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We wrap up the final episode of Dads in Ed by bringing back Brent and letting Super Fan Bill on to the show. Of course he brings the tech issues with him!
Thanks for all the memories, listeners!
After sharing some Christmas tree fails, we had a fantastic, wide-ranging interview discussion with Google Education Evangelist Jaime Casap. From his work now with Google to two new projects that are coming soon, Jaime shares some fantastic insight on how much education really has changed and what are the real differences between now and the 1800s.
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99% Invisible: https://twitter.com/99piorg
Slides Carnival: https://www.slidescarnival.com/
"The New Education": https://www.amazon.com/New-Education-Revolutionize-University-Students/dp/0465079725
The guys welcomed digital storyteller, educator, keynote, Ken Shelton http://twitter.com/k_shelton to the show! Ken talked about the state of UCLA football, the evolution of his talk on equity, and what drives him in education.
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Mustache Smash: https://www.amazon.com/Spin-Master-Games-Moustache-Smash/dp/B00IGR5EQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543457726&sr=8-1&keywords=mustache+smash
We Were Eight Years in Power: https://www.amazon.com/We-Were-Eight-Years-Power/dp/0399590560
In this episode, Devin & Josh welcome Catlin Tucker https://twitter.com/Catlin_Tucker to talk about why this year was the right year to take a sabbatical, how she is continuing to work with teachers this year, and her experience losing her California home to a forest fire a year ago. Plus, she shares the first ever Insta Pot recipe and explains how she got the nickname "Executioner." Yeah, we covered a lot of ground.
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Material UI http://materialui.co
Nebraska Kid Plays Bohemian Rhapsody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg9DOafqmZA
Instant Pot Cheesy Southwestern Lentils & Brown Rice https://www.platingsandpairings.com/instant-pot-cheesy-southwestern-lentils-brown-rice/
Tonight we had a great conversation with Taylor Siebert http://twitter.com/taylorsiebert on how he went from ceiling insulation to providing a place for students across the country to share the content they are creating. Taylor is incredibly insightful about the attributes that have made both of his businesses, Striv http://striv.tv and Class Intercom http://classintercom.com, successful, as well as the people that were instrumental in his life leading up to this point.
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My Names Not Hungry https://twitter.com/namesnothungry
Go Vote! https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/
Subscribed: https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=subscribed+book&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=258011030594&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12072892831590856390&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1021609&hvtargid=kwd-461241640229&ref=pd_sl_6ehogi1kab_e_p38
Secondary principal Nathan Kleinmeyer joins the guys live from ITEC to talk conference talkaways and being half of an edu-power couple.
Note - you will notice a couple gaps later in the conversation where the wifi cutout. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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ITECIA https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23itecia&src=typd
The Danger of a Single Story: https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en
Tonight the guys welcome YULA High School Director of Innovation Michael Cohen, aka The Tech Rabbi http://twitter.com/thetechrabbi, to the show! We talk about his journey of working in marketing and design for non-profits to speaking to his current role at YULA. He shares with us how he brings design and entreprenurship into the classroom. Check out his website: https://linktr.ee/thetechrabbi
Sharing is Caring:
Neb Preps http://twitter.com/thenebpreps
Elementary Book Club for Advanced Readers: https://catlintucker.com/2018/10/elementary-book-club/
Brandon Steiner: https://twitter.com/BrandonSteiner
The guys take on a digital citizenship discussion before welcoming Ames technology coach Patrick Donovan http://twitter.com/donovanscience to the show! We talk the changing role of tech coaches, the latest episode of the Friendly Disruption podcast that he cohosts https://friendlydisruption.podbean.com/, and biking across Iowa.
Sharing is Caring:
Earshot App http://theearshotapp.com
Start With Low Hanging Fruit: http://katiedays.com/blog/2018/09/02/start-with-low-hanging-fruit-resistance-is-good/
Leslie Osborn: https://twitter.com/LPralleOsborn
We kick off season 6 with Jesse Lubinsky http://twitter.com/jlubinsky, Director of Technology & Innovation in New York. We talk about where he got to talk his daughter this summer, what's happening with the new podcast he's co-hosting, and his upcoming trip to Denmark for the Google Innovator Academy.
Sharing is Caring:
Josh's appearance on the Content Generation podcast: http://classintercom.com/the-content-generation-episode-7-josh-allen-lewis-central-community-schools/
Taking Action Club - White Fragility: https://www.amazon.com/White-Fragility-People-About-Racism/dp/0807047414
Partial Credit podcast: http://partial.credit
Nope Chrome extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nope-cant-right-now/hkalleiiedmagdcjgjpciedfeojjlikm?hl=en-US&utm_source=chrome-ntp-launcher
We wrap up the school year with Ames Tech Director Karl Hehr. We talk about his path to get to where he is now, a hilarious story about why his kids are hockey crazy, and how he has, as a tech director, built relationships with teachers and administrators.
Sharing is Caring:
Kayla Nightser, teacher librarian: http://twitter.com/kayla_nightser
Why Teens Should Understand Their Own Brain: https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/05/15/609769519/why-teenagers-should-understand-their-own-brains-and-why-their-teachers-should-t
Is Everyone Really Equal? https://www.amazon.com/Everyone-Really-Equal-Introduction-Multicultural/dp/080775269X
Tonight we welcome tech integrationist Jamie Gilchrist https://twitter.com/jamiemgilchrist to talk about how her district is preparing teaching staff and administrators for moving to a full 1:1 learning environment. We also dive into how her family is transitioning to being a single mom of two.
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GoOpen Summit - June 11 - http://bit.ly/goopenjune11
Out of the Classroom, Out of Touch: http://joshstumpenhorst.com/out-of-the-classroom-and-out-of-touch/
Jon Becker http://twitter.com/jonbecker joins the show to talk about where he sees higher ed going, where he got the idea to "prune and tune" your social media network, and what he would do if his favorite teamed traded for a player that rhymes with "Shmanton."
