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Creating a 1:1 Program in your school Part 2| TeacherCast Podcast #90 (@SamsungBizUSA @Cleon_Franklin)
Jeff sits down with Cleon Franklin of the Memphis City School District and Diane Ashby of Samsung of America to discuss how Memphis is using Samsung Smart Solutions to inspire and engage their students. About Memphis City Schools Memphis City Schools educates more than 105,000 students and operates 209 schools, making it the largest public [...]
Read More →How to Create a 1:1 Program in your School District | TeacherCast Podcast #89 (@SamsungBizUSA @HowardSucceed @Joshuakoen)
Jeff sits down with Mary Howard and Joshua Koen of the Passaic Public Schools and Diane Ashby from Samsung to discuss how one New Jersey School District turned themselves into a premiere 1:1 school district using SamSung Chromebooks and some innovative ideas. About Passaic City Public Schools The Passaic City Public School District is one [...]
Read More →Can You Podcast in the Classroom… For Free? | TeacherCast Podcast #88 (@InstTechTalk)
Jeff sits down with Instructional Tech Talk specialist Jeff Herb to discuss how educators can podcast for FREE! Can it be possible? Listen and find out! Links of Interest Ways to do a free podcast Audio Solutions SoundCloud.com voice.google.com Voice Recorder App on iOS SpeakPipe.com Spreaker.com GarageBand Audacity Mixlr.com Hosting PodBean.com SoundCloud.com Dropbox.com Website WordPress.com [...]
Read More →“Student Voice Live” | TeacherCast Podcast 87 (#StuVoice @ZakMal)
Jeff sits down with Zak Malamed from Student Voice to discuss the April 13 Student Summit. Featured Topics The origins of Student Voice Student Voice Live Student Voice Summit: April 13 Featured Links Student Voice Student Voice on Twitter Featured Guests Zak Malamed is an 18-year-old advocate for the student voice in education policy. He [...]
Read More →“Teach Your Kids to use Primary Sources: #SSCHAT” | TeacherCast Podcast 86
Jeff sits down with Social Studies educators Anne Beck, Michael Milton, Jay Eitner, and Brad Currie for the March 11 #SSCHAT to discuss ways that we can teach students to use primary sources in their work. There are several ways that you can contact us and participate in the TeacherCast Podcast. Leave a Voice Mail: [...]
Read More →“Innovate Your Classroom by Teaching them to Broadcast” | TeacherCast Podcast #85 (@TheTechBuzz @Naked_Ape_Prod)
Jeff sits down with internet broadcasters Stephen Heywood and Richard Cleveland to discuss how you can turn your classroom into a fully functional internet broadcasting station. Featured Topics Podcasting vs Broadcasting Simple Solutions to Teach and Learn Audio/Video Audio/Video Equipment for the Classroom Creating an online identity using graphics and call signs Why teach through [...]
Read More →TeacherCast Podcast #83 “What is a Learning Management System?” (@Schoology)
Jeff sits down with Brad Baird from Schoology to talk about how Learning Management Systems are being used in schools today. About Schoology New York City-based Schoology is the developer of a K-20 collaborative learning platform thatincorporates online learning, classroom management and social networking in one platform. The cloud-based solution is available as both a free, stand-alone product and as a [...]
Read More →TeacherCast Podcast #84 “Creating Amazing Podcasts in YOUR Classroom” (@InstTechTalk @MikeRussellDJ)
Jeff sits down with Music Radio Creative CEO Mike Russell and Jeff Herb from Instructional Tech Talk to discuss how he has created a global persona around his digital talents behind the microphone. Featured Topics Podcasting What goes into making a podcast? How do we teach students to make podcasts? How do we teach teachers [...]
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School Info App | TeacherCast App Spotlight (@SchoolInfoApp)
Jeff sits down with Jordan Riggs to discuss why school districts should choose School Info App for their districts mobile informational platform. About School Info App We build great apps for great schools. Apps by SchoolInfoApp allow school and district administrators to connect directly with students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni through their school or [...]
Read More →“Steelcase” (@Steelcase) | TeacherCast App Spotlight
Jeff sits down with Andrew Kim from Steelcase Educational Solutions to discuss how Steelcase is revolutionizing the way we use our mobile devices in our classroom. About Steelcase Educational Solutions As lifelong learners, Steelcase Education Solutions aims to make a difference in education. For students, educators and designers, we create the most effective, rewarding and [...]
