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They are often the quiet students but they can also be the ones who seem to be doing very well. How do we identify students who may be falling through the cracks?

This week we take a look at the suite of the education tools built into Microsoft 365.

t's summer and we have the time to reflect, refresh, and use our time in personally meaningful ways. What are your plans?

Join us as we put a spotlight on ISTE's Ed Tech Coaches Network and the activities they have planned for ISTE 2018.

For many of us, summer begins the season for relaxing, reflecting, and professional development. Join us as we look at how teachers are planning to use the summer break.

What are the best ways to use digital tools for learning? Join us for a quick primer that will get you up to speed quickly.

Join us as we look back on highlights of the last five years of #Edtechchat and look ahead to the future.

Augmented reality and virtual reality tools are opening new doors for creative instruction in the classroom and beyond. Join us as we explore a few possibilities.

Our guest is passionate about the role teachers can and should play in leveraging education technology. Join us for a thoughtful discussion about teacher agency in digital learning.

Teachers are always in search of more resources to supplement textbooks and support instruction. Open education resources may be the answer.

The Internet has redefined both the process of doing research as well as the challenges. Our guest is passionate about teaching savvy research skills. Join us as she shares valuable insights on good research practices for teachers and students.

Sure, failure is part of the process of learning and growth, but try telling that to students and parents. In this episode. we talked about how to think about failure and use the term effectively in education.

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Teachers and educators have wonderful and insightful stories to tell. Our guest decided to collect some of those stories from teachers at his school and publish them in a book.

This week we look at changes in the layout of learning spaces and attempt to debunk the myths and misconceptions of what matters and what does not.

Join us for a fascinating and informative update on the ways digital learning has evolved

The scope of possibilities wherein education technology can enhance instruction is much broader than we often think. Join us as we explore the possibilities.

With education technology, learning doesn't have to cease when a weather event or other emergencies cause closure. Learn how technology can help.

Education technology and education technology problems are inseparable. When ed tech problems surface, what are the best sources you can turn to for help?

Join us as we jump into the spirit of the season as we look at the gifts, the challenges, and our hopes as we close out the year.

The "Hour of Code" is coming to a school near you. Why are educators signing up their students and staff to learn a bit about coding? What are the benefits? Should you jump in? If so, how?

Learn how to introduce technology into the classroom by meeting students where they are.

When technology works it's wonderful. When technology fails it can be disastrous. Join us as we share our most horrendous moments and what we learned.

We're back and we're talking about the often overlooked value of Makerspaces, beyond the tools and spaces.

There is considerable confusion between augmented reality and virtual reality. Join us as we unpack the use of augmented reality in education.

Technology in the classroom is a double-edged sword. When technology is used well, it's a powerful enabler. When technology in the classroom is managed poorly, it can be a massive liability. Our panel offers smart strategies for making technology work in your classroom.

The cyber landscape is becoming increasingly dangerous. Cyberattacks are on the rise and it's more important that educators be aware of how to protect themselves and their students.

What are the reasonable expectations and smart uses of missed school days due to weather?

Join us for a quick update on how the rules of using social media in education are evolving.

Expert opinion on screen time with kids is evolving with research and practical experience. Join us as we discuss the most recent guidance.

Technology has made it easier than ever to collaborate beyond your local school community. Join us as we discuss the benefits and share some tips on how to get started.

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In this week's chat we explored what educators are thinking as we head back to school.

African Americans, Latinos and girls have at least one thing in common. They are underrepresented in certain tech classes like coding. How can we change this?

In this segment we look at tools that can support your work flow and help you get and stay organized.

In this segment we explore prevailing attitudes about implementing new education technologies.

In this segment we talk about how to model and encourage students to use social media constructively and become good digital citizens.

Our guest, Eric Sheninger, was recently included on Time Magazine's list of the 140 best Twitter feeds. He was the only educator on the list. We thought it could be helpful to sit down with him, pick his brain and see if we could glean any insights about how any educator could create a better Twitter feed. Follow: @NMHS_Principal @iplante @s_bearden @Katrinastevens1 @thomascmurray ajpodchaski @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech #PTchat

In this week's segment, we look back on the first year of edtechchat. It's been some ride. Join us as we reflect on the highlights and lessons of year one.

In this week's segment we talk about how to create on-going, differentiated, and highly personalized, professional development.

This week's segment on BYOD (Bring your own device) initiatives revealed widely diverse views on the popularity,benefits and challenges of these programs. Tune in to learn more.

Most educators now agree that PD should be differentiated, so why is this still a problem? Tune in as we explore this issues as covered in the 3/24/14 #edchat.

Should you have separate personal and professional social media accounts? Should you segment your social media activity? How transparent should you be online? What are the best practices for school policies on social media? Should schools provide social media training for teachers? Tune in for answers to these questions and more...

Online learning is growing in popularity. It is being implemented in various ways, some more successful than others. In this episode we explore what works in online learning, what doesn't and why.

Snow days, hurricane days, flood days, Weather related school closings has been a big issues this year. In this segment we talk about how schools can use technology to deal with the weather's impact on schools.

In this segment we discuss highlights of the #Edtechchat from 2.24.14. The question this week: Should computer coding be a required subject?

