Leadership for Learning Technology in the Time of Covid: Recent Episodes
UW-Madison SOE Leadership
A podcast series offering solutions to problems in remote teaching and learning. Produced by graduate students in the UW-Madison School of Education, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Each episode features guest experts offering practical advice on student engagement, connections to the community, assessment, culturally relevant teaching and inclusive learning environments.
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In this podcast, we will talk through how teachers are creating engagement during virtual learning by (1) promoting active participation (2) and handing control over to students. Also, a case study from a dedicated group of kindergarten teachers in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Kory Wood: After trying to be a cool musician and journalist for a few years, Kory realized he couldn’t pull cool off. He then taught high school English and yearbook in Utah until 2018, when he moved his family to UW-Madison to start law school. He immediately regretted this decision, but committed to finishing anyway, mostly because there are sometimes free donuts in the law school commons area. Kory loves his brilliant wife, his two loud, belligerent children, and his well-mannered dog. He regularly geeks out over Utah Jazz basketball, good music, and noodles, and is happiest when seated next to any unfortunate soul at a dinner party who made the mistake of asking to hear Kory’s opinions on pedagogical theory.
Jacob Hunter: Jacob taught middle and high school social studies for 7 years before transitioning to his current position of being instructional coach in the Sun Prairie Area School District. He loves to geek out about all things student centered learning. When not in school he might just be hanging out outdoors with his wife and daughter enjoying a hike or canoe ride.
Lindsey Salamone Jones: Lindsey has been teaching for 13 years and has served in a variety of roles and locations throughout her career. Currently she is teaching to a fantastic group of 6th graders (virtually, of course) within the Madison Metropolitan School District. Lindsey lives and teaches on the northside of Madison, Wisconsin with her daughter and husband. She is regularly geeking out over tea, gardening, chickens, cooking, yeast, toddler arts and craft ideas, and DIY household projects on the cheap.
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In this podcast we'll discuss the history and challenges of culturally relevant pedagogy during the multi-pandemic of 2020 (that includes covid-19 and racial divisiveness, among other things), and offer listeners some insight into becoming more culturally relevant with hosts Alisha, Edie and Paula. During this podcast we will define cultural relevance, then discuss the challenges we face in using this pedagogy during the time of COVID and conclude with practical recommendations for the classroom.
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Edie - My job as teacher at Van Hise Elementary is to hold up mirrors to my fellow humans (big & small!) so they can see their colors shine. I am currently in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Program at UW-Madison with the dream of becoming a strong equity leader serving our education community so we all can shine brighter--as we need to do! Stay relevant!
Paula- My name is Paula Arango and I am a 7th grade Dual Language teacher at Sherman Middle School. I am currently in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Program at UW- Madison and hope to become a leader in the district. I love to travel, try new restaurants, and hang out with my newborn. Stay relevant!
Alisha- My name is Alisha and I am a Science Teacher at La Follette High School. I am also currently in an Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Program at UW-Madison and aspire to become a leader in my school. In my free time I like to play trivia, try new restaurants and play roller derby. Stay relevant!
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Kari Rongstad, Peter Bertling and AJ Sutter explore the unique nature of supporting students with disabilities in their learning during a pandemic. Through a look at the history of education for students with disabilities, expert interviews, and connections to personalized learning, we are able to bring some suggestions and solutions to classroom teachers struggling with implementing meaningful support for students with disabilities during this difficult time.
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The onset of COVID 19 has amplified the need for online virtual learning. Teachers quickly adapted to the new normal despite having a clear prescribed path for teacher and learning. We present the question, How can we navigate assessments in a virtual learning environment? The podcast introduces 3 primary thoughts to support the transition to a virtual learning environment for the success of their students.
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Tina Boyle Whyte, MS in Education Administration of Milwaukee, WI. Tina is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Marquette University. Most recently, Tina worked as a high school Business Information Technology Teacher where she implemented the Computer Science curriculum for West Allis Central High School in West Allis, Wisconsin. Tina is pursuing her PhD in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program at UW Madison.
Celina Walker, BS in Secondary Education - Mathematics and Chemistry of Palos Heights, IL. Celina is currently a high school math teacher and JV2 Girls Basketball coach at Monona Grove High School. Celina is pursuing her MS in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis program at UW Madison.
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Building relationships between schools and communities are a cornerstone in supporting student success. Some schools were already doing this and others were struggling. Now with COVID-19, all are unsure how to proceed. Today we talk about all this and what you can do in your schools and communities to help.
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Abby Lewis- Abby is a 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher at Columbus Middle School in Columbus, WI. Before teaching, she worked in corporate training and community programs to provide services to students and families. Abby is currently pursuing her principal and curriculum license at the University of Wisconsin.
Jake- Educator; Fantasy Football League Manager; Amateur D and D player; Avid Reader; Eastsider born and raised.
Emily-Emily is a mother of two wonderful children that are her greatest legacies. Her passion in life is to be a part of the movement to eradicate white supremacist practices and ideals no matter how unconscious or overt. She hopes to one day be able to learn how to successfully keep houseplants alive.
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