Read More →“Learning Bird” (@LearningBird) | TeacherCast App Spotlight
Jeff sits down with Henry Ryan and Christopher Kalika from Learning Bird to discuss how Learning Bird is providing online educational resources for students of all grade levels and subject areas. About Learning Bird Video for Teachers: https://vimeo.com/52688650 VIdeo for Families: https://vimeo.com/53179334 In 2011, Christopher Kalika and Henry Ryan founded Learning Bird after having identified two major [...]
Read More →Front Row Education | TeacherCast App Spotlight
Jeff sits down with Sidharth Kakkar and Alex Kurilin to discuss how Front Row Education is a changing the way educational app are built. About Front Row Education We make “master apps” that can be adapted to teach a wide variety of subjects using smart techniques like adaptive learning, spaced repetition, and game-based learning. Currently, [...]
Read More →Turning Technologies (@TurningTechUSA) | TeacherCast App Spotlight
Jeff sits down with David Chiszar from Turning Technologies to discuss how the brand new system called Triton, a simple, secure and reliable system designed to meet the needs of self-paced benchmark, district, end-of-course, formative and summative assessments. About Turning Technologies Turning Technologies creates leading assessment delivery and data collection solutions for learning environments. Founded in [...]
Read More →BackUpThat (@backupthat) | TeacherCast App Spotlight
Jeff sits down with Thomas Edwards and Shanna McClearn from BackUpThat to discuss how teachers and students can take advantage of FREE online file back up to save and share their files without the worry of data loss. About BackUpThat Backup That helps users sync, share and stream all their files and music through their email [...]
Read More →LiveBinders | TeacherCast App Spotlight (@LiveBinders)
Jeff sits down with Barbara and Tina, the creators of LiveBinders to disuse this revolutionary free web tool that is sweeping the educational universe. Websites and Apps Discussed: LiveBinders About our Guests: Barbara Tallent has a real passion for creating products that customers love and products that help them communicate. With over 25 years in the [...]
Read More →TeacherCast App Spotlight: “19Pencils” (@19Pencils)
Jeff sits down with 19Pencils Founder Jason Fabbri to discuss how this great educational tool is helping to provide teachers and students a safe place to do their internet searching. About 19Pencils 19Pencils provides an easy way for teachers to make the most of the web. Teachers can discover, manage, and easily share web based [...]
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5 Quick Ways to Build your PLN | TCUPodcast 009
On this episode of the TeacherCast University Podcast, Jeff discusses 5 simple ways for educators to grow a professional learning network. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed
Read More →TCUPodcast 008 “Pa… Pa … #PATUE!!!!”
On this episode of the TeacherCast University Podcast, Jeff discusses the brand new educational network springing up from educator Sam Patterson called PATUE. Edublog Awards Thank you to each and every one of you who have cast your vote for TeacherCast in this years Edublog Awards. We are looking forward to awards night! App Of the Week [...]
Read More →TCUPodcast 007 “#EdcampNJ #Eddies12 and #Inspirations”
Jeff sits down to discuss EdcampNJ, the Edublog Awards and is also visited by teacher Don Wettrick. Edublog Awards It’s that time of year again for the Edublog awards. This year, TeacherCast has been nominated for 3 Categories: Best New Blog, Best Group Blog, and Best Podcast Series. PLEASE Take a moment and vote for [...]
Read More →TCUPodcast 006 “#EdcampNJ and Class Websites”
Jeff sits down with NJ educator Brad Currie to talk about his involvement at edcampNJ on December 1, 2012. Featured Topics: Choosing the right platform to start your class website Edcamp New Jersey Interview with Brad Currie Featured Links WordPress.com WordPress.org Kidblog.org Edublogs Weebly EdcampNJ About This Episode On todays episode, we discuss edcampNJ, an [...]
Read More →TCUPodcast 005 “#RMBacon and the #Daily5”
Jeff visited RM Bacon Elementary School in Millville New Jersey to discuss various ways of using technology in their schools. Before leaving, we sat down to discuss the Daily 5 and why it is so successful with teachers worldwide. Links of Interest Dr. Cooks Blog Carrie’s Blog Daily 5 Books Podcast Topics Professional Development for [...]
