Flipboard EDU Podcast

In this episode of the Flipboard EDU Podcast, host Coach Jeffery invites special guests Tais and Roberta Bento to share their inspiring journey in education and technology. Tais, with the support of her father, overcame obstacles to become a passionate English teacher, while Roberta's perspective as a mother and daughter shaped their advocacy for inclusive education. Together, they discuss the power of technology in bridging the educational divide in Brazil, sharing practical solutions ...

Discover the irony of overstimulation hindering focus and wellbeing as product managers Sara Candela and Arlen Bitsky introduce Focusable - the mobile and web app that serves as a fitness tracker for the mind, helping individuals and communities build the skill of focus through meaningful rest and mindfulness. In this episode, you will be able to: Delve into the consequences of modern society's overstimulation on mental health and concentration.Embrace the power of rest and mindfulness practi...

Driven to inspire educators, Dr. Dan Krynis battles the challenge of resistance to change in his mission to help teachers become transformational leaders and grow their impact. In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Enhance your leadership skills by embracing transformation and reflection in education. 2. Overcome the challenges of resistance to change among fellow educators. 3. Discover the crucial role of content creation in empowering teachers. 4. Dive into the world of collaborative pro...

Lindsay Dixon Garcia and Robert Bailey venture on a mission to amplify the unheard student voice and uncover their unexpected, insightful perspectives on EdTech, challenging the status quo in education. You will learn about the experiences of real students using Hapara from the #Student Voice Podcast. We cover: 1. What innovative ideas do students have that can help make a difference in Edtech? 2. How do teachers and students collaborate to foster ethical monitoring and digital citizenship...

In this episode, Sukhmani Mohta of Samsung Electronics' Display Division reveals the innovative display technology that she credits with elevating student learning, engagement, and safety, despite the challenges of the pandemic. You will learn: 1. How Samsung Electronics Display Division is revolutionizing the classroom with interactive displays. 2. How Samsung is helping to re-engage students in the classroom with their technology. 3. How Samsung is providing solutions to keep students safe...

Discipline can be the difference between success and failure for male students of color in our education system. Suspensions, expulsions, or other forms of discipline can disrupt their education journey and put them at greater risk of dropping out or being involved with law enforcement — a cycle that disproportionately affects these communities. Kendrick Thomas, an assistant principal in Alief ISD, is changing the narrative. He has been in education for 10 years and is a graduate of the Unive...

In this episode, Nicole Biscotti shares her experience as a teacher, an author, and a speaker specializing in ADHD and how to accommodate all learners. In this podcast, you will learn: 1. How Nicole Biscotti, a teacher, author, and speaker, came to write a book with her then 2. At the time her 9-year-old son about ADHD and going to school 3. How Nicole Biscotti's experience living in Mexicali, Baja, California, and teaching in California gives her a unique perspective on educating students w...

As parents, teachers, and educators, our goal is to provide a strong foundation for lifelong emotional wellness in all children. Since the pandemic, educators have noticed a need to help students adjust to going to school again. To do this, educators have scrambled for resources that emphasize positivity, connection, and authenticity. Meet Callie Christensen and Kelly Oriard—the creators of Slumberkins. Through its innovative products and programs, Slumberkins has become a movement committed ...

Micheal Boloudakis is a computer scientist who has dedicated his life to improving education outcomes for all students. He is the co-founder of a company called Kinem, which creates interactive simulations and games for students to learn in a fun and engaging way. Kinem's games are designed to help students with special needs, but they can be beneficial for all students. Micheal and his team have worked with 150 schools and 8 states so far, and they are constantly expanding. The games are des...

I am highlighting several tools from my time at ISTE. In my second installment, I want to introduce you to Texthelp and Territorium. First, teachers are always looking for ways to engage their students and provide them with opportunities to show their mastery of the material. One way to do this is through the use of technology, Texthelp, and Equatio. Tinashe Blanchet and Kori Perkins explain why these are two great tools that can help teachers achieve this goal. Tinashe and Kori express that ...

Wacom is your harmony between humans and technology. "Our products are very easy to use. They're very simple teachers that are flipping their classrooms. So those teachers that are concentrating on doing more homework in the classroom and helping their students out, the tablet becomes an indispensable product." Douglas Little is the head of PR for Wacom and has been working with the company for 18 years. Wacom is a Japanese company that specializes in input devices for creative disciplines ...

While at ISTE’s conference in New Orleans, I had the pleasure of meeting Diana McGhee, Jaime Donally, and Marialice Curran. They were there to educate school leaders about the types of threats schools face. Diana is a former technology director from Covington, Ky., who shed light on school districts’ responsibilities for protecting sensitive data. She explained to me that the amount of data shared between platforms is much larger than most people expect or realize. Jaime is known internationa...

It's no secret that teachers are leaving education in droves. So much so that it's causing drastic shifts in the ways schools will need to operate this fall. Some large school districts have as many as one thousand teacher job openings and this issue is only getting worse as post-pandemic educators are facing low wages, rising benefits costs, extreme student discipline problems, and polarizing politics. This is a crisis that has surpassed the traditional definition of a shortage. I have talke...

Bia Valle is not a traditional classroom teacher by trade but her classroom on Clubhouse is one of the most innovative ideas I have seen on that platform. While most people use Clubhouse to try to sell or market themselves, Bia Valle has been using it to teach emerging bilinguals to practice their English. People from around the world tune into Clubhouse and practice speaking and listening skills and then curate Flipboard magazines. Her rooms are trendy in countries that are hungry to p...

Teacher burnout is a real and growing problem in K-12 education. Years of budget cuts and mounting pressure to improve test scores have taken their toll on teachers, leading to increased levels of stress and feeling burned out. According to a recent study by National Education Association (NEA), nearly 60% of K-12 teachers are experiencing symptoms of burnout, including fatigue, cynicism, and a loss of enthusiasm for teaching. A good friend of the show Jim Thompson, former national distinguis...