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The iTeach Podcast

The iTeach Podcast

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On The iTeach Podcast, we discuss the current state of Personalized Learning and Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices. We cover everything EDU including high level (state and district) policies and procedures, building-level strategies for change management, individual classroom best practices for new and innovative teaching, learning tools and pedagogies, and interviews with educators across the nation that are pioneering this important work. Use the hashtag #iteachpodcast to share your thoughts, questions, and ideas with us on social media.
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Episode 15 - iTeach Project Feature - Tech Eds

The iTeach PodcastNov 02, 2017

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The Moment I Realized…I Can Handle the New Norm

The Moment I Realized…I Can Handle the New Norm

We're challenging our ideas on how our work as coaches and education in general have changed since the pandemic!

Jun 08, 202119:14
The Moment I Realized that STEAM is a Journey!

The Moment I Realized that STEAM is a Journey!

Listen and learn from an expert in the field implementing STEAM in her school! 

Apr 23, 202130:28
The Moment We Made a Podcast with a Maker

The Moment We Made a Podcast with a Maker

In this episode Max and Luke discuss Maker Education as an extension of STEAM education, how students can use making to growth mindset, and even how IKEA plays into this movement in a more authentic way.

Apr 16, 202116:41
The Moment We Discussed Assessment with the State Superintendent

The Moment We Discussed Assessment with the State Superintendent

In this episode, Max interviews Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods about his views on testing and assessment. As an educator of 30 years, Superintendent Woods has a wealth of experience from which to draw, and that reveals itself throughout the interview.

Mar 26, 202117:52
Season 6 Episode 4: The Moment I Realized Testing Should Be Different

Season 6 Episode 4: The Moment I Realized Testing Should Be Different

KSU iTeach's Jamila Colbert and Tamika Duffey discuss high-stakes testing from a teacher's perspective as they reminisce back to the days they were classroom teachers pre-pandemic and try to relate with teachers who are currently having to prepare students for standardized testing during a pandemic.

Mar 12, 202122:53
The Moment an Author Helped Us Understand Literacy

The Moment an Author Helped Us Understand Literacy

Join us this time as Tamika Duffey interviews educator and author Allyson Wingston (author of Roll Over, Roll Over, Going Down South, and My Aunt K.). Allyson sheds some light on all that literacy can and should encompass from this teacher turned author's point of view!


Mar 01, 202112:37
The Moment I Realized Literacy isn't just about Reading

The Moment I Realized Literacy isn't just about Reading

This episode features Hannah Rome and Max Gertz discussing pragmatic literacy in the classroom, how it is changing, and how we can incorporate different literacies into the classroom.

Mar 01, 202116:51
The Moment I Realized I Needed a Podcast Like This

The Moment I Realized I Needed a Podcast Like This

Join our cast of coaches to relaunch the iTeach Podcast. Welcome to Season 6, where we are playing with education, finding educators in all lines of the position, and discussing the efficacy and effects of technology on the classroom. It's a whole new season, and we are excited to discuss it with you.

Mar 01, 202116:54
Collaboration At Its Finest
Sep 22, 202008:56
Bitmoji Classrooms
Aug 25, 202006:56
Do's and Don'ts of Being an EdTech Coach
Jun 01, 202037:27
Maker Ed
May 18, 202022:03
Ways To Assess During Remote Learning

Ways To Assess During Remote Learning

Happy April and Happy Spring Break!!! In this week's episode, I am joined by my fellow KSU iTeach coach Max (Twitter: @therealmrgertz). We are talking about different ways and strategies to assess students during remote learning.

Apr 08, 202029:47
Teacher Self-Care
Apr 01, 202036:54
A Culture of Resource Sharing

A Culture of Resource Sharing

In this episode, I am joined by the amazing & resourceful Anna Bilyeu (Twitter: @anna_bilyeu). Anna is also an educational technology specialist for KSU iTeach. We are going to be talking about how teachers can support other teachers by collaborating and sharing and creating resources.


Mar 25, 202032:57
Remote Learning & Virtual Coaching

Remote Learning & Virtual Coaching

With the recent spread of the coronavirus causing schools to shut down across the nation, Ronald, Jamila (@JC_TeachTech) and Hannah (@H_Rome_iTeach) discuss remote learning and the concept of virtual coaching and how it can be beneficial to schools and teachers across the world.