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Follow Chase Piper: https://twitter.com/chasepipe
Privacy In Context (book): https://www.amazon.com/Privacy-Context-Technology-Policy-Integrity/dp/0804752370
Nick Polyak http://twitter.com/npolyak talks about sustaining culture as a superintendent, how they are supporting career and technical ed, and what he his doing to help train the next generation of superintendents.
Sharing is Caring
Marty Smith's America podcast https://twitter.com/MartySmithESPN/status/980778804573556736
Stop Asking About My Kids' College Plan: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/24/opinion/sunday/stop-asking-about-my-kids-college-plans.html
Josh & Devin re-visit a crazy NCAA tournament and give props to the UMBC Twitter account https://twitter.com/UMBCAthletics
Sharing is Caring:
New YouTube Live: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/03/making-it-easier-to-go-live.html
Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are: https://www.amazon.com/Everybody-Lies-Internet-About-Really/dp/0062390856/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521684665&sr=8-1&keywords=everybody+lies+big+data%2C+new+data%2C+and+what+the+internet+can+tell+us
The guys welcome back CEO of Maker Dads www.maker-dads.com Joe Mazza http://twitter.com/joe_mazza. We got a tour of the home studio and a peek into what's happening in the Maker Dads world. We also talked about the need for students and kids to be making and the power of male role models in kids' lives.
Sharing is Caring:
3Doodler https://www.amazon.com/3Doodler-Create-Plastic-Strands-Non-Toxic/dp/B01LXC9A2N/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520484020&sr=8-3&keywords=3doodler
Weapons of War Ban: https://www.change.org/p/paul-ryan-weapons-of-war-ban?recruiter=858699069&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition
Maker Dad Summer Retreat: https://www.facebook.com/makerdads/photos/a.10151117781860136.778010.562215135/2065501960360670/?type=3&theater
Tim Hus http://twitter.com/timmyhuls joins Devin and Josh to talk about having a school culture where students are comfortable bringing issues to the principal, the origins of the Edgy EDU podcast, and raising kids with different tastes.
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Maker Dads TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqg4o-f71aI4753DA9peDsA
Prism: http://prism.scholarslab.org/
Water Cooler: https://capitalmomnebraska.com/k-12/wisher-talker-doer/
EdVantage Podcast: https://twitter.com/edvantagepod
It's the end of an era at Dads in Ed. Thanks to Brent for all he's given to the show!
Author, speaker, and Chi-town ambassador Kristin Ziemke https://twitter.com/kristinziemke joins the guys to talk about how she works with teachers to integrate technology to improve literacy, especially in the elementary classroom. She also talked about why she has been a strong educational voice in the Net Neutrality debate.
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Taylor Siebert: https://twitter.com/taylorsiebert
CBCSD Instructional Technology Magazine: http://pub.lucidpress.com/1a6ed5cd-e279-4016-932c-12c23f8ab435/
The Outward Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Mindset-Seeing-Beyond-Ourselves/dp/1626567158
Most People: https://www.amazon.com/Most-People-Michael-Leannah/dp/0884485544
I Am a Story: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Story-Dan-Yaccarino/dp/0062411063
Katharine Hale: https://twitter.com/KatharinehHale
Chad Everett: https://twitter.com/chadceverett
Devin and Josh are joined by a surprise 3rd guest, Claire! We talk about the pros and cons of social media as well as get some door decorating pro tips from Devin!
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12DaysTwitter
Pete Souza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petesouza/
Tonight the guys debate Twitter character limits and talk about the good and bad of social media innovation.
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DJI Osmo Mobile: http://store.dji.com/product/osmo-mobile?gclid=CjwKCAiA6K_QBRA8EiwASvtjZd9yV9hv-EC3TalBGBZ8pF9p1w4qsZ8yXEArt0Ph7dBIyjCXgZDVjRoCAnwQAvD_BwE
What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/magazine/what-google-learned-from-its-quest-to-build-the-perfect-team.html
Capital Gains: https://twitter.com/catlett1/status/928764565445165056
We interrupt Game 7 of the World Series to chat with best selling author and Chief Programming Office for EdTech Team, Jennie Magiera. We talk with Jennie about her book, Courageous Edventures; some of the perspective she gets while working for EdTech Team; as well as how she as used social media to connect with others struggling with infertility. If you're in Chicago, check out Jennie's favorite places to eat! tinyurl.com/jennielovesfood
Devin and Josh are live at the ITEC conference, talking about what makes conferences great and what they've been learning. We are joined by 2017 ISTE Making IT Happen Award winner Stacy Behmer, one of the brains behind ITEC. In addition to the behind the scenes peek, she also shares with us how she got to be the #BestAuntEver.
As the calendar turns to October, the guys give their picks for the MLB Postseason and have a great discussion around how we can encourage others to share their failures.
Why We Need to Share Our Failures: http://leggyrodgers.com/2017/01/02/why-we-need-to-share-our-failures/
Sharing is Caring:
Jig Space: https://jig.space/
Can Skateboarding Save Our Schools? https://youtu.be/lHfo17ikSpY
Obvious to You. Amazing to Others: https://youtu.be/xcmI5SSQLmE
Tonight the guys welcomed Eric Ewald http://twitter.com/ericewald_iowa, principal from Iowa City, IA. We talked with Eric about his transition from the classroom to being a principal, how Dads as Principals http://twitter.com/dadsasprincipal got started, and getting Dads on Deck off the ground http://dadsondeck.libsyn.com.
