THRIVEinEDU by Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth

Sharing my experiences from working with districts across the country. Focus on digital citizenship, digital wellness, and AI. Subscribe to my newsletter on LinkedIn.Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7098388531961614336

I had a great conversation with Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins, Author, Educator, and Founder of the Purposeful Teaching Academy and Host of the Leading Equity PodcastSheldon L. Eakins, Ph.D., is an experienced educational leader with over 15 years of experience in K–12 and higher education. He has served as a teacher, special… Read more

About PritenPriten is a part-time Faculty Instructor at College Unbound, a bachelor’s degree-granting institution focused on adult learners, where he teaches courses including Family & Society, Ethics of Ed Tech, Arguing for Truth, AI in My Life, and How We Know What We Know. He also serves on the Faculty Curriculum… Read more

About Olivia Olivia Odileke is the founder of Kampus Insights CC and a leading voice in curiosity-driven learning, helping educators spark student thinking before instruction begins. She has trained thousands of teachers and school leaders to design engaging, high-impact learning experiences that build confidence and… Read more

I absolutely loved this conversation with Rod. I have known him for about seven years and have followed his work. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did and that you will grab a copy of his book, The Narrative Edge. It is a tremendous book that I highly recommend. Linked below.About Dr. Rod BergerDr. Rod… Read more

About JacieAn educator for the last 29 years, Dr. Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. Under her leadership, her district became recognized for innovative practices in STEAM and Maker Education. Dr. Maslyk also oversaw the successful… Read more

Robert Cobbs, M.Ed., is an EdTech executive, author, and keynote speaker recognized for turning complex technology challenges into clear, fundable strategies that schools can execute. As the CEO and Founder of Tech My School, he has guided schools worldwide—supporting leaders across Puerto Rico, the United States, and… Read more

About MisbahMisbah leads Business Development at Wakelet, a visual curation and collaboration platform. He is passionate about helping educators and students turn ideas into meaningful, shareable learning experiences that drive real impact. Learn more about Wakelet: www.wakelet.comRead about Wakelet Create:… Read more

Join me in this bonus episode to think about screen time, digital wellness, AI, and how to support students and families. I share some insights from across the country on these topics and also pose some questions for you to consider. Hope you subscribe to the podcast!About RachelleEducator, AI Strategist, Keynote… Read more

In this episode, I share ideas about Digital Wellness and activities for students and educators. I also share some insights about cellphone policies, the conversations I have been involved in, and classroom observations. About RachelleEducator, AI Strategist, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, & AuthorSubscribe to… Read more

About my guestsDr. Suzanne L. Weekes, Ph.D., is Chief Executive Officer of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) and Professor Emerita of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.She leads SIAM, an international professional society dedicated to advancing applied mathematics and computational science — the… Read more

Always great to talk with Weston, and I had just finished reading his latest book and enjoyed asking him to talk through some of the things that really resonated with me. About WestonWeston Kieschnick is considered one of the world’s most recognizable and sought-after speakers and educational leaders. He is an… Read more

Matt Hamilton is an educator and facilitator who is currently leading community and social at Diffit for Teachers. I enjoyed having this conversation with Matt about the work he is doing with educators and all of the exciting new things we can expect from Diffit.I have used Diffit for a few years and recommend… Read more

Deirdre Quarnstrom: Deirdre Quarnstrom is VP, Engineering for Education and leads Microsoft’s AI-enhanced learning product portfolio and strategy. She started her work in education, bringing Minecraft Education to students and educators around the world. Deirdre also serves as a Director on the board of the Block by… Read more

In this episode of the ThriveinEDU podcast, I share the importance of reflection in personal and professional growth. Reflection is essential for understanding our experiences and improving our practices. Rachelle shares practical strategies for incorporating reflection into daily routines, engaging students and… Read more

Career-connected learning opportunities for our students and preparing them for the future. Does innovation require technology?Some questions to consider and ideas to explore in our classrooms.

A quick episode with some tips about AI literacy, protecting one's data, developing policies, and other considerations when it comes to AI. About RachelleEducator, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Attorney, and AuthorSubscribe to my ⁠newsletter.Check out my ⁠ blog and submit a guest blog.Contact me for speaking & training… Read more

About JagritiJagriti Agrawal is a co-founder of Kira where she’s channeling her background in AI to help teachers unlock student potential. Before starting Kira, she built automation software for the Mars 2020 rover mission at NASA—but it was the pull toward building something with real-world impact in classrooms that… Read more

Dr. Matthew Rhoads is a dynamic EdTech and instructional leader, specializing in AI and technology integration, co-teaching and inclusion strategies, instructional coaching, and data-driven leadership. With extensive experience across TK-20 education, he coaches teachers, manages learning applications, and leads… Read more

Bruce Jackson — Tech Innovator with a Mission for InclusionAs CTO and Co-Founder of Kai’s Education, I’ve dedicated my career to making technology an open door, not a barrier. Growing up with ADHD and partial blindness, I know firsthand how traditional learning can leave students behind. That experience drives my… Read more

Always enjoy having Thomas and Thomas on the show! Great work they are doing with Eduaide for educators! Hope you enjoy this episode and sign up to use Eduaide. Then share it with other educators!Thomas Hummel is a middle school science teacher and soccer coach. He is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of… Read more

About Dr. Will Will Deyamport, III, Ed.D., aka Dr. Will, is a District Instructional Technologist, edupreneur, and host of The Dr. Will Show Podcast. Featured on Forbes.com, EdSurge, and more, he helps K–12 educators go digital through coaching, PD, and online learning. He’s also the director of the documentary The… Read more

Sign up for the webinar: bit.ly/kirawebModerator: Dr. Rachelle Dené PothPanelists: Jeff Bradbury: Author: Impact Standards: Designing District Systems that Power K12 Learning and Founder of the TeacherCast Educational NetworkRick Gaston, Head of Teacher Professional Development at KiraCourtney Morgan, Teacher… Read more

About MichelleMichelle Manning is an Instructional Technology Integration Specialist with over 30 years of experience in education. She is passionate about using technology to enhance the curriculum, making personalized lessons accessible for all students to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. As a presenter and… Read more

About ValerieValerie Brock is the Curriculum Director at Day of AI, where she leads the development of engaging, age-appropriate AI literacy resources for educators and students. Before joining Day of AI, she served as a Computer Science Education Manager with NYC Public Schools, supporting teachers in integrating… Read more

Learn more about Frederick: Frederick "Rick" is an ISTE Certified Educator, Trainer, and ISTE Certified Instructional Leader, a Google for Education Champion that is a member of the Certified Innovator (#NYC19 cohort), Trainer, and Coach communities, the founder and leader of GEG Minnesota Metro Area, a GEG Mentor, a… Read more

Kelli Chavez is an educator at Beehive Science and Technology Academy who is passionate about student learning and exploring new ideas in her classroom. We talk about her use of Socrait.Socrait is a voice-enabled class assistant designed by a teacher who understands the demands of the job.Socrait helps with this by… Read more

Bio: Alyssa Faubion, known as Farmer Faubs, is a passionate educator, innovator, and advocate for creativity in the classroom. As District Growth Manager at Book Creator, she brings over a decade of experience transforming teaching and learning through cutting-edge technologies. Alyssa has presented at leading… Read more

