The Microsoft Innovative Expert Spotlight Series Podcast
Education Podcasts
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. If you are an educator looking to learn how to leverage the power of innovative teaching with technology in your classroom, this is the podcast for you. Each episode of the MIE Spotlight Series features a dynamic teacher, a Microsoft Innovative Educator, showcasing how they are transforming their classrooms through creative lessons and 21st century teaching styles. This podcast is hosted by educator Jeff Bradbury from the TeacherCast Educational Network and brought to you by Microsoft in Education.
Location:
United States
Description:
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. If you are an educator looking to learn how to leverage the power of innovative teaching with technology in your classroom, this is the podcast for you. Each episode of the MIE Spotlight Series features a dynamic teacher, a Microsoft Innovative Educator, showcasing how they are transforming their classrooms through creative lessons and 21st century teaching styles. This podcast is hosted by educator Jeff Bradbury from the TeacherCast Educational Network and brought to you by Microsoft in Education.
Twitter:
@TeacherCast
Language:
English
Email:
teachercast@gmail.com
Episodes
Windows 10 Devices for Your Classroom
8/28/2018
This year at ISTE, I had the opportunity to sit down with the Windows Device team at the Microsoft Education booth. Shindy and Javier talked with me about the power of inking, and what advantages it brings to the classroom.
Ever since the big keynote address in New York last year, I have been extremely impressed with how much power is being put into classroom level Windows 10 and Windows 10S devices. I am totally convinced that students with a pen in their hands have an advantage over...
Duration:00:16:29
Office 365 Updates LIVE from ISTE
8/23/2018
This year at ISTE, I had the opportunity to sit down with Tricia Van Hollebeke, Justin Chando and Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education team at the Microsoft Education booth.
Topics Include
SwayOneNoteMicrosoft Education at ISTEHacking STEMMinecraft: Education EditionMicrosoft Innovative Educator#Flipgrid FeverLimitless Libraries GrantImmersive Reader in Virtual Reality
About our Guests
Tricia Van Hollebeke
Product Marketing Manager for O365 Education
Education has been a long...
Duration:00:20:28
Minecraft Education Edition 2018 Updates LIVE from ISTE
8/3/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast, Jeff sits down with Sara Cornish and Trish Cloud from the Minecraft Education team at the Microsoft Education booth. The big announcement at this years ISTE Conference revolved around the two new updates for Minecraft Education Edition.
Topics Include
Minecraft Education Website
New Minecraft: Education Edition Lesson Plans
This week, the Microsoft Education team released brand new lesson plans to help teachers...
Duration:00:21:33
Microsoft Education and Flipgrid LIVE from ISTE 2018
7/10/2018
On this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator Spotlight Series Podcast, we are LIVE from the ISTE Conference from Chicago Illinois. I had the opportunity to learn about what is happening today with Microsoft Education with two great conversations with members of the Microsoft Education team.
My first interview is with Corporate Vice President of Education, Eran Megiddo. Together we talk about the landscape of education and how Microsoft technologies are fitting into the hands of...
Duration:00:25:31
Microsoft Showcase Schools
5/27/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast, we invite Josh Sawyer, Senior Manager for US Education for Microsoft and educators Scott Bricker and Alyson Dame on the program to discuss the Microsoft Showcase Schools Program.
Nominations Close July 15, 2018
In this episode, you will learn:
https://aka.ms/schools
Follow our...
Duration:00:30:03
MIE Toney Jackson: Hip Hop in the Classroom
5/9/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast, we welcome MIEExpert Toney Jackson from New Jersey to discuss how he uses Hip Hop to motivate and engage his 4th-grade students
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About our Guests
Toney Jackson, a New Jersey native, is currently a 4th grade teacher at Nellie K. Parker...
Duration:00:27:46
Virtual Field Trips through Skype in the Classroom
5/2/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator Podcast, we speak with MIEExperts Amy and Valerie about innovative ways they create virtual field trips for their students using Skype in the Classroom.
In this episode, we discuss:
aka.ms/mieexpertMicrosoft Educator CommunitySkypeathon.com
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About our...
Duration:00:34:26
The 2018 Microsoft Innovative Educator Program (Sonja Delafosse and Robyn Hrivnatz)
4/23/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast, we welcome Sonja and Robyn back on the podcast to discuss the 2018 MIE Program. Together, we discuss the reasons why hundreds of thousands of educators call the MIE program their second family and we discuss how you can become an MIE Expert in 2018!
In this episode, we discuss:
Education.Microsoft.comMicrosoft EDU at ISTE 2018 in Chicagoeducation.Microsoft.comGet on Twitter and follow other...
Duration:00:23:34
Computer Science Education for All Students (Featuring MIE Doug Bergman)
4/16/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert: Spotlight Series Podcast, we learn from MIE Doug Bergman how any school can create an exceptional Computer Science program that includes all students.
In this episode, you will learn:
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About our Guests
Doug Bergman is the head of the CS department at Porter-Gaud...
