NxTech (w/Tim Galles and Nick Dresang)

Mario and Alberto Herraez are two rockstar educators in Utah. But did you know they run a personalized plan in their classroom (read about it here: https://educationblog.microsoft.com/en-us/2019/12/how-to-foster-self-management-skills-and-personalized-learning-in-an-elementary-setting-with-microsoft-tools/)? Nick and Tim see how things are working out for this plan in a Remote Learning environment, as well as catch up with their friends!

Nick and Tim discuss their experiences on Day 1 of students at their school using remote learning platforms like Microsoft Teams and Flipgrid. Have something to share about what you are doing? Sound off on the link and you could be on the show! 

In part 2, we look closer at how social networking services like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram fit into the modern day classroom. We also take find out quick takes of what Ann thinks of some other services like Reddit, Twitch, and Group Me. Lastly, we throw out a challenge for Ann that you are all invited to...your participation might even win you a Flipgrid Voice Pod!

Nick and Tim talk about the role(s) social media plays in the classroom with teachers of all kinds, and who better to give us some insight than Flipgrid Education Innovation Lead, Ann Kozma! In part 1, we cover some of the ways teachers are using all kinds of social media, and the journey that Ann took using it in her own classroom and now for her role at Flipgrid. Stay tuned for part 2 where we examine some of the main networks teachers are using and why!

In this episode, Nick and Tim examine an article they recently came across and wonder...is this actually a thing? Link to the article:https://theheartysoul.com/school-banned-ipads-going-back-to-regular-textbooks/?fbclid=IwAR0Eoi1YfO7bHrKY7VCKejA4qejWKStMaLK_FIxbROZUNQft9KZjw2KuFQg

It's our first entry into the world of Masters of EDUverse! Our first guest is the one and only Grid Pal George of the Flipgrid engagement team. Learn a little bit more about this friendly face that you see on Twitter and at various edtech conferences!

Nick and Tim give you the rundown of their experiences at the MIE Expert Summit in Redmond last week! Hear all about the NXT5!