Let's Talk EdTech https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848 Elkhart Instructional Coaches discuss their favorite topics, have hot tip throwdowns, and bring their insight to teaching and learning using technology. Beth, Billie Jo, Holly, and other special guest hosts dive deep into how to best use technology in our schools.

You can see more from Elkhart Instructional Technology by visiting on the web at https://pd.elkhart.k12.in.us.

Our intro and outro music is "Cherryblossom" by Raptorface licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

]]> en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Fri, 10 Jan 2025 01:30:51 +0000 education, ,edtech, ,technology, ,discussion, ,panel, ,k12,Education Copyright 2025 Elkhart Professional Development Ed-tech discussions with Elkhart Instructional Coaches Elkhart Professional Development pd@elkhart.k12.in.us episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/c9/63/78/pd74848/0x0_16576857.jpg Let's Talk EdTech https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848 Elkhart Professional Development Elkhart Instructional Coaches discuss their favorite topics, have hot tip throwdowns, and bring their insight to teaching and learning using technology. Beth, Billie Jo, Holly, and other special guest hosts dive deep into how to best use technology in our schools. You can see more from Elkhart Instructional Technology by visiting on the web at https://pd.elkhart.k12.in.us.Our intro and outro music is "Cherryblossom" by Raptorface licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. Episode 33: Brian's Summer Soapbox: How to Choose What to Learn Brian's Summer Soapbox: How to Choose What to Learn 33 1 full It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the new technology coming out each year and many of us spend most of our time learning (or trying to learn) those new tools. In Brian's last summer soapbox, he argues for a different approach on choosing what to learn.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:50 TPACK Framework

  • Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge

2:00 Visualize the Venn diagram

  • How does technology influence pedagogy?
  • How does your pedagogy change based on the content you're teaching?
  • What technology do you have to support your content?

2:40 Your technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge
3:00 Identify your "small circles"

  • Seek out information to help you grow in small circles
  • Find resources to help you balance out your knowledge domains

4:05 Use TPACK to decide what you need to work on this year

  • Stop chasing "stuff"
  • Look for people, videos, podcasts, or books which can help you grow your smallest circle

6:05 The team is back soon!

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-08-01T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-08-01T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-08-01 2023-08-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-08-01T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 403 false It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the new technology coming out each year and many of us spend most of our time learning (or trying to learn) those new tools. In Brian's last summer soapbox, he argues for a different approach on choosing what to learn.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:50 TPACK FrameworkTechnology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge2:00 Visualize the Venn diagramHow does technology influence pedagogy?How does your pedagogy change based on the content you're teaching?What technology do you have to support your content?2:40 Your technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge3:00 Identify your "small circles"Seek out information to help you grow in small circlesFind resources to help you balance out your knowledge domains4:05 Use TPACK to decide what you need to work on this yearStop chasing "stuff"Look for people, videos, podcasts, or books which can help you grow your smallest circle6:05 The team is back soon! It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the new technology coming out each year and many of us s... Episode 32: Brian's Summer Soapbox: Become a Google Chrome Power User Brian's Summer Soapbox: Become a Google Chrome Power User 32 1 full The Chrome browser has 65% market share in terms of usage. In other words, six out of 10 people use it every day as their only tool for the web. If you're a Chrome user, Brian has some power tips for you to become a true wizard.

Links
Four ways to be a Chrome power user
The super shortcut cheat sheet

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:44 What is Google Chrome?

  • Also, Brian was wrong about the usage stats in the audio
  • Vivaldi browser if you want to check out a cool alternative

2:27 Tip 1: Bookmarks

3:13 Tip 2: Re-open closed tabs

4:13 Tip 3: Search your open and recent tabs

5:12 Tip 4: Using Chrome Profiles

6:25 Tip 5: Name your Chrome windows

7:22 Tip 5: Open the search in a sidebar


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-25T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-25T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-07-25 2023-07-25 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-25T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 637 false The Chrome browser has 65% market share in terms of usage. In other words, six out of 10 people use it every day as their only tool for the web. If you're a Chrome user, Brian has some power tips for you to become a true wizard.LinksFour ways to be a Chrome power userThe super shortcut cheat sheetTimestamps0:00 Intro1:44 What is Google Chrome?Also, Brian was wrong about the usage stats in the audioVivaldi browser if you want to check out a cool alternative2:27 Tip 1: BookmarksAdd a bookmark3:13 Tip 2: Re-open closed tabsControl + Shift + T (Windows)Command + Shift + T (Mac)Related: Reopen a closed window with all of its tabs4:13 Tip 3: Search your open and recent tabsControl + Shift + A (Windows)Command + Shift + A (Mac)How to search open tabs in Chrome5:12 Tip 4: Using Chrome ProfilesSet up profiles in Chrome6:25 Tip 5: Name your Chrome windowsOrganize Chrome with named windows7:22 Tip 5: Open the search in a sidebarUsing Chrome's new search sidebarRelated: What are Chrome Journeys and why should you use them? The Chrome browser has 65% market share in terms of usage. In other words, six out of 10 people u... Episode 31: Brian's Summer Soapbox: Working with your IT Department Brian's Summer Soapbox: Working with your IT Department 31 1 full Have you ever felt frustrated with another department, in particular, your IT department? That relationship can cause friction, especially if you're in edtech and running into roadblocks. Today, Brian shares some ideas on how to work better with your IT department.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
2:13 Tip 1: Get to know your technicians
3:25 Tip 2: Ask follow up questions

  • Use non-confrontational language: "Please help me understand...", "Can you explain why...?"

4:28 Tip 3: Be as specific and detailed as possible when asking for help

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-18T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-18T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-07-18 2023-07-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-18T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 481 false Have you ever felt frustrated with another department, in particular, your IT department? That relationship can cause friction, especially if you're in edtech and running into roadblocks. Today, Brian shares some ideas on how to work better with your IT department.Timestamps0:00 Intro2:13 Tip 1: Get to know your technicians3:25 Tip 2: Ask follow up questionsUse non-confrontational language: "Please help me understand...", "Can you explain why...?"4:28 Tip 3: Be as specific and detailed as possible when asking for helpNever send "No subject" emails!Explain what you've triedInclude screenshots or error messagesTaking screenshots on WindowsTaking screenshots on Mac Have you ever felt frustrated with another department, in particular, your IT department? That re... Episode 30: Brian's Summer Soapbox: The Best Productivity Tool Brian's Summer Soapbox: The Best Productivity Tool 30 1 full Brian is all alone this summer and needed to keep the podcast recording moving. In this episode, Brian talks about the best productivity tool for anyone trying to be efficient in their work.

Links
The BEST Productivity Tool for your Team

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:02 The best tool is the calendar
1:35 Don't use email to coordinate meetings
1:55 Share free/busy time on your calendar

2:45 Attach documents to your calendar events
4:10 Use Find a Time to schedule large groups

5:30 What tips do you have?


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-11T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-11T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-07-11 2023-07-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-11T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 377 false Brian is all alone this summer and needed to keep the podcast recording moving. In this episode, Brian talks about the best productivity tool for anyone trying to be efficient in their work.LinksThe BEST Productivity Tool for your TeamTimestamps0:00 Intro1:02 The best tool is the calendar1:35 Don't use email to coordinate meetings1:55 Share free/busy time on your calendarHow to change your calendar settings2:45 Attach documents to your calendar events4:10 Use Find a Time to schedule large groupsSee calendars side by side to find a time to meet5:30 What tips do you have? Brian is all alone this summer and needed to keep the podcast recording moving. In this epis... Episode 29: Tips for Translating on the Fly Tips for Translating on the Fly 29 1 full Beth and Holly get together to talk about how to use translation tools to make text more accessible to your students. Brian also makes an appearance.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:10 Snap & Read

5:05 Google Translate

  • Use the camera to translate print text live

5:55 Conversation mode in Google Translate

  • One on one translating between two people
  • Fast & easy to open
  • Can be slow to translate

7:12 Microsoft Translator

  • Conversation mode with multiple devices
  • English is shown along with translated text
  • Multiple languages available in the same session
  • Open a session on your phone so you can move around

10:30 Immersive Reader in Canvas (and other places)

  • Images included for words (hover to show)
  • Does not display images!

