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Empowering Teachers with Empathy and Technology

0:00 Intro 2:52 Conversation with Tisha 6:20 Wakelet 7:40 20 years in EdTech 11:15 Aversion to tech, substitution mode 14:50 Importance of empathy 19:30 Coaching role 21:05 Building relationships 25:45 PLN and community 31:35 Connecting with Tisha Tisha Poncio: Twitter | Instagram | Email | LinkedIn | Wakelet Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram

Bringing Diversity and EdTech to the English Classroom

0:00 Intro 3:50 Conversation with Scott 5:55 Education without limits, boundaries, or walls 7:16 Liberation and justice 10:05 Ungraded writing 12:05 Diversifying reading lists 18:00 #TheBookChat on Twitter 23:20 Tech in non-technical classrooms 29:06 Connecting with Scott Scott Bayer: Twitter | Blog #TheBookChat on Twitter Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Taking the Leap with Robert Breyer

0:00 Intro 3:33 Conversation with Robert 6:42 Skills of a leader 9:27 Talk to administration 11:16 Leadership coaching 16:02 Analysis, Preparation, Reflection 21:20 “Taking the Leap" 25:51 Transition to in-person learning 29:20 Connecting with Robert Robert Breyer: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | RBLeads | Guiding Principals FB Group Book: Taking the Leap - Aspiring School Leaders Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Integrating Technology into Your In-Person Classroom with Kim Mattina

0:00 Intro 3:48 Conversation with Kim 4:56 Chromebooks 6:45 One-to-one learning 8:30 Teacher to Tech Support/Virtual Learning Specialist 11:44 Going back into the classroom 17:38 Problem solving and troubleshooting 21:08 Teacher’s attitudes towards technology 25:00 Google Classroom and G-Suite 27:09 Connecting with Kim Kim Mattina: Twitter | Email | Website "Teaching with Google Jamboard" Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

The Secret to Effective Professional Development

0:00 Intro 3:22 Conversation with Eric 6:55 One to one device programs 9:20 Districts preparedness for pandemic 11:30 Discipline within technology and education 17:50 Why 10% of teachers quit 25:00 Advice on tech integration 30:30 Connecting with Eric Eric Griffith: Twitter | LinkedIn | Email Pathways Training Center | The State of Tech Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

How to Choose and Use EdTech that Actually Works

0:00 Intro 3:10 Conversation with Brian 6:10 Story behind EdSurge article 9:00 Synergy between curriculum team and tech department 12:04 How the curriculum team measures success 15:14 Protecting student data 16:46 Bottom-up implementation 17:30 Hybrid learning 18:30 Process for selecting and purchasing EdTech programs 24:40 Summer training 25:40 Feedback from teachers 27:14 Advice to other tech coaches 30:26 Connecting with Brian Brian Seymour: Twitter | Website | LinkedIn EdSurge Article: Trust the Process: How to Choose and Use EdTech that Actually Works Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Challenging Times, Extraordinary Opportunities with Rita Wirtz

0:00 Intro 2:40 Conversation starts 6:32 Utopian school 11:05 Returning students 15:16 Student equity and engagement 19:18 Replace “learning loss” with “acceleration and giftedness” 20:30 Role of principal 24:06 Recognize teachers 27:45 Benefit of PLN 28:45 Chance for a fresh start 30:50 Connecting with Rita Rita Wirtz: Twitter | LinkedIn | Reading Champs Facebook Rita's Blogs on Bam Radio Network Rita Wirtz's Books Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Connecting, Inspiring, and Celebrating with the 3 Caffeinated Coaches

0:00 Intro 2:40 Conversation starts 5:15 Launching a podcast together 9:12 3 pillars of the podcast 9:50 Connect 11:18 Inspire 14:05 Celebrate 15:20 Their growing community 17:22 Advice going into hybrid and in-person classrooms 22:15 Connecting with 3 Caffeinated Coaches 3 Caffeinated Coaches: Website | Twitter | Instagram Shannon Moore: Twitter | LinkedIn Georgina Dean: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Becky Colling: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Empowering Educators to L.E.A.D. with Porsha Dudley