About MatiMati is currently Co-Founder & COO at School In One, an EdTech App (Endeavor ScaleUp 2025 Miami-based) operating in the USA as a SaaS or "SIS" (Student Information System) for K12 schools (kindergarten to 12th grade). The platform also operates back in LatAm, with +700,000 users, 40 full-time employees,… Read more

In this pop-up episode, I share some tools to explore for educators. AlmanackDiffitEduaideSnorklTeachShareAnd School In One, an all-in-one platform! Schedule a meeting with Mati Barbero to learn more and tell him that Rachelle recommended School In One: https://calendar.app.google/GKBeBXAzJ4U8RRX37 About… Read more

About VernonVernon Wright, also known as @TheWrightLeader, is a multifaceted professional whose work spans across speaking, mentoring, serving on boards, authoring, leading, and educating. He has shared insights gleaned from his diverse experiences with audiences at various levels, from regional to national, and has… Read more

About MariaMaria is the CEO of Socrait, PBC, bringing 30 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, online learning design, and EdTech innovation. After the sale of Coursetune, where she was co-founder and CEO, Maria just wanted to go back to teaching and embarked on an “adventure” into K-12… Read more

Ronil Dubal is an 11th-grade student in San Jose, California. He is the founder of Studysnap, a free AI-powered app that helps students study productively.Description of Studysnap: Studysnap turns pictures of textbook pages and handwritten notes into interactive practice quizzes and flashcards.LinkedIn:… Read more

We had a great conversation about coding, STEM, and CodeMonkey! Our students love using CodeMonkey, and it is fun to get started with. You will definitely enjoy this conversation with Javier! Be sure to connect with Javier to learn more!About JavierJavier Aguilar is in his eleventh year of working at East Fort Worth… Read more

About JodiJodi’s academic background includes an MA in Math, an MSc in Astrophysics, and a PhD in Education. Early in her career, Jodi dreamed of being an astronaut and went to Houston, where she was an onboard software verification analyst for IBM during the first 25 missions of the space shuttle. Later, Jodi taught… Read more

Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and… Read more

About StephanieStephanie Wössner is a freelance consultant and speaker specializing in future-oriented learning, with a focus on extended reality, game-based learning, AI, design, futures thinking, the metaverse, and learning environments. Until 2019, she worked full-time as a foreign language teacher and is currently… Read more

I loved this conversation with Rick and Tisha! I recommend their book and connecting with them!About RickRick Butterworth is a founder, product designer, and developer who has dedicated just under two decades to revolutionizing user interactions and learning experiences in online applications. With a strong background… Read more

Kelli’s Bio:Kelli Campbell has been at the forefront of the digital revolution in K-12 education throughout her career.A distinguished leader in the education sector, Kelli joined Acceleration Academies as Chief Executive Officer in 2023 with a passion for transforming the way education is delivered and a commitment… Read more

About KhaliaKhalia Tarver is a former elementary educator and the Founder of Ms. Murray's Corner, an online tutoring service. Ms. Murray's Corner provides Math & Literacy support to students in Pre-Kindergarten to Second Grade. She made the transition out of the classroom and currently serves as Senior Community… Read more

About Dr. ThomasSarah Thomas, PhD is the founder of EduMatch, an organization that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. She has spoken and presented internationally, participated in the Technical Working Group to refresh the 2017 ISTE Standards for Educators, and is a… Read more

Aman is co-founder of Factors Education, an award-winning Canadian Edtech Startup. He is also a Director at The Canadian Council of Black Elder Trailblazers, the Education Co-Lead for the Region of Peel for Anti-Racism, and an early founding member of the Human Intelligence Movement. Aman is focused on helping… Read more

Looking to bring Augmented and Virtual Reality, Coding, and more into your Classroom? Give CoSpaces Edu a try!There are so many great examples in the Gallery of what to create, and they come with lesson plans and activity ideas, so getting started is easy! Create your account and use my code: COSRACHELLED or… Read more

Mike Washburn is an educator, community builder, and the Director of Learning Experiences at Logics Academy. In this role, he leads teams in designing innovative educational content and collaborates with schools and districts to refine their goals and vision for technology integration.A recognized leader in education… Read more

About Kyle NiemisKyleis a friend and a great person to get to know. He keeps quite busy in his role with Quizizz, where he serves as the Head of Community. He spent many years in the classroom, and he is also an Ed-Tech Innovator & advocate for not making fish climb trees. Kyle was also the Co-Founder of… Read more

I had a great conversation learning more about BEE READY KIDS with my guests Ms. Gina M. Ligouri and Dr. Eric Sparkenbaugh. Safety in our schools is such an important topic and Gina and Dr. Spark share their ideas, their story behind BEE READY and more!About Gina M. LigouriMs. Gina M. Ligouri is a well-respected,… Read more

About JonathanJonathan Schor is the co-founder and CEO ofCodeMonkeyStudios, an EdTech company established in 2014.CodeMonkey provides an engaging platform that teaches children coding through game and project-based courses. Jonathan's inspiration for founding CodeMonkey stems from his early experiences teaching… Read more

I really enjoyed our conversation about the collaboration between Tonies Education and TinkerClass and TinkerCast. Hope you enjoy!! About Drew Drew Vernon is a former child and current Education Director for Tonies, an interactive audio system for children. In this role, Drew researches and shares the educational… Read more

About Ian Ian is a former English teacher turned Partnerships Coordinator for Kialo Edu. He holds the strong conviction that quality education is at the foundation of a healthy society, and accordingly works to make it as widely accessible as possible. Having studied and taught all around the world, Ian is a believer… Read more

About Gautam and EnlightenAI Gautam is the founder of EnlightenAI, which helps teachers grade, give feedback, and implement data-driven instruction efficiently and effectively. EnlightenAI aims to maintain the human touch in AI-assisted grading. Its AI solution learns from and adapts to teachers as they grade and… Read more

I really enjoyed my chat with Gil and hope you will enjoy the episode. To learn more about Gil and his work, check out the links below. Bio: Gil Rogers - Podfol.io LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gilrogers Website: GR7 Marketing About Rachelle Subscribe to the podcast and my newsletter. Also, check out my blog and submit a… Read more

Happy New Year to everyone. This is a quick episode to share upcoming events and some tools to explore in the new year. Are you headed to FETC, TRETC, TCEA, or OETC? Let me know! I will see you there. Need a keynote, PD training for your school or county, or sessions for your conference? I cover AI, AI and the Law,… Read more

I had the honor of speaking with Cheri Sterman and had such a wonderful chat! This is an episode that you don't want to miss! Be sure to share with others because Cheri provides such great insight and truly is an inspiration! We talked about the importance of creativity and what we can expect by participating in… Read more

Hope you enjoyed my prior episode with my friends from fobizz! Here is a link to my short AI course and you can find many others and be sure to check out their great AI resources for educators too! Episode 15 And enjoy this pop-up episode recognizing December and the Hour of Code with some ideas to explore computer… Read more

I have been using fobizz for about a year and have enjoyed trying the different tools and even creating a course for other educators, about AI. We had a great chat about education, learning and what fobizz offers educators. Check it out today and reach out to the team with any questions too! Here is my AI short course… Read more

