The Real Techsperts of RUSD: Recent Episodes
Randy Venne & Julia Evje
Welcome to The Real Techsperts of RUSD, where ed tech integration is key. We discuss ways to make technology and education mesh in a conversational tone. Each episode also features a guest that adds their wisdom and experience to our topic. New episodes will be released monthly during the school year.
In Episode 14, Julia and Randy share the theory behind Digital Choice boards and similar instructional tools. They also dive deeper to give variations and examples of how giving students options can enhance the attitudes and outcomes of student learning.
In this episode of The Real Techpsperts of RUSD, Julia and Randy look to unlock the mysteries of the digital native. Hallways and classrooms are filled with them using their devices. Learn how to make the most of these tech-infused students. The techsperts even sit down a student to get his take on being a digital native in our schools.
Julia and Randy talk about integrating technology in the specialist classes, but that’s not to say classroom teachers won’t pick up some useful information.
In this episode Julia and Randy talk about the world of coding and how it can fit into your classroom. They also sit down with RUSD graduate Tonya Simms and chat about how coding began for her in school and got her the career she now holds. It's a fascinating tool that increases engagement check out this episode today!
Please listen to episode 10 of The Real Techsperts of RUSD podcast. Julia and Randy talk about the big topic of small group instruction using technology. In this episode we focus on Quizziz, Google Forms, and Google Classroom, giving you specific ideas to utilize these programs in a small group setting.
🎙️In the guest segment, Stephanie Skaarnes, the IB Coordinator at Starbuck takes time to chat about the wonders of Flipgrid and how to manage students using devices in small groups. 👉 Ask a Google Certified Educator answers a question about organizing your Gmail
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Julia and Randy talk about some of the apps available to you through Classlink that will enhance your instruction. Get to know more about Flocabulary, CultureGrams, and Discovery Education. Then they interview Jodi Gatzke to learn about tech and other resources available through the IMC.
Randy and Julia discuss all things integration in the premier episode of the Real Techsperts of RUSD. They share their excitement for the new student devices in buildings as well as their one wish for the school year. The other tech integrators join the podcast as guests and give their favorite tech tips.
In this bonus episode, Julia and Randy chat about things you can have your students do as you send them out for summer vacation. They also sit down with Melissa Donaldson from the Racine Public Library to hear about the programming they offer.
This time Julia and Randy talk about using your computer and data in a secure manner. To help get the scoop on all things cyber-security the special guest is Chief Information Officer, Tim Peltz. Be sure to listen and learn about 2-step verification, your webcam, passwords and much more.
Julia and Randy reach out to a handful of administrators to get their take on technology integration. Listen to what the heads of some schools are looking for in your classrooms as they observe instruction.
In the fourth release of our podcast, we hope that we can introduce some of you to the world of blended learning. Additionally, we will stir up some interest and motivation to create your own blended lessons. Our guest Joanna Borchardt, from Park High School, shared some her ideas for successful implementation of educational strategies in a blended learning environment. As you start down the path of blended learning, please reach out to your tech integrator for support and they will be happy to lend a hand.
This episode is filled with usable suggestions for digital tech management. Hosts Randy and Julia discuss ways to physically handle the devices as well as technical tips for safely using technology in your classroom.
In this episode of the Real Techsperts of RUSD podcast, we go over some good ideas for conducting research and improving information literacy. In addition, we chat about how that might look with limited access to devices. More importantly, this episode features our first guest, Library Media Specialist Mark Westhoff, who helps us take a dive into the topic of making technology and research mesh.
In addition to introducing the Real Techsperts of RUSD podcast, we discuss ways to keep your technology skills current. Hosts Randy and Julia cover podcasts, social media, blogs, conferences and more in this premiere episode.