying Consistent in your message, and his advice for new podcasters looking to take over the world. Today's show is brought to you by Student Treasures If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: Digital Learning By Design: A Podcast About Digital Transformation In Education Personalized Learning In Education-MAPLE Podcast Tips for new podcasters Popular Video Editing Tools iMovie Lightworks OpenShot Video Editor Video Pad Podcasting with Anchor www.FreeConferenceCall.com Recording Podcasts with Zoom Substack Synth Developing a Website using Blogger About Daniel Downs Dr. Daniel Downs is currently the Director of Digital Learning in the North Reading Public Schools. In this capacity, he oversees the facilitation of a Digital Learning model that robustly incorporates robotics, digital literacy and digital research skills across K-12. An advocate for increased data analysis tools and streamlining education dashboards within K-12. As an EdTech consultant, he has worked with districts to expand computer science and digital learning curriculum offerings and holds research interests in Project-Based Learning and expanding digital resources and connectivity for students in underserved populations. About Guest Digital Learning By Design Digital Learning By Design: A Podcast About Digital Transformation In Education Welcome to Digital Learning By Design! Tune in for resources, discussions, and updates in the world of digital learning, education and robotics. Topics will also include Project Based Learning With Technology and 21st Century Pedagogy. Links of Interest Homepage: http://www.danieldowns.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielmdowns YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1DnWfnN37vc9GqUvrfoxgw Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/danieldowns Apple Podcasts Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Jeni Long and Sallee Clark to discuss how they are using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft OneNote as professional development tools in their classroom. If you are looking for more information on how to incorporate Microsoft Applications in your school district, please visit our Microsoft EDU blog posts and podcasts today! * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * Creating Professional Development using Microsoft Teams and OneNote Should we focus on Tech or on Teachers? Microsoft Teams What is it? Platform for the organization, connecting with others, collaboration, & learning. The more we have used it, the more we see it as a platform for true collaboration. It has some aspects of an LMS like assignments, rubrics, speed grader, but offers so much more with OneNote, app integration, and Skype. How does it work? Sign in through your free Office 365 account Invite members or guests with emails or give a join code There are channels within the team for easy navigation and organization. c Guest Access Available What can we do with it? Global PLN – OneNote, Skype, Flipgrid, ongoing global communication with conversations Join the Jenallee Global PLN with this link Teacher PLC – OneNote, Skype, conversations, shared files How can students use it? Microsoft OneNote What is it? One stop shop for all things – digital files, videos, audio, links, etc How does it work? What can we do with it? How can students use it? The MIE program What is it? How do you join? April 15- July 15 announced in Aug www.education.microsoft.com Working with the Microsoft EDU family About our Guests Jeni Long and Sallee Clark are Instructional Technologists with Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD. This dynamic duo, known as #Jenallee, is passionate about technology integration and making learning accessible & fun for all! Between the two of them, they have presented across the 26 schools in their district, at their Regional Education Service Center, FETC, TCEA, TCEA for Tots, & Central America. They are both MIE Experts, MIE Trainers, and Flipgrid Ambassadors. Jeni Long

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with South Jersey Podcaster, Brian Costello from The Teacher’s Journey Podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of being a first-time podcaster and the lessons you can learn by simply hitting the record button. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! This episode is brought to you by Concordia University-Portland In this episode, we discuss: The Teacher’s Journey Podcast Getting Started as a Podcaster Making Your First Mistakes Getting Your First Guest … Twice Choosing the Best Applications and Equipment Camtasia Zoom Blue Snowball Microphone Pop Filter Building Your Podcasting Website with Wix Advice for New Podcasters What Makes a Good Podcast Guest? Podcaster Shoutouts Dan Krieness: Leader of Learning Podcast Dr. Will Show About Brian Costello Brian Costello the author of the highly acclaimed book The Teacher’s Journey and hosts a podcast by the same name and owner of BTC2Learn LLC, is a Google Certified Innovator & Trainer in his 11th year of teaching in Southern New Jersey. His career started as an instructional aide before going on to teach Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grades. He now works as a middle school Digital Innovation Specialist in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. He created The Global Audience Project