I have been using CoGrader and was thrilled to have the chance to talk with Gil and learn more about the story behind the beginning of CoGrader and the work being done by the team. I hope you enjoy listening, and then check out CoGrader! CoGrader Team Bio CoGrader is led by founders Gil Quadros Flores, Gabriel… Read more

I had a blast chatting with Jennifer before, during, and after our recording! I have known her for years, but this is the first time we got to sit and chat live! I guarantee we will have a part II to our conversation! I hope you enjoy this episode! And be sure to check out all of Pando PR's services. About Jennifer,… Read more

I really enjoyed the chat with Tom. We are both passionate about speaking about AI, helping other educators, and being mindful of the benefits and concerns surrounding AI. I hope you enjoy our episode and subscribe to the podcast! About Tom: Tom Mullaney (he/him) uses his Special Education and Instructional Design… Read more

Rachel Wood is a researcher, speaker, writer, and therapist. As a PhD Candidate in Cyberpsychology, she studies the intersection of psychology and technology. Rachel is currently exploring the psychological impact of AI in the workplace and education as the focus of her doctoral dissertation. With a master's Degree in… Read more

In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michelle Ament and Sophie Theodorou. We talked about education and the changes we are seeing and needing. Michelle is one of the Co-Founders of the Human Intelligence Movement. About Michelle Dr. Michelle Ament is leading educational reform with the Human… Read more

Enjoy this great chat with Josh, creator and founder of Gimkit. An amazing story about his experience in a new high school, teaching himself to code, creating a company, and his path forward to today! And shout out to Jeff Osborn, Josh's mentor. About Josh: Hey everybody! I'm Josh the creator of Gimkit, an online… Read more

Welcome to a special episode of my podcast, in which I invite two "podcasters" whom I have never met to review and discuss my recent book, "How to Teach AI: Weaving Strategies and Activities Into Any Content Area." If you haven't tested some of the AI-powered tools out there or want to know more about AI, let me know.… Read more

Heather is an AMAZING woman! I have had the privilege of knowing her for many years. She is an inspiration, and I am thrilled to have had her on my podcast. We had a blast! I have seen her growth over the years and she is so passionate about her work. You won't find anyone else who invests in their clients as much as… Read more

I enjoyed learning about all of Michelle's work and her impact on education. We had a great conversation! Michelle is an Amazon author, painter, lifelong educator, creativity researcher, lecturer, and facilitator of transformational professional development. She offers AI-assisted personalized lesson plans… Read more

I had a fantastic time chatting with Jeff and Jon, learning more about their work and upcoming features for Snorkl, and having fun! I hope you enjoy this episode and get started with Snorkl in your classroom. Your students will love it! About Jeff: Jeff started his career as a 5th-grade teacher. He has spent the last… Read more

or In this episode, I share some of the things I have learned and events I have coming up. I would love to work with your school, speak at your event, do a book study, or a webinar, or find ways to work with more educators! Contact me: bit.ly.thriveineduPD Join the NASA AI session: Sign up here on Monday, July 22nd!… Read more

I really enjoyed chatting with Priten, especially about AI, one of my favorite topics. We had a lot in common and I hope you enjoy our conversation! About Priten PRITEN SHAH is CEO of Pedagogy.Cloud, which provides innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving… Read more

Michael is a K-6 Design and Technology Teacher at ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawai’i. He is also a Google Certified Trainer, a Code.org Computer Science Discoveries Facilitator, a Seesaw Certified Educator, a grades 3-6 Esports coach, and has been presenting on EdTech topics for more than 15 years. His passions… Read more

About Ronel AboutAboutRonel Schodt - Co-Founder and Vice President of Growth and Sales at Kai's Education."Empowering the Next Generation of Learners and Educators"As Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales at Kai's Education, I have dedicated my career to transforming how young minds engage with education.My journey… Read more

What a blast talking with Alyssa and Christie!! Amazing educators who have built a thriving community of EduGuardians! Learn more about their work, inspiration, and how to get involved! And how to get your trading cards! Christie Cloud (⁠@ladybugxie⁠)Christie is a seasoned virtual teacher with twenty-three years of… Read more

Enjoyed the conversation with Jim and Yvonne, co-founders of Noodle Factory. Learn more about Noodle Factory and how to bring it and all of the amazing resources to your classroom. About Jim and Yvonne Yvonne Soh – Co-Founder and CEO, Noodle Factory LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnesh33/⁠ Yvonne Soh has… Read more

I really enjoyed my conversation with Kaylah! Dr. Kaylah Holland is passionate about empowering educators through professional development, one-on-one coaching, and innovative lesson design. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Design and Technology with extensive research in active learning… Read more

AI is an area that I love talking about and providing training for teachers. More than 6 years working in this space! I love all of the changes and engaging in conversations. We are surrounded by AI and must helping students to develop AI literacy skills is essential. Need PD for your school or are you interested in… Read more

I have known Dr. Will for many years. He is a great educator, supporter, edupreneur, and, more than that, a dear friend. We had a gret chat about his work, his newest project and more! Be sure to connect with him and check out his documentary and his new book, The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your… Read more

I had a great chat with Vriti and Mike! We talked about AI, metaverse, web3, and more! I recommend signing up for the Ed3 Futures Summit, which is coming up April 19-21. It is an event you don't want to miss! Sign up today! About my guests Vriti Saraf (https://www.vritisaraf.com/) is a co-founder of Ed3 DAO… Read more

Try some new ideas! Dive into CoSpaces Edu and podcasting! So many benefits. Use my promo code for CoSpaces EDU COSPromoRDP24!! Sign up for my blog: www.Rdene915.com My newsletter: bit.ly/thriveineduPD Let me know if you want to be a guest!

I really enjoyed my chat with Jenny Hubanks. She is an educator, author and advocate and we had a great conversation about her work in special education, her book THRIVE: Special Needs Strategies that Work. Jenny shares some great strategies, quick tips, and valuable insight for educators and families. Enjoy! About… Read more

Hope you will enjoy this great chat I had with the team from Eduaide! Check out the earlier episode where I spoke with Thomas Thompson! Thomas Hummel is a middle school science teacher and soccer coach. He is the Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Eduaide. Thomas Thompson is an educator and the Chief Executive… Read more

A recap of some of the recent conferences: FETC, TCEA, IDEAcon, and big topics! Explore more AI resources via AI4ALL, AI4k12, Teach AI, and some fun tools like the Duet AI to generate images in Google or Padlet AI "I Can't Draw." Stay tuned for my next episode with a guest! Book me for your PD events, individual… Read more

I had a great conversation with my friend, Dr. Jerod Phillips. Dr. Jerod Phillips Sr. is the Principal of David E. Robinson Elementary School (DRE) in Magnolia, DE. He arrived at DRE in February 2023 with a zeal to engage the school community with the vision of being great for kids in all aspects of the school. Prior… Read more

Here are a few ideas to explore that help with boosting student engagement. Check out some of the tools mentioned including EduaideAI, Curipod, SnorklApp and SchoolAI. Contact me for PD training, individual coaching, or keynotes via my form: bit.ly/thriveineduPD Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and my blog at… Read more

