Episode 301: Where Have I Been? And Pillars of Virtual Learning

In this episode, Rich proposes what he considers his pillars for great learning in a virtual space.  He also provides a little update on where he has been over the last year.  

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Join us as we celebrate TechMas in this year’s Tech the Halls episode!  In this episode we discuss a “Few of My Favorite Ways to Research using Google.  There is a recap of how I first started to record data for research and ways in which we can offer our students some voice and choice to curate data in their own way for later learning and productivity. As a special holiday gift, I offer a Google Slide Template for note cards too! (See the Link Below in the Show Notes!)  Keep learning and be well everyone!  Most of all, happy holidays and let’s hope for a happy and healthy New Year! 

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Digital Note Card Template to Copy (Click Here)

You can make a copy of this for your own Google Drive with an Account.  

This episode is a recap of some of the great tools listed by Dr. Lisa Reason, co-author of “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12”.  In episode 202 we discussed the importance of keeping students engaged in digital spaces. In this mini-episode, I am going to remind you of the tools she mentioned and provide a little synopsis of what those tools can do.  Thanks for joining us! Keep learning and be well everyone!

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Contacts:
Dr. Lisa Reason
Linked-In Profile: Lisa Reason, Ph.D.
Twitter: Lisa Reason, Ph.D.

Podcast References:
“Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12” by Reason, Reason, and Guiler, 2017

Anywhere Anytime Learning: Transcending Learning in the Digital Age

Digital Tools Discussed:
i-Ready - Data-Driven Curriculum Guide

EdPuzzle - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

Vizia - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

University of Colorado PHET - Interactive Simulation Tool

Tovuti - Learning Management System based on Engagement

Parlay - Interactive Class Discussion Tool

Kahoot - Polling/Engagement Option for Feedback

Featured in the Episode: 

www.myedtechbundle.com - by TreeFish.edu: a great website built for teachers by teachers to provide extensions to your premium edtech tool content to review. 

This episode is super-sized but packed FULL of great points about what to keep in mind while creating an engaging classroom.  Join us as we welcome our special guest, and a personal mentor, Dr. Lisa Reason as we discuss and explore tips for digital engagement and the reasons those tips are important to consider.  She is co-author of one of my favorite books, “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom…”.  All of her contact information and references are in the show notes.  Thanks for joining us! Keep learning and be well everyone!

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Contacts:
How does someone contact you for more information or to follow you on social media?
Linked-In Profile: Lisa Reason, Ph.D.
Twitter: Lisa Reason, Ph.D.

Podcast References:

“Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12” by Reason, Reason, and Guiler, 2017
Anywhere Anytime Learning: Transcending Learning in the Digital Age

Digital Tools Discussed:
i-Ready - Data-Driven Curriculum Guide

EdPuzzle - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

Vizia - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

University of Colorado PHET - Interactive Simulation Tool

Tovuti - Learning Management System based on Engagement

Kahoot - Polling/Engagement Option for Feedback

Prisoners of Time 

Dr. Bob Sornson and Specific Positive Noticing
YouTube Video Demonstration of SPN (Overview)

Join us this episode as I offer my reflections on the last year of learning and the necessary points to consider before moving forward into this coming school year.  We need to have learned something from this pandemic and that is that all of our students LEARN differently!  How do we move forward with the benefit of this knowledge?  Stay tuned to find out!  

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Book Recommendations

1. “Creating the Anytime, Anywhere Classroom” by Reason, Reason, & Guiler
2. “Balance with Blended Learning” by Dr. Catlin Tucker
3. “UDL and Blended Learning” by Novak & Tucker

Keynote

From Fall Cue 2019 - Dr. Catlin Tucker

In this episode we discuss observing readiness in our students to learn. We have a special guest, Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, to talk about observing signs of readiness in our learners.  Dr. Scotese-Wojtila co-hosts a bi-weekly podcast on those in the spectrum and others with neurological differences using an approach she coined called The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach(SM). (We’ve linked the podcast and website below.)  Dr. Scotese-Wojtila is an Autism specialist, but notes that we all need to be in a state of readiness to learn in our classroom for lessons to truly take hold.  It is a great reflective episode as we talk about meeting our students where they learn to provoke in them the best that they have the potential to be.  Come learn with us!

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Contact Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila 

• “Connect with S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” (podcast) https://www.thesuccessapproach.org/autism-podcast).  
• Website: https://www.thesuccessapproach.org
• Autism Productions YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/awetismproductions

Join us this episode as we discuss technology integration as it relates to real-world learning. My special guest is Ann Radefeld from the Shaker Heights School District in Ohio where she teaches French to 5th & 6th graders while adding some real-world flair blending it with the best of technology. She makes a great case for making this a part of any subject in the curriculum with just a smidge of creativity and research. Many thanks to Ann for joining us on this episode. Be sure to check out the article below that she contributed to for Education Week. Keep learning and be well everyone!

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Contact Ann Radefeld through Twitter: @annradefeld

In Ann’s Tech Tool Belt:

• FlipGrid
• GimKit
• Book Creator
• Kahoot
• Blooket
• Quizlet

Ann’s Contribution to the Article on “Virtual, Hybrid, & Concurrent Are Three Words I Never Expected to Use:  The Three C’s”.

NEW PODCAST ALERT!!!

Check out the new podcast that I co-host with Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila called “Connect with S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” where we discuss the world of Autism and Other Neurological Differences and how The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach(SM), as an intervention model, can help your individual with Autism grow. It’s available on all major podcasting platforms and through this link as well (https://www.thesuccessapproach.org/autism-podcast).  Be sure to stay tuned for more details on our upcoming tribute to Autism Awareness Month scheduled for a Live Stream on Facebook on 4/17/2021 at 7pm. You too can expect S.U.C.C.E.S.S.!

Learning doesn’t have to be boring!  Rich explores the use of SPHERO robots to bring coding to life! This episode discusses the importance and fun associated with learning-by-doing.  The SPHEROs allow you to add some interesting project ideas to class, combining some other subject matter skills, and relating those project ideas to practice.  Come and explore with us!

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• Rich’s SPHERO EDU Presentation
• More Information about SPHERO EDU

This episode is a reflection on the lessons I’m learning as a result of my teaching during this pandemic and thoughts to change the way we teach our 21st century learners.  I present a new set of 3R’s to focus on as we move beyond the pandemic to meet the needs of our learners today.  Let’s keep the conversation happening!  Reach out today to talk about what strategies you are using that are changing the landscape of learning today.  Tech or not, nothing is off of the table.  How are you evolving as a result of this pandemic?

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Catlin Tucker Live Fall Cue 2019 Keynote: https://youtu.be/p6J0JB3g9Q4

Do you remember the awesomeness of PBS programming in the classroom when we were kids?  Maybe coming home to programs like the Electric Company and the iconic Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood?  PBS has been a creator for good, quality, and neutral content for decades and they are STILL here for us to enhance our lessons with amazing content.  This episode focuses in one on my favorite tools for teachers, the PBS Learning Media Library, and how you can easily find the content you might be looking for without the fear of YouTube commercials and scary content.  Enjoy! 

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PBS Learning Media Library

https://ideastream.pbslearningmedia.org/