The TechEducator Podcast

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast [http://techeducatorpodcast.com], we take a look at this years ISTE conference [http://www.isteconference.org]. Learn how 6 of educations top EDU Podcasters will be attending and manipulating through hundreds of hours of presentations, networking events, and vendor demonstrations and learn how YOU can connect with those on the conference floor if you are #NOTATISTE. In this episode, we discuss: * All About IstePlease add conference links and socials * ISTE Tag [http://sites.google.com/view/istetag18] * #NotatISTEPlease add #NotAtISTE links and such * Transformative Leadership Summit [http://transformativeleadershipsummit.com/] – online only leadership conference for all educators, not just titled leaders: theme is empowerment. * Great Sessions not to MissIGNITE Sessions [https://conference.iste.org/2018/program/search/detail_session.php?id=110779964] * Top Tech Tools for Coaches [https://conference.iste.org/2018/program/search/detail_presenter.php?id=110718304#] * Tips for Surviving at ISTE * Social Events to Look Forward ToEdTech Karaoke [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/etk-iste-2018-tickets-44682480502?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=order_confirmation_email&utm_term=eventname&ref=eemailordconf] * Carl Hooker’s Poetry Slam * How to conquer the Vendor FloorRecognize that it is in their best interest to talk to someone who is going to make them money. Don’t waste their time, and don’t waste your time. * Dan’s padlet – https://padlet.com/dankreiness/tools4coaches [https://padlet.com/dankreiness/tools4coaches] * #PassTheScopeEdu [https://twitter.com/hashtag/PassthescopeEDU?src=hash] and passthescopeedu.com [http://passthescopeedu.com] * #NotAtISTE [https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotAtISTE?src=hash] * #ISTETag18 [https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18] * https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18/home [https://sites.google.com/view/istetag18/home] * Ventra app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ventrachicago.riderapp [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ventrachicago.riderapp] FOLLOW OUR PODCAST * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] | @TechEdShow [http://www.twitter.com/techedshow] * Visit the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep]| www.TechEducatorPodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com] FOLLOW OUR HOSTS * Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury [http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue [http://www.twitter.com/sampatue] * Jennifer Judkins | @TeachingForward [https://twitter.com/teachingforward] * Josh Gauthier | @MrGFactoftheDay [https://twitter.com/MrGFactoftheDay] * Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9 [https://twitter.com/robpennington9] * Jennifer Giffen | @VirtualGiff [http://twitter.com/VirtualGiff] * Nicholas Amaral | @Namaraledu [http://twitter.com/Namaraledu] ABOUT OUR GUESTS DR. WILL Dr. Will, as he is affectionately known as, is a recognized digital leader who is all in on the power of mobile to support this Netflix generation of learners. Leveraging learning outside the confines of the classroom, his mission is to remove technology as an impediment from teachers becoming innovators in their classroom. Dr. Will is also the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on how to level up. The podcast can be found on SoundCloud and iTunes. * https://twitter.com/iamDrWill [https://twitter.com/iamDrWill] * https://soundcloud.com/dr-will-deyamport-iii [https://soundcloud.com/dr-will-deyamport-iii] BRAD SHREFFLER Brad Shreffler is an Instructional Technology Coach and Podcast Host out of Central Florida. As a coach, he is focused on using technology in the classroom to evolve instruction for modern learners. His show, the Planning Period Podcast is all about talking to educators casually, like running into each other in the break room, about the topics they are interested in. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @BradShreffler or on his website, http://www.bradshreffler.com/ [http://www.bradshreffler.com/] Podcaster Meetup [12:30]-[1:30] Wednesday at ISTE JETHRO JONES Jethro Jones (@jethrojones [http://twitter.com/jethrojones]), 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, is the Principal of Tanana Middle School, and host of Transformative Principal [http://twitter.com/trnfrmprincipal], where he interviews principals, leaders, and influencers who help improve K-12 education throughout the world. While growing up, Jethro attended five elementary schools, a middle school, and three different high schools. This experience instilled a desire to provide the most nimble educational experience possible, so that all students — no matter how long they are at his school, can pursue their own interests and work to their individual potential. Jethro has always pushed the envelope on learning situations. As principal at Kodiak Middle School he implemented a flexible schedule that allowed students to have Tier 2 interventions and enrichments. These complex logistics are facilitated with the Pickr app. Jethro has provided simple solutions to complex educational problems as a principal, district coach, library supervisor, and middle school teacher. http://transformativeleadershipsummit.com/ [http://transformativeleadershipsummit.com/] Transformative Leadership Summit VALERIE LEWIS Valerie is transitioning into an assistant principal role SY2018-19 in Gwinnett County, GA and has been in education for 18 yrs. She is passionate about students with disabilities and the role tech plays in their learning journey. The idea that learning is continuous certainly holds true and for this reason–connecting globally with others provides value