12:00 First contact should be text, images should support the text
12:35 Anyone remember "app smashing?" Anyone?
13:20 AI tools can be used to do quick translation


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-04T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-04T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-07-04 2023-07-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-07-04T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 913 false Beth and Holly get together to talk about how to use translation tools to make text more accessible to your students. Brian also makes an appearance.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:10 Snap & ReadOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Take a photo of text to have it read aloudTranslate text found using OCRText-to-speech, translation, and text-replacement in Safari5:05 Google TranslateUse the camera to translate print text live5:55 Conversation mode in Google TranslateOne on one translating between two peopleFast & easy to openCan be slow to translate7:12 Microsoft TranslatorConversation mode with multiple devicesEnglish is shown along with translated textMultiple languages available in the same sessionOpen a session on your phone so you can move around10:30 Immersive Reader in Canvas (and other places)Images included for words (hover to show)Does not display images!12:00 First contact should be text, images should support the text12:35 Anyone remember "app smashing?" Anyone?13:20 AI tools can be used to do quick translation Beth and Holly get together to talk about how to use translation tools to make text more accessib... Episode 28: iOS vs Google: Which to Use? iOS vs Google: Which to Use? 28 1 full In Elkhart, we use iOS for our student device and Google for all of our cloud productivity tools, but which one is better? Beth and Billie Jo break down when to use what and why you shouldn't discount iOS tools when it comes to your technology use in class.

Links
We have a summer conference!
Sign up for your Canva Education account
WATCH: Using Numbers as a template creator
USE: Billie Jo's Great Lakes Numbers activity

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:55 Distracted by docs.new
1:40 Google Docs vs Pages

  • Creating nice-looking templates
  • Embedded media (video/audio)
  • Placeholders for inserting their own media

5:45 Google Slides vs Keynote

  • iOS tools are the same across all apps
  • Create templates for students on your iPad

6:35 Google Sheets vs Numbers

  • Delete the spreadsheet grid in Numbers
  • Use tabs to scaffold activities in a template

8:40 Okay okay, Google sharing is better
9:00 AirDrop templates through Apple Classroom or Schoolwork
9:30 We still love Canva
10:13 What's making us happy?

  •  Beth is still waiting for a library book
  •  Beth is also super excited about the Speak Now re-release
  •  Billie Jo is happy our office furniture is finally arriving


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-27T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-27T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-06-27 2023-06-27 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-27T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 789 false In Elkhart, we use iOS for our student device and Google for all of our cloud productivity tools, but which one is better? Beth and Billie Jo break down when to use what and why you shouldn't discount iOS tools when it comes to your technology use in class.LinksWe have a summer conference!Sign up for your Canva Education accountWATCH: Using Numbers as a template creatorUSE: Billie Jo's Great Lakes Numbers activityTimestamps0:00 Intro0:55 Distracted by docs.new1:40 Google Docs vs PagesCreating nice-looking templatesEmbedded media (video/audio)Placeholders for inserting their own media5:45 Google Slides vs KeynoteiOS tools are the same across all appsCreate templates for students on your iPad6:35 Google Sheets vs NumbersDelete the spreadsheet grid in NumbersUse tabs to scaffold activities in a template8:40 Okay okay, Google sharing is better9:00 AirDrop templates through Apple Classroom or Schoolwork9:30 We still love Canva10:13 What's making us happy? Beth is still waiting for a library book Beth is also super excited about the Speak Now re-release Billie Jo is happy our office furniture is finally arriving In Elkhart, we use iOS for our student device and Google for all of our cloud productivity tools,... Episode 27: Why You Should Use Your iPad More Why You Should Use Your iPad More 27 1 full The amount of technology in schools can be overwhelming, especially if you have a different device than your students for classroom use. In this episode, Beth and Billie Jo explain why they tried to use student devices more than their teacher device in the classroom.

Links
Join us at our summer conference!

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:50 Our technology tools
2:45 Ask yourself, "What's possible with the student device?"
3:50 Start simple: timers!

5:28 Use Apple Classroom for transitions

7:20 Take advantage of the camera
8:15 Organize the home screen with widgets

10:00 Use iOS Shortcuts for quick actions

10:25 Share resources with a QR code

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-20T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-20T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-06-20 2023-06-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-20T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 765 false The amount of technology in schools can be overwhelming, especially if you have a different device than your students for classroom use. In this episode, Beth and Billie Jo explain why they tried to use student devices more than their teacher device in the classroom.LinksJoin us at our summer conference!Timestamps0:00 Intro0:50 Our technology tools2:45 Ask yourself, "What's possible with the student device?"3:50 Start simple: timers!Set a timer on iOS5:28 Use Apple Classroom for transitionsHow to use multitasking on iOS7:20 Take advantage of the camera8:15 Organize the home screen with widgetsHow to add widgets10:00 Use iOS Shortcuts for quick actionsFind and create shortcuts10:25 Share resources with a QR code The amount of technology in schools can be overwhelming, especially if you have a different devic... Episode 26: End of the Year Tech Tips End of the Year Tech Tips 26 1 full The school year has come - or is coming - to a close. Beth and Billie Jo talk through their top tips for closing out your year so you're ready to jump back into teaching with technology in the fall.

Links
Filtering Gmail in 40 seconds
Join us at the DOT Conference - August 7-8, 2023

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:45 Clean up Gmail with filters and labels
4:00 Don't mark things as read when you filter
5:20 Filter emails by date to separate summer stuff
6:38 Delete "Untitled" stuff from Google Drive
7:00 Sort files by size and remove big stuff

  • Click on "Storage" in the bottom left corner of Google Drive

8:00 Color-code folders for critical stuff
8:35 Use Gmail's vacation responder
9:15 In general - if you don't use it, delete it
9:40 Set up annual Google Drive folder archives
10:30 Brainstorm one way to learn something new for the fall


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-13T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-13T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-06-13 2023-06-13 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-13T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 792 false The school year has come - or is coming - to a close. Beth and Billie Jo talk through their top tips for closing out your year so you're ready to jump back into teaching with technology in the fall.LinksFiltering Gmail in 40 secondsJoin us at the DOT Conference - August 7-8, 2023Timestamps0:00 Intro1:45 Clean up Gmail with filters and labels4:00 Don't mark things as read when you filter5:20 Filter emails by date to separate summer stuff6:38 Delete "Untitled" stuff from Google Drive7:00 Sort files by size and remove big stuffClick on "Storage" in the bottom left corner of Google Drive8:00 Color-code folders for critical stuff8:35 Use Gmail's vacation responder9:15 In general - if you don't use it, delete it9:40 Set up annual Google Drive folder archives10:30 Brainstorm one way to learn something new for the fall The school year has come - or is coming - to a close. Beth and Billie Jo talk through their top t... Episode 25: Let's Talk About Pear Deck! Let's Talk About Pear Deck! 25 1 full Pear Deck is an add-on for Google Slides which allows you to add interactive bits to your presentations. In this episode, Brian and Holly talk over what Pear Deck is and why it's a great tool to pull into your teaching.

Links
Formative vs Summative Classroom Techniques
Helping students own vocabulary
Adding audio to Google Slides

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:16 What is Pear Deck and how does it work?

