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The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will - Call It A ComebackBefore I get into who Dr. Will is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friendly, 6-module support program equips you with the actionable steps you need to shine.You can learn more about the course here: https://upskillservices.mykajabi.com/a/2147852369/pCgXU4WdMeet Dr. WillAs seen on Forbes.com, Schoology Exc...2025-02-1030 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamdrwill.bsky.social) - Dr. Will 2025Before I get into who Dr. Will is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friendly, 6-module support program equips you with the actionable steps you need to shine.You can learn more about the course here: https://upskillservices.mykajabi.com/a/2147852369/pCgXU4WdMeet Dr. WillAs seen on Forbes.com, Schoology Exc...2024-12-0423 min
Lead with HOPE PodcastLead with HOPE Podcast Episode 25 with Dr. Will Deyamport IIIWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D., known as Dr. Will, serves as a District Instructional Technologist in a K12 school district. As noted in his articles for Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine, Dr. Will specializes in facilitating educators' transition to going digital, offering in-person and virtual training, coaching sessions, and developing online professional development courses and live webinars for K-12 teachers.
Beyond his 9-5, Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show Podcast, a freelance writer, and an educational consultant. Recently, EduMatch Publishing released his inaugural book, "The Edupreneur: Your Blueprin...2024-10-1232 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - The Author and The Edupreneur (part two)Before I get into who Dr. Will is, I want to introduce you to a life-changing course from Dr. Akilah Willery.The Midlife Educator's Job Search Blueprint is your personalized roadmap to navigating career transitions confidently. Whether you're seeking a leadership role in K12 education or exploring new paths beyond the classroom, this beginner-friendly, 6-module support program equips you with the actionable steps you need to shine.You can learn more about the course here: https://upskillservices.mykajabi.com/a/2147852369/pCgXU4WdMeet Dr. WillAs seen on Forbes.com, Schoology Exc...2024-06-2443 min
THRIVEinEDU by Rachelle Dene PothThriveinEDU Live with educator, author & podcaster, Dr. Will Deyamport!I have known Dr. Will for many years. He is a great educator, supporter, edupreneur, and, more than that, a dear friend. We had a gret chat about his work, his newest project and more! Be sure to connect with him and check out his documentary and his new book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business! Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D., known as Dr. Will, serves as a District Instructional Technologist in a K-12 school district. As noted in his articles for Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine, Dr. Will specializes...2024-04-1739 min
THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth @Rdene915ThriveinEDU Live with educator, author & podcaster, Dr. Will Deyamport!I have known Dr. Will for many years. He is a great educator, supporter, edupreneur, and, more than that, a dear friend. We had a gret chat about his work, his newest project and more! Be sure to connect with him and check out his documentary and his new book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education Business!
Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D., known as Dr. Will, serves as a District Instructional Technologist in a K-12 school district. As noted in his articles for Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and...2024-04-1739 min
The Jeff Bradbury ShowDr. Will DeyamportIn this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show Podcast, Jeff welcomes Dr. Will Deyamport on the podcast to discuss his new book “The Edupreneur” and his mission to support educational entrepreneurs.
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About our Guest: Dr. Will Deyamport2024-04-0131 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - March Life UpdateWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2024-03-0509 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Solo Episode: Life UpdateWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2023-09-2715 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Solo Episode: Checking InWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2023-07-2026 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Solo Episode: Don't Put Yourself On ClearanceWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2023-04-1613 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Solo Episode: Going All InWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2023-02-0330 min
Teaching Learning Leading K-12Mickey Revenaugh - Co-Founder of Connections Academy: Providing Global K-12 Online Learning - 536
Mickey Revenaugh - Co-Founder of Connections Academy: Providing Global K-12 Online Learning. This is episode 536 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast,
Mickey Revenaugh is co-founder of Connections Academy, a pioneering global provider of K-12 online learning that was founded in 2001 and now serves more than 100,000 students around the world as part of Pearson.
Mickey’s current work at Pearson is focused on bringing innovative education opportunities -- including those harnessing big data, artificial intelligence, and immersive technologies -- to learners around the globe. Mickey is Board Vice Chair of iNAC...2023-02-0246 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Welcome To Season 9Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K 12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2023-01-1318 min
Navigating Education - The PodcastEp 61 - Augmented and Virtual Reality in Classrooms with Rachelle Dene PothIn this episode, we will be discussing with our guest and expert in AR and VR, Rachelle Dene Poth, on how schools and teachers can implement augmented and virtual reality tools to support and amplify student learning. From the types of tools available and purchasing decisions, to implementing them into our classroom instruction, we will be covering these important topics. Our goal will be to outline steps to support making AR and VR a reality in our K-20 classrooms.
