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Education technology is constantly changing and it can be difficult to keep up! Grab a cup of coffee and join hosts Ron, Keith, and Sarah for a 20-30 minute chat every month to find out the latest in EdTech that will improve your classroom.
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3d ago
Episode 3.9 - Trends and Ideas at MACUL 2024
Ron, Keith and Sarah reflect on the trends and ideas coming out of the Michigan Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference. They’ll talk about shifting blended learning and the longevity of the AI tools we’re beginning to use.
Resources
MACUL Conference
Cornelius Minor
Gartner Hype Cycle
SchoolAI
Magic School
ChatGPT
Anthropic Claude
Perplexity
Neeva
Google and Apple Partner to Power Siri
Djo - End of Beginning
Michigan Learning Channel
3DuxDesign
MakeDo
Adobe Firefly
Professional LearningTouch Some GrassPodcast PDx
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3w ago
Episode 3.8 - Supporting Adult Learners
Join Sarah, Ron and Keith as they discuss tools that can be used to support adult learners. They also discuss their birth order and the upcoming MACUL Conference.
Resources
Duolingo
Mango Languages
Kent District Library
Grand Rapids Public Library
Kahoot
Blooket
Quizziz
Notability
Goblin.tools
Linkedin Learning
GCF Learning
Trello
Google Keep
Bullet Journal - How to Craft a Better To-Do List
Professional Learning
The Kent ISD K-12 AI Summit - Save the Date for April 29, 2024!
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2M ago
Episode 3.6 - Artificial Intelligence - Special Episode with The LLCN Brief Podcast
In this special episode, Sarah, Ron and Keith discuss Artificial Intelligence with Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker from The LLCN Brief Podcast. They share their insights, resources and ideas about AI as it makes its way into our classrooms.
Resources
EdTech Cheer
Craft
Teach AI toolkit
Artificial Intelligence in Education
AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6-12
Teach AI
How Can Educators respond to students presenting AI-generated content as their own?
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3M ago
Join Ron and Keith as they discuss computer science and computational thinking during Computer Science Education Month.
Resources
Self-Driving Car Traffic Jam
Construction Cones Disable Self-Driving Cars
CSEdWeek
Impacts of Computing
Bulletin Article: CSEdWeek in Michigan: Bridging Gaps in Computer Science Education
CT4Edu
Micro:bit
Bee Bot
Dash and Dot
Sphero
EdTech Cheer
Hour of Code
99b Grant - Guidance Document
IET Grants
SCRIPT Workshops
Professional Learning EdTech Cheer
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4M ago
Episode 3.4 - Engage, Enhance and Extend with Liz Kolb
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk with author and educator, Liz Kolb about the intentional use of technology in learning. Liz is the author of The Triple E Framework and will discuss how the tool can be used to improve learning outcomes. They’ll also discuss on AI’s impact on education on this GPT anniversary.
Our Special Guest
Dr. Liz Kolb
Clinical Professor, Education Technology
Teacher Education Department at University of Michigan
@lkolb
elikeren@umich.edu
Resources
The Triple E Framework Website
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5M ago
Episode 3.3 - Data Privacy
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss data privacy and how students and teachers can protect their data. They’ll also discuss ways they’re using AI at work.
Resources
logo.ai
DALL-E
ChatGPT
Canva Magic Design
NewProfilePic.com
Bard
Perplexity
Claude
Have I Been Pwned?
Professional LearningEdTech Cheer
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6M ago
Episode 3.2 - The Evolving Role of the Teacher
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how they see the role of the teacher evolving with the introduction and proliferation of new technologies. They’ll share how technology is impacting their role and their Plan B strategies (or lack thereof).
Resources and References
Snap Circuits
Modern Classrooms Project
Screencastify
Loom
Khanmigo
Chat GPT
Skynet
Professional Learning
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EdTech Cheer
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7M ago
Episode 3.1 - The Predictions Episode
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they circle back to predictions they made back in early 2022 and make predictions for the 2023-24 school year.
Resources and References
Don’t Look Up
Outlander
Man-sized Bat
Drop Bear
Akihabara
Google Notebook
House Bill 99b
CT4EDU
MDE CT
CT in the UP
MiLEAP
Professional Learning
EdTech Cheer 2023
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9M ago
Episode 2.13 - Outside the Classroom with Mark Lyons
Join Sarah and Keith as they reflect with Mark Lyons on the Outside the Classroom Conference at Hartley Education Center in Saginaw. They’ll discuss some of the intentions behind designing professional learning to improve the experience for educators.
Our Special Guest
Mark Lyons
Program Director of Instructional Technology & STEM Integration
Saginaw ISD
mlyons@sisd.cc
Resources
Outside the Classroom 2024 is June 1st, 2024 - Register Now
Wild Heart Teacher
Outside The Classroom Website
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9M ago
Episode 2.12 - Future-Ready Students with Kelsey Krieger
Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how to prepare students for the future they will enter, not the world we’re currently in with Kelsey Krieger, 5th Grade Teacher at Byron Center Public Schools. They’ll also share where you can find them this summer.
Our Special Guest
Kelsey Krieger
5th Grade Teacher
Byron Center Public Schools
kelseykrieger@gmail.com
Resources
Canva Magic Write
Professional Learning
EdCampGR is back!
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