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Happy Digital Citizenship Week!

10/18/2016

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How to Listen to Podcasts on Every Device!

10/7/2016

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Podcasts are more popular today than they ever have been. According to a recent survey. 1 in 5 Americans listen to podcasts on a regular basis, and that translates to a 24% increase in listeners from 2015 to 2016. They are as much a part of some people's lives as radio or TV. They have become a popular way to entertain and educate our brains on our commute to work, while walking the dog, doing yard work, or working out at the gym. Podcasts are here to stay.

At Grant Wood AEA, we are always looking for new PD mediums that best carter to the needs of the teachers we serve, so starting a podcast was an easy decision to make. The Edtech Take Out has been "on the air" since January 2016, and has covered a whole variety of different topics in an attempt to bring teachers learning that they can access on their own schedule anywhere, and at any time.

This month, we are taking the podcast on the road to the ITEC Fall conference in Des Moines. The conference is hosting a Podcast Pavillion to celebrate and draw attention to the power of podcasting as a medium for sharing the great work that educators are doing in the classroom. Joining us in Des Moines are the Dads In Ed podcast, (featuring Josh Allen, Devin Schoening, and Brent Catlett), the GAFE Admins podcast, (featuring Mitch Dowhower, Lance Lennon, Karl Hehr, Phil Trimble & Chad Frerichs), as well as two podcasts from students at Iowa City High School - Politikid & Minority Report. So, in honor of that event, we are putting together this quick guide on how to listen & subscribe to podcasts on any device.

How to Listen to Podcasts on iPhones & iPads

Apple have done a lot for podcasters over the years and today the majority of people who listen to podcasts do so on Apple devices. So, if you have an iPhone or an iPad and have never listened to a podcast before, here's a video with all you need to know.

How to Listen to Podcasts on Android Phones

Android users needn't feel left out. There are more devices running Android than any other mobile operating system. Google knows this, and recently added podcasts to the free Google Play Music service. So, if you have an Android phone or tablet, watch the video below.

How to Listen to Podcasts in iTunes on Mac or PC

Not everyone listens to podcasts on mobile devices. In fact, before smartphones became the tour de force that they are today, laptops and desktop computers were the go-to device for podcast fans. So, here's a video that shows how to listen to podcasts in iTunes on Macs & PCs.

How to Listen to Podcasts on Chromebooks

When Chromebooks first came out, they were a little limited in the kinds of things you could do with them. However, times have changed. Today, Chromebooks are very capable devices and listening to podcasts is just one of many things they are capable of. So, here's a quick video tutorial on how to listen and subscribe to your favorite podcasts on a Chromebook.

Podcasts for Teachers

I have already mentioned three great podcasts to get you started on your podcasting journey, but if you want some more recommendations, take a look at some of these:
  • Check This Out with Ryan & Brian
  • Teachers Talking Tech
  • The Edtech Situation Room
  • The Wired Educator Podcast
  • Goin' Digital Show
  • The House of #Edtech

These are just some of the great podcasts available for teachers. There are many more. Which ones do you listen to in your spare time? Leave a comment below with your favorites.
Jonathan Wylie, Digital Learning Consultant, Grant Wood AEA

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Level Up with Seesaw

10/5/2016

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Seesaw is becoming my most requested tool to share with teachers.  I’m not surprised. It has proven to be one of the most powerful tools for elementary classrooms and beyond. Its simplistic usability and student-friendliness has allowed for students to share the story of their learning outside the classroom doors.

If you have started to use Seesaw and are familiar with the built-in tools, it might be time to start thinking outside the box. Here are a few ideas of how to level up with Seesaw!
  • Kristi Stineman, Starry Elementary, Marion Independent, is using Seesaw as the hub of her classroom. She’s done away with sending home classroom newsletters and is now using Smore to create enticing classroom newsletters and linking it into Seesaw. Everything parents need to know in one place.

  • Lynn Holverson, All Saints Catholic, Xavier Catholic Schools, is using Seesaw to administer individual spelling tests.  She records her voice giving the spelling test and allows students to listen to the test at their own pace, listening as many times as they need.  Bonus points: Save the QR code or link to reuse from year-to-year.

  • Post the same thing in more than one class! Use the magical ‘three dots’ and click ‘Share’. Choose share to Seesaw (if you don’t see Seesaw as an option, click ‘More’).  At the bottom of the menu there will be an option to share to your other class/es.

  • Create a classroom library full of book recommendations!  Students record a book review in Seesaw, complete with illustrations and voice.  Using the magic ‘three dots’, print the QR code (I suggest a screenshot so you can adjust the size) and attach to the book.  Students can scan the code and listen to a peer review of a book!

  • Seesaw’s built-in tools are great, but using third party apps can help students express their creativity! Using apps like Toontastic, Telegami, Shadow Puppet, ChatterpixKid, and Green Screen by Do Ink can help students reach the stars! Students can pull from the camera roll or add the link to share with classmates.

  • Connect the Blog!  Get started by connecting the blog with the class across the hall! Looking to get in the global game?  Check out these Connected Blogs from around the world!​

Check out Seesaw Plus for free by clicking on the little gift icon next to your settings gear.  If you would like an extra month for free, scan my QR code.  You'll be glad you did!

~Mindy Cairney, @TeamCairney
Digital Learning Consultant
​GWAEA


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October Digital Learning Update

10/4/2016

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Link to the October Update
In the Update:
  • ITEC Information
  • Latest episode of Think, Make, Innovate, the makerspace show
  • PD Opportunities
  • November's Seminar Series - How Digital Learning Helps Close the Gap Around Educational Equity
  • Clarity Highlight- The ratio of students to computers in the classroom as reported by teachers is...

~Stacy Behmer, Coordinator of Digital Learning - @sbehmer +StacyBehmer 
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