Sps Digital Learning Hour

This week we focus on this idea of Digital Storytelling and how any teacher of any grade can do it. Mike rattles off a bunch of ideas and tools that you can use to add Technology authentically into your everyday plans.We also interviewed Brittany Blake of South End Middle School this week and you don't want to miss it!Resources:http://www.schrockguide.net/digital-storytelling.htmlhttp://www.21things4students.net/21/18-digital-storytelling/https://www.iste.org/explore/categorylist?code=Digital+storytellinghttp://www.shellyterrell.com/digitalstorytelling.htmlhttp://www.readingrockets.org/article/digital-storytelling-extending-potential-struggling-writershttp://edtechteacher.org/tools/multimedia/digital-storytelling/https://cooltoolsforschool.wordpress.com/digital-storytelling/https://education.microsoft.com/courses-and-resources/resources/meet-story-remixhttps://www.windowscentral.com/how-start-using-photos-story-remix-experience-windows-10Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAMusic provided by Camtasia Software and B

This week I take a look at an article that discusses what some schools are doing to improve their student outcomes and it's not in the way you think. I do a lot of talking this week and I encourage you to talk back to me through Yammer! We also interviewed Caitlin Welz of Central High School and her experience within the district as it relates to technology and what it's like teaching students in High SchoolArticle:https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2018/01/03/the-benefits-of-helping-teens-identify-purpose-in-life/http://openfutureinstitute.org/question-project/http://www.thefutureproject.org/http://www.projectwayfinder.com/https://web.microsoftstream.com/channel/60b80502-ea46-4fc7-a9aa-5bf62de78cd6Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

Welcome back listeners! To start off the new year we are going to finish up our conversation on the 1 to 1 initiative through our eyes. Listen in to hear more of Mike's wild theories and the future and some thoughtful insights into our 1 to 1 program.Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, and our newest provider TuneIn and leave us feedback!Articles That we've referenced this week:https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-schools-should-provid_b_10577884.html?utm_hp_ref=education-technologyhttps://thejournal.com/Articles/2015/05/26/7-Lessons-Learned-From-a-Successful-1-to-1-Laptop-Program.aspxhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/05/18/1-to-1-laptop-initiatives-boost-student-scores-study.htmlhttp://www.edudemic.com/one-to-one-computing/https://www.districtadministration.com/article/are-one-one-laptop-programs-worth-investmenthttps://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/18/536875865/15-years-later-how-did-it-go-with-maines-school-laptop-programhttps://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2016

This week Brendan Reed joins us for our discussion on the what, why, and how on the 1 to 1 initiative and the ways we are making it successful. There are also a couple of key announcements for the rest of the month of December. We also interview Thomas Rachele, ELA Academic Supervisor and his experience of using Technology as both a teacher and a Supervisor.Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher, and our newest provider TuneIn and leave us feedback!Articles That we've referenced this week:https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-schools-should-provid_b_10577884.html?utm_hp_ref=education-technologyhttps://thejournal.com/Articles/2015/05/26/7-Lessons-Learned-From-a-Successful-1-to-1-Laptop-Program.aspxhttps://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/05/18/1-to-1-laptop-initiatives-boost-student-scores-study.htmlhttp://www.edudemic.com/one-to-one-computing/https://www.districtadministration.com/article/are-one-one-laptop-programs-worth-investmenthttps://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/18/536875865/15-years-later-how-did

This week we finish up our conversation on Blended Learning where we even include some resources. Our Interview of the Week is with Ravan East over at Rebecca Johnson. Articles and Links:https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learninghttps://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20dhttps://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0njAaxRvVceLLQHV732ydOo8UumXODcVMOR8HR6hqb2naNG16Eh3uDJ66A&_hsmi=58028982https://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-2-is-it-right-for-youhttps://blog.softchalk.com/b

This week we continue our dive into Blended Learning looking at a lot of the benefits of this educational model (we both love it), on ways on how it saves trees (less paper). Our Interview of the Week is with Aimee Baron over at Rebecca Johnson. For those of you who have never worked in a Kindergarten classroom, this is a must listen and she describes what it is like to incorporate authentic learning opportunities with Technology in her classroom!!!We also have a special Brightspace announcement for everyone out there about tools coming this month!!!!!!!Articles and Links:https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspx https://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learninghttps://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e

