Episodes

  • Episode 302: Regular & Substantive Interaction (RSI)
    Aug 5 2024

    In this episode, Rich continues his conversation about building successful online learning and is joined by some awesome team members from Cleveland State University’s CSU Online. They are discussing what Regular & Substantive Interaction is and how we can build courses intentionally to include touchpoints for our students. Come and learn with us!

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    47 mins
  • Episode 301: Where Have I Been? And Pillars of Virtual Learning
    Mar 1 2024

    In this episode, Rich proposes what he considers his pillars for great learning in a virtual space. He also provides a little update on where he has been over the last year.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 204: A Few of My Favorite Google Tools for Research
    Dec 22 2021

    Join us as we celebrate TechMas in this year’s Tech the Halls episode! In this episode we discuss a “Few of My Favorite Ways to Research using Google. There is a recap of how I first started to record data for research and ways in which we can offer our students some voice and choice to curate data in their own way for later learning and productivity. As a special holiday gift, I offer a Google Slide Template for note cards too! (See the Link Below in the Show Notes!) Keep learning and be well everyone! Most of all, happy holidays and let’s hope for a happy and healthy New Year!

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    As Heard On the Show:

    Digital Note Card Template to Copy (Click Here)

    You can make a copy of this for your own Google Drive with an Account.


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    17 mins
  • Episode 203: "Reason"able Tech Options for Engagement
    Oct 31 2021

    This episode is a recap of some of the great tools listed by Dr. Lisa Reason, co-author of “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12”. In episode 202 we discussed the importance of keeping students engaged in digital spaces. In this mini-episode, I am going to remind you of the tools she mentioned and provide a little synopsis of what those tools can do. Thanks for joining us! Keep learning and be well everyone!

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    As Heard On the Show:

    Contacts:
    Dr. Lisa Reason
    Linked-In Profile:
    Lisa Reason, Ph.D.
    Twitter:
    Lisa Reason, Ph.D.

    Podcast References:
    “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12” by Reason, Reason, and Guiler, 2017

    Anywhere Anytime Learning: Transcending Learning in the Digital Age


    Digital Tools Discussed:
    i-Ready - Data-Driven Curriculum Guide

    EdPuzzle - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

    Vizia - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

    University of Colorado PHET - Interactive Simulation Tool

    Tovuti - Learning Management System based on Engagement

    Parlay - Interactive Class Discussion Tool

    Kahoot - Polling/Engagement Option for Feedback

    Featured in the Episode:

    www.myedtechbundle.com - by TreeFish.edu: a great website built for teachers by teachers to provide extensions to your premium edtech tool content to review.



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    23 mins
  • Episode 202: Digital Engagement Breakdown with Dr. Lisa Reason
    Sep 13 2021

    This episode is super-sized but packed FULL of great points about what to keep in mind while creating an engaging classroom. Join us as we welcome our special guest, and a personal mentor, Dr. Lisa Reason as we discuss and explore tips for digital engagement and the reasons those tips are important to consider. She is co-author of one of my favorite books, “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom…”. All of her contact information and references are in the show notes. Thanks for joining us! Keep learning and be well everyone!

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    As Heard On the Show:

    Contacts:
    How does someone contact you for more information or to follow you on social media?
    Linked-In Profile:
    Lisa Reason, Ph.D.
    Twitter:
    Lisa Reason, Ph.D.


    Podcast References:

    “Creating the Anywhere, Anytime Classroom: A Blueprint for Learning Online in Grades K-12” by Reason, Reason, and Guiler, 2017
    Anywhere Anytime Learning: Transcending Learning in the Digital Age

    Digital Tools Discussed:
    i-Ready - Data-Driven Curriculum Guide

    EdPuzzle - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

    Vizia - Video/Assessment Integrated Tool

    University of Colorado PHET - Interactive Simulation Tool

    Tovuti - Learning Management System based on Engagement

    Kahoot - Polling/Engagement Option for Feedback

    Prisoners of Time

    Dr. Bob Sornson and Specific Positive Noticing
    YouTube Video Demonstration of SPN (Overview)



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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 201: Looking Back Before Moving Forward
    Jul 19 2021

    Join us this episode as I offer my reflections on the last year of learning and the necessary points to consider before moving forward into this coming school year. We need to have learned something from this pandemic and that is that all of our students LEARN differently! How do we move forward with the benefit of this knowledge? Stay tuned to find out!

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    As Heard On the Show:

    Book Recommendations

    1. “Creating the Anytime, Anywhere Classroom” by Reason, Reason, & Guiler
    2. “Balance with Blended Learning” by Dr. Catlin Tucker
    3. “UDL and Blended Learning” by Novak & Tucker

    Keynote

    From Fall Cue 2019 - Dr. Catlin Tucker


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    35 mins
  • Episode 118: Observing Readiness to Learn with Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila
    Jun 7 2021

    In this episode we discuss observing readiness in our students to learn. We have a special guest, Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila, to talk about observing signs of readiness in our learners. Dr. Scotese-Wojtila co-hosts a bi-weekly podcast on those in the spectrum and others with neurological differences using an approach she coined called The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach(SM). (We’ve linked the podcast and website below.) Dr. Scotese-Wojtila is an Autism specialist, but notes that we all need to be in a state of readiness to learn in our classroom for lessons to truly take hold. It is a great reflective episode as we talk about meeting our students where they learn to provoke in them the best that they have the potential to be. Come learn with us!

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    As Heard On the Show:

    Contact Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila

    • “Connect with S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” (podcast) https://www.thesuccessapproach.org/autism-podcast).
    • Website: https://www.thesuccessapproach.org
    • Autism Productions YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/user/awetismproductions



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    35 mins
  • Episode 117: Technology Integration & Real World Application with Ann Radefeld
    Mar 29 2021

    Join us this episode as we discuss technology integration as it relates to real-world learning. My special guest is Ann Radefeld from the Shaker Heights School District in Ohio where she teaches French to 5th & 6th graders while adding some real-world flair blending it with the best of technology. She makes a great case for making this a part of any subject in the curriculum with just a smidge of creativity and research. Many thanks to Ann for joining us on this episode. Be sure to check out the article below that she contributed to for Education Week. Keep learning and be well everyone!

    Music provided courtesy of HookSounds.com under the use and mention license

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    As Heard On the Show:

    Contact Ann Radefeld through Twitter: @annradefeld

    In Ann’s Tech Tool Belt:

    • FlipGrid
    • GimKit
    • Book Creator
    • Kahoot
    • Blooket
    • Quizlet

    Ann’s Contribution to the Article on “Virtual, Hybrid, & Concurrent Are Three Words I Never Expected to Use: The Three C’s”.


    NEW PODCAST ALERT!!!

    Check out the new podcast that I co-host with Dr. Lynette Scotese-Wojtila called “Connect with S.U.C.C.E.S.S.” where we discuss the world of Autism and Other Neurological Differences and how The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Approach(SM), as an intervention model, can help your individual with Autism grow. It’s available on all major podcasting platforms and through this link as well (https://www.thesuccessapproach.org/autism-podcast). Be sure to stay tuned for more details on our upcoming tribute to Autism Awareness Month scheduled for a Live Stream on Facebook on 4/17/2021 at 7pm. You too can expect S.U.C.C.E.S.S.!



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    49 mins