0:00 Intro 3:10 Porsha on leadership 7:45 Community letter, school year theme 9:45 Teacher to Principal 18:50 Empowering students and staff to lead 22:35 Identifying weaknesses 24:35 Transition to remote learning 30:34 Connecting with Porsha Porsha Dudley: Twitter | Fort Bend ISD Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Voice Technology and the Future of K-12 Education

0:00 Intro 4:41 Conversation with Julie 7:10 Philosophy Educational technology 9:24 Student Engagement 11:20 Student voice and choice 15:53 5 P’s of the future of education 20:08 Privacy concerns 22:52 Voice technology 30:35 Connecting with Julie Julie Daniel Davis: Website | Email | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube REGISTER: Device Impact Measurement Summit

When Kids Lead with Todd Nesloney

0:00 Intro 4:32 Conversation with Todd 7:22 Becoming the Director of Culture at TEPSA 9:10 Philosophy on leadership 13:58 When Kids Lead 17:30 Kids’ ideas of leadership 18:45 Chelsea’s Charity 21:06 Classroom greeters 23:35 Student leadership during remote learning 26:30 Technology tools to build culture 28:45 Connecting with Todd Todd Nesloney: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube REGISTER: Device Impact Measurement Summit

Being an Education #ChangeMaker with Seth Fewell

0:00 Intro 3:06 About Seth 5:20 Teacher to Tech Coach 10:54 Balancing tech and teach skills 12:40 Changes in education 18:12 Tech training teachers 22:16 MIE Expert Program 26:26 Connecting with Seth Seth Fewell: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

The Power of Transformation with Debbie Tannenbaum

0:00 Intro 3:14 About Debbie 7:16 How EdTech has changed, the cloud 11:05 Book 15:40 Creation over consumption 18:13 Teaching kids tech 20:50 Growing you PLN 24:00 Technology for transformation 26:50 Rapid fire questions 31:20 Connecting with Debbie Debbie Tannenbaum: Website | Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Empowering Teachers with Classroom Management Software

0:00 Intro 4:26 Interview with Kathi 9:53 Evaluating and trialing software for teachers 13:52 Implementing Dyknow while students are remote 16:40 Teacher’s feedback 25:00 Technology integration as classrooms reopen 32:18 Connecting with Kathi Kathi Kerznowski: Website | Twitter | Sail the 7Cs with Microsoft Education Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Rethinking Instruction to be Student-Centered

0:00 Intro 3:10 Instructional coach 6:25 Progressive learning 7:58 Google classroom to Canvas 9:30 School culture 18:18 Social-Emotional Learning 24:30 Jennifer’s book, the sequel to Award-Winning Culture 28:43 Connecting with Jennifer Jennifer Appel: Website | Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Introducing EdTech Roundtable

0:00 Intro 0:41 DyKnow’s digital events 3:30 What to expect 4:30 Overview of panelists 8:45 Live Twitter chat Register for the event Tierra Leustig: LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

The Power of the Social Media PLN in K-12 Education with Maggie O'Scanaill

0:00 Intro 2:22 Conversation with Maggie 4:30 Hot topics amongst teachers 7:07 PLN on Twitter 11:14 Live digital events 14:42 Education influencers 19:40 Ed Tech Roundtable February 19 23:00 Going back to the classroom 24:28 Connecting with DyKnow Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Bridging the Gap in Global Education during Distance Learning

0:00 Intro 3:45 Conversation with Ryan 6:10 School Rubric 11:08 Learning from International Schools 17:31 Returning to in-person classroom 21:26 Distanced Learning 27:55 Need for physical schools 28:42 Connecting with Ryan Ryan Sagare: About Ryan | SchoolRubric | Twitter | LinkedIn Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Now is the Time to Drive Innovation in K-12 Classrooms with Adam Welcome