Dysfunctional relationships between tech directors and teachers can be profoundly frustrating to all. However, strong, collaborative relationships between tech directors and teachers can create exceptional learning possibilities. In the segment we talk about how to optimize these relationships to support learning.

In this segment we take a look at how educators are using Legos and apps in project- based learning.

In this segment we take a look at project based learning and how technology is opening up new possibilities for learning by doing.

In this segment we discuss meeting teachers and school leaders where they are to build a bridge to connectivity. Our guest and hosts discuss the scaffolding required to build capacity and offer real-world strategies and tactics to infuse connectivity into school culture.

On this week's episode of Edtechchat Radio we cover highlights of the 1/27/14 Twitter chat exploring the questions: What makes a great education conference? How can you make the most of attending conferences?

February 5th is digital learning day and over 700 groups will be getting involved. Learn more about it and why you should participate.

In this segment of #edtechchat, we review the highlights of the the 1 /13/14 #Edtechchat the implications of the new tools for teaching writing.

In this segment of #edtechchat, we review the highlights of the the 1 /6/14 #Edtechchat on student content creation and better project based learning.

In this segment of Edtechchat we review the highlights of the past year and go out on the limb to make predictions for the year ahead.

In this segment we talk with Eric Sheninger and Joe Mazza about how education technology is changing the mandate and practice of education leadership.

It was clearly Christmas time on #edtechchat as the theme was, "a few of my favorite things." Tune in for a wonderful holiday list of tech tools, apps and resources.

In segment we talk with two education leaders about the growing need to tell the stories of the great things going on in your school and how to do it masterfully.

It's that time of year again when the question turns to what tech to buy or ask for this season. This week on the 11/18/13 Edtechchat, we discuss what's naughty and what's nice.

In this summary of the 11/11/13 Edtechchat, we look at some of the hurdles and pitfalls educators need to be aware of around using web tools.

In this summary of the 11/04/13 Edtechchat we look back at the wake of National Connected Educator Month and try to assess its impact.

In this summary of the 10/31/13 Edtechchat, U.S. Secretary of Edcuation Arne Duncan is our guest moderator. Tune in as we recap the week's chat on being a connected educator.

In this summary of the 10/14/13 Edtechchat on google Apps for education, we are joined by one of the nation's leading trainers on Google education apps.

The transition to digital learning and digital classrooms has begun. In this summary of the 10/07/13 Edtechchat we explore the questions being asked and some of the guidelines emerging to help educators through the digital transition.

In this summary of the 9/30/13 Edtechchat we discuss the STEM an STEAM Movements and look at how to get students passionately engaged.

In this summary of the 9/23/13 Edtechchat we discuss the Maker Education Movement which focuses on co-creating and hands-on learning.

In this summary of the 9/16/13 Edtechchat we discuss best practices for using social media in the classroom and modeling those practices.

This week's chat on focused on the books being read and recommended by #edtechchat participants. The discussion yielded many great suggestions. Listen in as we review the books everyone is reading.

This week's chat on focused on the books being read and recommended by #edtechchat participants. The discussion yielded many great suggestions. Listen in as we review the books everyone is reading.

This week's chat on Web 2.0 tools identified connection, collaboration, creation of an authentic audience, and a more compelling way have students demonstrate the learning as some of the benefits. In this segment we explore the pros and cons and how to identify the most useful tools.

The New Media Consortium's Horizon Report is an annual study that identifies the emerging technologies,trends and challenges set to impact K-12 education in the next five years. In this segment of Edetechchat Radio, we provide highlights, projections and commentary on the report gleaned from last week's #Edtechchat.

In this segment we recap last week's edtechchat on Google Apps for Education. We discuss many of the unique tools and how they an be applied in classrooms as well as cover how to become a Google Certified Trainer.

In this segment we recap last week's first "open chat" where the topics surfaced Edcamp style from the participants in real-time. The result was a spike in participation, great ideas and a round up of great tools... listen to the summary.

In this segment we discuss we tea with two educators from the Flipped Network to talk about flipping your classroom, the best technologies to use and low tech ways to flip.

In this segment we discuss highlights from the July 8th #Edtechchat on avoiding summer learning loss.

In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break.

In this segment we discuss the this week's edtechchat on how to make the best of the summer break.

Schools districts, parents and teachers are becoming increasingly aware of the myriad issues that Internet access introduces into school settings. This week we discuss the digital challenges teachers face.

According to our guests pre-service teachers, administrators, and universities are behind the education technology curve. This week's Edtech Chat discussed the challenges we face in bridging the gap between etdech possibilities and preparation.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we look at the benefits and challenges of using iPads in the classroom.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss smart strategies and tools for curating digital resources. Follow:@thomascmurray @web20classroom @bcurrie5 @L_hilt @jstevens009 @bamradionetwork Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools where he oversees the technology program for 80 schools and 53,000 students. He has won several awards including being named a 2012 ASCD Emerging Leader and the worldwide Edublogs Educational Twitterer of the Year. Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal.

In this episode of EdTechChat Radio, we discuss what makes really great and effective technology-based professional development. We also cover things to avoid.

In this segment of Edtechchat we review the highlights of the past year and go out on the limb to make predictions for the year ahead.