Mar 18, 202024:23
Relationships Are Key! 🔑

Relationships Are Key! 🔑

In this week’s episode, Ronald talks about the importance of building relationships with your students that helps create a conducive learning environment.
Feb 10, 202017:15
EdTech & Closing The Achievement Gap

EdTech & Closing The Achievement Gap

On this week’s episode, I am joined by Andrew Canle (@AJCanle) to discuss how we can utilize technology integration in the curriculum in order to close the achievement gap. 

Twitter: @SpiffyTechGuy, @AJCanle 

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - @ksuiteach 

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#iTeachCoaching #iTeachMaker #iTeachOnDemand #iTeachPodcast #iTeachPodcast #iTeachTalks #iTeachAsks #CoachingCollab

Jan 30, 202029:59
20/20 Vision
Jan 09, 202014:23
Meet Ronald Catlin

Meet Ronald Catlin

Happy NEW YEAR!! We are back for Season 5! Meet the new host of the iTeach podcast, Ronald Catlin.  In this minisode, we get to learn more about who he is and what’s in store for this season on the podcast.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review “The iTeach Podcast” on iTunes.

Follow me on Twitter @SpiffyTechGuy and follow @ksuiteach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates and more.

Jan 02, 202009:35
iTeach Live, S4E1 - Kicking Off A Super School Year

iTeach Live, S4E1 - Kicking Off A Super School Year

Welcome Back! WE are so excited to be back for season 4 of iTeach Live. In this episode, we talk about strategies to help teachers get to know their students WITHOUT having to give them a learning inventory. Also, our very own co-host Dr Anissa Vega is busy fishing in Alaska so iTeach Instructional Coach and Social Media Director, Kristen Klinger, joins us live in studio to talk about all the new ways you can interact with iTeach on the web. Give it a listen, hit the subscribe button, and let us know what you think online using the hashtag, #iteachlive.

Aug 05, 201901:57:15
iTeach Live, S3E10 (Full Show) - Year in Review
May 29, 201902:00:49
Sydney Jensen, 2019 Nebraska TOTY
May 06, 201939:27
iTeach Live, S3Ep (Full Show)
Apr 30, 201902:00:30
Strategic Foresight Exercise w/Dr Anissa Vega
Apr 22, 201936:07
iTeach OnDemand with Hannah Rome
Apr 16, 201931:32
iTeach Live, S3E8 (Full Show)

iTeach Live, S3E8 (Full Show)

In this episode, we talk about iTeachU and iTeach OnDemand, our new and innovative ways we are supporting students, teachers, and administrators. iTeach Instructional Coach, Hannah Rome is in the studio with us share how iTeach OnDemand provides educators with access to the support they need; anytime and anywhere! Think of is as the "Netflix" of educator support. iTeachU is our response to all the educators we work with that are frustrated with old, non-personalized professional development.

Read more about these new and exciting offerings on our website! Just click the picture (of the actual human you will chat with) if you have questions or want to provide us with some feedback.

Apr 11, 201902:01:08
iTeach Live, S3E6

iTeach Live, S3E6

In this episode, we speak with Dr Julie Warner, a research analyst at the US Department of Education. Julie is a NBCT, has worked as an education policy advisor for Sen Al Franken and the Office of the White House, and has served as Tech Director for the Coastal Savannah Writing Project. We talk with Julie about personalized learning, micro-credentials, literacy in the maker movement, and several of her personal projects and books. 

17:35 - Julie's new book
20:40 - Julie's views on personalized learning
27:24 - Micro-credentialing
45:35 - Literacy and the Maker Movement
59:35 - Julie's new book and mistakes we've made
1.32:35 - Teenagers learning with and through smart phones
1.44:35 - Closing

*All views expressed are Julie's personal views and do not represent the views of the US Department of Education

