Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following question to our featured guest:
The Conversation
In this episode, host and UCET President Kiera Beddes is joined by a very special guest: Utah State Superintendent Dr. Molly Hart.
Dr. Hart shares her remarkable journey through the world of education, having served in nearly every role imaginable—from paraprofessional and substitute teacher to principal and school board member. Driven by a desire to bring a stronger educator voice to policymaking, she now leads the state with a focus on human-centered learning. She discusses the challenges of modern student apathy and disengagement, reframing education not just as a series of tasks, but as a fundamental human experience that must engage all our senses.
UCET Elements
When asked to choose from the four conference strands—Spark, Amplify, Flow, and Grounded—Dr. Hart finds her anchor in Grounded.
For Dr. Hart, staying Grounded means more than just following data; it’s about aligning actions with core principles and cutting through the "noise" of public and political discourse. She speaks passionately about maintaining balance and high standards while never losing sight of the "magical" purpose of teaching: helping students grow without letting the weight of the profession lead to burnout. This conversation serves as a powerful reminder to reach for the stars while keeping our feet firmly on the ground.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to UCET
00:45 Meet Dr Molly Hart
02:27 Education as Human Experience
03:34 Senses and Student Engagement
04:18 Conference Elements Overview
04:58 Why Grounded Matters
05:17 Staying Grounded Amid Noise
06:40 Keep Reaching for Stars
07:11 Closing and Next Time
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." Don't miss the chance to hear from leaders like Dr. Hart as we explore how to stay grounded in our practice while sparking new innovations.
Find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversation
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes sits down with UCET conference keynote speaker Bennett Borden, the founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners. As a leader in AI-focused law, strategy, and development, Bennett brings a profound perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of human knowledge and instruction.
Bennett identifies three classroom essentials for the AI era: psychological safety so students can take intellectual risks, purpose and meaning so they understand why learning matters, and a skilled, trusted teacher to guide responsible AI use. He argues that in a world where AI makes "answers" cheap, the teacher's role shifts from being a primary source of information to a shaper of meaning—acting as a curator, sense-maker, and ethical anchor for their students.
UCET Elements
When exploring our conference strands, Bennett chooses Grounded as his key element. He believes that while innovation is vital, it must be balanced with foundational principles to keep technology from destabilizing what truly matters in education.
He describes AI as a "super suit" for educators—a tool that can personalize learning and amplify a teacher's impact rather than replace it. This conversation offers a fascinating sneak peek into his keynote address on leading transformative AI in education and how we can maintain our human "grounding" in a high-tech world.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to UCET
00:47 Meet Bennett Borden: Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners
01:47 Why AI in Education?
02:36 Three Classroom Essentials: Safety, Purpose, and Guidance
06:06 Teachers as Meaning Makers in an AI Era
06:46 How EdTech is Redefining the Teaching Profession
09:30 AI as the Teacher's "Super Suit"
10:51 Choosing the Elements: Why "Grounded" Wins
11:29 Navigating Grounded Innovation
12:30 Keynote Sneak Peek: Leading Transformative AI
13:36 Conference Wrap-Up
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." Don't miss Bennett Borden's keynote address, where he will dive deeper into the strategies for integrating AI with purpose and judgment. Find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversation
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes is joined by Carly Maloney, the 2024 Utah Teacher of the Year and a current Utah Teacher Fellow. Carly wears many hats, teaching psychology and English to newcomer multilingual learners at Viewmont High School, as well as serving as an online instructor and mentor coach.
Carly shares her signature "recipe" for an ideal learning environment: strong relationships, teachers as lifelong learners, and students with a growth mindset. She discusses the importance of creating a safe space where mistakes are celebrated as part of the learning process—a philosophy she modeled recently by using AI tutors with her AP students to ensure learning continued during her maternity leave.
UCET Elements
When exploring the four conference strands—Spark, Amplify, Flow, and Grounded—Carly identifies most strongly with Amplify. She views technology as a powerful vehicle for equity, giving students more voice and choice in how they engage with the curriculum.
