SPS Digital Learning Hour Episode 81: Katherine Kruser
This week I sat down Katherine Kruser, the Art teacher at Mary Pottenger on how she is integrating technology into her classroom through authentic practices.
S.A.M.R. Lesson Idea: The Tell-Tale Heart
For this week’s blog post we are kicking off an ongoing series on the SAMR model and lesson ideas. In this series we will give you real examples of how to use the tools we have to create lessons that fall into the SAMR model. A quick recap on what the SAMR model is: SAMR is a model designed to help educators infuse technology into teaching and learning. Popularized by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, the model supports and enables teachers to design, develop, and infuse…
Episode 80: Brianna Cicero
This week I sat down with an amazing teacher over at White St. Elementary School who is doing some awesome things in her classroom. Learn about the process she is going through to develop a try, discuss, connect classroom environment.
S.A.M.R. Defined
Do you really know what SAMR is and what it looks like in your classroom? Continue reading to find out more information about the SAMR model!
Episode 79: Natalie Velez Cotto
This week is a whopper! We discuss teaching 4th Graders and CS Education with Natalie Velez Cotto of Frederick Harris Elementary School in Springfield. Listen to all of the great wisdom and ways she is elevating teaching in Springfield. Plus we have a huge PowerPoint Update along with a few reminders for Unified Classroom. You don’t want to miss this week’s edition of the SPS Digital Learning Hour!
Spark It Up with Adobe Spark!
Every year tools that we love get updates, especially during the Summer when teachers are on break. Adobe Spark is one of those tools. For a quick review, Adobe Spark is a tool that allows students and teachers to create and share impactful visual stories using three media types, Video, Page and Post. I’ve used it for my Favorite Quote Friday’s, which is now Motivational Mondays, which you can find on Instagram @beardedtechedguy or my website https://www.beardedtechedguy.com When you ask Adobe what each…
SPS Digital Learning Hour Episode 78: Melany Laroe
Blog Updates! Awesome Tools! A shout out to Mike Tholfsen from Microsoft EDU! Check out this week’s podcast featuring Melany Laroe from Glickman Elementary and hear her journey as a teacher in the Springfield Public School District! Learn about what technology looked like in the classroom back in 2006 compared to today, listen to Ms. Laroe’s journey through teaching and technology and some awesome advice she has for new teachers.
Flipgrid This!
What is Flipgrid? According to Flipgrid they state “Flipgrid is simple. Engage and empower every voice in your classroom or community by recording and sharing short, awesome videos … together!” I just believe they are just awesome! In short, you as a teacher create a grid which is a meeting place and then the students go into that space and create a short video to answer that questions. Flipgrid has a great educator’s guide that you can get here. Your…
SPS Digital Learning Hour Episode 76: Paul Foster
This week I sat down with Springfield CIO Paul Foster and we discussed all the exciting things happening in Springfield. If you want to know what the future of Springfield Public Schools holds, this is a can’t miss interview! If you are thinking about wanting to be a teacher, consider Springfield as a destination after listening to this!
SPS Digital Learning Hour Podcast is back!
Welcome back podcast listeners! I hope you had a great summer. This week we just touch upon many upcoming podcast and blog topics. We’ll catch you up on the latest news in the district and the directions we’ll be taking this year!