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Episode 3.9 - Trends and Ideas at MACUL 2024 Ron, Keith and Sarah reflect on the trends and ideas coming out of the Michigan Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference. They’ll talk about shifting blended learning and the longevity of the AI tools we’re beginning to use. Resources MACUL Conference Cornelius Minor Gartner Hype Cycle SchoolAI Magic School ChatGPT Anthropic Claude Perplexity Neeva Google and Apple Partner to Power Siri Djo - End of Beginning Michigan Learning Channel 3DuxDesign MakeDo Adobe Firefly Professional LearningTouch Some GrassPodcast PDx Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDxA special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs:What trends do you notice in education right now? How do they relate to the technologies you’ve heard on this podcast? For Fun: Where do you keep up with trends? Technology, education or otherwise. This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes MusicOur Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.8 - Supporting Adult Learners Join Sarah, Ron and Keith as they discuss tools that can be used to support adult learners. They also discuss their birth order and the upcoming MACUL Conference.  Resources Duolingo Mango Languages Kent District Library Grand Rapids Public Library Kahoot Blooket Quizziz Notability Goblin.tools Linkedin Learning GCF Learning Trello Google Keep Bullet Journal - How to Craft a Better To-Do List Professional Learning The Kent ISD K-12 AI Summit - Save the Date for April 29, 2024!  Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: What are some tools or strategies that you use in your own learning as an adult?   For Fun: Where do you fall in your birth order? What were the best and worst parts of that? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Sarah, Ron and Keith to discuss the ways learning materials can be designed to be more accessible for learners. Hear about the teachers that had a significant impact in their lives and the first ever Sarah's Rant.  Resources Accessible Design Quicksheet comicsanscriminal.com Professional Learning Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan (SLAM) Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: Which accessible design idea sticks out to you? How do you see it impacting your classroom? For Fun: Who is one teacher who had an impact on you? Why?This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes MusicOur Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.6 - Artificial Intelligence - Special Episode with The LLCN Brief Podcast In this special episode, Sarah, Ron and Keith discuss Artificial Intelligence with Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker from The LLCN Brief Podcast. They share their insights, resources and ideas about AI as it makes its way into our classrooms. Resources EdTech Cheer Craft  Teach AI toolkit  Artificial Intelligence in Education  AI Literacy Lessons for Grades 6-12  Teach AI  How Can Educators respond to students presenting AI-generated content as their own?  The AI detection race is on!  Which jobs will be most impacted by ChatGPT?  These are the jobs most likely to be lost - and created - because of AI  These are the jobs AI can’t replace ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak  AI & Children:  Privacy, Trust, & Safety in the Digital Age  Syllabi policies for AI  Example Model AI policy for K-12  AI in Education:  Michigan Virtual Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: What is one benefit and one challenge associated with artificial intelligence in your classroom?  For Fun: What AI tool do you wish existed? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our theme music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music and the LLCN Brief theme music is Medicine by WinnieTheMoog.

Join Ron and Keith as they discuss computer science and computational thinking during Computer Science Education Month. Resources Self-Driving Car Traffic Jam Construction Cones Disable Self-Driving Cars CSEdWeek  Impacts of Computing Bulletin Article: CSEdWeek in Michigan: Bridging Gaps in Computer Science Education CT4Edu Micro:bit Bee Bot Dash and Dot Sphero EdTech Cheer Hour of Code 99b Grant - Guidance Document IET Grants SCRIPT Workshops Professional Learning ⁠EdTech Cheer⁠ Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: What connections might you be making between computational thinking and the content you teach? For Fun: What is something you've learned recently outside of your job? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes MusicOur Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.4 - Engage, Enhance and Extend with Liz Kolb Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk with author and educator, Liz Kolb about the intentional use of technology in learning. Liz is the author of The Triple E Framework and will discuss how the tool can be used to improve learning outcomes. They’ll also discuss on AI’s impact on education on this GPT anniversary.  Our Special Guest Dr. Liz Kolb Clinical Professor, Education Technology Teacher Education Department at University of Michigan @lkolb elikeren@umich.edu Resources The Triple E Framework Website Learning First, Technology Second Learning First, Technology Second in Practice Professional Learning EdTech Cheer Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: Which of the three E’s (Engage, Enhance, Extend) resonates with you the most? Why? For Fun: What is something you notice about AI’s impact on education? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.3 - Data Privacy Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss data privacy and how students and teachers can protect their data. They’ll also discuss ways they’re using AI at work. Resources logo.ai DALL-E ChatGPT Canva Magic Design NewProfilePic.com Bard Perplexity Claude Have I Been Pwned? Professional LearningEdTech Cheer Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDxA special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: What steps do you take to protect your student’s data privacy? What about your own personal data privacy? For Fun: How are you using AI in your work? