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Talking Tech & Learning

Talking Tech & Learning

By Matt Jacobson

Welcome to Galesburg, where amazing things happen in our classrooms every day. Check out the show notes on my blog at tech205.blogspot.com
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Talking Tech & LearningOct 01, 2018

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S2E4: Back to Podcasting

S2E4: Back to Podcasting

Back to Podcasting! In this episode: October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. See resources at www.stopbullying.gov www.stompoutbullying.org www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm Oct. 15-19 is Digital Citizenship Week! Common Sense Media has some great curriculum resources & lesson plans for Grades 3-12 at www.commonsense.org/education See District 205's curriculum resources at http://techlearn.galesburg205.org/internet_safety Listen to my 10 suggestions for Google Classroom Watch The NEW Google Classroom Updates at https://youtu.be/2bkozBlSS8o Learn about the new sidebar in many Google Tools as well as predictive text in the new GMail. Learn more at www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DTsgBNi8YEs0 (Calendar) www.youtube.com/watch?v=dORJwS_ciYo (Keep) www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIKuucQap1I (Tasks) For even more info, check out my blog at http://tech205.blogspot.com/ Thanks for listening!
Oct 01, 201811:54
TeachIllinois, Classroom Strategy, and What Happened to That Darn EOC?
Jul 20, 201813:03
Google Updates, Learn Promethean, & local PD news!

Google Updates, Learn Promethean, & local PD news!

This week:
Learn Promethean Video Playlists
bit.ly/2zABf8S
Google Classroom Updates bit.ly/2un6Rsr
How to Convert Old Google Sites to New Google Sites, from Free Tech For Teachers: bit.ly/2zsVFjM
Suicide: The Ripple Effect suicidetherippleeffect.com/
EdLeaders Network www.edleadersnetwork.org
ROE 33 interpretation of IL Mandated Training can be found on my website at techlearn.galesburg205.org/professional_development/p_d_mandates
How Do I section of my website - techlearn.galesburg205.org/how_do_i_


Jul 13, 201808:29
S2E1: New Season, New Format, New Info!
Jul 06, 201815:05
036. Summertime!

036. Summertime!

Thanks for joining me on this little experiment! I'll be changing the schedule and format of this podcast a bit during the summer months, but check back for more ideas soon! Have a great summer!
May 11, 201802:29
035. End of Year Tech Tips, part 4

035. End of Year Tech Tips, part 4

Let's wrap this up. Enjoy your well-deserved summer break, and thank you for all you do to help kids learn and grow throughout the school year.
May 10, 201802:47
034. End of Year Tech Tips, part 3

034. End of Year Tech Tips, part 3

Let's talk about cleaning & preparing interactive displays, flat panels, and projectors for summer vacation. THe short version: Spray the cloth first, then wipe the screen. Avoid canned air. Never put a cover on any device that is still plugged in!
May 09, 201804:57
033. End of Year Tech Tips, part 2

033. End of Year Tech Tips, part 2

More tips to help get devices ready for summer vacation. Short story: unplug most things, and never cover something that is still plugged in. Remember: Liquid & humidity are the enemies of gadgets! Never spray water or cleaning supplies directly onto devices. No runs, no drips, no errors! Learn more at http://tech205.blogspot.com
May 08, 201805:44
032. End of Year Tech Procedures, part 1

032. End of Year Tech Procedures, part 1

This week will be tips for closing down the school year. Some tips will be specific to our school district, but most are just good practice. See the full show notes at http://tech205.blogspot.com/ Links: Google Takeout: http://takeout.google.com Backup & Sync: http://www.google.com/drive/download/ Using Backup & Sync: https://youtu.be/dZvL4ZcsMMY
May 07, 201805:35
031. Don't Panic

031. Don't Panic

Problems will happen - don't panic. This episode is a bit longer than usual, but offers a few tips to help you handle things appropriately when things get wonky.
May 04, 201807:03
030. Managing digital learning environments, part 2

030. Managing digital learning environments, part 2

Today's discussion surrounds seating arrangements in digital classrooms. For ideas, read Classroom Management in the Digital Age by Heather Dowd & Patrick Green, available from Amazon at https://amzn.to/2HPvdkc and The First Days of School, by Harry & Rosemary Wong, available from Amazon at https://amzn.to/2HRXBly
May 03, 201804:31
029. 3 digital classroom debates

029. 3 digital classroom debates

My opinions on three commonly-debated topics surrounding digital classroom procedures: Screens Up/Down, Charging Devices, and Device Docks. The opinions expressed are my own - your school's procedures may vary.
May 02, 201805:16
028: Managing digital learning environments, part 1

028: Managing digital learning environments, part 1

Here's the start of a series of episodes on how to effectively manage digital learning spaces. For more details, read Classroom Management in the Digital Age, by Dowd & Green, available in a variety of places including Amazon https://amzn.to/2HJhziw
May 01, 201805:40
027. Manage Lesson Resources with OneTab
Apr 30, 201804:47
026. Learn Javascript with Grasshopper

