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In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes writer, author, and entrepreneur Shane DeRolf from BigWordClub on the program to talk about how teachers can start with a single idea and turn it into a profitable business concept.

If you are interested in starting a side business to support your teaching, or if you have ever had a student come to you and say “I have an idea … now, what?” this is a fantastic episode that features tips, tricks, and amazing stories of what is happening in today's classrooms.

In this episode, Jeff welcomes EdTechTeam founder Dr. Mark Wagner on the program to discuss why it's important for teachers to help students understand how they can create their own future by setting goals and helping them on their path to achieving them.

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller on the program from Promethean to discuss how technology can assist our teachers in the classroom.

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Kim Wierman to learn about the FIRST LEGO League.  For more than 30 years, FIRST has partnered with LEGO Education to provide outstanding collaborative learning environments and student competitions that ask teams of students to use the LEGO brick to solve a real-world problem.

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Travis Allen from iSchool Initiative on the program to discuss why it's important for teachers to allow students to have the opportunity to solve real-world problems in the classroom.

In this episode, we take a look back at the conference and share insights from both educators and edtech companies about what they see as the state of today's digital classrooms and what we can look forward to next year at ISTE 2020.

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities. In this episode, you will learn: How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers? Options for Students after they graduate What skills should be taught? / What skills aren’t being taught? Should there be more of a connection between K-12 and Higher Level teachers? What makes the KIPP Program so important for both students and parents? How can we take advantage of our College & Career Counselors? What role should parents have in preparing students for post-graduation careers? About Our Guests Sharifa Extavour, College and Career Support Manager, KIPP Through College Ingrid Renderos, MPA, Director of Academic Partnerships, Office of the Chancellor, Rutgers University-Newark Sharifa Extavour As a College and Career Support manager, Sharifa works with College Persistence Team to improve college persistence outcomes for advisees. She coaches a caseload of KIPP Alumni to meet their academic, financial and career goals through intrusive advising practices.  In addition, Sharifa manages the Strong Transition Plan as students prepare to leave the KIPPNJ region’s high school- Newark Collegiate Academy. As a leader in her region, she also works with key stakeholders at the high-school to ensure a smooth transition to college/career programs and in doing so, working to support the goal of decreasing ‘summer melt’. Prior to KIPP, Sharifa served in various Enrollment Management roles within Higher education including Operations, managing recruitment efforts, admissions counselors, and working with key stakeholders to support University-wide recruitment efforts and events. Sharifa also managed recruitment efforts for Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF) which provided access to college to students from ‘academically and financially disadvantaged’ communities throughout New Jersey. She earned her BA in Sociology, Masters in Public Administration (MPA) and  M.A in Student Services. Sharifa enjoys trying different kinds of food, traveling, a good book on Audible, spending time with her family including her dog, Charley. @KIPPNJ Ingrid Renderos, MPA Ingrid Renderos currently is the Director of Academic Partnerships for Rutgers University-Newark’s Office of the Chancellor. In her position, she manages academic partnerships with various educational institutions, to ensure that partner students receive the support services needed to successfully graduate from Rutgers University-Newark. She is also charged with communicating to her academic partners the various campus-wide initiatives, especially targeting Transfer and First Generation college students. Since Rutgers University-Newark is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), she also collaborates with Latin American General Consulates, as well as community-based organizations that are serving the Latino community in Newark and Greater Newark. She has more than 25 years of experience working in the public sector. Of those, more than 20 years have been spent working for Rutgers University, Columbia University and other higher education institutions running MBA programs, as well as state-wide Management and Leadership programs for Adult Learners. She has a special interest in access to education regardless of socio-economic background, the role of inclusiveness in the New Jersey educational school system, as well as economic development. She has a Master of Public Administration from New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service with a specialization in International Administration, and a Bachelor of Science from New York University’s Leonard N.

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian Dr. Will Deyamport on the program to discuss the new documentary “The Edupreneur.”  If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educators. For more information, please visit: www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – Portland In this episode, you will learn: What is an Edupreneur? What are some traits of Edupreneurs? The Edupreneur Documentary Vision Creation Process Guests Editing Process Feedback Where to purchase EduMatch Dr. Sara Thomas’s mission Advice for teachers wishing to become Edupreneurs The Dr. Will Show Podcast The Edupreneur Documentary The Edupreneur is a documentary film that takes you on a journey into the successes and challenges of some of the most recognized names in K-12 education consulting. The interviews feature eight edupreneurs discussing their lives and careers as educators and entrepreneurs. Where to Purchase the Documentary? * Purchase your copy of the Edupreneur Documentary Today! About Dr. Will Dr. Will, as he is affectionately known, is an instructional technologist for a K-12 school district, freelance writer, and Digital Learning and Development Strategist, where he works with teachers and administrators in making sense of going digital.  Additionally, Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show – where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up. Links of Interest Website Twitter @IAmDrWill Facebook Apple Podcasts SimpleCast   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 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.TeacherCast.net/iTunes Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.

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