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.2 - The Evolving Role of the Teacher Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how they see the role of the teacher evolving with the introduction and proliferation of new technologies. They’ll share how technology is impacting their role and their Plan B strategies (or lack thereof).  Resources and References Snap Circuits Modern Classrooms Project Screencastify Loom Khanmigo Chat GPT Skynet Professional Learning For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx EdTech Cheer Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: In what ways is technology changing your role in education? For Fun: What is your Plan B? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 3.1 - The Predictions Episode Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they circle back to predictions they made back in early 2022 and make predictions for the 2023-24 school year. Resources and References Don’t Look Up Outlander Man-sized Bat Drop Bear Akihabara Google Notebook House Bill 99b CT4EDU MDE CT CT in the UP MiLEAP Professional Learning EdTech Cheer 2023 For the Purpose of Podcast PDx Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx A special thanks to our For the Purpose of… Podcast PDx community. Learn more and join at bit.ly/ftpo-pdx. For SCECHs: What are your predictions for the 2023-24 school year? For Fun: What's a dream destination you haven't been to yet, and what specific experiences would you want to have there? This podcast is a service of Kent ISD produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper and edited by Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes MusicOur Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.13 - Outside the Classroom with Mark Lyons Join Sarah and Keith as they reflect with Mark Lyons on the Outside the Classroom Conference at Hartley Education Center in Saginaw. They’ll discuss some of the intentions behind designing professional learning to improve the experience for educators. Our Special Guest Mark Lyons Program Director of Instructional Technology & STEM Integration Saginaw ISD mlyons@sisd.cc  Resources Outside the Classroom 2024 is June 1st, 2024 - Register Now Wild Heart Teacher  Outside The Classroom Website Sarah’s Session on Doodle for Your Noodle Sarah and Keith’s Session on Podcasting Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx Podcast PDx will return for the 2023-24 school year! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.12 - Future-Ready Students with Kelsey Krieger Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how to prepare students for the future they will enter, not the world we’re currently in with Kelsey Krieger, 5th Grade Teacher at Byron Center Public Schools. They’ll also share where you can find them this summer. Our Special Guest Kelsey Krieger 5th Grade Teacher Byron Center Public Schools  kelseykrieger@gmail.com Resources Canva Magic Write Professional Learning EdCampGR is back! Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx For SCECHs: What is one way that you prepare students for a future beyond what we know right now? For Fun (optional): What professional learning are you engaging in this summer? Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss how augmented and alternative communication bring voice to those who are often unheard with Suzy Ruskusky, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll also share some of their experiences from other jobs they’ve held. Our Special Guest Suzy Ruskusky Augmentative and Alternative Wellness Consultant Kent ISD suzannaruskusky@kentisd.org  Referenced Videos Use the iPad for Everything The Power of Augmentative and Alternative Communication To Be Heard The Power of Core Professional Learning Doodle for your Noodle Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx - Submissions due by June 26 For SCECHs: What resonates with you from our conversation with Suzy? For Fun (optional): Have you had an interesting job? Share it with us! Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.10 - Mental Health and SEL with Chelsea Kittridge Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss the intersection of mental health, SEL and technology with Chelsea Kittridge, Mental Wellness Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll also share some thoughts on the aging Chromebooks that made their way into the classroom during the pandemic. Our Special Guest Chelsea Kittridge Mental Wellness Consultant Kent ISD chelseakittridge@kentisd.org  Professional Learning Doodle for your Noodle With the demands of life that educators face in their personal and professional lives, it can sometimes be difficult to channel creativity into teaching and learning.  This course is designed to teach you the art of sketchnoting, a visual note-taking technique that combines drawings, typography, and symbols to create engaging and memorable and visually appealing notes.  By learning the fundamental principles of sketchnoting and how to apply them to your content, you will be able to build confidence and create visually engaging and effective visual representations of content that will help you remember and understand information better. Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx For SCECHs: What do you do in your schools to support student and adult mental health? For Fun (optional): What are the things that you enjoy doing to support your mental health? Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.9 - Reflections on MACUL 2023 Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they share some of the big trends and ideas that came out of the 2023 MACUL Conference.  