Are you looking for some conferences to attend? Today's episode highlig hts some of my favorites to kick off the year. FETC, TCEA and IDEAcon. Listen in for some tips and ideas for attending and takeaways. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and my blog www.Rdene915.com Interested in PD or need a keynote? Connect with… Read more

This episode is sponsored by Turnitin. I had such a great conversation with Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin. Hope you will enjoy this episode! About Annie: Annie Chechitelli has spent the past two decades innovating with educators to expand access to education, meet the quickly changing needs of… Read more

I always love getting the chance to talk with Dr. Desiree Alexander. She is positive, inspring and real! Kicking off the 2024 year, I wanted to have her share some ideas for self-care, dealing with overwhelm and making yourself a priorty. We had a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Learn more about Dr.… Read more

This episode is sponsored by Learnics! I love learning about new tools for my classroom, and Learnics is a great way to help students build research skills. It is a FREE Chrome extension, and students can track their research, see the sites visited and time spent, and more. With Classroom Pro, teachers have access to… Read more

Listen to my recent conversation with Nicole Biscotti. We talk about AI, accessibility, challenges, reflections, learning and more! About Nicole Nicole Biscotti is a Momvocate, Educator, and author whose focus is on the future of school as being informed by relevancy and the needs of our marginalized, under-supported… Read more

By popular demand! I had a lot of questions about Matatalab and the robots! Here is some extra information about products and discounts available! I definitely recommend checking these out, and your students will love them! Perfect way to start 2024 with coding and STEM! Matatalab: Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot -… Read more

Methods and resources to explore for Hour of Code and CS Ed Week, not just in December but all year round. Matatalab: Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot - Matatalab Tale-Bot Pro and VinciBot https://shop.matatalab.com/collections/rachelle-page and a 15% off coupon code. This discount is valid without a limit.Code: USMATA15REA… Read more

I had the chance to chat with Micah Miner, District Administrator Instructional Technology and Social Studies Teacher at Maywood, Melrose Park, Broadview School District 89. Micah is an American Consortium for Equity in Education Contributing Writer, a Times 10 Publications Author, and a PD Facilitator and presenter.… Read more

Hope you will check out these AI tools and sign up for some of these great learning events this week! Monday and Tuesday: bit.ly/GLOWedu Tuesday: bit.ly/otispotharvr Wednesday: Looking forward to this #FETC webinar: Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Improving & Elevating #STEM #Education w/ @JenWomble & panelists… Read more

I had the chance to have a chat with Thomas Thompson all about artificial intelligence and how he got started with the work that he is doing with Eduaide.Ai. We talked about a lot, and I hope you will enjoy the conversation and also check out all of the resources that they provide for educators. Thomas Thompson is an… Read more

Hope you will check out this episode's featured AI tools for teachers. AI is my favorite topic and it has changed a lot in the past 6 years. There are a ton of great tools to explore and in this episode, I give you 3 to start with. Let me know your thoughts!

This episode is sponsored by Tulane University SoPA. I had such a great conversation with Dr. Hazel Woords. Dr. Woods is the Associate Program Director and Professor of Practice at Tulane SoPA. (School of Professional Advancement). Hazel began her educational path as a first-grade classroom teacher in New Jersey.… Read more

This episode is sponsored by BlazerWorks. Pedro Olvera is a published writer and teaches coursework at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. He earned his Doctor of Psychology from Alliant International University and his Master of Science in School Psychology. Dr. Olvera specializes in assessing… Read more

In this episode, I share some ideas to explore for the fall that focus on STEM learning and a bit about AI. Check out KinderLab Robotics, CoSpaces Edu, Code.org, Nearpod, and more! Learn more about my work from the testimonials provided on my blog site. Bring me to your school or conference for sessions or keynotes on… Read more

This episode is sponsored by Stepwell. Andrew Henry is the President of Red Cedar Solutions Group and the creator of Stepwell, a solution that manages all aspects of IDEA Parts B and C. Before founding Red Cedar Solutions Group in 2006, Andrew served as a teacher; school district technology coordinator; education… Read more

This episode is sponsored by LightspeedTek. I had a great chat with Shaun Fagan, Senior VP of Product for Lightspeed. Shaun has been with the Lightspeed for more than 20 years. He received his BS from Oregon State University. About Lightspeed Lightspeed is on a mission to help every student hear every word. The… Read more

We always have a great chat with Michele! Check out this recent episode of Thrive o'clock when Rachelle and Mel talk about heading back to school and are joined by Michele to talk about the great opportunities for students available via @x2VOL. We enjoyed the conversation, had some laughs, and learned a lot from… Read more

This episode is sponsored by BloomBoard. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Jason Lange, the co-founder and President of BloomBoard. Prior to founding BloomBoard, Jason worked in private equity and was also an early member of the NewSchools Venture Fund team, where he supported the development of the initial… Read more

I recently had a great chat with Dan Wolfe, an educator who has served in many roles. He is also the author of the book Becoming The Change. We had such a wonderful discussion about education, learning, constant growth, and the importance of reflection. A little about Dan: Dan grew up in Germantown, Maryland, and went… Read more

This episode is sponsored by Tonies. Tonies for Teachershttps://us.tonies.com/pages/creative-toniesTonieboxTonies InstagramFacebook CommunitiesTonies for Teachers FacebookTonies for Librarians FacebookEducator and Military DiscountTonies YouTube Also, be sure to sign up for my blog at www.Rdene915.com to check out… Read more

This episode is sponsored by Flocabulary and Nearpod. I enjoyed the opportunity to chat with Mike Judd, a senior curriculum manager at Nearpod and Flocabulary as well as a Flocabulary lyricist and rapper. He is based in the New York City area and has been with the company for five years. We talked about Flocabulary… Read more

I have more than 5 years of experience with AI and now have been working on a dissertation, a blog, two books, and continuing to research AI. I am motivated to help educators build confidence and comfort by bringing AI learning opportunities to their classrooms. I am available for in-person or virtual PD sessions and… Read more

For 5+ years I have been teaching about and presenting sessions on AI. My usual topic: AI in Education: What Do Educators Need to Know? I would love to work with more teachers and school districts in planning lessons around AI, understanding the benefits and concerns, learning about tools to explore, and more. I can… Read more

This episode is sponsored by Lightspeed Systems. I had a great chat with Klaire and Amanda from Lightspeed Systems about the Digital Equity Module and all of the great resources available through Lightspeed. Klaire Marino is passionate about education, technology, and the intersection of the two. Over the past 15… Read more

A quick episode about AI and the changes we have seen this past year. I have been presenting on, writing about, and teaching about AI for more than 5 years. I would love to work with more educators and schools and share my knowledge and experiences. Contact me for PD whether in-person or virtual. Check out my blogs… Read more

I had a great chat with Dr. Julie Evans about Project Tomorrow and the Speak Up Initiative. A little about Dr. Evans: Dr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow (www.tomorrow.org) and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400,000… Read more

I had a great chat with Dr. Gene Kerns, the Vice-President and Chief Academic Officer of Renaissance Learning. Gene is a third-generation educator with teaching experience from elementary through the university level and K-12 administrative experience. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Academic Officer… Read more

We had a great chat with Brad about emerging tech, conferences, AI, ChatGPT and more! Tune in to the podcast, check out Brad's site and follow us all on Twitter! @Rdene915 @MelodyMcAllist7 and @Techbradwaid View the live recording here!