0:00 Intro 2:36 Introducing Adam 4:54 Classroom Podcast and FLIP learning 9:16 The Adam Welcome Show 11:16 Stop talking, start doing 14:20 Reflecting on 2020 17:04 Example of forward-thinking teacher 20:00 Transitioning to in-person learning 25:18 Advice to educators 27:46 Connecting with Adam Adam Welcome: Website | Twitter | Instagram Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Reflecting on a Year of K-12 Uncertainty and Looking Ahead to 2021

0:00 Intro 1:28 Introducing Tierra 2:57 Looking back on 2020 6:56 Reflecting on the 8 Digital Events 11:11 Growing the podcast and Youtube channel 14:30 Looking ahead 17:55 New product announcements for 2021 20:35 Outro Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Tierra Leustig: Email | LinkedIn

Driving Student Engagement Virtually with 2nd Graders during the Pandemic

0:00 Intro 3:24 Start of Interview 6:00 Teaching 2nd grade virtually 7:30 Letting go control 9:18 Zoom fatigue and student engagement 12:45 Tech platforms and tools 14:43 Resources from district 15:53 Twitter PLN 18:32 Advice to fellow teachers 19:58 Connecting with Melisa 20:20 Outro Melisa Hayes: Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Building an Award Winning Culture with Hans Appel

0:00 Intro and Announcements 3:46 Start of Interview 8:24 Emotionally supporting students 15:30 Intentionally building school culture 18:50 Student-led podcast 22:00 Writing Award Winning Culture 25:10 Be a creator, not just a consumer 27:35 Best time for change 30:10 Connecting with Hans 31:00 Outro National Student Engagement Summit on December 11, 2020: Register here Hans Appel: Website | Twitter | Instagram Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Being Mindful of Teacher Mental Health with Mandy Froehlich

0:00 Intro 5:18 Mandy Froehlich’s background 9:38 3 Elements of a resilient teacher in 2020 15:03 Supporting struggling staff 18:00 Technology Integration and Pedagogy 22:34 Re-rollout of one-to-one teaching 27:00 Advice to tech coach, avoiding demoralization 31:05 Mandy’s books 34:00 Outro National Student Engagement Summit on December 11, 2020: Register here Mandy Froehlich: Website | Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Building Engagement in a Hybrid Classroom with Debra Jacoby

0:00 Intro and announcements 4:58 Start of Interview 6:30 Working at Pine Crest School 8:04 Connecting to curriculum and integration is magic 10:10 Hybrid/HyFlex learning 14:11 Hurdles and successes of hybrid learning 18:10 Engaging “zoomies” and “roomies” 23:00 Communicating with staff 25:15 Advice on classroom engagement 26:48 Connecting with Debra 28:20 Outro Debra Jacoby: Twitter | Createalab Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Solving the Student Engagement Gap with Katie Bond

0:00 Intro and announcements 5:07 Interview begins 7:16 Role of Digital Learning Specialist 9:10 Challenges of teaching split classes 10:40 Adaptability of teachers 12:03 Student Engagement 22:52 Advice to past self 23:06 Outro Katie Bond: Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Advocating for Student Voices with LaQuisha Hall

0:00 Intro 3:02 Interview beings 4:54 Queendom T.E.A. 8:19 Advising teachers on student engagement 11:04 SEL, Student Voice, Restorative Circles 17:58 Shifting school culture 20:20 Story of success 24:00 Advice to teachers during remote learning 26:12 Connecting with LaQuisha 26:45 Outro LaQuisha Hall: Website | Twitter | Facebook Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

The Power of Voice Learning with Misha Feigenson

0:00 Intro 6:06 Misha Feigenson’s background 10:35 Screen-free active learning 13:13 First classrooms to use voice technology 16:08 Personalized learning 17:48 Future of voice technology, privacy concerns 22:54 Learning languages 25:30 Connecting with Misha 26:04 Outro Misha Feigenson: Thinking Cap Innovations | YouTube Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