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I am an educator, consultant, author, attorney and keynote speaker. I love the work...2022-11-2335 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Solo UpdateWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2022-11-0919 min
SYS Presents: Adventures in Online EducationS03 EP10 - Online Learning with Allison PowellDr. Allison Powell is the former Vice President for State and District Services/New Learning Models of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), which provides expertise and leadership in K-12 Blended, Online, and Competency-based Learning. Working at iNACOL, Allison helped write the National Standards for Quality and several other reports to expand and improve the field of K-12 online, blended and competency-based learning. Allison taught in both face-to-face and online K-8 environments. She has been working in the field of online learning for over 15 years, starting as a K-8 blended teacher for Odyssey C...2022-10-2834 min
The Frankie Boyer ShowDr. Lauran Star, Gisèle Huff, Stacey McDaniel with #TheYFeedsKidsDr. Lauran Star Inclusion Strategist & Psychologist, Dr. Lauran Star, author of the new book, Evidence Based Inclusion – It's Time to Focus on the Right Needle.WEBSITE: https://www.drlauranstar.com TWITTER/IG: @lauranstarDr. Lauran Star is an Inclusion Strategist, Psychologist and Author who holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, with a specialization in Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. Dr. Star is also a military veteran, serving in Desert Storm. She is author of the new book, Evidence Based Inclusion – It's Time to Focus on the Right Needle. With over two decades of driving evidence-based inclusion, dive...2022-09-0139 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Solo Episode: I Did ItWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2022-08-0712 min
Tech & Learning’s Honor RoleThe Honor Role Episode 41: Allison PowellDr. Allison Powell is the Chief Operating Officer of Evergreen Education group which leads the Digital Learning Collaborative (DLC), and former Vice President of iNACOL. Allison helped build the Clark County School District's Virtual HS & an online PD program for the NV school district. She completed her doctorate from Pepperdine University in educational technology & leadership and is the former Senior Learning Strategist for BloomBoard re-thinking PD and licensing. 2022-07-2731 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will Deyamport III (@iamDrWill) - Solo Episode: ISTE 22 ReflectionWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2022-07-0428 min
Books With BagbyThings I Wish [...] Knew with Rachelle Dené Poth - BWB002I sit down with educator, presenter, speaker Rachelle Dene Poth, to discuss her latest book Things I Wish [...] Knew.In Things I Wish [...] Knew, Rachelle Dené Poth has brought in fifty educators with different experiences and backgrounds in education to share something they wish they or others knew. Each vignette shares an eye-opening experience, a valuable lesson learned, advice for overcoming challenges, or simply offers some inspiration or words of wisdom.Rachelle is a Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology Teacher at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. She is als...2022-06-2522 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will Deyamport III (@iamDrWill) - Revisited Solo Episode: Be You for YouWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2022-04-2225 min
LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in EducationThe Toughest Year YetDescription: Many schools are back in session and no longer in a remote environment, yet many educators are saying that this is the toughest year yet. Why is this school year even tougher than the previous two school years? During this enlightening podcast, our guest, Tom Ryan sheds light on the myriad of issues that makes this year tough. Tom also discusses what we can do to move education forward in a positive way. About our guest: Tom Ryan Ph.D. is co-founder of K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group (K12STAG), which is led by public school chief information officers...2021-11-1930 min
Building the BridgeEp. 33 – Trauma-Informed Strategies with Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, Part 2In part two of our discussion with Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, she helps us identify some of the many types of trauma that kids are experiencing as a result of the pandemic. Dr. Kennedy then shares strategies for how parents and educators can create an environment where kids are comfortable sharing the trauma they’ve experienced.
Among other important-to-understand topics, she talks about disassociation, which is the desire to escape our bodies that many people experience as a natural response to traumatic events. Dr. Kennedy describes how certain coping mechanisms can calm the mind and the body and re...2021-08-1116 minBuilding the BridgeEp. 32 – Trauma-Informed Strategies with Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, Part 1As we approach a new school year and hope to emerge from many of the disruptions caused by the pandemic, we must acknowledge that many students have experienced persistent trauma, and especially now require support for their social and emotional health. In part one of this two-part interview, Dr. Wendy Oliver speaks with Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, an expert in the field of both trauma and online & blended learning. Topics of discussion include Dr. Kennedy’s perspective on social-emotional learning (SEL), her personal experience with trauma and commitment to supporting others, and some interesting information regarding trauma and prolonged st...2021-07-2819 min
The Art & Science of Learning31. Designing Online and Blended Learning (Barbara Treacy)Designing effective and enjoyable online and blended learning experiences requires some particular strategies. In this episode I am speaking to a leader in online and blended learning who works with school districts, state departments of education, colleges and universities and other educational organizations in the United States, to enable them to build successful online and blended programs for educators and students.