Kathleen is ImaginGO’s CEO with a focus on developing the creative and imaginative curriculum that gets built into the ImaginGO platform. She has over 30 years of experience as a teacher, media specialist, entrepreneur, and school owner. John is ImaginGO’s COO with a focus on managing the design and development of the… Read more

I had a great conversation with Paul Stisser, the Director of Educational Institutions and LMS Partnerships for ReadSpeaker. Paul has been a leader in ReadSpeaker's TTS Education initiatives. Prior to ReadSpeaker, Paul worked at D2L and start-up Moblmedia. He also has 14 years of education and teaching experience in… Read more

Enjoyed my conversation with Mike Teng, Co-Founder and CEO of Swing Education. Swing Education enables schools to post their substitute job openings and substitute teachers can then pick and choose what suits their needs. Swing leverages social communities and technology to not only improve communication but put power… Read more

Learn more about the amazing Marty the Robot via my blog! Follow@RoboticalLtd! and find out how to try Marty in your classroom! Sign up for a free trial: https://robotical.io/free-trial/ https://robotical.io/https://learn.robotical.io/ (Learning Portal)

We had a great chat with Molly and Weston about their podcast, books, and swagger! Hope you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out the video of our chat on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3yfa3Iwjs8&t=246sor via Twitter posts. Follow @Rdene915 @MelodyMcAllist7 and @Wes_Kieschnick!

In prior episodes, I shared ChatGPT and some of the articles that I have written and we also had a conversation with Brad Waid recently as well about ChatGPT. Explore it, ask some questions, review the responses, and see what the benefits/concerns are. Would love to hear about your experiences!

We enjoyed chatting with Josh King about Financial Literacy, Ideas for Teaching about Financial Literacy, and how educators can prepare! Check out @EVERFIK12 and its resources. We had a great chat, lots of laughs, fantastic information, and a fun game! Financial Literacy month landing page or my blog post. Be sure to… Read more

Ideas for reflection for students and teachers. I share some methods to promote reflective practice with students and how to make it part of our daily practice. Check out @LessonLoop, @Padlet, @Spaces_Edu, @Nearpod @PearDeck, Flip and more!

Listen to our recent Thrive o'clock show with our guest Brad Waid, Keynote Speaker, Educator and Consultant. We chatted about AR, VR and AI and ChatGPT. Brad joined me to present on AR/VR and AI at the MACUL conference recently. Be sure to check out my blog www.Rdene915.com and join our ThriveinEDU FB Community@.

Hope you will get some new ideas from this episode. Check out Brain Racers, StoryJumper, WeVideo and more!

We always enjoy talking with Michele about the importance of learning experiences that promote the development of SEL and help students to learn about challenges in the world. Learn more about @x2VOL for tracking hours for work-based learning, CTE, volunteering, and more. www.x2vol.com Blog post: State of Student… Read more

A great conversation with Iris Ichishita, the CEO & Co-Founder of Toekenz. The first family-focused and kid-safe NFT platform, built for end-to-end parental control, features user-friendly games and a marketplace. learn more: YouTube: / @toekenz Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toekenznft/ LinkedIn:… Read more

I've been researching AI for several years and dove right into to testing out ChatGPT. This is the second podcast about ChatGPT, with some new ideas. Here is a link to the Getting Smart ChatGPT blog post from December. My interview for San Antonio Fox News after TCEA about AI in Education. Teaching AI to Students

Here are some ideas to make time for reflection in each day! Check out @getfocusable and other ideas for making time for you! #education #edchat #SEL

Learn more about all that EverFi offers for educators and check out their amazing SEL resources that are available for free to educators! Webinar listings everfi.com/events Events: everfi.com/k-12/webinars-events K12 courses https://everfi.com/k-12/course-listing/

Need some ideas for reteaching? Here are some methods and a few tools to check out. Also, check out my recent blog via Getting Smart for more ideas of Tools To Explore in 2023! Join the THRIVEinEDU Community on Facebook and subscribe to my blog. Learning as I Go

Dive into some new methods and tools in the new year! Follow ThriveinEDU on FB, subscribe to my blog www.Rdene915.com and submit your guest blog. My books are all available at bit.ly/pothbooks

Want to start PBL and not sure where to begin? Check out iBlocks and all of the great options for students and everything that you need to get started today. So many choices for different grade levels and content areas. Also focused on the SDGs, STEM and many more important areas. Download a sample lesson today!

Sharing some ideas about how to find time to reflect and some options. Blogging, Podcasting, Videos, and Building Relationships. Check out Edthena's AI Coach for a great way to video a lesson and have an interactive coach to guide you in your reflections. Also Swivl for video!

Wonder what it is like to learn and work in the metaverse? Curious about blockchain, cryptocurrency, NFTs, and web3? Learn more from my experience with the Ed3DAO conference held in November. Amazing experience created by @Vritisaraf and @edtechpeck

Have you tried OpenAI yet? What has your experience been? Sharing some background info, insights, questions and more in this latest episode. Stay tuned for a blog soon! Also, check out my blog at www.Rdene915.com and submit a guest blog and sign up for my blog posts too. Thanks for listening!

Hope you will enjoy our chat with Sheryl and check out BookWidgets and all of the awesome learning possibilities! Follow Rachelle @Rdene915 and Mel @mjmcalliwrites and Sheryl @place_s You can also check out the recording at: bit.ly/thriveBW

This was a great chat about Twitter w/ friends @jcorippo @acooktweet @SimplySuzy @John_MWalter. Catch the recording: Be sure to follow @Rdene915 & @mjmcalliwrites for upcoming episodes!

I had a great chat with Dee Bohne, VP of Sales for @Pikmykid, a school safety and dismissal platform. We talked about challenges at the start of a school year, how administrators can best support teachers and families, how to streamline communication and so much more via Pikmykid. Also check out the great blogs via… Read more

Join Rachelle and Mel and our special guest Carl Hooker @mrhooker to talk about school, challenges, keeping motivation, and more!

Some ideas for building digcit skills. Check out Brain Pop, Buncee, Checkology, Digital Compass.

We had a great chat with Shelley about strategies for getting time back and how @Pikmykid helps teachers to save time and promotes school safety! Hope you enjoy our chat and fun game! Connect with @Rdene915 @Mjmcalliwrites and @Pikmykid! Learn more here: Pikmykid

It is important to provide opportunities for students to build their collaborative skills. There are lots of methods and tools that can be used to promote collaboration in and out of the classroom. Check out these ideas and some of the tools I mention for them including Tract, SpacesEDU, Google Jamboard, Wakelet,… Read more

So many great options available with @iBookWidgets! More than 40 templates, use it with Google Classroom, check out their blogs for ideas for STEM, and more! Head to www.BookWidgets.com for more info and sign up for their webinars!

How are you preparing for today's learners? The "Gen Z" that we hear about? I share some ideas for you and my own observations and reflections. Check out iBlocks for PBL and let me know what you think!

