PCS Digital Learning Podcast

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Palm Harbor Middle School, a 6-8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Gibbs High School, a 9-12 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Largo Middle School, a 6-8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Lakeview Fundamental Elementary, a K-5 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Safety Harbor Middle School, a 6-8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center, a PK - adult school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Tarpon Springs Middle, a 6 - 8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits High Point Elementary, a PK - 5 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Meadowlawn Middle, a 6 - 8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Seminole Middle, a 6 - 8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Belleair Elementary, a PK - 5 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Tyrone Middle School, a 6-8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Morgan Fitzgerald Middle, a 6 - 8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Seminole High, a 9 - 12 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; the students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Clearwater Fundamental, a 6 - 8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits East Lake Middle, a 6 - 8 school in Pinellas County Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Cypress Woods Elementary, a K - 5 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Madeira Beach Fundamental, a K - 8 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

In this episode, host James Wilson visits Plumb Elementary, a PreK - 5 school in Pinellas County, Florida. Listen as the most impacted users of educational technology; students, teachers and school leaders, share their experiences using technology in the classroom.

Season 3 preview along with a recap of seasons 1 and 2. 

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with K-8 Social Studies Content Specialist Michelle Anderson and 9-12 Social Studies Content Specialist Matthew Blum for Pinellas County Schools. The three of them discuss how Social Studies Education has been impacted by the ongoing pandemic that is Coronavirus and how technology has help educators and students persevere. 

In this episode, guest host Karen Todd sits down with Pinellas County Schools(PCS) K-12 World Language Specialist, Pam Benton. The two discuss how technology can enhance the World Language Classroom from PK to 12th grade. 

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with Pinellas County Schools(PCS) 9 - 12 Science Content Specialist Lindsey Craven and PCS 9 - 12 Science Instructional Staff Developer Justin Bending. The trio discuss how COVID-19 and technology have led to changes in Science Education

This episode is the second of two episodes devoted to how Arts Education is continuing to thrive despite going through a period when many students are separated from their teachers. Show host James Wilson discusses how technology has been instrumental in helping to move Performing Arts Education forward in the past, present, and future with Pinellas County Schools K-12 Performing Arts Technology Specialist Michael Vetter and K-12 Performing Arts Instructional Staff Developer Meghan Alfaro.

This episode is the first of two episodes devoted to how Arts Education is continuing to thrive despite going through a period when many students are separated from their teachers. Show host James Wilson discusses how technology has been instrumental in helping to move Visual Arts Education forward in the past, present, and future with Pinellas County Schools K-12 Visual Arts Technology Integration Coordinators Julie Levesque and Latonya Hicks.

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with Pinellas County Schools Instructional Staff Developer Kelly Hicks. The two of them discuss how the physical education classroom has evolved and how technology can aid the physical education educator in meeting the goals and standards of the curriculum. 

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with Pinellas County Schools Instructional Staff Developers Kelsey Krueger and Ryan Aldis. The three of them discuss the "typical" mathematics classroom and how educators can increase student engagement with and without technology.

In this episode guest host Karen Todd sits down with Pinellas County Schools Instructional Technology Coaches Steven Alex and James Wilson. The three of them discuss reasons why educators should continue to use technology as schools return to in-person learning. They also share their thoughts on whether educators will continue to utilize the technology.

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with School Psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Amelia Neal. The two discuss how Social Emotional Learning has been brought to the forefront during the current pandemic with educators increasing their reliance on technology to support students. 

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with Pinellas County Schools' Assitive Technology Coordinator Maureen Kasa. The two discuss the difference between Assitive, Accessible. and instructional technology and why educators should be aware of each. 

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with Pinellas County Schools' School Transformation Specialists Dr. Keisha Albritton and Kelly Flannery. The trio discuss why and how a school might transform its climate and culture and how technology can play an integral part in the transformation. 

Show host James Wilson shares upcoming details for the second season of the show.

In this episode show host James Wilson has a conversation with Nicole Delemeester, Gifted Education Staff Developer, about what differentiation is and is not. In the conversation several technology tools are shared that can aid educators in differentiating educational content, processes, product, and resources.  

In this episode, host James Wilson talks with Renee Caplinger-Ford and Kimberly Skukalek, staff members of Pinellas County Schools' Equity Department. The trio discuss the difference between equity and equality; the misconception of equal access to technology; the ability of digital natives to use technology for education; and the utilization of technology to create a more equitable classroom. 

In this episode host James Wilson and special guests Hannah Graziano and Janet Harris discuss the original CRT, culturally relevant teaching, and how technology can aid in establishing and maintaining a culturally responsive classroom. 

In this episode show host, James Wilson, sits down with two of Pinellas County Schools' Instructional Technology Coaches, Laura Clark and Stacey Pellerin-Vanderloop. The trio discuss some of the resources and methods available to help educators improve in their utilization of technology to foster student learning.  

In this episode show host, James Wilson, sits down with Dr. Connie Kolosey, director of Media, Texts, and Digital Learning, and Michael Johannesen, manager of User Support from Pinellas County Schools. The three of them discuss how the school district plans to manage the distribution, management, and maintenance of the 45,000 devices they've already purchased and the tens of thousands still to be purchased.   

In this episode, show host James Wilson sits down with Pinellas County Schools Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Kevin Hendrick To discuss the PCS Connects Initiative. Listen in as Mr. Hendrick explains the reason for the initiative and what the district hopes to accomplish through it.

In this episode show host James Wilson sits down with the program coordinator of Pinellas County School's Library Media Department, Bronwyn McCarthy. The two discuss how the district's Library Media Technology Specialists support the Digital Learning efforts of students and staff.

In this two-part episode the host, James Wilson, has a conversation with Dr. Connie Kolosey and Sarah Truelson about the resources and support available within the digital ecosystem of Pinellas County Schools. In Part 1, they discuss the available hardware. In Part 2, the software and  programs available to staff and students are shared.

In this two-part episode the host, James Wilson, has a conversation with Dr. Connie Kolosey and Sarah Truelson about the resources and support available within the digital ecosystem of Pinellas County Schools. In Part 1, they discuss the available hardware. In Part 2, the software and  programs available to staff and students are shared. 

In this episode the host, James Wilson, with guests Alex Heeren and Karen Todd discuss what digital learning looked liked in Pinellas County pre and during the covid-19 pandemic. They also share their expectations and hopes for digital learning after pandemic restrictions are eased.  

This episodes introduces the host, James Wilson, and provides an overview of the show.