026. Learn Javascript with Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a great way to learn coding on your mobile device! Check it out! Grasshopper in Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.area120.grasshopper&hl=en_US Mashable on Grasshopper: https://mashable.com/2018/04/21/download-this-grasshopper-coding-app/#P5Ad3aa8giqA Tech Crunch on Grasshopper: https://techcrunch.com/2018/04/18/grasshopper-a-learn-to-code-app-from-googles-area-120-incubator-goes-live/
Apr 27, 201803:53
025: Soundtrap
Apr 26, 201806:29
024. Applied Digital Skills, part 2
Apr 25, 201804:29
023: More Googley Tips

023: More Googley Tips

Two of my favorite shortcuts are discussed today: CTRL F and SHIFT Z
Apr 24, 201803:40
022. Google's Applied DIgital Skills Curriculum
Apr 23, 201803:47
021. Two Quick Google Drive Tips

021. Two Quick Google Drive Tips

Does Google Drive freak you out? Don't worry, you got this! Just remember:
*Google's a search engine, and
*Everything's a web page
Learn more in this episode!
Apr 20, 201805:07
020. Google Drive Is NOT Going Away

020. Google Drive Is NOT Going Away

Learn what that odd dialogue box REALLY means to us! We're on Overcast & Apple Home Pod! Learn more at blog.google https://gsuite.google.com/campaigns/index__drive-fs-eap.html About Drive File Stream: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7329379?hl=en Compare Drive File Stream (work/school) with Backup & Sync (for personal accounts): https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7638428?hl=en
Apr 19, 201804:27
019: PD Scholarship Awards
Apr 18, 201802:38
018: Book Creator
Apr 17, 201804:33
017: 4 Quick Google Calendar Tips
Apr 16, 201804:20
016: More PD Credit TIps
Apr 13, 201805:12
015. Pixabay
Apr 12, 201802:39
014: PD Credits

014: PD Credits

A brief note about PD Credit in our District. Resources Technology & Learning Webpage: http://techlearn.galesburg205.org EdLeaders Network: www.edleadersnetwork.org PD Advisory Group: bit.ly/205pdadv ISBE’s Educator Licensure page: www.isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure.aspx
Apr 11, 201804:19
013: Earth Day 2018 Resources

013: Earth Day 2018 Resources

Learn about Earth Day 2018 & find a week's worth of Earth Day Resources and Lesson Plans to help kids learn about Earth Day topics and take action to make positive changes in the world. Episode Resources www.earthday.org www.earthday.org/educate2018/ http://www.earthday.org/wp-content/uploads/Education-Toolkit-022718.pdf
Apr 10, 201803:25
012: Make Any Webpage an "App"
Apr 09, 201802:40
011: Great Tech-spectations: Managing the Digital Classroom

011: Great Tech-spectations: Managing the Digital Classroom

A few tips for developing your expectations for a positive digital learning environment. Resources: Find clickable hyperlinks at http://tech205.blogspot.com/ EffectiveTeaching.com - Home of Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc. The First Days of School (4th ed.), by Harry K. & Rosemary T. Wong (Amazon) Classroom Management in the Digital Age: Effective Practices for Technology-Rich Learning Spaces, by Heather Dowd and Patrick Green (Amazon) OverDrive for Chrome, in the Chrome Web Store (also available on other platforms)
Apr 06, 201804:58
010: Chromebook Buying Tips

010: Chromebook Buying Tips

This episodes includes my opinions about current Chromebook features & purchasing advice. Episode image from pixabay.com
Apr 05, 201803:27
009: Computer Buying Tips
Apr 04, 201804:54
008: Copyright Tips for Your Classroom
Apr 03, 201804:47
007.Podcasting About Other Podcasts

007.Podcasting About Other Podcasts

What's on my Pod Roll? https://anchor.fm/ditch http://googleteachertribe.com www.cultofpedagogy.com www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast http://chrisnesi.com & www.edupodcastnetwork.com www.chrmbook.com http://checkthisoutsite.weebly.com www.dlgwaea.org/podcast www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour http://mikerowe.com/podcast
Mar 23, 201803:18
006.PD Scholarships for District 205

006.PD Scholarships for District 205

In this episode I outline our new PD Scholarship plan for teachers in Galesburg CUSD 205. Learn more at bit.ly/pdscholar

Another great summer PD opportunity is available at www.witconf.org - this is separate from the scholarship program - you can participate in both if you wish!
Mar 22, 201805:06
005: Take our Tech Survey

005: Take our Tech Survey

District 205 Staff: Please complete the Tech Survey at bit.ly/18techsurvey
Follow the work of our Tech Advisory Group at bit.ly/205techadv
Thanks for all you do for kids!
Episode Image from pixabay.com
Mar 21, 201803:44
004. #WITcon18
Mar 20, 201804:42
003. Podcasting About Podcasting, part deux

003. Podcasting About Podcasting, part deux

Scripting tips & publishing options for the podcaster in YOU!
Mar 19, 201803:57
002. Podcasting About Podcasting

002. Podcasting About Podcasting

Here's the first half of a quick rundown of how I use Anchor.FM to create these podcast episodes.
Mar 16, 201804:59
001.Birth of a Podcast

001.Birth of a Podcast

Welcome to my first podcast! Learn a little about what this is and why it exists. Many thanks to @jmattmiller for the inspiration!
Mar 15, 201800:21