Resources  MACUL Conference Schedule Canva Canva Create Conference 2023  Adobe Product List ChatGPT 4 Khan Academy with AI DuoLingo with AI Google Bard The New Bing Search #MACUL23 on TwitterKeith’s MACUL Workshop GitHub CoPilot Apple AR/VR Headset Professional Learning EdCampGR - August 15 Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx For SCECHs: What is one trend in education technology that you’ve noticed lately? How do you feel about it? For Fun (optional): What is your favorite edtech tool? Why? Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss managing district technology implementation with Mike Hastings, an instructional technology specialist at Grand Rapids Public Schools. They’ll also share which insects are most like them. Our Special Guest Mike Hastings Instructional Technology Specialist Grand Rapids Public Schools LinkedIn Professional Learning KETS Network Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx For SCECHs: What do you think makes your experience better when you have to start using a new tech tool? For Fun (optional): If you could be any insect, what would you be? Why? Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.7 - Technology Equity with Sheree Joseph-Bos Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss equity and technology with Sheree Joseph-Bos, the Diversity, Equity and Belonging Consultant at Kent ISD. They’ll ponder the impact of recent layoffs in the tech industry. Our Special Guest Sheree Joseph-Bos Diversity, Equity and Belonging Consultant Kent ISD shereejosephbos@kentisd.org Resources from Sheree K Connect Professional Learning KETS Network Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx For SCECHs: How do you think technology impacts equity? For Fun (optional): What do you think the impact of the recent tech layoffs will have on education? Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Episode 2.5 - K-12 Computer Science Education with Cheryl Wilson Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they talk about K-12 computer science education in Michigan with Cheryl Wilson from the Michigan Department of Education. They’ll also share their thoughts on the impacts of Twitter’s new reality. Our Special Guest Cheryl Wilson Computer Science Consultant Michigan Department of Education wilsonc41@michigan.gov @cwilsontech Computer Science Resources REMC MITECS and CS Crosswalk Moving Towards a Vision of Equitable Computer Science  - Kapor Center, CSTA and AIICE Michigan Computer Science PLN CSTA CSTA Michigan Chapter ISTE Computational Thinking  Connect with your local REMC  Connect with your local MISTEM region Michigan Code.org Community CS Unplugged Code.org unplugged SCRIPT Workshops Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Podcast PDx For SCECHs: Why is computer science important to you? How have you engaged with computer science in your learning community? For Fun: What are your thoughts on everything happening with Twitter right now? What impact might it have on you? Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss all things REMC and how the organization supports educators locally and around the state with special guest Erin Hoekema from REMC 8. Our Favorite Lifehacks When folding a paper in half, start your crease in the middle. Cut the ends off of an onion and run it under cold water before you finish cutting it to stop yourself from crying. Leaf blowers solve a TON of problems. Never fold a fitted sheet. Put a wooden spoon across a pot of boiling water to prevent spillover. REMC REMC Association of Michigan (Statewide) REMC Instructional Technology Specialists (Statewide) REMC 8 (Kent, Ionia and Montcalm counties) Professional Learning Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Register now for Podcast PDx! This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Ron, Sarah and Keith as they discuss the importance of district edtech specialists and the aftermath of the COVID edtech surge with special guest Jason O’Callaghan. They also share the apps they think are missing from K-12 education. Our Special Guest: Jason O’Callaghan K-6 Instructional Technology Specialist 5-Disc CD Changer Enthusiast, Pager Fan jocallaghan@gpsbulldogs.org @J_Ocally EdTech Trends 53+ EdTech Industry Statistics - Exploding Topics The EdTech market is worth $254 billion The EdTech market could reach $605 billion in value by 2027 The K-12 game-based learning market is expected to grow 20% per year through 2025 87% of K-12 educators say their tech skills improved during the pandemic 87% of K-12 teachers spent more time troubleshooting technology during COVID closures 3 out of 5 of K-12 teachers plan on continuing to give online assignments after the pandemic Events Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Register for Student-Centered Learning Across Michigan Register for Unboxing Creativity: Austin Kleon Book Study Share your thoughts and your killer K-12 EdTech Apps! Email us at edtech@kentisd.org or head to bit.ly/iamedtech. This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions

Join Keith, Ron and Sarah as they discuss STEM learning and their favorite places in Kent County with Kent ISD’s new STEM Consultant, Du Bui. Get connected with Du dubui@kentisd.org @dueybui Favorite Places in Kent County Riverside Park Fallasburg Park Pickerel Lake Park Target Provin Trails Northville Park Wedgewood Park Sparrows Coffee House Rules Studio 28 Studio Park Goldmine Games Wyoming Rogers White Pine Trail Powerwash Simulator Professional Learning Opportunities Find all of our events at bit.ly/iamedtech and don't forget to check out remc.org for more professional learning opportunities. Kent EdTech Specialists Network - Register for KETS at any time Let us know what you liked and didn’t like about the new format! Email us at edtech@kentisd.org. This podcast is a service of Kent ISD. It is produced by Ron Houtman, Sarah Wood and Keith Tramper. Our Theme Music is Neon Nights by Scott Holmes Music Our Ad Music is Vienna Beat by Blue Dot Sessions