Barbara Treacy is Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) as well as for the HGSE Professional Education Programs. Throughout her career Barbara has led projects in online and blended learning across a...2021-03-1042 min
Ed Tech HourEpisode 15: Judy PerezJudy Perez has been identified as a national level expert in K-12 online and blended learning by the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to founding the iLearn Collaborative, she directed district-wide blended learning at Jeffco Public Schools and led their online school from turnaround status to Performance accreditation. Judy's career in education includes science teacher, assistant principal, principal, district leader and CAO for the Charter School Institute at the Colorado Dept. of Education. In her 29-year career as an educator, she led districtwide and statewide implementations in innovative learning environments impacting 50+ Colorado school districts. She led and developed...2021-03-0150 min
The Create and Grow Your Brain Capital PodcastHow To Switch On Your Creative Entrepreneurial Mindset In Times of Change - Dr. Will Deyamport - Episode #58 Dr. Will Deyamport knows the importance of being agile in times of change. Creativity, intercultural agility and entrepreneurial acumen all intersect with Dr. Will's mission. As seen on Forbes.com, Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine, Will Deyamport III Ed.D. is an entrepreneurial educator who specializes in assisting educators in going digital. Dr. Will, as he is better known as, is a podcaster, writer, documentary filmmaker, and District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District. Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show where he interviews educators an...2021-02-1849 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherEdupreneur Rising - How Educators Are Creating Side Hustles for Profit and Purpose with Dr. Will DeymaportIn today's episode, Dr. Will Deymaport talks about the trends, topics, and timeliness of something called, edupreneurship. Teachers everywhere are doing some inventive things to make ends meet. In March 2019, Dr. Will made a documentary The Edupreneur. Learn about the trends shaping how educators work and make money now besides their classroom work. Sponsor: It’s a new year and time to plan your professional development with Advancement Courses. They offer over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas. They are online and self-paced, so you can take them anywhere, any time with up to six months to co...2021-02-0214 min
The Make Learning Magical PodcastFeatured Guest: Dr. Will DeyamportAs seen on Forbes.com, Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine, Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is an entrepreneurial educator who specializes in assisting educators in going digital. Dr. Will, as he is better known as, is a podcaster, writer, documentary filmmaker, and District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District. Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up. In March of 2019, EduMatch Publishing released Dr. Will’s first documentary, The Edupreneur. The video explores the lives and careers of eight educators who have bec...2020-10-2644 min
The CharacterStrong PodcastThe Importance Of Chunking Course Materials - Dr. Will DeyamporAs seen on Schoology Exchange, District Administration, EdSurge, iNACOL, and TechEdge magazine, Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is an entrepreneurial educator who specializes in assisting educators in going digital. Dr. Will, as he is better known as, is a podcaster, writer, documentary filmmaker, and District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District. Dr. Will is the creator and host of The Dr. Will Show where he interviews educators and entrepreneurs on leveling up. In March of 2019, EduMatch Publishing released Dr. Will’s first documentary, The Edupreneur. The video explores the lives and careers of eight educators who have become ed...2020-10-0513 min
Writing Matters with Dr. Troy HicksRachelle Dene Poth - Writing Matters with Dr. Troy HicksWriting Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks is a Writable podcast. Learn how to grow great writers at https://www.writable.com/
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About Rachelle Dene Poth:
Rachelle is a Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology Teacher at Riverview High School in Oakmont, PA. She is also...2020-09-0800 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Will (@iamDrWill) - Take From Your Job: Invest In YouWill Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, and podcaster. Prior to taking on a full-time instructional technology role, Dr. Will was a social media strategist for a career development company. He is best known for his work in assisting educators in going digital and has helped teachers leverage the power of technology to reimagine the learning experiences of their students. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the Mississippi Educator C...2020-08-2010 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastRachelle Dene Poth, J.D. (@Rdene915) - Putting It All TogetherMy name is Rachelle Dene Poth and I am a Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology Teacher at Riverview Junior Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. I am also an Attorney and earned my Juris Doctor Degree from Duquesne University School of Law and have a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. I have presented at conferences such as ASCD, FETC, ISTE, iNACOL, ST4T, PETE&C, PSMLA, Spring CUE (March 2020), Summer Spark and local conferences, on emerging technology and more ways to benefit student learning.I am the President of the ISTE Teacher Educ...2020-07-1346 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightAurora Institute 2020 Federal And State PrioritiesAurora Institute President and CEO Susan Patrick and Policy Associate Alexis Chambers sat down with Matt Shea and Courtney Belolan to discuss the 15 policy priorities that the Aurora Institute is advancing at the federal and state levels. Learn more: https://aurora-institute.org/blog/aurora-institute-announces-federal-and-state-policy-agenda/
2020-06-0552 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightThe Skill, Will, and Resources that Create the Conditions for Young People to ThriveGisele C. Shorter, of Raikes Foundation, and Camille Farrington, of University of Chicago Consortium on School Research, spoke with Matt Shea and Courtney Belolan at the Aurora Institute Symposium Voices Hub about initiatives that are supporting equitable learning environments and the conditions that foster them.
2020-02-2509 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightAdopting and Applying a Futures-Thinking Mindset in EducationJason Swanson, Director of Strategic Foresight at KnowledgeWorks, recorded a fascinating interview at the 2019 Aurora Institute Symposium. He described futures-thinking and how it applies to the work of transforming education.
2020-02-0814 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightShawn Rubin on Innovative Educator Prep and Stakeholder VoiceHere's Shawn Rubin, our 2017 Innovator Award recipient and Chief Education Officer at the Highlander Institute. In this interview, he shares an innovative educator prep model and talk about what’s missing from the conversation in the shift toward student-centered learning.