This week's podcast begins our deep dive into Blended Learning and Mike goes off on the deep end at one point. (He needs to stop watching Robot movies) Our discussion is one that will go over the next three podcasts so that you are able to digest it in small bites. We also interview Roni Gold from Rebecca Johnson who has a lot of great insights.Articles: https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/01/11/what-effective-blended-learning-looks-like.aspxhttps://elearningindustry.com/subjects/elearning-articles/blended-learninghttps://www.talentlms.com/blog/top-10-articles-blended-learning/https://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-benefits-of-blended-learning/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/06/21/blended-learning-the-great-new-thing-or-the-great-new-hype/?utm_term=.41d37295e20dhttps://blog.softchalk.com/blended-learning-1-what-why?utm_campaign=General&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=58028982&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pMTWvFi7PP2VGG5Lnee-9ycLwFoKK3mcz434dKtwGmogFdLC0h2DIT0

For this week's episode, we delve into an interesting collaboration between Khan Academy and Pixar that might just give your math lessons a little extra umph and a lot more fun. Plus, it's real-world applications that you might be interested in harnessing. We also interview Ron Roux from Kiley and all of the great things they are doing with technology!Question of the Month: Tells us some of the ways you have integrated technology into your lessons? We are interested in knowing how you are doing this and what level those lessons are at on the SAMR model? Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAArticles:https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/09/03/pixar-in-a-box-teaches-math-through-real-animation-challenges/https://www.khanacademy.org/https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixarMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

We continue our conversation about SAMR and some of the many things that make us excited. We also continue our conversation with Dan Manseau of Boland Elementary School.Let us know your questions about SAMR on Yammer and we can hopefully answer them!The Question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last few weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your goals so that the students stay engaged in the classroom? Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAArticles:http://www.assignmenthelp.net/blog/samr-model-pedagogy-technology-examples/http://www.schrockguide.net/samr.htmlhttp://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/samr-model-explained-for-teachers.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQTx2UQQvbUMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigital

That's right this week is the first in a two part episode where Suzanne and Mike discuss the SAMR model, with some practical tips and the first part of Mike's interview with Dan Manseau of Boland Elementary. Come and listen to someone who has been in the district for awhile and has seen everything (Mimeograph anyone). Let us know your questions about SAMR on Yammer and we can hopefully answer them!The Question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last few weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your goals so that the students stay engaged in the classroom? Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAArticles:http://www.assignmenthelp.net/blog/samr-model-pedagogy-technology-examples/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimeographhttp://www.schrockguide.net/samr.htmlhttp://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/samr-model-explained-for-t

For this week's episode, we delve deeper into the Distracted Classroom and Mike's Minority Report theory (it's weird) and we look at programming games to teach coding. All the links will be below!The question of the Month: In light of the articles from the last two weeks that we have been discussed with the Distracted Classroom, What do you do to keep your classroom engaged? What teaching strategies do you employ? How do you set your goals so that the students stay engaged in the classroom? Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAArticles:https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/08/27/three-video-games-that-teach-programming-through-game-play/https://codecombat.com/http://www.betathegame.com/http://www.hacknslashthegame.com/http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Distracted-Classroom-Is/239785The book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/distractedMusic provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sp

This week Suzanne and I delve into classroom distractions, how technology can make your readers better and a fantastic interview with Art/Chorus Teacher Carmen Oyola Callender. We also are keeping you up to date with all of the tech news in the district!This week's question of the week: Do you allow/use digital notetaking strategies in your class? Let us through Yammer, Twitter or even snail mail!Please go to iTunes, Spreaker, Stitcher and leave us feedback!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAArticles:http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Distracted-Classroom/239446https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2017/09/research-based-strategies-use-technology-create-better-readershttps://www.stackup.net/Music provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