The Emergence of Digital Badge Credentials with Noah Geisel

0:00 Intro 3:40 Interview starts 5:00 The greatest resource 7:24 Advise to K-12 leaders 9:32 Equity, Access, Opportunity 11:40 Personalized Learning 13:53 Human-centered design 18:00 Digital Badge Credentials 31:40 Badge Summit 35:33 Connecting with Noah 36:20 Closing Noah Geisel: Medium | Twitter | Badge Summit Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Facilitating Change in K-12 Education with Derek McCoy

0:00 Intro 3:00 Interview starts 3:53 Derek’s school district 5:38 Need for change in K-12 8:15 Being a “Change Leader” 12:30 Shift from managing people to building relationships 19:39 Professional Learning Network 27:29 What’s most important 31:05 Connecting with Derek 32:58 Closing Derek McCoy: Twitter | Instagram | Website | Book Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Closing the Digital Divide with Sean Coffron

0:00 Intro 2:27 Conversation with Sean 4:38 Biggest challenges in remote learning 6:58 SEL (social emotional learning) 10:06 Student Discipline 11:44 Professional development over the summer 15:30 Improving teacher’s tech-comfortability 17:21 Internet accessibility 23:17 Predictions about technology and the future of education 26:33 Outro Sean Coffron: Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Progressive Learning Week Recap

0:00 Intro 2:56 Planning the Progressive Learning Conference 7:36 Recap of the presentations 9:26 Monday, Tara Martin, understanding and empathy 10:51 Tuesday, Jill Thompson, Core Four 11:59 Wednesday, Chris Woods, STEM 1 3:25 Thursday, TreeFish EDU, FLIP learning 14:37 Friday, George Valenzuela, Equity and Digital Divide 16:33 Progressive Learning Partner Program 17:59 Exciting future of education and Dyknow 21:20 Outro Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Assessing Students in the Digital Age with Holly Clark

0:00 Intro 3:30 Introducing Holly Clark 5:01 Career changes since COVID 6:15 The One-to-One classroom 9:43 Adopting technology 10:58 Assessing students in the digital world 13:34 Digital Pedagogy and tools for remote learning 16:42 Where does progressive learning start 19:48 Personalized learning approach 27:24 Feedback for district leaders 29:22 Connecting with Holly 31:46 Closing Holly Clark: Twitter | Instagram |Website Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

How to Cultivate a Culture of Risk Taking with Evan Robb

0:00 Intro 4:10 Start of Evan Rob Interview 6:19 Challenges of this school year 9:40 Equity and access to technology 13:17 Students families 16:21 Environment of risk taking 25:40 Intersection of business and K-12 32:42 How educators can be better leaders 35:44 Connecting with Evan Rob 36:40 Outro Evan Robb: Twitter | The Robb Review Blog | Ted Talk Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube | Progressive Learning Conference

Educational Equity, SEL, and the Importance of Teacher Prep with Jorge Valenzuela

0:00 Intro 3:20 Start of Interview 4:57 Rev Up Robotics 7:04 Teaching Computer Science 10:46 Jorge’s career path 17:45 Teacher Prep 23:13 Progressive and Remote Learning 29:32 Educational Equity, SEL 31:47 Predictions for the school year 34:42 Connecting with Jorge 35:52 Outro Jorge Valenzuela: Lifelong Learning Defined |Twitter | Facebook | Edutopia Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube | Progressive Learning Conference

Building the Creative Classroom with John Spencer

0:00 Intro 2:29 Speakers of Progressive Learning Conference 6:58 Introducing John Spencer 8:45 Back to school 9:41 Middle school to college professor 12:33 John’s quest 14:49 Creative Classroom 21:34 Dr. Dan’s Workshops 24:05 Pros and Cons of the immediate need for remote learning 26:56 Hopeful outcomes for 2020-2021 School Year 28:41 Connecting with John John Spencer: Website | Twitter | YouTube Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube | Progressive Learning Conference