Want to get started with PBL and not sure where to begin? Listen to this episode and check out the resources I shared including PBL Works and dive into iBlocks for all you need. I love the Rube Goldberg example that I started with! Follow @iBlocksPBL on Twitter. Let me know if you have questions and also how it goes… Read more

Be sure to check out some of the methods like genius hour, PBL and station rotations. Tools mentioned include Buncee, Book Creator, Flip, iBlocks, Padlet, Spaces.

Listen to our conversation with Michele about the importance of learning experiences that promote the development of SEL and help students to learn about challenges in the world. Look at @x2VOL for tracking hours for work-based learning, CTE, volunteering and more. www.x2vol.com

Catch up with the great chat Rachelle and Mel had with Jon Spike on our Thrive o'clock show. Here is a link to the recording. Follow @Rdene915 @mjmcalliwrites and @jonathanspike on Twitter. Tune in for more episodes and join our ThriveinEDU FB Community!

If you have not been to an ISTE Conference, I recommend that you add it to your list for next June when it is in Philly, June 25-28. Special thanks to all of my friends for an amazing time in NOLA. Thankful to have been a Featured Voice this year and be involved in a variety of sessions and booth presentations with… Read more

Love finding new tools that help educators to form a collaborative and supportive learning community for students and PLCs! Stop by at #ISTELIVE 22 and visit their team and also check out their site and sign up for a demo! Check out @Kaltura https://bit.ly/kalturaiste Booth 1624 Stay tuned for my blog post about… Read more

Helping students to build skills in STEM is essential, especially with such a demand for these skills in the future. Through the right opportunities and resources, students can build STEM and SEL skills , both of which will best prepare them for the future. I have been exploring the Matatalab Tale-Bot Pro for a few… Read more

Providing for our school community is so important. In this episode, I talk with Pat Bhava, CEO, and Founder of Pikmykid. Pikmykid is a school safety and dismissal platform that provides many benefits for the whole school community. If you haven't heard about @pikmykid, check out the benefits for schools, camps,… Read more

It is so important to take time to focus on our mental health and wellness and have strategies in place to help us work through challenges. What are your strategies for self-care and dealing with stress? Build SEL skills is important for students and for us as adults. Share your strategies with others and please let… Read more

Enjoyed being at TCEA and checking out the amazing innovation of Invzbl! Join us Friday, June 10th to learn more about it from CEO, Chuck Morrison and have some fun by playing a game too!

Learn all about the amazing educator Vernon Wright from our ThriveinEDU Live on Facebook! You can catch the recording here. Be sure to tune in and join our community!

Learn more about Rich’s new book Rogue Leader from our chat with @RACzyz and hosts Rachelle @Rdene915 and Bonnie @biologygoddess https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MnGnkybqVjJO #education #tlap #leadlap #4OCF #ROGUELEADER

I think it is important to consider not only the impact we make in our work, but the impact our students make on us that make us appreciate what we do. ANd think about the teachers that made an impact on you. Hope you enjoy listening!

How will AI and NLP impact us and what do we need to know?

Join Rachelle and Mel for our chat with educator and author Carly Spina! Check out the live recording here! Connect with us on Twitter @Rdene915 @mjmcalliwrites @MrsSpinasclass and join our ThriveinEDU Facebook Community!

Join Rachelle @Rdene915 and Bonnie @Biologygoddess with guest Dawn Harris! Check out the recording of our live show here! Hope you will join our ThriveinEDU FB Community and listen to prior episodes of the ThriveinEDU podcast!

Join in our chat with Carrie Baughcum and be sure to check out her newest book Stanley and the Very Messy Desk! Join our ThriveinEDU community on FB and follow us on Twitter @Rdene915 @mjmcalliwrites and @Thriveinedu Check out the recording here!

Join in our chat with Chris Nesi and be sure to check out his podcast and other resources! Join our ThriveinEDU ommunity on FB and follow us on Twitter @Rdene915 @mjmcalliwrites and @Thriveinedu

We had a great chat with Livia about her work, her writing and all things education. Then we were joined by some of the contributor's to my newest book, "Things I Wish [...] Knew" available at bit.ly/pothbooks. 50 educators share stories in this book. Grab a copy today! And don't forget to join our ThriveinEDU… Read more

Catch up with Dr. Desiree Alexander and all that she does for educators! Head to her website, follow her on Twitter @Educatoralex and join in the great webinars she hosts with presenters on a variety of topics! Join @Rdene915 and @mjmcalliwrites in our ThriveinEDU Community on Facebook!

If you missed our live chat with Paul @PaulSolarz, now is your chance to catch up! Check out Paul's book, Learn Like a Pirate and join the chat on Monday nights at 8pm ET #learnlap

Check out our conversation with Athea Davis on Thrive o'clock. Learn more about Athea's work and have some fun with Rachelle and Mel! Here is the episode recording!

Listen to our chat with educator and author Allyson Apsey. Rachelle and Lainie had a great time chatting with Allyson and of course, playing a game! Hope you will join our ThriveinEDU community and check out the video recording of our chat with Allyson here!

Listen to Rachelle and Lainie's conversation with Dr. Katie Novak! Follow Katie at @KatieNovakUDL See the episode here!

Catch Rachelle and Mel's chat with our good friend Andrew Easton, @EastonA1. Educator and author and sometimes even ThriveinEDU co-host! Always a great chat and ideas from Andrew and his kids! So much fun hearing about what kids think about school and why relationships matter! Enjoy the episode and join our… Read more

Catch our chat with educator, author, and changemaker, Jesse Lubinsky. Find out more about Jesse here: www.jesselubinsky.com, www.readylearner.one, and www.changemakeredu.org. Catch the recording here of our chat!

We loved having Dr. Katie Martin on with us for Thrive o'clock. Be sure to check out Katie's blogs, books and the recording of our chat with her. Catch all of our recordings that have been now uploaded to YouTube. Join us on Mondays and Fridays when we have a guest and play a game.

We had a great chat with educator, author and blogger Stephanie Rothstein for Thrive o'clock. Listen here and check out the live recording!

Join in to listen to our chat with educator, speaker and author Jorge Valenzuela. Check out the live show recording here! Join our FB ThriveinEDU community and also check out my books bit.ly/pothbooks

We had a great chat with Weston and Molly about their book, their podcast and all things education! Check out the recording of the live show here.

Join Rachelle and Mel and their guest Desmond Hasty! You can even check out the recording of the live show here! Catch us on Mondays and Fridays and join our ThriveinEDU Community on FB!

Check out our great chat with educator, author, podcaster Joshua Stamper. We enjoyed our conversation and playing a game. You can check out the recording on our YouTube Channel or through the ThriveinEDU Community! Check out @EduMatchBooks for Josh's new book, Aspire to Lead, as well as copies of Rachelle and Mel's… Read more

Join us to catch up with Sean and Lainie and how the connected educators for a powerful learning experience. And we had some fun too!

We caught up with Tim Cavey during a ThriveinEDU and had a great conversation. Learn more about Tim and his fantastic podcast Teachers on Fire. Join us live on Mondays and Fridays on FB, YT, LinkedIn and Twitter!

Join Rachelle and Andrew who had the chance to chat with author and educator Al Kingsley!

We had a great chat with Dr. Katie Martin, author of Learner Centered Innovation and her newest book, Evolving Education. Listen in and check ou the recording from our live show!