Water Cooler: https://yourot.com/parenting-club/2017/5/24/what-are-we-doing-to-our-children
Sharing is Caring:
iPad Ed Flipboard magazine: https://flipboard.com/@joshallen/ipad-ed-diklshdpz
Learning Transformed: 8 Keys to Designing Tomorrow's Schools, Today: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Transformed-Designing-Tomorrows-Schools/dp/1416623892/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505962591&sr=8-1&keywords=sheninger
Different Schools for a Different World: https://www.amazon.com/Different-Improvement-Citizenship-Learning-Solutions/dp/1943874107/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1505962640&sr=1-2&keywords=shareski
The guys get back to work to kick off season five! We give our opinions related to the much discussed NY Times article Silicon Valley Courts Brand-Name Teachers, Raising Ethics Issues https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/02/technology/silicon-valley-teachers-tech.html and give some late regular season World Series predictions.
Also referenced: http://www.educationdive.com/news/stem-instruction-offers-educational-workforce-benefits-beyond-traditional/503117/
Laura Gilchrist http://twitter.com/lauragilchrist4 joins the show to talk about all of the business relationships that are happening in the KC area, where she developed her love for the outdoors, and what we should be doing for Mother's Day this year! Plus, Brent ends the year with a great mic drop!
Blog post: Ludacris raps Llama Llama: https://www.fatherly.com/activities/ludacris-freestyles-dope-version-llama-llama-red-pajama/
Video: Science in America - Neil deGrasse Tyson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MqTOEospfo
Greg Kulowiec http://twitter.com/gregkulowiec joins the guys to talk virtual reality in education and the fine line of introducing technology to young kids.
Posts of the week:
Devin: Why Journalism May Be the Class of the Future: http://linkis.com/spencerauthor.com/6ktLN
Greg: EdTech Teacher VR Page http://edtechteacher.org/vr
Videos:
Brent: Teaching Students Ethics & Responsibility Through the Use of Technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPB0MGkgteY
Greg: Mars Bus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5JTb_7qv78
Tonight we revisit our NCAA picks and welcome Aaron Maurer http://twitter.com/coffeechugbooks to the show! Aaron talks about the videos he has been creating with his daughter and what it takes to get makers in the classroom.
Book of the week: Escaping the School Leader’s Dunk Tank - How to prevail when others want to see you drown - by Rebecca Coda & Rick Jetter
Podcast: Moonlight Graham podcast https://www.moonlightgrahamshow.com/
The guys take some time to discuss the current state of our educational system and where it can be improved by all of us.
Blog post: How Google Chromebooks Conqured Education https://flipboard.com/@joshallen/google-suite-for-education-%23gsuiteedu-%23gafe-it1dragvz/how-google-chromebooks-conquered-schools/a-h3Dtv9c6RPKUa-W_30Db_Q%3Aa%3A1565096-f681111a33%2Fap.org
Video: Neil deGrasse Tyson: http://linkis.com/www.youtube.com/eRc2k
No Devin? No guest? No problem! Brent & Josh discuss virtual reality in education, what innovation looks like, and our thoughts on balancing social media and parenthood.
http://edtechteacher.org/vr
Video: https://youtu.be/3E7hkPZ-HTk
The guys are joined by Alvin Irby to learn more about Barbershop Books,https://barbershopbooks.org/, his fantastic program to get boys to read more by placing books in barbershops. We also discuss his first book, Gross Gregg and the accompanying website that lets you do math with boogers! http://www.grossgreg.com
Books of the week: Essentialism – The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown & The Entitlement Cure – Finding Success in Doing Hard Things the Right Way by Dr. John Townsend
Video of the Week: Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbhz3XcNzGU
Tonight the guys welcome Jeff Zoul http://twitter.com/jeff_zoul to the show to talk about his 35 years in education as well as his "What Great Educators Do Differently" conferences. We also posed the question, "Who is more important, Belichick or Brady?" as well as who the question plays in education.
Book: The Great Cookie Thief app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/great-cookie-thief...-sesame/id536771665?mt=8
You Tube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldh8E6LCLhM&t=1643s
We are back from winter break with Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson http://twitter.com/kscommissioner. We had a great discussion about how he toured the state to help craft the vision for education in Kansas and what his plan is for the future. We also introduce our new website and share a blog post and YouTube channel of the week!
Article of the week: "A better future is possible." https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-11-15-a-better-future-is-possible-ideo-s-sandy-speicher-on-design-thinking-in-schools
YouTube Channel of the Week: Seeker Stories - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJsSEDFFnMFvW9JWU6XUn0Q
Tonight we got to close out 2016 with teacher, tech director, author, coach, etc., etc., A.J. Juliani http://twitter.com/ajjuliani. He talks about his recent book, the Mars challenge, and coaching others' kids vs his own kids. It's a very 'Merican show!
Book: Building School 2.0: https://www.amazon.com/Building-School-2-0-Create-Schools/dp/1118076826
Video: Santa grants 5 year old's wish: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/terminally-ill-5-year-old-boy-dies-santa-s-arms-n695096
Superintendent Corey Dahl http://twitter.com/icoreydahl joins the show to talk about what makes a school district successful. We reminisce about presentations past with Corey and touch on recent school tragedys around the Water Cooler.
Blog post of the week: http://mustardseedlikefaith.weebly.com/my-reflections/fearless-meets-boring by Shelly Mowinkel http://twitter.com/shellymowinkel
Video: Obvious to You, Amazing to Others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtauajdRNTM
The guys welcome Clay Reisler to the show to talk about the differences between working in public and parochial schools, coaching his own kids, and why the iPad is right for his school district.