Reflecting on the evolution of EdTech, Carly notes that while tools now allow us to personalize learning and offer virtual field trips, the core of "good teaching" remains unchanged. Whether in a physical classroom or an online space, the holistic connection between a teacher and their students is the one element that technology can never replace—only enhance.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to the UCET Podcast + Meet Carly Maloney
00:23 Carly’s Teaching Roles & Utah Teacher of the Year Journey
01:36 The “Recipe” for an Ideal Learning Environment
03:37 Modeling Lifelong Learning: AI, Mistakes, and Growth Mindset
05:56 UCET Elements Overview: Spark, Amplify, Flow, Grounded
06:31 Why “Amplify” Matters: Student Voice, Choice & Equity
08:10 AI Tutors in Action: Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
09:22 EdTech Then vs. Now: What Changes—and What Never Does
14:21 UCET Conference Tip: Make Connections with the Experts
15:41 Final Thanks + Conference Details & Sign-Off
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversations
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes is joined by Lindsey, a fourth-year special education teacher in the Granite School District and a current Utah Teacher Fellow. Lindsey shares her inspiring journey from higher education and school secretary roles into the classroom—a transition sparked by the unique challenges of the COVID-19 era.
Lindsey discusses the vital role of the Utah Teacher Fellows, a non-partisan nonprofit dedicated to teacher leadership and retention. Her "essential element" for the modern classroom is a balanced hybrid approach: finding the sweet spot between direct, analog instruction (like textbooks and paper) and individualized online curriculum. She emphasizes that technology is a powerful partner, but never a replacement for the foundational skills and human connection found in traditional methods.
UCET Elements
Among the four conference strands, Lindsey feels most connected to Amplify. Working in special education, she is passionate about helping her students build confidence and realize the power of their own voices.
She shares how supportive tech tools—particularly in writing—can help students "Amplify" their thoughts and abilities. Reflecting on the post-COVID landscape, Lindsey reminds us that while technology has fundamentally shifted how we deliver instruction, the creativity, enthusiasm, and relevance a teacher brings to the room remain the most timeless elements of education.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to the UCET Podcast + Series Intro
00:28 Meet Lindsey: From School Secretary to Special Ed Teacher
01:11 Becoming a Utah Teacher Fellow (and Why It Fit)
02:18 What Are the Utah Teacher Fellows?
02:45 Essential Classroom Element: The Hybrid Analog + Digital Approach
04:31 Why Paper Still Matters: Foundational Skills & Real-World Surprises
05:56 UCET Elements Spotlight: “Amplify” Student Voice & Confidence
08:24 How Technology Changed Teaching: Post-COVID Shifts + What Stays Timeless
10:34 Tech as Enhancement, Not Replacement: Finding the Balance
11:39 Wrap-Up + UCET Conference Invitation
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversation
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes welcomes David (Dave) Blake, the EdTech Coordinator for Box Elder School District. With 23 years of experience in education and serving his second year on the UCET board, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge on how technology integrates with high-quality instruction.
Dave outlines his three essential elements for a great classroom: strong student connections, high student engagement, and frequent opportunities for students to respond. He emphasizes the importance of creating space for hesitant speakers and the power of "messy learning," where vulnerability and collaboration lead to multiple paths toward an answer.
UCET Elements
When discussing the UCET conference theme, Dave notes that while Spark resonates with his love for discovering new ideas, Amplify is his true favorite. He believes UCET’s greatest strength is its focus on lead-class instructional practices first, using technology as the tool to enhance and elevate those methods.