helps classes find, and be, authentic audiences for projects around the world. Brian shares his love of emerging technology and professional development all over the country. About The Teacher’s Journey Podcast The Teacher’s Journey Podcast is an informal conversation with some of the worlds best educators as they share their amazing stories of how they became the incredible people they are today. Links of Interest Homepage: https://www.costellocorner.com/the-podcast Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/btcostello05 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTC2Learn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79mrGwDiwHPo6yE_Gyz1tw Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teachers-journey/id1342475865?mt=2 Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-teachers-journey Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Will Stewart and Lacey Greco on the program to discuss how Edji is being used to help students of all ages improve their reading abilities.  In this episode, you will learn: How does Edji help teachers in their classroom? Edji’s Story How Edji is used to get more from classroom reading How can Edji be used in the classroom? Lesson Planning with Edji Teacher Tools inside of Edji Student stories? About Edji Edji is a Free online reading platform that lets teachers easily deliver any content to their students for live annotation. Students reading in Edji can interact with text, images, and PDF documents by leaving text, emoji, or recorded audio comments. Teachers see those interactions appear live on their screen, which gives teachers instant insight into what their students are thinking, where students are struggling, and which students need help. Edji also gives an exclusive look into where students are reading, letting teachers know instantly if students are achieving learning goals, or if they are missing important information. Links of Interest Edji Website: https://edji.it http://guide.edji.it/ https://edji.it/#/discover Facebook: www.facebook.com/edjinotes Twitter: www.twitter.com/edjinotes Lacy Twitter: www.twitter.com/lacygreco3 About our Guests Will Stewart Will Stewart is a 5th-grade teacher, father, and Edji Co-founder with more than 10 years of experience teaching elementary, middle and high school students. He has an unquenchable love for educating young minds in all subjects but has a holds a special place in his heart for Language and Reading Education. When he isn't teaching or finding new ways to use Edji, Will loves dinosaurs, biking and spending time with his family. Lacy Greco With 11 years experience in education, Lacy has taught 4th grade for 8 years, 1st for 2 years, and 3rd grade for one year, all in the Northside Independent School District. She is currently her campus’ Educator of the Year! She also does weekly Wednesday videos on Twitter (check out #EchoGreco!) to share ideas that she uses in her classroom. It’s a virtual PLC, if you will, to help put out best practices and reach more kids! Follow the TeacherCast Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube iTunes: http://www.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Tech Coaches Susan Vincentz and Claudio Zavala Jr to discuss the role of the Tech Coach at professional development conferences, the creation and impimention of online learning modules, and our favorite Chrome Extensions. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * Tech Coaching at a Professional Development Conference What topics do Tech Coaches look for? Claudio – This time around I was looking for AR/VR resources. Looking to delve into creating AR/VR content Claudio – creativity tools Adobe SPARK Susan – On my recent trip to FETC I focused on ways to curate resources and using visual thinking to encourage student engagement and enhance lesson planning.  In recent years I’ve focused a lot on efficient use of GSuite tools and on Personalized Learning. What topics should Tech Coaches be teaching? Top 10 lists vs School Based Examples RFP’s that get you accepted every time and bring in a crowd Claudio – Time off from work – adds value to the district Susan  – Efficiency, organization, and productivity.  Often teachers get overwhelmed with all the apps available and even just simple clutter in their Google Drive.  Showing them efficient and productive ways to handle this is huge. * Keeping Professional Development alive in the district as the summer approaches When should you stop providing PD? Claudio – struggle is getting teachers there. No stipend or incentive makes it difficult to get teachers there Claudio –  relevant & interactive. Keep teacher engaged. Susan – echo Claudios points.  Keeping in alive and engaging. My coworker and I are looking at ways to take our summer PD as well as a lot of our regular PD online via Google Classroom and Canvas modules. * How to build effective online professional development? Should we do online learning modules? Claudio – on demand seems to work. I participated in DitchSummit by Matt Miller & feedback I received was they can participate any time, in pajamas Susan – I have had huge success with my own tutorial videos.  Yes, teachers can look up a youtube video for a question they might have, but if we as the coach make an engaging video to have on hand they, like students, appreciate our voice and delivery.

