TCAPSLoop Podcast

Episode 5.24 Summer of Fun and Learning

Episode 5.24
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining this three ring circus; she’s not too MACUL for school, it’s Danelle Brostrom! The Bass Baron of the Bari Sax, it’s the TechNollerGist, David Noller! and she’s having to add another wing to her house to hold all her kiddos, well deserved, end of year awards, it’s Stephi Luyt!   
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” ― Marcel Proust
 
Thank you for another great year of the TCAPSLoop Podcast. We just finished our 5th year of this silliness and I’m grateful for the shared wisdom, thoughtfulness and friendship.
Contrary to popular belief, educators rarely take the summer off. I know we all take the idea of being Lifelong learners pretty seriously so the question posed for today’s episode is what are your learning goals for the summer?
 
Tech Tool of the Week: 
GET OUTSIDE!
 
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @tcapsloop, @brostromda @technollergist @stephieluyt 
 
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TCAPSLoop Episode 5.23 Public Library Summer Reading Programs with TADL

Episode 5.23
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Today's pod features Stephi Luyt and Andy Schuck from the Traverse Area District Library discussing local Public Library Summer Reading Programs!  
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
“Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” - Diane Duane
 
The Agenda
TADL's Summer Program Offerings
Public School and Public Library partnerships
A look behind the Stacks? What does a Librarian actually do.
 
Tech Tool of the Week:
Learn some fun new facts and activities at DKFindOut.com
Join the TADL Summer Library Challenge!
 
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, and @stephieluyt
 
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TCAPSLoop Episode 5.22 - Announcing WIREDTC ’22 EdTech Conference and More Summer PD Opportunities

Episode 5.22
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining the pod today your summer tour guide of this EdTech paradise, Danelle Brostrom!     
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein
 
The Agenda
Not much to add to this weeks agenda but encouraging the Loopheads to go to:
Wiredtc.net and sign up for this years amazing EdTech Conference in beautiful Traverse City. 
If that didn't satiate your need for summer professional development check out: 
https://sites.google.com/tcapsstudent.net/edtech/summer-learning - for more amazing opportunities.
 
Tech Tool of the Week:
Elevate and highlight Sarah Wood - EdTech Consultant from Kent ISD.  
I love her themed rooms - Star Wars, Womens History Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it’s awesome that she freely shares awesome content with Michigan educators!  Thank you Sarah!
 
Twitter - Sarah Wood (@myedtechworld) / Twitter 
Website - myedtechworld.weebly.com 
Subscribe for email notifications: My Ed Tech World - Blog
 
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, and @brostromda
 
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TCAPSLoop 5.21 Common Sense Media Census with Danelle Brostrom and David Noller

Episode 5.21
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Joining the pod today is a model of uncommon sense, the TechNollerGist, David Noller and balancing the scales of law and chaos, the ever pragmatic, Danelle Brostrom!     
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
“Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” - Stewart Brand, Writer
 
The Agenda
Our friends at Common Sense Media recently released "The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2021." We discuss how it was framed by the pandemic, what some of the key points are, and whether the findings mirror what we are seeing from our own students. 
 
Tech Tool of the Week:
TeachDigCit.com
Digital Citizenship Curricular Framework for PK-12
Leveling Skills and Concepts for Student Success
 
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda, and @technollergist 
 
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TCAPSLoop Episode 5.20 Promoting Your Schools Library with Stephie Luyt and Melissa Baumann

Episode 5.20
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Traverse City Area Public Schools Elementary Library Coordinator, Stephie Luyt and Middle School Librarian, Melissa Baumann join me for this weeks pod!      
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. ― Groucho Marx
 
It was so great to have Melissa join us on the pod as she shared some great ideas for promoting literacy within her school including a book March Madness Bracket, a Netflix style "trending" board and much more.
 
Tech Tool of the Week:
Name Drop, include a recording of your correct name pronunciation in your email signature.
 
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @stephieluyt. 
 
