EdListen

Bjorn B. & Skyler L.

Education focused podcast, covering everything from the latest Google News to Proficiency Based Learning.

Episodes

  1. 02/17/2020

    8- Graduate Tech Classes

    Bjorn's Tech Tip: Email filters added to Google Data Studio -  This is a great way for teachers to be able to share spreadsheet data with individual students just based on who is logged in. Skyler's Read: https://visible-learning.org/ Show:  Castleton Center for Schools: https://www.castleton.edu/academics/professional-development-continuing-education/the-castleton-center-for-schools/ Vermont Higher Ed Collaborative: https://www.vthec.org/ 60 Second Challenge: Try an augmented reality app on your phone

    15 min

  2. 02/11/2020

    7 - What Does This Report Mean

    Bjorn's Tech Tip https://xoyondo.com/: ~ Parent Teacher Conferences ~ Pick meeting times ~ Bring to class signups ~ Opinion Polls ~ Messaging boards Skyler's Read -https://www.apmreports.org/story/2020/01/27/lucy-calkins-reading-materials-review The Show This week we talked about reporting and methods of reporting. Data Aggregators ~ Google Data Studio ~ https://www.tableau.com/ ~ EduClimber ~ BrightBytes ~ https://schoolzilla.com/ 60 Second Challenge Use Xoyondo to help pick a time for your next meeting

    41 min

  3. 02/03/2020

    6 - Communication To Teachers

    This week Skyler and Bjorn talk about Communications in schools.    Bjorn gave a congratulatory plug to his old friend and state colleague Peter Drescher who is resigning from the AOE and taking a taking a position as the Director of Technology and Innovation for Essex Westford School District. Skyler talked about the video "Why TED Talks don't change people's behaviors: Tom Asacker at TEDxCambridge 2014" Bjorn plugged his new Google Documents Add-on: Send Az Email

    33 min

  4. 01/25/2020

    5 - Chillen With My Daughter

    This was a fun episode where I interviewed my 9 year old daughter about her Art Club.   60 second challenge: Draw a pretty flower and post it to twitter with the hashtag #edlisten

    12 min

  5. 01/20/2020

    4 - Getting A Job In Education

    In this episode we cover what it takes to get a Job in education, specifically Vermont, and a little NY. #News:   #edtech:  Made custom ID cards with unique barcodes for each student. With use of #googlesheets and a time stamp source code we’ve got a lap counter and timer! Thanks @MVHSPE for sharing this great idea! #PhysEd #EdTech #data #fitnessdata Read this week:  Link Show Links Schoolspring.com 60 second challenge Try the voice type in Google Docs:

    45 min

  6. 01/12/2020

    3 - Decade In Review

    This episode is a retrospective of the last decade (2009-2019) in educational technology.  Bjorn and Skyler discuss two articles from edsurge.com's "A Decade in Review".   Selected articles are linked below.  They also make predictions on the potential future resurgence of an ed tech trend.  http://www.3dvermont.org/ ~ March 27th https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-12-28-beyond-screen-time-better-questions-for-children-and-technology-in-2020 https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-12-30-what-problems-has-edtech-solved-and-what-new-ones-did-it-create 60-second challenge: Participate in a Twitter chat: https://www.pbisrewards.com/blog/twitter-chats-educators/

    49 min

  7. 12/19/2019

    2 - Hour Of Code

    In this episode Bjorn is joined by Skyler LaBombard, Director of Teaching and Learning at Bennington-Rutland Supervisory Union.  They engage in a discussion around “Hour of Code,” where coding fits into curriculum, how Principals can support coding, and the importance of library media specialists in supporting STEM.  Examples of current projects happening in BRSU schools are shared and future plans discussed.  Bjorn then shares his experience app script coding. Links: Hour of Code Scratch Surprise Story Lesson Plan Rory's Story Cubes

    34 min

  8. 12/11/2019

    1 - Educational Podcasting vs1

    This is the first episode of the Reboot of the Edlisten Podcast.   In this episode I talk about the research I did to start a 3rd grade weekly podcast.   I covered the hardware, and software I am using for this podcast and what I hope to be using at the 3rd grade level. Hardware Microphones: AT2100 or AT2005 Software Remote Guest Recording: https://zencastr.com/ Audio Editing: https://www.soundtrap.com/ Hosting: https://anchor.fm/ 60 Second Challenge Record your favorite quote https://online-voice-recorder.com/ https://vocaroo.com/ Your host: Bjorn Behrendt @edlisten

    28 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

Education focused podcast, covering everything from the latest Google News to Proficiency Based Learning.

Information

  • Creator
    Bjorn B. & Skyler L.
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bjorn B. & Skyler L.
  • Show Website
    EdListen