2020-01-2910 min
Rethinking Learning PodcastEpisode #90: Being the Controller of My Learning with Aidyn GriceAidyn Grice is a 6th-grade doing 9th-grade math and is a student at Norris Academy in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. I met Aidyn and his mom, Nicole, at the Aurora Institute (past was iNACOL) conference in October 2019 in Palm Springs where Aidyn who was an amazing speaker on the student panel. After talking to Aidyn, his mom, and Johnna Noll, Executive Director of Norris Academy, we decided it was time for a conversation with Aidyn on my podcast.Where did you grow upI was born and raised in a small city outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About two years ago...2020-01-1621 min
Personalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyKirsten Baesler: Interview at Aurora Symposium Institute 2019Matt and Courtney interview Kirsten Baesler, the state school superintendent of North Dakota. We interviewed her last year at the iNACOL Symposium, and this catches up what has happened in North Dakota over the past year or so. Once again, the focus on equity is apparent. Enjoy!From https://www.nd.gov/dpi/state-superintendent: Kirsten Baesler is the state school superintendent of North Dakota. In her position, she oversees the education of more than 121,000 public and private school students. She was elected as state school superintendent in November 2012, an...2019-12-0409 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyDr. Brooke Stafford-Brizard: Interview at Aurora Institute Symposium 2019Matt and Courtney interview Dr. Brooke Stafford-Brizard, a keynote speaker at the Aurora Institute Symposium 2019. She talks about mental health and the future of whole child education.From inacol.org: Dr. Brooke Stafford-Brizard is the Director of Whole Child Development at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where she leads work to support a comprehensive, Whole Child approach to learning and development. Before joining CZI, Dr. Stafford-Brizard worked as an independent consultant supporting the integration of cognitive and social-emotional development into school districts and charter management organizations through a connection between research, policy, and practice. As a...2019-12-0210 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyDerek Wenmoth - Interview at Aurora Institute Symposium 2019Matt and Courtney talk with Dr. Derek Wenmoth, a keynote speaker at the 2019 Aurora Institute Symposium (formerly known as iNACOL).Derek is currently a Principal Consultant at CORE Education, a not-for-profit education research and development organization that he co-founded with two colleagues in 2013, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has been a teacher, principal, teacher educator and policy advisor across all parts of the education system, from early childhood to tertiary. Derek is regarded as one of New Zealand education’s foremost future-focused thinkers, and is regularly asked to consult with school lea...2019-11-2109 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyBONUS: iNACOL interviews preview!Matt and Courtney traveled to California to manage the VoicesHub at the annual iNACOL Symposium, and not only did they come away with a month's worth of episodes, they changed the name of the symposium while they were there! iNACOL is now the Aurora Institute, and the energy out of this gathering was evident in the amazing interviews Matt and Courtney wrangled from the attendees. These interview episodes will be out every day Monday through Friday starting November 18. They are a collection of some of the leading minds in the personalized l...2019-11-1403 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightAn Updated Definition of Competency-Based EducationOur Research Director, Eliot Levine, who also manages the CompetencyWorks initiative, sat down to talk about the updated definition of competency-based education with Matthew Shea and Courtney Belolan.
2019-11-1237 min
The Yang Gang PodcastEp. 32 - Dr. Gisele HuffDr. Gisele Huff is the President of the Gerald Huff Fund For Humanity, she also has had an extensive career serving on numerous board's of directors including the International Association for K-12 online learning. She is also the recipient of the Thomas A Roe Award and the iNACOL Huff Lifetime Achievement Award.
We talked to Dr. Huff about her experiences in non-profit work, her time advocating for Basic Income, and speaking at the upcoming Basic Income March in San Francisco on October 27th.
You can find out more about the Gerald Huff Fund For Humanity by visiting their website at...2019-10-2733 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightWhat Can Education Policy Learn from the Science of Learning and Development?iNACOL Policy Director Natalie Truong speaks with Courtney Belolan and Matthew Shea about how the learning sciences could inform federal and state education policy. The interview covers topics explored in an upcoming iNACOL report, Aligning Education Policy with the Science of Learning and Development.
2019-10-2320 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyS5 Ep6: Collective Efficacy series continues - Responsive LeadershipMatt and Courtney continue their series about Collective Efficacy's six enabling conditions with the fifth condition - Responsive Leadership! What isn't it, what is it - it's always more than what you think.We will be at the SouthEastern Conference on Personalized Learning doing some podding, some interviewing, some sharing of stories - come see us! It's in Atlanta from November 18-20, and you can sign up here!We'll also be at the iNACOL Symposium in Palm Springs from October 28-31, doing the same. Come and hang out...2019-10-1022 min
Wired EducatorWEP 138: The Edupreneur, My Interview with Dr. Will Deyamport, IIIEpisode 138 of the Wired Educator Podcast is an amazing interview with Dr. Will, host of the Dr. Will Show Podcast. This is a powerful episode where Dr. Will and I explore successful 1:1 digital learning programs, how to really coach teachers, the future of education with online courses and so much more. Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D. is a District Instructional Technologist for Hattiesburg Public School District, serving grades K-12. He is also a digital transformation strategist, writer, podcaster, and documentary filmmaker. In 2016, Dr. Will was one of three educators selected as a Mississippi Spotlight Speaker at the M...2019-10-011h 13
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightAssessments in Student-Centered LearningiNACOL's Vice President for Federal and State Policy Maria Worthen and Policy Associate Alexis Chambers recently sat down for a new episode of Innovation Spotlight to discuss assessments. They shared how federal policy offers new opportunities to rethink states' approach to assessment, what innovative assessment could look like inside the classroom, and how assessment is often conflated with accountability.