4:20 Using Pear Deck in different contexts

  • Professional development conversation starters
  • Substitute teaching activities

5:45 Watch thinking happen in real time
7:05 Using Pear Deck as a formative feedback tool
7:45 Take advantage of Student Paced activities
8:25 Pear Deck Takeaways - session reports in Google Drive
10:50 Why we pay for Pear Deck

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-06T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-06T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-06-06 2023-06-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-06-06T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 739 false Pear Deck is an add-on for Google Slides which allows you to add interactive bits to your presentations. In this episode, Brian and Holly talk over what Pear Deck is and why it's a great tool to pull into your teaching.LinksFormative vs Summative Classroom TechniquesHelping students own vocabularyAdding audio to Google SlidesTimestamps0:00 Intro1:16 What is Pear Deck and how does it work?Learn more at peardeck.com4:20 Using Pear Deck in different contextsProfessional development conversation startersSubstitute teaching activities5:45 Watch thinking happen in real time7:05 Using Pear Deck as a formative feedback tool7:45 Take advantage of Student Paced activities8:25 Pear Deck Takeaways - session reports in Google Drive10:50 Why we pay for Pear Deck Pear Deck is an add-on for Google Slides which allows you to add interactive bits to your present... Episode 24: A Simple Exploration of ChatGPT A Simple Exploration of ChatGPT 24 1 full ChatGPT is all over the place and schools are trying to figure out how to manage some of the implications. We don't talk about any of that in this episode. Instead, Brian teaches Holly about what AI is and how it actually works. If you want to know more about what goes on behind the screen when you talk with ChatGPT, this episode is for you.
 
Worth reading
Explore ChatGPT in these curated resources
ChatGPT is a Blurry JPEG of the Web
Stephen Wolfram has a super in depth look at Large Language Model AI

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:30 When was the term "artificial intelligence" first used?
2:03 What is AI?
2:53 What is "Machine Learning?"
3:50 How does this relate to ChatGPT?

4:35 What are the problems with this type of AI?
5:15 How was ChatGPT trained?
5:37 What do my students need to know?

7:05 True/False: ChatGPT can access the Internet to find answers to questions.

7:30 True/False: ChatGPT understands logic (true/false statements)
8:17 True/False: ChatGPT can hallucinate.
9:34 True/False: ChatGPT can’t remember it’s own name
10:09 True/False: ChatGPT will produce the same answers for identical prompts
10:49 True/False: ChatGPT can summarize current events


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-30T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-30T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-05-30 2023-05-30 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-30T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 728 false ChatGPT is all over the place and schools are trying to figure out how to manage some of the implications. We don't talk about any of that in this episode. Instead, Brian teaches Holly about what AI is and how it actually works. If you want to know more about what goes on behind the screen when you talk with ChatGPT, this episode is for you. Worth readingExplore ChatGPT in these curated resourcesChatGPT is a Blurry JPEG of the WebStephen Wolfram has a super in depth look at Large Language Model AI Timestamps0:00 Intro1:30 When was the term "artificial intelligence" first used?2:03 What is AI?2:53 What is "Machine Learning?"3:50 How does this relate to ChatGPT?4:35 What are the problems with this type of AI?5:15 How was ChatGPT trained?5:37 What do my students need to know?7:05 True/False: ChatGPT can access the Internet to find answers to questions.7:30 True/False: ChatGPT understands logic (true/false statements)8:17 True/False: ChatGPT can hallucinate.9:34 True/False: ChatGPT can’t remember it’s own name10:09 True/False: ChatGPT will produce the same answers for identical prompts10:49 True/False: ChatGPT can summarize current events ChatGPT is all over the place and schools are trying to figure out how to manage some of the impl... Episode 23: Tips for Teacing with Video Tips for Teacing with Video 23 1 full Video is a powerful teaching tool - it can be used to introduce ideas, remediate, or extend what you're doing with students. And don't limit it to yourself - have your students create their own videos to show what they know. In this episode, Billie Jo and Beth go through their top tips for teaching with video.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:50 Beth wishes Billie Jo had introduced this episode
1:00 Why videos?

2:58 Making videos with your phone or iPad

4:00 Using video in rotation stations
4:58 Loop videos in using Keynote slides
5:18 Beth says "GIF" wrong

  • https://gifmaker.com
  • Export a Canva video as a GIF

6:05 Getting used to your voice
6:25 Let your students make their own!
7:02 Using video as a choice board task
7:50 Apps to try out

10:04 Using Seesaw to make videos
11:34 Use Seesaw Frames to template your projects

12:00 Canvas Studio

13:45 Join us at the DOT Conference August 7-8, 2023

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-23T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-23T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-05-23 2023-05-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-23T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 920 false Video is a powerful teaching tool - it can be used to introduce ideas, remediate, or extend what you're doing with students. And don't limit it to yourself - have your students create their own videos to show what they know. In this episode, Billie Jo and Beth go through their top tips for teaching with video.Timestamps0:00 Intro0:50 Beth wishes Billie Jo had introduced this episode1:00 Why videos?Screen record on the Mac2:58 Making videos with your phone or iPadScreen record on an iPadDifferent types of videos you can make4:00 Using video in rotation stations4:58 Loop videos in using Keynote slides5:18 Beth says "GIF" wronghttps://gifmaker.comExport a Canva video as a GIF6:05 Getting used to your voice6:25 Let your students make their own!7:02 Using video as a choice board task7:50 Apps to try outFlip (formerly Flipgrid)Three quick & easy podcasting projects in FlipApple ClipsiMovie Storyboards10:04 Using Seesaw to make videos11:34 Use Seesaw Frames to template your projectsBillie Jo's video showing Frames12:00 Canvas StudioIntro to Canvas Studio13:45 Join us at the DOT Conference August 7-8, 2023Schedule and registration Video is a powerful teaching tool - it can be used to introduce ideas, remediate, or extend what ... Episode 22: What's Making Us Happy? What's Making Us Happy? 22 1 full We're taking a slight detour and using a whole episode to talk about stuff that's making us happy both at work and at home. Beth and Billie Jo share some of their delights that are sure to put a smile on your face.

Join us this August at Elkhart's summer learning series. More details and registration information are on our website.


Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:02 Beth's new superpower
2:05 Billie Jo discovers a Super Mario Bros. secret
3:13 Beth loves using AI tools at work

  • Twee - ELA activities and questions generated from YouTube links
  • Curipod - AI-assisted lesson builder

7:00 Billie Jo and powerful new Seesaw updates

  • Copy and paste pages between activities
  • Fit your pages to the device students are using
  • Watch the full video update on our YouTube channel

10:07 Creative time after state testing
11:45 IXL quizzes are just the best
12:55 Bonus: Billie Jo's husband cleaned the entire house
13:25 Bonus: Beth still loves audiobooks

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-16T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-16T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 16 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-05-16 2023-05-16 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-16T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 946 false We're taking a slight detour and using a whole episode to talk about stuff that's making us happy both at work and at home. Beth and Billie Jo share some of their delights that are sure to put a smile on your face.Join us this August at Elkhart's summer learning series. More details and registration information are on our website.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:02 Beth's new superpower2:05 Billie Jo discovers a Super Mario Bros. secret3:13 Beth loves using AI tools at workTwee - ELA activities and questions generated from YouTube linksCuripod - AI-assisted lesson builder7:00 Billie Jo and powerful new Seesaw updatesCopy and paste pages between activitiesFit your pages to the device students are usingWatch the full video update on our YouTube channel10:07 Creative time after state testing11:45 IXL quizzes are just the best12:55 Bonus: Billie Jo's husband cleaned the entire house13:25 Bonus: Beth still loves audiobooks We're taking a slight detour and using a whole episode to talk about stuff that's making us happy... Episode 21: 10 Canva Gifts for You! 10 Canva Gifts for You! 21 1 full We're big fans of Canva in every way and this spring, they delivered 10 gifts for users. Beth and Billie Jo run through each of these new tools and why you'd want to try using them in your classroom.