Article: How We Broke Democracy: https://medium.com/@tobiasrose/empathy-to-democracy-b7f04ab57eee#.q0oajot2d
YouTube Channel: Shots of Awe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClYb9NpXnRemxYoWbcYANsA
Science Leadership Academy Principal Chris Lehmann (http://twitter.com/chrislehmann) joins the show to talk about the growth of the inquiry based model in Philadelphia, his expectations for his kids' teachers, and his book, Building School 2.0. Plus we preview the World Series and recap ITEC! Books: Building School 2.0: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118076826?pldnSite=1 Courageous Edventures: https://www.amazon.com/Courageous-Edventures-Navigating-Obstacles-Innovation/dp/1506318347/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1477358886&sr=1-1&keywords=courageous+edventures Video: Cleveland getting ready for World Series: https://www.facebook.com/Indians/videos/10154674534249521/ How to learn from mistakes: https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_laufenberg_3_ways_to_teach?language=en Mic Drop: Empathy
Lots of first from this show! This first time the guys are all in the same place for the podcast, at their first featured speaker event, interviewing their first guest (Bob Dillon http://twitter.com/ideaguy42) again, making him the first ever repeat guest!
Philip Cummings h https://www.amazon.com/Joining-Jesus-His-Mission-Missionary/dp/193884002X YouTube Channel: Harvard Education Mic Drop: Arnie
Dave Guymon http://twitter.com/daveguymon joins Devin and Josh to talk about living through Utah's Holy War, his new coaching roles in the classroom and on the football field, his journey to a more healthy lifestyle, and how you can get involved in his Coach's Running Club!
Blog post of the week: Meaningful Stories: How Teens Connect With StoryCorps and Podcasts from Mind/Shift: https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/05/13/personal-stories-how-teens-connect-with-storycorps-and-podcasts/ Video of the week: Pitt RB James Conner makes triumphant return after beating cancer http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=17511740 Mic Drop: I don't care what you think
Season 4 kicks off with Dr. Tony Sinanis. Tony talked about his recent transition from elementary principal to assistant superintendent and gives us a behind the scenes look at the process of authoring. Plus, we mixed up the end of the show with a blog post, video and the all new "mic drop." Blog post: http://cheesecakeandchoc.blogspot.com/2016/08/where-to-go-from-here.html Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFnMTHhKdkw Mic Drop: Race and Empathy
The guys welcome Lance Lennon http://twitter.com/llennon to the show to talk about the role tech directors from different backgrounds impact school districts. We also chat about where everyone is headed this summer and how we'll be learning in the sun! App of the week: Locks App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/locks-by-breakout-edu/id1101566603?mt=8 Twitter follow: Tim Lauer http://twitter.com/timlauer Upcoming Event: Elevate EDU June 8th: www.elevatingedu.org District spotlight: CB: HS athletics: http://twitter.com/alhsathletics and https://twitter.com/CBTJActivities LC: 5K for Families http://www.empoweringchange.us/ ISD: Casey Kuska http://twitter.com/caseykuska
With the 53rd pick in the Dads in Ed draft, the guys select, Russ Goerend http://twitter.com/mrgoerend, educator from Waukee, Iowa. A HUGE steal in the 2nd round! Russ joined the show to talk about the new business-school class he's facilitating at Waukee APEX, how his love of telling stories has led him to a variety of side projects, and the origins of the upcoming Waukee Film Festival. App/Site: Educating Jo Vidoes http://educatingjovideos.blogspot.com/ Twitter: Robyn Gordon http://twitter.com/rgordon04 Coming Event: Building Learning Communities Conference http://novemberlearning.com/blc-education-conference-2016/ District spotlights CB: Carly Gates http://twitter.com/carlyEG Nick Davis http://twitter.com/slapshot99 LC: LC Rebel http://twitter.com/lc_rebel1 ISD: Katy Lyons https://twitter.com/Miss_Lyons1
Eric Sheninger (http://twitter.com/e_sheninger) joins the guys to talk about moving his family from New York to Texas, how he is balancing travel and family time, and tips for all kinds of leaders to make their schools better.
The guys also announce that they will be featured speakers at the ITEC conference in October: http://www.itec-ia.org/2016-CONFERENCE App/Website of the week: Zoom http://zoom.us Twitter: Lance Lennon http://twitter.com/llenon Upcoming event: iPad U http://www.dlgwaea.org/ipadu-2016.html District spotlights CBCSD: Samantha Adams http://twitter.com/adams_miss LC: Tina O'Donnell http://twitter.com/tinadonnell ISD: Cara Cahill http://twitter.com/CahillCara
The guys welcome Sean Nash http://twitter.com/nashworld to the show! Sean talks about knowing since 7th grade he was going to be a biology teacher, his thoughts on getting kids back outside, and growing up a Royals fan. Plus, is that Matthew McCounaghy or Brent Catlett? Hard to tell. Website of the week: Zaption https://www.zaption.com Twitter: Edupodcast Network http://twitter.com/edupodnet Coming Event: Elevate EDU http://www.elevatingedu.org District spotlights: CB: Plummer's Class http://twitter.com/plummersclass LC: Laura Nickman http://twitter.com/lbahrke
We've made it to 50! Darren Kuropatwa http://twitter.com/dkuropatwa joins the guys to talk about raising and educating kids, especially in digital spaces, and how we can bring that into the classroom. We also get a sneak peek into his upcoming book! App of the week: Telestory https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telestory/id915378506?mt=8 Twitter follow of the week: Kara Welty http://twitter.com/Kara_welty Upcoming Event: Iowa 1:1 event https://iowa1to1.com/registration/ District spotlights CB: CB Learns http://twitter.com/cblearns LC: LCHS Track http://twitter.com/lchstrack ISD: Randy Oliver http://twitter.com/RandyOliver14
