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  • What is The Best Teacher Podcast? A Conversation with Grant Wootten
    Dec 22 2022
    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes educator and podcaster Grant Wootten onto the podcast to discuss his new podcast, The Best Teacher Podcast! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss:
    • The problems with current teacher resources and how this leads to overwork/bad outcomes for everyone.
    • The benefits of teacher collaboration and cross-pollination across disciplines and subject areas.
    • The gap between research and practice in education, particularly with regard to long-term retention.
    • The power of paper mediums/materials vs digital.

    About our Guest: Grant Wootten Grant Wootten has been a working as an English language and literature teacher in Thailand for 10 years. Most of this time has been in government schools of the countryside, where he founded and lead an ongoing non-profit effort to provide more qualified English teachers to underprivileged communities. Today he teaches at ICSN, an international school near Bangkok that caters to the local Thai population. He is the founder and creator of Edusfere, a website that endeavors to combine a database of the best teaching ideas and resources with the most efficient and effective lesson planning tools ever made. Lastly, he is the host of a new show where he interviews the best teachers from around the globe, aptly named "The Best Teacher Podcast." About The Best Teacher Podcast The Best Teacher Podcast interviews everyday teachers from around the globe doing amazing, innovative things in their classrooms. Every week you'll meet incredible educators, hear their best stories, learn about resources you'll love, and gain strategies that can transform your students' learning experience. Because teachers are THE BEST. Links Of Interest
    • Follow Grant on LinkedIn
    • YouTube

    About Edusfere The promise of "ready-made" is never true, and teachers often have to choose between using imperfect material or building everything from scratch. Edusfere solves this by giving you the best of both worlds—a library of great teaching ideas combined with the power to personalize everything you find. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f_mX-0_e_Y Links of Interest
    • Follow Edusfere on LinkedIn

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  • What is Educational Duct Tape? A Conversation with Jake Miller
    Dec 17 2022
    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes educator, author, and podcaster Jake Miller on the podcast to share how he is leveraging his podcast to support both his classroom and his PLN. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! About our Guest: Jake Miller Jake Miller is an edtech and learning enthusiast, author of Educational Duct Tape: An EdTech Integration Mindset, host of the EdTech News Brief and #EduDuctTape podcasts, speaker, and sharer of #EduGIFs at @JakeMillerTech and on JakeMiller.net. Jake’s day job is Personalized Learning Specialist and he previously spent 5 years as a technology integration specialist and an additional 14 years in the classroom teaching math, science & STEM at various grade levels. Jake’s favorite job, however, is his full-time position as a husband and father. About Jake Miller's Podcast: Educational Duct Tape The Educational Duct Tape Podcast focuses on viewing #edtech as a tool used to meet goals, address learning standards and solve problems in the classroom, much as duct tape is used as a tool that solves a plethora of problems in our lives. I sit down each week with a different inspiring guest with awesome ideas for using tech in the classroom to share and discuss some awesome ideas! Links Of Interest
    • Website: jakemiller.net
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeMillerTech
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakeMillerTech
    • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jakemillertech
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbO93BzuvUUxnFJNHqUz3hg
    • Book Link: https://amzn.to/3U85Pex

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  • Lesson: Impossible – An Exploration of Educational Innovation
    Nov 11 2022
    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes educator and podcaster Aviva Levin, host of the Lesson Impossible Podcast onto the program to discuss her passions for creating a theme based podcast that focuses on teacher stories that are sure to inspire you in in your classrooms! If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! In this episode, we discuss:
    • Why did you get into podcasting?
    • You never forget your first … recording
    • How to create a Trailer for your Podcast
    • Creating a concept for your podcast: Lesson Impossible
    • Creating a community of podcast listeners
    • How to record your podcast
      • Microphone: Yeti
      • Recording in a Closet
      • Recording online with Zencaster which provides individual audio tracks
      • Final Edits through Garageband
      • Audio Host: PodBean

    • Life Lessons you learn about yourself through your podcast
    • How to choose your content strand for your podcast topics and guest list
    • How to publish your podcast
      • Website Platform: Squarespace
      • Graphics Creation: Apple Preview
      • Social Media


    Advice for content creators in 2023 and beyond About our guest: Aviva Levin Aviva Levin is the host of Lesson: Impossible – An Exploration of Educational Innovation, where she introduces listeners of the podcast to “special agents” (i.e. fellow educators) who will inspire you with new ideas, or make you feel less alone as they share their own setbacks. Aviva is passionate about language education, and has an accompanying blog where she shares strategies and resources for the second language classroom, particularly around using drama and improv-games. About the Podcast: Lesson: Impossible Your lesson, should you choose to accept it, is to strengthen your practice through interviews with fellow educators who are exploring new ways to teach languages, revisiting previously held assumptions and enriching their classroom or school culture. Being a classroom teacher can be very isolating, and your host, Aviva Levin, hopes to introduce you to “agents” who will inspire you with new ideas, or make you feel less alone as they share their own setbacks. Links Of Interest
    • Website: www.LessonImpossible.com

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  • Using Podcasts As The Foundation Of Your Curriculum
    Aug 19 2019

    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes Monica Brady-Myerov on the podcast to talk about how teachers can build an entire curriculum from Podcasting Activities.