This week we add a new cast member, discuss the book Wonder and some resources for it and our interview of the week is with Sheila Slawiak of Forest Park Middle School!This week's question of the week: Do you allow/use digital notetaking strategies in your class? Let us through Yammer, Twitter or even snail mail!Twitter:MikeSPSDLASuzanneSPSDLAResources:http://www.literacyshedblog.com/blog/the-wonder-of-wonderhttp://www.literacyshed.com/the-music-video-shed.htmlhttp://www.literacyshed.com/Music provided by Camtasia Software and Bensounds.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

This week's episode features discussions on how to evaluate the quality of online information, how to help introverts in the classroom and a great discussion Erin O'Brien from Kensington International School!Articles:https://www.edutopia.org/blog/evaluating-quality-of-online-info-julie-coirohttps://sites.google.com/site/tiponlinethinkaloudlessons/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/learning/lesson-plans/evaluating-sources-in-a-post-truth-world-ideas-for-teaching-and-learning-about-fake-news.htmlhttps://www.academia.edu/181831/Leu_D._J._Jr._Coiro_J._Castek_J._Hartman_D._K._Henry_L._A._and_Reinking_D._2008_._Research_on_instruction_and_assessment_of_the_new_literacies_of_online_reading_comprehension._In_C._C._Block_S._Parris_and_P._Afflerbach_Eds._Comprehension_instruction_Research-based_best_practices._New_York_Guilford_Presshttp://13-dot-pohtimiskaavio-demo.appspot.com/#welcomehttp://www.literacyandtechnology.org/uploads/1/3/6/8/136889/_jlt_sp2016_killi_coiro_hamaianen.pdfhttps://edtechmagazine.com/higher/medi

We start Season 2 off with a bang. Have you ever thought about digital note taking, do you even know what that means? Well listen in and we have an excellent interview with Lisa Bakowski, Principal of Boland Elementary School. She takes us back in history with her knowledge of technology through the last 20+ years. Articles: Digital Note Taking Strategies That Deepen Student Thinking: https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2017/08/17/digital-note-taking-strategies-that-deepen-student-thinking/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflowContact:Twitter:@MikeSPSDLA@SuzanneSPSDLAFind us on YammerCredit:Music from Bensounds.com & Camtasia Software --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

It's been a great summer, come and find out all the new tools and updates that have happened while you were out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

For our season finale, we interview Paul Foster, CIO and the boss of our department. He answers all the questions we have about the past, present and future. Do you want to know the process for choosing Brightspace or what is daughter thinks about all the tech? Then take a listen! Suzanne and Mike also talk about a different way to approach Game-Based Learning and a few tech tools that would be great for all students.Articles: Books-to-Games: Transforming Classic Novels Into Role Playing Adventures https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/27/books-to-games-transforming-classic-novels-into-role-playing-adventures/https://www.edutopia.org/blog/assistive-technology-can-benefit-all-students-jenny-grabiecLike us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter at:@MikeSPSDLA@SuzanneSPSDLA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

Today we have a special episode just for our listeners out there. Earlier this year we interviewed Karen Hall and today we are bringing it to you. Hear how she evolved from not using technology to be a leader in her school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

This week we delve into Competency-Based Education and the confusing nature of it, you leave with more questions than answers, what Digital Dementia is and ways you can fight it. This week we interviewed Nicole Ouellette, a first-year teacher at I.O.E. and her experiences using Technology.Links for this week:http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/overuse-of-devices-and-digital-dementia http://familytech.com/5-ways-to-combat-digital-dementia/ http://babyology.com.au/miscellaneous/much-tech-time-giving-kids-digital-dementia-experts-warn.htmlhttps://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-05-22-why-there-s-little-consistency-in-defining-competency-based-educationTwitter:@MikeSPSDLA@SuzanneSPSDLA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message

This week Mike and Suzanne tackle Game-Based Learning, which Mike is a super fan of and they look at characteristics of a 21st Educator and what that looks like in this world. Mike also had the opportunity to interview Melissa Zeitz from Liberty Elementary about all things technology including Scratch, Makey-Makey boards and more!Articles this week:https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-05-30-how-game-based-learning-encourages-growth-mindset http://www.teachhub.com/5-essential-21st-century-teaching-strategieshttps://scratch.mit.edu/http://www.makeymakey.com/Twitter handles:@MikeSPSDLA@SuzanneSPSDLA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spsdigitallearninghour/message