Join us with the team from JabuMind to learn about how to promote self-care and mindfulness, get the JabuMind app for teachers. Check out the recording on our YouTube channel!

Listen to our great conversation with Elissa and check out the recording on our YouTube channels or Facebook Communities!

Listen in to our great chat and fun with George Couros. You can catch the recording on YouTube or Twitter. Enjoy! Catch us live on Mondays and Fridays! @gcouros @Rdene915 @EastonA1

Ideas for Digcit week and for all year learning! @BookCreatorApp @Nearpod @commonsenseEducation and more!

Tools for digital storytelling and more!

Importance of opportunities to develop SEL all through the year and prrovide students with differerent ways to demonstrate learning. See Buncee, Tract, Book Creator, Spaces and more!

Helping students to build communication skills whether in person, hybrid or virtual learning. Methods and tools to promote SEL and build classroom community.

Check out some tools like Gimkit, Whiteboard Chat, Padlet and more for interactive, anywhere learning!

Check out @Buncee Tract Learning, @WeVideo and @Flipgrid for some great ways to build community and SEL!

Summer learning continues with virtual events. Thinking about the new school year, here are five (or so) ideas to explore for back to school. Focus on SEL and building relationships and preparing for the future.

Don't miss out on the Campfire Convos Voxer group led by Sean Gaillard @SMgaillard and & @LainieRowell. Join in the Changemaker 2021 conference from July 14-28. Sunday nights with #BookCampPD via Meredith Johnson and a book study focus each month! All free, great opportunities to connect and grab new ideas and have… Read more

Did you attend ISTE Live? Have you been to the Model Schools Conference? Hear about some of the focus areas of these events.

Check out some summer reads, what is on your to be read list? I just finished Culturally Responsive Teaching, Discomfort By Design and I am re-reading True Story Lessons That One Kid Taught Us. I shared a list of books to explore, some learning events and more!

Are you taking a break? Focusing on self-care? Or looking for PD? You can find that in our ThriveinEDU community and our weekly shows! What are you working on this summer?

There is a need for students to learn more about computer science. Check out some resources to learn to code and have some fun trying them out this summer. Blackbird Code, Code.org, Hopscotch, Girls Who Code, Rex Academy,

Learning or taking a break this summer? We can do both. Decide what is best for you and find something that works with your time and finding balance. Rely on your PLN, join the communities in ISTE, Microsoft, ambassador programs, read a book, check out a podcast, but do so when it is best for you.

Some ideas of ways to take a break and learn at the same time

Explore ISTE, ThriveinEDU Community, Mandy Froehlich blog

Ideas for boosting student engagement, benefits, tools to promote SEL

Need some new ideas? Explore these using Edpuzzle, Screencastify, Game based learning tools, Buncee and Wakelet. Learn more in the episode! Also check out my books! All for special prices, great educator and student stories and quotes!

Everyone needs to focus on self-care, even a 5 minute break! Here are a few ideas to explore. Maybe an activity, a group, some music or an app like JabuMind. Whatever works for you to help with being intentional about taking the breaks we need.

Ideas for promoting home to school connections and family engagement.

Check out Spaces EDU for digital portfolios and more!

How to prepare for another shift? Here are some ideas and thinks to consider.

The importance of knowing how to pronounce names. Have you ever had your name mispronounced? Or have you mispronounced someone else's name? Why pronunciation matters.

Benefits of digital portfolios and some tools for having students create them. @Buncee @Kidblog @Padlet @Spaces_EDU Join in my ThriveinEDU Clubhouse conversations to share ideas. Books bit.ly/pothbooks

Looking for an AI course to try with your students? Or for yourself? Explore the options through AI World School. Learn more here and reach out if you have any questions.

Tools for anywhere learning, some students to use to create with, some for more active learning and more. A few: Canva, PearDeck, Screencastify. Tune in!

Are you on Clubhouse? Need an invite? Here are some of the things that I learned this past week on Clubhouse. Join in my rooms on Saturdays and Sundays, also Monday and Wednesday nights.

Want to bring some AI into your classroom? Here are some ways to get started. Join me on Clubhouse for more discussions about AI and other emerging technologies! Check out Google AI Experiments, AI World School

Increase in use of AI in the world and in our classrooms. What are resources to explore and how can we get started? Check out Quick Draw, Auto Draw, Teachable Machine, and Will Robots Take My Job

Here are some hacks and 5 tools to explore! Hope to see you on Clubhouse, join in my rooms on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Have you heard about Clubhouse? It is an iOs app and it has been a hot topic over the past few weeks. Learn what it is and how to get started!

Wondering how to become more connected? Looking for a space to become part of a PLN? Here are some ideas. Also recommend joining my FB Thrive in EDU group https://www.facebook.com/groups/THRIVEinEDU Check out some chats: FormativeChat, PLN365, CelebratED, CultureED, EdAdventures, CrazyPLN and Bookcamppd to start!

Hybrid teaching is not easy and some days I feel like I could have done so much better. I've decided to try some new ideas, break from the traditional methods and explore different tools that can help to connect us more in learning.

What if we go back to school the way it was from 2 years ago? What would you want that to look like? What would you take from the hybrid and virtual experience? Sharing my idea for Wednesdays.

There are lots of things to look forward to but also some challenges, struggles, that we are all processing. Here are some ideas to start with! Buncee, Blooket, Jamboard, Wakelet, Zigazoo

What are your takeaways? The wins? The positives you found this year?

Looking back over 2020 and what we have learned about our work as educators. What challenges have we faced as we transition through in-person, to virtual to hybrid? What worries you about your work? Sharing my experiences and what I have learned this year.

Tools that are beneficial regardless of where learning is taking place. Check out Buncee, Formative, Nearpod, Blooket, Bingo Baker, Gimkit, Quizizz, Quizlet Live!

There are definitely challenges when it comes to hybrid teaching and I've been working through a few. However, there are a lot of positives too. Being able to see some of the students and work together has been a definite plus!

What are the challenges, benefits, frustrations of what we are experiencing as educators and students? Some of my experiences and ideas/hacks for making it work!

Check out the Teacher Wellness posts from Edutopia Definitely recommend the app JabuMind! Check it out today, more to come about JabuMind!

I learned about Zigazoo a few weeks ago and have had fun exploring the videos created by kids! Zigazoo looks and feels like popular social media tools such as Instagram and TikTok, which means that students feel more comfortable with the user experience and are more likely to enjoy the learning process on Zigazoo.

Ideas for meeting SEL needs virtually.

Ideas for promoting collaboration whether in the classroom or virtually. Check out some of the tools mentioned. Also join my ThriveinEDU Facebook Community!

Ideas for storytelling in the digital age.

Navigating the fake news, building digcit skills Check out Flipgrid/Wonderopolis Adobe Photoshop: https://landing.adobe.com/en/na/products/creative-cloud/69308-real-or-photoshop/index.html Fake or photo: https://area.autodesk.com/fakeorfoto

Looking for new ideas or versatile tools to have students create and explore? Check out this episode and also, join my ThriveinEDU Facebook community!

PBL, collaboration, giving feedback and more! Wonderopolis, Thrively, Padlet, Wakelet, Trello, Anchor, Synth and Flipgrid

What are your challenges your successes your experiences in these first few weeks of the new school year? Here are some of mine and how I'm working on them

How is your experience?