Reflecting on the evolution of the classroom—from simple whiteboards to modern displays—Dave highlights how tech has allowed for faster, "chunked" instruction and immediate feedback. However, he maintains that teacher collective efficacy and human relationships remain the core, unchanging elements of successful schooling.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Welcome to the UCET Podcast + Mini-Series on the Elements of Education
00:32 Meet David Blake: From Math Teacher to District EdTech Coordinator
01:06 Behind the Scenes at UCET: Board Service & the Rural Education Voice
02:04 David’s Essential Elements of a Great Classroom: Connection, Engagement, Responding
04:00 Messy Learning Done Right: Vulnerability, Collaboration, and Multiple Paths
06:08 Which UCET Element Fits Best? Spark vs. Amplify (and Why Amplify Wins)
08:23 How Tech Has Changed Teaching vs. What Never Changes
10:34 UCET Conference Survival Tips: Go With a Friend, Reflect, and Decompress
12:02 Final Thanks & Wrap-Up
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversation
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes sits down with Stacey King, a Logan native, Utah State University alum, and a powerhouse in the Utah edtech community. With a diverse background ranging from math and family consumer sciences to computer science, Stacey brings a unique "problem-solver" lens to the classroom.
Stacey breaks down her three essential elements for a thriving classroom: an engaged teacher, engaged students, and robust support from parents and administrators. She also shares her wisdom from 13 years of online teaching, discussing how tools like Canvas and individualized video can bridge gaps for students and remove barriers to learning.
UCET Elements
While the UCET conference features four distinct strands—Spark, Amplify, Flow, and Grounded—Stacey finds her strongest connection with Spark.
Focusing on emerging tech and transformative strategies, she offers a vital reminder: technology should never be used for its own sake. For Stacey, the "Spark" must always be purposeful, meeting specific instructional needs while remaining firmly Grounded in evidence-based pedagogy. She reflects on how tech has streamlined the "backend" of teaching and provided new avenues for differentiation, all while maintaining that the human connection remains the most timeless element of all.
Episode Timeline
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversation
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes is joined by Ryan Rarick, an Educational Pathway Teacher and Instructional Coach from Washington County School District. Ryan shares his insights on the core components of an ideal classroom—quality instruction, safety, and organization—and how technology acts as a force multiplier for student and teacher voices.
UCET Elements
This episode highlights the Amplify element (elevating student voice and equity), but Ryan’s insights also touch on the full spectrum of our conference theme. Whether you are looking to Spark curiosity with emerging tech, find your Flow in leadership and coaching, or stay Grounded in evidence-based pedagogy, this series sets the stage for everything you’ll experience this March.
Episode Timeline
00:00 Introduction to the UCET Podcast
00:54 Meet Ryan Rarick: Educator and Instructional Coach
02:30 Core Elements of an Ideal Classroom
05:54 Exploring UCET’s Educational Elements
06:43 Amplifying Teacher and Student Voices
10:15 The Impact of Educational Technology
13:07 Conclusion and Conference Invitation
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
The Conversation
In this episode, host Kiera Beddes is joined by Traci Rindlisbach and Kelli Cannon, both dedicated members of the UCET board. Together, they dive into the "UCET Elements" theme, exploring how classrooms thrive when they are built on a foundation of relationships, trust, and empathy.
They discuss the shift from the "sage on the stage" to the "guide on the side," highlighting how students have evolved from passive consumers into active producers of content. From AI awareness to authentic assessments like podcasts and portfolios, Traci and Kelli share how technology facilitates a more personalized and curious learning environment.
The UCET Elements
This episode introduces our four conference strands: Spark, Amplify, Flow, and Grounded.
Whether you are looking to elevate student voice or build a toolkit of proven practices, this conversation sets the stage for our upcoming gathering this March.
Episode Timeline
Conference Details
This year's conference is March 16 & March 17th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "UCET Elements." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at: ucet.org/conference/
Special thanks to Kayla Towner for the podcast producing & editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
If you want to learn more about the Utah Tech Leaders Network, check out their webpage here: https://www.uen.org/techleaders/
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
If you want to see Katie's conference keynote video about the Tech Madness theme, you can check it out on our UCET youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/zpnw8bDOVMM?si=_6zvFa4cLgauMHxu
If you want to see more of Katie's work at UEN, check out the UEN PDtv playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwAO9f41OadDzyrmzB53eQZWPjhO4ZULp
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
If you want to see Tricia's conference keynote video where she jumps out of an airplane, you can see it on our UCET youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/kBlzymbtIeU?si=DLDjcYmjHhwEMBXf
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
If you want to see the keynote "flash mob" that Jared references in his episode, you can see a recording of it here: https://youtu.be/wl4O3AJcpJk?si=DTzmHFQ0RA8ZTeKj
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk all things Utah, education, and technology. In this special series, we ask the following questions to our featured guests:
This year's conference is Feb 25th & 26th at the Salt Palace. Our theme is "Authentic Intelligence." If you want to attend the UCET conference as a vendor, or as an attendee, you can find more info at https://ucet.org/conference/
Our host, Kiera, sat down with Lauren Merkley, Teacher Fellow and UCET Featured Speaker, to discuss the professional learning standard of Implementation. Find the rest of the standards here: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/educatordevelopment/professionallearning
Over the course of the episode, we dive into some of the following questions:
Thanks to Kiera for hosting and for Matt Winters' help in sound editing!
