Episodes
Sept. 29, 2017
@Eduporium: The Perfect Place to Purchase STEM Equipment for Schools
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Rick Fredkin from Eduporium. Eduporium is a marketplace that acts similar to Amazon, yet is focused on providing school districts a direct, purchase order friendly ...
Sept. 28, 2017
LearnStorm: a FREE challenge that helps students start the year strong from @KhanAcademy
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Eric Li from Khan Academy to discuss LearnStorm 2017, a FREE six-week challenge that helps students build skills and mindsets to start the school year strong. About Khan ...
Sept. 27, 2017
Making Robotics Accessible to all Students with the Edison Robot from @MeetEdison
On today's episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Kat Kennewell and Phil Grigonis on the program to showcase the amazing Edison Robot from Microbric. About Edison Robots In 2014, with only a tiny team based in South A...
Sept. 26, 2017
Learn how to build your own robot car using #GoPiGo from Dexter Industries
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Dexter Industries on the program to showcase their new robot called GoPiGo , the world's best-selling Raspberry Pi Robot. After listening to this episode, I highly recomm...
Sept. 25, 2017
Microsoft YouthSpark: Creating opportunities to learn Coding and Programming for Millions of Students Worldwide
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome Dr. Sam Patterson of My Paperless Classroom and Todd Beard from Microsoft YouthSpark to discuss why Computer Science classes are vitally important for today's students. A...
Sept. 24, 2017
@WonderWorkshop: Bringing Dot and Dash into your Curriculum
From Wonder Workshop, Dot and Dash are real robots that teach your kids to code while they play. By using one of a dozen free apps and an iPad or iPhone, you can make Dot and Dash sing, dance, and navigate around your house o...
Sept. 23, 2017
Would you ever ask your students to be a @HardcoreCloser?
On this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome the Hardcore Closer Ryan Stewman on to discuss how he went from high school drop out to being a multi-time best selling author and entrepreneur. About Ryan Ryan Stewman, ...
Sept. 22, 2017
Satya Nadella: Microsoft CEO’s Vision for Education Speech
On May 2, 2017, I had the privilege of being invited to attend the #LEARNWHATSNEXT keynote produced by Microsoft. The first of its kind during Microsoft Satya Nadella's tenure as CEO, the keynote revolved around education and...
Sept. 21, 2017
Closing the STEM Gender Gap: One Classroom at a Time
On today's episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we take a look at the topic of the Gender Gap in STEM Education. For more information on this topic, please visit MakeWhatsNext.com . I would like to thank Microsoft Philanthropi...
Sept. 20, 2017
Device Deployment and Data Syncing with Microsoft Data Sync | @MicrosoftEDU
On this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, I sit down with Microsoft Product Manager, Matt McGinnis to learn about Microsoft School Data Sync, the powerful free application that allows school districts to sync their student ...
Sept. 19, 2017
Teaching Coding and Programming for All Students | @GoTynker
On today's episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, I welcome educator Dan Rezac from Tynker.com on to discuss STEM Education and how Tynker is offering educators a FREE professional development opportunity called the Blue Ribbon ...
Sept. 18, 2017
You’re The Principal . . . Now What ??? | @JenSchwanke @ASCD
On today's podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Elementary Principal and ASCD Author Jennifer Schwanke to discuss her new book called “ You're the Principal! Now What? Strategies and Solutions for New School Leade...
Sept. 17, 2017
How can we fully engage our students in digital learning?
In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, I sit down with California educator and SMART Exemplary Educator Denesa Menge to discuss how she has created a fully immersive and interactive learning environment for her students,...
Sept. 16, 2017
Having Confidence in your EdTech Purchases with the help of the @EdSurge Concierge Program
Is your school district looking to make a change in it's Learning Management System, or Student Information System? Are you tired of getting recommendations based only on reading twitter and edtech blogs? In this episode of t...
Sept. 15, 2017
Providing Computer Science Education to over one million students | @CSNYC
Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with the Executive Director of CSNYC, Michael Preston and Superintendent Jason Eitner to discuss why students of all ages should have a Computer Science infu...
Sept. 14, 2017
The Definitive Podcast About Minecraft Education Edition featuring @PlayCraftLearn @MicrosoftEDU
Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Steve Isaacs, and Minecraft Education Manager Neal Manegold to discuss how Minecraft Education Education is shifting the w...
Sept. 13, 2017
How can I Participate in the #Skypeathon with my students? | @MicrosoftEDU
On November 29 and 30, educators from across the planet will be participating in the annual Skypeathon . Brought to you by Microsoft Education , the Skypeathon is a fantastic way of bringing together not only classrooms, but ...
Sept. 12, 2017
Search Engine Optimization in the Classroom | @coolestguyinseo
Search Engine Optimization is a skill that we all should be thinking about when we teach our students about Digital Citizenship. When we teach our students to comment on each other's Google docs, we are really setting our stu...
Sept. 11, 2017
The Innovation of Music Education and Creativity with @JohnKao
Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with speaker, author, and “Serial Innovator” John Kao, founder of EdgeMakers.com. In this episode, John and Jeff discuss how creativity can be fostered in ev...
Sept. 7, 2017
Lets have a serious discussion about Digital Literacy | Tips Tricks and Strategies w/ @DrCorinneHyde
Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Dr. Corinne Hyde, a fantastic professor at USC Rossier School of Education and an amazing educator to have a very candid discussion about Digital Litera...
Sept. 5, 2017
Learning about Kindness and Caring with The @BuzzyLuvz Bees.
Jeff sits down with author Marnie Howard to discuss her new educational books called The BuzzyLuvz and how moms and dads worldwide are teaching great behavior skills to their students with the help of some little bees. About ...
Sept. 4, 2017
QR Codes, Augmented Reality and other Scannable Tech from @ClassTechTips
Jeff sits down with educator, author, and Apple Distinguished Educator Monica Burns to discuss her book Deeper Learning with QR Codes and Augmented Reality. Why Scannable Technologies? Social Media: Blog ClassTechTips.com Twi...
Sept. 3, 2017
@RecapThat Provides Teachers With Simple To Use Video Feedback Between Teachers And Students
About Recap Recap is a free video response and reflection app developed by the makers of Swivl. It gives teachers and parents insight into students’ learning and progress by introducing video as a quick, simple and everyday t...
Sept. 2, 2017
@McSquares: Digital Whiteboards for Collaborative Classrooms
Jeff sits down with Travis and Anthony from mcSquares, a dynamic new edtech tool that brings personalized non-tech learning back into the classrooms. About mcSquares mcSquares are personal, handheld whiteboards that easily sn...