2019-09-3031 min
Aurora Institute Innovation SpotlightBruce Friend - What to Expect at iNACOL19Chief Operating Officer Bruce Friends kicks off iNACOL's new podcast series with an introduction to the annual iNACOL Symposium, its features and how to get the most from the experience.
2019-09-0921 min
Getting Smart Podcast219 - Susan Patrick on Transforming Education Systems for Equitable High-Quality LearningToday the Getting Smart team is bringing you an episode with none other than Susan Patrick, the President and CEO of iNACOL. For the past 14 years, Susan has led the international advocacy organization known as iNACOL. At iNACOL, they seak the transformation of education systems and advocate for breakthrough policies and practices that ensure high-quality learning for all. Their fall symposium is one of Getting Smart’s favorite conferences of the year, with well-curated sessions on whole child personalization, competency-based progressions, and systems leadership. In today’s interview with Tom, Susan reviews five global learning trend...2019-08-2838 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastDr. Lisa Dawley (@lisadawley) - How To Become A ChangemakerWith over 20 years of experience in educational technology, Dr. Lisa Dawley provides leadership in the award-winning research, design and entrepreneurship of innovative learning technologies and organizations.
Dr. Dawley is Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego. Formerly, she served as a professor of Educational Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship at UNC Chapel Hill School of Education, where founded ImagineLab, a UNC initiative to support teen innovation. She is former CEO and Founder of GoGo Labs, a gamified educational technology spin-out from Boise State University, where she served as professor...2019-08-0436 min
The Dr. Will Show PodcastRachelle Dene Poth (@Rdene915) - How To Do You In EduMy name is Rachelle Dene Poth and I am a Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology Teacher at Riverview Junior-Senior High School in Oakmont, PA. I am also an Attorney and earned my Juris Doctor Degree from Duquesne University School of Law and have a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. I have presented at conferences such as ISTE, FETC, iNACOL, ST4T, PETE&C, PSMLA, Summer Spark and additional local conferences, on technology and more ways to benefit student learning.
I am the President of the ISTE Teacher Education Network and the Communications Chai...2019-05-1640 min
The Project Based Awesome PodcastEpisode 4.5: iNacol conferenceErin and Chris sit down and discuss a recent trip to Nashville for the iNacol conference.
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2019-02-1351 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL18 interview: Jason Vest, iNACOL's 2018 Teacher of the Year!Jason Vest, iNACOL's 2018 Teacher of the Year, talks with Matt and Courtney about what he and his school are doing for their young learners. He is at Hungary Creek Middle School in Henrico County, VA. The annual award honors a K-12 educator whose efforts as a personalized learning teacher exemplify a commitment to student success, knowledge, and skill as a professional educator and dedication to his or her students. How does he manage all the stuff he does? He also came prepared with do-do's and don't-do's! Follow him on Twitter at @MrVestRVA.2019-01-1610 min
Getting Smart PodcastHow the Micro-Credential Revolution is Transforming Professional LearningToday’s episode is all about competency-based education and professional development. Professional development in education is notoriously bad. BloomBoard was co-founded by Jason Lange in 2010 to try to fix the problem by powering the micro-credential revolution. The team behind BloomBoard are dedicated to empowering schools, districts, and states to help meet these needs by providing educators professional learning with purpose. They know how important teachers are to student growth and learning — and through micro-credentials, they can be empowered to take control of their own growth and advancement. Back in November, Tom caught up with Jason at the iNAC...2019-01-0921 min
Getting Smart PodcastScaling Competency-Based Education: Equity-Focused Strategies for Policy and PracticeIn this special episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Erik Day and Mary Ryerse are (temporarily) kicking Caroline and Jessica out of the studio to talk about what they’ve learned (and shared) about competency-based education at the this year’s iNACOL Symposium. Getting Smart staff recently published a landscape report on the state of competency-based education (CBE), entitled: “Show What You Know: A Landscape Analysis of Competency-Based Education,” which was discussed at a panel with Mary and a fantastic group of education thought leaders at the iNACOL Symposium. Following that, Mary had a conversation with Tom...2018-12-0550 min
Getting Smart PodcastHelping Students Thrive in San DiegoToday the Getting Smart team is bringing you a bonus episode! Recently, they got the chance to interview a ton of great people at the recent iNACOL conference and want to bring it to you early as a little holiday gift this season. In this special bonus episode, Tom interviews Nicole Assisi and Shelly Kurt of Thrive to talk all about how they are building community and doubling proficiency rates for children from low-income neighborhoods. Nicole and Shelly originally met at a San Diego Starbucks five years ago and went on to...2018-11-1627 min
The Greater EducatorTransforming into a Greater EducatorWe have both been so lucky in our careers to be able to attend education conferences across the country. The opportunity to learn alongside and network with like-minded professionals is probably the most energizing experience a teacher can have. That’s a call to action for school leaders - find space in your PD budget to send teachers out to learn and see first hand the kinds of innovation you want your schools to adopt! I’m headed to the iNACOL Symposium next week and will be presenting a session on reimagining schools with personalized learning, and as I was thin...2018-11-081h 03Personalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL18 interview: Debbie Treece of Chugach Schools in Alaska!Matt and Courtney kick off their interview series at iNACOL18 (inacol.org) with Debbie Treece, the Executive Director of Student Services at Chugach Schools in Alaska. Debbie has a list of do-do's and don't do's! It's a must listen.2018-11-0715 min