The guys welcome longtime friend Eliu Paopao to the show. Paopao talks about how a Samoan ended up in the panhandle of Nebraska and his evolution as a tech director. Website of the week: http://webcamera.io Twitter follow: Nate Silver http://twitter.com/natesilver538 Upcoming event: EdCamp Omaha http://twitter.com/edcampomaha CB: Kelly Duffek http://twitter.com/kduffek LC: Laurie Nielsen http://twitter.com/lclnielsen ISD: Kevin Lathrom http://twitter.com/lathrom3
The adopted Iowan Jonathan Wylie https://twitter.com/jonathanwylie joins the guys to tell us how he got to Iowa and talk about what steps the team he works on is doing to make PD more integrated. Website of the week: https://www.hstry.co Twitter follow: Matt Serwe twitter.com/mattserweKETV Upcoming Event: EdCamp Liberty District Spotlights: CB: Scott Stewart twitter.com/scottstewartdnp LC: Jen Kerber twitter.com/jkerber1 ISD: Brad McLaughlin twitter.com/isdbrad
Matt Miller (http://twitter.com/dropstepdunk) joins the guys to talk about adopting their first child, coaching basketball and sharing some great laughs. App: MyStory http://mystoryapp.comTwitter: Author John Gordon http://twitter.com/johngordon11Upcoming Event: Iowa 1:1 https://iowa1to1.comDistrict Spotlight:CB: Robert Tellgren http://twitter.com/tellgrenclassLC: Dr. Mark Schweer http://twitter.com/lcupt
Tonight we welcome the contagious energy of Fall Creek Superintendent Joe Sanfelippo http://twitter.com/joesanfelippofc to the show. He talks about his books, his beliefs around branding your school, and how he balances being a dad to kids in his district.Website of the week: http://slack.com for team messagingTwitter follow: Vanessa Witherell http://twitter.com/vwitherellComing Event: Snow Day Chat!District spotlight:CB: TJHS Jacket Journalism http//twitter.com/jacketjournalismLC: Aaron Nickman http://twitter.com/aaronnickmanISD: Mike Becker http://twitter.com/MikeBecker19
Patrick Larkin http://twitter.com/patrickmlarkin joins the guys to call it Brent for his comment about the Patriots, how Burlington is using Open Education Resources to replace textbooks, and what schools should really be focusing on in this day and age.Website: http://app.zoomin.edc.org/ Twitter follow: @mlbcathedrals http://twitter.com/mlbcathedralsUpcoming event: EdCamp StLDistrict Spotlights:Council Bluffs: @slapshot99 http://twitter.com/slapshot99Lewis Central: @LCGirlsBB http://twitter.com/lcgirlsbbIndependence: @Fight4Mizzou http://twitter.com/Fight4Mizzou
The guys reflect on how their PLN was shaken over the past couple weeks, drop some football knowledge, and bring Chris Nesi back to discuss Dads In Ed's move to the EduPodcast Network.http://www.edupodcastnetwork.comSite of the week: #tvOS Flipboard Magazine https://flipboard.com/@joshallen/tvos-news-%26-info-1oe8tfagz Twitter follow: Tisha Richmond http://twitter.com/tishrich Upcoming Event: EdCamp Iowa edcampiowa.orgDistrict Spotlights:CBCSD: Dave Fringer http://twitter.com/dfringerLC: LCHS Band: http://twitter.com/lchsbandISD: Jeff Williams http://twitter.com/JBMSHerd
Tonight we welcome the Wired Educator, Kelly Croy, to the show. We discuss how "special" you have to be to get the privilege of being a middle school teachers, our thoughts on Tim Cook's Apple vs Chromebook comments and how having kids changed Kelly's daily routine at school.http://twitter.com/kellycroyhttp://wirededucator.comhttp://twitter.com/jonathanwylieDistrict SpotlightsCB: http://twitter.com/lisaschwartz61LC: http://twitter.com/jen_johnson6ISD: http://twitter.com/isdBrad
We welcome the host of the House of Ed Tech podcast, Christopher Nesi, to the show! We discuss gift ideas for the kids, get Chris' take on the future of podcasting in education, and find out what show has made it into Chris' son's daily routine.Christopher Nesi http://twitter.com/mrnesi http://www.chrisnesi.comWater Cooler: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2015/11/30/20-non-toy-holiday-gift-ideas-for-kids/App/Site: Edulastic http://www.edulastic.comFollow #12DaysTwitter https://twitter.com/search?q=%2312daystwitter&src=typdUpcoming event: METC http://2016.metcconference.orgDistrict Spotlights:CB: http://twitter.com/piperclassLC: http://twitter.com/04kanaNancyISD: http://twitter.com/youcandomore1
Don Wettrick http://twitter.com/donwettrick, Innovation Coordinator and author of Pure Genius http://theinnovationteacher.com joins the guys to talk about his beloved Colts (not sure we should've asked) and the importance of allowing kids to be innovative in a school setting. App: http://www.classkick.com/Twitter follower (from Don): https://twitter.com/TomBilyeuDistrict Spotlights:LC: http://twitter.com/l_duitsmanISD: http://twitter.com/IndepIMPACT & http://twitter.com/MelissaBarkley
Amanda Dykes http://twitter.com/amandacdykes joins the guys to talk about the importance of STEM in schools, her trips to NASA, and what it's like living with an LSU grad as an Alabama fan.App/Site: http://nextdoor.comTwitter follow: Eric Langhorst http://twitter.com/elanghorstUpcoming Event: EdCamp Iowa http://edcampiowa.orgDistrict spotlights: CB: Brenda Smrdel http://twitter.com/bsmrdelLC: LC Spors Fan http://twitter.com/LC_SportsFanISD: Jennifer Gaye: https://twitter.com/teachinginD3
High school journalism teacher and Run Iowa podcast host Rob Lindquist http://twitter.com/rob_lindquist joined Devin & Josh for this episode. The group talked about their experience at ITEC last week. Rob talked about the impact that a class like journalism can have on students and gave his thoughts on the MLB Postseason from the perspective of a Cubs fan.App: Dubsmash http://www.dubsmash.comTwitter follow: http://twitter.com/d_mulderUpcoming Event: Nebraska vs NorthwesternDistrict Spotlight:#CBCSD: http://twitter.com/Beckers4thGrade http://twitter.com/stogdill4ed#LCTitans: http://twitter.com/lcmath8
Scott McLeod joins the guys to chat about what schools say they should do and how that differs from what really happens…and why. We also kick off the MLB postseason and get Scott's quick take on his Minnesota Twins.Website of the week: Build With Chrome http://buildwithchrome.comTwitter follow: Chris Nesi http://twitter.com/mrnesiUpcoming Event: EdCamp KC - Nov 7 - http://edcampkc.wikispaces.comDistrict spotlights:Devin: http://twitter.com/eckzoo http://twitter.com/MrsRosenberg12 http://twitter.com/MathWithMrsPJosh: http://twitter.com/Kreft_CounselorBrent: http://twitter.com/3TrailsMabion
