The Cyber Sisters Podcast

S5 Ep2 Improv and Design Thinking with Melissa-Ann Pero

Season 5, Episode 2: Improv and Design Thinking with Melissa-Ann Pero In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk with Dr. Melissa-Ann Pero, a teacher education instructor at York County School of Technology all about improv and design thinking. We explore how it can be used in the classroom. Follow us on Twitter at:  Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches  Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Melissa Pero: @melannpero www.melissaannpero.com [https://www.melissaannpero.com] Resources: * Team Building Improv Games [https://teambuilding.com/blog/improv-games] * Improv Games for Collaboration [https://www.theatrefolk.com/blog/improv-games-for-collaboration/] * Courtesy of Barry Callen, Corprov – Improv Training for Corporations [https://docs.google.com/document/d/13ax86JNZLm8QaTzp1XaIGwkcn4HSOUtm/edit] * (Drama Notebook, 2021) [https://www.dramanotebook.com/drama-games/yes-and/] * Rules of Improv by David Alger [https://www.pantheater.com/rules-of-improv.html] * Cast website [https://www.cast.org/]  * https://www.melissaannpero.com/ [https://www.melissaannpero.com/] Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com [http://scottholmesmusic.com/] for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.

S5 Ep. 1 Welcome Back

In today's episode...Allison and Emily welcome everyone to season 5 of the podcast. They share what they did over the summer, their one-word theme for the year, and some upcoming guests. Follow us on Twitter (X) at:  Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches  Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Resources: * TickTick [https://ticktick.com/]- this is Allison's new favorite obsession   Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com [http://scottholmesmusic.com/] for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.

S4 Ep. 7 AI Tools with Sam Fecich

In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk with Dr. Sam Fecich about various AI Tools and how they can be used by teachers. You've heard of and maybe mastered ChatGPT, now onto the next ones! We chat about Canva, AI Assembly, and Autoclassmate before moving onto Microsoft. Use these tools to help you save time! Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Sam Fecich: @SFecich (also Instagram Resources: * Sam's website [https://www.sfecich.com/] * Crush It from the Start [https://www.amazon.com/Crush-Start-Tips-New-Teachers/dp/1737864347/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=AvqMW&content-id=amzn1.sym.8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_p=8cf3b8ef-6a74-45dc-9f0d-6409eb523603&pf_rd_r=A8XT5KNYB0XND3RWAXY9&pd_rd_wg=meuci&pd_rd_r=6429c140-4e5d-4cee-a2fa-83df868fb46c&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mi] - Sam's new book (link to Amazon) * Canva [https://www.canva.com/] - design tool that has some amazing AI tools, but also can help you to just create amazing designs * AssemblyAI [https://www.assemblyai.com/]- transcribe and understand speech * Autoclassmate [https://autoclassmate.io/tools/] - freemium tool, but the free version has several tools to help educators develop ideas! * Microsoft Search Coach [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/education-blog/introducing-search-coach-in-microsoft-teams-a-unique-approach-to/ba-p/3496418] - can be added into Teams to help your students learn to search effectively * Speaker Coach [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/rehearse-your-slide-show-with-speaker-coach-cd7fc941-5c3b-498c-a225-83ef3f64f07b] - practice your slides in PPT and get feedback from the AI on how you did * Reading Progress and Reading Coach [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/educators/literacy-solutions] - this site talks about all of Microsoft's literacy initiatives  Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com [http://scottholmesmusic.com/] for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.

S4 Ep. 6 A Date with PETE

Season 4, Episode 6: A Date with PETE In today's episode...Allison and Emily recap PETE&C. They share their connections, favorite presentations, and some tips and topics. A special shout-out to Kerin Steigerwalt for the name of the episode! Follow us on Twitter at:  Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches  Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Resources: * PAECT [https://paect.org/] - if you aren't a member, why haven't you joined yet? It's free! (You don't have to live in PA, you can join the out of state region) * PETE&C [https://www.peteandc.org/index.cfm] - the official website for the conference, so you can see everything and be ready for next year! * Magical Chrome Extension [https://www.getmagical.com/] - great way to have a feedback bank! Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com [http://scottholmesmusic.com/] for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.

S4 Ep. 5 Instructional Coaching

Season 4, Episode 5: Instructional Coaching In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk with Scott Snyder about instructional coaching. Whether you are an experienced instructional coach, new to coaching (like us!), an aspiring coach, or haven't heard of it, there's something in this episode for you! They talk about some nuts and bolts of coaching and of course, Scott shares some great wisdom along the way. Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Scott Snyder: @Thespian70   Show notes @ https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-4-episode-5-instructional-coaching-with-scott-snyder?sharedLink=99acc268-42a6-4977-b423-df46ba9e979f [https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-4-episode-5-instructional-coaching-with-scott-snyder?sharedLink=99acc268-42a6-4977-b423-df46ba9e979f] Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com [http://scottholmesmusic.com/] for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.