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The EdTech Distilled PodcastFrom the Classroom to the Jeopardy Stage with Devin RossiterIn this episode, Dave and Adam chat with Devin Rossiter, celebrated teacher, TV personality, and Jeopardy contestant! He shares his remarkable journey to Education through sports radio, local TV, working for the NBA, and more. Life lessons and remarkable stories abound!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1657828660855
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-07-151h 05The EdTech Distilled PodcastDifficult Conversations with Dr. Anni ReinkingIn this episode, Adam and Dave talk with educator, author, researcher, and all around great human being, Dr. Anni Reinking. Topics include wood you can 3D print, Starlink 2.0, Counting Crows, computer science and SEL, and the importance of creating a trauma informed classroom.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1654145220358
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-06-0359 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastWorking Smarter not Harder with Dr. Krista WelzIn this episode, Dave and Adam chat with library genius Dr. Krista Welz about librarians' roles in teaching and supporting edtech in schools and communities. They also talk about robots at work, Star Wars, a potential cure for heart attacks, cool edtech tools, and more!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1651718943488
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-05-0659 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastFinding your path (and creating one for others) with Arlen KimmelmanIn this episode, Dave and Adam talk with Arlen Kimmelman of iorad, an edtech company that helps users easily create and share step by step tutorials. They talk about the benefits of the app, but also cover Arlen's move from the school library to the edtech world, updates in the tech world, and so much more!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1651673781419
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-05-041h 00The EdTech Distilled PodcastGamestormers Update with Jon SpikeIn this special update episode, Dave and Adam chat with Jon Spike and get an update on his board game creation Gamestormers. You can help Jon out by contributing to his Kickstarter at https://bit.ly/gamestormer.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1650377004984
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-04-2047 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastRedefining Digital Citizenship with Michael DrezekThis week, Adam and Dave chat with Michael Drezek, an Instructional Tech Coach in New York who is doing amazing things in his district with tech integration, and especially digital citizenship. They're working to change the mindset around DigCit to make it more of a list of do's instead of a list of don'ts. They also discuss things like the upcoming baseball season, standardized testing, Elon Musk, stuff to do in St. Louis, and more!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1649348703095
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin...2022-04-081h 09The EdTech Distilled PodcastEduprotocols with Jon CorippoThis time, Dave and Adam are joined by Jon Corippo, bestselling author of the Eduprotocols books that are changing the dynamic in classrooms all over the world. The gents chat about all kinds of stuff including how the Eduprotocols work, Steve Jobs' uniform, old school video games, and so much more!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1648752334488
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2022-04-011h 18The EdTech Distilled PodcastDistilling EdTech Distilled with Jake BollIn the first episode of season 2, Dave and Adam chat with Jake Boll, Wisconsinite and distilling enthusiast, about the similarities between education and alcohol. Jake takes us on a wonderful tour of the distilling and teaching process. Get ready to learn something new and see education in a new way! We also chat with Jake about new Google updates, Wordle alternatives, and the magic of minivans. Almost too much good stuff for one episode!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1648134629481
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod...2022-03-2558 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastMashup With the Learning Through Leading PodcastMatt Jacobson and Nick Sutton over at the Learning Through Leading Podcast asked us to join them for a little Illinois mashup episode, and we were excited to be a part of it! In this cross-posted episode, Dave, Adam, Matt, and Nick chat about takeaways from teaching in the pandemic, what to keep and what to get rid of, the upcoming plans for the Google Educator Group of Southern Illinois, and ways they stay balanced in an unbalanced world. You can find the Learning Through Leading Podcast at https://www.learningthroughleading.com and all of your favorite podcast places.2022-02-1150 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastBig Picture EdTech with Bonnie CheletteIn this episode, Adam and Dave have a great chat with Bonnie Chelette, the Director Of Educational Technology in the Louisiana Department of Education. They discuss what it's like to make plans for districts state-wide, what unique challenges Louisianans face, and what the perfect tech department for a school district should look like. They also talk about coding on the amazing Replit.com, some other cool websites, and going to ISTE in New Orleans.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1639575744539
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod...2021-12-171h 06The EdTech Distilled PodcastWork Smarter not Harder with Rick BallewIn episode 16, Dave and Adam chat with Minnesotan tech specialist Rick Ballew about the way he and his team are helping their teachers find the balance between tech and non-tech strategies in their classrooms now that things are "back to normal". They also discuss ways teachers can be more efficient and intentional with those tech-integrated activities. They also discuss recent Google updates, some sweet websites, and how buildings can use 3D printers to heal themselves. Pretty cool stuff!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1638475800887
"Slow Burn" and "...2021-12-031h 00The EdTech Distilled PodcastPodcasting In and Out of the Classroom - IETC2021 PresentationIn this special episode, Adam and Dave present at the IETC2021 annual Edtech conference in Springfield, IL. In this presentation, the gents discuss ways teachers can include podcasting in their classroom, and they also talk about how folks can start their own podcast from home.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1637591171452
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2021-11-2353 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastWhat can Coaching do for you? With Teresa EnglerIn Episode 14, Dave and Adam chat with tech coach Teresa Engler about what it's like being the only tech coach in a K-12 district and how the job has changed thanks to COVID's effects on education. They also chat about electric cars, raising Alaskan Malamutes, and how to make the perfect Old Fashioned.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1636051724695
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2021-11-0552 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastWhat if... we rethink how we teach?In this one-on-one episode with Dave and Adam, the gents, inspired by Marvel's new Disney+ show "What If...?", discuss ways to recognize how we might be sliding back into outdated pre-COVID teaching strategies and how we might shift the story to benefit teachers, students, administrators, and stakeholders alike. By no means are these proven strategies or research-driven ideas. Instead it's a chance to take a look at the art of teaching from a different perspective. As usual, the opinions expressed, as skewed as they may be, are purely our own.