Read More →TCUPodcast 004 “#NJED Hurricane Sandy Supply Relief”
If you are able to help, please click to view our spreadsheet of school districts in need. Click Here to Donate directly to the RedCross through iTunes To Get your #NJED Banner for your website, simply copy and paste the code below into your website/blog. Thank you for supporting #NJED <a title=”NJED Hurricane Relief Spreadsheet” [...]
Read More →TCUPodcast 003 “Taking Control of your Professional Development”
Todays episode of the TeacherCast University Podcast features some great ways for educators to enhance their skills in the classroom. Jeff sits down to discuss three of the most popular professional development “unconferences”, Edcamp, TeachMeet and Padcamp. This show also includes a great session from Ask ITT with our friend Jeff Herb. [...]
Read More →TCU002 “Taking your PowerPoint Presentations with you”
On todays show we tackle three questions brought to us by our listeners. We will be discussing various types of professional development for teachers both during the summer and during the school year. We will also learn how to create and transfer your powerpoint presentations from your home computer to your work computer. Grog the [...]
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“Student Voice Live” | TeacherCast Podcast 87 (#StuVoice @ZakMal)
Jeff sits down with Zak Malamed from Student Voice to discuss the April 13 Student Summit. Featured Topics The origins of Student Voice Student Voice Live Student Voice Summit: April 13 Featured Links Student Voice Student Voice on Twitter Featured Guests Zak Malamed is an 18-year-old advocate for the student voice in education policy. He [...]
Read More →#Techspo 2013 | TeacherCast Podcast Special
On January 31 and Feb 1, I had the pleasure of attending and presenting at Techspo 2013. This celebration of Educational Technology is held annually and sponsored by the New Jersey School Administrators Association. I am proud to present a collection of audio and video interviews from Techspo featuring New Jersey Teachers, Administrators and Educational [...]
Read More →TeacherCast Podcast Special: Google Teacher Academy #GTANY
Jeff sits down with Brent Catlett, Cory Pavicich, Mark Coleman, Jenny Kirsch and Kelly Croy to discuss the Google Teacher Academy. Featured Guests Brent Catlett is the Instructional Technology Trainer for Bellevue Public Schools in Bellevue, NE. He was previously a principal for the six years previous to his current position. Brent recently became a [...]
Read More →TeacherCast Special Podcast: Nikhil Goyal (@nikhilgoya_l)
Jeff sits down with teenage author Nikhil Goyal and discuss his upbringing and his new book “One Size Does Not Fit All: A Student’s Assessment of School. Links of Interest Nikhil Homepage One Size Does Not Fit All on Amazon StuVoice.org About Nikhil Goyal Nominated for the U.S. Secretary of Education by [...]
Read More →The #sschat #engchat #engsschat Live Podcast (@irishteach @42thinkdeep @mrsbeck25)
Jeff sits down for his first ever live podcast with Michael Milton, Anne Beck and Heather Kilgallon as they follow the #sschat #engchat #engsschat hashtags. #Engsschat Questions What is Project Based Learning? How well would Common Core (the “what”) work with PBL? How can the communication, collaboration, & the critical thinking pieces of PBL help with [...]
Read More →TeacherCast Podcast Special: Chris Lehmann (@ChrisLehmann)
Jeff sits down with educator, speaker, author, and Philly sports fan Chris Lehmann, principal of the Science Leadership Academy to discuss his thoughts on todays educational system. Topics Covered Creating Science Leadership Academy (Benchmark Projects… not Benchmark Tests) Philosophy of Education Educational System in todays society Chris Lehmann the public Figure Ted Talks (High [...]
Read More →TeacherCast Podcast Special: Eric Sheninger (@NMHS_Principal)
Jeff sits down with Eric Sheninger, the principal of New Milford High School to discuss the state of education and the role technology plays in educational. Featured Topics Edscape Bammy Awards New Milford High School Eric’s Blog The Birth of “Principal Twitter” Social Media in the School/Class/Administration Public Speaking tips and tricks Favorite people to [...]