Getting Smart PodcastRandy Ziegenfuss on Teacher Leadership and Student-Centered LearningIf you follow education social media, you’ve probably heard of Salisbury Superintendent, Randy Ziegenfuss. Randy has been the Superintendent for almost four years but prior to that held different roles in education, teaching music and technology. Over the last few years, he’s become a leading advocate of learner-centered education and blogs all about it at WorkingAtTheEdge.org. With his Assistant Superintendent, Randy has also produced more than 40 episodes of the Shift Your Paradigm podcast, where he explores learner-centered education and leadership. Recently, Tom got the chance to catch up with Randy to find out what moti...2018-10-1746 min
Getting Smart PodcastDavid Conley on Next-Generation AssessmentIn this episode, Tom interviews David Conley, a professor at the College of Education at the University of Oregon. For more than 20 years, Conley has been a leading authority in American education policy. His seminal book, College Knowledge, outlined what students need to know and be able to do to succeed in college and careers. His famous Think, Know, Act, Go outcome framework was foundational for Summit Learning and My Ways from NGLC. Conley’s new book, The Promise and Practice of Next Generation Assessment, offers 10 principles for better assessment — and a vision for how asses...2018-09-1943 min
Getting Smart PodcastWhy Youth Need Social Capital and How Schools Can HelpThis episode, Tom interviews Julia Freeland Fisher, the Director of Education at the Clayton Christensen Institute. For a decade, since Clay Christensen and Michael Horn published Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns, the team at the Clayton Christensen Institute has been known as a leader in blended and personalized learning — as well as the idea of disruptive innovation. In Julia’s new book, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks, she explores the importance of social capital. She emphasizes the idea that who you know matters greatly in term...2018-09-1240 min
Reality Check with Jeanne AllenGisèle Huff, The Jaquelin Hume FoundationDr. Gisèle Huff is both interesting and engaging. While education transformation has been her main focus, she is also deeply interested in redirecting how the world of philanthropy works. Gisele’s background is extensive – she currently serves as Executive Director of the Jaquelin Hume Foundation and is the founder of the Learning Accelerator. She began in business, earned a Ph.D. in political science, with a concentration in political philosophy at Columbia University and taught at Golden Gate University, San Francisco University High School and Dominican College. She has been chairman of the Board of Directors of the Clayton Chris...2018-09-0100 min
EdSurge PodcastThis Accelerator Seeks To Scale Equity in SchoolsCaroline Hill is a firecracker. She keynoted the Blended Learning Conference in Rhode Island and INACOL in Florida. At both events she asked educators to challenge their notions of the use of technology in the classrooms and their conversations around equity. She has been a DC educator for years, but is now embarking on a new venture, creating an accelerator with the goal of scaling equity. She hopes to combine the start-up mentality of the edtech world with social justice issues in a really unique way.2018-07-1724 min
Digital Learning TodayShould education come to tech ... or should tech come to education?What is the value of educational technology in the classroom? Should EdTech companies be spending more time in our classrooms learning how we teach? Or … should they be coming up with new and innovative programs and gadgets for us to be teaching … with?In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we take a look at the ISTE Conference. Joining me on the program are three educators with unique perspectives on not just today's educational landscape, but on how edtech should be used in today's classrooms. We you at the ISTE Conference this year? W...2018-07-131h 00
TeacherCast Educational NetworkShould education come to tech ... or should tech come to education?What is the value of educational technology in the classroom? Should EdTech companies be spending more time in our classrooms learning how we teach? Or … should they be coming up with new and innovative programs and gadgets for us to be teaching … with?In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we take a look at the ISTE Conference. Joining me on the program are three educators with unique perspectives on not just today's educational landscape, but on how edtech should be used in today's classrooms. We you at the ISTE Conference this year? We would love to hear your th...2018-07-131h 00
Getting Smart PodcastNew NWEA Chief Chris Minnich on the Future of AssessmentToday, Tom speaks with Chris Minnich of the Northwest Evaluation Association — more commonly known as the NWEA. Chris was named the new CEO of NWEA in the fall of 2017. In his new role at NWEA, Chris will help invent the future of assessment. Currently, about 1 in 5 students in America already monitors their academic using the NWEA assessment tests. Previously to his new position at NWEA, Chris served as the Executive Director of the Council of Chief State School Officers. During his decade there, Chris led the chiefs through the update to federal education policy that bro...2018-05-2323 min
Positivity Podcast with Make SchoolTeaching - Tom Vander Ark on agency, self-directed learning, and inspirationTom Vander Ark is a titan in the world of education technology. Few have experience as wide and deep as he.