Check out the full announcement from Canva here

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:25 Magic Design - drag any picture in to automatically design a post using AI
2:25 Draw your ideas - draw on top of any template, design, photo, or video
3:10 Translate - translate any text in your design with one click
3:45 Magic Eraser - easily remove something from any photo
5:35 Magic Edit - clean up photos by describing what you want instead
6:10 Beat Sync - sync what you're doing with your video
6:27 Presentation Generator - type in your presentation title to pre-fill slides with information
7:42 Magic Write - create engaging text for designs with chat-like prompts
8:12 Text to Image - describe what you want and an AI will create your post for you
9:20 Custom Animations - draw a path you want part of your design to move along
11:05 Sign up for your educator account on https://canva.com/education

  • Free premium account
  • Resources, webinars, and tutorials are included
  • Student accounts can get linked to your class


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-02T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-02T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-05-02 2023-05-02 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-05-02T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 789 false We're big fans of Canva in every way and this spring, they delivered 10 gifts for users. Beth and Billie Jo run through each of these new tools and why you'd want to try using them in your classroom.Check out the full announcement from Canva hereTimestamps0:00 Intro1:25 Magic Design - drag any picture in to automatically design a post using AI2:25 Draw your ideas - draw on top of any template, design, photo, or video3:10 Translate - translate any text in your design with one click3:45 Magic Eraser - easily remove something from any photo5:35 Magic Edit - clean up photos by describing what you want instead6:10 Beat Sync - sync what you're doing with your video6:27 Presentation Generator - type in your presentation title to pre-fill slides with information7:42 Magic Write - create engaging text for designs with chat-like prompts8:12 Text to Image - describe what you want and an AI will create your post for you9:20 Custom Animations - draw a path you want part of your design to move along11:05 Sign up for your educator account on https://canva.com/educationFree premium accountResources, webinars, and tutorials are includedStudent accounts can get linked to your class We're big fans of Canva in every way and this spring, they delivered 10 gifts for users. Beth and... Episode 20: Our Top iOS Accessibility Tips Our Top iOS Accessibility Tips 20 1 full iOS includes dozens of ways to make using the iPad more accessible. In this episode, Beth and Holly go over their favorite settings to use and why you should use them yourself and with students.

Check out our video demonstrating most of these tools

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:00 Enable dictation
2:05 Speak Screen and Speak Selection
3:14 Use Alex as the Siri voice for a more natural sound
4:45 Reader View in Safari to clean up and annotate web pages

6:20 Use Guided Access to help students focus during work times
8:59 Let students make their own choices
9:34 What's making you happy?

  • Beth: Twee - AI-generated questions for any YouTube video
  • Holly: Canva adds AI-assisted image cleanup

Do you have iOS tips or suggestions? Send us an email at pd@elkhart.k12.in.us.



]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-25T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-25T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-04-25 2023-04-25 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-25T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 740 false iOS includes dozens of ways to make using the iPad more accessible. In this episode, Beth and Holly go over their favorite settings to use and why you should use them yourself and with students.Check out our video demonstrating most of these toolsTimestamps0:00 Intro1:00 Enable dictation2:05 Speak Screen and Speak Selection3:14 Use Alex as the Siri voice for a more natural sound4:45 Reader View in Safari to clean up and annotate web pagesWatch Beth annotate an article with Reader View6:20 Use Guided Access to help students focus during work times8:59 Let students make their own choices9:34 What's making you happy?Beth: Twee - AI-generated questions for any YouTube videoHolly: Canva adds AI-assisted image cleanupDo you have iOS tips or suggestions? Send us an email at pd@elkhart.k12.in.us. iOS includes dozens of ways to make using the iPad more accessible. In this episode, Beth and Hol... Episode 19: 21 Ways to Use QR Codes in Your Classroom 21 Ways to Use QR Codes in Your Classroom 19 1 full QR codes have been around for almost 30 years and really became popular during the COVID restrictions. In this episode, Beth and Billie Jo share 21 ways you can use QR codes in your classroom to make life easier for you and your students.

Links
Denny Hammond shares a great trick for using QR codes on Chromebooks
Our one-click QR code video
Other ideas for using QR codes

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:45 What is a QR code?
1:45 Nerd alert: how many possible QR codes are there?
2:40 Why use QR codes?
3:37 How do you make a QR code?

  • Chrome
  • Bit.ly
  • Canva
  • https://qrtiger.com

4:15 Static vs dynamic QR codes
5:15 20 ways to use QR codes (+1 bonus unscripted way)
10:24 Wrap up

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-18T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-18T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-04-18 2023-04-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-18T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 676 false QR codes have been around for almost 30 years and really became popular during the COVID restrictions. In this episode, Beth and Billie Jo share 21 ways you can use QR codes in your classroom to make life easier for you and your students.LinksDenny Hammond shares a great trick for using QR codes on ChromebooksOur one-click QR code videoOther ideas for using QR codesTimestamps0:00 Intro0:45 What is a QR code?1:45 Nerd alert: how many possible QR codes are there?2:40 Why use QR codes?3:37 How do you make a QR code?ChromeBit.lyCanvahttps://qrtiger.com4:15 Static vs dynamic QR codes5:15 20 ways to use QR codes (+1 bonus unscripted way)10:24 Wrap up QR codes have been around for almost 30 years and really became popular during the COVID restrict... Episode 18: The "Ick" Episode (or Why Holly Doesn't Like Sandwiches) The "Ick" Episode (or Why Holly Doesn't Like Sandwiches) 18 1 full All four coaches gather in this episode to discuss things that really bother us. 

Join us for our conference!
Do One Thing (DOT) Conference
August 7-8, 2023
Elkhart, Indiana

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:35 Explaining the idea of the episode
1:10 Why Holly doesn't like sandwiches
2:10 Brian doesn't know what Chik-fil-A sauce is
2:30 Are hot dogs or burgers sandwiches?
3:35 Adults cannot be picky eaters
4:30 Beth's frustrations with Bitmoji Classrooms

  • Lack of accessibility, high stimulation, time spent vs impact on students

5:48 Putting work into your career is good, but not at the expense of meaningful tasks
6:45 Freemium tools

  • Companies create tools just to get bought

8:00 Conferences selling your information to vendors

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-11T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-11T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-04-11 2023-04-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-11T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 610 false All four coaches gather in this episode to discuss things that really bother us. Join us for our conference!Do One Thing (DOT) ConferenceAugust 7-8, 2023Elkhart, IndianaTimestamps0:00 Intro0:35 Explaining the idea of the episode1:10 Why Holly doesn't like sandwiches2:10 Brian doesn't know what Chik-fil-A sauce is2:30 Are hot dogs or burgers sandwiches?3:35 Adults cannot be picky eaters4:30 Beth's frustrations with Bitmoji ClassroomsLack of accessibility, high stimulation, time spent vs impact on students5:48 Putting work into your career is good, but not at the expense of meaningful tasks6:45 Freemium toolsCompanies create tools just to get bought8:00 Conferences selling your information to vendors All four coaches gather in this episode to discuss things that really bother us. Join u... Episode 17: Our Favorite Chrome Extensions Our Favorite Chrome Extensions 17 1 full Chrome Extensions are little plugins you can add to your browser. There are millions to pick from, so in this episode, Beth, Billie Jo, and Holly talk through their favorites and why you should consider adding them to your browser.

