The Cyber Sisters Podcast: Recent Episodes
Allison Keefe & Emily Sattler
Allison and Emily are two cyber educators talking edtech, pedagogy, and life in the digital age. Join their year-long peer coaching project designed to challenge them to try new, innovative ideas in their virtual classrooms with the help of some special guests.
Season 5, Episode 2: Improv and Design Thinking with Melissa-Ann Pero
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk with Dr. Melissa-Ann Pero, a teacher education instructor at York County School of Technology all about improv and design thinking. We explore how it can be used in the classroom.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Melissa Pero: @melannpero www.melissaannpero.com
Resources:
- Team Building Improv Games
- Improv Games for Collaboration
- Courtesy of Barry Callen, Corprov – Improv Training for Corporations
- (Drama Notebook, 2021)
- Rules of Improv by David Alger
- Cast website
- https://www.melissaannpero.com/
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...Allison and Emily welcome everyone to season 5 of the podcast. They share what they did over the summer, their one-word theme for the year, and some upcoming guests.
Follow us on Twitter (X) at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Resources:
- TickTick - this is Allison's new favorite obsession
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk with Dr. Sam Fecich about various AI Tools and how they can be used by teachers. You've heard of and maybe mastered ChatGPT, now onto the next ones! We chat about Canva, AI Assembly, and Autoclassmate before moving onto Microsoft. Use these tools to help you save time!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Sam Fecich: @SFecich (also Instagram
Resources:
- Sam's website
- Crush It from the Start - Sam's new book (link to Amazon)
- Canva - design tool that has some amazing AI tools, but also can help you to just create amazing designs
- AssemblyAI - transcribe and understand speech
- Autoclassmate - freemium tool, but the free version has several tools to help educators develop ideas!
- Microsoft Search Coach - can be added into Teams to help your students learn to search effectively
- Speaker Coach - practice your slides in PPT and get feedback from the AI on how you did
- Reading Progress and Reading Coach - this site talks about all of Microsoft's literacy initiatives
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Season 4, Episode 6: A Date with PETE
In today's episode...Allison and Emily recap PETE&C. They share their connections, favorite presentations, and some tips and topics. A special shout-out to Kerin Steigerwalt for the name of the episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Resources:
- PAECT - if you aren't a member, why haven't you joined yet? It's free! (You don't have to live in PA, you can join the out of state region)
- PETE&C - the official website for the conference, so you can see everything and be ready for next year!
- Magical Chrome Extension - great way to have a feedback bank!
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Season 4, Episode 5: Instructional Coaching
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk with Scott Snyder about instructional coaching. Whether you are an experienced instructional coach, new to coaching (like us!), an aspiring coach, or haven't heard of it, there's something in this episode for you! They talk about some nuts and bolts of coaching and of course, Scott shares some great wisdom along the way.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Scott Snyder: @Thespian70
Show notes @ https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-4-episode-5-instructional-coaching-with-scott-snyder?sharedLink=99acc268-42a6-4977-b423-df46ba9e979f
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Season 4, Episode 3: ChatGPT
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk about ChatGPT. They talk about what it is, how it might be used, and some problems it creates. We invite you to continue the conversation with us…in person!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show notes at: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-4-episode-4-chatgpt
Resources:
- ChatGPT
- Nearpod link to the lunch and learn session that Emily did
- Plagiarism checker
- Matt Miller - very good resource!