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Making Good EdTech Choices for the Classroom

Episode 5.19: Making Good Edtech Choices
I'm joined on the pod by a legendary coach that won’t lose her last game to their arch-rival, It’s Danelle Brostrom! And also joining the pod is the Sultan of Seesaw, the Scion of Spiceworks, the Pontiff of Powerschool, Mr. Evan O'Branovic!       
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
“Life is a web of intersections and choices. Your 1st choice is to recognize an intersection. Your 2nd choice is to be grateful for it.” ― Ryan Lilly
 
In today's pod we discuss common mistakes educators make when selecting classroom technology? Below are some questions to ask before going rogue and purchasing and implementing new classroom technologies:
1. What is your learning goal?
2. What’s your teaching and learning philosophy?
3. What’s your context? 
Check out the EdSurge Product Index for more guidance on appropriate classroom technology
 
Tech Tool of the Week:
Awesome PBS resources for learning more about our amazing great lakes.
https://www.greatlakesnow.org/
 
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop, @brostromda and @evanobranovic. 
 
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TCAPSLoop 5.18 Career Exploration with Shelly VanderMuelen

Episode 5.19
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! Like Tom Holland, her Career Exploration is Uncharted, It’s Danelle Brostrom joining me on the pod along with the STEM Career Sherpa of Northwest Michigan, It’s Shelly VanderMuelen.      
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen:
“If You Aim At Nothing, You Hit Nothing.” ― Zig Ziglar
 
The Agenda:
What does the STEM Career Sherpa do?  
Support counselors and educators in career exploration-lessons, resources, events
EDP’s and school improvement legislation
Promote and help teach/implement EiE, PSTL, Coding, etc.
How have career outlooks changed since WE joined the workforce?
Awareness of what was ahead- Technology Changes
Number of jobs, length of stay at a job
What can teachers (and parents really) do to encourage kids to think about careers?
Replace, “what do you want to do when you grow up?” with, "What problems do you want to solve? what are you curious about? what interests you? what are your skills?"
How can you help teachers in our region do this work?
Integrating discussions of skills versus interests
Redefining “success.”  Not just salary, but growth and learning, impact, and work values
Connecting subjects to careers- making learning connections more relevant
Encouraging questioning- how do you use math, language, etc in your job?
 
We talk a lot about the ISTE Standards on this podcast (in Michigan remember…the tech competencies are called the MITECS). How is the work you are supporting and encouraging teachers to do in the classroom connected to those ISTE Student Standards of knowledge constructor, computational thinker, global collaborator, etc. 
Empowered learner–Encouraging students to become problem solvers…ALL students 
Knowledge constructor, innovative designer, computational thinker–Use the design process when exploring careers
Employers are looking for communicators, problem solvers, reliability/responsibility, teamwork
Global collaborator/life long learner. K-12 education is only beginning for a life-long learner
What tech tool would you recommend to our listeners?  Do you have something that you love that makes your life easier?
Xello- Secondary
VIrginia Career View https://www.vaview.net/k5/check-it/kids-search/
Tell me one thing you are working on that you are totally jazzed about. :)
 Career Profiles–integrating with events, math, Michigan Works
 PSTL- Integrating learning and engagement, SEL, Careers, STEM and more
Tech Tool of the Week:
Professional Learning Courses!
https://plp.michiganvirtual.org/  - some are free.
 
Go Open Michigan
#GoOpenMichigan is a collaborative initiative that enables educational entities throughout Michigan to create, share, and access openly-licensed educational resources (OER, also known as open education resources). OER are free digital materials that can be used or modified to adjust to student needs; they are openly-licensed unhampered by many traditional copyright limitations. #GoOpenMichigan encourages all Michigan educators and learners to create, share, and use digital resources with the end goals of providing equitable access to great learning materials throughout the state, and supporting new approaches to learning and teaching for all Michiganders.
Feel free to visit at https://goopenmichigan.org
 
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TCAPSLoop 5.17 ISTE Standard 1.6 Expressions of Learning

 
Episode 5.18
Today's cast includes your humble podcast host, Larry Burden, an "Optional Expression of Learning," the TechNollerGist, David Noller, and his tag team partner coming off the top ISTE turnbuckle, Danelle Brostrom!    
TCAPSLoop moment of zen:
“To banish imperfection is to destroy expression, to check exertion, to paralyze vitality.” ― John Ruskin, The Stones of Venice
 
The Agenda:
ISTE Standard 1.6 -- Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals. 
 