and growth. She is 1/5th founder of Pass the Scope Edu and founder of EdObstacles. She also moderates Teacherpreneur chat and other Voxer groups. Her philosophy is that One Size Does Not Fit All! * https://twitter.com/iamvlewis [https://twitter.com/iamvlewis] * https://iamvlewis.wordpress.com/ [https://iamvlewis.wordpress.com/] * www.passthescopeEdu.com [http://www.passthescopeedu.com] * www.EdObstacles.com [http://www.edobstacles.com] #NOTATISTE18 Google Plus Community: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102762507417207490264 [https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102762507417207490264] #NOTATISTE18 Livebinder: https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2374612 [https://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=2374612] DAN KREINESS Dan Kreiness is a middle school instructional coach, podcast host, and connected educator who constantly searches for the most effective ways to advance education and produce high student achievement. Dan holds masters degrees in adolescent education and educational leadership and is currently a doctoral student in the field of educational leadership. He was named to the 2017 class of ASCD Emerging Leaders. He is also a Google Certified Educator, Nearpod Pionear, Flipgrid Ambassador and Hoonuit Learning Ambassador. Dan hosts his own Leader of Learning podcast and has been a recurring host and panelist on the EduMatch Tweet and Talk podcast series. He is also an author who features his writing on his own “Leader of Learning” blog and has contributed guest blogs to The EduCal Blog, Your Instructional Coach, and TeachBoost. In addition to blogging, he also has published works as a contributor to the Edumatch Snapshot in Education (2017) Volume 2: Professional Practice and The EduMatch Teacher’s Recipe Guide: Survive and Thrive in the Kitchen and Beyond. Dan is emerging as an expert presenter at education conferences, trainings, and EdCamps on topics including leadership, growth mindset, student engagement, various instructional technologies, augmented and virtual reality for education, and using social media in education. Dan is the creator of the successful growthmindsetEDU Voxer group after his interest in growth mindset was sparked as he studied how to be an effective instructional coach. His specific educational interests include leadership, educational technology, and student engagement. * https://twitter.com/dkreiness [https://twitter.com/dkreiness] * http://leaderoflearning.com/ [http://leaderoflearning.com/] * https://passthescopeedu.com [https://passthescopeedu.com] (Pass the Scope EDU periscoping sessions from ISTE) JOIN THE CONVERSATION Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is: Question: What are your tips, tricks, and strategies for navigating through the ISTE Conference? EXPLORE THESE RESOURCES In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: * Link 1 What’s on the Horizon at ISTE? https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/06/18/whats-on-the-horizon-at-iste-2018/?all [https://www.eschoolnews.com/2018/06/18/whats-on-the-horizon-at-iste-2018/?all] * Link 2 ISTE or NOT: Steve Hargadon tips https://www.stevehargadon.com/2018/06/iste-or-not-either-way-we-have-great.html [https://www.stevehargadon.com/2018/06/iste-or-not-either-way-we-have-great.html] * Link 3 #NOTSTISTE? Ways to participate in ISTE 2018 remotely https://www.theedublogger.com/2018/06/11/notatiste-2018/ [https://www.theedublogger.com/2018/06/11/notatiste-2018/] * ISTE Insights: https://flipboard.com/@edublogs/iste-insights-m89u7n5vy [https://flipboard.com/@edublogs/iste-insights-m89u7n5vy] TECH TIP OF THE WEEK * Tech Tip Goes Here To make instant friends at ISTE bring along a portable power strip because there are never enough outlets Monster MP OTG400 BK Outlets To Go Power Strip – 4 AC Outlet https://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG400-BK-Outlets/dp/B000F9YN2M/ref=sr_1_1 [https://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG400-BK-Outlets/dp/B000F9YN2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529544916&sr=8-1&keywords=Monster+Outlets-to-Go+portable+power+strip&dpID=41qPweKjCgL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch] JOIN OUR PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2] today? 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LET’S WORK TOGETHER * Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] | @JeffBradbury [http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Email: info@teachercast.net [info@teachercast.net] * Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail [http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail] * YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube [http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube] * iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes [http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes] CHECK OUT MORE TEACHERCAST PROGRAMMING * TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp [http://www.teachercast.net/tcp]) * Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today [http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/]) * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/]) * Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com [http://www.askthetechcoach.com/]) VIEW LIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM TEACHERCAST * Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv [http://www.teachercast.tv/] NEED A PRESENTER? 