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Whitney Choate and Jonathan Compas from the Tough Teacher Talk Podcast to learn how they are creating professional development for themselves, one episode at a time.   If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: The Tough Teacher Talk Podcast Lessons learned from Educational Podcasting … so far… Using Google Keep to create Podcasting Show Notes Building a Podcasting Website using Weebly Should you be a podcasting perfectionist? About Whitney and Jonathan Whitney Choate Whitney Choate brings adventure to education. From her teaching experiences abroad and technology know-how, she creates a positive and engaging atmosphere inside the classroom and outside the school walls. She is currently a high school special education teacher and instructional technology coach in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jonathan Compas Jonathan Compas is a highly-driven teacher with direction. As an innovative educator, he paves the way for the next generation of critical thinkers always searching out the latest research-based methods to reach his students. Jonathan is currently a kindergarten teacher and educational leader in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. About The Tough Talk with Teachers Podcast Our mission is simple: to empower teachers by discussing real struggles in education while having a positive outlook. Links of Interest Homepage: https://www.toughtalkwithteachers.weebly.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChoateNotes Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MisterCompas Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/toughteachertlk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toughteachertlk Follow Educational Podcasting Today The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingToday Follow our Host Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Learn how to create your own Podcasts with these great resources from TeacherCast Join our brand new Facebook Page! Join our PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work Together Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast | @JeffBradbury Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes Hans Appel on the program to discuss how his students are creating the Award-Winning Culture Podcast, a show created completely by his amazing middle school students.  Learn how you can bring podcasting into your classroom today by listening to his inspiring story! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: Award-Winning Culture Podcast-How it came to be Working with student podcasters Setting up a classroom podcast Process Equipment needs Blue Yeti Microphone Rode Microphone Finding the best applications to use Skype ECAMM Call Recorder Garageband Libsyn Getting school buy-in Assessing the success of students and the project Parent’s thoughts and reactions Student thoughts, reactions, and reflections Where do we go from here?  Next steps About Hans Appel Hans Appel has worked as a counselor in the Richland School District for the past 18 years and at Enterprise Middle School since it opened. He’s passionate about school culture, servant leadership, and kindness. In 2018, EMS was awarded the ASCD Whole Child Award for the State of Washington and the Global “Class Act Award” for creating a culture of excellence through kindness, service, and empathy. In 2019, EMS was chosen as a finalist for the PBIS Film Festival, which showcased their award-winning school culture. Recently, Hans launched his own blog about School Culture and this fall rolled out a student-led leadership podcast called Award Winning Culture: Hosted by Wildcat Nation, which can be subscribed, listened or reviewed on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and Libsyn. He can be contacted at hansappel094@gmail.com. Follow Hans on twitter @hansappel094. Follow AWC on twitter at @awculture or Instagram @awardwinningculture. Wildcat Nation at @emswildcats1 and Instagram @emscounseling #WildcatNation #AwardWinningCulture About the Award-Winning Culture Podcast Enterprise Middle School received the 2018 ASCD Whole Child Award in Washington and the 2018 Global “Class Act Award” for its award-winning culture. By creating a culture of kindness, service, and empathy we've taken student leadership to an epic level. We invite you to join in this unique student-led journey where we explore Character, Excellence, and Community with some of the best leadership minds. We'll be sharing interviews with authors, educators, experts, and even other leadership students around the country. Whether you're an educator, student, parent or just passionate about culture and leadership, we invite you into this unique platform focused on raising education to incredible heights. Links of Interest Homepage: http://www.awardwinningculture.com/podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hansappel094 Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/awculture YouTube: https://youtu.be/-vc7XE4J4Fs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awardwinningculture/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/award-winning-culture-hosted-by-wildcat-nation/id1435716995?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/podcasts