- Slide deck from Dr. Torrey Trust - trusted professor from UMass Amherst
- Blog from Alice Keeler about ChatGPT
- Blog post from Novak Education
- CopyGenius.io
- Article about plagiarism checker
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...Allison and Emily chat with Dacia Jones about STEAM in the Park and Expeditions in Education! They talk about ways teachers can get involved over the summer and during the school year with National Parks.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Dacia Jones: @dacia92
Resources:
- Expeditions in Education
- STEAM in the Park - click here to apply
- National Parks Expedition Challenge
- UN Global Goals
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/cyber-sisters-season-4
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily are so excited to be back for season 4! They talk about some changes that happened over the summer and preview the season.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
Nov 4th - Reigniting Your Spark
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-4-episode-0-the-preview
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk about what went well this school year, some reflections and some goals for the summer!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-3-episode-7-the-wrap-up?sharedLink=ae20f524-a9f5-4b91-9cda-a12da1b93b69
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... After a very long wait, Allison and Emily are finally giving Class Notebook the "try it" it deserves! They are joined by Karen Hamburger, the 7th-grade math teacher from their teaching team to discuss their pilot program this year. With over 10 years of experience teaching math in the cyber setting, Karen has so much to say about how to make a subject that is so paper and pencil driven accessible in the digital landscape. Whether you work in virtual learning or brick-and-mortar, this episode is a great place to start your Class Notebook journey.
Season 3, Episode 5: EduProtocols & Nearpod
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk about EduProtocols & Nearpod - two of their favorite things! They explain a little about what EduProtocols are, some of their favorites, and how you can use them in your classroom with another favorite tool, Nearpod!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-3-episode-5-eduprotocols-nearpod
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily talk with Rebecca Gibboney all about her book The Tiebreaker. They talk about it's implication for administrators, instructional coaches and classroom teachers alike. There's something for everyone in this episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Rebecca Gibboney: @GibboneyRebecca
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-3-episode-4-rebecca-gibboney
Rebecca's website - she has some resources here for you!
Rebecca's book - this links to Amazon, but you can find it many other places!
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Image used with permission from Rebecca Gibboney
In today's episode...Allison and Emily talk all about Nearpod! What is it, why we love it, and some of our favorite uses of the tool!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Nearpod: @Nearpod
Show notes @ https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-3-episode-3-nearpod
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Cover image used with permission from Nearpod
In today's episode...Melissa-Ann talks with Allison and Emily all about copyright in the classroom. They talk about why it's important and share some tips to make sure that you are not breaking any copyright laws!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Melissa-Ann Pero: @melannpero
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-3-episode-2-classroom-copyright-with-melissa-ann-pero
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily are so excited to be back for season 3! They talk about how they spent their summer, share their one word theme for the year, and preview the season. Don't forget to send them your questions and then listen for them to be answered on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
Oct 8th - Classroom Copyright with Melissa Pero
Resources Shared:
PAECT website - Emily mentioned PAECT. You can join even if you don't live in PA! There is a free membership, but premium membership for $35 is a great deal! If you live in PA - choose the region for where you live.
Keystone Technology Innovator - a state-wide program that celebrates model teachers throughout Pennsylvania. These teachers bring new ideas, best practices and innovative ways of innovating with technology to capture the imaginations of students in classrooms
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...Allison and Emily reflect on this pandemic-influenced year. They share lessons learned, curriculum changes, and summer goals. Share your goals, questions, and ideas with us for next season with us over the summer!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Jamie, a fourth grade teacher from Central PA, tells us all about her experience with connecting with classrooms around the world. She talks about Empactico, Skype in the Classroom, and some other experiences. If you have experiences using things like this in secondary, we'd love to hear from you! How do you make this work on a multi-period schedule?
Follow us on Twitter at:
Jamie Antoun: @TeachAntoun
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-14-global-classrooms-with-jamie-antoun
Quote of the Episode: "It's good to have a back up plan just in case something is going on with either our internet or their internet."
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In our longest ever episode...
Allison and Emily talk critical racial justice conversations in the classroom with Dr. Nakeiha Primus. If you only listen to one episode all year, let it be this one! Nakeiha brings not just her educator's heart and soul to this interview, but also her expertise in all things critical race theory, education and pedagogy, social media and communication, and as we reference throughout the episode - all things crunchy-English nerd! In this moment, when so many of us in education are looking for actionable strategies to develop antiracist classrooms, this interview is valuable coaching to continue or start that important work.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Nakeiha Primus: @DocPr1me
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Quote of the Episode: "I am of the opinion that critical conversations around race, around gender, around ability, around whatever are ever present in our classrooms, in our spaces, in our homes, in our workplaces, wherever, even if they are not actively engaged. Even if, there is silence around them, because that silence is messaging."