For more info and show notes, visit h...2021-10-1559 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastGet to Know the Google Coaching Program with Rachel McVeaghToday, Dave and Adam chat with Rachel McVeagh, one of the teachers/coaches who paved the way for the system that is now called the Google Certified Coach Program. In this episode we discuss how the program got started and how it works, plus some new stuff going on in space, some fun stuff on the internet, and Dave's new obsession with 3D printed, laser cooked chicken.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1633009270269
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By...2021-10-011h 00The EdTech Distilled PodcastRevitalizing the Google Trainer Program with May JueIn this episode, Adam and Dave get to spend some time talking with the project manager of Google for Education's Trainer program May Jue. May took over the program two years ago, and since then it's seen some dramatic shifts and has become an important liaison between Google's education user base and the developers who build the products. In this episode, they also chat about new insights in Google calendar, Super Mario in real life, changes to the Google Certified Educator exams, and, of course, Ted Lasso.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled...2021-09-1751 min
The Teachers' ClassroomPD Post-COVID : Cross-post from EdTechDistilledAdam Geisen and David Lerch from the podcast EdTechDistilled had host Matt Weld on as a guest to talk about the future of Professional Development post-COVID. Discussion includes edtech updates, the Directions Conference, and a summary of what we are doing in our own lives and what we're drinking that night.2021-08-1655 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastGamestorming with Jon SpikeIn this episode, Adam and Dave chat with game based learning enthusiast and entrepreneur Jon Spike. Jon and the boys discuss post-secondary tech challenges, Jon's project Gamestormers, and things that make them tingle.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1628780370850
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2021-08-131h 07The EdTech Distilled PodcastThe Big Reset with Kim DarcheIn episode 9, Adam and Dave chat with Kim Darche, a tech coach and teacher from the Chicago area. With an uncertain year in the rear view and an uncertain year on the horizon, it's important to take a minute to reset, reflect, and move forward with lessons from 2020. Kim is stressing this concept with her staff, and it's one we should all take seriously going forward. Oh, and they talk about how Dave has a Tesla.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1627012383726
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober"...2021-07-231h 03The EdTech Distilled PodcastCollaborating in the SPED Classroom with Jessica ReedIn this episode, Dave and Adam chat with Jessica Reed, a Special Ed teacher, speaker, and Google Innovator in Alabama who's making waves in edtech in the SPED realm. They chat about collaborative tools, the challenge of co-teaching, and the best way to make a smash burger.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1624461434641
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2021-07-091h 17The EdTech Distilled PodcastNo More One-Size-Fits-All PD with Alex T. ValencicIn episode 7, Adam and Dave chat with Alex T. Valencic, a digital learning and professional development coordinator from Freeport, IL, who's doing some great things with his district's PD program. They discuss some sweet new stuff in tech, Alex's #PretzelPD movement, and the best drinks Taco Bell has to offer.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1624461021338
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2021-07-021h 03The EdTech Distilled PodcastSo you’re a teacher, what else can you do? With Jeremy RinkelIn episode 6, Dave and Adam chat with Jeremy Rinkel, a jack-of-all-trades from Illinois who has been a teacher, an entrepreneur, and a journalist, and now he's designing safety curriculum for NASA! We also chat about Star Wars, old Volkswagen Bugs, and the importance of having multiple side gigs.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1624460691062
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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2021-06-251h 06The EdTech Distilled PodcastLearning From a Unique Year with Matt MillerIn this episode, Adam and Dave have a chat with speaker, author, inspirer, and all-around EdTech mover and shaker Matt Miller of the Ditch That Textbook blog and book collection. He was gracious enough to talk to us about new tech updates, what teachers should take away from the weirdest school years ever, and what mobile device you should have to improve your chances of getting dates online. Such a great conversation!
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1624210921980
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
...2021-06-2058 minThe EdTech Distilled PodcastStaying on Top of New Ed Tech with Eric CurtsAdam and Dave talk with legendary EdTech personality Eric Curts, owner of the Control Alt Achieve blog. They chat about new updates in Gmail, Docs, and YouTube as well as how Eric keeps up with the ever changing world of educational technology (hint: it has something to do with RSS feeds). They also discuss Eric's upcoming SPARCC Conference, Dave's love of 80's goth bands, and Adam's desire to create the next Super Mario Bros.
For more info and show notes, visit https://podcast.edtechdistilled.com/show.html?a=1623033072781
"Slow Burn" and "Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod...2021-06-0754 min