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Our host, Kiera, sat down with social studies teacher, coach, and Teacher Fellow Scott Judy, from Davis School District to discuss the professional learning standard of Learning Design. Find the rest of the standards here: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/educatordevelopment/professionallearning
Over the course of the episode, we dive into some of the following questions:
Thanks to Kiera for hosting and for Matt Winters' help in sound editing!
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Our hosts, Kiera and Derek, sat down with two specialists at the Utah State Board of Education, Davina Sauthoff and Katie Dewey Hill to discuss the professional learning standard of Skillful Leader. Find the rest of the standards here: https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/educatordevelopment/professionallearning
Over the course of the episode, we dive into some of the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we have a "Media Moment" to reflect on the library media standards - reading engagement, information & research, and media literacy - and how they affect our classrooms and communities.
Thanks to Derek & Kiera for hosting and for Matt Winters' help in sound editing!
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This season we added a new host, Derek Larson, to chat with our first guest of the season, Chris Haught. She is the technology/media specialist for the Southwest Educational Development Center (SEDC). She also serves on the UCET and UELMA governing boards.
Over the course of the episode, we dive into some of the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we have a "Media Moment" to reflect on the library media standards - reading engagement, information & research, and media literacy - and how they affect our classrooms and communities.
Thanks to Derek & Kiera for hosting and for Matt Winters' help in sound editing!
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Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with Jared Covili and Matt Winters from the UCET board to bookend the season.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the Meaningful Inclusion conference happening this June in 5 different locations around the state. This conference is designed for everyone: school administrators, general and special education teachers, instructional coaches, related services providers, educator preparation program staff, and student teachers are encouraged to attend. This free, one-and-a-half-day conference will feature engaging keynote speakers, thought-provoking panel discussions, and expert-led sessions on best practices for inclusion, along with tools and resources for implementation.
Register today on the conference website: https://web.cvent.com/event/d21366bc-63bd-4600-a4bf-5992433f84e9/summary
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Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with the director of ULEAD, Dr. Meghan Everette to dive a little deeper into the goals of ULEAD and the work they are doing in UTed right now.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the ULEAD website. There are two features worth noting, the promising practice submission form and the ULEAD topic request form. Both forms allow teachers to share awesome instructional strategies worth highlighting and finding evidence-based research to support further learning and growth for their classrooms.
Check it out here:
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with our new UCET board members as well as several attendees live at the conference.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the Show Up for Teachers conference, coming up July 19th. The 2023 Show Up for Teachers Conference will be held at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. This is an educator wellness conference hosted by Utah First Lady Abby Cox. Each school district has an allotted number of seats based on full time district educators, so if your district is full, you can add your name to the waitlist. It’s a wonderful experience and I encourage you to attend (plus it’s free for educators!) Find out more here: https://www.showupforteachers.org/
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with Brandon Harrison, current UCET board member and Technology Integration Specialist for CUES as well as Joe B. Wright, the executive director of SEDC.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the URSA conference, coming up July 12th - 14th. The 2023 URSA Conference will be held on the campus of Utah State University Eastern in Price. We are seeking presentations on educational topics from all subject areas pre-K through 12 grade. Sessions will include a 20-minute Over the Shoulder, a 1 or 2-hour traditional or BYOD, and 2-hour Playground Hand-On sessions. Proposals will be accepted through March 31, 2023. If you are interested in presenting, submit your session proposal here. Presenters will be notified via email of their selection status by Friday, April 14, 2023.