Tonight the guys welcome William Chamberlain (http://twitter.com/wmchamberlain) to the show to share his perspective on education, social media use amongst kids, and the state of Arkansas football.Website: Connected Classrooms WorkshopTwitter: ITEC - http://twitter.com/itec_iaEvent: Magnum Pro Wrestling REbelution http://www.lchs.lewiscentral.org/for_students/REbeL District spotlight:Devin: http://twitter.com/dfringer http://twitter.com/kduffek & http://twitter.com/joeleduccbcsdJosh: http://twitter.com/lcmath8Brent: http://twitter.com/TedDiepster
We head back to the principal's office with elementary principal Dan Butler. Find out how Dan manages being in two buildings and the opportunity he had to connect with a young student on the first day of school. Check out our bold predictions for the tennis, er, football season.Links:Dan Butler: http://twitter.com/danpbutlerApp: iLightning Cam2 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ilightningcam-2-lightning/id1016445476?mt=8 Twitter follows: 36 Educators to Follow with Less Than 1000 Followers: http://goo.gl/tyBT2v Upcoming event: ITEC http://itec-ia.orgDistrict spotlights: Devin: http://twitter.com/Roos_Elementary http://twitter.com/BHettrick http://twitter.com/doknuth http://twitter.com/LFLionsCBCSD http://twitter.com/FranklinCBCSD http://twitter.com/bmbellows Josh - http://twitter.com/LCTH_PrincipalBrent - http://twitter.com/MrYounts - Instructional Coach http://twitter.com/MallisonISD has really embraced his new role and in general learning new things.
Director of Technology Brett Clark joins the guys as we return from summer hibernation. Hear his take on his beloved White Sox and an inspirational story about the surgery his wife just went through. He also talks about how inspiring his PLN became during her 11 weeks away from home.Blog post: http://www.educationdreamer.com/2015/05/be-light-in-somebodys-tunnel.htmlGreater Faith Church app: http://get.theapp.co/4d52Website Info: Google Classroom updates: https://twitter.com/dschoening/status/636000744517144576Twitter follow: Mrs. P Storytime https://twitter.com/MrsPstorytimeDate night: Lydia's in KCEvents: EdCamp Mizzou Sept 12; EdCamp Springfield Sept 19District spotlights: CBCSD - Rob Lindquist https://twitter.com/rob_lindquist; LC - Lynn Kleinmeyer https://twitter.com/THLibrariZen; ISD - Lori Williams https://twitter.com/LoriW1088
This week we bring on board podcast trend setter Jon Samuelson http://twitter.com/jonsamuelson. We talk about the future of podcasting, how both of our podcasts have evolved, and Brent's scratch golf game (ahem). Plus, Josh and Jon make a commitment for their PD next year!Website: http://remind2.meTwitter: http://twitter.com/CaptKinseyLVPDUpcoming Event: EdCamp Leadership https://www.smore.com/hhg7a-edcampldr
Not ready for Mother's Day? We've got you covered, thanks to Erin Schoening (http://twitter.com/eschoening)! She spills all the dirt of what it takes to be married to Devin, then gives us some great tips to make every day better for the mother in your life.App of the Week: YouTube Kids app iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube-kids/id936971630?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids&hl=enTwitter follow: Sage Arnote http://twitter.com/mrarnoteDate night: Pig and Finch http://twitter.com/pigfinchomaha
Adam Bellow http://twitter.com/adambellow joins us to give us some presentation secrets, what he likes about conferences, his run for school board, and gives you some insight into eduClipper on the Apple Watch!Water color topic: http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2015/04/18/doyel-build-leaner-kids-better-learners/25993133/Website: www.globalpuzzleproject.weebly.com and Seesaw app https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seesaw-the-learning-journal/id930565184?mt=8Twitter follows: Kristin Ziemke https://twitter.com/kristinziemke and GC Tiger Tracker https://twitter.com/gctigertrackerUpcoming Event: NETA 2015.netasite.org and http://twitter.com/yourNETA
Nothing like a Dads in Ed on the greatest sports week of the year. We kick off with a discussion about how great this week is due to the NCAA championship, Opening Day for MLB and the Master's. Then we welcome Felix Jacomino http://twitter.com/felixjacomino from his bar http://bar.jacomino.com. We chat http://miamidevice.org, St. Stephen's Episcopal Day School, and what all schools can do to change how kids "play school."Website of the week: http://tricider.comTwitter follower: http://twitter.com/racesportsappsUpcoming events: Iowa 1:1 Conference (Wednesday, #i11i), Playdate in St. Louis (Apr 11), NETA (http://netasite.org, April 23-24), Miami Device (http://miamidevice.org, Nov 12-13)
Tech director Eric Curts http://twitter.com/ericcurts joins us to talk about his blended family, their love of board games and how he gets training out to all of his staff.His board game: www.digboardgame.com App of the week: Instagram http://instagram.com and the #EduInsta9 Challenge http://nebedu.com/2015/03/17/eduinsta9-challenge/ Twitter follows: Lance Lennon http://twitter.com/llennon and Alice Keeler http://twitter.com/alicekeelerUpcoming Event: Iowa 1:1 Conference http://iowa1to1.com
The gang is all back to welcome JR Ginex-Orinion (http://twitter.com/gochemonline) to the show! Brent talks about the birth of his son and we talk with JR about being the primary care giver and keeping up with ed tech all at the same time.Website: Adam Jones Ed podcast http://www.adamjonesed.com/Twitter follow: @MrBrettClark https://twitter.com/mrbrettclarkUpcoming Event: EdCamp Omaha http://edcampomaha.wikispaces.com
Manuel Herrera https://twitter.com/manuelherrera33 joins the guys Josh to talk about his new gig and how he's already trying to mix it up. He also talks about how he's redesigning his "office," Room 15 https://twitter.com/AHSRoom15.