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Allison and Emily take time this week to reflect on the four days they spent at V-PETE. They reflect on their sessions, and share their best tips and topics! Welcome to any new listeners!
Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/pete-c-reflection
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily talk student teaching with Dr. Samantha Fecich. Sam has mentored many preservice teachers through the student teaching experience, and shares her best tips with us to help us get prepared to welcome our first ever student teachers into our virtual space. Whether or not you are welcoming student teachers, this is a great episode full of tips!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Dr. Samantha Fecich: @SFecich
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-9-student-teaching-with-dr-samantha-fecich
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Allison and Emily take time this week to reflect on the fun episode they had with Kerin about engaging classrooms. They share some reactions, and dispense their best engagement techniques. Then, the girls tackle a listener question from a parent about engagement in the virtual setting.
Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
January 22 - Sam Fecich and her advice on working with student teachers!
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-9-engaging-conversations
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Episode 8: Classroom Engagement with Kerin Steigerwalt
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily talk classroom engagement with the fabulous Kerin Steigerwalt! Her classroom went virtual last Spring, and her insights about what makes students and families invested in learning are second to none. Not to mention, she's just a whole lot of fun to listen to! Regardless of whether your classroom is virtual, brick & mortar, or somewhere in between this year, this interview highlights that the fundamentals of connection are same all around.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Kerin Steigerwalt : @kerinteach
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
Jan 8 - Classroom Engagement Reflection
Show Notes: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-8-classroom-engagement
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Sometimes, you make plans... and they just don't pan out! Last episode, Allison and Emily had a great conversation with Dianne about Microsoft ClassNotebook. Find out what went wrong and how the Cyber Sister's pivoted their writing plans. Then, the girls discuss how to integrate an interactive slides program like Nearpod or Peardeck within a virtual classroom in this week's listener question.
Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
December 11
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily learn about Microsoft Class Notebook from "THE" Microsoft guru (in our circles anyway), Dianne Krause! We talk about how Class Notebook can be used to show student thinking in real time, and Dianne shares some tips and tricks. Whether you use Microsoft at your school or not, this episode has some excellent pedagogy for getting students engaged in thinking and creating together.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Dianne Krause: @diannekrause
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
Nov 27 - Microsoft Class Notebook Reflection
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily reflect on how they are slowing down this year. Taking a cue from Eric, they discuss the success and challenges about taking some extra time this year. Allison and Emily also answer a listener question from Pam and debate about a second monitor!
Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
November 3rd - Microsoft Class Notebook with Dianne Krause
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily are talk all things community with Eric Pfeiffer! Eric is known at Agora as an expert at classroom community. We talk building connections, differences across the state, among others. Have more tips to share after? Connect with us on Twitter!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Eric Pfeiffer: @pfeiffer_eric
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
October 20 - Classroom Community Reflection
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
Allison and Emily reflect on starting the year with a John Meehan style QRBreakIN. They discuss designing their games for a virtual classroom environment, as well as their successes and fail-forwards for next time. Allison and Emily also answer their first listener question of the season on time management and virtual lesson planning.
Keep submitting those questions to be featured on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
October 6th - Digital Classroom Community with Eric Pfeiffer
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-3-qr-break-in-reflection
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily are coached by John Meehan through his QR BreakINs method of gamification. Together, they talk games, education, and equity. Will Allison and Emily level up their classrooms to start the school year? Listen to find out!
Follow us on Twitter at:
John Meehan: @MeehanEDU
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
September 22 - QR BreakINs Reflection
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-2-episode-2-qr-breakins
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily are so excited to be back for season 2! They talk about what they accomplished over the summer, and share some changes to the podcast. Don't forget to send them your questions and then listen for them to be answered on a future episode!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
September 8th- QR Break Ins with John Meehan
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-2-episode-1-welcome-back
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily sound off on some of their favorites from the 2019-2020 school year including engagement tools, projects, organization tips, books, podcasts, and more! Get ready for your own summer rest and reset with the Cyber Sisters.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
Summer break! We will be back at the end of August with Season 2!
