Episodes

ORIGO Education brings a conceptual understanding of mathematics to the forefront of teaching and learning. Their instructional approach builds on students' natural ability to develop understanding and number sense. It helps students avoid misconceptions and promotes confidence with efficient thinking strategies. Games and practical applications help to cement the concepts and skills. ORIGO believes: Learning is a social process that requires language and discourse. Students who develop strong ...

To help support teachers and students during the COVID-19 crisis, K-12 publishing company, TCI, is offering free digital access to its platform for learning social studies and science to qualified schools and teachers until the end of the school year. Used by more than 200,000 teachers in 50,000 schools around the country, TCI’s science and social studies curriculums and services for educators are based on proven teaching strategies and practices that bring education to life in order to achieve...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with 3M Young Scientist Chalenge winner Hannah Herbst to discuss the importance not only of encouraging your students to take that next step into STEM Education but how to support your students when THEY are the ones directing their own learning and seeking your guidance. 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 ......

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we discuss the importance of helping our students understand Copyright law and how it can affect the projects that they work on each day in class. 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 Discuss Why we believe that kids today need to be taught the basics of copyright.It has become an essential element of digital literacy. Stu...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Nefertiti Dukes, the Educator Growth Lead at Screencastify on the podcast to discuss 5 Ways to use Video in the Classroom. Are you using Screencastify in your classroom to create video tutorials or other curricular projects? We would love to hear from you! Please leave us a comment below and share what is awesome about your classroom! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Hillary Scharton from Instructure (CanvasLMS) to discuss the importance of creating meaningful, obtainable, and measurable New Year Resolutions with your students. About our Guest: Hilary Scharton VP, K-12 STRATEGY Hilary Scharton loves education and has worked in it, in some form or another, for her entire career. As VP of K-12 Strategy for Instructure, she sets the strategic vision for how Canvas makes its products even more aw...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes VP of K-12 Strategy, Hillary Scharton and Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Education, Mike Tholfsen on the show to discuss how the Immersive Reader can now be used to help millions of students using the Canvas Learning Management System. “Reading is foundational to learning, and through this partnership Instructure and Microsoft will help more students of all abilities learn,” said Tara Gunther, VP of partnerships at Instructure. “...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we meet Colorado Science Teacher Ryan Johson who last year, mentored a team of students to the final round of the Conrad Challenge. The Conrad Challenge invites teams of 2-5 students between the ages of 13-18, along with a coach (who may be a teacher, administrator, business leader, or another adult) to innovate new products and services that address global issues in one of six categories: Aerospace & Aviation Cyber-Technology & Security Energy & Envi...

In this episode of the TeacherCast we are having the second podcast in our LEGO Education series all about STEM robotics league, FIRST LEGO League. Some of you who are listeners may be involved in FIRST LEGO League yourselves. Maybe you’re a parent or a teacher who is a coach of FIRST LEGO League or you may have a child who is involved in FIRST LEGO League. As a Master Educator for LEGO Education I’ve been excited to learn more about the program and a few weeks ago held an interview with FIRST L...