His career journey ...
- Superintendent of Federal Way Public schools.
- Managed $3.5 billion dollars and one-on-one with Bill Gates as the Executive Director of Education for the Gates Foundation.
- President of X Prize, an organization that runs multimillion dollar contests for innovation in learning, exploration, energy & environment, global development, and life sciences.
- Director of INACOL, the International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
- Partner at Learn Capital, an education VC firm that’s invested millions in companies li...2017-12-2500 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyS3 Ep9: One great tip on how to start learner self-reflecting in class TOMORROWMatt and Courtney are recovering from a massive power outage in Maine, just after getting back from iNACOL in Florida. Crazy week, crazy weather. We also talk about how learners can help themselves by self-reflecting on their learning.2017-11-0816 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Don Siviski, former Superintendent of RSU2 in Maine and former Deputy Superintendent of Education for MaineCourtney talks with Don Siviski, former Superintendent of RSU2 in Maine and former Deputy Superintendent of Education for Maine. It's a very interesting discussion on how personalized learning began for Don, a pioneer in the field. How did he manage the transformation from the industrial age of schooling to learner-centeredness? Find out with this fascinating interview.2017-11-0821 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Doug Finn, reinventing schools manager for Marzano ResearchMatt and Courtney talk with Doug Finn. Doug is the reinventing schools manager for the Reinventing Schools Division of Marzano Research. He helps mentor students and educators working with this model. He also wrote the Handbook for Personalized Competency-Based Education, along with Michelle Finn, Jennifer Norford, and Robert Marzano. This a fascinating conversation about how to move, REALLY move, to personalized learning strategies in schools.https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Personalized-Competency-Based-Education-Implementing/dp/1943360138/ https://www.marzanoresearch.com/douglas-finn 2017-11-0815 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Maria Worthen, Vice President for Federal and State Policy of iNACOLMatt talks with Maria Worthen, Vice President for Federal and State Policy of iNACOL.https://www.inacol.org/our-work/inacol-center-for-policy-advocacy/ 2017-11-0812 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Chris Liang-Vergara of Leap InnovationsMatt and Courtney talk with Chris Liang-Vergara, Chief of Learning Innovation at Leap Innovations.http://www.leapinnovations.org/ 2017-11-0813 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Nik Namba of Lindsay Unified School DistrictMatt and Courtney talk with Nik Namba, Director of 21st Century Learning at Lindsay Unified School District in California, a leader in personalized learning.http://www.lindsay.k12.ca.us/ https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Reform-Systemic-Personalized-Learning-ebook/dp/B01MT9W4B7/ 2017-11-0809 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Yvonne ArmentaMatt and Courtney talk with Yvonne Armenta, UCBerkeley graduate and keynote speaker at iNACOL 2017!@yvonne_armentahttps://es-cat.org/ http://www.berkeley.edu/ 2017-11-0812 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Gary Chapin of the Center for Collaborative EducationMatt and Courtney talk with Gary Chapin of the Center for Collaborative Education. It gets very zen at the end....http://cce.org/2017-11-0707 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Erin Surprise and Tony Skauge of EdmentumMatt and Courtney continue their interview series with Erin Surprise, Vice President, Professional Services and Support at Edmentum, and Tony Skauge, Services Program Manager at Edmentum.http://www.edmentum.com/ 2017-11-0708 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Sarah Rich of Squiggle ParkMatt speaks with Sarah Rich, Lead Teacher at Squiggle Park at the iNACOL symposium in Orlando.http://squigglepark.com/ 2017-11-0705 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Julie Young and Amy McGrath of ASU Prep DigitalMatt and Courtney talk with Julie Young and Amy McGrath of ASU Prep Digital. ASU Prep Digital is an accredited online high school and college prep courses. It is available anywhere worldwide - listen for more!http://www.asuprepdigital.org/ 2017-11-0206 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Laurie Gagnon of the Center for Collaborative EducationMatt and Courtney talk with Laurie Gagnon, Director of Quality Performance Assessment at the Center for Collaborative Education.2017-11-0208 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL wrapup pod!Matt and Courtney recover from travel woes, and power outages in the state of Maine to wrap up their time at iNACOL. What were the big themes we heard about all week? Find out here....2017-11-0217 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Richard Rutherford, senior at Urban Assembly Maker Academy in NYCMatt and Courtney talk with Richard Rutherford, a senior at Urban Assembly Maker Academy in NYC. His experience during his high school years is a mind blower, and is exactly how we can think differently about the structure of schools now and in the future.http://www.uamaker.nyc/ 2017-10-2509 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Carlos Beato of the International High School at Langley ParkMatt and Courtney talk with Carlos Beato, Principal of the International High School at Langley Park. This school is focused on ELL learners, and Carlos has many insights about the differences in personalized learning between ELL learners and non-ELL learners (spoiler: there aren't any).http://www1.pgcps.org/ihslangleypark/ https://www.springpointschools.org/blog/2015/08/conception-launch-interview-carlos-beato/ 2017-10-2509 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Al Motley and Nithi ThomasMatt and Courtney talk with Al Motley, Chief Technology