Duration:00:34:40
Looking Back at 2017 and reflecting on amazing moments with Microsoft Education
1/30/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator, Spotlight Series Podcast, we speak with Principal Product Manager Mike Tholfsen from the Microsoft Education Team about his favorite moments from 2017.
The Microsoft Education Blog has shared over 200 stories in its first year online, ranging from product announcements, practical technology guides, and glimpses into remarkable classrooms and communities around the world. Back in January, we set out to make a unified location for...
Duration:00:34:52
3 Ways to Participate in the 2017 Skype-a-Thon: Presented by @MicrosoftEDU
1/21/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educators: Spotlight Series Podcast, we take a look at this years Hack the Classroom event with California educator Tammy Dunbar and learn how you can prepare your students for the 2017 Skype-a-Thon from Paul Watkins and Gina Ruffcorn.. This year, classrooms from across the world will be connecting to each other through millions of miles of Skype video calls to celebrate this year's theme “Open Hearts, Open Minds” on November 28-29.
There are...
Duration:00:21:32
What Makes a Great Data Assessment Tool?
1/21/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert Spotlight Series Podcast, we welcome MIE Expert Mick Hellgren on the program to discuss a fantastic (FREE) tool from Microsoft called Power BI.
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About Mick
Teacher K-12 and ICT-strategist at the school administration of Sandvikens Kommun in Sweden. Passionate about technology enriched learning – and...
Duration:00:28:11
How do we teach our students Practical Entrepreneurship?
1/21/2018
In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Expert Spotlight Series Podcast, we welcome MIE Expert Ole Johnny Devik on to the program to discuss how he brings the world of business and marketing into the classroom.
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. Please subscribe to our podcast on both iTunes and YouTube today!
About Ole Johnny Devik
After working in media for most of his career until 2010, Ole Johnny Devik now teaches media subjects, ICT...
Duration:00:26:53
Keeping Professional Development Fun and Exciting for your Teachers
1/21/2018
Have you ever wondered what Champagne and Chocolate have in common? I'll give you a hit … PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT! In today's episode of the MIE Spotlight Series, we take a look at how one school district is bringing some innovative ideas into the professional learning space with the help of Office 365, OneNote and SWAY.
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and MIE Trainer Alex...
Duration:00:27:00
What makes the Microsoft Education Community so special?
1/21/2018
Have you ever wanted to open your classroom walls up and bring in experts from around the world to work with your students? In this episode of the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast, Jeff sits down with Pennsylvania educator, Michael Soskil (@msoskil) to discuss why YOU should participate in this years Skypeathon.
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert...
Duration:00:26:40
Using Skype Video Conferencing To Connect Our Classrooms
1/21/2018
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Stacey Ryan to discuss how Skype video conferencing is being used to connect her classrooms worldwide.
About Stacey Ryan
During her 16 years as an educator, Stacey Ryan has taught 6th- 8th-grade math. Her passion is facilitating real-world applications and projects to make math relevant and meaningful for her students. She wants all students...
Duration:00:33:16
How Can We Use Technology To Raise The Bar in Special Education classrooms?
1/21/2018
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Special Education Educator, Lauren Pittman to discuss how technology can be used in the classroom to assist in teaching our exceptional learners.
About Lauren Pittman
My name is Lauren Pittman and I am a special education teacher at Holly Springs Elementary in Canton, GA.I am graduate of Berry College in Rome, GA home of the largest...
Duration:00:29:27
Tech Coaches: How can we create a safe learning environment for our struggling learners?
1/21/2018
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with MIE Master Trainer Laura Stanner to discuss how we can help our struggling readers.
Don't forget to join us on the first and third Tuesdays of each month for our TweetMeet Twitter chats using #MSFTEDUChat and #OneNoteQ
Read Laurens Blog post today
https://blogs.office.com/2016/08/18/individualizing-instruction-with-the-new-microsoft-forms/
About Laura Stanner
Laura Stanner...
Duration:00:37:24
College and Career Ready: How to set your students up for success?
1/21/2018
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with David Harcrow to discuss how he is providing a college and career ready curriculum that not only can be felt K12, but well beyond graduation day.
Read Davids Blog post today
https://blogs.office.com/2016/08/18/kings-schools-journey-with-sway/
About “David Harcrow”
David Harcrow is the Academic Technology Coordinator for King’s Schools. At King’s David has implemented Office...
Duration:00:23:50
How can we use Office 365 for Professional Development in our schools?
1/21/2018
Welcome to the Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Spotlight Series Podcast. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Cal Armstrong to discuss how his school district is using Office 365 to provide dynamic and collaborative professional development.
Read Cals Blog post today
https://blogs.office.com/2016/08/18/math-teachers-summer-collaboration-with-office-online-in-office-365/
About Cal Armstrong
Cal Armstrong is a mathematics educator and the Director of Teaching and Technology Innovation...
Duration:00:32:10