Digital Dish

Julia and Michael finish the #EdTechMadness Bracket. Tune in to find out our winner. ***before listening to this episode, be sure to listen to Episode 21, where we talk out the 1st half of the bracket*** Here are some links: The official Ed Tech Madness 2020 Bracket: bit.ly/EdTechMadness2020 Julia's Bracket: bit.ly/edtechmadnessjulia Michael's Bracket: bit.ly/vickedtechmadness The combo bracket: bit.ly/edtechmadnesscombo Thanks for making the bracket Joe Valver (@jvalver_HTSD), Kyle Niemis (@KyleNiemis) and Eric Guise (@GuiseGotTechEd)!!!!!

It’s March, and there is madness to be had. Listen to Michael and Julia dissect 16 different ed tech tools in half of the EdTechMadness2020 bracket. The other half to come next week.... What does your bracket look like? The official EdTech Madness 2020 Bracket: bit.ly/EdTechMadness2020 Julia’s bracket: bit.ly/edtechmaddnessjulia Michael’s bracket: bit.ly/vickedtechmadness The bracket that we argued about and eventually agreed upon: bit.ly/edtechmadnesscombo #EdTechMadness  Thanks for making the bracket Joe Valver (@jvalver_HTSD), Kyle Niemis (@KyleNiemis) and Eric Guise (@GuiseGotTechEd)!!!   

In this episode, Michael and Julia give you #12DaysOfInnovation Ideas.  Included: Digital Breakouts, Creating w/ iPads, Google Sites, Kahoot, Quizizz, Quizlet, Digitized Stations and QR Scavenger Hunts. Innovate today! or tomorrow, after a some planning.    #12DaysofCreativity- ADE Morgan Cave #12days of twitter - Created by Mickie Mueller (more info here)  

In this episode, Michael and Julia talk about sooooooo many things: A couple cool digital tools: Talk and Comment Google Extension as tweeted by Alfonso Menzoza Jr. (@TechTeacher1381) and a 30 days of Keynote idea as tweeted by Megan Ryder (@MrsRyder58). A mention of book Michael's reading Power Up Blended Learning Book by Catlin Tucker (@Catlin_Tucker) Some discussion about Choice Boards and/or Hyperdocs, and a few mentions of some resources: Matt Miller's Blog Post  and hyperdocs.co Then, we discuss the importance of Digital Citizenship. And towards the end, Julia surprizes Michael with a "This or That!" Solid Episode, download now!      

In this Episode, Michael spends a disproportionate amount of time discussing the differences between his former district and current one. Then, Julia and Michael both talk about how to work smarter, not harder. And oh, a few shoutouts: Joshua Stamper from the Aspire Podcast, and Jeffrey Bradbury, from the Teachercast Podcast. 

Where is Michael working now? What did Julia do this summer? What are some great ideas for the beginning of the school year? (jump to the 9:00 if that's all you're here for) Here's a link to that Matt Miller Blog Post we were talking about: http://ditchthattextbook.com/2019/08/09/25-beginning-of-the-year-activities-you-can-use-right-away/#more-10478

In this episode, Michael and Julia talk about wrapping things up for the end of the year. Get all your Google Classroom stuff together, give students back their digital work, tell students to stop leaving things as untitled, secondary folks need to get Canvas ready for next year, and oh, 1 more thing....Michael has some sad news. The final episode for the 2018-2019 school year is here!

Julia and Michael talk about becoming an Apple Teacher! (appleteacher.apple.com) We also talk about the kinds of cars we drive.  Oh, and check out Kasey Bell's new podcast Shake up Learning. (https://shakeuplearning.com/start-here/the-podcast/).

In this episode, Michael and Julia announce they're part of the official Shake up Learning Podcast Launch Team! Then, we discuss some select items from the Educause Horizon Report. (Located HERE) At one point, Julia refers to THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO -Caine's Arcade.   Enjoy!  Got a podcast idea? Feel free to tweet us @theDigDish. or our personal handles (@ITFvick & @jsolnekfrazier).   Thanks for listening!  