Read More →ISTECast Pt 5
Listen to our podcast and hear Jeff interview great teachers, administrators, and application developers right from the ISTE floor. *Due to the noise in the convention, some of the audio is a bit distorted* Featured Interviews Comic Life Colaborize Classroom Christopher Tully TechSmith: Camtasia and Jing Califone HP Institute Boxlight Big Marker AV Rover [...]
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Learning about Mobile Learning at #TABCAMP! with the @NJAET_org | #JerseyEducator Podcast #11 #NJED
Welcome to the 11th episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss a great professional development day held in Allentown NJ called TABCAMP. [divider] New Jersey News 1 The JerseyEducation.com Website Receives a Makeover AND Adds a great educational blog that is [...]
Read More →Are you #Podcasting with Your #Dentist? | #JerseyEducator Podcast 10
Welcome to the 10th episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss the Dropbox and how it can be used in the classroom. Interviewed on this show is Dr. Julie Kardon. New Jersey News 1 The JerseyEducation.com Website Receives a Makeover AND [...]
Read More →“Everybody loves a 5th Grade Teacher” | JerseyEducator Podcast 009
Welcome to the 9th episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss the Dropbox and how it can be used in the classroom. Interviewed on this show is John Fritzkey. [divider] New Jersey News 1 In the past few weeks, JerseyEducation has [...]
Read More →“One Teacher and One Administrator = Two Great NJ Educators” | JerseyEducator Podcast 008
Welcome to the 8th episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss the West Essex Technology Symposium (WETECH) and our new LIVE broadcasting schedule surrounding the #NJED chat on Tuesday nights at 8:30. Interviewed on this show is Dave Zirkle and Kevin [...]
Read More →Join The @JerseyEducator Podcast at the #WETECH13 conference in 2013 | JerseyEducator Podcast 007
Welcome to the 7th episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss the West Essex Technology Symposium (WETECH). Interviewed on this show is Sandi Paul and Raquel Williams. [divider] New Jersey News 1. WETech Symposium (March 2, 2013) [divider] REACH THE JERSEY EDUCATOR [...]
Read More →Valentines Day brings @SOMSLibrary to our podcast | JerseyEducator Podcast 006
Welcome to the 6th episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss the how you can use Google Drive in your classroom as well as share some of the many New Jersey Professional Development Conferences coming up this spring! Our interview this [...]
Read More →“#Educon… It’s in your back yard and you should attend it!” | JerseyEducator Podcast 004
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we look at the premiere professional development conference known as Educon and discuss how it is THE place to be when the weather gets cold. We also take a look at the Apple [...]
Read More →Using @KidblogDotOrg and iMovie in YOUR classroom. | JerseyEducator Podcast 003
Welcome to the third episode of the Jersey Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury. Please find us online at www.JerseyEducator.com. In this episode, we discuss how Kidblog can be used in your classroom. I also tell you why iMovie is an app that I can’t live without. We end the show with an interview [...]
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Web 2.0 Smackdown | #TechEducator Podcast #15
Welcome to the 15th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us [...]
Read More →Edmodo and School Apps for All! | #TechEducator Podcast #14 (@TechEdShow)
Welcome to the 14th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us Live [...]
Read More →What makes a Great Website? | #TechEducator Podcast #13
Welcome to the 13th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us Live [...]
Read More →“How to Chat and Grow your PLN using Twitter” | #TechEducator Podcast #12
Welcome to the 12 episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us Live [...]
Read More →“An Educators Guide to Google Hangouts” | #TechEducator Podcast #11
Welcome to the 11th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us Live [...]
Read More →A Beginners Webinar to Twitter and PLN Building | #Tech Educator Podcast #10
Welcome to the 10th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us Live [...]
Read More →“What Can Our Students Teach Us… If We Asked Them?” | #TechEducator Podcast #9
Welcome to the 9th episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast Follow us Live [...]
Read More →Looking to Create the Perfect Website for Your Classroom? | #TechEducator Podcast
Welcome to the seventh episode of the Tech Educator Podcast hosted by Jeff Bradbury, Sam Patterson, Jeff Herb and Jon Samuelson. The Tech Educator Podcast is a weekly round table discussion about current topics in educational technology. For more information, please visit www.techeducatorpodcast.com. Many great ways to participate in the TechEducator Podcast. Follow us Live on [...]
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