The Road to Awesome with Darrin Peppard

0:00 Intro 1:30 Progressive Learning Conference/Week Sep 21-25 8:20 Superintendent preparing for back to school 8:47 Reflecting on the initial lock down 13:43 The values Darrin leads with 17:02 Writing “Road to Awesome” 6 strongest values 23:30 Improving the school culture 25:29 Story of resilience 30:04 Good vs Great Leadership 33:58 Failure 40:58 Connecting with Darrin 42:10 Outro Darrin Peppard: Road to Awesome | Twitter | Facebook Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube | Progressive Learning Conference

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Breaking Silos, and Aligning Educators with Ari Flewelling

0:00 Intro 5:35 Progressive Learning Conference/Week September 28 9:03 Ari Flewelling’s Background 12:40 Back to school 15:32 Communication and transparency 18:09 Professional Development 22:49 Uniting departments, breaking silos, aligning educators 28:36 Differentiating PD 32:44 Lessons for admins 38:23 Reaching Ari 38:57 Closing Ari Flewelling: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

5 Takeaways for Back to School

0:00 Intro 2:06 Progressive Learning Conference 4:49 Back to School 9:61 1-Adaptability 12:22 2-Progressive Learning 14:04 3-Personalized Learning 16:50 4-Building a Professional Learning Network (PLN) 18:22 5-Communication 20:20 Outro Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

How to Leverage Brain Based Learning in Your Instructional Strategies

0:00 Intro 2:51 Marcia Tate Intro 5:46 47 years in K-12 Education and Professional Development 9:55 “Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites” 16:33 Brain-based learning 21:47 Social Emotional Learning 27:28 Advice on the upcoming school year 20:50 Connecting with Marcia 33:02 Closing Dr. Marcia Tate: Twitter | Developing Minds Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Professional Development and Creating Resources for Remote Learning

0:00 Intro 7:21 Introducing Miguel Gulin 9:11 Professional background in K-12 education 12:26 Curriculum vs technology, funding disparities 16:36 Professional development and creating resources 22:14 Challenges and plans for upcoming school year 29:28 FLIP and blended teaching 33:34 Opportunities and upsides 33:47 Connecting with Miguel and TCEA 39:48 Closing Miguel Guhlin: TCEA Blog | Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Remote Learning Recap Vol. 2

0:00 Intro Remote Learning Challenges 3:57 Erika Rodriguez 5:19 Rachelle Dene Poth 6:38 Pearl Arredondo 8:18 Josh Bridges Challenges Brought on by Remote Learning 9:44 Elizabeth Walhof 11:34 Sean Coffron 13:35 Jake Miller 14:57 Erika Rodriguez Remote Learning Preparation 16:14 Eric Guise 18:00 Chris Woods 19:38 Dr. Monica Burns Remote Learning Advice 21:55 Elizabeth Walhof 25:13 Stephanie Howell 25:51 Monica Burns 28:57 Outro Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Remote Learning Recap Vol. 1

0:00 Intro 2:24 Brett’s takeaway from the previous episodes 7:58 Utilizing Dyknow 11:22 Coaching the Tech Coaches workshop 14:08 Advice for Educators and Tech Coaches during Remote Learning 14:08 Sean Coffron 16:22 Rachelle Dene Poth 18:29 Erika Rodriguez 19:32 Scott Nunes & Matthew Ketchum 23:03 Pearl Arredondo 24:17 Opinions on the Future of Remote Learning 24:17 Sean Coffron 27:00 Eric Guise 30:16 Monica Burns 33:38 Erik Youngman 34:56 Josh Bridges 40:24 Tierra Leustig, Resources from Dyknow 43:20 Closing Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | YouTube

How to be R.E.A.L. when using Technology with Tara Martin

0:00 Intro 3:21 Introducing Tara Martin 4:16 Tara’s career 9:21 Building an Instructional Technology Plan 13:48 Importance of a Professional Learning Network 17:59 Cannonballing 22:25 Founding BookSnaps 31:24 REAL- Relatable, Exposed Vulnerability, Approachable, Learning through Life 36:02 Being REAL during remote learning 38:37 Connecting with Tara Martin 40:10 Closing Tara Martin: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Podcast Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website | YouTube

Tacos and Technology: A Conversation with Jake Miller from the #EduDuctTape Podcast

