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Assembling Edu072: ISTE24 Insider: Level Up Inclusion with Accessibility Champions and Special Education Game ChangersThis episode will highlight different sessions at ISTE 2024, the International Society for Technology in Education, in Denver, Colorado. We sat down with several presenters who are sharing different sessions about adaptive and assistive technology, special education, adaptive learning, and disability inclusion. We spoke to Katie Fielding, Devon Caldwell, Doris Nhan, and Susan Aplin about each of their sessions, including key takeaways they hope participants will gain from attending their sessions. (Episode Transcript)
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Katie Fielding
Enhancing Classroom Accessibility with AI: Innovative Strategies for Inclusive Education (Monday, June 24 from 2:30-3:30 PM MT)
2024-06-1742 min
TenetEp. 163 Raven Rohrig – Illustrator & Mixed Media ArtistIn this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Raven Rohrig. Raven discusses her life growing up with her Artist father, her artistic family, not being exposed to a lot of art, the beginning of her art journey, the catalyst for her to follow her muse and become a full-time Artist, her name, coming out, labels, authenticity, her three bodies of work, color theory, contemporary portraiture, the strength and power of women, process, neon, black widows, mixed media, vulnerability, eroticism, sex in art, feminism, balance, framing, the US exhibition at Bitfactory, selling art, pricing, routine, commissions, reading and influences.
2023-07-132h 50
Listen in 5014 - Listen in 5: Guest Dr Brandon Ross, Newberry High SchoolIn today’s episode I’m joined by Dr Brandon Ross, Principal at Newberry High School in Newberry, SC. He was able to join us while traveling on a busy Friday afternoon. Hear Brandon talk about how Newberry’s EOC Academy keeps students focused on instruction first. He also shares how his school builds leadership capacity with administrator interns and how they use data from Power School’s Performance Matters to inform decisions. You can find Brandon on Twitter at @DrBrandonRoss sharing how @Newberry_HS uses the word Dominate to help students, staff and the community focus on achievement in all areas...
2023-03-3109 minListen in 5013 - Listen in 5: Guest Brantay Cohens, Ocean Bay Middle SchoolIn this episode we hear from another @SCASCD Emerging Leader, Brantay Cohens. Brantay teaches 7th grade math at Ocean Bay Middle in Horry County. Today he shares how he used real-time formative assessment tools, specifically Go Formative and Socrative, to help determine where his students are and what help they might need. You can find Brantay on Twitter at @MISTER_B_Cohens Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU
2023-03-3104 minListen in 5012 - Listen in 5: Guest Crystal Dixon, Hyatt Park ElementaryToday we talk with Crystal Dixon, Literacy Coach at Hyatt Park Elementary @HyattParkCougar in Richland One in Columbia, SC. In this episode, Crystal shares how she brings her own version of Real Men Read into Hyatt Park. She also shares why it’s important to “use what you know” when it comes to tech tools and how using Forms has helped her provide “just right” PD to her teachers. Crystal is an @SCASCD Emerging Leader. You can find Crystal on Twitter at @matherinedixon Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU
2023-03-1804 minListen in 5011 - Listen in 5: Guest Alexis Rainey, Dutchman Creek Middle SchoolToday we hear from Alexis Rainey, @AlexisRaineyUSC. Alexis is the Instructional Coach at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill, SC, @DutchmanCreekMS. Hear Alexis talk about how her school prioritizes culture, relationships and teacher leadership. She also shares how her school uses Flip (@MicrosoftFlip). Alexis is a @SCASCD Emerging Leader. Host: Susan Aplin, @ApinEDU
2023-02-2304 minListen in 5010 - Listen in 5: Guest Cathy Lacey, Crayton Middle SchoolIn this episode we hear from Cathleen Lacey, @CathleenLacey. Cathy is the Curriculum Resource Teacher at Crayton Middle School in Richland School District 1, Columbia, SC. She is also a @SCASCD Emerging Leader and Microsoft Innovative Expert and Fellow. Cathy has a passion for inclusion and assistive technology and how they can help all students. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU.