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In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep], we take a look at 10 great ways to prepare your digital classroom for the summer. In this episode, we discuss: * Google Sites: Duplicate Google Sites and Start Fresh * Google Classroom/Schoology: Archive Old Courses * Google Drive: Cleaning Your DriveFind a spot for “Shared With Me” documents * Google Drive: Rename files to similar names based on chapter / projects * Google Drive: Unstar and Recolor folders * Google Forms: Delete All Responses, Unlink, Relink * Google Calendar: Hide Old Calendars * Gmail: Archive Old Email * Organize your Bookmarks * Use Evernote to organize your thoughts [https://www.teachercast.net/ultimate-educators-guide-evernote/] Other: Getting Some Reading Done- [https://www.teachercast.net/teaching-beyond-standardized-tests/]What School Could Be– Ted Dintersmith FOLLOW OUR PODCAST * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] | @TechEdShow [http://www.twitter.com/techedshow] * Visit the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep]| www.TechEducatorPodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com] FOLLOW OUR HOSTS * Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury [http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue [http://www.twitter.com/sampatue] * Nicholas Amaral | @Namaraledu [http://twitter.com/Namaraledu] * Jon Samuelson | @JonSamuelson [http://twitter.com/jonsamuelson] JOIN OUR PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2] today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. LET’S WORK TOGETHER * Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] | @JeffBradbury [http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Email: info@teachercast.net [info@teachercast.net] * Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail [http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail] * YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube [http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube] * iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes [http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes] CHECK OUT MORE TEACHERCAST PROGRAMMING * TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp [http://www.teachercast.net/tcp]) * Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today [http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/]) * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/]) * Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com [http://www.askthetechcoach.com/]) VIEW LIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM TEACHERCAST * Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv [http://www.teachercast.tv/] NEED A PRESENTER? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) [http://www.teachercast.net/twitter] is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter [http://jeffreybradbury.com/], or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep], we welcome Lyn Hilt on the podcast to discuss Social Media and how it has evovled over the last decade for educators worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: * How has Social Media evolved over the last 5-7 years? * The evolving nature of social learning networksWhy are educators connecting via social? * What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? * How does engagement in a social learning space differ in 2018 than it was ten years ago? What’s changed for the better? For worse? * Strategies for engaging meaningfully in social networks – tips & tricks for educators * Alternatives to open social for engagement with learning networks * Lyn’s work with Modern Learners & as the facilitator of ChangeLeaders Community – how this community offers a unique, different perspective and opportunities for educators and leaders to engage in ways they cannot in open social FOLLOW OUR PODCAST * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] | @TechEdShow [http://www.twitter.com/techedshow] * Visit the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep]| www.TechEducatorPodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/] FOLLOW OUR HOSTS * Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury [http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue [http://www.twitter.com/sampatue] ABOUT OUR GUEST Lyn Hilt is an educational leadership and instructional technology consultant [http://hiltconsultants.org/] who uses her experiences as elementary principal, instructional technology coach, and classroom teacher to provide educators with meaningful professional development to help make innovative and lasting growth for student success. As elementary instructional technology coach, she worked with teachers and students by providing professional development opportunities and resources to staff, writing curricula, designing learning activities, and pushing into classrooms to work with students on technology-infused project work. Prior to her coaching position, Lyn served as elementary principal for five years in the same district, and it was while serving in this leadership role that she discovered the joys and benefits of connected learning and leadership. Lyn is an avid blogger [http://lynhilt.com/] and contributor to social networks such as Twitter [http://twitter.com/lynhilt] and has presented at various local, state, and national conferences on topics ranging from professional development to networked educational leadership. Lyn is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Cloud Certified (G Suite), and Apple Teacher. Lyn provides many Google for Education trainings with the fine team at Kiker Learning. [https://sites.google.com/site/kikerlearning/] Lyn is also the community manager for the vibrant and inspiring ChangeLeaders Community [http://bit.ly/clclearns], a space dedicated to pushing the boundaries of learning created by the Modern Learners [http://modernlearners.com/] team. Lyn teaches future educational leaders through her role as an adjunct instructor and online course designer for Cabrini University. She holds K-12 principal, elementary, and middle-level math and science teaching certifications. Lyn began her career teaching fifth and sixth