In this episode I discuss why I believe every educator should host a blog and how to get started.
Please check out this free tutorial that promises you will be able to start your blog in less than 20 minutes.
In this episode:
• Why educators should blog?
• What are the benefits?
• How do I get started?
• What do I write about?
• I can't blog! Yes, you can!
• What tools do I need?
• Does blogging cost money?
• Can blogging make money?
• I don't have time to blog! Yes, you do!
And more.
Episode 8 is an interview with Christine DiPaulo and we are talking about her amazing work as an Apple Distinguished Educator, and we will get a glimpse inside her amazingly innovative school, The String Theory High School for the Arts and Sciences in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
If you are interested in creating a culture of innovation in your classroom, school, district, or organization, you will not want to miss this episode.
Intro:
• Keynote Speaker for two organizations this week.
• Rotary
• Expanding your classroom and influence.
• Speaking Fees
• Helping Others
• Educational Technology & Cancellations
• 8 Weeks on iTunes & Your Reviews
Interview:
• Christine DiPaulo
Christine DiPaulo is an Apple Distinguished Educator and an Innovation Specialist at String Theory Schools in Philadelphia, PA.
"The String Theory High School for the Arts & Sciences offers students who have an interest in the arts, language, science and technology the opportunity to engage in a curriculum that combines superior coursework and significant field work to create a balance between artistry and academics that gives graduates a solid foundations for their future endeavors."
She teaches courses on Personal Branding, Digital Photography, Digital Portfolio Design, iLife, iWork and Presentation Design. She is certified in secondary mathematics, with Business Education certification and MSc as K12 certified Instructional Technology Specialist. Her first teaching position was a mathematics teacher at The Technical College High School/CCIU.
As an educator her passion is to enhance student's classroom experience using Apple technologies as a tool for creating and authoring content, collaborating, and developing meaningful projects. In the classroom she works with kids to build strong 21st century skills so they become critical thinkers.
Christine DiPaulo is an amazing intellectual a dynamic speaker, with her own TED talk no less. She is a visionary in both education and problem solving. She is creative. And she is really fun to spend time with too.
I am so honored to interview Christine DiPaulo on Creating an Innovation within your school.
Mentioned in this podcast:
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley
How to Come Up With Great Ideas and Actually Make Them Happen by Ewan McIntosh
In this episode I interview Reshan Richards, an Apple Distinguished Educator and co-creator of the wonderful iOS app, Explain Everything.
Interested in writing a book, creating a hit app in the App Store?
Dr. Reshan Richards is an educator, researcher, and entrepreneur. Currently an instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University and the Chief Learning Officer for Explain Everything which he co-founded, Reshan is also the co-author of Leading Online: Leading the Learning, Leading by Learning. Reshan has led conversations and workshops around the world based on his 15+ experiences in K-20 education at gatherings including TEDxNYED, SXSWedu, ISTE, and AERA. An Apple Distinguished Educator and member of Mensa, Reshan has an Ed.D. in Instructional Technology & Media from Teachers College, Columbia University, an Ed.M in Learning and Teaching from Harvard University and a B.A. in Music from Columbia University.
Mentioned in this podcast:
PBS Learning Media Digital Learning Innovator 2015
WEP 0006: Ditch That Textbook an Interview with Matt Miller
Kelly Croy interviews Matt Miller about using resources to supplement or replace your textbook, and creating learning materials that really engage students. Lots of takeaways from today's episode, but the focus is primarily to get you thinking about how you use your existing textbook and a look at other possibilities.
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Matt Miller is a teacher, blogger and presenter from West Central Indiana. He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. He is a Google Certified Teacher (Austin ’14), a PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator, a Bammy! Awards nominee, and winner of the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award.
After trying to do the traditional “teach by the textbook” for a few years, he launched into a textbook-less path where learning activities were often custom-produced for his students as well as infused with technology. He likes the results a lot, and his students do, too.
Matt has presented to thousands of teachers at dozens of workshops on a number of topics related to educational technology, world language instruction and more. He combines a conversational, engaging speaking style with loads of resources, leaving teachers equipped and inspired to move forward.
Mentioned in this podcast:
How to Win Friends and Influence People
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