Tonight we welcome Craig Badura http://twitter.com/mrbadura to the show! Find out why Craig is so passionate about golf and providing a variety of professional development opportunities for his staff.Apps we mentioned:FontaAfter FocusColor Splash
Thankfully, Rodney Turner (http://twitter.com/techyturner) brought the warm Arizona weather with him to the show! Rodney talks about the benefit he gets from traveling to conferences and introduces the guys to a new (to them) social media service. Everyone chimes in with expert analysis of the Super Bowl. Find out which one thinks it will be a blowout! Rodney's AU2AZ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/au2az-podcast/id641603051?mt=2
New Year, New Dad! We welcome Stephen Sautter (http://twitter.com/coach_sautter), dad to 3 month old #HarveyT to the program! Along with all of the fun he's having with poop and other new baby presents, we talk about how they are using their new quad copter and their MLK Day conference.Website of the week: Josh's #GAFE Flipboard Magazine: http://flip.it/oQ0ch Twitter follow: Tracey Kracht http://twitter.com/TraceyKrachtUpcoming Event: EdCamp Iowa http://edcampiowa.org
Alec Couros http://twitter.com/courosa joins us to discuss how he is promoting social media and digital citizenship with his pre-service teachers in Canada and the issues he has had to deal with by having his likeness used in "romance scams." Great insight into living and teaching in an online world.App of the Week: Stick Around https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stick-around-by-tony-vincent/id557949353?mt=8People to follow: THJS Journalism http://twitter.com/tjhsjournalism ALHS Journalism http://twitter.com/alhsjournalismUpcoming event: EdCamp Iowa http://edcampiowa.org
Michael Matera http://www.mrmatera.com/ joined the guys to talk about how he "gamifies" his classroom to engage his students. See if the guest scores points with the hosts!Devin shared an update to Google Spreadsheets: https://plus.google.com/+GoogleDrive/posts/fDKE7htJ2MaTwitter follow: http://twitter.com/thlibrarizenUpcoming event: KC Google Summit mo.gafesummit.com
Tonight we welcome John Spencer (http://twitter.com/edrethink) to the show! The guys pepper him with questions on sports, his upcoming trip to the White House, his new writing platform http://www.writeabout.com and his book http://www.wendellthewizard.com. Lots of great stuff! App: Explain Everything http://explaineverything.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/techyturner & http://twitter.com/mrmateraDate night: Dixie Quicks http://dixiequicks.com
Curt Rees (http://twitter.com/curtrees) joins us for our 21st birthday! We make the transition from fall to spring sports while Curt talks about "play" in education and his limits with email.App/Site: http://bitsboard.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/LewisCentralCSD http://twitter.com/adams_miss http://whereteachingstarts.blogspot.com/Date night: Scooter's Coffee http://www.scooterscoffee.com/
Like a wise man once said - 2 out of 3 ain't bad. We are joined by edu-nation-traveler Tom Murray to talk about the wide range of things he gets to do as well as a very insightful take on events that lead to how he views education. Website(s - multiple thanks to Tom!): Remind: https://www.remind.com/ Alliance for Excellent Education: http://all4ed.org/; Project24: http://plan4progress.org/ Twitter follow: Justin Toole, http://twitter.com/tooleyj24 Date night: Brio in KC https://twitter.com/BrioItalian
Starting off the show with a special guest introducer and then get serious in a discussion about how social media changes how you define "friends." The guys then bring on long time listener, first time guest to Dads in Ed, Darin Swenson, to talk about his transition from social studies teacher to tech integration. App of the week: Sweetland https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sweetland-family-board-game/id874571500?mt=8 Twitter person: @TedHiffDate night: Gino's East (Chicago): http://www.ginoseast.com/
Jeremy Macdonald (http://twitter.com/mrmacnology) joins us to talk about his journey to Director of Technology & Innovation and who is the best BYU quarterback of all time. Plus, we end the night with a special surprise for Devin! App/site: http://getkahoot.comTwitter followers: @eckzoo @stogdill4ed @plummersclass @beckers4thgrade Josh's wardrobe provided by http://www.happystateco.com/
We had a great discussion with Bettendorf High principal Jimmy Casas (http://twitter.com/casas_jimmy)! Jimmy talked about raising his three kids and the struggle of balancing home and work. He also had some great advice for the short amount of time that administrators get to take care of the community's schools.App/Site: Pear DeckTwitter follow: @lcth_principal - Kent Stopak Date night: Lidia’s Italian - http://www.lidias-kc.com/
The guys welcome educator Joe Mazza (http://twitter.com/joe_mazza) to our Sweet 16 party. Check out Joe's website for Parent Camp http://www.parentcamp.org/ and his suggestion for donating directly to a patient with ALS http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/snyder-family-medical-assistance-/164868Also, apologies for the abrupt ending! Josh hit the wrong button :)
Josh & Devin take time to throw their semi-absent co-host Brent under the seriously-under-consideration Dads in Ed bus. We also get you caught up on all of the changes under way for this coming fall!Water Cooler: Dads who do chores raise daughters who aspire to high-paying careers: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/dads-who-split-chores-raise-daughters-who-aspire-to-high-paying-careers/article18882764/App/Site of the week: Flipboard (Josh's magazines: https://flipboard.com/profile/joshallen)Devin's #cbcsd folks to follow: https://twitter.com/dschoening/status/473645816062541824
