Episodes
March 14, 2024
Dean Tolson – NBA Basketball Player and Author of the book Power Forward - The Jeff Bradbury Show
In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes former NBA player, author, and motivational speaker Dean Tolson on to the podcast to discuss his journey from an orphanage not ever learning how to read or write to becoming a Magna Cum Laude Master’s Degree student . . . with a stop in the middle playing for the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics. 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 tod...
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March 12, 2024
California Online Public Schools: A Blueprint for How to Successfully Educate Staff, Students, and your Community
In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes California Online Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Richard Savage onto the podcast to discuss how he and his team have created a 20 year fully online educational program that supports more than 2,500 students. 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 … All about the California Online Public Schools 20+...
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March 12, 2024
California Online Public Schools: A Blueprint for How to Successfully Educate Staff, Students, and your Community
In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes California Online Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Richard Savage onto the podcast to discuss how he and his team have created a 20 year fully online educational program that supports more than 2,500 students. 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 … All about the California Online Public Schools 20+...
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March 11, 2024
Supporting English Language Learners using Air Language
In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes educator and entrepreneur Kyle Larson on the program to discuss Air Language, a platform he created to support English Language Learners. 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 … How are school districts and teachers currently supporting English Language Learners? Why AIR Language is different than oth...
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March 1, 2024
College Contact: Supporting Students & Families through the College Admissions Process
In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Sophie Smith and Leah Guesman from College Contact on the podcast to learn about the current state of the college admissions process. 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 the current state of the College Admissions Process? Has the process changed at all in the last 10+ years? What is the ...
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Feb. 27, 2024
How Can We Support Student Innovation Through Authentic and Meaningful Feedback?
In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Carolyn Sloan, Dr. Lindsay Kwock Hu, and Dory Weiss on the program to discuss ways that we can provide students with meaningful authentic feedback. 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 … Providing Targeted Feedback to Students How to motivate students Project-Based Learning - Getting students interes...
Feb. 5, 2024
Using Educational Podcasts to Tell Your Story
Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes John Mitchell, Nicholas Damiani and Stephanie Petro on the podcast to discuss how they are leveraging audio and video podcast to support their strategic communication vision as well as provide students with real world activities that will help them in their futures. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, pl...
Jan. 20, 2024
Adam Bellow – Co-Founder of Breakout EDU - The Jeff Bradbury Show
In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, Jeff welcomes Breakout EDU Co-Founder Adam Bellow on the program to discuss the FETC conference and the future of Technology Integration. 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 our Guest, Adam Bellow Adam Bellow began his career in the classroom as a High School English teacher. He has worked as a technology training specialist, Director ...
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Jan. 20, 2024
How Can You Move the Needle of Innovation in Your School District? (Featuring Matthew Joseph)
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes podcaster, author, and Digital Learning Leader Matthew Joseph on the podcast to discuss why it’s important not only to have a clear district vision for technology integration but a clear plan for how Instructional Coaches will play a pivotal part in executing that 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! In This Episode … FETC...
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Jan. 11, 2024
FETC 2024 - A Conversation with Jennifer Womble
Welcome to "Digital Learning Today," a brand-new podcast for educators and educational leaders interested in building a culture of standards-based and future-ready digital learning classrooms in their school districts. Each week we will look at how we can best equip and support our teachers with the skills, knowledge, and professional development needed to help our students become college and career-ready through the development of innovative teaching spaces and dynamic planning. On this week's...
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May 10, 2023
95 Phonics Core Program: Unlocking the Power of Literacy for Every Child
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Stewart, Chief Academic Office for 95 Percent Group on to the program to discuss 95 Phonics Core Program® is a K–5 phonics program taught to the whole class within the Tier 1 reading block. It is evidence-based, proven to meet ESSA Level 1 criteria, and evidence-aligned with the science of reading. The program builds critical phonics skills through explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction that meets students where they are a...
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Jan. 14, 2023
How Can School Districts Support Pre-Service and New Teachers in their First Few Years?
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Nebraska educator Jennifer Yoder onto the podcast to discuss how teachers can support pre-service and new teachers in their first few years in the classroom. A special THANK YOU to the NEA Foundation for supporting this episode and connecting Mrs. Yoder and I. 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 … Teacher short...