Show notes & resources:
https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-14-season-finale-part-2-summer-favorites
Music Credit toscottholmesmusic.comfor use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily reflect on the podcast! They discuss if they met their goals season 1, share follow up wisdom from their "try its", and give tips for starting a podcast.
Huge thank you to all our guests this season - Sarah Rivera, Rebecca Gibboney, Hollie Woodard, and Missy Halcott.
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
June 2nd - Season Finale Part 2
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/season-finale-part-1-reflections
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Zoom fatigue? Webcam conundrums? Work-life balance during distance learning? In this episode, Allison and Emily answer 8 of YOUR listener submitted questions!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
May 19th - Season Finale, part 1
Show Notes: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-12-ask-the-cyber-sisters
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily reflect on their digital breakouts. Allison built "Cracking the Code on Poetry" while Emily designed an engaging escape based on "Feudalism." They talk the design, outcomes, and the challenge of student cooperation!
Follow us on Twitter at:
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
May 5th
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-11-digital-breakouts-reflection
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Missy Halcott about Digital Breakouts. Missy has done a little bit of everything! She previously taught in an elementary setting before becoming a tech integration specialist. She now also is an adjunct at Wilson College and is earning her supervisory certificate! Missy explains what exactly digital breakouts are, how to make them, and some tips and tricks. Learn along with us!
Follow us on Twitter at: Missy Halcott: @HalcottMStech Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: April 21st - Digital Breakouts Reflection
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-10-digital-breakouts-with-missy-halcott
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily share 6 tips (plus some) for online/distance learning that they have learned over the course of their years of doing cyber. They encourage you to reach out to them as you are stretched out of your comfort zone to embrace distance education in this time of uncertainty. They hope to answer some questions in a future episode.
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: April 7th - Digital Breakouts
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their time at PETE&C 2020. Listen to them reflect on the power of PLN's during an uncertain time, and celebrate the wisdom of their special guests as well!
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber Amanda Jeane Reichert: - @AmandaJeane2 Erica Stefanovich: @Ms_Stef_teaches Rosie Parmigiani: @rosieparm Marcie Lloyd: @bpmwebber Monica Padgett: @ cyglobal533 Dr. Sam Fecich: @SFecich
Next Episode: April 7th - Digital Breakouts Bonus COVID-19 Episode before that!
Link to show notes: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-9-pete-c-reflections
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their month of Actively Learn! Get the inside scoop on Actively Learn. How did it work in both an ELA and a content area classroom? Listen to find out!
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: March 24th - PETE&C Reflections with special guests!
Show notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-8-actively-learn-reflections
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily chat with each other about the upcoming Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C). They explain what PETE&C is, their goals, sessions, and finally give four tips for when you attend a conference. Let them know if you are going to be at PETE&C so they can connect with you there! Follow the action on Twitter using #peteandc
Our sessions: You Can Do What With Google Slides - Mon, 2/24 @10:15 (Emily) What Game Developers Know About Motivation - Tues, 2/25 @9:30 (Allison) Using Nearpod to Differentiate Instruction - Tues, 2/25 @3:30 (Allison & Emily) Level Up: Gamification in the Classroom - Tues, 2/25 @4:45 (Allison & her KTI wonder group)
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: March 10th - Actively Learn Reflection
Show notes at: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-7-pete-c-preview
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Hollie Woodard about Actively Learn. Besides being the Legislative Chair for Decoding Dyslexia PA and the Advocacy Chair for PAECT, she is a rock star English teacher and technology coach in Bucks County PA. We were excited to have Hollie on because she also teaches a virtual version of her English class, and uses Actively Learn extensively in both of her class settings. This interview is about so much more than a program. If you want to learn about more how to build literacy and resilience in your students or empathy as an educator, this episode is for you!