0:00 Intro 2:49 Coaching the Tech Coaches Workshop July 10 6:12 Introducing Jake Miller 6:54 Start of interview 8:26 Passion for presenting EdTech 13:19 Finding Inspiration 15:45 Teachers and technology during COVID-19 19:02 Paradox of choice 23:44 Professional Development 30:30 Predictions for the future of K-12 learning 32:40 Connecting with Jake 33:25 Becoming the “Edu Gif guy” 35:48 Closing Information Jake Miller: Twitter | Instagram | #EduDuctTape Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Coaching the Tech Coaches Workshop: Register Here (July 10) Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

Using Digital Channels to Build Your K-12 PLN During Quarantine

0:00 Intro 5:30 Introducing Bruce Reicher 6:50 Start of interview 10:00 TV production and sports broadcasting 15:44 Professional development during remote learning 20:09 Technology Tool Ambassador 27:40 Building a PLN 3 33:32 Giving and getting knowledge 38:06 Co-writing “Scripted, an Educators Guide to Media in the Classroom” 43:35 Reminiscing about sports 46:48 Connecting with Bruce 49:29 Closing Bruce Reicher: Twitter | August 11, 2020 releasing, “Scripted, an Educators Guide to Media in the Classroom” Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

Crash Course on How to Do Flipped Learning

0:00 Intro 1:43 Coaching the Tech Coaches Workshop 4:00 Introducing Kyle Niemis 5:00 Conversation Starts 6:15 Kyle’s remote leaning experience 7:38 Co-creating ClassroomQ 11:00 Flipped Learning 17:21 Feedback from parents 20:40 Student’s own pace of learning 24:08 Teacher’s role in ﬂipped learning 27:41 Future of ﬂipped learning 28:49 Connecting with Kyle 29:32 Closing Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website Kyle Niemis: ClassroomQ | Twitter | YouTube

Fostering Relationships and Creating Clarity with Blended Learning

0:00 Intro 2:46 Connect, rate, and review 7:04 Introducing Stephanie Howell 8:24 Interview Starts 9:00 Working in the summer 11:11 Preparing for an uncertain fall 15:40 Training teachers for remote learning 17:39 Blended learning and examples 25:22 The importance of clarity 28:39 Feedback and PLMs (personal learning network) 39:47 Google Innovator Academy 33:54 Advice to tech coaches 35:14 Conclusion Stephanie Howell: Twitter | Website Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter | YouTube Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

How to Embrace Blended Learning and Technology During a Crisis

0:00 Intro 0:42 Reflecting on the school year 6:15 What Dyknow has learned during this time 8:44 Professional Development Summit speakers 14:00 Connecting with Tackling Tech 16:25 Introducing Josh Bridges 17:40 Conversation starts 18:24 Balancing multiple roles during remote learning 20:44 Establishing office hours and work spaces 23:59 Blended Learning 31:38 Tech resistant teachers 33:35 Preparing for the fall 39:27 Important takeaway, being flexible 41:55 Connecting with Josh 42:26 Conclusion Josh Bridges: Twitter | Website Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

Challenging the Status Quo in K-12 Education

0:00 Intro 5:51 Previous Episodes 6:39 5 Star Reviews 9:48 Connecting with Tackling Tech and DyKnow 11:08 Introducing Pearl Arredondo 16:44 Start of Interview 19:50 Pearl’s Ted Talk 22:20 Passion for K-12 education 27:22 Reaching students in difficult circumstances 30:23 Personalized Learning 31:26 Founding the San Fernando Institute for Applied Media 37:16 Timeline of writing the plan for the academy to becoming the Principal 39:59 Reform Education 41:33 Advice for teachers who want to change their schools 43:18 Communication and cross functional collaboration 47:30 Advice for educations going into next semester 49:23 Conclusion Information and Links Pearl Arredondo Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website Pearl Arredondo: TedTalk | Linkedin | Twitter