grades and always strives to focus her work to help best meet the needs of young people. Lyn has contributed to various publications in print and online. She authored a chapter on using social media to support professional learning in the 3rd edition of Powerful Designs for Professional Learning [https://learningforward.org/docs/default-source/docs/powerful-designs-chapter20-social-media.pdf], published by Learning Forward. She also contributed to The Connected Teacher: Powering Up from Powerful Learning Practice, the Voices from the Learning Revolution [http://plpnetwork.com/category/voices/], and the Connected Principals [http://connectedprincipals.com/] blog. Her work and experiences have been featured in Education Week, THE Journal, Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education by Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli, and Eric Sheninger’s Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times. ABOUT MODERN LEARNERS “Let's lead our students into the modern world. Together.” Modern Learners [https://modernlearners.com/] features online resources and communities to help you connect with global school leaders, revitalize your work with children, and put the focus back on learning in your classrooms. Co-founders Will Richardson and Bruce Dixon lead the way along with Missy Emler and Lyn Hilt to create inspiring, thought-provoking content that challenges the notion of Why School and the current education narrative. Through cohort-based leadership experiences in Change School [https://change.school/] that push high-bar conversations and stimulate change efforts for school leaders and the unique ChangeLeaders Community [https://modernlearners.com/changeleaders/] which curates the latest educational resources and brings them to a learning commons that ignites dialogue around the issues, Modern Learners seeks to help every leader and learner find and honor the whys and hows of modern learning, and helps educators take practical steps towards reimagining school. And, for the first time, Modern Learners will be hosting live events! Meet up with us in Chicago on July 10, for the first Modern Learners’ Lab: Leading Schools that Learn: Building Culture through Inquiry and Agency. [https://modernlearners.com/chicagolab/] EXPLORE THESE RESOURCES In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: * ChangeLeaders Community [https://www.changeleaders.community/]#CLClearns @ModernLearners * 10 Principles for Schools of Modern Learning [https://modernlearners.com/10principles] whitepaper -> short link Lyn will share in the recording: bit.ly/tep184 * Hilt Consultants, LLC [http://hiltconsultants.org/] – Lyn is available for consulting and professional learning services! JOIN OUR PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2] today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. LET’S WORK TOGETHER * Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] | @JeffBradbury [http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Email: info@teachercast.net [info@teachercast.net] * Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail [http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail] * YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube [http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube] * iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes [http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes] CHECK OUT MORE TEACHERCAST PROGRAMMING * TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp [http://www.teachercast.net/tcp]) * Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today [http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/]) * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/]) * Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com [http://www.askthetechcoach.com/]) VIEW LIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM TEACHERCAST * Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv [http://www.teachercast.tv/] NEED A PRESENTER? * Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) [http://www.teachercast.net/twitter] is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter [http://jeffreybradbury.com/], or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep], we pay tribute to the anniversary of the passing of the late great Jim Henson. FOLLOW OUR PODCAST * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] | @TechEdShow [http://www.twitter.com/techedshow] * Visit the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep]| www.TechEducatorPodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com] FOLLOW OUR HOSTS * Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury [http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue [http://www.twitter.com/sampatue] * Jennifer Judkins | @TeachingForward [https://twitter.com/teachingforward] JOIN THE CONVERSATION Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is: Question: Who was your favorite muppet? EXPLORE THESE RESOURCES In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: * http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Muppet_Wiki [http://muppet.wikia.com/wiki/Muppet_Wiki] * https://www.henson.com/our-founders.php [https://www.henson.com/our-founders.php] * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroll_Spinney [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroll_Spinney] * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_the_Frog] * http://www.syfy.com/jimhenson039screatureshopchallenge [http://www.syfy.com/jimhenson039screatureshopchallenge] * https://daily.jstor.org/how-jim-henson-changed-early-education-and-brought-puppets-back/ [https://daily.jstor.org/how-jim-henson-changed-early-education-and-brought-puppets-back/] JOIN OUR PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2] today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. LET’S WORK