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Tech Connect

By Ben, Dan, Tonya, & Matt

Join three parts of the Coloma Community Schools Technology Department as they provide updates, answer questions, celebrate our teachers, and listen to student voices! If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to email us at: techconnect@ccs.coloma.org.
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Episode 7 - Filter Questions Answered

Tech ConnectNov 07, 2019

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Lions, Tigers, and AI, oh my! - A Thoughtful Discussion about Artificial Intelligence

Lions, Tigers, and AI, oh my! - A Thoughtful Discussion about Artificial Intelligence

Join the Coloma Tech Team as they discuss the new board policy around AI and more about how AI will impact education in the district.

Nov 17, 202317:40
2023-2024 School Year Kickoff

2023-2024 School Year Kickoff

Kicking off the new school year with the most recent episode of Tech Connect, the Coloma Community Schools Technology Department's podcast on all of the happenings with technology in the district!

Oct 04, 202316:43
Network Issues, We don't have no stinkin' Network Issues

Network Issues, We don't have no stinkin' Network Issues

Well, I guess we did! Here is some behinds the scenes talk about some of the network issues we've had and more!

Jun 02, 202324:12
You've Got Questions? We've Got Answers (but you may not like the answers)!
Apr 18, 202325:58
TechConnect2.0 - No Teachers Were Harmed Are Harmed in Tech Dept. Testing

TechConnect2.0 - No Teachers Were Harmed Are Harmed in Tech Dept. Testing

Join the Coloma Technology Team as they answer your questions, including two from central office folks who are the guinea pigs for Ben and his testing!  

Mar 13, 202319:50
TechConnect2.0 - Hello, My Name Is [Insert Name Here] - ChatGPT

TechConnect2.0 - Hello, My Name Is [Insert Name Here] - ChatGPT

Join the Coloma Technology Crew with their newest member, Matt, as they discuss the hottest topic in education right now, ChatGPT. What is it? What does it mean for education? How can we get past it? 

Mar 05, 202328:02
Tech_Connect2.0 - Straight Outta Beta

Tech_Connect2.0 - Straight Outta Beta

The long awaited relaunch of the tech connect podcast from the Coloma Community Schools technology team! 

Jan 24, 202313:14
Ep. 20 - Meet the Team

Ep. 20 - Meet the Team

You may know Ben, Tonya, and Dan. And maybe Mike has helped you out. But, who else makes up our Comet Tech team? Meet the rest in this episode! 

Jun 14, 202113:50
Ep. 19 - Summer Projects & Updates

Ep. 19 - Summer Projects & Updates

Join the Coloma Technology Team for some updates on summer projects and a new stump us! 

Jun 08, 202109:41
Ep. 18 - The Magical Testing Season

Ep. 18 - The Magical Testing Season

Join Ben, Tonya, and Dan on this adventure into updates and plans for the technology department, plus some of our favorite tools! 

Apr 26, 202114:39
Recapping #MACUL21

Recapping #MACUL21

Ben, Tonya, and Dan all had the chance to attend a virtual Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) annual conference in March! Here is the quick recap of the event, plus, a new Stump Us question! 

Mar 26, 202121:54
Episode 16 - Why do you block stuff?

Episode 16 - Why do you block stuff?

Join Ben, Tonya, and Dan in this second part of the two-part student question episode! This one is almost entirely based on internet filtering! Plus, the team revisits the last stump us question and gets a new one! 

Mar 03, 202118:38
Episode 15 - What do you do?

Episode 15 - What do you do?

This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! Student questions! Join Ben, Tonya, and Dan as they try to answer student questions on the first of a two part episode! 

Feb 26, 202121:47
Episode 14 - what's my password again? and updates on goals!

Episode 14 - what's my password again? and updates on goals!

Join the Coloma Instructional Technology Team for a podcast about the success of the password change and some updates on our goals! 

Feb 06, 202117:15
Episode 13 - tis the season for password changes

Episode 13 - tis the season for password changes

Join Ben, Tonya, and Dan as they discuss the upcoming password change at Coloma Community Schools. 

Jan 21, 202122:04
Episode 12 - New Calendar Year, New Episode

Episode 12 - New Calendar Year, New Episode

Join the Coloma Technology Team as they talk accomplishments in 2020 and what they are looking forward to in 2021.

Jan 07, 202119:30
Episode 11 - Goals and More

Episode 11 - Goals and More

Join Ben and Dan as they discuss the technology department's goals and their personal goals moving forwards. It is like resolutions without it being called a resolution. We are putting it out there so you can help hold us accountable. 

Dec 11, 202019:40
Episode 10 - A Long Overdue Welcome Back and a Sincere Thank You!

Episode 10 - A Long Overdue Welcome Back and a Sincere Thank You!

Ben, Dan, and the new voice, Tonya, were back in the digital studio to share some updates from the Technology Department of Coloma Community Schools in Coloma, Michigan! 

Oct 29, 202013:45
Helping Guest Teachers and Ben nails the Stump Us!

Helping Guest Teachers and Ben nails the Stump Us!

We had a wonderful question about assisting our guest teachers with technology that Ben and Dan try to answer. Plus, Ben gets the Stump Us question right for the first time in over a year! 

Feb 17, 202022:50
New Year - New Episode with Updates and Goals!

New Year - New Episode with Updates and Goals!

Join Ben and Dan as they talk through goals for 2020, updates to Coloma Community Schools technology, and much more on the Tech Connect Podcast! 

Jan 21, 202019:34
Episode 7 - Filter Questions Answered

Episode 7 - Filter Questions Answered

Join Ben and Dan as they answer student and staff questions! Mostly about the internet filter, but some about coffee and what women want! 

Nov 07, 201932:39
Welcome to Season 2 - The Season No One Needs

Welcome to Season 2 - The Season No One Needs

Ben and Dan are back for Season 2 of the Tech Connect Podcast! We kick it off with some updates and things in the works, an excellent bunch of information on Open Educational Resources, a stumper question from Mike Glassman, and a new Tech Using Teacher award!

For more information about open educational resources, check out goopenmichigan.org! 

Oct 02, 201918:32
Episode 5 - Microsoft Office to Google & Other
May 16, 201923:57
Tech Connect - Ep. 4 - A Teacher Interview on Voice & Choice in the Classroom

Tech Connect - Ep. 4 - A Teacher Interview on Voice & Choice in the Classroom

Join Ben, Dan, and special guest Ted as they talk about happenings in the School District, Voice and Choice in the classroom, and we find out what stump us question we have this week! 

Apr 25, 201921:37
Tech Connect Ep 3 - Tons of Questions, A Stumper, and our Second Outstanding Technology Using Teacher
Apr 02, 201919:06
Tech Connect 2 - Student Voice and Another Stumper

Tech Connect 2 - Student Voice and Another Stumper

In the second episode of the Tech Connect Podcast, Ben and Dan provide some updates and describe how this episode is different from the last. Mainly, you will have the chance to hear from some of the students at the Junior High and High School. Then, we see if Ben was right about Norm Duke's titles, and ask another stumper! 

Mar 19, 201917:22
Kickin' it Off - The First episode!
Feb 22, 201914:19