In this Episode, Julia and Michael reminisce of their time at TCEA from last week. We talk about about Brooke Lowery, Kasey Bell and Matt Miller - some of our favorite presenters from . Listen to us as we talk about keyboard shortcuts, google doc tricks, dynamic teaching, google drawings, copyright-free pictures, using google slides so students can choose their own adventure, apple's #everyonecancreate and so much more!!!!! fried.tech/gdoc - Brooke Lowery's Google Docs Presentation ditchthattextbook.com/eyecandy - Matt Miller's Google Drawings Presentation https://shakeuplearning.com/tcea-2019/ - Kasey Bell's TCEA presentations https://is.gd/VMAGg6 - Choose Your Own Adventure Presentation http://www.thelivbits.com - LivBits Presentation   Thanks for listening. Don't forget to follow us on our new Twitter handle: @theDigDish

Julia and Michael do a quick live version of the podcast. We each talk about one of our favorite things we've learned at TCEA. Follow-up Episode to come soon - where we talk about way more than 1! Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Michael and Julia talk about some cool things they've done this year.  Julia talks about a Mystery Number game between classes and iStatement awards. Michael talks about Breakout EDU, being an iMovie consultant, and his Tech Tips w/ Vick videos.  Together, they reminisce about their camaraderie-ship in regards to the LISD FilmFest promo video and the podcast itself.  #digitalLISD #LISDfilmfest #LISDdigitaldish  

In this episode, Michael and Julia talk about New Year's Tech Resolutions! We go through the Erin Integration New Years Tech Resolution and reflect on each one: https://www.erintegration.com/2018/12/29/9-tech-resolutions-for-teachers-to-make-in-the-new-year/ Also, set up your eMail signature today, following these directions:  http://tiny.cc/VickTechTip11 Thanks for listening!

In this Podcast, Michael and Julia share ideas for this time of year (the Holidays), Michael makes a call on Google Classroom vs. Canvas, and Michael takes a quiz about Friends, the series. Here are some links we promised you too: Virtual Chat with Santa- https://blog.tcea.org/virtual-chat-with-santa-2/  Eric Curts Activities- https://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/12/winter-activities.html  Thanks for listening! Happy Holidays!

In this episode, Julia and Michael talk about things to make your digital life easier.  We talk about Desktop Organization, Google Extensions, split screen tricks, trackpad gestures, and making your cursor larger. We conclude with a mention of Airserver and banter all the way through. Enjoy!  

In this episode, Julia and Michael talk exclusively video and audio tools. Some of the tools mentioned include: Vocaroo, Churbit, QuickTime, Clips, and a few of the in-house items on the iPad - located in settings.  Also, Julia finally decides which presentation tool she likes more out of Keynote and Google Slides!

In this episode, Julia talks about Keynote and Google Slides. Michael talks about owning your own classroom and both hosts chime in on Technology TEKS in elementary and middle school. Enjoy!

In Episode 6, Julia sits this one out, as the digital dish has its first ever guest host: Jayne Germany. Michael and Jayme argue about how to say "Socrative." They talk about the wonderful story of campus culture being kind and the #lisdbekind initiative. Michael and Jayne discuss some of the great things teachers can do on their new MacAirs - in system preferences. "Things you wish you knew way before now." Both Jayne and Michael talk about Digital Citizenship - what's the district doing to help educate our students and what can be done by teachers to assist?

In episode 5, we get emotional about the 1st day of school! Once we gather ourselves, we talk about Canvas (and all the new things we've learned about it). Then, we talk about how the latest iPad Deployment plan can be an opportunity to start fresh with great technology expectations.  Then we close with the message from this year's convocation and having a positive attitude about LISD and public schools in general.

In Episode 4, Michael and Julia talk about making the end of the year full of meaningful lessons. They can be fun, but they should be meaningful! Then, we finally clearify the different roles/support teachers can utilize. What's and ITF (Instructional Technology Facilitator, an LF (Learning Facilitator), an LMS (Library Media Specialist?And whehn should I go to them for help? Julia talks about a great formative assessment tool called Answer Garden. Michael and Julia talk about the greatest, most robust tool that's new to LISD: Canvas.