Discuss how students can use online tools to create their own expressions of learning. How to express learning about a play, musical notation, or a mathematical concept?
written work
podcast
demonstration website
screencast
YouTube recording
responsible use of remixed digital resources
Because this is a "Standard" and not an "Assignment" it is a skill and a practice that K-12 students and teachers can engage in developmentally appropriate ways. While it might be disruptive in the early stages, it can develop into a common practice and routine... similar to using Google Suite, Google Classroom, or Brightspace. 
 
Example: Use scale modeling to build a replica of something in the real world.
Optional Expressions of Learning:
3D Printed scale model including how calculations of scale are necessary
Graph paper representation of room layout and structure
Minecraft screencast of real building build to scale (Gracie made the Mighty Mac in Minecraft in 6th grade)
YouTube video: Using scale to read a map and plan a trip
Website: How to use scale to understand distance and/or size
Requirements:
Guide on the Side mentality 
Repeated practice of student choice
Throughout a school year
From K-12
Across the curriculum
Awareness of tools (not expertise); expertise of students
Patience, willingness to accept failure
Acceptance of alternate expressions of learning as valid
MITECS: https://www.techplan.org/edtech-initiatives/mitecs/
 
Tech Tool of the Week: 
Global OneNess Project - Language Keepers feature unit
Also, remember to practice good information hygiene - https://newslit.org/tips-tools/information-hygiene-sanitize-before-you-share/
A massive war in a fast-moving digital age. We've never seen it. Be careful with what you're sharing, the bots and bad actors are out in full force. Follow credible media outlets and journalists, many who are on the ground reporting. Important time for real information. - Ken Haddad (Michigan journalist/writer)
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @TheTechNollerGist and @brostromda. 
 
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TCAPSLoop 5.16 Power Book Bags

Episode 5.17
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! 
 
Stephie has invited Kara Gregory, the founder of PoWeR Book Bags, to be our special guest on the pod. PoWeR Book Bags is a non-profit organization that provides books and much more to the area's underprivileged families. Our hope is that this conversation will inspire you as much as it did Stephie and myself.
 
Click here to learn more about volunteering. 
 
TCAPSLoop Moment of Zen
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your time here on earth.” - Mohammed Ali
 
There is no TechTool of the Week on this pod because we wanted to spend as much time as possible with Kara and her organization. 
 
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TCAPSLoop Episode 5.15 All the Love for Seesaw

Episode 5.16: All the Love for Seesaw
Hello and Welcome to another potentially useful episode of the TCAPSLoop Podcast!! My co-host is so engaged in the shiny silver lining she’s pleasantly unaware of the ominous cloud it is attached to, it’s DBro?, Danelle Brostrom!  
 
Moment of Zen:
A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life. - William Arthur Ward
 
The Agenda:
Teachers have been finding some amazing new ways of incorporating Seesaw as a core part of their lower elementary lesson planning. Danelle does a deep dive into what it’s offering those teaching our littles.
 
We Have The Links:
Seesaw - https://web.seesaw.me/
ISTE Standards - https://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards-for-students
Book - Building Blocks for Tiny Techies by Jamila "Mia" Leonard
 
Tech Tool of the Week: 
Upcoming PD: 
 METS Group Winter Rally - Week of Feb 21 - Sessions will premiere on YouTube channel
REMC - Great courses, virtual, free SCECH 
MACUL - 3/16-3/19 in person in Grand Rapids - Workshops look awesome!
In closing, you can find us on Twitter @TCAPSLoop and @brostomda. 
 
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