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with Michele Edgley, the current UELMA president.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the UELMA conference, coming up March 10th. This year’s UELMA conference theme is Libraries are Freadom. You can find more information on how to register on the UELMA conference website here: https://sites.google.com/uelma.org/annualconference2023/
You can follow the UELMA in all the following ways:
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with Tabitha Pacheco - Director of the Utah Teacher Fellows and Teacher and Community Engagement Specialist Stephan Seabury.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the Utah Teacher Fellows Podcast. The current cohort of the Utah Teacher Fellows started a podcast where they focus on sharing teacher stories to advocate for the education profession.
Ryan Rarick (@Coach_Rarick) from Washington County School District and Audryn Damron (@audryn_d) from Granite School District are the hosts and Kayla Towner (@mrstowner9) from UEN is the producer. You can listen to the top 3 episodes on the bulleted list below or you can catch up on all the available episodes here: https://utah-teacher-fellows-podcast.simplecast.com/
Check out their podcast to see what awesome things are happening in Fellows classrooms across the state. If you are interested in the work the Utah Teacher Fellows are doing, applications for the next cohort are going to open in the Spring. Contact the program director Tabitha Pacheco at tabithap@hopestreetgroup.org for more info.
You can follow the Utah Teacher Fellows in all the following ways:
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with Melanie Durfee, Michael Hakkarinen, and Rick Gaisford, (the Digital Teaching & Learning team at USBE) about digital teaching & learning in Utah and how teachers adjust to the rapidly changing nature of technology.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the ULEAD, a research clearinghouse and repository of accessible electronic resources designed to improve practices in the public schools of the state. UCET + ULEAD announced a partnership for UCET23 called the Highlight Hive. We are providing a space for LEAs to share their innovative practices with the larger state community. Many leaders in this group are engaged in amazing practices within our state and we want to provide a space for you to share. If you know others that may be interested in presenting in a poster/table style presentation at UCET23, reach out to the ULEAD Director, Meghan Everette at meghan.everette@schools.utah.gov.
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we get the chance to chat with Justin Brooksby from the Utah Education Network (UEN) about what it means to connect different people and places within the Utah educational system.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we spotlight the eMedia hub on the UEN website. eMedia is a digital library of educational resources created specifically for Utah educators. eMedia makes content openly accessible to all, as well as additional licensed content available to Utah users with appropriate permissions, customized alignment tools for the Utah Core Standards will provide additional value for Utah educators, with evaluation rubrics to facilitate content vetting. You can explore the resource at https://emedia.uen.org/.
You can follow Justin on Twitter at @brooksby or follow Utah Education Network (UEN) on Twitter at @uennews.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to season 3 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we sit down with Teacher Winters, the current UCET president to discuss his chosen theme of the year and what it means to him. During this episode, we also chat with Jared Covili, a past UCET president, and current ISTE affiliate representative for the UCET board, about what role he plays in bringing together different groups under the UCET umbrella.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we discuss how to start (and maintain) a movement. As was mentioned in the episode, edtech people are the best kind of people and the future of UCET continues to look bright as we grow and connect with other coalitions to make education in Utah the best it can be. You can follow Matt at @teacherwinters on Twitter and or his website https://www.teacherwinters.net and you can follow Jared at @covili on Twitter or on his website http://www.jaredcovili.com.
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 9 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we got the chance to chat with Becca Esplin, edtech coach for Iron County and Braxton Thornley, secondary ELA teacher and school technology coach from Jordan District, about how they teach their students to use a variety of digital objects and exercise their creativity.
You can follow their work on Twitter - @edtechbyte for Becca, @BraxtonThornley for Braxton, and @KBeddes for Kiera. Kiera also referenced the book Originals by Adam Grant a couple times in this episode. You can check out the Amazon link for the book here.
Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions (and more!) with our guests:
At the end of the episode, we take a minute to spotlight the amazing eMedia resource in Utah’s Online Library, EdcampUT happening in June, and the LAST #utedchat of the year. Next season’s episodes of the UCET podcast will start again in September.