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss several things a Tech Coach should do when creating online courses and self-paced learning modules. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections from Last Week's Episode * Tech Coach Mastermind Join the Tech Coach Mastermind and learn how to help your school district today! 2 Mastermind group meetings each month 1:1 Coachings with Jeff and Nick Lifetime access to our Tech Coach Online Community Free Lesson Plans Free Templates Much Much More Payment Discounts 2 Month Promo Code: 50 6 Month Promo Code: 100 12 Month Promo Code: 150 Website www.TeacherCast.net/Mastermind * Do You Have a Question For Us? www.TeacherCast.net/VoiceMail Twitter: @AskTheTechCoach Email: feedback@teachercast.net * Six Steps You Need To Take to Create a Successful Online Learning Experience For Your Teachers Step 1: Identify Learning Objectives Directly or indirectly correlate to District Goals, Building Goals, and Initiatives. Content vs. Skills What vs How PD How will learning objectives be assessed? Step 2: Decide where to host your modules. What should you do before opening the module? Sketch in Google Docs Mindmapping Software Lucid Chart MindNote Applications Schoology Canvas Google Sites Google Forms WordPress How to test the module? Step 3: Integrate teacher needs and wants into module creation. What topics do they want to learn about? Allow time to collaborate/share/discuss as a group Step 4: Decide on a proper framework or workflow How will the module go? Utilize BLOOMS ** This is the most important step and can save you A LOT of time when creating future modules. Self-created videos vs random YouTube videos Step 5: Give time to reflect/share creations/ and implement Let teachers create something and implement in their classroom Have them share the creation Let them come back and reflect. How did it go? What did you like/dislike? What else do you want to learn to help you more? Step 6: Highlight their accomplishments with a badge (micro credentialing) Credly Schoology Badges (integrated) Padlet Share Board Twitter * On the Next Episode February 25: Tech Coach Round Table ** Download 40 Chrome Extensions Every Tech Coach Should Know ** Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Ask the Tech Coach Podcast | @AsktheTechCoach Follow our Hosts

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with podcaster Tim Cavey from the Teachers on Fire Podcast to discuss what goes on behind a successful podcast.  Topics today include Podcasting Equipment, Editing Applications, Finding an Audience, and Purchasing the best Domain Name for your podcast. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: The Teachers on Fire Podcast How to get your podcast started Podcasting Applications Adobe Audition Equipment & Platforms That Make Teachers on Fire Happen Adobe Audition – all audio editing Anchor – hosting, publishing, and distribution. It’s FREE. Canva – most logos and graphics Headliner – animates episode art for publication on the YouTube channel Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – the laptop that I use to record, edit, and publish episodes – the plug & play microphone I use to record WeVideo – my cloud-based video editor for intros and outtros on my Youtube content Zencastr – the cloud-based, audio-only, laptop-to-laptop recording platform that I currently use to record interviews Podcasting Mentors John Lee Dumas Gary Vee How to protect your brand through your domain names and social media sites Purchasing multiple Domains Protecting your TLD Finding Your Audience LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Voxer Building a Community Using Canva for Graphics Headliner: Publishing Video Clips of Audio WeVideo: Great for multipurpose content Evangelizing for Podcasts and Podcasters About our Guest Tim Cavey is a middle school teacher in Surrey, BC, Canada. In March of 2018, he realized a long-time dream by launching Teachers on Fire, a podcast for educators that airs weekly. About the Teachers on Fire Podcast Profiling agents of growth and transformation in K-12 education. Advocating for collaboration, communication, creation > consumption, critical thinking, design thinking, growth mindset, inquiry, PBL, and strategic uses of technology in education. Links of Interest Homepage: https://teachersonfire.net/ Tim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MisterCavey Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeachersonFire Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachersOnFire Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachersonfire/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDPjkAn7lZb-rahyVDttKA Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-on-fire/id1363650419 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?

