PWCS EdTech

Before the closure and the stay-at-home order, Brian and Biz sat down to talk with Matt Guilfoyle, Area Associate for Communication and Technology, AJ Phillips, Director of Information Technology, and Hamish Brewer, Principal of Fred Lynn Middle School to talk about what digital equity looks like in PWCS and where we are going. Although the world has changed significantly since we recorded this episode, the central message hasn't.

The podcast is back! Biz Engelbret is out and Biz Summers is in - congratulations!! It's been a busy, hectic month for both our ITCs, but when it's Digital Learning Day sometimes you just have to stop and pay attention. A short episode today, but here are some notes: Canva for Educators can be found at: https://www.canva.com/education/ Adobe Spark can be found at: https://spark.adobe.com/sp/ (PWCS staff and students can log in with their office365 login info) Minecraft for Education can...

It's Groundhog's Day!! Biz is out for this episode, so Sara Bosse, Math Coach at Beville Middle, joins Brian to discuss a certain tweet about Digital Equity, Microsoft Teams, and Summative versus Formative Assessments.

Virginia's Computer Science Educator of the Year! Way to go Tobin! We were able to grab him for a few minutes to talk about his approach to education and how he "sneaks" learning into engaging activities.

In this 15-minute, uncut take (our Babysodes!) Biz and Brian talk about VSTE 2019, upcoming Mystery Skype sessions, SMART Professional Development for teachers, and upcoming student driven assignments. - You can visit vste.org to find out more about what's going on with VSTE. - To can find out more about Mystery Skype at education.skype.com (office365 login). You can also learn more about what's going on at the Happy World Foundation at happyworldfoundation.us. - To learn more about SMART...

in this episode we drop in with a cohort of math teachers working through Apple Teacher training, although we end up talking about a lot more. We cover: -Google classroom discussion question and pushing out non-Google items -Apple badges -The smart notebook app and the maestro feature -Apple Tvs -Sumdog vs Prodigy Math Thanks to these amazing teachers for being a part of it! Ginger Budd-Gaspar @miss_budd Jamie Dziuna @dziuba_jamie Angie Myers @mrsmyersflms Rebecca Abbott (not...

Everyone who works with Patrick knows that iOS has been the apple of his eye for the last few years. In this episode, Patrick shows off his range by taking us to school with the SMART Learning Suite. Don't worry, we get to Apple by the 18:05 mark... Some things discussed: SMART Learning Suite (teachers) - Access through Office365-Waffle-All Apps, or go to suite.smarttech.com and use O365 login. SMART Learning Suite (students) - Access through Office365, or go to hellosmart.com or...

In our inaugural “babysode” we set a timer for 15 minutes and try to cram in as much info as possible… unedited. A few highlights from this episode are:

Brian and Biz sit down with Andy Wolfenbarger and Tabitha Caldwell to talk about this year's rollout of the HUB! Andy is the Supervisor of Student Data and Information Security Services with PWCS. Tabitha is a trainer for the HUB, who works specifically with TeacherVUE. They have lots of great takeaways to share, but the top link we want to make sure PWCS teachers access and bookmark is the HUB Page on the Intranet (requires PWCS login credentials).

In this episode, Brian and Biz discuss a lot of great learning opportunities available this summer. North TIER courses offer many options for $55 each Apple Learning SeriesApple Teacher Certification Microsoft Earn badges one hour at a time or complete whole certifications on the Microsoft Educator Community Google any Level of Google CertificationKatie Fielding Get a jump start on HUB Training – Check the ERO for SIS 894 Books made out of paper! Empower our GirlsRelentlessEDrenaline...

Sometimes being an ITC means testing. And more testing. And less podcasting. See you on June 1!

Turn about is fair play so Biz and Brian stop in at Fred Lynn Middle to have a Conversation with the always relentless, Mr. Hamish Brewer.

Biz and Brian finally get to sit down with Molly and Wanda to discuss a program sponsored by Cisco and ePlus called Girls Rock In Technology (GRIT). If by the end of this podcast you aren't trying to figure out how your school (or daughter) can get in on this, then you weren't paying attention.

Looking to learn a bit more about how Nearpod, Khan Academy, or social media can influence your teaching? Look no further! Biz and Brian have a conversation about that an more with one of PWCS's Khan Academy Ambassadors, an MIE Expert, and a Google Certified instructor, Mr. Daniel Nemerow. **Bonus!! For the first time, we take the plunge and create the podcast over Skype!

In this episode we talk to Ms. Colón about her role as Director of EL Programs and Services, Principal, VSTE board member, speaker, author, and advocate for technology in the hands of students.

We recorded this episode with the instructional coaching duo at Bryant High School in Fairfax County - Alana Dushok @MsDushokMath Tim Signorelli @FCPS_Signorelli Recommended Reading Bold School by Weson Kieschnick All coaching books by Jim Knight Specific example: Better conversations by Jim Knight Helping by Edgar H. Schein Good to Great by Jim Collins Learning Supercharged by Lynne Schrum and Sandi Sumerfield Featured tool: Padlet for meetings, jigsaw groups, silent...

We don’t have a lot of notes to share since we’re just tossing around some ideas, but we want to make sure you have this document: School Messenger Notification – this link requires a PWCS login Update: We talk a little about Remind; since the time of this recording, Remind and Verizon have settled their differences, so Remind users can stick with that, if it works for them—we still like School Messenger Notification better! To learn more about Comcast's Internet Essentials program:...

In this episode Biz and Brian tackle letters of intent, teacher license renewal, TEI questions on the ol' SMART Board, and the joys of struggle. Some notes from the show: Letter of Intent – become an ITC! Check out the application process Learn more about the portfolio guidelines License Renewal We definitely recommend getting your First Aid and CPR certification with Connie Fluet at Medical Training Solutions Get those extra hours for professional development with the Future Ready...

#vste18 offered so much that we decided to post an additional segment. We start off by hearing from Katy Garvey (@katy_garvey) and the awesome resources at The Source For Learning. These include myscilife.org, teachersfirst.com, and #OK2Ask. Then we hear from Cody, Pat, Chad, and Alex, attendees gracious enough to join us and share their VSTE 2018 experiences.