Coffee Break with Ernest Dixon: Recent Episodes
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K-12 education can become overwhelming, so it’s good to take a break every now and then and reflect. Join former teacher and current director of education at Blocksi Inc. Ernest Dixon each week as he interviews educators and school IT admins about their work with students and the use of technology. If you”re happy with your classroom monitoring system, need help with student wellbeing, or just want to be more K-12 tech-savvy, this show is for you.
We're delighted to present the second episode featuring Lyle Dadian, the Senior Director of Instructional Technology at ClassLink. Blocksi is teamed up with ClassLink to simplify digital learning, eliminate distractions in the classroom, and enable educators to dedicate more time to assisting their students' education.
Coffee Break with Ernest Dixon is back with season 3! Lisa Jones, Education Technology Director at Vicksburg Warren School District, is the first guest in this new season.From her first-hand experience as an active Blocksi user, Lisa presents how Blocksi helps protect kids from threats, self-harm, and cyberbullying. Lisa will introduce you to the context of adding education in front of the technology director, the differences between Cloud-Based & Appliance-Based Content Filtering, and importance of black history month.
In the last episode before the season finale, Ernest hosts Brooke Lowery, M.Ed. Listen to the episode and find out how friEdTech manages to grow synchronous learning, and see at which events you can meet them in the following spring. Even though she doesn't drink coffee, you'll learn who the people that influenced her the most to make an impact on educational technology in the United States are.
In our third episode, we host Wade Grant, Information Security and Data Privacy Officer at the Mississippi Department of Education.
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! 🙏
In the latest Coffee Break episode we host the great Matt Miller!
Google-Certified Innovator and author of the books Ditch That Textbook and *Ditch That Homework* influences thousands of educators in educational technology and e-learning worldwide.
What are the best practices in education? Which historical figure would Matt Miller choose to have coffee with? What's his favorite school subject?
To learn more, listen now to our latest episode!
Coffee Break is back with Season 2!
In the first episode we'll introduce you our new team members:
- Robert Wall, Blocksi Guru
- Jonathan Powell, Account Executive
- Kendall Freeman, Customer Success Manager
In the season finale, Ernest hosts two guests that were the most influential and helpful at the beginning of his career.
From a student - to the Vice President of Student Affairs: Learn how Dr. Tara helps to have the best student experience at LeMoyne-Owen College.
Find out how the Hinds Community College Foundation where Mr. Mark works helps students get new opportunities to attend college with scholarships.
How do we solve the problem of thinking that "The alternative methods of receiving income seem to be more appealing than staying in a class for two additional years"?
New Coffee Break with Ernest Dixon! ☕️
Grab your cup of coffee and listen to today’s guests with rich experiences in education - dr. Tonya Drake & Kimberly Vaughn.
Listen to our last episode before season finale! 🏁
Take a break and grab your coffee ☕️
This episode is a little bit different from the others. Ernest hosts Scott Bucci, an account executive at Blocksi.
Don't miss our "Never have I ever - Work from home edition" discussion 🎧
We are continuing our Coffee Break series with Ernest Dixon ☕️
Listen to Ernest how he touches on important health and wellness topics with Eugene Morgan & Jarius Williams.
They discuss physical activity, nutrition and share some tips on a healthy lifestyle.
Pour yourself a cup of your favorite coffee and enjoy the conversation!
We are continuing our Coffee Break series with Ernest Dixon ☕️
Listen to Ernest how he touches on important educational topics with Mike Mendoza, a Network Analyst from the Cajon Valley Union School District.
They discuss blended learning practices and ideas on how to eliminate distractions and spark curiosity inside the classroom and across the school district.
Pour yourself a cup of your favorite coffee and enjoy the conversation!
Coffee break with Ernest Dixon and today’s guest Jessica Holly.
What does former educator and current nonprofit business owner of Empower YOUniversity prefer - tea or coffee?
How important is the right connection between principal, teachers and students?
What does Black history month mean to Jessica?
Coffee break with Ernest Dixon and today’s guest Darice Robbs.
What kind of coffee does K3 instructional math coach drink?
What are her tips for virtual learning?
Black history month is here - what does it mean to Darice?
Coffee break with Ernest Dixon and today’s guest Dustin Mundey.:
What kind of coffee does Director of technology and social media at Hamilton City School District prefer?
How is Blocksi helping educators and students at Hamilton City School District during Covid times?
Best tips about virtual learning?
Best features at Blocksi?
Grab your favourite cup of coffee and listen! ☕️