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In this episode, we talk about the difference between technology use and technology integration based on this infographic from Teach Bytes

Listen in on the interview portion with Michelle Maciel as she shares how she modified a research paper into a digital presentation and how technology is an integral part of the learning environment.

Finally, for jump starters, check out some of the tools that Michelle mentions:

Doceri

Nearpod

Quizizz

EdPuzzle

What happens when you take DLP and mix it with TfT? You get DG squared! Listen in on this interview as I interview a colleague who shares the last name De Groot!

In this episode, we dive deep into some of John Hattie's research on student achievement, identifying some strategies we already do and some that we can easily implement in our classes

Strategies Discussed


Discussion
Feedback
Homework
Note Taking
Student Expectations
Self-verbalization

In episode 10 of the Just Start Tech Podcast, I reflect on our recent in-service and share how we can take a step forward.

I also share an interview with Stacy Soerens, our middle school Geography teacher and elementary PE teacher. Stacy shares how she embraces technology in order to make learning real with her students. Listen in on how she utilizes Google Earth to help students experience foreign lands.

Finally, for jump starters, I share a strategy called "brain dump," something that can be done in any class or any content area.

https://ditchthattextbook.com/2018/02/07/sticky-learning-digital-brain-dumps-with-flipgrid-and-socrative/

Resources can be found at:

bit.ly/jstpodcast09

In this episode, I continue sharing about the 4 C's, this time focusing on creativity.

Instead of the interview portion, listen in on students expressing their opinions on creativity and what that looks like in the classroom!

Finally for jump starters, I share a few different ideas for how you can allow students to practice and express their creativity.

Resources can be found at:

bit.ly/jstpodcast08

In this episode, I continue sharing about the 4 C's, this time focusing on collaboration.

Also, I share some exciting new things happening at school for both me and you! Come listen in and hear more about the #DLPCoaching that will happen this year!

Finally for jump starters, I share three different tools to allow your students to collaborate naturally with each other.