In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Erin Kiger, Joelle Massari, and Ashley Pierce from the Undrcaff3inatED Podcast to discuss why teachers should be consuming bite-sized chunks of PD during their day. Topics in today's show include podcasting with multiple co-hosts and also how to record your show using Anchor. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss: Undrcaff3inatED Podcast “Bite-Sized Chunks of PD” Podcasting with multiple cohosts Planning Organizing Publishing Promoting Creating a Website for your podcast using Google Sites Podcasting with Anchor Advice for New Podcasters About our Guests Erin Kiger Erin Kiger is a 15-year veteran educator with a passion for technology in education. She recently received her 2nd Master's degree, this time in PreK-12 Leadership with a focus on Ed Tech. The 1st was in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on technology integration. Her goal is to be a leader that inspires other educators to share how exciting being a lifelong learner can be with all students. She has presented at a number of conferences and is always on the lookout for ways that she can learn and share how to change the world of education.  Follow on Twitter: @EBGtech Joelle Massari Joelle Massari is a National Board Certified Teacher with a Middle Childhood Generalist focus. Teaching for over 18 years, Mrs. Massari integrates technology throughout the curriculum. With experience in grades K-8 in both the public and private setting, Mrs. Massari presently teaches fourth grade for the Clark County School District. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Joseph's University in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree from Wilkes University in Instructional Media. As a classroom teacher in Las Vegas, NV, Mrs. Massari presents site-based professional development sessions about technology integration as well as cooperative learning. More recently, Mrs. Massari has presented at the district, state, and national levels including ISTE. Follow on Twitter: @JoelleMassari Ashley Pierce Ashley Pierce is currently a fifth-grade teacher at Great Basin Virtual Academy in Nevada. With experience in grades 1-5, Mrs. Pierce integrates technology throughout all subject areas and shares her passion with other educators. Mrs. Pierce has been presented at both, state and national levels. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Literacy Instruction with an emphasis on technology integration.  Follow on Twitter: @msgriffscorner About the Undrcaff3inatED Podcast Podcast Homepage @undrcaff3inatED Instagram Apple Podcasts Anchor Spotify Follow Educational Podcasting Today! The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast Educational P...

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Nick discuss their favorite Chrome Extensions that every Tech Coach should have in their back pocket when working with teachers. In this episode, we discuss: * Reflections and reactions to last week's episode * How do you plan for attending mega-conferences such as FETC and ISTE? How do you plan your presentations differently when doing large conferences vs smaller ones? * Mastermind Sign Up Today to get on the list and be notified when it launches! $50 off using the coupon “TC50” Membership in an exclusive team of Tech Coaches Peer to Peer Mentoring 2 Monthly Video Collaboration Meetings 8 Week Online Course on Learning Management Systems Mastermind Exclusive FREE Lesson Plans to share with your teachers Mastermind Exclusive FREE Templates to share with your teachers A Positive and Friendly learning environment to help you grow your program Access to our Private Ask the Tech Coach Facebook Group 5 Chrome Extensions Every Tech Coach Should Know About Grammarly Grammarly is a powerful extension that tracks your writing online while giving you quality spelling, and grammar feedback. Grammarly also sends you a weekly progress chart letting you know how you stack against other Grammarly users and what you need to work on. Read and Write Read and Write is an easy-to-use swiss army knife of tools, providing students with ways to personalize the learning and teachers with ways to differentiate. Tools include: text-to-speech, highlighting, dictionaries, word prediction, speech-to-text, voice notes, and note collection. Free for teachers: https://www.texthelp.com/en-us/products/free-for-teachers/ Free for teachers: https://www.texthelp.com/en-gb/company/education-blog/november-2017/equatio-is-now-free-for-teachers/ Evernote Web Clipper Evernote web Clipper saves what you see online to your Evernote account, which is perfect for assigning tags to reading assignments, or conducting research online and keeping track of resources. Users can also highlight information they find online and share it out with others. GSuite Training The GSuite Training extension adds a 24/7 Tech Coach at the top of every teacher's Chrome browser.  Are you frustrated by constantly asking extremely basic questions about how GSuite works? Install this amazing application and start innovating today! Google Keep The Google Keep extension lets you save notes you take while browsing the web to your Google Keep where you can access them anytime anywhere.