• Education Blog Reviews: Livia Chan, Rachelle Dene Poth, and More

    Education Blog Reviews: Livia Chan, Rachelle Dene Poth, and More
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    In this unique episode, education bloggers and writers were invited to share their blogs for a free and LIVE review. Many responded – so much so that it will take an additional one or two shows to finish this round of reviews. The collaborative learning was rich as host Tim Cavey analyzed 12 different education blogs for content, design, navigation, stickiness, and the About Page.

    • Content: What does your site offer?
    • Design: Is the site appealing and easily accessible?
    • Navigation: Is it easy to get around?
    • Stickiness: Is it easy to subscribe, connect, and follow?
    • The About Page: Does it properly represent the creator in Google-friendly language?

    Blogs Featured in This Show

    • 1:13​ – EduCalc Learning by Nora Wall
    • 7:20​ – Chromebook Classroom by John Sowash
    • 13:57​ – Mike Washburn by Mike Washburn
    • 20:50​ – Diving Deep EDU by Matthew Downing
    • 28:58​ – Learning as I Go by Rachelle Dene Poth
    • 34:51​ – Livia Chan by Livia Chan
    • 41:01​ – Authenticity in EDU by Karen Caswell
    • 48:28​ – Nicole Biscotti by Nicole Biscotti
    • 54:55​ – Saved by the Beldin by Allie Beldin
    • 1:05:08​ – RockNTheBoat by Laura Ingalls Steinbrink
    • 1:12:43​ – He Gave Me A Melody by Melody McAllister
    • 1:18:24​ – Grow Creative Thinkers by Jason Blair

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  • Meet the 3 Caffeinated Coaches: Coaching, Leading, Connecting

    Meet the 3 Caffeinated Coaches: Coaching, Leading, Connecting
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    The 3 Caffeinated Coaches are nothing short of inspiring. United by Twitter and hailing from different parts of the planet, these three education leaders collaborate on work around coaching, leadership, educational technology, and best practices. Join host Tim Cavey as he chats with Georgina Dean, Shannon Moore, and Becky Colling about their learning and mission.

    Questions That Guided Our Conversation

    • 3:21​ – Who are the 3 Caffeinated Coaches, and how did this fantastic friendship come about?
    • 4:50​ – What is the mission of the 3 Caffeinated Coaches Podcast, and how did you overcome the fear of hitting publish?
    • 13:34​ – What gets you excited about the changes coming to Google for Education?
    • 20:04​ – As you think about coaching, leadership, and professional development, what else is setting you on fire right now?
    • 29:01​ – What are some of the best virtual conference platforms that you’ve experienced as a presenter or attendee?
    • 35:25​ – Who is inspiring YOU in education right now? Who are you learning from?
    • 43:37​ – What’s next for the 3 Caffeinated Coaches podcast? How can we connect with you?

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  • Effective Feedback and Assessment in the English Classroom

    Effective Feedback and Assessment in the English Classroom
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    How can we improve student learning while saving teacher sanity at the same time? In this edition of the Roundtable, Tim Cavey hosts a stimulating conversation around feedback and assessment in the English classroom. Guests included Marisa Thompson, Matthew Johnson, Gina Benz, and Tyler Rablin.

    Questions That Guided Our Conversation

    • 2:26​ – Describe your journey with English assessment. How dark did it go for you, and where do you see teachers assessing their way to BURNOUT?
    • 10:07​ – What are some practical tools and STRATEGIES that actually improve student learning in the English classroom while saving teacher sanity?
    • 31:04​ – What else can you say about your present PHILOSOPHY of instruction and feedback? How do we need to think about assessment differently?
    • 49:51​ – Who are the voices and INFLUENCES that you learn from in this space?
    • 53:21​ – How can we learn with you going forward? Tell us about the work you’re most proud of and let us know where we can CONNECT.

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  • Teacher Wellness and Self-Care: How to Avoid Burnout and Rekindle Your Fire

    Teacher Wellness and Self-Care: How to Avoid Burnout and Rekindle Your Fire
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    Is self-care possible during a pandemic? Can we actually do better than aim for survival? In this edition of the Roundtable, Tim Cavey hosts a rich conversation around teacher wellness and self-care. Guests included Lindsay Titus, Dan Tricarico, and Dori Katsionis.

    Questions That Guided Our Conversation

    • 14:50​ – What are some practical self-care strategies that you can share for that teacher who has zero margin and feels close to burnout?
    • 15:19​ – Dan Tricarico recommends the 5 Ss: Stillness, Silence, Space, Subtraction, and Slowing Down. These are always free and always available!
    • 17:04​ – Lindsay Titus talks about the mindset of self-care: it’s about defining what it looks like for YOU, your needs, and your identity. Lindsay points to the 4 As: Awareness (of self, environment), Acceptance (of where I’m at), Acknowledgment, and Action (move toward alignment).
    • 24:01​ – Dori Katsionis points toward the 3 Ms: Movement, Mindset, and Meditation. Getting outside is huge.
    • 29:26​ – Every yes requires a no. What are some things that pandemic educators can be saying NO to right now?
    • 42:30​ – Who are the voices and influences that inspire you in the areas of teacher wellness and self-care?
    • 51:39​ – What are the projects you are passionate about right now? How can we connect with you?

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  • Digital Art Workshop and Demo Slam: Spark, Canva, WeVideo, and More

    Digital Art Workshop and Demo Slam: Spark, Canva, WeVideo, and More
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    Join host Tim Cavey and guests Jen Leban, Erika Sandstrom, and Bryon Carpenter for the first edition of the Digital Art Workshop + Demo Slam, episodes that will demonstrate some of the creative possibilities in digital art tools for learners of all ages.

    In This Episode

    • 4:18​ – What is Adobe Spark? How to create images of different kinds
    • 12:34​ – How to remove background from images in Adobe Spark
    • 16:04​ – How to change icon colors to match graphics in Adobe Spark
    • 18:06​ – Learn from Claudio Zavala Jr.’s YouTube channel!
    • 23:15​ – How to make fun teacher reaction GIFs using WeVideo and UnScreen (Jen Leban)
    • 25:39​ – How to use the Screencastify zoom tool to highlight a particular part of your screen
    • 26:48​ – How to use Google Slides and Screencastify to make a fun teacher reaction GIF
    • 29:13​ – How to use the Creator Studio Add-on within Google Slides to make GIFs
    • 32:23​ – Jen Leban shows us the illustrations in her book that she drew with ProCreate
    • 34:55​ – Erika Sandstrom shows us her breathing bubbles on Twitter
    • 35:52​ – How to make animated breathing bubbles in Google Slides
    • 40:49​ – How to use Canva to create breathing bubble animations
    • 50:39​ – How to create animated breathing bubbles using Chroma Key in WeVideo
    • 54:28​ – How to create simple animations in WeVideo
    • 1:06:08​ – How to connect with Bryon Carpenter, Jen Leban, and Erika Sandstrom

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