2023-02-0904 minListen in 5009 - Listen in 5: We're Back! Guest Pam Inabinett, Discovery EducationWe’re back! After a long hiatus, Listen in 5 is back! For this episode Discovery Education Partner Success Manager, @pnabbie, is our guest. She’s helping us revitalize the podcast by sharing her unique perspective as someone who works with educators throughout the Southeastern US and beyond. In addition to her work with Discovery Education, Pam serves on the SCASCD board and helps coordinate their Emerging Leader program. Host: Susan Aplin, @AplinEDU
2023-01-2705 min
Listen in 5008 - Listen in 5: Guest Zak LaFaverIn this episode we interview Zak LaFaver, @LaFaverScience, science teacher at Spring Hill High School. In this episode, Zak talks about how he connects science and technology in his classroom. He shares the details of his Makey Makey Talking Heart Project as well as how he makes the most of his core Google tools to make interactive learning experiences for students. Plus a shout out to screenshots! Listen to hear directly from Zak. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher
2020-12-1810 minListen in 5007 - Listen in 5: Guest Peter Glovin, VP of Sales at BrainPopEpisode 7 is a Texas Takeover! We report from Austin, TX where several Digital Integration Specialists from Lexington Richland 5 attended the TCEA Convention.
In this episode, Kelly Thacker @thacker_kelly, DIS from Dutch Fork Middle School, interviews Peter Glovin @glovo66, VP of Sales at BrainPop. Listen to Peter & Kelly talk about the origin of BrainPop (20 years ago) as a way to help a pediatrician better communicate complicated ideas to his patients. He also shares how the character Mobi was created.
Want to be a guest on Listen in 5 and share what you do? Contact Susan @AplinTeacher or Heather @hreitDIS
2020-02-2704 minListen in 5006 - Listen in 5: Guest Sarah PooleIn our 6th episode we interview Sarah Poole, Digital Integration Specialist & Co-Magnet Chair at Seven Oaks Media Magnet Elementary School - @SevenOaksSCmm In this episode, Sarah talks about her school's focus on creation, communication and collaboration. Her students create podcasts and video projects at all grade levels. Their efforts culminate in the Golden Oaks Film Festival (on May 28th this year). Listen to learn about this amazing elementary school! Hosts: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher and Heather Reit @hreitDIS
2020-02-0606 minListen in 5005 - Listen in 5: Guest Lauren GehrIn our 5th episode we interview one of Dutch Fork High School's English teachers - Lauren Gehr @thegehrbear . In this episode, Lauren tells us how she loves the many aspects of community at DFHS. She shares about her student map projects and how her students use Wakelet and Fligrid as part of student choice assignments. Lauren also talks about how she's come to love Twitter for professional growth and new ideas. Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher
2020-01-1505 minListen in 5004 - Listen in 5: Guest Hannah SimpsonIn our 4th episode we have our first "real" guest - Hannah Simpson @CRISChorus who is the Choral Director at Crossroads Intermediate.
In this episode, Heather shares her use of the flipped classroom with Pear Deck and Playposit and the difference it's made in students learning new material and differentiation. She talks about how https://www.incredibox.com/demo/ has been a great too for her students to use to create music*. She also shares how using social media has made her feel more connected to her #Pridein5 community and how it can benefit others.
Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher
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2019-12-1007 minListen in 5003 - Listen in 5: Guest Heather ReitIn our 3rd episode we interview co-host of the podcast - Heather Reit @HReitDIS
Heather serves as a Digital Integration Specialist at three elementary schools in Lexington/Richland 5: Ballentine, Dutch Fork & Leaphart.
Listen to Heather answer the following questions:
What is your role in education?
What makes your school great or special?
What is one project or activity you’d like to share?
What is a favorite tech tool or tip you’d like others to know about?
What suggestions do you have for educators looking to grow via social media?
Host: Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher
2019-12-0404 minListen in 5002 - Listen in 5: Guest Susan AplinIn our second episode we start our interview format. In this episode Heather Reit @HReitDIS interviews co-host Susan Aplin @AplinTeacher , the Digital Integration Specialist at Dutch Fork High School in Lexington/Richland 5.
Listen to hear the answers to these 5 questions:
What is your role in education?
What makes your school great or special?
What is one project or activity you’d like to share?
What is a favorite tech tool or tip you’d like others to know about?
What suggestions do you have for educators looking to grow via social media?
2019-11-1904 minListen in 5001 - Our First Listen in 5 PodcastIn our first episode we introduced the podcast and our roles as Digital Integration Specialists.
2019-10-2505 min