Episodes

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Diane Manser discuss the various ways that Canva can be used in the classroom. They talk about the updates and features of Canva, as well as the ease of use for both teachers and students. They highlight the importance of building relationships with students and using Canva to create visually appealing presentations and handouts. They also discuss the use of Canva for creating business cards, email signatures, and social media graph...

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, host Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Diane Manser, an English teacher and author, about the emotional challenges of teaching. Manser discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing the emotional impact of teaching, as well as strategies for building relationships with students and colleagues. She also shares some technology tools she uses in her classroom, such as ThingLink and Padlet, to engage students and facilitate discussions. The episode conclu...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Diane Manser and Allison Peterson on the program to discuss how Instructional Coaches and Teachers can work together in the classroom this year to support student achievement. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly new...

In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Nell Rosenberg, the National Director for Teleservices at the Clark Schools for Hearing and Speech. They discuss how to support students with hearing difficulties and the services provided by Clark Schools. Nell explains that Clark has been serving children who are deaf and hard of hearing for over 150 years and offers day school programs, mainstream services, and a tele-services program. She also shares her background as a s...

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh, authors of the book 'Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners.' They discuss the importance of personalized learning and how to implement it in schools. They emphasize the need to identify each student as an individual and provide experiences that are engaging and challenging at their own level. They also highlight the significance of celebrating student wins and creating a culture of personalization. The convers...

Show Notes In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Katie Novak on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About SMART Technologies SMART Technologies is a pioneering force in the development of interactive technology solutions. Renowned for SMART Board® interactive displays and comprehensive software offerings, the company is ...

In this episode, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Jed Stefanowicz about his book 'Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture for Content Creation'. They discuss their experiences at the ISTE conference and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. They highlight the importance of utility and use cases when considering AI tools for the classroom. They also discuss the challenge of creating a culture of content creation in schools and the benefits of active technology use by students....

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sue Ann Towle, Vice President, Product Management, MetaMetrics on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024 to discuss the new Lexile & Quantile Hub. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … MetaMetrics, an innovative leader in educational measurement, assessment, and AI announced at ISTE, the launch of the redes...

To Read our Extended Coverage of zSpace, please check out our full ISTELive blog post! ZSpace is an augmented and virtual reality laptop device that brings immersive learning to students without requiring a head-mounted display. It can be used for a wide range of subjects, from animal structure and function to automotive assembly. ZSpace is used in elementary schools all the way up to medical professionals. The technology allows students to manipulate variables and interact with content, provid...

As educators, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our teaching methods and better understand our students. This week at the ISTELive Conference, I had the opportunity to meet Eric Swanson, Senior VP of Product Management, Practice and Instruction, and Storey Sitwala, Senior Director of Product Management at Renaissance, to learn about a brand new and groundbreaking platform that promises to transform the educational landscape: Renaissance Next. Follow Our Podcast And Subscribe View All E...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Ryan Read on the show to discuss Prompt Engineering and how we can support our teachers and students in the classroom while discussing Artificial Intelligence. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is Prompt Designing? How to determine your AI Program for the job you need to work on Micros...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … New Products for the Summer of 2024 What is new at VEX Robotics? Fi...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Cathy Collins, a Library Media Specialist and ISTE+ASCD Board Member on the show to discuss the ISTELive 2024 conference and how school districts can leverage Artificial Intelligence to teach Digital Literacy. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … New Book: Teaching News Literacy in the Age of AI...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Thomas on the program to discuss the 2024 ISTELive conference! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! ISTE 2024 Sessions to Check Out! ONSITE ATTENDEE CONTENTChallenge Design: Getting Started and Going Deeper Learn how to design experiential, standards-driven, problem-based challenges that grow with you and your ...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ernie Delgado on the program to discuss the upcoming Innovative Educator Conference happening in Southern California on July 29-31. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Innovative Educator Conference (Website) Conferences as a Vender How will AI impact our students in the future Top 3 technology innovations that ha...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Christine Cunningham, Senior Vice President of STEM Learning at the Museum of Science, Boston to discuss how educators and parents worldwide can use their new YES STEM Curriculum in their classrooms! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … STEM is for everyone/every student—YES applies a new model ...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Rayna Freedman on the program to discuss how she has revolutionized learning in her 5th grade classroom through Project Based Learning. In this episode we learn her strategies for creating student podcasts, blogs, and keeping parents engaged throughout the school year. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Follow O...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Melisa Hayes on to the podcast to talk about ISTE 2024 and how you can make the most out of the big conference this year! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … ISTE 2024 Melisa’s ISTE Sessions Swivl EdPuzzle Booth - Tuesday at 10:00a.m ISTE Playgrounds Littles Taking Action with SDG's - Wednesda...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kim Zajac on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used to support teacher workload and supporting inclusion and accessibility in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … ISTE 2024 Instructional Coaches Playground - Monday June 24, 12-2 Basecamp for Creatives Playgro...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Chris Cleveland from Pixm Security on the podcast to learn how school districts can not only keep themselves safe from potential hackers but provide valuable professional development to their staff to avoid cyber attacks. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … Why are schools being targeted in cyber a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Adam Geller from EdThena on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used for self-evaluation by staff members in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … The emergence of AI in education How AI can support teacher professional learning How the AI Coach platform works /...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Susan Bearden and Dr. Beth Holland on the program to discuss the 2024 National EdTech Plan and how you can use it to develop your schools digital learning strategic plan! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Learn about the National Educational Technology Plan Today! In This Episode … What is the National Educational...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Andrew Caffrey, CEO at Canopy Education on the program to discuss how your students can become Google Certified this year! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … Google Student certification program Transforming teaching and learning with technology Community Interest / 1% for the Planet Training a...

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy from Vex on the program to discuss how your school district can bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms today! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In This Episode … What is VEX Robotics? Tell us about the VEX World Championships How...