The guys had a great chat with Tony Vincent http://twitter.com/tonyvincent. Hear Tony talk about his new app, Stick Around http://stickaroundapp.com, his big move, and his twins! And see how many times Brent can name drop the Miami Device conference! App to know: http://voxer.com/ Twitter follow: Felix Jacomino http://twitter.com/felixjacomino
GREAT advice from our good friend Shaelynn Farnsworth (https://twitter.com/shfarnsworth) to get you ready for Mother's Day. Link to her gift ideas: http://goo.gl/B986Yo Brent's website of the week Geoguessr http://geoguessr.com/ Josh's Twitter follower (@shevtech) https://twitter.com/shevtech Devin's date night Shucks Seafood https://www.facebook.com/ShucksFishHouse
The guys are joined by Jason Markey (http://twitter.com/JasonMMarkey) to take about all of the great things happen in the #leydenpride area.Twitter user: Darin Swenson http://twitter.com/Swenson_N111Website: http://kahoot.it
Dean Shareski (@shareski) joins the guys to talk about education, social media, the Master's, pants and preview the NCAA Championship game!Twitter users: #iaedchat crew - @shannonmmiller @danpbutler @mwdegner @casas_jimmy & @Aaron_Becker32 (via Devin)Website: http://parentsavvy.com (via Josh)Date night: Charleston's (via Brent)
The more things change (Devin's back!), the more the stay the same (Josh's Internet fails him). Jeff Bradbury joins us to talk about his @edutriplets and http://teachercast.netTwitter person to follow: Craig Badura http://twitter.com/mrbaduraApp to check out: Stick Around http://stickaroundapp.comDate night: Plank Seafood: http://plankseafood.com/menu
EdCamp founder, Foundation board member and twin #behbehz dad Dan Callahan joins Josh & Brent to talk about the birth of EdCamp and some great creation apps! http://edcamp.orghttp://twitter.com/dancallahanWater Cooler topic: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/03/minnesota-wrestler-championship-father-cancer-sportsmanship/ Brent's person to follow on Twitter - @lauragilchrist4
The guys welcome CBS Sports.com national columnist Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelCBS). Gregg steps out of the sports world and offers some great insight into what's important in education. The guys also finally get to discuss Justin Tarte's blog post "Where are all the dad's?"Follow on Twitter: Bill Ferriter @plugusinWebsite: Flipboard (Josh's blended learning channel: https://flipboard.com/section/blended-learning-buNgmq Date night: Greek Island Restaurant http://www.greekislandsomaha.com
Join Brent & Josh - well, mainly Brent - as we welcome our first female guests to the show! They talk a lot of Google, iPad & EdTech Teacher. They definitely saved the show after Josh's Internet issues!Holly Clark: https://twitter.com/hollyedtechdivaTanya Avrith: https://twitter.com/edtechschoolsPerson to follow: Kristina Peters - http://twitter.com/mrskmpetersSite to know: Educlipper http://educlipper.net/
The guys discuss their reactions to the Grammys, then welcome in Josh Stumpenhorst to talk about his 6th grade classroom, run streak, and raising kids in a safety-conscious society.Brent's person to follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/wmchamberlainDevin's website to check out: http://newsela.com/Josh's date night location: http://www.nebraskabrewingco.com/main.aspArticle referenced on the drop in participation of Pop Warner football: http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24233232/decline-of-pop-warner-football-doesnt-bode-well-for-nfl
We had a great chat with Dr. Chris McGee, curriculum coordinator, EdCamp St. Louis organizer and dad to a 4 month old. Here how his perception of the educational system has changed since his daughter's birth and who he uses as parenting influences.Devin's Twitter suggestions: @JasonMMarkey @LeydenASCI @LeydenTechy and #leydenpride Josh's website & app to check out: http://ifttt.com Brent's date night suggestion: Brother Sebastians, 199th and Pacific St. in Omaha - http://brosebs.com/
We talk kids and education with Kyle Pace http://twitter.com/kylepace and make our predictions for New Year's Day & BCS Bowl Games. See all of our predictions here http://goo.gl/lZXbQL.
Join the guys as they interview Matt Gomez and hit on a couple of great blog posts going around Twitter.Links to Matt Gomez* http://mattbgomez.com * https://www.facebook.com/mattbgomez13 * https://www.pinterest.com/mattbgomez/
The Water Cooler"When Twitter Jumped the Snark" via Jon Becker http://www.jonbecker.net/when-twitter-jumped-the-snark Josh's Twitter followJohn Spencer @edrethink http://www.johntspencer.com/ Wendell the World’s Worst Wizard @wendellwizard Devin's Shared Article "Avoiding Unmitigated Disasters" via Sean Nashhttp://nashworld.edublogs.org/2013/11/29/avoiding-unmitigated-disasters/
We finally figured out how to invite a guest! Bob Dillon provides us some insight on what it takes to change culture at work and at home. All of the guys share their favorite Thanksgiving traditions in the "What's your number" segment. Brent provides us with his "surprise" moment of the week, Devin gives us tips on winning in fantasy football, and Josh gives you some tips for easy Christmas light usage!
Links to share- Twitter follower: Ewan McIntosh https://twitter.com/ewanmcintosh Paper by 53: http://www.fiftythree.com/paper Paper's pencil stylus: http://www.fiftythree.com/pencil Drawing in Class TED Talk: http://youtu.be/3tJPeumHNLY (h/t @Swenson_N111 - Thanks!) Move Notes: http://www.movenote.com/presentation/record Video Not.es http://www.videonot.es/ Popcorn Maker https://popcorn.webmaker.org (h/t @stumpteacher)
Join the #DadsInEd as they talk Miami Dolphins football around the Water Cooler, Brent talks about his baseball career during Glory Days and Devin clears the air about whether or not he's really allowed to come into Nebraska.Person to follow on Twitter: Chris WejrTool to know: Kidblog