Leaning on Technology to Take Risks as a Teacher

0:00 Intro 3:47 Rachelle Dene Poth 5:22 Response to COVID-19 8:22 Observations of remote learning and technology 12:29 Future of technology when schools reopen 15:35 Staying connected with students, families, schools 18:59 Streamlining communication 21:11 Favorite tools, Buncee 25:20 Innovation opportunities 28:46 Continuing education after the lockdown, project-based learning 32:45 Relationship between parents and district 35:53 Advice to overwhelmed teachers 38:50 Connecting with Rachelle 41:16 Closing Information Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website Rachelle Dene Poth: Website | Linkedin | Twitter

The Power of STEM and it's Impact on Remote Learning

0:00 Intro 4:49 Introducing Chris Woods 7:17 Passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) 10:15 Building an audience 11:00 Teaching math in a rural district 15:44 Teaching remotely, making videos 19:30 Staying simple and consistent 21:05 Teaching STE(A)M 34:17 Advice and resources 37:09 Future of STEM in remote learning 39:10 Connecting with Chris Woods 40:22 Outro Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website Professional Development Summit: Register Here Chris Woods: STEM Everyday Podcast | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram

How to Use a Growth Mindset When Tackling Remote Learning

0:00 Intro 4:27 Introducing Eric Youngman 6:05 Libertyville School District 70, scope of Eric’s job, stakeholders 8:35 Changes since COVID-19 11:06 6 phases of remote learning implementation 13:44 How Libertyville District prepared and transitioned to e-learning 16:30 Parent feedback 17:34 Growth mindset and SAMR model 24:16 Growth Mindset applied to remote learning 25:16 Eric’s book, “ 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework” 29:25 Future of K-12 Remote Learning 30:42 Advice on creating curriculum 33:07 How to find Eric 33:40 Closing Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website Twitter @Erik_Youngman Teach Better Blog 12 Characteristics of Deliberate

How to Streamline Communication in K-12 Education During Remote Learning and Beyond

0:00 Intro 4:36 Introducing Dr Monica Burns 5:52 Working from home 8:29 Observations of K-12 schools adjusting to remote learning 12:31 Keys to great communication 19:18 Front line of communication, building leaders 23:01 Engaging with student and parents, being sensitive to different situations at home 27:00 Measuring the effectiveness of communication 30:34 Enhancing information with visual and audio elements 32:54 Future of remote learning, preparing for additional remote learning days 27:58 Positive takeaways from this situation 41:30 Connecting with Monica 42:12 Outro Monica Burns: Twitter | Class Tech Tips | Easy EdTech Podcast Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

The Power of Creating Platforms for K-12 Educators Right Now

0:00 Introduction 3:51 Start of interview 5:05 All about Dyknow 6:31 Dyknow holds students accountable 10:26 Needs of teachers, tech coaches & admins during COVID-19 14:55 Building a community of tech coaches 19:08 Biggest challenge of tech coaches 22:10 Dyknow’s outreach 25:15 Recommendation for new community members 30:30 Closing thoughts Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

How to Be on Offense in a Remote Learning Environment

0:00 Intro 5:10 Interview Begins 6:58 Modesto City School District’s preparedness for remote learning 9:17 One to One Program 11:06 Engaging students and wellness checks 13:28 How Modesto Schools successfully transitioned to distance learning 19:01 Impact on teachers 21:38 Student privacy concerns 23:50 Ideal Workflow, useful tools for teachers 26:37 Distance learning tricks and tips and PLN’s 29:54 Future of Distance Learning 32:58 Advice for teachers and tech coaches and building routines 37:22 Connecting with TNT Ed Tech Podcast TNT EdTech: Apple Podcasts | Website Scott Nunes: Twitter Matthew Ketchum: Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Technology Coaching Conference: Facebook Group Dyknow: Website