Jan 21, 201901:52:45
iTeach Live, S3E5

iTeach Live, S3E5

This is our "Year in Review" and "2019 Preview" show where we discussed the past year at iTeach (things like MakerBus launch, things learned at/from conferences, future casting, ITEC 7600, and other accomplishments) and previewed some exciting things we have on the horizon for 2019 (things like iTeachU and iTeach On Demand)! Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts.
#iteachlive
#personalizedlearning
#sweatervestprotest
Nov 27, 201802:04:02
iTeach Live, S3E4

iTeach Live, S3E4

In this episode, special guest (and iTeach alum) Heather Cox joins us from Microsoft to talk about how Microsoft software and hardware can be used to support personalized learning. You can follow Heather on Twitter @MrsHCox
Oct 30, 201801:54:58
iTeach Live, S3E3

iTeach Live, S3E3

In this episode of iTeach Live, we discuss Individual Path and Pace and how without them, you cannot be "personalized" learning. Listen in on the conversation to learn more about what is possibly the most misunderstood component to a truly personalized learning experience.
Oct 08, 201802:46:24
iTeach Live, S3E2

iTeach Live, S3E2

The latest episode of iTeach Live focuses on Student Voice as an essential condition for Personalized Learning. The team talks about what student voice is and how to begin incorporating it in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. EDU in the News is also featured in this episode, as well as some current pop culture trends.

Timeline:
Intro/Edu in the News
Student Voice 32:24.723
--Elementary 35:53.762
--Middle 48:17.986
--High 1:03:17.070
Pop Culture 1:33:59.030
What Are You Reading? 1:38:50.000
Sep 03, 201801:38:57
iTeach Live, S3E1

iTeach Live, S3E1

In the first episode of Season 3, we discuss executive function; what it is, it's impact on personalized learning, and why we chose "executive function" in lieu of some other proprietary term (Hint: it's all about the data). We also discuss strategies that teachers and parents can implement immediately to promote executive functioning in their students and children. Join in the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag, #iteachlive.
Aug 06, 201801:32:15
iTeach Live, Episode 5

iTeach Live, Episode 5

In this episode of iTeach Live, we pay homage to the request show we grew up on, TRL Live! We field questions from listeners on a variety of subjects that range from "What can I do this summer to prepare for PL in the fall?", to "What all does iTeach do?"

As always, let us know your thoughts and questions using the hashtag #iteachlive via all your social media outlets!

Key Discussions:
[9:32] - EDU in the News
[23:31] - Segment 1: TRL
[25:28] - Question 1
[36:20] - Question 2
[45:28] - Question 3
[58:43] - Question 4
[1:18:31] - Question 5
[1:27:04] - Question 6
[1:31:28] - iTeach Services Explained
[1:49:33] - Summer Schedule
May 28, 201802:04:23
iTeach Live, Episode 4

iTeach Live, Episode 4

In this episode, we have streaming issues, sound issues, and recording issues! Even still, we forged ahead and recorded a show full of great content. We covered authentic and adaptive assessments as an essential condition for personalized learning. We also had special guest, Leigh Martin (@leighmlibrarian) in the studio to talk about the KSU iTeach MakerBus and all things makered. And finally, we finished the show with 2 bits on summer PD and the second installment of Plug In Parents. Give it a listen and let us know your thoughts! Use #iteachlive to let us know what you think of the show and if there are any topics you would like to discuss in a future episode.
Apr 23, 201801:54:35
Essential Conditions - Learner Voice

Essential Conditions - Learner Voice

We discussed Learner Voice as as essential condition for personalized learning on episode 3 of iTeach Live on March 26, 2018. This is the recording of that discussion.
Apr 16, 201859:35
Interview with Anthony Kim, CEO of Education Elements

Interview with Anthony Kim, CEO of Education Elements

We interview Anthony Kim, CEO of Education Elements on Episode 3 of iTeach Live on March 26, 2018. This is the recording of that interview.
Apr 12, 201841:41
iTeach Live, Episode 3

iTeach Live, Episode 3

In this episode, we interview Education Elements CEO, Anthony Kim about his new book, The New School Rules. We also talk about Learner Voice as a n essential condition for personalized learning and how teachers can begin to incorporate learner voice in their classrooms. We had David Lockhart, The Big Guy in a Bow Tie, come by the studio to talk about HyperDuino in his segment, Gadget Time. And finally, we introduced a new segment called "Focusing on Frameworks" where we broke down the SAMR model of technology integration and what it really means for personalized learning in the classroom.
Apr 09, 201801:58:35
iTeach Live Essential Conditions: Mastery Dispositions

iTeach Live Essential Conditions: Mastery Dispositions

In this segment, we talk about mastery dispositions as an essential condition for personalized learning. We discuss not only what "mastery dispositions" means and how it relates to personalized learning, but what teachers can do right now in their classrooms to move towards a mastery disposition!