Officer of MatchbookLearning, and Nithi Thomas, Executive Director of Techademics. It's a great discussion by two leaders in the confluence of technology and education.http://www.matchbooklearning.com/ https://twitter.com/nithi_thomas https://twitter.com/almotleyjr https://www.boltlearning.com/what-we-offer/our-lms/ 2017-10-2518 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Carolyn BerensonMatt talks with Carolyn Berenson about her experience as a first-time #iNACOL attendee, and her work in New Hampshire with special education students.https://twitter.com/cberenson1 2017-10-2504 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL Day 1 Wrap Up and Big TakeawaysMatt and Courtney share their big takeaways from a day of interviewing innovators in education! Also, a voices hub share! Thank you to all our interviewees and the people who added their voice to the larger conversation around personalized learning at iNACOL 20172017-10-2509 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Kelly Young and Ulcca Joshi Hansen of Education ReimaginedMatt and Courtney talk with Kelly Young, Executive Director of Education Reimagined, and Ulcca Joshi Hansen, Associate Director of National Outreach and Community Building for Education Reimagined. We have a fascinating discussion about community outreach, the themes that run through the personalized movement, and visions being a key to the work.https://twitter.com/EdReimagined https://twitter.com/Ulcca https://education-reimagined.org/ 2017-10-2516 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Rose ColbyMatt chats with Rose Colby, a competency-based learning and assessment specialist about the personalized learning movement2017-10-2516 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Mark HennesMark Hennes, of Capitol Area Intermediate Unit explains what an intermediate unit is, and how they help schools and districts leverage resources for personalized learninghttp://www.caiu.org/http://www.caiu.org/news/the-edleader-notebook2017-10-2512 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with John WashburnWe talk with Myrtle Beach High School principal John Washburn about their journey with personalized learning at the secondary level2017-10-2513 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Chris MinnichMatt talks with Chris Minnich, Executive Director of CCSSO about personalize learning and the bigger picture2017-10-2509 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL with Antonia RudensteinAntonia Rudenstein of Redesign talks with us about working with schools to meet their needs along the personalized learning journeyhttp://www.redesignu.org/2017-10-2510 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyS3 Ep5: Making content relevant part twoThis week, Matt & Courtney continue their series on making content relevant for learners. We talk about giving learners voice in the input and output, and how we could do that in the classroom starting NOW. Follow us on Twitter @plearnmc , @belolanc , and @eatsleepstats and on Instagram @PLearnMC, and on the Facebook and www.plearnmc.com . We are also headed to the iNACOL symposium in October, so come and meet us and get interviewed for the pod! www.inacol.org 2017-09-2119 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyS3 Ep4: Helping make content relevant for learners AND a MAJOR announcement!This week, Matt and Courtney talk about making those old familiar topics more relevant for your learners. Perhaps it's a topic you always do, or it's an important date in history (i.e. 9-11, Pearl Harbor Day, 11-22-63, etc), but learners don't have a context for it. Put it into context for them, make it real, using some of the tips we talk about today.We are all wound up, as we have been invited by iNACOL to their annual Symposium ( www.inacol.org ) to be their podcaster! If you are attending, please come and see u...2017-09-1413 min
EdTechNOWTom Murray On EdTech NOWOur guest on the show today is Tom Murray. Tom is Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, a project for the Alliance for Excellent Education. He is a recipient of the Blended Schools Network Leadership Award; named one of the top 16 “forward thinking EdTech leaders in the country,” and named one of the top 100 influential voices in education.
EdTech NOW is a podcast about technology and how it is used in the classroom. We look at real-world use cases, speaking to educators and administrators.
The podcast is sponsored by Stackup. Get credit for what you read online. Build your pers...2017-05-0200 min
EdSurge PodcastJim Shelton of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative on Personalized LearningJim Shelton, President of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), provided one of the keynotes this past Thursday at the iNACOL conference in San Antonio, Texas. Jim has played a number of roles in the edtech space—-he was most recently President & Chief Impact Officer of 2U, Inc. Previously, he was the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education and the Program Director for Education at the Gates Foundation. So, it's safe to say he’s seen a lot in the education space.
Is personalized learning the real key to solving equity issues? Shelton is optimistic, and spoke to the...2016-11-0143 minPersonalized Learning with Matt & CourtneyiNACOL day one DebriefOur thoughts on day one of iNACOL.2016-10-2708 min
EdSurge PodcastSo You Want to Sell to a Superintendent...Being a superintendent is anything but easy. Bureaucratic politics, having to work with multiple stakeholders, communicating a 1:1 plan to tens of thousands of students and teachers… heck, that’s not a job that just anyone can do. In fact, that might be why the average district superintendent in America doesn’t last longer than three years in the position.
But when it comes to tenure, there’s one notable exception--and that’s Dallas Dance, the current superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools. Dance is a relatively young superintendent in comparison to others--he’s currently in his 30s--and he’s been in the role fo...2015-12-0521 min