Prioritizing Time as a Teacher and Parent During COVID-19

0:42 Introduction and DyKnow updates 2:44 Erika Rodriguez introduction 4:10 Adjusting to remote teaching 6:56 Technology challenges, LMS difficulties 8:31 Work/life balance of a remote teacher and parent 11:02 Communication within the district- online PD, Zoom, PLC 12:14 Driving engagement with students 14:08 Digital Citizenship 16:15 Support from the district 17:21 Advice for remote learning teachers 19:27 Conclusion Links Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter | #TechCoachCon Facebook Group Dyknow: Website | Remote Learning Summit

Graduating Teachers from "Tech Uncomfortable" to "Tech Comfortable" with Remote Learning

0:00 Introduction and Remote Learning Summit Info 3:54 Eric Guise background 5:14 Finding new norm during quarantine 7:48 Eric’s tech coach responsibilities 12:05 Tech comfortable/tech uncomfortable teachers 14:41 District preparedness for remote learning and tech inequality 19:28 Resource overwhelm 22:45 Digital Badge System 25:53 SAMR, Technology Integration Matrix 30:13 Measuring student success 33:10 Advice for tech coaches 34:31 GotTechED Podcast Eric’s Guise | Gotteched.com | GoTechEd Twitter | Eric Twitter Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow: Website | Remote Learning Summit

Why the Tech Coach Role Remains Unchanged Amid Remote Learning Discourse

0:42 Information about Dyknow and Technology Coaching Conference 3:18 Introduction Sean Coffron 5:03 How Manassas City Public Schools are continuing education during the pandemic 7:14 Technology platform, Schoology 8:47 Changes to workflow-entirely remote workplace and classroom 10:40 How Sean supports and coaches teachers virtually 14:15 Two metrics; interest and proficiency in technology 16:48 Digital citizenship 21:05 Advice to K-12 technology coaches and educators 23:39 Future of remote learning 26:22 Connecting with Sean Links : Sean Coffron: Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin Tackling Tech: Website | Twitter Dyknow

How to Create and Pave a Nontraditional Career Path in K-12 Education

0:42 Introduction and addressing the current state of the world 2:50 How Elizabeth’s district is responding to COVID-19 8:19 Elizabeth’s nontraditional and surprising career path 10:13 Advice on moving from School to District Level, knowing your strengths 13:30 How to align and evaluate teams 17:05 More efficient meetings and quick 3 part summaries; big points, action items, asking for input 19:50 Successful communication between school and district level 22:22 Elizabeth’s transition from a District Role to School Leadership role 28:10 Advice for educators during this crisis and transitioning to e-learning and finding life balance 33:37 InnEdCo 34:18 Closing Elizabeth Walhof Links: Linkedin | InnEdCO Tackling Tech Links: Website | Twitter

Building Systems and the Power of Professional Learning Communities

0:00 Intro :41 Intro of Dr Josue Falaise and the importance of his name 2:40 Josue’s background in education 3:59 Building and developing systems, implementing technology in K12 classrooms 6:16 Professional learning communities, finding the inequities and inequalities that currently exist and ensuring cultural competency among teachers and administrators 9:54 Exploring issues in urban vs suburban school districts 11:35 Is tech really that important in education, students and teachers as “digital citizens” 15:34 “Technology coaches” help teachers learn technology 18:52 Professional development in schools 22:43 Staying on top of K12 classroom trends 25:00 Get in touch Josue Links: Linkedin | Instagram | Twitter Tackling Tech Dyknow | Twitter | Facebook

Welcome to Tackling Tech

K-12 classrooms today look completely different than when we were students a decade ago. Schools have replaced the dust from chalkboards with the streamlined interactions of digital whiteboards. Districts are trading in their old, heavy, and expensive textbooks for powerful Chromebooks. Administrators, teachers, and students all have mini computers in their pockets that can give them answers to anything by just saying, “Hey Siri”. This digital transformation happened with the blink of an eye and now everyone is tasked with cracking the code to effective integration as technology continues to change education. The challenge? There are hundreds of EdTech tools to choose from, and countless ways to try and buy them. Administrators have options. Now they can choose the cost-efficient online experience to find technology tools instead of jumping through red tape to get approval to see the same tools at trade shows. Technology Coaches can demo new classroom tools with a couple of clicks…

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