Follow us on Twitter at: Hollie Woodard: @holliewood24 Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: Feb 18th - PETE&C preview We are breaking from our usual order of episodes. Both Emily and Allison will be traveling to PETE&C and we wanted to share this episode before the conference happened.
Show notes available at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-6-actively-learn-with-hollie-woodard
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their month of gamification! Get the inside scoop on the games the built, the challenges they faced, and the lessons learned. Was this quest a success or a fail forward? Listen to find out!
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: February 4th - Actively Learn with Hollie Woodard
Show Notes at https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-5-gamification-reflections
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Rebecca Gibboney about gamification. Rebecca used gamification and game-based learning to engage and motivate students for many years, and now has taken those same games to professional development - using it to inspire, build culture, and encourage risk taking in the educators she coaches. Rebecca shares with Allison and Emily her tips for incorporating gamification in simple ways. They discuss the challenges of engaging all students in the game, creating buy-in, and building relationships. Let the games begin!
Follow us on Twitter at: Rebecca Gibboney: @BeckyLeid Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: January 21st - Gamification Follow Up
Quote of the Episode: As teachers we think gamification has to be this big drawn out thing, but it doesn't have to be. It can be as simple as a game of memory.
Resources Shared:
The Red Rubber Ball by Kevin Carroll - This book was shared by Rebecca as a resource. One of his theories is that work should be play. You shouldn't be able to tell when you are at work versus playing.
Goosechase - virtual scavenger hunt website. They have a free version and a paid version
Flipgrid - a free web based platform for teachers to create "grids". The grids are password protected, and students can then respond using audio/video to specific prompts posed by the teacher.
Danielson Connection: Gamification fits into Domain 1, Planning and Preparation of the Danielson rubric. Domain 1 is all about how the teacher designs instruction. Domain 1 has several sub-domains: knowledge of content & pedagogy, knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources, designing instruction, and designing assessments.
In order to design an effective game for the students, teachers have to know about their students. They also need to think about the outcomes desired. Both the outcomes of the game, and the instructional outcomes. Then, they can start to pull resources to design their game. While the games may not necessarily be content based, they pull from the content. Both Allison and Emily are not currently planning on designing a game around content-specific information, but designing the game will require knowledge of students, pedagogy, resources and outcomes. For those reasons, gamification fits with Domain 1.
Check out Episode 5 and the show notes to see examples of this in action!
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily reflect on their month of video-feedbacking! Emily responded to student text-dependent analysis questions or TDAs. Allison responded to her students' personal narrative essay. Each tried different tools and techniques along the way. Listen to the episode to hear what they tried and how they thought it worked on this week's episode.
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: January 7th - Gamification with Rebecca Gibboney
Quote of the Episode: I felt like I was better able to explain myself as the teacher doing it this way.
Screencastify - Emily stuck with Screencastify. This is one of the tools Sarah suggested last episode. She got around the 50 videos issue by recording some at the end of one month, and the rest in the next. The videos went right into her Google Drive, so she was able to paste the link into the gradebook for the students.
Cyberlink Screen Recorder - This is what Allison used to record her feedback. You do need to purchase this, but she thinks it was a worthwhile investment!
If you would like to see links to the videos Allison & Emily recorded as well as our connections to the Danielson Framework. Use this link: https://www.bulbapp.com/u/episode-3-feedback-reflections
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode...
Allison and Emily get the chance to talk with Sarah Rivera about video feedback. Sarah teaches high school biology and intro to STEM at a STEM school in Ohio. She's also a Google Trainer and Nearpod PioNear. Together, Allison, Emily, and Sarah brainstorm ways to give personalized feedback using screencasting. Sarah gives an overview of various programs to use for video feedback, and they all talk about the advantages/disadvantages of teacher-to-student video feedback as well as student-to-student video feedback (peer review).