    If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why are podcasts so popular?
    • Why create podcasts in your classroom?
    • What is Listenwise?Curated Podcasts for the classroom
    • How to create podcasts in the classroom
    • Soundtrap – Online Editing Studio
    • Podcast: Designing Student Podcast Projects
    • Where to find Podcasting Professional Development
    • How to bring podcasts into the classroom for classroom activities
    • Online Editing ToolsSoundtrap
    • Audacity
    • Free Apps for Voice Recording on Mobile Devices
    • Garageband
    • Advice on teaching students how to be a podcast hostAsking the right questionsHaving a scripted conversation
    • How to put together an interview
    • How to practice working with guests
    • How to be reflective of student work
    • Finding the right length for a student-created podcast
    • Recording the morning announcements in your school

    About Monica Brady-Myerov

    Monica Brady-Myerov is the Founder & CEO of Listenwise, a listening skills company that curates the most compelling podcasts for use in the classroom. She is a content area specialist in audio and its use in the classroom and an expert in fact-based reporting and narrative storytelling. She is a 25-year veteran public radio journalist, her reports have been heard on NPR, Marketplace and numerous other outlets nationally and internationally.

    About Listenwise

    Listenwise is an award-winning listening skills platform for grades 5-12. We curate compelling NPR podcasts for use in the classroom, providing rigorous academic content for all populations of students. Listenwise provides comprehensive lessons including differentiated instruction and scaffolding supports for literacy. Find more information at: listenwise.com

    Notably recently Soundtrap for Education and Listenwise have recently partnered to offer professional development for classroom podcasting.

    About the Student Podcast PODCAST

    The Student Podcast PODCAST is a podcast featuring great student podcasts. Each episode highlights student work and highlights teacher tips & best practices about the challenges and successes of podcasting with their students. We believe elevating students’ voices beyond the classroom and sharing the lesson process will inspire others to get podcasting with their classes! Hosted by Monica Brady-Myerov, CEO & Founder of Listenwise, a listening skills program for middle and high school students.

    Links of Interest
    • Listenwise Homepage: https://listenwise.com/
    • Student Podcast PODCAST: http://studentpodcastpodcast.libsyn.com/
    • Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/listenwiselearn
    • Facebook:
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  • Is Your Podcast A Hobby or Small Business? Featuring Mike Washburn
    Aug 15 2019

    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes Mike Washburn from the OnEducation Podcast to discuss why it's important for podcasters to think of themselves not just as content creators but business owners and how that thought process can affect how podcasts are created and produced each week.

    Today's podcast is sponsored by the Educational Podcasters Database, a collection of more than 100 Educators Creating Educational Podcasts!

    If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • How did the OnEducation Podcast originate?
    • How do you work with cohosts?
    • The business of Podcasting
    • Looking back and lessons learned from 80+ episodes
    • Editing Applications for PodcastersAudacity
    • Garageband

    About Mike Washburn

    Mike is the Head of Curriculum & Training for Logics Academy in Canada. In his prior role as a Computer Science teacher, he created a custom-made curriculum, using elements of game design and game-based learning, to captivate and engage his students. He has had the opportunity to share his ground breaking approach to Computer Science education at ISTE (2015, 2018), BIT (2014), Schoology NEXT (2018), as well as in interviews with major newspapers (Toronto Star, 2017). Mike’s Grade 8 curriculum, which asked students to spend the entire school year designing their own video games, from proposal to pitch, graphics to BETA and release has seen him be recognized as a thought-leader in Computer Science education. Mike is a Schoology Ambassador, a Google Certified Educator, an Apple Teacher and a member of the Prezi Educators Society. Mike challenges all educators to never stop learning and always be reaching for what’s next. He has an unshakable resolve to change the world through technology education. You can follow Mike on Twitter @misterwashburn

    About OnEducation Podcast

    Listen, we get it.

    There's a lot going on. Technology, grading, policy, planning, DeVos, grading, iPads, conferences, grading, Trump, classroom management, grading, curriculum, special needs, and did we say grading? – we get it. OnEducation is here to help. We have honest conversations about teachers, teaching, and everything in between. It's time we talked, and we're hoping you will join the conversation.

    Meet Mike and Glen. We're educators. We've been everywhere you've been. Mike is Canadian, Glen is American. We cover all the bases. This isn't your normal teacher conversation, this is the staff room (the good ones). We are real, honest (sometimes brutally) and we are hoping, informative. Join us as we talk to world-class educators, take questions, and tell you what's new.

    This is OnEducation. We're glad you're here. Let's roll.

