Living On The Edge of Chaos

TOPICS WE EXPLORE 1:20 - Who is Jacqueline Russell 2:00 - Exploring MakeCode 4:30 - micro:bit update to hardware coming November 5:00 - Using micro:bit in remote environments 8:30 - What is difference between micro:bit and Raspberry Pi and Arduino? 11:47 - Going through the updates of new micro:bit 18:45 - How to access block coding, Javascript, and Python 19:30 - More features of the micro:bit 28:30 - Using the micro:bit simulator for remote and hybrid teaching 31:30 - Connecting micro:bit with arcade shield to use as game cartridge YOUR CHALLENGE Complete the Learning Pathway – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/stem-cs-makerspace/the-new-microbit [https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/stem-cs-makerspace/the-new-microbit]

TOPICS WE EXPLORE 1:40 - Who is Mark Sparvell? 3:49 - What is some of current research and ideas in the field of SEL across the globe? 10:30 - What can we do for the legit concern of educator burnout with all the pressures in schools? 18:00 - How do we integrate SEL that does not feel fake or forced? 25:40 - The importance of collective efficacy, isolation, and trying to find ways to come together. 33:15 - How does one get started to create legitimate changes or improvements in SEL? 40:36 - How do we produce first class humans and not second class robots? YOUR CHALLENGE Complete the Learning Pathway – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-5/sel-with-mark-sparvell [https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-5/sel-with-mark-sparvell]

LISTENER PARTICIPATION. * Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply * Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com TOPICS WE EXPLORE 1:30 - Who is Scott McLeod? 3:30 - What are schools doing to find success in this hybrid, online, and F2F teaching? 8:30 - How do we begin to tackle engagement when it is more important than ever before? 13:50 - Why we need to do less, not more! 20:00 - How do we blend the online, hybrid, F2F worlds into one cohesive thought process, lesson planning, etc.? 25:30 - How do we make better use of the live time we have with our students whether that is in person or through a screen? Your challenge Complete the Learning Pathway - https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-5/scott-mcleod [https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-5/scott-mcleod]

LISTENER PARTICIPATION. * Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply * Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com TOPICS WE EXPLORE Why is Flipgrid such a wonderful tool for educators to consider using? How is Kerry-Ann using Flipgrid to help manage the hybrid teaching? How can a teacher use Flipgrid for assessment? What are some ways to integrate Flipgrid with other tools such as Wakelet? How does Kerry-Ann handle all the videos and organizing time and energy to review and give feedback? 19:00 - The power of taking small steps in our learning 23:00 - Final thoughts from Kerry-Ann Here is the video version if you prefer video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr70UzUq3WI&feature=youtu.be YOUR CHALLENGE Complete the Flipgrid Learning Pathway - https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-3/flipgrid [https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-3/flipgrid]

LISTENER PARTICIPATION. * Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a reply * Option 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) com TOPICS WE EXPLORE LEARNING OUTCOMES Understand the science and research about online teaching and learning Apply the concepts of F2F teaching to online/hybrid Engage students in exploring their curiosity Develop lessons to move our thinking to deeper connection WHAT I WILL DO IN THIS MODULE: Watch/listen to the conversation with Doug Bergman Answer the questions provided to engage in the learning Complete challenge 1 or 2 or both Share your findings with other educators YOUR CHALLENGE Come join the learning here – https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-4/teaching-strategies-for-online [https://sites.google.com/view/firepd/session-4/teaching-strategies-for-online]