Join us for our conference!
Do One Thing (DOT) Conference
August 7-8, 2023
Elkhart, Indiana

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:35 OneTab

  • Save open tabs as saves them into sets you can reopen
  • Good for saving projects or other things you want to explore later
  • Keeps you from having to keep bookmarks for everything

2:40 Colorzilla

  • Pick colors from websites to match in projects
  • Also includes gradient and pallet generators
  • The Canva eyedropper can be used across websites, too

4:00 Text Blaze

  • Create snippets to reuse text over and over
  • Save links, email signatures, or any other text you use frequently

6:50 The Elkhart Megaphone

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-04T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-04T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-04-04 2023-04-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-04-04T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 546 false Chrome Extensions are little plugins you can add to your browser. There are millions to pick from, so in this episode, Beth, Billie Jo, and Holly talk through their favorites and why you should consider adding them to your browser.Join us for our conference!Do One Thing (DOT) ConferenceAugust 7-8, 2023Elkhart, IndianaTimestamps0:00 Introduction0:35 OneTabSave open tabs as saves them into sets you can reopenGood for saving projects or other things you want to explore laterKeeps you from having to keep bookmarks for everything2:40 ColorzillaPick colors from websites to match in projectsAlso includes gradient and pallet generatorsThe Canva eyedropper can be used across websites, too4:00 Text BlazeCreate snippets to reuse text over and overSave links, email signatures, or any other text you use frequently6:50 The Elkhart MegaphoneSee events, new articles, and get links to common places.Technical instructions if you're interested in creating your own Chrome Extensions are little plugins you can add to your browser. There are millions to pick from... Episode 16: Get the Most Out of Conferences Get the Most Out of Conferences 16 1 full If you've ever attended a conference for professional development, how you prepare to go can make a big difference. In this episode, Beth, BIllie Jo, and Holly talk through how our team prepares and spends conference time to make sure every minute is as worthwhile as possible.

Join us for our conference!
Do One Thing (DOT) Conference
August 7-8, 2023
Elkhart, Indiana

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:54 Plan ahead!

  • Check out the conference sessions before you go
  • Look at presenter slides or handouts if they're available
  • Pay attention to vendor sessions

2:15 Contact presenters before you go to ask questions
2:45 Walk out if the session isn't right for you
3:25 Always have an alternate option
4:05 Meet people!

  • Finding someone with a similar job to collaborate and share information
  • Use meals as a way to make connections

4:50 Try to have business cards (or similar) to hand out to people

  • Bump
  • Sometimes you can put your info into the conference app

6:00 Use a shared Google Doc to take team notes

  • You are one person - work with your team to get to a variety of sessions

7:40 Be intentional about talking about what you've learned as a group

  • Bounce ideas and think about how you can apply what you're picking up.
]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-28T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-28T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2023-03-28 2023-03-28 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-28T04_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 761 false If you've ever attended a conference for professional development, how you prepare to go can make a big difference. In this episode, Beth, BIllie Jo, and Holly talk through how our team prepares and spends conference time to make sure every minute is as worthwhile as possible.Join us for our conference!Do One Thing (DOT) ConferenceAugust 7-8, 2023Elkhart, IndianaTimestamps0:00 Intro0:54 Plan ahead!Check out the conference sessions before you goLook at presenter slides or handouts if they're availablePay attention to vendor sessions2:15 Contact presenters before you go to ask questions2:45 Walk out if the session isn't right for you3:25 Always have an alternate option4:05 Meet people!Finding someone with a similar job to collaborate and share informationUse meals as a way to make connections4:50 Try to have business cards (or similar) to hand out to peopleBumpSometimes you can put your info into the conference app6:00 Use a shared Google Doc to take team notesYou are one person - work with your team to get to a variety of sessions7:40 Be intentional about talking about what you've learned as a groupBounce ideas and think about how you can apply what you're picking up. If you've ever attended a conference for professional development, how you prepare to go can make... Episode 15: EdTech Battle: Drafting our BEST Google Team EdTech Battle: Drafting our BEST Google Team 15 1 full Hands up, gloves off: Beth, Billie Jo, and Holly try to create their perfect Google team in a draft format. For each category, the coach picks their top tool or feature, hoping to beat the others out. Producer Brian is the benevolent judge of all picks and ultimately decide who has the best team.

Don't miss these links
Slidesmania
Google Docs are still Cool
Use captions on your Google Slides presentations (video)
Creating Google Slides themes (video)

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:57 The draft explained
1:25 Wheel of names
2:02 Round 1 - Google Calendar

3:40 Round 2 - Google Docs

5:10 Round 3 - Google Slides

7:20 Round 4 - Gmail

9:48 Draft results and Brian picks a winner

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-21T09_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-21T09_00_00-07_00 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 2023-03-21 2023-03-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-21T09_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 710 false Hands up, gloves off: Beth, Billie Jo, and Holly try to create their perfect Google team in a draft format. For each category, the coach picks their top tool or feature, hoping to beat the others out. Producer Brian is the benevolent judge of all picks and ultimately decide who has the best team.Don't miss these linksSlidesmaniaGoogle Docs are still CoolUse captions on your Google Slides presentations (video)Creating Google Slides themes (video)Timestamps0:00 Intro0:57 The draft explained1:25 Wheel of names2:02 Round 1 - Google CalendarBillie Jo - Appointment schedulerHolly - Find a timeBeth - Color coding your events3:40 Round 2 - Google DocsBillie Jo - docs.new Holly - "@" symbol for building blocksBeth - Pageless docs5:10 Round 3 - Google SlidesBillie Jo - Theme builder (master slides)Holly - Google Slides preview modeBeth - Live captions in Slides7:20 Round 4 - GmailBillie Jo - Custom signature imageHolly - Scheduled emailsBeth - Labels9:48 Draft results and Brian picks a winner Hands up, gloves off: Beth, Billie Jo, and Holly try to create their perfect Google team in a dra... Episode 14: Three Things Holly Missed in Epic Three Things Holly Missed in Epic 14 1 full Epic is a free reading platform for kids. Teachers are able to set up classrooms and allow students to pick from books in the teacher's library. In today's episode, Holly talks about things she didn't use while teaching that she wished she had.

Read: Holly's blog post with her tips

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:45 What is Epic?
1:45 Tip 1: "Read to me" books

  • Books read and highlight text as it's reading
  • Accessibility tools included
  • Good way to have kids read above their comfort level

2:50 Create a collection of challenging Read to Me books for students
3:50 Tip 2: Use the audiobooks!

  • Listening only - no text available
  • Works your listening and comprehension skills
  • Good way to hone in on listening skills for EL students

6:00 Tip 3: Browse books by language

  • English, Spanish, Chinese, and French are available
  • Free choice time is a good time for home language reading

7:18 Use Duolingo along with Epic for language learning
8:12 Accessing Epic as a teacher
9:00 What's making you happy?

  • Billie Jo: Seesaw sent us stuff to send us to MACUL!
  • Holly: Billie Jo has 14 emails scheduled and Holly loves seeing efficiency
]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-14T09_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-14T09_00_00-07_00 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000 2023-03-14 2023-03-14 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-14T09_00_00-07_00 Elkhart Professional Development 645 false Epic is a free reading platform for kids. Teachers are able to set up classrooms and allow students to pick from books in the teacher's library. In today's episode, Holly talks about things she didn't use while teaching that she wished she had.Read: Holly's blog post with her tipsTimestamps0:00 Intro0:45 What is Epic?1:45 Tip 1: "Read to me" booksBooks read and highlight text as it's readingAccessibility tools includedGood way to have kids read above their comfort level2:50 Create a collection of challenging Read to Me books for students3:50 Tip 2: Use the audiobooks!Listening only - no text availableWorks your listening and comprehension skillsGood way to hone in on listening skills for EL students6:00 Tip 3: Browse books by languageEnglish, Spanish, Chinese, and French are availableFree choice time is a good time for home language reading7:18 Use Duolingo along with Epic for language learning8:12 Accessing Epic as a teacher9:00 What's making you happy?Billie Jo: Seesaw sent us stuff to send us to MACUL!Holly: Billie Jo has 14 emails scheduled and Holly loves seeing efficiency Epic is a free reading platform for kids. Teachers are able to set up classrooms and allow studen... Episode 13: Hot Take: VR will be BIG in Schools in 2023 Hot Take: VR will be BIG in Schools in 2023 13 1 full In today's episode, Brian blindsides Beth with an article claiming that virtual reality (VR) will be a big hit in 2023 to help students find community in schools. Listen to their hot takes on virtual and augmented reality as helpful tools for students and teachers.