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Welcome back to episode 8 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we sat down with two library media specialists to chat about their work, how they go about finding resources for their libraries, and how they can collaborate with teachers. We got the chance to speak with Cindy Mitchell and Lisa Morey from Jordan School District.
You can follow their work on the Kiss the Book Blog (kissthebook.blogspot.com) or follow Cindy on Twitter @KisstheBook, or you can listen in on the Kiss the Book podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kiss-the-book/id1448161701) and follow the Kiss the Book Pinterest boards (https://www.pinterest.com/kissthebook/_saved/)
Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions (and more!) with our library media specialist guests:
At the end of the episode, we take a minute to spotlight the upcoming EdcampUT events happening in April and June. Check out www.ucet.org/edcamp for more info about when and how to register!
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Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 7 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we take advantage of the opportunity of being together in person at the UCET conference to talk to a bunch of attendees as well as interview the UCET president, Clint Stephens. You can follow Clint on Twitter @sedcclint and check out his website https://sedcclint.com/ for more of his work with the Southwest Educational Development Center (SEDC).
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions to attendees at this year’s conference:
At the end of the episode, we take a minute to spotlight the upcoming EdcampUT events happening in April and June. Check out www.ucet.org/edcamp for more info about when and how to register!
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UCET Newsletter: https://ucet.org/newsletter/
UCET Edcamps: https://ucet.org/edcamp/
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 6 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we are focusing on how to provide opportunities for students to engage virtually with experts, teams, and students, locally and globally. We not only want to discuss how to bring the world into our classrooms but how we can take our classrooms out into the world. We have two wonderful guests on this episode, Dany Macías, a teacher in Alpine School District, and Matt Winters, a UEN instructor.
Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we discussed some of the best ways to develop global citizens, for our students and for ourselves as educators. If you want more, you can follow Dany on Instagram @Book_Talk_Lady and Matt can be found on Twitter @TeacherWinters or https://www.teacherwinters.net/
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 5 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we are focusing on how to plan and provide professional learning experiences for a grade-level team, department, school, or professional conference, and how teachers can find the best professional learning for themselves. We have two guests on this episode, Daron Kennett, the Professional Learning Supervisor for Davis School District, and Rob Bentley, a UEN instructor.
Over the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we discussed the future of professional learning and how teachers can take ownership of their own professional development. If you want more, you can read Daron’s book The Game Plan: A Multi-Year Blueprint to Create a School Culture of Literacy and Data Analysis and you can follow Rob at @robobent on Twitter.
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 4 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we are focusing on modeling and facilitating the responsible repurposing and remixing of digital resources by students by discussing innovation in education and how teachers and students can best adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape. We have two guests on this episode, Quinn Rollins, a social studies teacher with Granite district and Kayla Towner, a UEN instructor, former elementary teacher with Davis district.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we discussed why some educators are reluctant to change and how we can encourage innovation for all of our students. As was mentioned in the episode, we can’t just teach how we were taught, we can and should innovate to be better. You can follow Quinn at @jedikermit on Twitter and you can follow Kayla at @mrstowner9 on Twitter.
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 3 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we focus on encouraging responsible evaluation and appropriate responses to others’ online communications through the lens of educational activism. We have two guests on this episode, John Arthur, Utah’s 2021 Teacher of the Year from Salt Lake City School District, and Brooke Anderson, Data & Impact Specialist with the Utah Teacher Fellows and Teacher Specialist with Jordan District.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
At the end of the episode, we discuss some simple ways that teachers can start making positive changes for their schools and communities. As was mentioned in the episode, we need to make sure our kids are going to the joyous, just schools that they deserve, and teachers are a big part of making that happen. You can follow John at @9thevermore on Twitter and Youtube and you can follow Brooke at @anderbrooke on Twitter.
Special thanks to Matt Winters for the sound editing and Kiera Beddes for hosting.