Importance of being a mentor and finding a mentor for ourselves.

Preparing for the start of the year,

10 ideas to find balance, or do something each day for self-care

Navigating in the Digital World: Creating our Space for this School Year ChartYourNewCourse

Ideas to help us reflect, for our students to become more reflective and build SEL skills. PBL and more!

Ideas for starting the year, things I have learned about the value of sharing our story, and the power of connecting as we embrace the unknown this school year.

Please join in my weekly show on Learning Revolution.com under SHOWS, ThriveinEDU on Wednesdays at 4pm Eastern. I have a different guest or guests each week. The show is live and is also recorded. Upcoming Tisha Richmond, LaVonna Roth, Justin Aglio, ISTE Teacher Education Network Team, and more! Will be starting a… Read more

Join in my weekly show on LearningRevolution.com. A recent guest was my good friend, Jennifer Casa-Todd. We discussed the importance of digcit and empowering students as digital leaders. Check out her book Social LEADia and her upcoming book!. Here is our episode: https://youtu.be/y41j48gbmBc

Ideas for focusing on preparing for the unknown. Also to join in my weekly show on www.learningrevolution.com on Wednesdays, 4:00 pm EST A different guest and topic each week!

What are some things that we can work on now, that will benefit us in the new school year, regardless of where learning takes place

What have we learned and what can we do better? Planning for the Unknown

Take time to breathe, focus on what is most important: Relationships

Make time to ask students for feedback and use their input to guide your next steps for summer learning and planning ahead.

Reflecting on lessons learned and plans moving forward, focused on discussion after my recent blog post. Getting Through

Finding the words to say and the actions to take can be a challenge, I'm working through and making sure I connect, looking to learn and grow.

5 fun tools to create with AR/VR

Reflections on progress, plans for the future, new ideas and fun activities

Check out the EALA: Educating All Learners Alliance, a project focused on providing resources and support for special education.

Check in on family and friends, make sure your students are doing okay. Every moment matters.

Sharing ideas and considerations for wellness and helping each other during the pandemic and every day.

Explore unconventional ideas and how to bring about positive changes in our classrooms, remotely and in person. Check out my book Unconventional Ways to Thrive in EDU.

What do you think needs to happen? What will our schools look like? Inspired by NPR article and my own thoughts.

Some thoughts about school, classes, precautions, and things to consider now as we prepare for our return to the classroom. Great article that I read earlier: NPR 9 things

Ideas

Innovation does not mean technology. Take some risks, try something new, ideas for students and families.

Think about best ways to communicate, focus on transitions that may happen fast, as our closures did. Prepare for the return to school by taking some opportunities to try new ways to foster communication.

How can we find balance now? What should we do? Stay connected, make time for you, take breaks. Just some ideas for how to plan days and find some balance during this uncertain and chaotic time.

Why we need to focus on connecting and how. I use Zoom and this is how I set it up and why I am glad that I did.

Looking for tools for learning, here are ideas that families can enjoy too. Try Gimkit, Kahoot!, Quizizz, for games or Buncee and Flipgrid for storytelling, or explore with Nearpod for VR. Also look at explore.org for live cams around the world, animals, places, and climates. Pernille Ripp and Global Read Aloud:… Read more

Just some thoughts to share about things to consider, what has worked, tips, and hopefully some ideas to try.

Chats, Audio, Video and Meetings Bachchannel chat, Anchor, GoSynth, Padlet, Buncee, Zoom, Google Meet, Google Hangouts

Some ways to foster connections during remote learning. Access is important, make sure families and students have access to information and resources. Next, how will you communicate? We still need to have social interactions, leverage the technology to make that happen. Google Classroom, Teams, Slack, Padlet,… Read more

Pace yourself, we are all learning and adjusting. Find a tool like Buncee, where you can create a video, link resources, teach a lesson, have students create. Use Nearpod for interactive lessons and Virtual Reality, have meetings using Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and record a lesson with Screencastify or Loom. for a few… Read more

Ideas to immerse students more in learning, global collaborations and explorations. See Buncee, Nearpod. Flipgrid, CoSpaces EDU, Merge EDU, Google Expeditions, Mystery Skype

Continuation from prior episode, with advice from students. Be creative. Be supportive. Make connections. Take risks with learning. Encourage and Inspire.

Reflect on your experience. Share your story, lean in and listen more and see the student, not the behavior. I recommend reading the book Lost at School.

Share your story: Podcast, Blog, Periscope. Start with one and use it as a way to reflect and share your ideas. Your story needs to be told.

Some ideas for learning and growing with your PLN

Carl Hooker and Adam Phyall Session Jaime Donally AR/VR Claudio Zavala, Amy Storer, Brian Romero Smith and Marialice Curran - Creativity is my Jam Laura Steinbrink - Train like a NAVY SEAL Lori Gracey - The Future is Now (great title, like my book!) Esports Expo hall sightings

The BETT experience, part II: The Space, Technology and the People

An amazing opportunity to be with Buncee at BETT in London. Being able to share the possibilities for creating with Buncee and how Microsoft's Immersive reader benefits learners was an absolute honor.

Here are some favorites: Buncee, Gimkit, Nearpod, Wakelet, Synth, Anchor, Voxer

Some of my takeaways from FETC and conferences in general.

How to share our experiences, learn and grow together

Follow up to a conversation. Importance of being a risk-taker, connecting, not being afraid to ask for help

Five ways that I find time for personal and professional development.

Do you make resolutions? I think more about goals, being intentional about changes I would like to make and reflecting. Relentless pursuit of growth.

Ideas for the new year after time to relax and recharge. Focus on relationships, family engagement, learning spaces and more.

We had a Tweet and Talk (EduMatch) last night, and the discussion was the 2nd part of a talk on the future of education and work. A great panel and so I wanted to share what we discussed and some of my own thoughts for this episode.

Check out code.org and look to twitter for the #hourofcode hashtag!

Check out the Hour of Code and Code.org site Also try Code Academy, Hopscotch, Brain Pop, MIT Scratch, Girls Who Code, Khan Academy

How we made more powerful connections during PBL: Edmodo, Flipgrid, Padlet, Synth, Buncee and Nearpod

I learned that I was not truly doing authentic PBL in my classes. Here are some resources and ways to provide a better and more authentic experience for students.

Some ideas for creating more personalized learning experiences for students. Examples PBL, Blended Learning and Station Rotations.

Five ways to build collaborative skills in the Classroom,

SEL, check out the Casel.org site for information and materials for use in your classroom.

Here are five ways that I have tried to create more active learning in my classroom.

What happens if we offer more choices for students to learn and design their education? What are the skills that students need for now and the future?

Some ideas of how to prepare students for the future of work and learning.

Ideas about AI and how it can be used in education, resources to explore

A space in which students take a more active role, transforms students from consumers to creators and the former teacher-centered classroom into a student-centered and student-driven space. n an effort to encourage students to become more active learners as well as to be more involved in the types of activities and… Read more

Mentoring and why it is important. 5 ideas for connecting and forming a mentorship.

Check out my blog at www.Rdene915.com Learn about my books In Other Words and The Future is Now, bit.ly/Pothbooks

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