Did you like this episode? Let us know by leaving a review or by sending us an email at pd@elkhart.k12.in.us.

Timestamps
0:00 Cold Open
0:30 Introduction
0:55 "Venture Capitalists say AI in the Classroom and Tech Meant to help Students will be Big in 2023"

1:30 Brian's hot take
2:18 Beth's hot take
2:48 What we think these companies should be focusing on

3:25 Some quick ways ChatGPT could be helpful
3:55 Augmented Reality is more interesting that Virtual Reality
4:40 Blocking might not be the best approach
5:30 EdTech is a market creating hype to sell stuff

5:50 Using wisdom to make good choices about tech

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-07T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-07T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-03-07 2023-03-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-03-07T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 474 false In today's episode, Brian blindsides Beth with an article claiming that virtual reality (VR) will be a big hit in 2023 to help students find community in schools. Listen to their hot takes on virtual and augmented reality as helpful tools for students and teachers.Did you like this episode? Let us know by leaving a review or by sending us an email at pd@elkhart.k12.in.us.Timestamps0:00 Cold Open0:30 Introduction0:55 "Venture Capitalists say AI in the Classroom and Tech Meant to help Students will be Big in 2023"Read on Business InsiderWhat is ChatGPT?Our ChatGPT blog post1:30 Brian's hot take2:18 Beth's hot take2:48 What we think these companies should be focusing onSilent discos3:25 Some quick ways ChatGPT could be helpful3:55 Augmented Reality is more interesting that Virtual Reality4:40 Blocking might not be the best approach5:30 EdTech is a market creating hype to sell stuff"We need to just calm down" - Taylor Swift5:50 Using wisdom to make good choices about tech In today's episode, Brian blindsides Beth with an article claiming that virtual reality (VR) will... Episode 12: Our Top Canvas LMS Tips and Tricks Our Top Canvas LMS Tips and Tricks 12 1 full Brian and Beth finally sit down to talk about their favorite things in Canvas. They managed to pick different things even though they didn't talk about their choices ahead of recording, so that's a win.

Be sure to send us your favorite Canvas tips by emailing pd@elkhart.k12.in.us or by sending a tweet to @ElkhartEdTech.

Timestamps
0:00 Cold open
0:30 Intro
0:42 Beth: Modules (and Mastery Paths)

  • Modules allow you to chunk information
  • Mastery Paths let you differentiate tasks based on their skill

2:20 Brian: Customize your course navigation

  • Update your course navigation in Settings > Navigation
  • Don't forget to save

3:20 Use a blueprint or template course to set navigation for all courses in Canvas (admins only)
3:44 Beth: Embedding content into pages
5:00 Do you know any good podcasts to put in your course?
5:27 Brian: The Redirect Tool

  • In your course, go to Settings > Apps and search Redirect Tool

7:00 Beth: Immersive Reader

  • Only works through the browser (Chrome, Safari)

8:35 Brian: Group assignments and peer review
9:50 We're proud of our choices
10:06 What's making us happy

  • Beth: Minecraft Education includes Immersive Reader!
  • Brian: Die with me app

Links
The existential chat room app you can only use when your phone is dying - The Verge
Customize your Canvas course menu

Visit our podcast on the new website: https://letstalked.tech

Elkhart PD

YouTube

Twitter

Facebook

Blog

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-28T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-28T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-02-28 2023-02-28 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-28T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 733 false Brian and Beth finally sit down to talk about their favorite things in Canvas. They managed to pick different things even though they didn't talk about their choices ahead of recording, so that's a win. Be sure to send us your favorite Canvas tips by emailing pd@elkhart.k12.in.us or by sending a tweet to @ElkhartEdTech.Timestamps0:00 Cold open0:30 Intro0:42 Beth: Modules (and Mastery Paths)Modules allow you to chunk informationMastery Paths let you differentiate tasks based on their skill2:20 Brian: Customize your course navigationUpdate your course navigation in Settings > NavigationDon't forget to save3:20 Use a blueprint or template course to set navigation for all courses in Canvas (admins only)3:44 Beth: Embedding content into pages5:00 Do you know any good podcasts to put in your course?5:27 Brian: The Redirect ToolIn your course, go to Settings > Apps and search Redirect Tool7:00 Beth: Immersive ReaderOnly works through the browser (Chrome, Safari)8:35 Brian: Group assignments and peer review9:50 We're proud of our choices10:06 What's making us happyBeth: Minecraft Education includes Immersive Reader!Brian: Die with me appLinksThe existential chat room app you can only use when your phone is dying - The VergeCustomize your Canvas course menuVisit our podcast on the new website: https://letstalked.techElkhart PDYouTubeTwitterFacebookBlog Brian and Beth finally sit down to talk about their favorite things in Canvas. They managed to pi... Episode 11: Understanding Characteristics of Dyslexia Understanding Characteristics of Dyslexia 11 1 full Billie Jo sits down with Rickie Meyers, Elkhart's Dyslexia Coordinator. Her responsibilities include screening all students for characteristics of dyslexia, working with parents and families for students showing those characteristics, and providing training and support for Elkhart staff.

Timestamps

0:30 Intro

0:48 What does a Dyslexia Coordinator do?

1:30 Rickie’s background

2:47 Characteristics of dyslexia vs diagnosis

4:00 Degrees of severity

5:10 What can teachers do?

7:55 Professional development options

9:20 Getting in touch


Links

Rickie’s YouTube channel

ECS Accessibility Resources


New!
Our podcast has a new, easy to remember website: https://letstalked.tech

Find us everywhere

Website

YouTube

Twitter

Facebook

Blog

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-21T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-21T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-02-21 2023-02-21 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-21T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 364 false Billie Jo sits down with Rickie Meyers, Elkhart's Dyslexia Coordinator. Her responsibilities include screening all students for characteristics of dyslexia, working with parents and families for students showing those characteristics, and providing training and support for Elkhart staff.Timestamps0:30 Intro0:48 What does a Dyslexia Coordinator do?1:30 Rickie’s background2:47 Characteristics of dyslexia vs diagnosis4:00 Degrees of severity5:10 What can teachers do?7:55 Professional development options9:20 Getting in touchLinksRickie’s YouTube channelECS Accessibility ResourcesNew!Our podcast has a new, easy to remember website: https://letstalked.techFind us everywhereWebsiteYouTubeTwitterFacebookBlog Billie Jo sits down with Rickie Meyers, Elkhart's Dyslexia Coordinator. Her responsibilities incl... Episode 10: How We Find ALL the Things How We Find ALL the Things 10 1 full Holly, Beth, and - for the first time, Brian - spend time talking to each other about how they learn new things. In this episode, you'll hear us forget how to start a podcast, how to grow ideas into your own, relying on huge groups of like-minded people, and more.