Follow us on Twitter at:
Sarah Rivera: @SarahRiveraSTEM
Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches
Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode:
December 17th - Feedback Follow Up
Quote of the Episode:
"There's so many ingredients to the feedback soup that you have to consider when you are giving the feedback."
Listen here:
Resources Shared:
Educational Duct Tape Podcast - While Emily has known Sarah for about a year, she first heard her talk about screencasting feedback on the #EduDuctTape podcast. If you're looking for another podcast to listen to, check it out here!
Screencastify - It's free! They run a "freemium" model, so there is a free version and a paid version. With the free version, you do have a 10 minute limit on your videos, and can only make 50 videos a month. It also has the Screencastify watermark. The advantage with Screencastify is that you can annotate on your videos.
Loom - Also free! Loom also has a freemium model. With the free version, you can make as many videos as you would like, but you only have access to 25. Loom gives you videos of unlimited time, and you can trim them. Unlike Screencastify, you cannot annotate on your videos.
Danielson Connection:
Giving feedback to students fits into Domain 2 of the Danielson Framework. Domain 2 is all about the Classroom Environment. Using screencasting to give feedback fits into almost all of the subdomains. Domain 2 has subdomains: (A) Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport, (B) Establishing a Culture of Learning, (C) Managing Classroom Procedures, (D) Managing Student Behavior, and (E) Organizing Physical Space.
By using screencasting, the teacher is able to create a stronger interaction with the student. Since both Allison and Emily have over one hundred students, it's hard to interact with all of them when giving feedback. Screencasting allows the teacher to give students individual feedback when the teacher has time to give it, and the student can watch it (and rewatch it) when needed. Once Allison and Emily practice giving screencasted feedback, this will become part of the classroom procedures, and student expectations. The students will know where to look for their feedback, and how to use that feedback to improve.
Check out Episode 3 and the show notes to see examples of this in action!
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.
In today's episode... Allison and Emily introduce themselves and The Cyber Sisters Podcast - a year-long peer coaching project designed to challenge these cyber educators to try new things with the help of some special guests. Emily and Allison share their goals for the project and reveal some resources that they turn to on a regular basis. Keep connected with the Cyber Sisters by tweeting at them or leaving comments below.
Follow us on Twitter at: Allison Keefe: @AllisonKTeaches Emily Sattler: @SattlerCyber
Next Episode: December 3rd - Feedback with Sarah Rivera
Quote of the Episode: "Why do a normal peer coaching project when you can do a podcast?!"
Resources Shared:
PAECT website - Emily mentioned PAECT. You can join even if you don't live in PA! There is a free membership, but premium membership for $35 is a great deal! If you live in PA - choose the region for where you live.
Keystone Technology Innovator - a state-wide program that celebrates model teachers throughout Pennsylvania. These teachers bring new ideas, best practices and innovative ways of innovating with technology to capture the imaginations of students in classrooms
ISTE - ISTE inspires educators worldwide to use technology to innovate teaching and learning, accelerate good practice and solve tough problems in education by providing community, knowledge and the ISTE Standards, a framework for rethinking education and empowering learners
John Meehan - If you are interested in gamification, check out John Meehan's website! There's a ton of resources, even if you don't buy the book.
GamifyEd - Another resource for all things gamification!
Danielson Connection: Each of our podcasts will be connected to the Danielson Framework. As educators, we use the Danielson model to guide our lesson planning. There are four domains to the Danielson model. Domain 1 includes Planning and Preparation. This domain includes subcategories such as knowledge of students, setting instructional outcomes, and designing assessments. Domain 2 includes the classroom environment. This domain includes everything in a teacher's classroom culture. Domain 3 addresses the instruction. This is the "meat" of a teacher's day to day life. What happens in a lesson and following the lesson is included in Domain 3. Finally, Domain 4 has professional responsibilities. Both Allison and Emily regularly grow their professional practice by participating in communities and attending conferences. This falls under Domain 4. Each episode we will outline how our chosen strategy connects to the Danielson Framework.
Music Credit to scottholmesmusic.com for use of the track "Hotshot" in our intro and outro.