Welcome back to episode 2 of the UCET podcast, where we talk about all things Utah, education, and technology. In this episode, we focus on technology use in the liberal arts and discuss the place for liberal arts in a STEM focused world. We have three guests on this episode, Trent Mikesell from Nebo School District, Carol Shackelford from Jordan District, and Deborah Gatrell from Granite School District, with a combined total of 45 years in teaching the liberal arts.
Over of the course of this episode, we discuss the following questions:
We end the episode with a special highlight on Scrible, a web-based curation, annotation, and writing tool to help students manage the research process better. Go to https://www.scrible.com/utah/ for more information, or contact your district's digital learning specialist or school librarian for ideas on how to incorporate this resource into your classroom.
If you want to continue the conversation, join us for #utedchat on Twitter, Wednesdays at 9 p.m. MST or go to www.ucet.org/newsletter to subscribe to the monthly UCET newsletter. Give Deborah a follow on Twitter @DeborahGatrell1 or Kiera Beddes @KBeddes. You can follow Trent's book reviews on Goodreads, here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/960927-trent-mikesell.
We start off the episode, introducing our new host, Kiera Beddes, a new member of the UCET board and an edtech teacher specialist with Jordan District. You can find Kiera on Twitter, @KBeddes.
Our topic today focuses on how to seek out, join, and participate in local and global learning communities to pursue professional learning and stay current with research that supports student learning. Our featured guests are Ian Davey, a digital teaching and learning specialist with Ogden School District and Pam Turley, an edtech specialist with Nebo School District. You can find Ian on Twitter @iancdavey and at his website here: https://sites.google.com/view/ian-davey-prof-portfolio/home. Pam is on Twitter @pamturley55 and on her website here: https://sites.google.com/nebo.edu/nebo-ed-tech/home.
Topics covered in this episode:
We wrap up the episode with a couple of highlight on things dealing with the topic. For this episode, we spotlight the weekly edchat, #utedchat on Twitter, Wednesday nights at 9 p.m MST. and the Google Educator Group Utah. You can check out more about joining GEG Utah here: https://sites.google.com/pd.uen.org/geg-utah/home
Thanks for joining us and we will see you next month!
Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a special conversation live at UCET 2021! Joining the conversation is Cory Henwood, Emma Moss, David Joy, Frances Shoaf, Samantha Mitchell, Maxine Dee, and many others. Throughout the hour we talk about what is happening education, designing lesson plans, and engaging students through outdoor education and igniting their passions. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
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Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a special conversation with UCET 2021 Keynote Olivia Van Ledtje and Cynthia Merrill. Olivia, better known as LivBits on Social Media, is a teenage Book Activist whose goal is to help engage students with books online. Come join the conversation about a vital perspective in education: the students!
Join Olivia on social media at @thelivbits or at her site thelivbits.com.
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Just a reminder to join UCET for UCET 2021 on March 20th. This online conference features teachers, trainers, and administrators from across Utah and the world engaging in discussions about best practices in education. Sign up to attend at UCET.org.
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Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a conversation about the effects of COVID-19 on educators across Utah. Joining Matt for this episode is Shawn Berry from Quest Academy, Cooper Remkes from Wahlquist Junior High School, and Mary Saylor from Launch High School. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
Just a reminder to join UCET for UCET 2021 on March 20th. This online conference features teachers, trainers, and administrators from across Utah and the world engaging in discussions about best practices in education. Sign up to attend at UCET.org.
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Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a conversation about the importance of charter schools in Utah with Stephan Seabury and Nate Marshall from Providence Hall. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
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Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a conversation about being an advocate as a teacher with Caren Burns, Amy Jaskowick, and Scott Judy. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
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Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a conversation about avoiding teacher burnout with Kiera Beddes, Cory Henwood, Sally James, and Taunya James. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
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Join our host, Matthew Winters, for a conversation about gratitude and voice in teaching with Mario and Alberto Herraez-Velazquez, Kacie O'Maley, And Tony Zani. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
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UCET Podcast host Matthew Winters sits down with Emma Moss and Rachel Wright for a conversation about how to make your online classes more beautiful and enriching. If you would like to be on a future episode of UCET Podcast, please email matthew.winters@ucet.org
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