Timestamps
0:25 We forget how to start the show
1:50 Brian clicks around a lot
2:40 Let's get on Google
3:20 Finding the best of the answers, but maybe not the perfect answer
4:00 Using specific search terms in Google
4:20 Holly's use of mega-group chats
5:10 Gold EDU Google Group
6:35 How do you choose what to focus on?
7:40 Keep a list of things you might want to look at

8:10 Avoiding adding "things" just to have more things
9:10 Short tips for huge wins

Links

Website

YouTube

Twitter

Facebook

Blog

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-14T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-14T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-02-14 2023-02-14 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-14T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 663 false Holly, Beth, and - for the first time, Brian - spend time talking to each other about how they learn new things. In this episode, you'll hear us forget how to start a podcast, how to grow ideas into your own, relying on huge groups of like-minded people, and more.Timestamps0:25 We forget how to start the show1:50 Brian clicks around a lot2:40 Let's get on Google3:20 Finding the best of the answers, but maybe not the perfect answer4:00 Using specific search terms in Google4:20 Holly's use of mega-group chats5:10 Gold EDU Google Group6:35 How do you choose what to focus on?7:40 Keep a list of things you might want to look at8:10 Avoiding adding "things" just to have more things9:10 Short tips for huge winsOur favorite keyboard shortcutsLinksWebsiteYouTubeTwitterFacebookBlog Holly, Beth, and - for the first time, Brian - spend time talking to each other about how they le... Episode 9: Google Docs are Still the Rage Google Docs are Still the Rage 9 1 full Google Docs may seem like old school tech at this point, but there is are still new features being added and new uses for some good old word processing fun. Beth and Holly discuss when they first started using Docs and how it's still a major part of our work day to day.

Timestamps
0:40 How old is Google Docs?
1:10 Turns out we're not as old as we thought
1:45 Beth's favorite way of using Docs

  • Notes
  • Agendas
  • Anything you need to go back to at some point
  • New ways to do more than just paragraphs

2:20 The power of the "@" symbol

4:05 Create email drafts in Docs
5:30 Keeping multiple email drafts in the same document
6:00 Didn't you know you can put emojis in emails?
6:05 Pageless!

  • A big, white, infinite space
  • Great for things that will never get printed

7:05 Using headers for organized outlines in the left sidebar
7:46 Create bookmarks to sections in a Doc
8:55 "Preview" mode when sharing a Google Doc

  • Change /edit to /preview in the URL

10:05 The fastest way to make a new Google Doc

  • Type doc.new in your URL bar

10:50 Tag people in the meeting to create tasks



]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-07T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-07T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-02-07 2023-02-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-02-07T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 711 false Google Docs may seem like old school tech at this point, but there is are still new features being added and new uses for some good old word processing fun. Beth and Holly discuss when they first started using Docs and how it's still a major part of our work day to day.Timestamps0:40 How old is Google Docs?1:10 Turns out we're not as old as we thought1:45 Beth's favorite way of using DocsNotesAgendasAnything you need to go back to at some pointNew ways to do more than just paragraphs2:20 The power of the "@" symbol4:05 Create email drafts in Docs5:30 Keeping multiple email drafts in the same document6:00 Didn't you know you can put emojis in emails?6:05 Pageless!A big, white, infinite spaceGreat for things that will never get printed7:05 Using headers for organized outlines in the left sidebar7:46 Create bookmarks to sections in a Doc8:55 "Preview" mode when sharing a Google DocChange /edit to /preview in the URL10:05 The fastest way to make a new Google DocType doc.new in your URL bar10:50 Tag people in the meeting to create tasks Google Docs may seem like old school tech at this point, but there is are still new features bein... Episode 8: Using Canva for All the Things! Using Canva for All the Things! 8 1 full Canva is a free design tool you can use to make just about anything. One of the best things is that teachers get access to Canva Pro features for free! In this episode, Beth and Holly go over some of their favorite things about using Canva in your classrooms.

Get your free pro account
https://canva.com/education

  • Log in with your school info

Timestamps
0:45 What is Canva?
1:30 What can't you make?
3:05 Removing image backgrounds

3:45 Font pairing to make your stuff shine
4:00 Use the jillions of pre-made templates
4:45 Embedding things from Canva

5:55 Using frames to make your images the right shape
6:10 Students can join your Canva class
7:15 Presenting right from Canva - including recording!
8:41 The third kind of carrot

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-31T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-31T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-01-31 2023-01-31 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-31T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 639 false Canva is a free design tool you can use to make just about anything. One of the best things is that teachers get access to Canva Pro features for free! In this episode, Beth and Holly go over some of their favorite things about using Canva in your classrooms.Get your free pro accounthttps://canva.com/educationLog in with your school infoTimestamps0:45 What is Canva?1:30 What can't you make?3:05 Removing image backgroundsAlso check out https://remove.bg3:45 Font pairing to make your stuff shine4:00 Use the jillions of pre-made templates4:45 Embedding things from CanvaCheck out the video5:55 Using frames to make your images the right shape6:10 Students can join your Canva class7:15 Presenting right from Canva - including recording!8:41 The third kind of carrot Canva is a free design tool you can use to make just about anything. One of the best things is th... Episode 7: Libraries and Expanding Opportunities for Students Libraries and Expanding Opportunities for Students 7 1 full Billi Jo interviews Elkhart's Elementary Media Specialist, Lindsey Walters. She shares what she does day to day, how she uses the library to engage teachers and students, and ways you can interact with your librarian to expand on class instruction.

 0:00 Introduction
1:00 What does a media specialist do?
1:52 Developing a curriculum for the library
2:58 Technology in the library

4:12 Curating materials for teachers and students
6:22 Partnering with the local public library
8:04 Book tasting and guided reading circles
10:48 Indiana's read aloud committee
12:19 Reading as "windows, mirrors, and doors"

 Links to check out


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-24T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-24T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-01-24 2023-01-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-24T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 868 false Billi Jo interviews Elkhart's Elementary Media Specialist, Lindsey Walters. She shares what she does day to day, how she uses the library to engage teachers and students, and ways you can interact with your librarian to expand on class instruction. 0:00 Introduction1:00 What does a media specialist do?1:52 Developing a curriculum for the library2:58 Technology in the library4:12 Curating materials for teachers and students6:22 Partnering with the local public library8:04 Book tasting and guided reading circles10:48 Indiana's read aloud committee12:19 Reading as "windows, mirrors, and doors" Links to check outScribble bot kitsRead Aloud Book AwardsSora by OverdriveElkhart PDElkhart Instructional tech blogFind us @ElkhartEdTech on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Billi Jo interviews Elkhart's Elementary Media Specialist, Lindsey Walters. She shares what she d... Episode 6: Math Expressions Quick Practice Slides Math Expressions Quick Practice Slides 6 1 full Billie Jo and Holly talk with Dodie Norris, the Elkhart elementary math coach, about a huge project they just finished. If you're using Math Expressions, you now have access to a complete set of Quick Practice slides you can use with your students. This saves you the time and energy to make your own and lets you get started now using quick practice routines in your class.

Blog post announcement
Classroom slides by grade level

What's making us happy this week?

  • Billie Jo: Slides templates in Google Slides for consistency
  • Dodie: Optimal potatoes
  • Holly: Our laptop docks also charge our computers
]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-17T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-17T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-01-17 2023-01-17 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-17T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development education,math,math expressions,quick practice,resource,interview 549 false Billie Jo and Holly talk with Dodie Norris, the Elkhart elementary math coach, about a huge project they just finished. If you're using Math Expressions, you now have access to a complete set of Quick Practice slides you can use with your students. This saves you the time and energy to make your own and lets you get started now using quick practice routines in your class.Blog post announcementClassroom slides by grade levelWhat's making us happy this week?Billie Jo: Slides templates in Google Slides for consistencyDodie: Optimal potatoesHolly: Our laptop docks also charge our computers Billie Jo and Holly talk with Dodie Norris, the Elkhart elementary math coach, about a huge proje... Episode 5: Our Four Favorite Things in Seesaw Our Four Favorite Things in Seesaw 5 1 full Do you use Seesaw? In this episode, Billie Jo and Holly bring their favorite things about Seesaw to discuss. You'll hear about the new Seesaw Library, how to manage communication with families, and some tips on using Seesaw Groups with your students to make life easier.