    Links of Interest
    • Homepage: https://oneducationpodcast.com
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/misterwashburn
    • Twitter:
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  • Using Anchor To Record Your Podcast … From Inside Your Pickup Truck!
    Jul 26 2019
    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff welcomes Caitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson from The Next Step Education Podcast on to discuss how they are using Anchor to create their podcast from the front seat of their truck!This episode is brought to you by the brand new Educational Podcast Directory. If you are looking to find new educational podcasts created by educators just like yourself, please visit www.EducationalPodcastDirectory.com today!If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In this episode, we discuss:Why create a podcast?How to create a podcast?Equipment / ApplicationsRecording MethodPlanning Your PodcastUsing Social Media to promote your podcastAbout Our GuestsCaitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson began as colleagues working in the same district with the same passion for education. Caitlin was a Technology Education Teacher while Lindsay was a 4th Grade Elementary Teacher. During their first STEAM experience in 2016, they immediately found the value of cross-curricular collaboration through STEAM projects. Three years later, they work in different districts as instructional coaches but their love of collaboration and professional growth has blossomed into sharing with others through this podcast. About The Next Step Educational PodcastTwo educators, Caitlin Bowen and Lindsay Simpson, share and discuss their experiences in education as teachers and leaders. Through this podcast, Caitlin and Lindsay are looking to build a community of educators through fostering and encouraging communication around STEAM Education. To join the conversation, follow the podcast on twitter @TheNextStepEdu! @LSimpson1220 @MrsCBowen Links of InterestHomepage: Twitter: @TheNextStepEduFacebookYouTube: InstagramApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAnchorFollow Educational Podcasting TodayThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastEducational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingTodayFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
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  • Understanding The Importance of Email Marketing: Featuring John Sowash
    Jun 18 2019
    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with Google for EDU Trainer and Educational Podcaster John Sowash to discuss his podcast The Chromebook Classroom. Together we will share our thoughts on email marketing and give useful tips on how you should be leveraging the power of email to grow your educational podcast and your educational brand.This podcast is sponsored by Concordia University – PortlandIf you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!In this episode, we discuss:The Chromebook Classroom PodcastWhy Email Marketing Important?More reliable than Social MediaWhat Should You Look for in an Email Marketing Company?Email Marketing ApplicationsGoogle Forms / Sheets – FreeConvertKit – PaidHow to find the best Chromebook for your needsHow to Find what content your audience is looking forCreating Online CoursesGoogle ClassroomHow to Build Your Brand through Emails, Podcasts, and Social MediaAbout John SowashJohn Sowash is an experienced classroom teacher, former school administrator, author of The Chromebook Classroom, and founder of the Google Certification Academy. John inspires educators to use technology to connect with and challenge students. Schools around the world have invited John to come and share with them. You can connect with John via his blog (electriceducator.com) or Twitter (@jrsowash).About the Chromebook Classroom PodcastThe podcast that explores how Chromebooks are impacting the K-12 classroom.Links of Interesthttp://chrmbook.com/podcastTwitter @JRSowashFacebookYouTubeApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsStitcher PodcastsFollow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastEducational Podcasting Today Podcast | @PodcastingTodayFollow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradburyExplore these ResourcesIn this episode, we mentioned the following resources:Learn how to create your own Podcasts with these great resources from TeacherCastJoin our brand new Facebook Page!Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes...
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  • Why Should Teachers Listen To Educational Podcasters?
    Jun 11 2019

    In this episode of Educational Podcasting Today, Jeff sits down with educator Michael Mohammad to discuss why it's important for educators to support and listen to educational podcasts. Recently Michael wrote a blog post sharing an impressive list of educational podcasts and together we break apart several things that teachers should look for when listening to educational podcasts.

    If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • ISTE Podcasting WorkshopsSaturday / Monday
    • TeacherCast Ultimate Guide to Podcasts
    • What do teachers look for in Educational Podcasts?Topics of Interest
    • Educators who are Experts
    • Length of Time
    • Content Strategy
    • Free Giveaways (SWAG)
    • Entertaining
    • Regular Schedule
    • Listener Community/Acknowledgement
    • Show Notes/Resources Page
    • Noteworthy Educational Podcasts
    • Can Podcasts be used for Professional Development?
    • Using Podcasts for Professional Development

    About Michael Mohammad

    Mike was born and raised in Sheboygan, WI. Mike attended University of Wisconsin Madison where he received his degree in Secondary Education in Broadfield Science and Biology with additional certifications in chemistry and physics. He received his Master’s Degree in Educational Design and Technology from Concordia University. He’s been a secondary educator for 18 years, 14 of which have been at Brookfield Central High School in Brookfield, WI. At Central he has taught general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. In addition to currently teaching AP Physics, he teaches general physics in a fully inclusive classroom. His interests in education focus on putting students at the center of their own learning experience. In 2017 he received the Trailblazer Award from the Institute for Personalized Learning. He is Google Certified Educator Levels 1 & 2 as well as being an Apple Teacher. He is the lead organizer for EdCamp Elmbrook which was held for the 3rd time in March of this year. Mike is the co-author of Getting Started with Pear Deck which was released earlier this year. He lives in Brown Deer, WI with his wife.

    Links of Interest
    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mo_physics
    • Blog: http://mophysicsmoproblems.blogspot.com/

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