TOGETHER * Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] | @JeffBradbury [http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Email: info@teachercast.net [info@teachercast.net] * Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail [http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail] * YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube [http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube] * iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes [http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes] CHECK OUT MORE TEACHERCAST PROGRAMMING * TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp [http://www.teachercast.net/tcp]) * Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today [http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/]) * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/]) * Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com [http://www.askthetechcoach.com/]) VIEW LIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM TEACHERCAST * Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv [http://www.teachercast.tv/] NEED A PRESENTER? * Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) [http://www.teachercast.net/twitter] is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter [http://jeffreybradbury.com/], or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep], we discuss how Social Media can be used as a positive thing in the classroom environment. In this episode, we discuss: * Google I/O ConferenceNew Google Assistant can make phone calls for you * New Gmail Features * Is this the end of the world? * Social Media in the ClassroomBest Practices for Social Media * Account Creation 11 TIPS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA SUCCESS BY SAM PATTERSON 1. Once a day, share something specific. Take a close up picture of one kid’s work, get their hands in there. 2. Don’t engage the current debateThat new thing everybody is ranting about? Ignore it, it isn’t important. The debate is more energy than it is worth. 3. Follow widely unfollow freelyIf you are a teacher, follow teachers. If you are running a classroom account, follow classroom accounts. Unfollow at the first sign of trouble. Never feel guilty about unfollowing. Don’t show your students the raw feed unless you have a good reason. 4. Expect your kids and parents to read your feed They won’t read all your posts, but they will see every mistake you make. Make the right ones. 5. Lift up someone else’s workShare the work of the teachers and classrooms you follow. This is an easy way to stay active and share positive. 6. Ask questions If you see a project you like, ask a question. People love to answer questions about what they shared. Everybody learns from good questions. 7. Chats aren’t required People can get really excited about Twitter chats, you don’t have to. They can be overwhelming and they are not for everyone. 8. Turn notifications off Seriously, evil corporations are reshaping your brain’s chemistry through notifications. I am not kidding, turn that crap off. 9. Use threads to tie together a group of examples Post a “Title tweet” that has the name of the assignment and then “thread” the rest of the examples as replies. 10. Interact with those who feed your practice. If you find someone’s tweet useful or inspiring, tell them. Don’t just RT it, say “thanks” it matters. 11. Never forget these platforms were built to monetize outrage and disagreement, don’t make money for them. We left 3 important points off of this list. . . . . What are they? Let us know in the comments FOLLOW OUR PODCAST * The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] | @TechEdShow [http://www.twitter.com/techedshow] * Visit the TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep]| www.TechEducatorPodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com] FOLLOW OUR HOSTS * Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury [http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue [http://www.twitter.com/sampatue] * Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9 [https://twitter.com/robpennington9] * Jennifer Giffen | @VirtualGiff [http://twitter.com/VirtualGiff] JOIN OUR PLN Are you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2] today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. LET’S WORK TOGETHER * Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast [http://www.twitter.com/teachercast] | @JeffBradbury [http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury] * Email: info@teachercast.net [info@teachercast.net] * Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail [http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail] * YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube [http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube] * iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/iTunes [http://www.teachercast.net/iTunes] CHECK OUT MORE TEACHERCAST PROGRAMMING * TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp [http://www.teachercast.net/tcp]) * Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today [http://www.educationalpodcasting.today/]) * The TechEducator Podcast [https://www.teachercast.net/tep] (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com [http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com/]) * Ask The Tech Coach (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com [http://www.askthetechcoach.com/]) VIEW LIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FROM TEACHERCAST * Join us LIVE every Wednesday at [8:30] PM EST: http://www.TeacherCast.tv [http://www.teachercast.tv/] NEED A PRESENTER? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) [http://www.teachercast.net/twitter] is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter [http://jeffreybradbury.com/], or to Broadcast your conference LIVE!