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:15 Billie Jo is driving the Seesaw wagon

1:26 Tip 1: Seesaw Library

3:00 Daily routines in the Seesaw Library

4:22 Tip 2: Seesaw Groups

6:20 Can you use emojis on groups?

6:50 Tip 3: Scheduling activities like a boss

8:17 Tip 4: Seesaw Messaging

9:42 An actual example of Announcements vs Conversations

10:27 Open lines of communication between teachers and families



 DON'T MISS THESE LINKS

Video: Using Student Groups in Seesaw

Website

YouTube

Twitter

Facebook

Blog

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-03T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-03T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2023-01-03 2023-01-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2023-01-03T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development 860 false Do you use Seesaw? In this episode, Billie Jo and Holly bring their favorite things about Seesaw to discuss. You'll hear about the new Seesaw Library, how to manage communication with families, and some tips on using Seesaw Groups with your students to make life easier.Timestamps0:00 Intro1:15 Billie Jo is driving the Seesaw wagon1:26 Tip 1: Seesaw Library3:00 Daily routines in the Seesaw Library4:22 Tip 2: Seesaw Groups6:20 Can you use emojis on groups?6:50 Tip 3: Scheduling activities like a boss8:17 Tip 4: Seesaw Messaging9:42 An actual example of Announcements vs Conversations10:27 Open lines of communication between teachers and families DON'T MISS THESE LINKSVideo: Using Student Groups in SeesawWebsiteYouTubeTwitterFacebookBlog Do you use Seesaw? In this episode, Billie Jo and Holly bring their favorite things about Seesaw ... Episode 4: Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Life Easier Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Life Easier 4 1 full Keyboard shortcuts can make your work more efficient and help with common tasks. Beth and Holly go through their favorite shortcuts and discover the magic of using "cut" instead of "copy/paste."

Here's a handy reference sheet of everything we discussed - and more!


1:30 - Insert a hyperlink

2:10 - Cut text

3:20 - Toggle open tabs in Chrome

4:00 - Open a new Chrome tab

4:30 - Open a link in a new tab

5:00 - Switch between open windows or programs

6:15 - Reopen a closed Chrome tab

6:55 - Make a window full screen

7:55 - Select all content

8:55 - Emoji picker

9:55 - Screenshots

11:25 - Undo a change

11:50 - Closing a Chrome tab

12:30 - Go back to the last page in Chrome

 Links to check out
Elkhart Instructional Tech blog
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-12-20T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-12-20T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2023-01-10 2022-12-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-12-20T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development education,edtech,windows,mac,shortcuts,tips 853 false Keyboard shortcuts can make your work more efficient and help with common tasks. Beth and Holly go through their favorite shortcuts and discover the magic of using "cut" instead of "copy/paste."Here's a handy reference sheet of everything we discussed - and more!1:30 - Insert a hyperlink2:10 - Cut text3:20 - Toggle open tabs in Chrome4:00 - Open a new Chrome tab4:30 - Open a link in a new tab5:00 - Switch between open windows or programs6:15 - Reopen a closed Chrome tab6:55 - Make a window full screen7:55 - Select all content8:55 - Emoji picker9:55 - Screenshots11:25 - Undo a change11:50 - Closing a Chrome tab12:30 - Go back to the last page in Chrome Links to check outElkhart Instructional Tech blogTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube Keyboard shortcuts can make your work more efficient and help with common tasks. Beth and Holly g... Episode 3: Solutions to Google Pet Peeves Solutions to Google Pet Peeves 3 1 full Beth and Billie Jo bring their biggest personal pet peeves they face in their Google accounts. Beth is converting all of her tab titles to emojis. Billie Jo explains what "carbon copying" is.

1:40 - Calendar event documents

3:15 - Too many tabs in Chrome

5:08 - Workona (Chrome Extension)

6:20 - Going to google.com to start a search

7:05 - Reply to all in Gmail

8:25 - Using “bcc” over “cc” in emails

10:20 - Managing your bookmarks bar


What’s making you happy this week?

  • Taylor Swift tickets
  • Seesaw Youtube link tip



]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-12-06T04_00_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-12-06T04_00_00-08_00 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2022-12-06 2022-12-06 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-12-06T04_00_00-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development edtech,education technology,google,technology,chrome,tips 779 false Beth and Billie Jo bring their biggest personal pet peeves they face in their Google accounts. Beth is converting all of her tab titles to emojis. Billie Jo explains what "carbon copying" is.1:40 - Calendar event documents3:15 - Too many tabs in Chrome5:08 - Workona (Chrome Extension)6:20 - Going to google.com to start a search7:05 - Reply to all in Gmail8:25 - Using “bcc” over “cc” in emails10:20 - Managing your bookmarks barWhat’s making you happy this week?Taylor Swift ticketsSeesaw Youtube link tip Beth and Billie Jo bring their biggest personal pet peeves they face in their Google accounts. Be... Episode 2: Google Chat vs Gmail Google Chat vs Gmail 2 1 full There is more than one way to send a message in Google. Google Chat is built right into Gmail and allows you to get in touch with someone without having to send an wait for an email to come back.

Billie Jo and Beth go over where to find Google Chat and then why you would choose to use Google Chat over email. You'll also hear Beth get excited about names you can give your Chat Spaces with your PLC team. 

 Tips:

  • Where to find your chat
  • Creating groups
  • Creating spaces
  • Searching for everything in spaces
  • Beth's space name suggestions for all situations
  • Google Chat conversation summaries are pretty slick

What's making you happy?

Links


]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-11-22T10_24_11-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-11-22T10_24_11-08_00 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:24:11 +0000 2022-11-22 2022-11-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-11-22T10_24_11-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development gmail,google chat,communication,productivity,eduation,edtech 569 false There is more than one way to send a message in Google. Google Chat is built right into Gmail and allows you to get in touch with someone without having to send an wait for an email to come back.Billie Jo and Beth go over where to find Google Chat and then why you would choose to use Google Chat over email. You'll also hear Beth get excited about names you can give your Chat Spaces with your PLC team.  Tips:Where to find your chatCreating groupsCreating spacesSearching for everything in spacesBeth's space name suggestions for all situationsGoogle Chat conversation summaries are pretty slickWhat's making you happy?Billie Jo: 99 MathBeth: Gimkit 2D assignments modeLinksGooglify your PLC processesElkhart PDElkhart Instructional Technology blogFind us @ElkhartEdTech on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook There is more than one way to send a message in Google. Google Chat is built right into Gmail and... Episode 1: Our Four Favorite Tools in IXL Our Four Favorite Tools in IXL 1 1 full Billie Jo and Beth share their four favorite tools within IXL. Why would you care about each of these and what difference do they make in your classroom?

  1. IXL Quizzes
  2. Live Classroom activities
  3. Assigning skills for students
  4. Adding audio support (check out Teaching Settings on your account)


Links

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-11-15T07_50_24-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-11-15T07_50_24-08_00 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:50:24 +0000 2022-11-22 2022-11-15 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/pd74848/episodes/2022-11-15T07_50_24-08_00 Elkhart Professional Development math,edtech,ixl,education technology 502 false Billie Jo and Beth share their four favorite tools within IXL. Why would you care about each of these and what difference do they make in your classroom?IXL QuizzesLive Classroom activitiesAssigning skills for studentsAdding audio support (check out Teaching Settings on your account)LinksGooglify your PLC processesElkhart PDElkhart Instructional Technology blogFind us @ElkhartEdTech on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook Billie Jo and Beth share their four favorite tools within IXL. Why would you care about each of t...