Digital Learning Today

Backwards Planning: Creating Great Digital Learning Activities by Developing the Final Product First!

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Digital Learning Today, discover how to use Backwards Design for effective lesson planning, aligning goals, assessments, and student learning. Tune in now!

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I bet you didn’t know you can do THIS … in Canva! Featuring Scott Nunes

Jeff Bradbury — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Digital Learning Today, discover how Canva enhances classroom engagement, empowers students, and streamlines lesson planning for teachers. Tune in now!

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Unlocking the Power of SMORE: Effective Communication Strategies through Streamlining Parent & Staff Communication!

Jeff Bradbury — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Digital Learning Today, discover how SMORE enhances school communication through multimedia newsletters, polls, and analytics. Perfect for teachers!

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10 Strategic Ways to Build Professional Relationships in Education

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Digital Learning Today, discover essential tips for building professional relationships with teachers, students, and administrators. Enhance your classroom atmosphere!

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Enhancing Inclusivity in Education: Insights from SMART Technologies on Classroom Technology

Jeff Bradbury — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Digital Learning Today, we explore inclusivity in education with SMART Technologies. Discover tools that empower neurodiverse learners and enhance classroom engagement!

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Design Like a Pro: Canva Tools & Tricks Every Educator Should Know

Jeff Bradbury — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Discover how Canva transforms classroom presentations and enhances student engagement in this informative episode of Digital Learning Today!

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Teaching Is Emotional, I Didn’t Sign Up For This! – A Conversation with Diane Manser

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Explore the emotional challenges of teaching with Diane Manser, as she shares insights on relationships and resilience in the classroom.

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6 Ways Teachers and Coaches can Collaborate in the Classroom That Support Student Achievement and build Professional Relationships

Jeff Bradbury — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:15:00 +0000

Explore how instructional coaches and teachers can collaborate effectively to enhance student achievement and build strong professional relationships.

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Empowering Students with Hearing Loss: The Importance of Self-Advocacy

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today podcast, Jeffrey Bradbury interviews Nell Rosenberg, the National Director for Teleservices at Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech. They discuss the services provided by Clarke Schools, the importance of early intervention for children with hearing needs, different types of hearing technology, and tips for supporting students with hearing loss in the classroom. Collaboration between teachers, educational audiologists, and speech language pathologists is crucial for supporting students with both hearing loss and English as a second language.

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Personalizing Learning for All Staff and Students – A Conversation with Eric Sheninger and Niki Slaugh

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today podcast, Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh discuss the importance of personalized learning and its implementation in schools. They emphasize the need to identify each student as an individual, celebrate student wins, and empower both students and staff. The conversation highlights the role of leadership in creating a culture of personalization and the continuous journey of improvement and adaptation. Strategies such as using high-agency strategies, data and AI-enhanced teaching, and building relationships are also discussed.

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Empowering Neurodiverse Learners: SMART Technologies’ Innovative Edtech Solutions

Jeff Bradbury — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Show Notes In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Katie Novak on the podcast LIVE from ISTE 2024! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About SMART Technologies SMART Technologies is […]

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Jed Stefanowicz: Developing the 4 Domains of Digital Literacy for K12 Classrooms

Jeff Bradbury — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Join Jeffrey Bradbury as he interviews Jed Stefanowicz about his book 'Beyond the Bulletin Board: Crafting a Culture for Content Creation' and explores the impact of artificial intelligence in education.

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MetaMetrics Launches a new Lexile and Quantile Hub at ISTELIVE 2024!

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jeff Bradbury interviews Sue Ann Towel, Vice President of Product Management at MetaMetrics, about the new Lexile & Quantile Hub in this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast.

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zSpace: LIVE from ISTE 2024!

Jeff Bradbury — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

ZSpace is an augmented and virtual reality laptop device that provides immersive learning experiences without requiring a head-mounted display. It can be used for a wide range of subjects and is suitable for students from elementary school to medical professionals. ZSpace allows students to manipulate variables and interact with content, leading to a deeper understanding of the concepts being taught. The technology is popular among educators due to its engagement and hands-on nature. ZSpace offers professional development for teachers and a train-the-trainer model for implementation.

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Introducing Renaissance Next and Renaissance Analytics – LIVE from ISTE 2024!

Jeff Bradbury — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

At the ISTELive Conference, Eric Swanson and Storey Sitwala from Renaissance introduced Renaissance Next, a groundbreaking platform that aims to transform education. This platform promises to enhance teaching methods and improve understanding of students.

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Tailoring AI Prompts to the Audience How to Understand the Limitations of AI in Education

Jeff Bradbury — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jeff Bradbury and Ryan Read explore the usage of AI in education, discussing various AI tools like Microsoft Co-pilot and Google Gemini, the art of creating effective AI prompts, and the importance of teaching students to use AI responsibly and effectively.

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Creating a Culture of “Risk Taking” In your Classroom – A Conversation with Jason McKenna

Jeff Bradbury — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

VEX Robotics: Join us as we discuss how to bring a complete robotics curriculum into your K12 classrooms. Learn from experts about new products, financial considerations, and preparing students for the future. Don't miss this educational podcast episode!

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Museum of Science, Boston: Bringing STEM Education to Students Worldwide!

Jeff Bradbury — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Christine Cunningham to discuss equity-oriented and socially engaged engineering learning, empowering students to confront climate change. Join the conversation now!

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Understanding the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching Digital Literacy

Jeff Bradbury — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Cathy Collins, a Library Media Specialist and ISTE+ASCD Board Member on the show to discuss the ISTELive 2024 conference and how school districts can leverage Artificial Intelligence to teach Digital Literacy. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to […]

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ISTE2024: Check out these great sessions on Challenge Design, Creative Thinking, and Social & Emotional Learning Today!

Jeff Bradbury — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Laura Thomas to discuss the 2024 ISTELive conference. Join us for insights and updates on innovative educational practices and technology integration. Tune in now!

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Where does Artificial Intelligence fit into Curriculum Writing and Lesson Planning?

Jeff Bradbury — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Ernie Delgado on the program to discuss the upcoming Innovative Educator Conference happening in Southern California on July 29-31. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can […]

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Project Based Learning – Creating a Dynamic and Interactive 5th Grade Classroom

Jeff Bradbury — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Dr. Rayna Freedman shares her strategies for revolutionizing learning in a 5th grade classroom through Project Based Learning. Learn how to engage students and keep parents involved in the educational journey. Listen now!

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5 Great Sessions for Elementary Teachers to Attend at ISTE 2024!

Jeff Bradbury — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Melisa Hayes on to the podcast to talk about ISTE 2024 and how you can make the most out of the big conference this year! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and […]

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Using Artificial Intelligence for Organization, Accessibility and Inclusion in the Classroom

Jeff Bradbury — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Kim Zajac on the podcast to discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used to support teacher workload and supporting inclusion and accessibility in the classroom. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and […]

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CYBER SECURITY: What does your School District Need to Know?

Jeff Bradbury — Thu, 30 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Digital Learning Today Podcast, Jeff welcomes Chris Cleveland from Pixm Security on the podcast to learn how school districts can not only keep themselves safe from potential hackers but provide valuable professional development to their staff to avoid cyber attacks. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would […]

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