Mar 12, 201832:46
iTeach Live, Episode 2

iTeach Live, Episode 2

iTeach Live is the new format with hosts Andy, Stephanee, and Anissa. In episode 2, we talk about Mastory Dispositions and what teachers can do right now to move towards mastery in their own classrooms. We also talk with instructional coach, Ana Hale, about badges and micro-credentialing that teachers can acquire to personalize their own professional development. Finally, introduced a new segment called Plug In Parents where we discuss the difficult topic of parenting connected kids. We address screen time in particular in this episode.
Mar 05, 201802:05:20
Special Episode - Steve Garton, Live at GaETC 2017
Dec 12, 201731:24
Tony Vincent, Live from GaETC 2017
Dec 06, 201727:54
Special Episode - Nearpod, Live @ GaETC 2017
Nov 28, 201722:42
Special Episode - Jaime Casap Live from GaETC 2017
Nov 14, 201721:56
Episode 16 - iTeach Coach Feature - Nisa Peek

Episode 16 - iTeach Coach Feature - Nisa Peek

Get to know KSU iTeach Instructional Technology Specialist Nisa Peek in this episode of Education 3.0. Nisa is the second longest serving member of the iTeach team and is the project lead for our Paulding County Schools project. She shares with us some valuable tricks that she uses to help clear her mind and focus on the big picture, while at the same time not losing focus on #onesmallthing. Give it a listen and if you like what you hear, subscribe today. You can follow Nisa on Twitter @NisaPeek.
Nov 07, 201731:12
Episode 15 - iTeach Project Feature - Tech Eds
Nov 02, 201727:33
Episode 14 - iTeach Coach Feature - Heather Cox

Episode 14 - iTeach Coach Feature - Heather Cox

In this episode, I talk with Heather Cox about how she supports coaches in the field. We also speak about missing the classroom and how new coaches need to be assertive when trying to fill their calendar. Heather shares with us some of her strategies for coping and identifying what teachers need and when. Listen in to keep up with the conversation as I never have any problems talking openly and honestly with Heather (Spoiler: She just needs a mic)! Don't for get to subscribe and if you like it, share it with your friends. You can follow Heather on Twitter @MrsHCox.
Oct 31, 201744:33
Episode 13 - iTeach Coach Feature - Jackie Souffrant

Episode 13 - iTeach Coach Feature - Jackie Souffrant

In this episode, I travel to College Park to talk with KSU iTeach Instructional Technology Specialist, Jackie Souffrant. Jackie came to us via her own personal pursuit for happiness. She epitomizes what it means to "love what you do." And that love shows when she walks down the halls of her schools as her teachers and students obviously love her back. Listen in as we get to know Jackie and how "loving what you do" means just as much to your clients as it does to you. You can follow Jackie on Twitter @JackieSouffrant
Oct 24, 201734:13
Episode 12 - EDU Mashup, GaETC Preview

Episode 12 - EDU Mashup, GaETC Preview

Join me, Heather, and special guest Stephanee Stephens as we go over all things GaETC 2017! We cover who to see, what to leave with, and how to survive for first timers and conference pros. Don't forget that we will be broadcasting live from the venue and will have tons of freebies and give-aways! Come by and see us at the conference and, as always, don't forget to hit that "Subscribe" button.
Oct 19, 201747:11
Episode 11 - iTeach Coach Feature - Kristin Siembieda

Episode 11 - iTeach Coach Feature - Kristin Siembieda

In this episode, we get to meet 21 yr teaching vet Kristin Siembieda. Kristin leverages her unique experience with the Ranger Service and love for outdoor education to motivate and inspire students and teachers in the schools she supports. Listen in to get to know her and learn some of the strategies she employs in both of the Title I schools she serves. You can follow Kristin on Twitter @kmsteach31
Oct 18, 201731:36