Are you looking to start the year off by introducing a fully immersive Digital Classroom? In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Lee Wilson from FreshGrade onto the program to discuss several things that teachers should have set up this year in their Digital Classroom. In this episode, we discuss: Why should teachers really embrace the concept of a Digital Classroom? What are the components of a Digital Classroom? (Learning Network) What is an End-to-End Learning Workflow Ho...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes writer, author, and entrepreneur Shane DeRolf from BigWordClub on the program to talk about how teachers can start with a single idea and turn it into a profitable business concept. If you have an idea that you would like to turn into something special, please visit www.BuildYourEDUBrand.com to learn how we can work together this year to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we discuss: Big word club What is an entr...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes the Global Director of Education from Cisco, Renee Patton on the program to discuss the topic of Teachers being Entrepreneurs. If you are interested in starting a side business to support your teaching, or if you have ever had a student come to you and say “I have an idea … now, what?” this is a fantastic episode that features tips, tricks, and amazing stories of what is happening in today's classrooms. Today's podcast is brought to you...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes EdTechTeam founder and CEO, Dr. Mark Wagner on the program to discuss why it's vitally important for teachers to help students understand how they each can create their own future by setting goals and helping them on their path to achieving them. In this episode, we discuss: Who is Mark Wagner? The History of EdTechTeamFrom concept to consumer From local to global Summits Services Press Student Voice Foundation Dynamic Learning Pr...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Steve Halliwell and Cheryl Miller on the program from Promethean to discuss how technology can assist our teachers in the classroom. In this episode, we discuss: How do we define Gamification? Grading Badging How to demonstrate proficiency Goal Setting (Putting the students in charge of their learning) Asking students to play a variety of rolls Bringing the competitive nature of Sports into the classroom Why gamification is a necessi...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we speak with Kim Wierman to learn about the FIRST LEGO League. For more than 30 years, FIRST has partnered with LEGO Education to provide outstanding collaborative learning environments and student competitions that ask teams of students to use the LEGO brick to solve a real-world problem. In this episode, we discuss: What is FIRST LEGO League? FIRST LEGO League vs FIRST LEGO League Jr LEGO Mindstorms Professional Development for Teachers What d...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff welcomes Travis Allen from iSchool Initiative on the program to discuss why it's important for teachers to allow students to have the opportunity to solve real-world problems in the classroom. I had the privilege of meeting Travis this year at ISTE where he and his team at iSchool Initiative partnered with Cisco to create an immersive, gamified, breakout experience that had 20,000 teachers buzzing during the entire conference. In this interview, ...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sharifa Extavour and Ingrid Renderos to discuss how K12 teachers can help get our college and career ready seniors prepared for their post-graduation activities. In this episode, you will learn: How should we be preparing K12 students for their post-graduation careers? Options for Students after they graduate What skills should be taught? / What skills aren’t being taught? Should there be more of a connection between K-12 and H...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Podcaster and Documentarian Dr. Will Deyamport on the program to discuss the new documentary “The Edupreneur.” If you are interested in learning more about creating a marketable brand for yourself, I highly recommend checking out this video featuring Angela Maiers, Thomas Murray, Eric Scheninger, Robyn Jackson and many more educators. For more information, please visit: www.TeacherCast.net/Edupreneur This podcast is sponsored by Concordia Un...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with ASCD Author Mike Anderson to discuss his new book What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk that Improves Student Learning and Behavior. In this episode, you will learn: What is the importance of the language a teacher uses in the classroom? What first made you aware of the importance of teacher talk? What are some common examples of how teachers end up talking in ways that don’t align with their good goals for students...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, Jeff sits down with Lindsey, Zia, Brandon, and Danielle to learn how Microsoft Learning Consultants are providing FREE support and training to Office365 schools worldwide. In this episode, you will learn: Who are Microsoft Learning Consultants? How are MLC's helping School Districts? What types of training is available? How to contact an MLC? How does a school setup training sessions? How to use Teams and OneNote for Professional Development Ab...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands. Today's episode is brought to you by Student Treasures In this episode, we discuss: What is a brand? Can others build a brand for you? Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start? “I have an idea!” … what happens next? Content Creating Tips and Tricks Advice for those starting out as bloggers / po...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Will Stewart and Lacey Greco on the program to discuss how Edji is being used to help students of all ages improve their reading abilities. In this episode, you will learn: How does Edji help teachers in their classroom? Edji’s Story How Edji is used to get more from classroom reading How can Edji be used in the classroom? Lesson Planning with Edji Teacher Tools inside of Edji Student stories? About Edji Edji is a Free online readi...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD authors Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling on the program to discuss how students can easily pick up complex math concepts no matter what grade or ability level. Please check out their new book available from ASCD Publications for more information on how you can provide quality math education to your students today! We wish to thank ASCD for helping to put this podcast together. In this episode, we discuss: The phases children prog...

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome ASCD authors Jennifer Bay-Williams and Gina Kling on the program to discuss how students can easily pick up complex math concepts no matter what grade or ability level. Please check out their new book available from ASCD Publications for more information on how you can provide quality math education to your students today! We wish to thank ASCD for helping to put this podcast together. In this episode, we discuss: The phases children prog...