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Jan. 9, 2023
Are You Prepared to Work Less but … Teach More???
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes author, podcaster and Australian educator Dan Jackson on the podcast to discuss the upcoming Inaugural Online Effective Teaching 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! The Inaugural Online Effective Teaching Conference 16th-20th January 2023 Click Here to Register! What can I expect to learn? This conference isn't ca...
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Dec. 17, 2022
Dive into UDL (Universal Design for Learning)
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes ISTE Authors Luis Perez and Kendra Grant to discuss the importance of bringing in UDL, or Universal Design for Learning into your classrooms and coaching conversations. 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! Dive into URL Order Your Copy on Amazon Today! In this new edition of the popular book Dive Into UDL, learn how Universal De...
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Dec. 5, 2022
Should Teachers and Coaches Pursue Higher Education Degrees and Certificates?
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Betty Chandy, Director of the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) Certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program at University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education to discuss the options that teachers have in todays virtual learning environment to advance their careers. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let ...
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Aug. 23, 2022
Is K12 Preparing Students Properly for Postsecondary Education and the Workforce?
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes BloomTech CEO Austen Allred on the program to discuss how alternative education, such as online tech training programs, can be a reliable and faster path to a high-paying job. He says that education shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all, and nontraditional education can be the best option for many people—from recent high school graduates to career changers. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit o...
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July 11, 2022
Happy Birthday TeacherCast! | ISTE 2022 Wrap-Up & Review
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we celebrate our 11th Anniversary! 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 our Interview Guests Ripple Effects John Ray-Keil, CEO / Heidi Raykeil, Chief Product Officer Founded in 1997 by child advocate/media creator Alice Ray and technology innovator and producer Sarah Berg, Ripple Effects is a multi-award winning, social enterprise (WM...
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Sept. 13, 2021
The Maker Playbook: A Podcast to Support Creative and Inclusive Learning Experiences: Featuring Caroline Haebig
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Caroline Haebig, author of the new ISTE publication “The Maker Playbook” to discuss the importance of giving students the opportunity to explore their world and ask questions about their surroundings. 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 our Guest: Caroline Haebig Based in Wisconsin, Caroline Haebig has extensive exp...
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Aug. 30, 2021
The Importance of Two-Way Communication for both Teachers and Parents
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Brian Grey from Remind to discuss the importance of creating a clear two-way communications system between school districts and community members. 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 ... We will discuss back-to-school and why school will be even more challenging this year – what is driving this The Relati...
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Aug. 30, 2021
How to Choose The Best Camera Hardware For Your Classrooms and Athletic Teams
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Stephen Heywood and Scott Killian to discuss how one school district is harnessing the power of digital video to enhance the impact of curricular and athletic activities in their community. 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 problem – Covid restrictions limiting the possibility of in-person school...
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Aug. 17, 2021
LEGO Education Launches “Spike Essential” to support STEAM Education in K-5 Classrooms
In this episode of The TeacherCast Podcast Jeff sits down with Dr. Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact US for LEGO Education to discuss the brand new SPIKE Essential. Announced as part of the LEGO Learning System, LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE™ Essential to engage students in STEAM through playful learning experiences, putting them on the path to become resilient, independent thinkers SPIKE Essential joins LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime, LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Essential, and LEGO® Educ...
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June 22, 2021
Introducing the Lexile and Quantile Educator Academy
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sue Ann Towle from MetaMetrics to discuss the Lexile & Quantile Educator Academy, a new self-paced professional learning program to help teachers learn how to have a deeper understanding of Lexile and Quantile frameworks. To receive a $10 discount, please use the code "TeachCast" 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 Thi...
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Dec. 7, 2020
Is Project Based Learning in a Hybrid Environment Possible?
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we learn about two great STEM Challenges for K12 Students. 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 Discovery Education: About: Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Website: https://www.DiscoveryEducation.com Twitter: h...
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Dec. 2, 2020
SWANK K-12 Streaming: A Complete Video Partner for Your School District
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of Educational Video Streaming in your school district and classroom. Swank K-12 Streaming makes it easy for teachers to incorporate high-quality films into their lesson plans, whether they are planning for in-person or virtual learning. Their online streaming film library includes thousands of films for educational support, including the top feature films, documentaries, and foreign titles. Powered by Swank Motion Pictures,...