Listen in 5
By Susan Aplin
Listen in 5Dec 18, 2020
014 - Listen in 5: Guest Dr Brandon Ross, Newberry High School
013 - Listen in 5: Guest Brantay Cohens, Ocean Bay Middle School
In this episode we hear from another @SCASCD Emerging Leader, Brantay Cohens. Brantay teaches 7th grade math at Ocean Bay Middle in Horry County. Today he shares how he used real-time formative assessment tools, specifically Go Formative and Socrative, to help determine where his students are and what help they might need. You can find Brantay on Twitter at @MISTER_B_Cohens Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU
012 - Listen in 5: Guest Crystal Dixon, Hyatt Park Elementary
Today we talk with Crystal Dixon, Literacy Coach at Hyatt Park Elementary @HyattParkCougar in Richland One in Columbia, SC. In this episode, Crystal shares how she brings her own version of Real Men Read into Hyatt Park. She also shares why it’s important to “use what you know” when it comes to tech tools and how using Forms has helped her provide “just right” PD to her teachers. Crystal is an @SCASCD Emerging Leader. You can find Crystal on Twitter at @matherinedixon Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU
011 - Listen in 5: Guest Alexis Rainey, Dutchman Creek Middle School
Today we hear from Alexis Rainey, @AlexisRaineyUSC. Alexis is the Instructional Coach at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, SC, @DutchmanCreekMS. Hear Alexis talk about how her school prioritizes culture, relationships and teacher leadership. She also shares how her school uses Flip (@MicrosoftFlip). Alexis is a @SCASCD Emerging Leader. Host: Susan Aplin, @ApinEDU
010 - Listen in 5: Guest Cathy Lacey, Crayton Middle School
In this episode we hear from Cathleen Lacey, @CathleenLacey. Cathy is the Curriculum Resource Teacher at Crayton Middle School in Richland School District 1, Columbia, SC. She is also a @SCASCD Emerging Leader and Microsoft Innovative Expert and Fellow. Cathy has a passion for inclusion and assistive technology and how they can help all students. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU.
009 - Listen in 5: We're Back! Guest Pam Inabinett, Discovery Education
We’re back! After a long hiatus, Listen in 5 is back! For this episode Discovery Education Partner Success Manager, @pnabbie, is our guest. She’s helping us revitalize the podcast by sharing her unique perspective as someone who works with educators throughout the Southeastern US and beyond. In addition to her work with Discovery Education, Pam serves on the SCASCD board and helps coordinate their Emerging Leader program. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU
008 - Listen in 5: Guest Zak LaFaver
In this episode we interview Zak LaFaver, @LaFaverScience, science teacher at Spring Hill High School. In this episode, Zak talks about how he connects science and technology in his classroom. He shares the details of his Makey Makey Talking Heart Project as well as how he makes the most of his core Google tools to make interactive learning experiences for students. Plus a shout out to screenshots! Listen to hear directly from Zak. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher
007 - Listen in 5: Guest Peter Glovin, VP of Sales at BrainPop
006 - Listen in 5: Guest Sarah Poole
In our 6th episode we interview Sarah Poole, Digital Integration Specialist & Co-Magnet Chair at Seven Oaks Media Magnet Elementary School - @SevenOaksSCmm In this episode, Sarah talks about her school's focus on creation, communication and collaboration. Her students create podcasts and video projects at all grade levels. Their efforts culminate in the Golden Oaks Film Festival (on May 28th this year). Listen to learn about this amazing elementary school! Hosts: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher and Heather Reit @hreitDIS
005 - Listen in 5: Guest Lauren Gehr
004 - Listen in 5: Guest Hannah Simpson
In this episode, Heather shares her use of the flipped classroom with Pear Deck and Playposit and the difference it's made in students learning new material and differentiation. She talks about how www.incredibox.com/demo/ has been a great too for her students to use to create music*. She also shares how using social media has made her feel more connected to her #Pridein5 community and how it can benefit others.
Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher
*Note from Hannah for incredibox: when you click on the link, the website will say you need to pause your ad blocker. It only does this on teacher devices - students do not have to do this step for some reason.
003 - Listen in 5: Guest Heather Reit
002 - Listen in 5: Guest Susan Aplin
Listen to hear the answers to these 5 questions:
What is your role in education?
What makes your school great or special?
What is one project or activity you’d like to share?
What is a favorite tech tool or tip you’d like others to know about?
What suggestions do you have for educators looking to grow via social media?
001 - Our First Listen in 5 Podcast
In our first episode we introduced the podcast and our roles as Digital Integration Specialists.